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EDITOR’S LET T ER

e recently moved to a home with mature trees and landscaping the previous owners painstakingly planted and cared for. In two places they planted my favorite tree—the magnolia. Both are, at most, 15 years old, but one already stands an impressive 24 feet tall. As a child growing up in Athens, Georgia, I climbed a magnolia tree on my great-grandparents’ property that easily towered 50 feet. My sister, cousins and I would climb as high as we could and sit on its branches for as long as our bodies held up, gazing upon the meadow behind my great-grandparents’ home and spying on the adults up the hill as they would periodically come out of the house to look for us. Since this tree reminds me of those carefree days, and because family memories and traditions are an important part of my holiday season, this young magnolia tree’s glossy green leaves will adorn our front door in the shape of a Christmas wreath. I also picked some juniper sprigs to mix in, then applied Mod Podge Clear Acrylic Sealer to capture and seal the green colors so we can enjoy the wreath for years to come. Find inspiration for creating your own wreath and front door decor in “Festive Front Doors” on page 24, which offers tips from local interior designers and florists, as well as breathtaking front door decor expertly designed by La Maison and Trellis Floral, Lloyd & Lady Boutiques and Flowers on Broad Street. Once the decorating is done, it’s time to make your gift list and check it twice. We’ve presented 45 ideas for you to consider in our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide, which begins in a special section just after page 32. While you’re out shopping, pick up some baking ingredients so you can make one—or all—of the five holiday pie recipes local chefs have exclusively shared with us starting on page 18 (including the one on our cover). As your holiday plans take shape this season, remember to pay tribute to the people behind local nonprofits that are helping our brothers and sisters in need. Beginning on page 28, we’ve shined a spotlight on 10 nonprofit leaders who are making a difference in the lives of Wake County citizens—from children and teens, to mothers diagnosed with cancer and members of the Hispanic community in need of health services and educational support. On page 53, check out our Giving Back special section to discover additional nonprofits making a difference in communities across the area. Discover innovative beauty advice in our Beauty Experts special section that begins on page 35, and dive into our department stories beginning on page page 42 to learn more about Peck & Plume, Academy of Performing Arts owner Hillary Parnell and Wake Monarch Academy—the Triangle’s first recovery high school. Don’t miss one page of this issue. We’ve filled it with seasonal inspiration, impactful people and heartfelt stories. May you and yours enjoy a blessed and memorable holiday season. Thanks for letting us be a part of it.

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CONTENTS N OV E M B E R / D E C E MB E R

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5 PIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Dazzle guests with a slice—or two—of pastr y paradise

FESTIVE FRONT DOORS

Read exper t tips for creating elegant holiday entr yways

LOOK FOR THE HELPERS

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2021 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Meet 10 nonprofit leaders making a difference

Anna Routh

Find something for ever yone on your list

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CONTENTS N OV E M B E R / D E C E M B E R

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D E PARTM E NT S

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C H E F ’ S TA B L E

Dine at Peck & Plume in Cary, an avian-inspired eatery

L O C A L BU S I NE S S

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Wake Monarch Academy, the Triangle’s first recovery high school, opens in Raleigh

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Neighboring towns Boone and Blowing Rock claim unique mountain flair and picturesque vistas BOONE

The town of Boone is most often associated with Appalachian State University, which attracts college students who prefer the great outdoors over the hustle and bustle of a big city campus. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Boone is the perfect destination for both nature lovers and adventure seekers. Discover three ski resorts within a few miles of town: Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort. Winter is a white-hot time for tourists to flock to the area in search of slopes, but don’t count out the rest of the seasons. From hiking to fly-fishing to river tubing in the spring and summer, or colorful scenic drives and Mountaineers football in the fall, Boone should be a must on everyone’s annual getaway bucket list. Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster in nearby Banner Elk and Hawksnest Zipline and Snow Tubing in Seven Devils welcome adrenaline junkies. Those who desire a slower pace will enjoy traversing the High Country Wine Trail—a tour of local wineries that starts in Boone.

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Pies for the

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s the holidays approach, your to-do list can easily become a mile long with all of the planning, decorating, grocery shopping, gift-wrapping, guest

room prepping and/or hotel booking you have to accomplish. When it comes to dessert, however, local bakers are here to take one thing off your plate—by putting pie on it. From the home-baker-turned-small-business-owner, to the largescale caterer or neighborhood café and bakeshop, Triangle businesses are pulling out all the stops to ensure their customers have a successful holiday season, replete with dazzling and delicious pies. We’ve rounded up five of our favorite pies for the holidays—OK, four pies and an one amazing tart—to help you cut out the research and make an informed decision about what to serve for, arguably, the most important part of the meal. This list includes classics like Grandma’s Chocolate Pie, as well as a creative Cozy Pie offering a flavor combination reminiscent of sitting around a warm fire on a cold winter night. These pies are all available for purchase this holiday season at the participating businesses and restaurants that created them. But if you’re feeling ambitious, we’ve got the recipes for you to bake them from scratch in your own kitchen. (Don’t worry—we won’t tell anyone if you buy one or two and pass them off as homemade. After all, there’s nothing like supporting a local restaurant while also impressing the in-laws!) From a pumpkin tart that will surely become a Thanksgiving staple, to a perfect-for-Christmas pie featuring a gingersnap crust, these pies will send you bustling through the holiday season with confidence (and a fork in hand)! Whether your guests are craving chocolate or passionate about pecan, you’ll have options to impress even the most demanding sweet tooth. You may even find yourself wishing you could lose the turkey or ham and host a pie party instead of Thanksgiving dinner. Our recommendation: Bake (or buy) these pies as quickly as

Catering Works’ Grandma’s Chocolate Pie Ingredients 1 pie shell 1½ teaspoons of vanilla extract 2¼ cups of sugar ¼ teaspoon of iodized salt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted 4½ tablespoons of cocoa powder 3 eggs Whipped cream, for topping 9 ounces of evaporated milk Directions In a bowl, whisk the sugar with the cocoa powder, butter, beaten eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Pour the filling into the pie shell and bake it for about 45 minutes, until the filling is set around the edges but a little jiggly in the center. Cover the crust with strips of foil halfway through baking. Transfer the pie to a rack and let it cool completely before cutting it. Serve with whipped cream. This pie can be refrigerated overnight, so you can make it ahead of time.

possible and try all five before the holiday season comes to a close!

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La Farm Bakery’s Fall Harvest Pumpkin Tart Ingredients 2 cups of all-purpose flour ½ cup of salted butter

Pumpkin Pie Filling Ingredients 16 ounces of pumpkin puree (1 can) 4 eggs ¾ cup of brown sugar ½ cup of whole milk

1 cup of powdered sugar 1 egg ½ cup of heavy cream ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice Pinch of salt

Tart Dough Directions In an electric mixer, with the paddle attachment, mix the flour, butter and powdered sugar until there are tiny balls of butter. Add the eggs and mix for about 25 seconds on the first speed, until everything is well combined.

Once all ingredients are combined, divide the dough into two even portions and shape them into disks. Wrap the dough portions in plastic wrap and place both in the refrigerator overnight. Prebaking the Tart Dough Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. After letting the tart dough chill overnight in the refrigerator, roll it out so it is a few inches larger than your tart pan. Transfer the dough onto the tart pan. Cut a large square of parchment paper or aluminum foil that is an inch or two larger than the tart pan and place it over the dough-lined pan.

