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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JULY 12 - 18, 2023 UCW 21 Follow Us Today! Stay up to date on all the Up & Coming Events in Cumberland County and surrounding areas! LIKE WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Wrong Place, Wrong Time At Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, riders of the Silver Bullet roller coaster were rudely interrupted in their fun when one passenger "indicated they wanted to get off the attraction," Fox News reported. The unnamed guest signaled their need to bail right after leaving the station. Operators stopped the ride, and all guests had to be evacuated, the park said, "following standard exit procedure." The roller coaster resumed operation about 30 minutes later. Ewwwwww! A visitor at Wonderland amusement park in Toronto, Ontario, was filled with more than wonder as he rode the Leviathan roller coaster, the Toronto Sun reported. Hubert Hsu said as his coaster car neared the top of one of the ride's loops, it collided with a bird — possibly a pigeon. "I looked down and saw blood on my hands and my face," Hsu said. "There was a feather on my hand, and feathers on the girl next to me's shirt. It seemed like the coaster car hit the bird and then it sort of exploded on us." Hsu said attendants gave them a roll of industrial brown paper towels, and he ended up washing up in a restroom. For The Birds The Cotehele medieval house in Cornwall, England, was set to be the site of a five-day cherry- picking festival, the BBC reported, but blackbirds foiled the plan. Laura Jarman of the National Trust said that 80 trees were full of the fruits on June 19, but two days later "the gardener came to tell me they'd all gone ... feasted on by the very cheeky blackbirds. They're so cute, we don't mind too much," she added. The site still plans to host an apple-picking event later in the year. Awesome! Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn, Washington, switched things up in June with a Grandparents Race, WMTV reported. It was part of Grandparents Weekend, where nanas and pop-pops received free admittance and could participate in prize drawings. About 25 grandparents competed in the race, charging out of the horse gates toward a finish line about 40 yards away. Two racers stumbled and fell during the sprint, but no one was hurt. Steve Butler of Everett was declared the winner. ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, sometimes you do not have to take action to fix problems. Certain issues will work themselves out on their own. Don't feel the need to rush in and find a quick solution. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Right now the spotlight is on you and your talents, Taurus. You have a large group of admirers who are looking to see what you can produce next. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 You will recover quickly from disagreements with others, Gemini. ese situations may give you a new perspective and compel you to change a few things for the better. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Confide in a friend about something that is trou - bling you, Cancer. Talking about the issue could start you down a path toward a solution. ank others for lending an ear. LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, on the outside everything may seem to be going along fine with a friend. But things may be different on the inside. Treat others tenderly to avoid piling on. VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Vacation vibes are high this week, Virgo. You are daydreaming about potential destinations. Narrow down your prospects and zero in on your favorite features. LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 You may want to know what another person is thinking but don't want to come off too pushy, Libra. If you phrase the question the right way, it won't seem like an interrogation. SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Your physical and emotional health may be a focal point this week, Scorpio. Book some time for reflec - tion, rest and relaxation. Solitude can help you clear your mind. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are staying on top of your responsi- bilities and have good energy moving through this week. However, by the time the weekend arrives you may be running on empty. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Try having some fun outside of your comfort zone, Capricorn. It is good to try new things from time to time and push the boundaries you have set up for yourself. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, this week you may find yourself meeting new people and fitting into groups you had not imagined. Network as much as possible while hav - ing fun along the way. PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, finances may have been on your mind and you are eager to pay off some debt. It could take a while, but you will be successful. 910•484•6200 contact: editor@upandcomingweekly.com Do you have a local business? Are you hosting an event? We need your info! Reach out to us today so we can tell your story!