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62 | May/June 2019 MAY 4, 5-9 P.M. Derby Day Cape Fear Botanical Garden Expect the finest in fashion, food and entertainment while taking in "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" – plus games, contests and a raffle. Hosted by Friends of the Garden, the event ben- efits the garden, which is a crown jewel of Fayetteville. For information, check capefearbg.org. MAY 9-26 Memphis Cape Fear Regional Theatre Inspired by the true story of one of the first white DJs to showcase African- American music on the radio in the 1950s, this high-octane and uplifting musical will have you jumping out of your seat. "Memphis" is from the crea- tive team behind last season's CFRT blockbuster "Dreamgirls." For informa- tion, check cfrt.org. MAY 10, 7 P.M. Fayetteville Police Foundation Police Ball Highland Country Club Dinner, dancing, silent auctions and sa- lutes to officers and civilians will all be part of the Fayetteville Police Founda- tion's fourth annual Police Ball. The foundation supports the police depart- ment in its efforts to make the commu- nity safe. For information, check face- book.com/FPFforasafecity. MAY 16, 6-10 P.M. Blast from the Past Ramada Plaza The annual dinner-dance is hosted by the Cumberland County Council on Older Adults and will also feature a raf- fle, a photo booth and recognition of the nonprofit's volunteers. Proceeds will help the agency expand its free ser- vices to seniors. For information, check ccccooa.org. MAY 17-19 Piano competition and festival Fayetteville State University The Fayetteville Piano Teachers Asso- ciation is hosting its annual festival and piano competition Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. For information, check facebook.com/fay- ettevillepiano. MAY 18 Cole Humphrey Run/Walk, 8 a.m. The Derby Run/Walk, 8:15 a.m. Terry Sanford High School The Cole Humphrey Run/Walk, held at Cape Fear High School, raises money for the Cole Humphrey Memorial En- dowment, which supports football and baseball at the school. For information, check facebook.com/colehumphrey- run. The Derby Run/Walk, in memory of Justin Lopes and held at Terry Sanford High School, raises money for the Child Advocacy Center, Cy's World Founda- tion and the Justin Richard Lopes Me- morial Scholarship. For information, check its-go-time.com/the-derby-run. MAY 18, 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. A Day of Medieval Games & Thrones West Regional Branch Library Celebrate the end of the fantasy TV epic "Game of Thrones" with an entire day of medieval fun. Join re-enactors from the Society for Creative Anachronism as knights display swordsmanship in combat and fair ladies teach the basics of medieval dance. And more. For infor- mation, check cumberland.lib.nc.us. MAY 24 - JUNE 22 Public Works art exhibit The Arts Council This is a fun and varied art exhibit of all kinds of works by all kinds of people. That's because anyone can enter, from children to seasoned artists working in a variety of mediums. This is the 14th an- nual Public Works exhibit. For informa- tion, check theartscouncil.com. MAY 25, 11:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. Vegan Festival 124 Anderson Street The second annual Vegan Festival will feature vegan food, of course, as well as lifestyle vendors and educational speakers. Organizers say they want to encourage a healthy vegan lifestyle and to end suffering of farmed animals. For information and details, check vegan- festivalfaync.com. I N S I D E F A Y E T T E V I L L E M a y 1 8 M a y 1 8 M a y 1 0 TEXT "EVENTS" TO 88000 TO STAY UPDATED ON ALL LOCAL EVENTS

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