Fill the lined tart dough with pie weights (dry beans also work; this prevents the dough from puffing while baking). Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and carefully remove the parchment paper and pie weights. Let it cool for at least 30 minutes. Filling and Baking the Pumpkin Tart Directions

Ensure that the oven is preheated to 375 degrees. Mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, whole milk, heavy cream, pumpkin pie spice and salt together until smooth. Pour the pumpkin tart filling into the cooled tart crust and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is almost set (a small part of the center should be a little wobbly, but the rest should be completely set).

Union Special’s Butterscotch Pecan Pie (Makes two pies)

Ingredients 1½ cups of granulated sugar ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons of butter 5 large eggs 1½ cups of corn syrup

1 pound (or 6 cups) of pecans (whole or pieces) Pinch of salt Two partially baked pie shells

Directions Place the sugar in a pot with enough water to make the consistency of wet sand, and cook until it turns into a nice caramel color. If you have a thermometer, cook the sugar to 325–340 degrees. Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and pour it into the corn syrup. Gently whisk the mixture together. Cool the mixture overnight on the counter. The next day, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter and set it aside. Divide the pecans in half and spread them into each pie shell. Whisk up the corn syrup and sugar mixture if it has separated. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them together while slowly pouring the melted butter into the eggs. Pour the corn syrup and sugar mixture into the eggs slowly, and whisk everything together until it is completely mixed. Pour the filling over the pecans and use a fork to even the pecans out before baking the pie. Bake in the preheated oven until the pie is golden brown and barely jiggly..

Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Decorate it with your choice of whipped cream, candied nuts or pumpkin seeds and enjoy!

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A. Bean Bakes’ Cozy Pie (Inspired by Milk Bar’s Milk Bar Pie) Crust Ingredients 1 stick of unsalted butter 1/3 cup of light brown sugar ¼ cup of granulated sugar 1 egg yolk ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

1 cup of gingersnap cookie crumbs (grind down or use a rolling pin to break them into crumbs) ½ teaspoon of kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon of baking powder 1 pinch of baking soda

Gingersnap Crust Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat the butter and sugars on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer for 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk and beat on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer for 2 minutes (everything should be thoroughly combined).

Add all remaining dry ingredients and beat the mixture on the lowest speed for 1 minute, until combined. Be careful not to overmix, which could make the cookie crust tough.

Once in A Blue Moon Bakery’s Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Crust Ingredients 1½ cups of flour ¼ teaspoon of salt 2–4 tablespoons of ice water

10 tablespoons of unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

Filling Ingredients 1½ cups of medium pecan pieces, toasted in the oven at 350 degrees for 8 minutes 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter 3 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, chopped ½ cup of dark corn syrup ½ cup of light corn syrup

¾ cup of dark brown sugar 4 eggs 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder 1/ 3 cup of bourbon ¼ teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon of vanilla

Tart Dough Directions For the crust, put the flour and butter in a food processor and pulse while slowly adding the chilled butter to the mixture until pea-sized pieces form. Slowly add ice water until dough just starts to come together. Form the mixture into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least an hour. Once the dough is chilled, flour a surface and roll the dough into a 12-inch disk. Place the dough in a pie shell and crimp the edges. For the filling, melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until the mixture is smooth. Let this mixture cool down for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the cooled butter-chocolate mixture, corn syrups, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, eggs, cocoa powder and bourbon. Spread the toasted pecans evenly across the bottom of the pan and pour in the mixture. The pecans should float to the top. Place the pie on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes. The pie is ready when the filling is just set in the middle and barely jiggles when you gently shake the pan. Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Spread the mixture across a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake the crusts for 15 minutes and then let them cool to room temperature. Filling Ingredients ¾ cup of granulated sugar 1/3 cup of dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons of milk powder 2 tablespoons of corn powder (ground freeze-dried corn also works well) 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt

1 stick of unsalted butter, melted 4 egg yolks 1 tablespoon of orange zest ¼ cup of heavy cream 4¼ teaspoons of cold brew coffee 1 teaspoon of espresso powder ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract

Filling Directions Combine the sugars, milk powder, corn powder and salt in a mixing bowl with a whisk. Add the melted butter and beat the mixture with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes.

Add each of the 4 egg yolks, one at a time, on the lowest speed. (Each egg should be incorporated into the mix before you add the next.) Add the orange zest, heavy cream, coffee, espresso powder and vanilla to the mixing bowl and beat on low speed for 3 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Break down the crust into crumbs using your hands and, using the backs of your fingers, press the crumbs into a 9.5-inch pie pan (glass pans work best). Pour the prepared filling into the pie pan.

Bake the assembled pie for 20 minutes. The pie should still wiggle in the center, but the sides should be firm). Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake the assembled pie for 15 additional minutes.

Once the pie has cooled completely (this is very important for glass pans, as they can shatter), wrap the pan in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer overnight.

When serving the pie the next day, sprinkle some of the extra gingersnap crust or powdered sugar on each piece for decoration, as desired. Any remaining pieces of pie should be individually wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in an airtight container before putting them back into the freezer. This pie will stay fresh in the freezer for several months, so you can enjoy it all season long!

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space for the veneer placement. Next, an impression is made, your shade is determined, and the veneers are created in a lab. A temporary veneer is placed until the final veneer from the lab is ready. During your second appointment, the final veneers are bonded to your teeth and the dentist ensures a perfect fit! Bring on the coffee and tea Porcelain veneers are not made of enamel like the front of your natural teeth. This actually gives you some benefits. The main advantage is that they do not stain as your normal teeth would. They are also incredibly hard, making them more resistant to damage than your natural teeth. In fact, they have the advantage over natural teeth in terms of resistance to damage or staining. Veneers are long-lasting cosmetic options Like most anything, the typical recipe for how long a restoration lasts has a lot to do with how you take

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Festive

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EXPERT TIPS FOR CREATING ELEGANT HOLIDAY ENTRYWAYS BY SAMANTHA GRATTON

hether you are inviting guests inside or aspire to create a festive view of your entryway for neighbors and passersby, your front door sets the tone for your

home’s holiday decor throughout. Decorating this prominently viewed area is also a fun way to embrace the season. “The holidays are a time that people really lean into decor and design,” says Martha Schneider, owner and principal designer of La Maison and Trellis Floral, an interior design and floral boutique in North Hills. “The design aesthetic really tells the story of the direction of what you’re going to do.” Perhaps you have yearly decorating traditions, or maybe this is your first time decking out your door. Regardless, says Ashley Whiteside, interior stylist and owner of Whiteside Art and Interiors, it’s important to keep the fundamentals of design in mind. “There are basic principles that can tie everything together,” she says. “If you are overdoing it or trying to bring together too many things, it can look jumbled, but if you have a strong foundation, it can tie everything together.” Whiteside likes to collaborate with clients by having them ask themselves this question: “If I can’t change everything, what can I change that would elevate the space?”

DIY IT Crafting a holiday wreath is a perfect do-it-yourself project. As Donna Pittman, owner of Flowers on Broad Street in Fuquay-Varina, puts it, “It’s so easy—just time-consuming.” Most designers start with ribbon. Classic reds and soft velvets are holiday favorites. Silver and gold make a statement that can be seen from a distance. For something different, Pittman says many of her clients choose forest green ribbons. A popular color palette at Lloyd & Lady Boutiques in North Raleigh is blue, white and gold, says

LET THE RIBBON BE YOUR GUIDE A popular color palette at Lloyd & Lady Boutiques is blue, white and gold, says owner Keith Lloyd, who created this wreath. “I always let my ribbons tell me what I’m going to do,” he says.

