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7 V I S I T carync.gov/lazydaze • F O L L O W @caryartdaze Grants Did You Know? Each year, the Cary Art Daze festivals give back to the community in the form of grants benefiting projects that have a cultural arts focus and support Cary initiatives. During the past 49 years, over $900,000 has been returned to the Cary community through this program and more than 80 nonprofit organizations and projects have been impacted. Visit carync.gov/ lazydaze to learn more about the amazing work these organizations are accomplishing in Cary! 2025 CARY ART DAZE GRANT RECIPIENTS: Asian Focus Corporation American Turkish Association of NC Cary Art Loop Cary Community Choir Cary Downtown Farmers Market Cary Players Community Theatre Company Cary Town Band Concert Singers of Cary Esteamed Coffee Fine Arts League of Cary Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel Gigi's Playhouse Graceful Expressions Dance Company Hum Sub International Ballet Company North Carolina Storytelling Guild Oak City Sound Raleigh Camerata The Carying Place Triangle British Brass Band Triangle Wind Ensemble Triangle Youth Music United Strings of Color YMCA of the Triangle Area Help Reduce Festival Waste! Lazy Daze is committed to reducing festival waste. This year, all food vendors are required to use compostable serviceware — including cups, trays, and cutlery. Here's how you can support all the low-waste initiatives at the festival: • Know Before You Throw! Check the signs on bins to ensure you're disposing of items correctly. • Compost Bins: For food scraps and compostable serviceware. • Recycling Bins: For plastic bottles and aluminum cans. • Trash Bins: For items that can't be composted or recycled. • Ask If Unsure: Ask a volunteer or vendor for guidance on what can be composted or recycled. • Refill at the Water Refill Station: Bring your reusable bottle or cup to a refill station for free water. • Bring or buy a reusable bag: Check out the options to buy a reusable bag, including the new Lazy Daze banner bags! Together, with your efforts and the support of our vendors, we can significantly reduce waste and create more sustainable festivals!