Up & Coming Weekly

July 26, 2022

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12 UCW JULY 27 - AUGUST 2, 2022 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM EVENT Segra Stadium hosts event to distribute school supplies by ASHLEY SHIRLEY Segra Stadium, home of the beloved Fayetteville Woodpeckers, will host its inaugural "Back to School Bash" event on Aug. 5. As the days melt off the sum- mer calendar, parents throughout Cumberland County know the time when they must trade flip-flops and sunscreen for lunch boxes and three- ring binders grows closer. Soon, the dreaded school supply lists will start circulating around Target, Walmart and grocery stores, sending local par- ents into a frenzy. For some, the color-coded folders and index cards bear no additional financial stress; for others, the notori- ously picky lists will be placed in the queue next to a growing number of items that have become increasingly expensive. North Carolina gas prices still hover around $4 per gallon, and the price of groceries continues to increase; many families will struggle to secure the school supplies their students need to start the year. To remedy this concern and ease some of the hardship associated with this time of the year, Segra Stadium is partnering with over 22 organiza- tions to hand out school supplies to students across Cumberland County from 6-9 p.m. at the event on Aug. 5. Up & Coming Weekly spoke to Kristen Nett, Community and Media Relations Manager for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, about the event and its importance within the community. "I knew a ton of 'Back to School' events happening all over the city," she explained. "So instead of duplicat- ing, I decided to bring all those efforts together. Our big goal is to partner with people who share the same goals — that's really important to us." e family-friendly event will en- tertain guests with games, a kid zone, batting cages and face painting — all free to those in attendance. Addition- ally, the stadium's concession stands will be open and offer food and bever- ages available to purchase. "We want families to stay and have fun, enjoy time with each other," Nett said. To prepare for August's event, fans can donate school supplies dur- ing games from July 26 — July 31 in exchange for a voucher which can be redeemed for a discounted $7 ticket. e ticket is good for any game left in the 2022 season. Public donations will be accepted until Aug. 5. Nett expressed her excitement over the forthcoming event and why proj- ects like these are close to the organi- zation's heart. "We are a multimillion-dollar business and can use our platform to come into this community and make a serious difference. It's very important to me that we equal the playing field and provide opportunities to people regardless of socioeconomic status. School is starting soon, and some people simply don't have the resourc- es — we want to bridge that gap." Families must register to participate, and supplies will be given on a first- come, first-served basis. Segra Stadium is located at 460 Hay St. in downtown Fayetteville. To register for the event, visit https://forms.office.com/pages/ responsepage.aspx?id=bLr1ayMS- 0aHO5q1XAC9JFug2voy1hFAl18UB_ YKCyJUQTMzVjJCWkJJREFTNFZO- TEtRRkQzQjVCTC4u. To donate, email Kristen Nett at knett@astros.com. To learn more about the Woodpeck- ers, visit www.fayettevillewoodpeck- ers.com/. Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Property and Casualty Insurance Retirement Benefits Paid Leave, Paid Holidays Cafeteria Plan (IRS Code Section 125) Cancer - Intensive Care or Critical Care Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending TRICARE Supplement Benefits • • • • • • • • • Security Officer Housekeeper Maintenance Technician • • • hr@faytechcc.edu • (910) 678-7342 • (910) 678-8378 We are actively recruiting for the following: We offer an excellent benefits package to include: To view the qualifications and/or apply for these and other positions, please visit our employment opportunities at https://faytechcc.peopleadmin.com/. For assistance or questions please contact FTCC Human Resources Start your new career with ASHLEY SHIRLEY, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcom- ingweekly.com. 910-484-6200.

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