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APRIL 23-29, 2014 UCW 19 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Classic Car Show Cars today are impressive, but even with fancy computers and large cup holders most cannot hold a candle to the beauty of the classic vehicles of the past. On Sunday April 27, the Lafayette Ford/Lincoln car dealership will sponsor its annual Classic Car Show as an event in the 32nd annual Dogwood Festival. Hay Street, starting at Huske Hardware, will be closed off and the street will be lined with dazzling feats of engineering. Antique cars, trucks, classics, customs, sports cars and classic bikes are all invited to participate. The only stipulation is that all cars and truck entries must be 1991 or older. All of the registered vehicles will compete for 50 different trophies. There are 20 People's Choice Awards. For other categories, the top three choices will receive a trophy. Cars in the original and custom category will be divided by the year of the car. There are also trophies for most unusual, "Old Skool Cool," Mayor's choice, best convertible, as well as a few others. Additionally, the first 100 entries will receive a commemorative dash plaque. Registration is $20 in advance and $25 he day of the show. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and judging begins at noon. Trophies will be awarded at 5:30 p.m.. All proceeds from this event will go the support the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival. For more information visit http:// www.faydogwoodfestival.com/ events_detail.aspx?id=44. Since 1984 the Crimestoppers have been active in Fayetteville/ Cumberland County. By working in conjunction with local law enforcement, they have helped in the arrest of 3,108 felons and recovered $6.7 million of property and narcotics since their inception. They do all of this with the assistance of local businesses and volunteers that donate time and money. This organization provides a way for the people of the community to be active in protecting the local people and their property. Another way to support a safe community and the Crimestoppers is by going to the Crimestoppers Barbecue. The proceeds from this event help provide law enforcement agencies with money to reward the people who call in tips that help them solve crimes in Cumberland County. Over the years the group has paid $312,000 in rewards. The annual barbecue is held in the Harris Teeter parking lot on April 25, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Harris Teeter is located at 2800 Raeford Rd. Plates can be purchased for $6. Each plate features mouth-watering barbecue, delicious potato salad, slaw and a dinner roll — not to mention the satisfaction of supporting a safer community. For more information email Duncan Hubbard at dhubbard@ holmeselectricsecurity.com or call 624- 6922. You can also visit http://www. faydogwoodfestival.com/events_detail. aspx?id=54. Remember all tips are held in complete confidence and tips leading to arrest can result in up to a $1,000 reward. Crime Stoppers BBQ Scavenger Hunt Cumberland County Schools is out for Spring Break the week of April 21-25. Start celebrating the Dogwood Festival early with the Spring Break Scavenger Hunt. Enjoy hunting for treasures and get to know more about Fayetteville's history at the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum. Let the learning continue over spring break with a visit to the museum. Search for special local history facts hidden among the exhibits. The scavenger hunt runs Tuesday, April 22 through Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and it is free and open to the public. This is perfect for second through fifth graders or anyone who wants to learn more about Fayetteville and the surrounding area. Call Bruce Daws at 910.433.1457 for information. CEED's Retail Rally The Retail Rally is an opportunity for local businesses to network and advertise products and services. Participating local small businesses are home-based. The Retail Rally is an opportunity to support local small businesses and to find items that just aren't available in most stores. The Retail Rally is set for Friday, April 25, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Sky View on Hay: 121 Hay Street. The Center for Economic Empowerment and Development is provides many services to the community. From small business support and loans to innovative training opportunities and even housing assistance, CEED offers business owners and the community a resources and information to help make the Fayetteville area better for everyone. Find out more about CEED and the Retail Rally at https://www. ncceed.org. While the bulk of the Dogwood Festivities happen during the last weekend in April, there are still several Dogwood sanctioned events that are worth attending. • The Fayetteville Citywide Cleanup takes place on Saturday, May 3 all over the city. Volunteers take spread out across the city and clean up the streets and by- ways. The cleanup takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact bobby Hurst at 910.483.7104 or bobbyhurst@aol.com to find out how you can help. •The 4th Annual Duck Derby is going on now, with ducks available for adoption at http:// www.fayurbmin.org. It's just $5 per duck and the grand prize is a new Toyota Scion. Come to Campbellton Landing for the Duck Derby Race and watch as thousands of ducks head down the Cape Fear River. The event benefits local nonprofits and the Cumberland County Schools system. Find out more at www.fayurbmin.org. • On May 10, Cape Beard: Follicles of Freedom hosts a Pig Pickin' for Austism. This is the 3rd Annual Pig Pickin' for Autism. The event also includes a car & motorcycle show, raffles, a skate demonstration, a dunk tank face painting, raffles an art auction and live music. It runs from 2-6 p.m. Call Steven Brack at 910.578.5196 for more information. Other Sanctioned Events