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In November, Cary was honored with the Excellence in Youth Sports Award by the National Alliance for Youth Sports. Five organizations nationwide were selected for their commitment to provide excellence in the field of youth sports. Cary Arts Center The Arts Center partnered with Cary Elementary's 5th grade art students to make Chinese Lanterns for a Lantern Walk at the Festival. The students gained knowledge about the history of Chinese lanterns and learned to write some characters in Chinese to personalize their lanterns. Approximately 100 students made lanterns and 60 participated in the December 6 lantern walk at the Festival. Applause Youth Theater Teens ages 13-18 presented HOLES by Louis Sachar. The performance featured 22 actors and the eight person Design Team constructed the scenery and costumes, ran the lights and sound, and provided all the back stage support. Marvelous Music The series continued its 2016-2017 season on November 19 with a sold out performance of Billy McGuigan. The Marvelous Music Family Series began its season on December 17 with a sold-out performance by the Cary Ballet of "The Nutcracker Suite."