Photos: A Weekend of Markets & Community
Cary, NC — There has been something very special about the last few weekends as I’ve made my way around the booths of several Cary markets. As I thought more about that feeling, I realized what that special thing was — community.
Through Facebook groups and virtual events, I’ve gotten to know the Cary community through a specific lens. One where, even with the best efforts and intention, I still stayed at an arm’s length from feeling immersed in being a resident of this beautiful town.
Well, a few days ago, as I made my way through my third market visit of the Mother’s Day weekend I just felt a sense of belonging. I listened as a live musician poured her heart into a song she dedicated to her mother who had recently won her battle against cancer. I smelled whiffs of kettle corn and saw friends raising a glass of beer together again.
I watched as kids ran around free with bubbles and couples took selfies with noticeably big smiles. Then there was a booth filled with these amazing landscape paintings and I took in some of the artist’s skillful brushstrokes as he painted the scene of the market, right there and in person. At least 6 others joined me in marveling at the man’s gift.
The thing I’ve come to take away from these interactions is that we as a community are so many things — creative, soulful, kind, and supportive. We collectively support each other’s livelihoods when we buy from small businesses, we are kind in the looks of our eyes and our words because of what we all have been living through, together yet apart.
It was just a very wonderful thing to—finally—be a witness to.
Here are a few photos from the wanderings of our CaryCitizen around the markets of the weekend. Though, I will admit that we were not able to make it to all the many markets that popped up in Cary. I suppose that is a good sign that more opportunities to gather are upon us, friends!
Art n’ Soul Pop Up – Preston Village
Downtown Cary Food & Flea – Fidelity Bank
Cary Downtown Farmers Market –
Spring Daze Arts Market
Story by Ashley Kairis. Photos by Kairis and Lindsey Chester.
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Nice photos Ashley! Things are starting to open up and Cary is ready!
This Memorial Day weekend is special to Cary and the local American Legion Post 67, located just two blocks north on Academy Street ,of Ashworth’s Drug Store and downtown Cary Clock, and one half block west on Chapel Hill Rd.
On Saturday, May 29th, the Post Auxiliary will be giving out Red Poppies at Bass Pro Shops on North Harrison. At no cost, but donations are welcomed to assist with programs for local veterans and their families.
On Sunday, May at 3 pm till 4:30 pm, the Post Leadership invites the citizens of Cary to Hillcrest cemetery, in downtown Cary at the south end of Harrison Street, to place over 140 USA 🇺🇸 on the Veteran’s Graves.
And then, on Monday May 30th, Memorial Day, citizens are invited to attend the Memorial Day Service at 10 am till 11:30 am, a twenty-one gun salute will be held, ear protection maybe needed for children and Attendees with sensitive hearing needs.
Local dignitaries and local veterans will address the gathering to express their understanding of this remembrance day. A full colour service flag display will be setup, and a loud speaker system will be used to allow correct social distancing.
Attendees are asked to wear masks to protect those attending who are still to young to be fully vaccinated.
It is recommended that attendees bring folding chair if needed, and folding children strollers for young ones.
This Memorial Day service has been hosted y American Legion Post 67,and held, at Hillcrest cemetery for over fifty years. So bring your family, children and guests to honour those who gave their service to have the freedom we all have here in Cary, NC.
All photos are nice. This Memorial Day weekend is special to Cary and the local American Legion Post 67, located just two blocks north on Academy Street ,of Ashworth’s Drug Store and downtown Cary Clock, and one half block west on Chapel Hill Rd.