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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2023 UCW 3 Submit your events and activities to editor@upandcomingweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLy.COM WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 82ND BAND QUINTET & VOCALISTS THROCKMORTON LIBRARY The 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus will help the Throckmorton Library cele- brate a great summer season of reading with a world-class musical presentation. Don't miss this opportunity to hear them in person. This event is open to everyone: Active duty personnel, family members, retirees, and everyone of all ages with access to Fort Liberty. For more informati- on, call 910-396-2665. SATURDAY, JULY 29 SMASHING CARS FOR GARY 5435 CORPORATION DRIVE 2 p.m. Carolina Waves, Big Mouf Media and Bee Nicole team up for the biggest pool party in the Carolinas this Summer – The BIG Waves Pool Party. There will be live music and performances, vendors, games, prizes and of course, sunshine and good vibes by the pool side. The party will be hosted by Mir.I.am & Bee Nicole. Tickets start at $20 at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/big-waves-pool-party-tickets-658096663837 Tickets are $25 when you buy them on the day of the event. 9:30 a.m. The Military Spouse Professional Net- work is looking forward for some commu- nity connection over coffee. The Military Spouse Professional Network is a supportive community of like-minded spouses who understand the challenges of balancing a career with the demands of a military lifestyle. The gathering will take place on the fourth floor of the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation in Downtown Fayetteville for light refreshments and amazing conversation. Sign-up to save your seat and ensure that you receive updates as they become available. Reservations can be made at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-connection-tickets-668348617707. For any questions, email mspn@uschamber.com OPEN MIC NIGHT 500 N REILLY ROAD 7 p.m. Come share your poetry, music, comedy or thoughts at open mic night at Wana Navu Kava Bar This week's Open Mic Night is being hosted by Michael Thomas. Sign up starts at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is at 7 p.m. There is no cost to sign up. This is Fayetteville's only kava bar. A kava bar is an establishment that serves kava drinks, which are made from the South Pacific pepper plant of the same name. The drink is not alcoholic or hallucinogenic, but instead acts as a relaxant and even sedative, reducing anxiety. TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 FRIDAY, JULY 28 MATERIAL WORLD EXHIBITION ARTS COUNCIL OF FAYETTEVILLE 6 p.m. This is an immersive contemporary art ex- perience. Get ready for Material World, one of the "must see" exhibits this year. Material World: A Contemporary Fiber Art Exhibition is a juried exhibition featuring over sixty 2D and 3D works from a wide range of fiber artists from across the United States. These selected works expand the de- finition of fiber art and push the boundaries of the medium. These boundaries are examined through the lens of the contemporary fiber artist, whether it be through unconventional materials, modern subject matter, or a reimagining of traditional fiber practices in a contemporary context. 11 a.m. MONDAY, JULY 31 SATURDAY, JULY 29 70TH ANNIVERSARY KOREAN WAR ARMISTICE 300 MAIDEN LANE 10:30 a.m. Join the Cumberland County Library for a celebration commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Armistice of the Korean War, honoring the Americans and North Carolinians who fought in that conflict. The Military History Foundation of North Carolina and the Fayetteville Korean-American Association will be pre - senting the talk. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1365 or registering online at https://cumberlandnc.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?E- ventId=104287&ln=ALL&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/07/20 BIG WAVES POOL PARTY 150 ANDREWS ROAD 10 a.m. Join Dirtbag Ales for an afternoon of fun and fundraising. For a $5 and up donation, you can choose from spray paint, a sledgehammer, a bat and even a crowbar. The crush vehicle has been generously donated by Bladen County Sheriff's Of- fice. Redneck BBQ Lab will also have a plate sale for $10 a plate. The plate in- cludes BBQ, baked beans, bread roll, and coleslaw. The fund will go toward the medical expenses for retired First Sergeant Gary Turlington. Any other inquiries for this event can email info@dirtbagales.com SUNDAY, JULY 30 FRIDAY, JULY 28 NATURE HIKE CARVERS CREEK STATE PARK 7 p.m. Come out for a ranger-led nature hike. The park rangers and the friends of Carvers Creek State Park will be exploring our fire- -dependent longleaf pine ecosystem and observing numerous native species to the Sandhills. You will also see some longleaf pine trees with red-cockaded woodpecker cavities. Bring a bottle of water, a camera (if you like taking pictu- res), and your walking shoes! Meet at the small parking lot at Sandhills Access. Registration is required. To register, email carvers.creek@ncparks.gov or call 910-436-4681 to sign up. COFFEE CONNECTION 201 HAY STREET