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Attach the ribbon to your wreath or greenery first before adding bigger items like magnolia leaves, eucalyptus leaves or ornaments. If you aren’t keen on including ribbon, start by attaching the bigger pieces to the wreath, then add in the smaller details. “The most interesting wreaths that I do have a lot of elements in them—different kinds of greenery, pine cones, berries,” says Pittman, who has decorated the North Carolina Executive Mansion for Christmas in the past. Other factors to consider include adding pussy willow, faux botanicals, succulents, ornamental balls, holiday bells, sprigs of juniper, and dried elements such as pomegranates, orange slices and flowers. “You take those into the inside as well—if you’re using pine cones and dried fruit on the doorway, you could easily incorporate that into your tabletop or coffee table centerpieces,” Schneider says. There are plenty of ways to customize a wreath so it reflects your personal style. Want to create a bright and glamorous look? Spray paint magnolia leaves in metallic gold or silver, or add twinkle lights. Achieve a rustic vibe by incorporating olive leaves, cinnamon sticks PHOTO BY JOSH MANNING

or burlap ribbon. Weave blue and silver colors into your wreath as a tribute to Hanukkah. And you can’t go wrong by twisting elegant ribbons through traditional fresh greenery for a classic Christmas wreath. “Sometimes they are bare and organic, and sometimes they are really overdone with lots of design and elements,” Schneider says, suggesting that you choose what feels right to you and best suits your home’s unique style.

BUY IT Just like your wreath, the rest of your door front or porch can continue the story you are telling and extend your holiday theme. Martha Stilwell, in-house designer at Steven Shell Living, says “Anything to add dimension and texture is a win.” Lanterns containing flameless candles illuminate and enhance décor. A new doormat freshens up the space, and planters on each side of the door create symmetry. New winter pillows or warm flannel blankets tossed onto porch chairs create a comfortable, cozy look. “Lighting is the cherry on top in a porch scene, because it adds ambience that you can’t get from textiles, planters, shapes and outdoor furniture alone,” Whiteside says. She suggests lanterns with flickering candles that are on a timer so you don’t have to turn them on and off.

MIX ELEMENTS PHOTO BY JOSH MANNING

PHOTO BY EM BATEMAN

“The most interesting wreaths that I do have a lot of elements in them—different kinds of greenery, pine cones, berries,” says Flowers on Broad Street owner Donna Pittman, who designed the wreaths on the right.

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TELL A STORY Your doorfront continues the story you are telling and extends your holiday theme. “The design aesthetic really tells the story of the direction of what you’re going to do,” says Martha Schneider, owner and prinicipal designer of La Maison and Trellis Floral, and designer of this doorfront in Raleigh.

WREATH DO’S AND DON’TS Donna Pittman of Flowers on Broad Street in Fuquay-Varina and Keith Lloyd of Lloyd & Lady Boutiques in Raleigh offer these tips for what works and what doesn’t when it comes to making your own wreath. DO’S •

WINTER-IZE IT

a pared-down look by using local and natural

The designers we spoke to say choosing a

materials such as magnolia leaves, holly

natural decorating theme for fall and winter—

or tree branches. “Whatever is growing in

that can be dressed up during the holidays,

North Carolina at that time is what we prefer

of course—allows you to transition and adjust

to see on a door,” Lloyd says.

the decor subtly and as needed throughout those months. A grapevine wreath, for example, reflects a rustic look and provides space to weave in natural foliage. Modify it by adding corn husks or pine cones for fall, then replace those items with greenery and festive ribbon for the holidays. Strip it down a bit for the remainder of winter.

Evergreen boxwoods add a fresh look during winter when placed in planters on each side of your door. Those same planters can continue to serve your space year-round if you seasonally rotate the plants they contain. “Always have planters that flank the door and something seasonal in there,” Whiteside

Some designers recommend having one

says. “That’s the most basic thing you can do

wreath for Christmas and another one for the

for almost any house to make it look better: a

rest of the season. After the holidays, achieve

wreath and two planters.”

Do keep it simple if you’re new to making your own wreath. • Do use an elevated wreath form, which makes it easier to add texture and dimension. The most popular types of wreath forms, which you can purchase at craft stores or online, are made from extruded foam, grapevine wire, straw or hoops. • Do choose a 24- or 30-inch wreath for oversized doors. • Do attach the wreath to your door with a large suction cup or wire, and make sure it holds firm. DON’TS • Don’t use a glue gun if you want your wreath to last. Try using hot melt pan glue instead to achieve extra strength. • Don’t use a metal door hanger, which could ruin the wood on your door. • Don’t hang your wreath in the attic when storing it, because the glue could melt. Instead, store it flat in a bag and place it under a bed or in a spare room for safekeeping.

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LOOK FOR THE HELPERS

10 NONPROFIT LEADERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN WAKE COUNTY BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN MULLINS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Dallas Bonavita talks about how Note in the Pocket briefly operated from an empty Spanish classroom loaned by a church. Joy Currey focuses on ensuring

that each teen working with Corral Riding Academy gets the equine therapy she needs. Jan Frantz strives to connect each Read and Feed child with a mentor. Community stories flowed generously from our conversations with the nonprofit leaders profiled in this feature. When asked about themselves, however, several of them seemed surprised. “The article is partly about you,” we kept reminding them. It is, perhaps, unsurprising that people who devote their lives to community service tend to think in terms of the community— and, most of all, about the clients at the center of their work. But, as Mr. Rogers famously told his audience, in times of trouble, it’s a good idea to “look for the helpers.” We didn’t have to look far. Meet 10 of Wake County’s best helpers, and take the time to read about the good work they do to benefit our community.

Dallas Bonavita Executive Director, Note in the Pocket

Dallas Bonavita began working with Note in the Pocket a decade ago. Under her leadership, the program has gone from clothing 1,500 to 5,000 children per year. Clothing availability affects children on many levels, Bonavita says. “It’s social, emotional, mental, physical and educational … it hits them in a hundred different ways.” Bonavita acknowledges programs like Dress for Success for adults. “Our children need the same advantages and self-confidence,” she says, emphasizing that the program’s goal is to provide kids with clothing that fits properly. Note in the Pocket is expanding into Durham County soon. “Clothing insecurity is something that nobody is really addressing on a significant level anywhere nationally,” Bonavita says. Someday, she hopes Note in the Pocket will fill that gap.

Susan Bowers

Executive Director, Helene Foundation

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROB LEWIS

The Helene Foundation assists Triangle-area mothers who lack social support and have been diagnosed with cancer. “These women—they don’t have anybody,” says Susan Bowers, who has directed the foundation since 2012. Through vendors, the foundation supports household needs and removes sources of stress. It funds services like house cleaning and childcare, and provides necessities like gas money and school supplies. If a mother dies, the foundation offers support to her family. “I’ve got the most heartbreaking job because I see firsthand what these families go through,” Bowers says. “But it’s also heartwarming, because I get to see the relief that we can bring to them.” To date, the foundation has supported 254 families and more than 500 children.

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Utica Cason

Founder and Executive Director, SOAR Outreach In 2017, Utica Cason was inspired by a rise in bullying-related teen suicides to provide free hygiene kits to low-income youth. Aware of a need for hygiene items, which public assistance programs generally do not cover, she developed SOAR Outreach to ensure that these teens could receive them. “Our hygiene kits promote self-confidence and decrease bullying. We want to make students feel good about themselves so they will want to attend school regularly,” she says. SOAR partners with schools that teach a large population of low-income students. School social workers distribute kits to the students as needed. During the pandemic, SOAR Outreach also partnered with community aid programs, distributing 400–600 hygiene kits per month, as well as school supplies, Chromebooks and other education-related resources..

