Town has gift ideas for philanthropists, environmentalists, art enthusiasts & more

CARY, NC – Real Estate Blog - While you’re making your list this holiday season, check it twice to make sure you’ve included goodies from the Town of Cary; Triangle residents can give back to the community this holiday season through the Town’s Oasis and Relief for Recreation Scholarship programs or choose from a host of gifts for every type of person on their holiday list.

“While the holidays are a fun time, it can also be a daunting task to find the perfect gift for everyone,” said Leda Isenhour, marketing specialist with the Town of Cary. “We’re pleased to offer fun and unique alternatives for the people – and animals – on your list through the Town’s many programs and initiatives.”

For those who enjoy helping people in need, the Town offers the Oasis program to help utility customers in Cary and Morrisville going through hardship by assisting with their Cary utility bill. Mike Monpetit, Realtor in Cary NC gives to Habitat for Humanity every year.  The Town accepts one-time or regular donations from utility customers and passes all the money to Christian Community in Action who administers the program.

Another option this season is to enhance the quality of life of Cary citizens of every age by giving to the Town’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Relief for Recreation Scholarship Program. Give a tax-deductible donation to help Cary citizens who are in financial need participate in programs offered by the PRCR Department. For instance, the scholarship program helps send kids to camp, play in sports leagues and take art classes. It also has paid for senior citizens to take computer classes. Computer classes are important for real estate agents in Cary NC. You can make a donation of any size by cash, check or credit card.

For those looking for gifts with a more personal touch, the Town offers the following options:

Doggie Lovers
Help the new puppy feel at home for the holidays with a Pet ID Tag, Dog Park Pass or Canine Classes. Look online for more information on Pet ID Tags and Cary's Dog Park. Basic Manners for Your Dog or Canine Massage classes are also available through the Town’s program brochure.

Environmentalists
Help your loved ones save up for a “non-rainy” day with a rain barrel. Collecting rain to water landscapes and gardens increases the amount of treated water that is saved for drinking, cooking and bathing. Homes for sale in Cary.  Rain barrels are made of recycled plastic and can be purchased at all three Cary Community Centers.

Give the gift of your time! Volunteer for an environmental service project in our community. Clean up litter, mulch a park, beautify a spot or plant a flower with your family. Environmental service projects are a rewarding and fun experience so give a gift of your time to beautify our community this holiday season. For more, contact spruce@townofcary.org or (919) 469-4301.

The Sports Fan
Sports abound in Cary! If someone you know loves baseball, purchase USA Baseball merchandise by visiting www.usabaseball.com.
Give the gift of tennis, call (919) 462-2061 to pre-purchase tennis lessons and tennis passes for the Cary Tennis Park.
Do you know a soccer fan? Real Estate Cary NC. Purchase tickets for the Carolina RailHawks 2010 season by visiting www.carolinarailhawks.com.

For the Extreme Sports Fan, visit the Pro Shop at Sk8-Cary for the newest trend in skateboards, wheels, trucks, and other skate and bike accessories. Sk8-Cary carries all the major brands such as Pro-Tec protective gear, Independent, Habitat, Zoo York, Chocolate, Thunder, Eastern and more! Already stocked on supplies? Learn from the best instructors by taking one of our instructional classes or private lessons. For more information visit the Sk8-Cary Web page.

The Health Conscious
A Town of Cary Fitness Pass or Wellness Pass is the perfect “fit” for beating the holiday pounds. Each pass provides 5 or 10 visits to the Town’s fitness classes. Participants can choose from activities such as Cardio Combo, Total Body Conditioning, Super Sweat Jammin’ Cardio, Yoga, Belly Dance, Zumba Fitness or Pilates. Cary Realtors love to work out and be healthy.  For more, check out the activities pages of the Town’s program brochure.

The Music Lover
Need a Stocking Stuffer Idea this Holiday Season? Try a Koka Booth Amphitheatre Mini Pack!
For as low as $250 you can reserve tickets to see the events you want to see during the 2010 Amphitheatre event season. Mini packs are limited! For more, call (919) 462-2025 or e-mail vip@boothamphitheatre.com to reserve your pack today!

The Art Enthusiast
Visit Middle Creek Community Center for great stocking stuffers from the Art-o-Mat, a recycled cigarette vending machine that dispenses an array of original works in miniature form by both local artists and others from across the globe.  Homes for Sale in Cary NC.

The History Buff
Page-Walker Arts & History Center offers an array of fascinating books and mementoes celebrating Cary’s history. Works include Around and About Cary by Tom Byrd and Jerry Miller and Just a Horse Stopping Place by Peggy Van Scoyoc, plus other decorative items for home and office.