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Total of 12 Wake County Public High Schools Make Newsweek's "Best" List

As reported by the WCPSS Communications Department:
After being inadvertently left off Newsweek magazine’s Best High Schools list, eight Wake County high schools have been added to the roster following a recalculation of the data.

In all, 12 Wake County Public High Schools are on the news magazine’s list of best high schools in the United States. They are:

Apex
Middle Creek
Cary
Panther Creek
Holly Springs
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Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 27, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Triangle TRACKS Marketplace Opens for Business Aug. 2

As editor of Triangle TRACKS, I'm excited to announce the launch of Triangle TRACKS Marketplace, a new online shop featuring a small, exclusive collection of products created by members of our online community here.
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Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 26, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Museum of Life and Science 'School Days' Initiative to Benefit Local Schools

One of North Carolina's top destinations, the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, is giving back to area schools. Its newest initiative - School Days - offers schools an opportunity to earn $1 for each visitor they send the Mus… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 26, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Marmalade Skies Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Now Open in Cary's Centrum Station

Bikas Building of North Carolina LLC recently completed construction of Marmalade Skies Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt in Cary’s Centrum Station at 280-103 Meeting Street. "This is the… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 26, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Marmalade Skies Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt's Grand Opening in Cary is Saturday - Enjoy Kids' Activities and Delicious Frozen Yogurt

Like frozen yogurt? Come on out to Marmalade Skies Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt at Centrum Station in Cary Sat., July 24 for its grand opening. There will be glitter tattoos, face painting, magic and balloon creations from 2-4 p.m. and henna tattoos and glitter tattoos… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 23, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Buffaloe Lanes Kicks Off Annual Youth Bowling Blastoff in August

Buffaloe Lanes is having its annual Youth Bowling Blastoff coming up in August. These are FREE events for kids to come bowl, receive some instruction and tour the facility (even behind the machines). Parents can also learn about potential scholarship opportunities in bowling for… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 22, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Town of Cary's Fall Program Brochure Now Available Online

The Town of Cary’s Fall 2010 Brochure is bursting with activities, classes and camps sure to appeal to all ages. Featured events include the Cary Caribbean Festival, the 10th Celebration of Diwali, Howlin’ Good Halloween and handfuls of other holiday events. Other classes and activities focus on self-improvement, foreign languages, pet education, sports and the arts. The Fall Teen Scene and Senior Brochure are also now available.

Copies of all three program brochures can be
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Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 22, 2010 at 9:51am — No Comments

N.C. Department of Public Instruction Releases Preliminary Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Results for "No Child Left Behind" Law

From the WCPSS Communications Department:
July 21, 2010 - The NC Department of Public Instruction today released the preliminary results for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the federal "No Child Left Behind Law" (NCLB) for schools. With the data currently available, 92.85 percent of the total AYP targets (3,420 out of 3,683) for the Wake County Public School System were met. Sixty-one of 159 Wake County Public School System schools met the AYP standard by reaching their ta… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 21, 2010 at 11:27am — No Comments

Broomball Play-Off This Saturday at Polar Ice House

Just in from Polar Ice House:
Now is your chance to prove to parents everywhere that brooms are good for more than just sweeping. Polar Ice House is hosting a fun-filled open house event this Saturday afternoon at the Garner location to celebrate the otherwise boring cleaning tool. Everyone who stops by will be able to skate for free, enjoy free food from the snack bar, complimentary face painting and hockey lessons to prepare for a game of broomball.

There will be… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 21, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Get Your FREE Queso All Day at Moe's Southwest Grill July 21

Just passing this on to those of you who love Moe's Southwest Grill's queso. Here's the press release sent out by the restaurant's PR agency:

Moe’s Southwest Grill, the fast growing, fast-casual burrito chain with over 400 locations nationwide, is celebrating its tenth… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 19, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Carolina Hurricanes Oct. 1 Exhibition Game FREE to the Public; Tickets Offered at Various Promotional Events

The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that the Oct. 1 exhibition game will be FREE to the public. Tickets will be distributed at promotional events being held throughout the summer. The next event will be Fri., July 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crabtree Valley Mall. Other events will be
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Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 18, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

First Gentleman Robert Eaves Presents "Take a Closer Look" at N.C. State Parks and Recreation Areas July 23-25

On July 23-25, Celebrate North Carolina will team with the North Carolina state parks and state recreation areas to present “Take a Closer Look,” an opportunity to discover and learn during free park ranger-led programs at 39 locations statewide (www.celebrate.nc.gov). The Celebrate North Carolina Initiative of First Gentleman Robert Eaves looks at North Carolina’s past and to her future.

“We are fortunate that North Carolina cont… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 16, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Ticketmaster's Kid's Entertainment Guide Offers News on Upcoming Kids Shows

I just stumbled across Ticketmaster's Kid's Entertainment Guide, which offers information on all Ticketmaster-associated children's performances circulating throughout the country. Just click on a show then look at the list of the performance's dates and locations. I've also added this link to our Creative TRACKS page, where you'll also find links to local dance, music and art program… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 16, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Save $5 Off Tickets to The Wiggles "Wiggly Circus Live!" Aug. 15

Just received this from Broadway Series South:

The Fab Four from down under are back with this year’s most anticipated family event. It’s the smell of “Hot Poppin’ Popcorn”! It’s the excitement of a “A Big Big Show”! It’s The Wiggles “Wiggly Circus Live!” Tour. Join The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as they bring all the excitement of the big top with a wiggly twist right to Raleigh! Shows are Aug.… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 16, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Wake County Public Schools Release Preliminary End-of-Grade Test Scores; Improvement 'Across the Board'

WCPSS is reporting that preliminary North Carolina End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) test scores for 2009-10 show improvement "in virtually every subgroup of students in the Wake County Public School System, and also show a closing of the achievement gaps between white, African-American, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students at several grade levels. Additionally, 85 percent of students taking EOC tests passed those exams."

View the test scores categorized by grade… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 16, 2010 at 10:51am — No Comments

The 2010-2011 School Year Begins at Year-Round Schools Across Wake County

Source: WCPSS Communications Department
Transportation Patterns Change with the Opening of New Schools
Drivers should be prepared for changing transportation patterns caused by the opening of new schools and the return of school buses to the roadways transporting students to 49 year-round elementary and middle schools with the new school year beginning July 9.

In many cases, schools will be slightly shifting schedules to start the new school year. S… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 10, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

North Carolina Theatre "Annie" Discount

As you may have read on Triangle TRACKS, North Carolina Theatre's presentation of "Annie" will be at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium July 24-Aug. 1.

When you purchase four (or more) tickets to Annie with discount code "ORPHAN", you can save up to $15 per ticket.
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Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 1, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

"Eclipse" is Now in Theaters - Will your Tween See It?

I received a call from my college roommate last night. Her almost 11-year-old daughter had been invited to see the midnight showing of "Eclipse". She said her instincts were telling her to say NO - and not just because the movie started at midnight. She called me because she knew I had read the… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on June 30, 2010 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

When We Made Toys

Green Toys, Before Green Was Cool
By Tom Poland, from his "Across the Savannah" series

It was like cutting through steel. I had to get out my electric Black & Deck… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on June 28, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Congratulations to Stephanie Bost, Winner of Our "Annie" Ticket Giveaway

Triangle TRACKS and North Carolina Theatre would like to congratulate Stephanie Bost, winner of our "Annie" ticket giveaway contest. Stephanie posted a wonderful blog titled, "I dreamed of being on stage and of being 'Annie'". Because her post received the most visitor comments (15), she is our winner! We encourage you to take a moment to read he… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on June 25, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

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