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SPECIAL EVENTS 8 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org PART ONE Lakeside Movies Friday, April 20 | Dusk | Free Fred G. Bond Metro Park Boathouse Come out to Bond Park and enjoy a movie by the lake with your family. The boathouse will be open for you to take a boat out on the lake while you wait for the sun to set. Star Party at Bond Park Friday, April 20 | 7:30–9 p.m. | Free Fred G. Bond Metro Park Boathouse Join us for a night of family friendly activities and stargazing. This is part of the NC Statewide Star Party, which is part of the NC Science Festival. Children's Day Festival of Cary Saturday, April 21 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Sertoma Amphitheatre Enjoy dance, music, song, and crafts as we celebrate the diversity of our children! This kid-focused festival features stage performances by different schools and cultural groups, games, hands-on crafts, face painting, international foods, food trucks, and more! Organized by the American-Turkish Association of NC and the Sister Cities Association of Cary. Bond Park Adventure Day— Spring Daze Edition! Saturday, April 28 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Age 10 & Up; Age 16 & Under Accompanied by an Adult $39 Per Person Fred G. Bond Metro Park Boathouse We are opening the Bond Park Challenge Course and boat rentals for a day of fun and adventure! This one-day pass gives you access to the high-ropes course, the zip line, and unlimited boat rentals for the day. Come as a group or sign up on your own! All equipment provided. Choose ropes course start time at registration. Boats are available 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CHALLENGE COURSE TIMES 111010 10 a.m. 111011 noon 111013 2 p.m. 111015 4 p.m. * Check in 30 minutes prior to Challenge Course session start time. April Cary Road Race Saturday, April 14 | 8:30 a.m. Pre-Registration: $20 (all participants) Race-Day: $30 (all participants) Downtown Cary The 40th Annual Cary Road Race is a family event that includes a 5K, a 5-mile run, and a Fun Run. The new course is a challenging route over rolling city asphalt streets that starts and finishes in downtown Cary. Registration opens November 14. African-American Literary Tea: The Power of One Word Sunday, April 15 | 3–5 p.m. | $10 per person Page-Walker Arts & History Center Join us as we celebrate the power of the written word at a unique participatory event presented by the African American Literary Tea Committee and co-sponsored by Ujima Group, Inc. and the Town of Cary. Refreshments provided. Seating is limited. Tickets available online or at the Cary Theater box office. Dogs with Dad Saturday, April 14 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Age 4–10 | 110938 $29 per parent/child pair ($12 for an additional child) Fred G. Bond Metro Park Boathouse Join us for a night of hot dogs and fun! Start the night off with a hot dog dinner at the Boathouse. Then enjoy a pedal boat or canoe ride on the lake. End the night at the beach eating s'mores. Fee includes one child and one dad. Pre-registration required. 10th Annual Spring Litter Sweep Saturday, April 14 | Shifts Available 7:30 a.m.-noon | Free All Ages | Throughout Cary Calling all volunteers! This is a great volunteer project for families, groups, and individuals. Select a spot in your neighborhood or join us at an existing site. The Town of Cary provides all the needed tools and supplies, including trash and recycling collection services. Pre-registration required. Spring English Tea Wednesday, April 18 | 2–4 p.m. | 110077 Age 55 & Up | $10 Per Person Cary Senior Center A cup of tea is like a good friend—it makes life richer and more beautiful! Join us for a tasty afternoon of relaxation and joy!