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CityViewNC.com | 61 to City Hall, will be a multiple ramp bicycle motocross show performed by the athletes of Solution Action Sports. Some of the best BMX athletes in the world, including Diamondback Bicycles sponsored athletes Rob Armour and Chris Gerber (pictured right), will be performing live in the streets of Fayetteville. And multiple ramps mean multiple opportunities for the athletes to perform jumps and bring a bigger course visual with twice the action. is thrilling sports team is making some bold state- ments on and off the ramp. Solution Action Sports promotes what they call, "edu- cation through entertainment," by using their athletes to teach things like drug awareness, healthy lifestyles, anti- bullying and helmet safety in school assemblies. Justin Hardin, a representative from Solution Action Sports, said the company uses the athletes as real life exam- ples of hard work and perseverance to inspire starry-eyed kids to achieve their own goals of becoming professional athletes. Festivalgoers will even get the chance to meet and take a photo with the athletes and receive a free, signed poster in between each show. King said the show was brought in to bridge the gap for youth too old for the children's activities, making the Dog- wood truly an event fun enough for the whole family. e Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, a local non-profit organization that provides the support adults need to help children succeed, hosts the Partner- ships' KidStuff activities, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday in Festival Park and it will be a party. is year's theme is Celebrating 20 Years Championing Children's First 2,000 Days. Kids, toddler to five years of age, are invited to the big birthday bash that will be com- plete with birthday hats, games, treats and important in- formation for parents regarding resources for their young children. e Partnership for Children of Cumberland County is an advocate for developing life-long learners who will grow educationally, socially and emotionally to lead the commu- nity in the future. e Partnership KidStuff has become an exciting part of the festival and continues to provide resources to parents, such as Army Community Service, Cumberland County Library & Public Information Center, Fayetteville Storm Water Services and many child care providers and summer camps, through PNC Bank's Grow up Great interactive ex- hibit featured at the festival. Eva Hansen, President of PFC, and her staff invite par- ents to come explore these resources to help ensure that their child's first 2,000 days of life are successful. e 2014 festival will also include time-honored experi- We are dedicated to providing compassionate care in a manner that nurtures the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all those we serve. Specializing in short term rehabilitation and recovery with a community focused approach. Spacious rehabilitation gym with state of the art therapy equipment. Individual private suites that create a comfortable, home like environment. Discharge planning services that promote a safe transition back home. 2346 Barrington Circle Fayetteville, NC 28303 910.689.0150 www.haymountrehab.com 523 Country Club Drive Fayetteville, NC 28301 910.488.0711 www.wpnursing.com BMX athlete Chris Gerber

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