Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
Issue link: http://www.epageflip.net/i/1007462
WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 18 UCW JULY 25-31, 2018 Wellness Wednes- days at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. 5-8 p.m. Visit capefearbg.org to learn more. Parks and Recreation pools are open Tuesday- Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., through Labor Day. Cost for public swim is $1 for residents ages 12 and under; $2 for non-residents 12 and under; $2 for residents ages 13+; $4 for non-residents ages 13+. Visit fcpr.us/facilities/aquatics/ pools for information. Sunday Trail Run at Smith Lake Mountain Bike Trail. 3 p.m. Free to attend. This is a recurring run that takes place on the first Sunday of each month. All levels of run- ners welcome. Call 910-758- 9127 for information. National Day of the Cowboy at 7 Branch Arena, Lumber Bridge, through July 29. Friday and Saturday: Gates open at 5 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Sun- day: Gates open at noon, show at 2 p.m. Visit Dayofthe- cowboync.com for details. 4th Friday: A Midsummer Night Downtown in down- town Fayetteville. 6-10 p.m. Call 910-223-1089 for details. Wine-Tasting, Cheese and Appetizers at the Boarding House Tea Room, 3903 Ellison St., Hope Mills. 5-8 p.m. Open to the public. Call 910-527- 7455 to make reservations. 2018 Free to Be Me Empowerment Symposium at Simon Temple AME Zion Church. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Search the event on Facebook to register. Come See the Trains at Fascinate-U Children's Mu- seum Noon-4 p.m. Free. Call 910-829-9171 for information. The Marquis Slam at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County. 8-11 p.m. $10. Call 910-745-7219 for details. Fly-Tying Forum at John E. Pechman Education Center. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Call 910-868-5003 to register. Cape Fear River Trail is open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to dusk. Call 910-433- 1547 to learn more. Gallery 208 "Stand- point: A Group Exhibi- tion" features the work of 11 artists who work in art educa- tion in Cumberland County. 208 Rowan St. Call 910-484- 6200 for details. Hope Meals Food Truck Rodeo in the big parking lot at Town Hall. 5-8 p.m. Free to attend. Food available for purchase. Call 910-426-4103 for more information. "An Unlikely Refugee: The Story of a Python Named George" at Muse- um of the Cape Fear through Dec. 2. Free. Visit http://mu- seumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov for more information. Fayetteville SwampDogs vs. Peninsula Pilots at J.P. Riddle Stadium. 7:05 p.m. Visit goswampdogs.com for details. Garden Railway at Cape Fear Botanical Garden through Aug. 31. The miniature railway includes 450 feet of track with curves, bridges, plants, and, of course, trains. Call 910-486- 0221 for more information. C & E Gun and Knife Show at the Crown. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Visit www.crowncom- plexnc.com for details. Driving Trails There are more than 750 miles of themed driving trails in Cumber- land County. Antique trails, historical trails, cuisine trails, fish and game trails and more. Visit fayettevil- lenctrails.com to learn more. 9th Annual Fort Bragg Invitational at Stryker and Ryder Golf Courses through July 29. This is a gross scores tournament. 7:30 a.m. tee time start. Open to the public. Call 910-907-4653 or 910-396-3980 to register or for more informa- tion. Fayetteville SwampDogs vs. Morehead City Marlins at J.P. Riddle Stadium. 7:05 p.m. Visit gos- wampdogs.com for details. Murchison Road Community Farmers Market at north section of Bronco Square parking lot, in front of FSU Bookstore. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Local fresh produce and hand-made goods. SNAP accepted. Learn more at face- book.com/fayettevillefreshnc. BULLETIN BOARD WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 4 5 July 24 All-day fundraiser for the 2018 Purple Heart Dinner at the Chick-fil-A on Ramsey Street. Mention the event when placing order. August 4 Free to Be Me Empowerment Symposium hosted by Felica Thompson Ministries at Simon Temple AME Zion Church. Call 919- 307-6351 or email ddavispd@ gmail.com for information on sponsors and vendors. 1 Million Cups at FTCC every other Wednesday through the summer at 9 a.m. in General Classroom Building Room 114. Dates for July: 11 and 25. Visit 1millioncups.com/ fayetteville for more informa- tion. Liberty Hospice Services is seeking volunteers to spend one hour weekly with a hos- pice patient. Contact Tammy Taylor at 910-864-9210. USO of NC is seeking dedicated volunteers for three locations: Soldier Support Center, Warrior Transition Battalion, and Fayetteville Regional Airport. Volunteer application is online at volunteers.uso.org. The Retired Military Associa- tion and Auxiliary meet the second Friday of each month at noon for a potluck lunch and a meeting. Call 910-486- 9398 for details. Better Health of Cumberland County at 1422 Bragg Blvd. offers free classes on diabetes every Tuesday 8 a.m.-noon and every Thursday 5-7 p.m. Call 910-483-7534 for details. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6018 of Fayette- ville meets on the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at 116 Chance St. Call 910-323-3755 for details. Free ESL Civics and Citizen- ship application prep classes at FTCC. Call 910-484-1176 for more information. 1 WHAT'S UP AND COMING 3 28 26 29 25 27 FORT BRAGG/POPE A.A.F. 2 Bragg 'n Barn Thrift Shop is open Tuesday-Saturday 9a.m.-2p.m. Donations gladly accepted. First Friday monthly - free donated items to E4's and below. Email fbthriftshop@ aol.com or call 910-907-4053. Frame and Design Arts offers framing, engraving, embroidery and more. Call 910-394-4192 for more information. Fort Bragg Auto Skills Centers provide bays with lifts, tools and data software or hard copy instructions for vehicle repair. There are certified technicians on hand. Call 910-394-2293 or 396-8665 for details. The Fort Bragg Clay Target Center is located at 651 E. Manchester Rd. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Call 910-436-9489 for more information. Suicide Prevention information here. Fort Bragg Help Line: 910-396-HELP (4357). National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-suicide, 800-784-2433. National Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255). Military One Source: 800-342-9647. The Recycling Center on Fort Bragg accepts electronic waste, used cooking oil and other recyclables at the facility behind building 3-1137 in the Directorate of Public Works campus on the corner of But- ner and Reilly Roads, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more informa- tion, contact Recycling Special- ist Jeff Sloop at 910-432-6412 or visit sustainablefortbragg. com/braggaboutrecycling.