Joy Currey

Founder and President, Corral Riding Academy Joy Currey grew up riding horses on the Cary farm where she has since established a Corral Riding Academy location. After working in other states with struggling teens, Currey returned to Raleigh, where she heard repeatedly that at-risk kids needed resources. Initially, Currey offered horseback riding through human services and juvenile justice programs, but she saw that her kids needed more. Soon, Corral Riding Academy began functioning as a long-term, holistic intervention program supporting girls through middle and high school. Today, the organization provides young women with equine-assisted therapy, educational support, mentorship and social services. “We’re looking at each kid individually and trying to decide exactly what she needs,” Currey says. The nonprofit serves 30 girls each year through its holistic program and provides equine therapy to 55 more. Currey hopes to double these numbers by 2030.

Pilar Rocha-Goldberg PHOTO COURTESY OF PILAR ROCHA-GOLDBERG

President and CEO, El Centro Hispano

Pilar Rocha-Goldberg first encountered El Centro Hispano in 2004 doing nutrition research for Duke University. The center asked her to volunteer. Five years later, she found herself directing it. Rocha-Goldberg says the Triangle Latino population is continually changing, requiring its support systems to adapt. “We need to be aware of the needs of the community all the time,” she says. The center opened its Wake County branch in February 2020 and was immediately faced with the need to transform its mobile health unit into a COVID response operations base, offering pandemic updates in Spanish, and providing COVID testing and other health services. During the pandemic, the center continued to help members of the Latino community with access to lawyers, educational support, mental health services, youth programs, social services and other forms of assistance. Last year, El Centro Hispano served 109,558 clients. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021

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Jan Frantz

Howard Manning

Sherry Overton Shudra

When Howard Manning left GlaxoSmithKline in 2003, he thought he was retiring. “God took a two-by-four and put me where He wanted me to be,” he says, laughing. For 15 years, Manning has run Dorcas Ministries, which provides a food bank, thrift store, social services and professional support for 25,000 clients annually in the Cary and Morrisville community.

Founder, Read and Feed Executive Director, Read and Feed Years ago, while volunteering in a local kindergarten class, Jan Frantz noticed one child hiding under a desk. “Miss Jan, I’m not very smart,” he later explained. Frantz built a supportive relationship with the child, under which he thrived. “I think that’s the important part … you need that mentor, consistently, week after week, to be there,” Frantz says. She founded Read and Feed on this premise. Working with the school, Frantz found seven children needing literacy support. Since transportation was a barrier, she brought a mobile learning unit to their neighborhood. She fed them nutritious meals before they started reading, and she returned every week. The program proved successful, so Frantz expanded it. Ten years later, Read and Feed serves over 600 students annually at 30 locations, including three mobile units. Executive Director Sherry Overton Shudra now runs the program. A longtime pharmaceutical businesswoman, Shudra became a consultant for service organizations in transition. Her background made her an ideal candidate for leading Read and Feed, as the program is in the process of expanding. “We would love to be able to eventually replicate this program in other counties,” Shudra says, adding that due to the pandemic, “there is no time better than now.”

Executive Director, Dorcas Ministries

The organization was established in June 1968 when a small group of Christians, brought together by Margaret Keller, gathered to address a how they could best serve their neighbors in need. Keller was known as a pioneer for diversity and focused on providing care for marginalized people in the community. In 2008, under Manning’s leadership, the ministry relocated to a shopping center and invited other nonprofits to lease space there. The goal: to create a one-stop nonprofit hub where people could fulfill many needs at once. The plan worked so well that Wake County is now opening a health and human services location in the same complex. A few years down the road, Manning hopes to expand Dorcas Ministries’ efforts into affordable housing services and advocacy work.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELLE ZECHMANN

Josie Sawyer

Executive and Clinical Director, Lucy Daniels Center Josie Sawyer began working as a therapist at the Lucy Daniels Center in 2016, drawn to the program’s therapeutic approach. She became the center’s executive director in 2019. “Rather than helping a child extinguish a behavior … it’s about understanding where that behavior came from in the first place,” she says. In 1989 Dr. Lucy Daniels, a noted author and psychologist, founded the Lucy Daniels Foundation and the Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood—now known as the Lucy Daniels Center—to provide mental health services to children and families in the Triangle. Today it offers outpatient family therapy with adjusted costs for needy families, and a school for children with emotional or behavioral learning barriers. It also offers free therapeutic outreach, including observation and consultation for local schools. “I think it’s pretty cool that the Lucy Daniels Center started as a therapeutic preschool in a church basement 30 years ago,” Sawyer says. “And here we are now touching dozens of counties in North Carolina, serving 700 families a year.”

Michelle Zechmann CEO, Haven House Services

Michelle Zechmann spent her early career working with the juvenile justice system, wilderness therapy organizations, government programs and mentally ill youth. Prepared by these experiences, she has led Haven House Services since 2009. Founded in 1973 as a group home for girls—and soon after also serving as a group home for boys—Haven House Services assists youth in crisis through 11 different programs that address homelessness and offer behavioral interventions. Many young people are referred to Haven House Services through school and juvenile justice systems. The program’s street outreach team offers assistance to youth on the streets and in encampments. “Everyone’s got a different story,” Zechmann says. “Most of our kids come with a lot of trauma.” A clinician works with each young person who comes to Haven House Services, after which the organization works out which programs can best support that teen’s needs. Last year, the organization served nearly 1,200 kids.

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THE 2021 HOLIDAY

GIFT GUIDE C O M P I L E D B Y T H E C A R Y L I V I N G S TA F F

PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNY MIDGLEY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

It’s time to make your list and check it twice! Browse our 2021 holiday gift guide for inspiration. All of these items are available from local boutiques and businesses right here in the Triangle. Happy shopping!

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Note: Some items are available online only, while others are available in stores. Some are available both online and in stores.

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Birch Wood Spoons (in blue and rainbow), $10 each Designed for Joy

Hot Cocoa Bomb Gift Set, $20 (Hot Cocoa Bomb, $10; Chocolate Dipping Spoon, $2) Chocolate Smiles

Bud Vase, $25 Max Hugo Interior Design

Holiday Packaged Gift Boxes, $5–$70 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory PHOTO COURTESY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY

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Charcuterie Board, $115 Designed for Joy

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Ulrike Isensee Scarf, $250 C.T. Weekends Vilagallo Zebra Coat, $431 Kannon’s Clothing for Women

Pongopanna Gemmy Jayne Jumbo Clutch, $525 pongopanna.com Environ Cosmetic Gold Roll-CIT®, $298 Chrysalis Med Center PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRYSALIS MED CENTER

Fedora Hat, $28 Swagger PHOTO COURTESY OF SWAGGER

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Abbey Purse, $84 (includes monogramming) gratefulbags.com PHOTO COURTESY OF GRATEFULBAGS.COM

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Fluffity Slippers by Valentina Rangoni, $445 Rangoni Firenze Shoes PHOTO COURTESY OF RANGONI FIRENZE SHOES

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Alligator Money Clip, $75 Onward Reserve PHOTO COURTESY OF ONWARD RESERVE

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Belstaff London Waistcoat, $275 Alexander Eaton

Men’s Fjallraven Vardag Sweater, $70 Apex Outfitter and Board Co.

