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30 UCW NOVEMBER 14-20, 2018 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WCLN 105.7 UNIVERSAL TRUTH. AUTHENTICALLY LOCAL. what faith sounds like cooler weather, layers of warm clothing and a cup of hot apple cider Fa is here CUMBERLAND e Health Department is offering flu vaccinations to children and adults at the Immunizations Clinic at 1235 Ramsey St. Uninsured children six months to 18 years old may receive the vaccination for free. e Immunizations Clinic is open Monday through ursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., every second and fourth Tuesday until 7 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon. Walk-ins are welcome except for Friday afternoon service, which is limited and available by appointment only. Call 910-433-3633 or 910-433-3657 for information. Flu Shots eWaste Recycling Drive Saturday, Nov. 17 8 a.m. – Noon Courthouse Parking Lot Gillespie Street Downtown Fayetteville Electronics that can be recycled include, but are not limited to, lamps, vacuums, televisions that are 50 inches or smaller in size, DVD players, radios, computers and small appliances. Almost anything with a cord can be recycled at the drive. e electronics will be collected by Cumberland County Solid Waste Management for recycling. Televisions larger than 50 inches, large appliances, and hazardous waste materials will not be accepted at the drive, however they may be dropped of at the Ann Street landfill or any of the Container Sites throughout the county. To see a full list of container site locations and operating hours, go to co.cumberland.nc.us/ solid_waste. A partnership between Cumberland County, Cumberland County Schools, City of Fayetteville and Sustainable Sandhills, the e-waste recycling drive is part of an effort to reduce waste and support a state law that prohibits disposing of computer equipment, televisions and other electronics in North Carolina landfills. ousands of titles in good condition at low prices. Book Sale @ Your Library Saturday, Nov. 17 Sunday, Nov. 18 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane Entrance to the book sale is through the back door. Methods of payment include cash, check and credit/debit cards (minimum purchase of $10) A s late-year holiday celebrations approach, the Cumberland County Department of Social Services joins the nation in celebrating November as Adoption Awareness Month. e department is seeking foster and adoptive parents who are willing to open their hearts and homes to a child in need. e theme for this year's awareness month is "In eir Own Words: Lifting Up Youth Voices," and the emphasis is on helping adolescents find homes, as they are less likely to be adopted than younger children and more likely to age out of foster care without strong or stable family support. Cumberland County DSS works with partner agencies and organizations to help find permanent homes for children ages 0 through 21. Fifty-three children were adopted through Cumberland County DSS in 2017 and the agency is constantly looking to increase that number. "We are seeking foster and adoptive parents that are willing to partner with our agency to provide a safe, stable, nurturing, and flexible home for our foster children," said Assistant Director of Children's Services Sandy Conner. "e ability to empathize and understand our diverse population of children is desired. We strive to offer foster and adoptive families for our children that will help them persevere despite the challenges that they have faced." To become a foster parent, a person must be: • At least 21 years of age • A Cumberland County resident • Financially stable and have sufficient room in their home Information sessions about adopting and fostering are held the third ursday of each month at noon and 6:30 p.m. in the DSS first-floor conference rooms. e DSS building is located at 1225 Ramsey St. Visitors should use the Hillsboro Street entrance, where the conference rooms are located. For more information, call 910-677-2541 or go to ccdssnc.com for more information. November is Adoption Awareness Month In Their Own Words: Lifting Up Youth Voices News for Cumberland County Residents co.cumberland.nc.us Cumberland Matters