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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM October 18-24, 2023 UCW 3 Submit your events and activities to editor@upandcomingweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLy.COM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 TEEN SCENE ARTISTRY: MINI PUMPKIN DECORATING HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY Tweens and teens are invited to express their creative expression through painting and various artistic crafts each week. This week's project is to come to the Headquarters Library's mini pumpkin patch and decorate a mini pumpkin. Kids 12-14 years and 15-18 years will be grouped together. For more information call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1361. The Headquarters library is located at 300 Maiden Lane in Downtown Fayetteville. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 MELODY VEALEY FOOTE BOOK SIGNING A BIT OF CAROLINA 5 p.m. Beardtoberfest is an exciting contest centered around facial hair. This lively event features a captivating competition that fosters camaraderie and serves the noble purpose of contributing to the betterment of our local community. Tickets are $15. All proceeds generated from this event are generously donated to the Karen Chandler Trust, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the local community. For more information visit Cape Beard's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cape.beard.9. 1 p.m. Discover the intricacies of light and shadow, perfectly timed for the eerie season. Engage in a captivating puppet show, create your own shadow puppets, and immerse yourself in an array of other exciting activities! For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1425. Open to all ages, and free to attend. CARRABBA'S HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL DINNER CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL 6:30 p.m. Arrive by broomstick or glide in like a specter. Just make sure you're not late because Carrabba's talented chefs have crafted a delectable four-course meal perfectly complemented by bewitching cocktails. Reservations are needed. Tickets are $65. RSVP by visiting https://bit.ly/3RQg9cY or call 910-486-9300. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 11 a.m. Help raise funds for breast cancer research and get your car washed at the same time! Hooters has organized a fundraiser car wash to raise funds to support breast cancer research. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at 501 McPherson Church Road. A donation of $10 is requested. . 3 p.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 6 p.m. Kick off Fall Festival in downtown Fayetteville on Friday evening with hayrides, food trucks, drinks, and live music! Tickets for the hayrides can be purchased on-site, only for walk-ins, at the intersection of Mason Street and Ray Ave. These 40-minute hayrides through the city center are a cherished tradition of the Dogwood Fall Festival that you won't want to overlook. For more information visit their website at https://www.thedogwoodfestival.com/, or call 910-323-1934. BEARDTOBERFEST BEARDACON: THE FIRST BEARD DIRTBAG ALES AND TAPROOM 1 p.m. Melody Vealey Foote, the author of "100 Things to Do in Fayetteville Before You Die" is signing her book at A Bit of Carolina. Fayetteville offers plenty to do for families, outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, foodies, adventurists, and everyone in between. The book helps you find all the places you need to hit and makes sure you will never be bored. Enjoy some great shopping and get your own signed copy. A Bit of Carolina is located at 306 Hay Street. A Bit of Carolina intends to have a festive fall Sunday. For more info, call 910-551-6537 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 6 p.m. This week the Mid-South Sports Radio Crew will be heading to the campus of Cape Fear High School as the Colts await the arrival of the Tigers of South View with hopes of securing a must win for a second-place conference finish. "Inside-the-Huddle" with Steve Driggers and all Cumberland County coaches begins the evening at 6 p.m. while Steve, Chris Koonce and Bill McMillan provide pre-game coverage at 7pm. Charles Koonce will call the action with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. Listen on SUNNY 94.3 FM or stream live on midsouthsports.net. SCIENCE OF SHADOWS HOPE MILLS COMMUNITY LIBRARY VALLEY AUTO WORLD HIGH SCHOOL GAME OF THE WEEK FAYETTEVILLE DOGWOOD FALL FESTIVAL FESTIVAL PARK GIVE A HOOT CARWASHES HOOTERS FAYETTEVILLE