CityView Magazine

2 October 2023 COLUMNS Editor's Corner: Bobby Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Someday You'll Thank Me: Mar y Zahran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Family Matters: Claire Mullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Good Reads: Diane Parfitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 The To-Do List: Your go-to spot for local events . . . . . . . . . . 54 Seen @ the Scene: A look at who was out and about . . . . . . 56 OCTOBER 2023 On the cover: From music to theater, dance to visual art, crafts to the written word, the arts enrich our lives and offer a source of self- expression. Cape Fear Valley Health presents Food, Wine and Art celebrates arts and culture as a path to a more vibrant community. Learn more about the 20 arts organizations that will take part with performances and presentations that showcase that spirit. 30 Homebuyer's checklist Our checklist helps you navigate one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. 48 Fall into fun! Autumn brings a host of ways to get out and enjoy cooler weather, indoor entertainment and, of course, a walk with the zombies. 52 Trick-or-treat? CityView readers share photos of their favorite trick-or-treat outfits. Special Inserts: Arts Council embarks on mission of connectivity and Fayetteville Marksmen 2023-24 schedule 38 A second chance Breast cancer survivor Toscha Ford is grateful for the love of family and support of health care professionals. 40 Backyard bounty A retired couple's journey from Jersey brings them to Cumberland County where they are pursuing a passion for gardening. 32 Real Estate Professionals 10 10 24 For the love of music Paul and Randolyn Emerson found common ground in a union nurtured by years together with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra. B U I L D . S U S TA I N . C O N N E C T.

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