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Moonshine Gentleman’s Soap, $16.95 NOFO @ the Pig

Ted Baker London Satch Gloves, $119 Alexander Eaton PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEXANDER EATON

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Waterville Flannel Diamond Quilted Vest (in wheat and cobalt), $495 Kannon’s Clothing for Men

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“Jump the Moon” Book and Pony Set (by local author Kathy Simmers), $39.99 readjumpthemoon.com PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY SIMMERS

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The North Face Youth Denali ETip Gloves for Kids, $24 Apex Outfitter & Board Co. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NORTH FACE

Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Baby Toy, $21.49 (prices vary depending on store) Learning Express Toys & Gifts and other local Melissa & Doug retailers PHOTO COURTESY OF MELISSA & DOUG

The Woobles Crochet Kits for Beginners, $25–$80 thewoobles.com

True South Puzzles, $26 Stylish Living

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Cream Lamby Baby Security Blanket, $19.95 NOFO @ the Pig

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“The Secret of Salem Street” Downtown Apex Adventure Game, $25 shop.wholebrainescape.com PHOTO COURTESY OF SHOP.WHOLEBRAINESCAPE.COM

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Ruffwear Pacific Ring Toy, $24.95 Great Outdoor Provision Co. PHOTO COURTESY OF RUFFWEAR

Watercolor Pet Portraits, $75–$295 (must be ordered by Thanksgiving weekend in time for Christmas delivery) Amy Richards Illustration PHOTO COURTESY OF AMY RICHARDS ILLUSTRATION

Ruffwear Climate Changer Dog Fleece, $49.95 (all sizes) Phydeaux PHOTO COURTESY OF RUFFWEAR

K&H Pet Bed Warmer, $28.99–$34.99 Phydeaux

Ruffwear Summit Trex Boots, $25 Phydeaux

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Hand-Painted Pet Ornaments, $59–$69 (must be ordered by Thanksgiving weekend in time for Christmas delivery) Amy Richards Illustration PHOTO COURTESY OF AMY RICHARDS ILLUSTRATION

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Breitling SuperOcean Heritage ‘57 Pastel Paradise (with iced latte dial), $4,630 Fink’s Jewelers PHOTO BY MASH PHOTOGRAPHY

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Davis 18 Carat Gold Vermeil Beaded Pendant Necklace (in moonstone), $118 Kendra Scott PHOTO COURTESY OF KENDRA SCOTT

Fancy Cut Swiss Blue Topaz Ring and Pendant With a Diamond Halo Set (in 14 carat white gold), $799 each Holland’s Jewelers PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLLAND’S JEWELERS

Elyse 18 Carat Gold Vermeil Double Band Ring (in ivory mother of pearl), $118 Kendra Scott PHOTO COURTESY OF KENDRA SCOTT

10-Carat White Gold Earrings With ½ Carat Diamond, $695 Johnson’s Jewelers of Cary PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHNSON’S JEWELERS OF CARY

Nora Necklace, $28 (includes monogramming) vivandlou.com PHOTO COURTESY OF VIVANDLOU.COM

Hammered Plate Cuff Bracelet (in gold), $16 Swagger PHOTO COURTESY OF SWAGGER

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Sterling Silver Necklace With Genuine Diamond (on 18-inch chain), $99.99 Johnson’s Jewelers of Cary PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHNSON’S JEWELERS OF CARY

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Ippolita Rock Candy Prince Collection Ring (with clear quartz and hematite in sterling silver), $650 Fink’s Jewelers PHOTO BY MASH PHOTOGRAPHY

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Bernina B325 Sewing Machine, $999 Bernina World of Sewing PHOTO COURTESY OF BERNINA WORLD OF SEWING

“Apex, NC” and “Cary, NC” Town Signs, $29 each The Rusty Bucket PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE RUSTY BUCKET

Vintage Utensils Towel Set, $42 Mission Market

Ceramic Dinner Plates, $63 each Cedar Creek Gallery PHOTOS BY ADAM CAVE

Daughter Typewriter Sign, $48 Stylish Living

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READ EXPERT ADVICE FROM PROFESSIONALS AROUND THE TRIANGLE, AND DISCOVER WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR INNER AND OUTER BEAUTY VIA A VARIETY OF COSMETIC ENHANCEMENTS, MEDICAL AESTHETICS AND LUXURY SPA TREATMENTS. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021

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AVAIL AESTHETICS

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Avail Aesthetics is, above all else, a med spa for everyone. From its inception, our goal has been to create a top-tier med spa where every single person who walks through the door feels welcomed and accepted. We strive to bring you the very best of medical aesthetics while treating you with respect and appreciation. Using the newest and best devices available anywhere, treatments at Avail Aesthetics yield better results in fewer sessions, with less downtime. From the groundbreaking technology of the Tetra C02’s CoolPeel or BTL’s EmSculpt, EmSella, and Vanquish ME to Cynosure’s PicoSure, Icon, and Potenza RF Microneedling, along with the perennial favorite HydraFacial, we have everything you need to look and feel your best.

Avail Aesthetics 251 Keisler Drive, Suite 201 C a r y, N o r t h C a r o l i n a 2 7 5 1 8 919.322.5440 availaesthetics.com

Avail Aesthetics specializes in creating natural-looking results, and our goal is for you to look and feel like the best version of yourself. We also have a wide array of neuromodulators and fillers to enhance, correct or change your look. Nothing is more beautiful than confidence, so come in and give yours a boost today!

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| BEBE ELLIS SALON Come meet the AVEDA experts at Bebe Ellis Salon, where you will receive the gift of tranquil relaxation and pampering. Every guest experiences a transformative, beautiful feeling while receiving services. Bebe Ellis offers the deepest moisturizing, protein-infused, reparative botanical hair treatments in the area. The salon’s team of Creative Color Experts will color your world happy. They use a full spectrum of color that is 93% all natural and products that are 100% vegan to create personalized results for each guest. Whether you want cool blond, luxurious brown, vibrant red or a fun fashion color, each visit is tailored to you to enhance your inner and outer beauty. Voted Best Salon and Hair Spa in West Cary three years in a row—2021, 2020 and 2019—Bebe Ellis Salon and its team of Creative Color Experts have mastered precision cutting techniques and never disappoint. • Color services include balayage, foilyage, ombre, highlights, lowlights, glazes, retouches and full color transformations. • Precision cutting techniques include pixies, bobs, undercuts, razor texturizing and layers (long and short). • Keratin smoothing treatments. Bebe Ellis Salon Barbara Daniels, Owner & CEO 742 Slash Pine Drive C a r y, N o r t h C a r o l i n a 2 7 5 1 9 919.371.2411

Visit Bebe Ellis Salon on social media, and download the Bebe Ellis Salon app to book an appointment with one of the salon’s experts.

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Chrysalis Med Centre is a boutique medical spa utilizing minimally-invasive treatments with concierge-like attention. We strive to improve the overall contour of your face and body impacted by aging, the environment and/or acne. We partner to make a plan unique for you: whether it is reversing sun damage, reducing fat that can prove a formidable adversary to certain body types and changing metabolism, eliminating crepe-y, loose skin, scars, excessive sweating or unwanted body hair, Chrysalis embraces the challenge of each unique transformation. Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss how we can help you achieve your goals. No judgement, just science.

Chrysalis Med Centre 601 Keisler Drive, Suite 104 C a r y, N o r t h C a r o l i n a 2 7 5 1 8 984.217.1700 chrysalismedcentre.com

The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, located in the historic downtown Apex, is no ordinary barbershop. It is a unique concept that’s been dubbed by the locals as the “speak easy” of Apex. The Exchange is a full-service barbershop and spa that has something to offer for both men and women, from haircuts to straight razor shaves, relaxing massages and skin care, to a full-service cocktail bar with live music and food. Unlike any other historic landmark, this one-stop shop offers indoor and outdoor seating with its own unique vibe. The Exchange is one of the most creative locations for group and spa parties and is open during lunch and dinner. Discover this comfortable and friendly place where you will never leave without making new friends.

