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Inside Fayetteville SEPTEMBER 3 Librari-Con 2011 Headquarters Library 300 Maiden Lane An annual anime convention featuring an- ime viewing, panels and forums, artists and more. Come see the library transformed for a day into a place full of excited teens dressed in costumes. Information: Missy Lang, 910.483.7727, ext.306 http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us SEPTEMBER 3 Northwood Temple MOPS Children's Consignment Sale Gently used baby gear, nursery, feeding and diapering essentials, clothes, maternity, books, CDs/DVDs, toys and boutique overstocks. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the half-off sale is from noon until 3 p.m. A fundraiser for Northwood Temple Mothers of Preschoolers and the Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation's Friends of the Cancer Center (FOCC). www.northwoodmops.com Information: SEPTEMBER 8 – NOVEMBER 3 Civil War Discussion Series Headquarters Library A unique reading and discussion series led by Dr. Bes Spangler, recently retired from Peace College in Raleigh. "Let's Talk About It: America's Greatest Conflict" will feature lively discussion of five novels written about the American Civil War. The series begins on Sept. 8 and concludes on Nov. 3. Registration for the discussions is required and can be done online, by telephone, or in person at any branch. Information: 910.483.7727, or text "ccplinfo" to 66746 SEPTEMBER 8 Women's Giving Circle/ Power of the Purse A luncheon hostd by the Women's Giving Circle of Cumberland County with Roy Williams, UNC head basketball coach, as the featured speaker . Williams and his wife, Wanda, have served as honorary chairs for Carolina Covenant, raising more than $10 million in scholarship money so that 34 | September/October • 2011 low-income students can receive a debt- free education at Carolina. Tickets to the Power of the Purse event are $75.00 each. Information: Alisa Debnam at 910.818.3840. SEPTEMBER 9 – 11 21st Annual Greek Festival A favorite fall event in Fayetteville, the Greek Festival at the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church is now in its 21st year. Admission is free and there are many activities for children, Greek mu- sic and dancing demonstrations and every form of Greek food for sale. 614 Oakridge Ave. Information: 910.484.8925. SEPTEMBER 10 Lafayette Birthday Celebration Celebrate the birthday of Fayetteville's namesake, the Marquis de Lafayette. Events include historic reenactments, a tour that retraces Lafayette's visit in 1825, the Lafay- ette Open Fencing Tournament, a 5K/10K run, a Lafayette Birthday Sidewalk Sale, a barbecue and concert and children's activi- ties. Information: http://www.lafayette society.org SEPTEMBER 10 Festival of Yesteryear Come to the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. for a day of family friendly activities focusing on the colonial period. Meet and talk with re-enactors and enjoy a Punch and Judy puppet show. 801 Arsenal Avenue, Fayetteville. Information: Leisa Greathouse, 910.486.1330 SEPTEMBER 15 – 25 Cumberland County Agricultural Fair Held annually at the Cumberland County Coliseum Complex, the fair is one of the largest county fairs in North Carolina and features educational, business, military, and agricultural exhibits. Information: 910.438.4100 http://www.atthecrown.com SEPTEMBER 15 Fayetteville After Five Every third Thursday from May through September folks gather in Festival Park from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. to listen and dance to live music and participate in games and giveaways. Hay Street and Ray Avenue. SEPTEMBER 16 Schubert's "Great" Symphony Join other orchestra lovers at Methodist University to enjoy Schubert's finest work for orchestra, including Peer Gynt's "In the Hall of the Mountain King". 5400 Ramsey St., Fayetteville. Information: 919.789.5501. http://www.ncsymphony.org SEPTEMBER 16 – OCTOBER 16 Kente Exhibition Textile of Unity: Ghanian Kente View a collection of Ghanaian Kente cloths and watch as master weaver from Ghana demonstrates the art of Kente weaving at Fayetteville State University. Information: 910.483.6152. http://www.umojafaync.org SEPTEMBER 17 – 18 Renaissance Faire A free and open to the public Renaissance Faire sponsored by Fort Bragg MWR and held at Smith Lake Recreation Center on Fort Bragg. Come enjoy paragon jousting, unicorn & warhorse rides, living his- tory exhibits, period-inspired games and activities, and renaissance dance and music. Information: 910.396.9126. http://www. fortbraggmwr.com/renfaire.php SEPTEMBER 18 8th Annual Local Artists Blues Showcase Listen to Fayetteville's top performers during the Blues Showcase at the Head- quarters Library, including Corky Jones & Mighty Blue, Blues Enigma, Lakota John & Friends, D.C. Collins and guest artists and Presenters Jane Casto and Claudia Swartz.

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