Up & Coming Weekly

November 03, 2020

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.

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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM NOVEMBER 4-10, 2020 UCW 15 Lake Rim offers fall activities a STAFF REPORT FREE HEALTH CARE • for uninsured Adults call 910.485.0555 EVENT NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENTS *PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation offers a variety of locations around town to enjoy the outdoors. Lake Rim Park on Tar Kiln Drive offers an assortment of ameni- ties including picnic areas, horseshoe pits, walking trails, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, athletic fields, natural areas and children's playg- rounds. In addition to park facilities, a number of tours and activities are offered in November and December. Tar Kiln Tour — Nov. 10, 2 to 4 p.m., free, ages 10+ Participants can take a behind-the- scenes look at a historical treasure located at Lake Rim Park. Join a park ranger to view the remnants of the Weed's Lightwood Plant, a century- old turpentine factory. Learn about the importance of the naval stores industry in North Carolina and find out why we are known as "The Tar Heel State." Call to register, space is limited. Kayak Tours — Nov. 14, 9:30 to 11 a.m., $15, $5 w/own boat, adults and ages 10+ Lake tours are perfect for those trying kayaking for the first time and seasoned paddlers looking to relax on the water. All the equipment and basic instruction for beginners will be provided. We recommend beginners participate in a lake tour before going on a kayak trip. Tours are dependent on the weather. Call to register, space is limited. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Color Hunt — Nov. 18, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., free, all ages Conduct experiments to observe a rainbow of colors, discover why colors change in the fall and then search the park for an array of colors on a scavenger hunt. Call to register, space is limited. Archery Clinic — Dec. 5, noon to 3 p.m., $5, Ages 8+ This class is designed to introduce the sport of archery to beginners. Participants will use compound bows as they learn the basics of archery to include safety, proper stance and follow through. Adults are welcome too. Registration begins Nov. 23, space is limited. All facilities are open to the pub- lic on a first come, first serve basis unless they are reserved. Contact the park office at 910-433-1018 to reserve facilities or register for events. Office hours are Mon. — Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit https://w w w.fcpr.us/parks- trails/parks/lake-rim-park for more information. VOLUME 14 | ISSUE 10 OCTOBER | 2020 Inspiring, educating, empowering and celebrating women in our community M A G A Z I N E West Fayetteville Farm Girls Fall Flavors for Your Table Help for Women's Health Carve and Craft Pumpkin Art More inside: VOLUME 14 | ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER | 2020 Inspiring, educating, empowering and celebrating women in our community M A G A Z I N E Easy Entertaining with Friends and Family Amplifying Thanks with a Grateful Attitude Destressing the Holidays Soup's On: Simple Suppers More inside: Simple Pleasures Simple Pleasures BY, FOR & ABOUT Inspiring, educating, empowering and celebrating women in our community

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