The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, Inc. S a r a h M c A l l i s t e r, O w n e r 225 North Salem Street Apex, North Carolina 27502 919.303.MULE (6853) theexchangebarbershop.com

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| BEBE ELLIS SALON

Botanical Repair™, $35–$37 Strengthen and repair hair from the inside out with this revolutionary collection that leaves hair looking healthier, softer and shinier. Vegan, cruelty free; 94% naturally derived. Bebe Ellis Salon bebeellissalon.com / 919.371.2411

Vitamin C+E Defense Serum, $166 Visibly brighten and improve signs of aging! Supercharged with antioxidant nourishing and rapid-release delivery systems for immediate action. Love the skin you’re in! Avail Aesthetics availaesthetics.com / 919.322.5440

Environ Youth EssentiA Kit, from $302 Contains a fat-soluble form of Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate), C and E to help combat the visible signs of aging without the harsh effects seen with typical retinoid products. Chrysalis Med Centre chrysalismedcentre.com / 984.217.1700

Invati Advanced™ 3-Step System, $138 for the kit May reduce hair loss by up to 53%. Instantly thickens for stronger hair. Vegan; 94% naturally derived from plants, non-petroleum minerals or water. Bebe Ellis Salon bebeellissalon.com / 919.371.2411

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EVENTS

OUT&ABOUT DINE & DRAFT

NEW AROUND TOWN

SIGHTINGS

oldnorthstatestorytellingfestival.com

KALEIDOSCOPE

DECEMBER

NOVEMBER OLD NORTH STATE STORYTELLING FESTIVAL November 5–6 122 E. Chatham Street, Cary Acclaimed national and regional storytellers, including Milbre Burch, Andy Offutt Irwin, Willa Brigham and Kevin Kling, present hours of stories at The Cary Theater to entertain and warm your heart. Attend virtually or in person. This festival is presented by the North Carolina Storytelling Guild and the Town of Cary.

RALEIGH CHRISTMAS PARADE

November 20, 9:40 a.m.–noon Downtown Raleigh Experience holiday pageantry and excitement as the 77th Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade returns to a live, on-street format this year. The mile-long parade features marching bands, floats, super-sized balloons, and Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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“THE WIZARD OF OZ” YOUNG PERFORMERS’ EDITION

December 3–5 Holly Springs Cultural Center 3000 W. Ballentine Street, Holly Springs Join Dorothy and Toto on their journey to see the Wizard of Oz as they meet new friends Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow, plus a couple of witches along the way. Purchase tickets online.

hollyspringsnc.gov/tickets

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FEST IN THE WEST

November 6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. USA Baseball Training Complex 200 Brooks Park Lane, Cary Saddle up for a day of Western-themed fun featuring live music, a food truck rodeo, pie-eating and horseshoe-throwing contests, and a beer garden showcasing local breweries. Young cowboys and cowgirls can enjoy a petting zoo, magician and face painter.

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NORTH CAROLINA CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL

November 19–January 9, 6–10 p.m. Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary Koka Booth Amphitheatre transforms into a magical setting of twinkling lights, music and live performances this holiday season. Visit after dark or purchase a Twilight Ticket offered Thursday– Sunday evenings, 4:30–6 p.m., to watch the lanterns come to life as the sun sets. Purchase tickets online.

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SANTA’S REINDEER ROUNDUP EXPRESS

December 4–5, 11–12 and 18 New Hope Valley Railway 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill Take photos with Santa in the railyard and help locate his missing reindeer during an open-air train ride through the wintry New Hill woods. Trains depart daily at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Book your tickets early.

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REINDEER ROMP 5K

December 11, 10 a.m. Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary Take part in a competitive or recreational 5K at Koka Booth Amphitheatre to benefit Girls on the Run of the Triangle, a life-changing character development program for ages 8–12 that uses running to teach values and a sense of self.

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BY JA N IC E LE WIN E

Photos courtesy of Matthew Lewine

Be sure to check the websites for the events listed here before you head out to ensure they are still taking place. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021

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EVENTS

OUT&ABOUT

DINE & DRAFT

AMERICAN THE ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL 1700 Center Street, Apex 919.372.5383 1195 W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.481.4434 711 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.762.7731 abbeyroadnc.com ACADEMY STREET BISTRO 200 S. Academy Street, Cary 919.377.0509 academystreetbistro.com APEX WINGS RESTAURANT & PUB 518 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.387.0082 apexwings.com AVIATOR SMOKEHOUSE 525 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.7675 aviatorbrew.com AVIATOR TAP HOUSE 600 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.8826 aviatorbrew.com BASS LAKE DRAFT HOUSE 124 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs 919.567.3251 basslakedrafthouse.com CAROLINA ALE HOUSE 2240 Walnut Street, Cary 919.854.9444 carolinaalehouse.com CHICKEN SALAD CHICK 302 Colonades Way Suite 202, Cary 984.207.5516 chickensaladchick.com CITY BARBEQUE Locations throughout the Triangle citybbq.com THE CORNER TAVERN AND GRILL 1301 NW Maynard Road, Cary 919.460.0088 cornertaverncary.com DAME’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES 1823 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary 919.234.0824 dameschickenwaffles.com HANK’S DOWNTOWN DIVE 111 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.447.4200 theumstead.com/dining HERONS AT THE UMSTEAD 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary 984.464.2524 hanksdowntowndive.com THE GOAT 5600 Primary Drive, Morrisville 919.981.9405 lcgoat.com/durham JOYCE & FAMILY RESTAURANT 129 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.567.1717 facebook.com/joyceandfamily LUCKY 32 7307 Tryon Road, Cary 919.233.1632 lucky32.com THE MASON JAR TAVERN 114 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.964.5060 themasonjartavern.com

NEW AROUND TOWN

MY WAY TAVERN 301 W. Center Street, Holly Springs 919.285.2412 mywaytavern.com THE PEAK ON SALEM 126 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.466.6060 thepeakonsalem.comTHE PEAK ON PECK & PLUME 301 S. Academy Street, Cary 919.804.1400 peckandplume.com THE PROVINCIAL 119 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.372.5921 theprovincialapex.com RUDY’S PUB & GRILL 780 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.5061 rudysofapex.com SCRATCH KITCHEN & TAPROOM 225 Salem Street, Apex 160 E. Cedar Street, Cary 919.372.5370 scratchkitchenandtaproom.com TASTEFULLY SERVED Serves Raleigh, Cary, Apex, RTP 919.760.5134 tastefully-served.com TRIBECA TAVERN 500 Ledgestone Way, Cary Competition Center Drive, Morrisville 919.465.3055 tribecatavernnc.com TRIPLE BARREL TAVERN 2221 N. Grassland Drive, Fuquay-Varina 919.762.0940 triplebarreltavern.com TWO GUYS GRILLE 4149 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919.462.9336 twoguysgrillemorrisville.com WOODY’S SPORTS TAVERN & GRILL 8322 Chapel Hill Road, Cary 919.380.7737 woodysportstavern.com ASIAN AKAMI SUSHI BAR 1561 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.267.6368 akamisushibar.com AMBER FLAVORS AND TASTE 3607 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919.377.2550 ambercary.com ASIAN GARDEN 242 Grande Heights Drive, Cary 919.462.8598 asiangardencarync.com BANANA LEAF 1026 Ryan Road, Cary 919.468.9958 bananaleafcary.com BAAN THAI 758 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.629.6399 baanthaiapex.com

