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SPECIAL EVENTS REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 9 PART ONE En Plein Air: Paint the Town & Art Auction and Gala Cary comes alive with local colors on canvases! Come offer your inspiration as artists paint the Town and get a sneak peek so you will be ready to cast your vote for the People's Choice Award. The Cary Arts Center will be transformed into an elegant nightclub where patrons can enjoy light fare, a cash bar, and the opportunity to bid on local artists' original works depicting the sights, natural beauty, and landmarks of Cary. For more information, search "En Plein Air" at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 469-4069. PAINT THE TOWN Saturday, May 7 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Free Downtown Cary, Cary Parks and Greenways ART AUCTION AND GALA Friday, June 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Free Cary Arts Center National Train Day Saturday, May 14 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free Cary Train Depot & Page-Walker Arts & History Center Visit the depot filled with family-friendly activities, displays, vendors, and giveaways. Then tour the 1868 Page-Walker Arts & History Center and learn about its history as a 19th-century railroad hotel. Nationwide, National Train Day events share the history of railroading and the advantages of modern day rail travel. Co-sponsored by the Heart of Cary Association, AMTRAK, and the Town of Cary. For more information, call (919) 460-4963 or visit www. nationaltrainday.com. The Write Stuff: African-American Literary Tea Sunday, April 24 | 2-4 p.m. | $10 Page-Walker Arts & History Center Join inspirational African-American authors and extraordinary women in celebrating the power of the written word. Refreshments provided. Tickets available online or at The Cary Theater box office. For more information, call (919) 460-4963. Seating is limited. Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday, April 30 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free Fred G. Bond Metro Park Nestled under the shady canopy of Bond Park, Spring Daze features over 180 local artists, entertainment on four stages, delicious festival foods, and Cary's annual Earth Day Celebration. There is something for everyone at Spring Daze! Make your visit stress-free by riding the free festival shuttle from Town Hall at 316 N. Academy St. For more information, search "Spring Daze" at www. townofcary.org or call (919) 319-4560. May Senior Citizens Day Luncheon Wednesday, May 4 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | 89223 Cary Senior Center | Age 55+ | $10 The Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department invites you to attend the Senior Citizens Day celebration! Fun, entertainment, and a delicious lunch awaits you at this annual event. Register by April 20. SAS Show Choir Performance Wednesday, May 4 | 7-8 p.m. | 89230 Cary Senior Center | Age 50+ | Free The annual evening Senior Day Celebration Concert with VocalMotion, the SAS Show Choir, and Audio Kudzu is always a dynamite performance. VocalMotion is an all- volunteer show choir sponsored by SAS. Please register by April 28. Friends of the Page-Walker Herbfest Saturday, May 7 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Free Page-Walker Arts & History Center Stroll the grounds and tour the herb gardens. Visit booths selling herbs, crafts, and garden products. Fun for all ages! Returning this year will be the popular butterfly releases. For more information, visit www.friendsofpagewalker.org or call (919) 460-4963. BUTTERFLIES AT HERBFEST