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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 12 UCW SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 5, 2021 EVENT Woofstock: A groovy fundraiser by ELAINA J. MARTIN WoofStock, Fayetteville Animal Pro- tection Society's pet fundraising event, is slated for Friday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. It will take place at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. ere will be dinner, drinks, live bands, swag to take home and a few new surprises will be featured. Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, Inc., or FAPS, is the only Cumberland County no-kill, non- profit animal shelter supported by volunteers, grants and individual con- tributions. FAPS receives no state or federal funding to operate and relies solely on the community to support its mission in rescuing and successfully placing companion animals in their forever homes. Currently, there are 79 animals housed at the facility that need to be adopted. While stores, restaurants and busi- nesses came to a halt due to CO- VID-19, there was still a need for safe havens for animals. Despite missing out on their normal fundraising ef- forts and major changes in operating protocols, FAPS has continued to give second chances to discarded and abandoned pets in our community. Jackie Peery, Executive Director of FAPS said, "2020 was a difficult year financially without our major fund- raiser. WoofStock is very vital to FAPS's mission." In lieu of WoofStock, last year FAPS hosted an online silent auction. "We got a lot of stuff for the auction," Peery said. "It was a great to have something of no value to you be something that someone else could use." COVID-19 also affected people at the organization. FAPS was not open to the public and staff hours were reduced. Volunteers helped out. "is is WoofStock's ninth year," Peery said. "Five hundred people are expected at WoofStock this year." Pro- ceeds help FAPS to continue their mis- sion to not only spay/neuter, vaccinate and microchip each pet, but also provide food, shelter and veterinary care while under the care of FAPS. e event is strictly for adults. As much as all involved love their pets, they will not be at the event. If you want to adopt an animal, the hours the facility is open to the public is Friday from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. FAPS will operate by appointment Tuesday-ursday. ere will be a variety of food at the event. Little Taco will be making taco boxes. Also, hot dogs and sausages will be available. A baked potato bar will also feed attendees. Dirtbag Ales is a sponsor. ey are donating 3 beers – Blood Orange Kolsch. Old-Brew Mocha Porter and Crispy Boiz Seltzer - included with the ticket price. It is an open bar, but tips are appreciated. ere will be fun activities with lawn games such as corn hole and Jenga. ere is no dress code. Some people wear tie-dye etc. Don't have anything tie-dye? ere will be a station where attendees can dye their own shirt. All CDC social guidelines will be followed. While there will be indoor seating, WoofStock will primarily be outside. Tables will sit four to six people and will be spaced out to meet social distancing guidelines. With its groovy attitude and laid-back atmo- sphere, WoofStock is an event with a cause which is to continue to help our community's homeless animals find forever homes. Check out FAPS on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fapspet or on their website at www.fapspet.org for more information on WoofStock and FAPS. Your only LOCAL Beer-Wine-Seltzers-Ciders- Open up a can of Autumn with this delicious pumpkin ale! Made with real pumpkin puree in every batch, paired with brown sugar, ginger root and hand cracked spiced including allspice, gloves and cardamom. Gordgeous contains no cinnamon or nutmeg. Because it's different than other pumpkin ales. And that is a beautiful thing. CHEERS ABV: 6.4% IBU: 29 TASTING NOTES: Heavy aroma of fresh ginger Medium bodied smooth mouthfeel Savory spice balance ZOA Energy drinks Distributor ELAINA J. MARTIN, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200. e WoofStock fundraiser for FAPS is scheduled Oct. 1. (Photo courtesy FAPS)

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