SIGHTINGS

C&T WOK 130 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919.467.8860 ctwokrestaurant.com CHINA UNO 308 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs 919.557.9888 china-uno.com DIM SUM HOUSE 100 Jerusalem Drive, #104, Morrisville 919.380.3087 dimsumhousemorrisville.com G.58 CUISINE 10958 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.466.8858 g58cuisine.com GENKI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 3420 Ten Ten Road, Cary 919.363.6636 genkicary.com GINGER ASIAN CUISINE 2048 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.859.8998 gingerasiancuisine.com GOJI BISTRO 100 Maynard Crossing Court, Cary 919.466.8888 gojibistro.us

KALEIDOSCOPE HIBACHI & COMPANY 708 Judd Parkway, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.8899 hibachicompany.com HIBACHI BLUE 1500 Village Market Place Morrisville 919.462.9899 hibachiblue.com JJ CAFE 2143 Ten Ten Road, Apex 919.367.8686 jjcafeapex.com KABUKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE 220 Nottingham Drive, Cary 919.380.8081 kabukicary.com KASHIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT 309 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919.851.7101 kashin.com KOBE HIBACHI & SUSHI 515 N Main Street, Holly Springs 919.557.1437 kobehollyspringsnc.com KUMO SUSHI 2916 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.986.0983 kumosushifv.com

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LITTLE TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1401 SE Maynard Road, Cary 919.467.5011 sushi-little-tokyorestaurant.business.site LUCKY 7 906 NE Maynard Road, Cary 919.380.7550 lucky7nc.com MEI WEI ASIAN DINER 1424 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.762.7128 meiweinc.com NEW RAINBOW 3427 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.567.8272 newrainbowchinese.com OSHA THAI KITCHEN & SUSHI 242 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Holly Springs 984.538.6742 oshathaikitchennc.com PHO 919 3504 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919.377.0318 pho919.com RED BOWL ASIAN BISTRO 2020 Boulderstone Way, Cary 919.388.9977 redbowlcary.com SUSHI AT THE PARK 1163 Parkside Main Street, Cary 984.333.0198 sushiatthepark.com SUSHI IWA 2026 Creekside Landing Drive, Apex 919.387.7022 sushiiwa.org SUSHI-THAI CARY 106 Kilmayne Drive, Cary 919.467.5747 sushithaicary.com TAIPEI CAFE 9825-G Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.380.8568 taipeicafemorrisville.com TASTE VIETNAMESE CUISINE 152 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919.234.6385 tastevietnamese.com TASU ASIAN BISTRO 525 New Waverly Place, Cary 919.977.4037 shikitasu.com TERIYAKIN’ 10970 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.443.2279 yelp.com/biz/ teriyakin-morrisville THAI LOTUS 3450 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 150, Cary 984.229.7333 thailotusinc.com THAI SPICES & SUSHI 986 High House Road, Cary 919.319.1818 thaispicessushi.com THAI THAI CUISINE 108 Osterville Drive, Holly Springs 919.303.5700 thaithaicuisinenc.com

YAMATO STEAK, SEAFOOD & SUSHI BAR 700 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.8088 yamatoofapex.com YOHO ASIAN BISTRO 8204 Tryon Woods Drive, Cary 919.859.8081 yohoasiancary.com YURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1361 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.481.0068 yurijapaneserestaurant.com ZENFISH POKÉ BAR 9924 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.234.0914 zenfishpokebar.com BAKERIES & DESSERT CAFES ANDIA’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 1008 Ryan Road, Cary 919.234.0037 10120 Green Level Church Road, Cary 919.822.1866 andiasicecream.com ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 1115 Hatches Pond Lane, Morrisville 919.650.2865 eatandys.com ANNELORE’S GERMAN BAKERY 308 W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.267.6846 anneloresbakery.com ASALI DESSERTS & CAFE 107 Edinburgh S. Drive Suite 106-A, Cary 919.362.7882 asalievents.com/cafe BESTOW BAKED GOODS 4208 Lassiter Road, Holly Springs 919.473.9225 bestowbakedgoods.com BIG DOM’S BAGEL SHOP 203 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.377.1143 bigdomsbagelshop.com BONAFIDE BAKESHOP & CAFE 1232 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.372.5000 bonafidebakeshop.com BRECOTEA 1144 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.234.1555 brecotea.com CARIBOU COFFEE 109 SW Maynard Road, Cary 919.319.6265 cariboucoffee.com CHANTICLEER CAFE & BAKERY 6490 Tryon Road, Cary 919.781.4810 chanticleercafe.com CHOCOLATE SMILES 312 W. Chatham Street, Suite 101, Cary 919.469.5282 chocolatesmiles.com COFFEE & CREPES 315 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919.233.0288 coffeeandcrepes.com

CREMA COFFEE ROASTER & BAKERY 1983 High House Road, Cary 919.380.1840 cremacoffeebakery.com CRUMBL COOKIES 1105 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.364.1100 crumblcookies.com CULTIVATE COFFEE ROASTERS 128 S. Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4067 cultivate.coffee FOUNT COFFEE + KITCHEN 10954 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 984.888.5454 fountcoffee.com FRESH. LOCAL ICE CREAM 138 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.234.1155 109 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.267.9716 freshlocalicecream.com GOODBERRY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 2325 Davis Drive, Cary 919.469.3350 1146 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.467.2386 goodberrys.com GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY 1240 NW Maynard Road, Cary 919.460.8158 greatharvest.com HAPPYCAKES CUPCAKERY 9958 Chapel Hill Road, Cary 919.694.5251 thehappycupcakery.com HOT BREADS CAFE 1901 NW Cary Parkway, Morrisville 919.677.1331 hotbreadscafe.com JAVA JIVE COFFEE & TEA 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 403, Cary 919.655.7655 javajivecoffeeandtea.com JUICE VIBES 1369 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.377.8923 juicevibes.com LA FARM BAKERY 4248 NW Cary Parkway, Cary 919.657.0657 320 W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.650.3117 5055 Arco Street, Cary (inside Whole Foods) RDU International Airport (Terminal 2 marketplace) 984.228.0300 lafarmbakery.com MILK LAB CAFE 6418 Tryon Road, Cary 919.200.0016 milklabcafe.com NIL’S CAFE 513 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.567.0887 nilscafe.weebly.com NOTHING BUNDT CAKES 2008 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.694.5300 nothingbundtcakes.com

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON BAKERY & CAFE 115-G W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.319.6554 bluemoonbakery.com

DANIEL’S RESTAURANT & CATERING 1430 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.1006 danielsapex.com

PINTS ICE CREAM & BEER 512 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.351.9704 facebook.com/ pintsicecream

ENRIGO ITALIAN BISTRO 575 New Waverly Place, Suite 106, Cary 919.854.7731 dineenrigo.com

PURE JUICERY BAR 716 Slash Pine Drive, Cary 919.234.1572 purejuicerybar.com RISE BISCUITS & DONUTS 1100 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.377.0385 169 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.586.7343 risebiscuitsdonuts.com ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY 302 Colonades Way #204, Cary 984.232.8325 rmcf.com SIR WALTER COFFEE + KITCHEN 242 S. Main Street, Holly Springs 919.390.2274 sirwaltercoffeekitchen.com STICK BOY BREAD CO. 127 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.2237 stickboyfuquay.com SUGAR BUZZ BAKERY 1231 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.238.7224 sugarbuzzbakery.com A TASTE OF BROOKLYN 101 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.362.8408 atasteofbrooklynnc.com VIDA DULCE 836 E. Chatham Street #104, Cary 919.378.9722 vidadulcenc.com ITALIAN ANNA’S PIZZERIA 100 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.267.6237 138 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.2497 annaspizzeria.com BABYMOON CAFE 100 Jerusalem Drive, Morrisville 919.465.9006 babymooncafe.com

