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SPECIAL EVENTS REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org PART ONE 9 Plant Exchange Saturday, May 6 | 9:15 a.m. | 99150 Age 50 & up Cary Senior Center House plants, vegetables, perennials—you name it, let's exchange it! Please bring items in labeled bags or pots with the name of the plant and what type of plant it is (sun/shade/house). Plant drop-off is 8:30–9 a.m. Friends of the Page-Walker Herbfest Saturday, May 6 | 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 butterfl y releases. En Plein Air: Paint the Town, Art Auction and Gala Come offer your inspiration as artists paint the Town on May 6, and get a sneak peek so you will be ready to cast your vote for the People's Choice Award. Then, on June 9, join us for music and refreshments at the Art Auction and Gala. PAINT THE TOWN Saturday, May 6 | 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. | Free Downtown Cary, Cary Parks and Greenways ART AUCTION AND GALA Friday, June 9 | 6–9 p.m. | Free Cary Arts Center 2nd Annual Community Chain Reaction Saturday, May 6 | 1:30–4:30 p.m. Spectator Admission fee: $5/person or $20/family Herbert C. Young Community Center All ages are invited to build chain reaction/Rube Goldberg contraptions! Come watch the spectacle, participate in ongoing hands-on activities, and get inspired in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Hosted by The Forge Initiative. Register at communitychainreaction.org Ritmo Latino Festival Saturday, May 13 | noon–6:30 p.m. | Free Town Hall Campus Ritmo Latino is a festival for the entire family, showcasing Latino music, dance, and visual arts. There will be music and dance on two stages, craft vendors, a variety of food, activities for children, and opportunities to share in the richness of Latino culture. Co-sponsored by the Town of Cary and Diamante, Inc. A Ceilidh at the Cary Arts Center Saturday, April 22 | 7:30 p.m. Adults $10, Students $5 Cary Arts Center Join us for a fabulous evening of Celtic music and dance! We will feature an outstanding assortment of musicians and dancers who will present the traditional music and dance of Ireland and Scotland. Singing, dancing, and your favorite instruments—all in the Celtic tradition. Tickets available at the Cary Theater or online at www.etix.com. Chatham Street Chowdown Sunday, April 23 | noon–4:30 p.m. | Free Downtown Cary Join us along Chatham Street for the fi rst of four food- truck rallies. Enjoy some of the best food in the Triangle or have a drink from craft beer and wine vendors while enjoying music from local performers. Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday, April 29 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free Fred G. Bond Metro Park Nestled under the shady canopy of Bond Park, Spring Daze features over 170 local artists, entertainment on four stages, delicious festival foods, and Cary's annual Earth Day Celebration. There is something for everyone at Spring Daze! May Senior Citizens Day Luncheon Wednesday, May 3 | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | 99620 Age 55 & up | $10 Cary Senior Center The Town of Cary Parks, Recreation and 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 Showchoir Performance Wednesday, May 3 | 7–8 p.m. | 99612 Age 50 & up | Free Cary Senior Center 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. Register by April 28.