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assistance in horticulture areas, water and land usage. In the Victorian era mansion of the Raeford-Hoke Museum Worms, Bees and Wine in central Raeford, Junior Master Gardeners harvest and share food growth in nine 4 feet by 4 feet plots for school projects, shelters and food kitchens. Some of the food at Fayetteville's Community Garden also goes to charities and to the less for- tunate. Sandhills Area Land Trust (SALT) coordinates Fay- etteville's Community Garden. SALT has helped save over fif- teen thousand acres of land for conservation and preser- vation. They also support the publication of books on the flora of the Sandhills. The nearly one hundred 20 feet by 20 feet plots con- tain gardens which have been an anchor for redevel- opment in a community gar- den near the Old Wilming- ton Road section close to the PWC Building on Eastern Boulevard in Fayetteville. The Solar Center at NCSU is a model of practi- cal learning and economic empowerment. They offer classes in wind, solar and thermal (water) technologies to produce heat and electricity. Students get hands on training and prepare for the national certifica- tion for photovoltaic and thermal installers tests. From Spring Lake to Laurinburg local food is supported and provided in community sponsored and conveniently lo- cated Farmers' Markets. Many take place in the parking lots of Transportation Museums, history centers, flea markets and center business districts on several or more days a week. Honey beekeepers are teaching classes and making appear- ances at Raeford's Turkey Festival and Fayetteville's Umoja Festivals and providing webinar educational presentations as well as having basic beekeeping classes in each county in the region. Hobby beekeepers are encouraging the development of local pollination and honey production. The viniculture industry is growing in the state. Each re- gion has guides and wine tastings. There are over a hundred wineries spread throughout the state. Danc- ing, good music and mellow wine are offered on every other Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. in Wagram's Cy- press Bend Vineyards. In a large tent and wooden floor, four musicians play pop, jazz, rhythms and blues, rock as well as standards and people are seen shaking away cobwebs. Warehouse, a church based not-for-profit organization, col- lects and resells used appliances and building materials. They have an annual Recycled Art Show, where artists submit works from recycled, reused and preserved materials. What once was sandy is becoming a bit greener each year. The cauldron to support local food production and reduce chemicals in lawns and farms is showing results. Sustainability is a growing and positive trend in the Sandhills. CV In the art and recycled community, the Restore BORDEAUX SHOPPING CENTER MEDICAL US HEALTHWORKS – Urgent care and workman's comp BORDEAUX OPTICAL – Optician, contacts, glasses & repairs CFVMC BLOOD ASSURANCE – Blood donor center BORDEAUX DRUG – Pharmacy CURVES – 30 minute workout for women CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOME HEALTH CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOSPICE CUMBERLAND CHILDREN'S CLINIC – Pediatric care CAPE FEAR PAIN MANAGEMENT HANGER PROSTHETICS – Prosthetic's and orthotics CARDINAL HEALTH – Nuclear pharmacy CHILD BIRTH EDUCATION SERVICES OF FAYETTEVILLE LIBERTY HOME CARE COMPREHENSIVE NEURO-DIAGNOSTIC RESTAURANTS TONY'S PIZZA – The Real New York Pizza, sold by the slice FUJO'S – Chinese cuisine KYOTO'S EXPRESS – Japanese cuisine SUBWAY – Variety of hot and cold subs BORDEAUX DRUG – Sandwich shop, snack bar SPECIALTY SHOPS SHARONVIEW FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CAROLINA PLANNING - Insurance CASTLE UNIFORMS – Uniforms and supplies GRACES HALLMARK – Card and gift shop RADIO SHACK – Electronic needs FOCUS NAIL & SPA – Manicures & pedicures SANDHILLS MUSIC – Instruments and lessons LIBERTY MEDICAL SPECIALTIES – Medical supplies HEALTH OASIS – Health food and supplements QWIK PACK & SHIP – Mailing, shipping & copying WE ALSO HAVE ROSES – Discount store HIGHLAND CLEANERS – Laundry mat/Dry cleaners CARLIE C'S IGA – Grocery store 1740-A Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304 www.BordeauxCenter.com 910.323.0063 CityViewNC.com | 59

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