GARIBALDI TRATTORIA 900 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.8868 garibalditrattoria.com LUGANO RISTORANTE 1060 Darrington Drive, Cary 919.468.7229 luganocary.com MAMMA MIA ITALIAN BISTRO 708 Laura Duncan Road, Apex 919.363.2228 mammamianc.com OSTERIA G 5160 Sunset Lake Road #101, Apex 984.229.7480 osteriag.com PRO’S EPICUREAN MARKET & CAFE 211 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.377.1788 prosepicurean.com ROMA’S ITALIAN DELI & PIZZERIA 203 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary 919.468.1111 romasitalian.net RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA & SPIRITS 1055 Pine Plaza Drive, Apex 919.446.6333 8111 Tryon Woods Drive, Cary 919.851.3999 1101 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.388.3500 ruckuspizza.com MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN BABA GHANNOUJ MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 2468 Walnut Street, Cary 919.233.0907 108 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.762.7851 babaghannouj1.com BOSPHORUS RESTAURANT 329-A N. Harrison Avenue, Cary 919.460.1300 bosphorus-nc.com

BELLINI FINE ITALIAN CUISINE 107 Edinburgh S. Drive #119, Cary 919.552.0303 belliniitaliancuisinecary.com

JASMIN & OLIVZ MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 1109 Ledsome Lane, Cary 919.469.1112 9934 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.234.6900 jasminbistro.com

BOCCI TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.803.5358 bocciitalian.com

MEDITERRA GRILL 108 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.762.7851 mediterranc.com

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MEXICAN ARANDAS MEXICAN CUISINE 5460 Apex Peakway, Apex 919.362.7363 arandasmexcuisine.com A’VERDE COCINA AND TEQUILA LIBRARY 2300 Walnut Street, Cary averdecary.com BRAVO’S MEXICAN GRILL 208 Grande Heights Drive, Cary 919.481.3811 bravosmexicangrill.net BURRITO SHAK 2982 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.267.6772 burritoshak.com

EL DORADO 112 E. Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.0287 eldoradomexican restaurant.com EL LOBO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1311 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.9540 facebook.com/ellobofv FIESTA MEXICANA 2839 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh 919.859.1303 fiestamexicananc-cary.com 990 High House Road, Cary 919.378.9895 fiestamexicanancnwcary.com 428 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs 919.346.1330 fiestamexicananchollysprings.com LA RANCHERITA GRILL & TEQUILA BAR 102 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.303.2448 laranchnc.com LA TAQUERIA MEXICAN GRILL 973 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.5532

LOS TRES MAGUEYES 110 SW Maynard Road, Cary 919.460.8757 lostresmagueyescary.com 325 N. Main Street, Holly Springs losmagueyesnc.com 919.552.6272 401 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.3957 lostresmagueyes.com/ varina-nc LOS TRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 10120 Green Level Church Road, Suite 202, Cary 919.267.5444 lostresmagueyes greenlevel.com 1301 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.367.6797 lostres-nc.com 995 Airport Boulevard, Morrisville 919.465.0217 morrisvillemexican restaurant.com MI CANCUN 1106 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919.650.1718 micancunmx.com RANCHO GRANDE 1401 SE Maynard Road, Cary 919.469.4245 taqueriaranchogrande.com

TACO ADDICTS 131 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919.896.8043 taco-addicts.com TACOS MEXICO RESTAURANT 1430 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.439.8047 tacosmexicorestaurant.com TACOS MEXICO RESTAURANT & CANTINA 209 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.362.8074 tacosmexicoapexnc.com TORERO’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE 1207 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite C, Cary 919.468.8711 torerosmexican restaurants.com TOTOPOS STREET FOOD & TEQUILA 1388 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.678.3449 totoposfoodand tequila.com SEAFOOD THE BLIND PELICAN 120 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs 984.225.2471 blindpelicanseafood.com

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APEX WELCOMES CLINIC FOR AUTISM SERVICES

Autism in Motion (AIM) Clinics has opened in Apex and is now enrolling new clients. AIM Clinics provide life-changing applied behavior analysis therapy for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. The organization’s mission is to support and inspire children with autism, their families and their communities.

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FENTON DEVELOPMENT TOPS OUT

Fenton, a mixed-use district coming to the I-40 and Cary Towne Boulevard intersection, celebrated its “topping out” in August, which was when the development reached its maximum height. The event featured remarks by Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht and Von Kekel Director Paul Shultz, and guests were invited to sign the final I-beam, which will be placed in a building adjacent to Fenton Square. Fenton is scheduled to open in April 2022 and will encompass restaurants, office space, apartments, a hotel, entertainment venues, and national and local retailers such as Pottery Barn, Athleta, Von Kekel Aveda Lifestyle Salon Spa and Bailey’s Fine Jewelry.

ADVANTAGE CHIROPRACTIC BRINGS TAILORED CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT TO APEX

Advantage Chiropractic held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its grand opening in Apex. Dr. Jared Surbaugh uses multiple techniques, including Diversified, Gonstead, Pettibon and Activator, to tailor unique treatments to each patient’s needs. The practice’s mission is to provide an excellent level of care in an atmosphere that treats each client as its No. 1 priority.

CARY COMPANY OFFERS WHOLE-HOME AIR TESTING

Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Wake Air Testing brings professional air quality services to homes and offices, including testing for radon gas, airborne air pollutants, dust allergens and mold spores. Wake Air Testing’s whole-home air testing starts at $295.

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MARGE “MADNESS” FOR 3D MAMMOGRAMS HOSTS FREE EVENT

Marge “Madness” for 3D Mammograms and its sister nonprofit, Generations United for Awareness, Hope and a Cure, hosted their first free mammogram event at Cary’s Prestonwood Country Club, which provided 16 women with free screenings. Marge Morena, who was diagnosed with breast cancer via 3D mammogram, and Ava Jeffs, a high school senior with a history of breast cancer in her family, founded the organizations to enable low-income women to access preventive screenings. The local nonprofits also provide care packages to chemotherapy patients and funding to the Susan G. Komen foundation.

PURPLE HEART DINNER HONORS RECIPIENTS

Gold Star Mothers hosted the second annual Triangle Purple Heart Dinner at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in RTP. The Walk of Honor opened the event, which honored more than 70 Purple Heart recipients, 13 Gold Star Mothers, and fallen law enforcement officers from across the Triangle and the state. The Purple Heart is a combat decoration awarded to U.S. armed forces personnel who are killed or wounded in action. Gold Star Mothers and Families is the designation reserved for families of military members who have died in the line of duty.

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“At the core of our artistic collaboration is the belief that ‘art connects people from all different parts of the world and from all different walks of life.”

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Cary-based watercolorists Joe Godfrey and Rani Ray have a unique partnership, friendship and connection through painting. They grew up in different parts of the world—Godfrey from Boston and Ray from Calcutta, India. Art is their common bond, and by working alongside one another they find synergy in their painting styles, landscape as their subject matter and watercolor as their medium. Both artists are drawn to nature. Godfrey worked as a landscape architect while Ray, a former banker, finds inspiration from travel and the local landscape. Painting en plein air around Cary and the RTP area, each brings a unique voice and interpretation to the same scene. Sharing their artistic journey together exemplifies the power of connection through art.

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