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SPECIAL EVENTS REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 11 PART ONE Elk's Hoop Shoot Thursday, December 8 Bond Park Community Center Co-sponsored with the Raleigh Elks Lodge #735, this free-throw contest is for boys and girls age 8–13. Winners qualify for competitions leading to a National Championship. Proof of age required; age is determined as of April 1, 2017. Pre-registration required by 5 p.m. on December 8. Registrants must check in no later than 30 minutes prior to their age groups' scheduled shoot time. age 8–9 97926 6:30–7:30 p.m. age 10–11 97927 7:30–8:30 p.m. age 12–13 97928 8:30–9:30 p.m. Arbolito de la Esperanza: Tree of Hope Lighting Friday, December 9 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Free Herbert C. Young Community Center The lighting of the Arbolito de la Esperanza (Tree of Hope) kicks off the Estrella de la Esperanza (Star of Hope) campaign, which collects food, toys, and money for families in need. The tree lighting is preceded by a traditional celebration with a potluck dinner of holiday foods from around the Latin American world. Local musicians perform and lead the audience in singing traditional holiday songs. Co-sponsored by Diamante, Inc. and the Town of Cary. Wrapping Relief! Saturday, December 10 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | 95543 Saturday, December 17 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | 97294 Age 50 & up | $2–6 Cary Senior Center Don't get wrapped up in the holiday stress! Let the Cary Teen Council members wrap your gifts this season! A small fee will get your gifts wrapped and decorated while you wait and enjoy a cup of hot coffee! Sign up for a time (little to no waiting!), go shopping, and then bring the items to us. Limit of 10 gifts per person. Grinch Candy Cane Hunt Saturday, December 10 | 1–2 p.m. | 97272 Age 6–12 | $10 per child Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Kiwanis Shelter The Grinch discovered that elves have hidden red and white candy canes along with some specialty canes at one of their favorite places: Bond Park! The Grinch is planning to find all of Santa's candy canes and turn them green. Come help find all the candy canes hidden in the park. Pre- registration required by December 1. NEW! NEW! SALON: An Evening of Arts & Culture at the Page-Walker Friday, November 18 | 7 p.m. | $20 Page-Walker Arts & History Center Modeled on historic salons in which guests gathered in the homes of the elite for art, music, food, and conversation, attendees will enjoy performances inspired by the 1920s Jazz Age. Musical performances, poetry, and theatre will celebrate the world of Flappers, Fitzgerald, Hughes, Chaplin, the Charleston, Ellington, and the Cotton Club. The evening is hosted by orator and singer David R. Lindquist. Refreshments will be served. Annual Craft Show Saturday, November 19 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Free Cary Senior Center Art and craft lovers will enjoy a lovely shopping experience for unique holiday gifts made exclusively by creative friends ages 50+! Make a morning of relaxing shopping and sipping hot coffee all while finding great gifts or decorations that are made with love and care! Refreshments will be sold by the Cary Teen Council. December Mad Dash Babysitting Friday, December 2 | 5:30–9:30 p.m. | 97174 Age 5–9 | $15(R) $18(N) Herbert C. Young Community Center Parents, take a night out for YOU! Let the Cary Teen Council entertain your children while you shop, go out for dinner, or just enjoy a night on your own. Games, food, and fun will be provided for the kids! Children must be potty trained! Pre-registration required. ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW