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MAY 17-23, 2017 UCW 21 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM CUMBERLAND Foster Care Awareness Fair May 21 co.cumberland.nc.us Find us on social media The Cumberland County Department of Social Services will hold a Foster Care Awareness Fair May 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Cliffdale Library, 6882 Cliffdale Rd. The fair will provide attendants the opportunity to meet social workers, licensed foster parents and learn more about the process to foster children. May is National Foster Care Awareness Month and DSS is working with partners to help recruit more people to open their hearts and homes to children who need loving homes. Foster care information sessions are held on the third Thursday of each month at noon and 6:30 p.m. at the DSS building, 1225 Ramsey St. Call 910-491-1596 or go to ccdssnc.com for information. To become a foster parent in Cumberland County, a person must be at least 21 years old, financially stable and have sufficient room at home. E-Waste Drive May 20 Accepts Unused Electronics You can dispose of unwanted electronics and shred unwanted sensitive paperwork at the Electronic Waste (e-waste) Drive May 20, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Cumberland County Courthouse parking lot located off Ottis Jones Parkway and Gillespie Street. The drive is part of an effort to reduce waste and support a state law that prohibits disposing of computer equipment, televisions and other electronics in landfills. Electronics that can be recycled include, but are not limited to, lamps, vacuums, televisions (32 inches or smaller only), DVD players, radios, old computer cords, computers and small kitchen appliances. The electronics will be collected and recycled by Cumberland County Solid Waste Management. Televisions larger than 32 inches and large appliances are accepted at the Cumberland County landfill at 698 Ann Street, open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 910-321-6830 for more information. County Announces Budget Meetings The Cumberland County Public Library is hosting the special military exhibit, "The Things They Carried, The Words They Shared," through July 3 at Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane. The exhibit displays letters sent from deployed service members engaged in conflicts from World War I to Afghanistan to their families. This wartime memorabilia aims to show the evolution of communication trends and it's similarities in content. Geography, weaponry and adversaries transform with changing conflicts, but social ideals, coping mechanisms and the art of communication are constant. The exhibit also recognizes the contributions of military units not typically acknowledged and includes patches, colors and personal effects provided by present service members and veterans in the community. Go to www.cumberland.lib.nc.us or call 483-7727 for information. Library Exhibit Features Military Letters The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hold budget meetings for the Fiscal Year 2018 County Budget in May and June. All meetings will take place at the Courthouse, 117 Dick St. The county manager's proposed budget presentation will be May 25 at 7 p.m. in Room 118. The budget public hearing/work session will be June 5 at 7 p.m. in Room 118/564. Both meetings will be broadcast live on Fayetteville/Cumberland Educational TV (Spectrum Channel 5 and 97-3 on the digital tier) and also live from the County's website at www.co.cumberland.nc.us. The meetings will also be posted to the county's You Tube page. The complete budget meeting schedule is also available on the county's website. YOUR CITY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. www.fayettevilleNc.gov The City of Fayetteville recently launched its newly redesigned website, www.FayettevilleNC.gov, greatly improving the way it presents information to its citizens. The site is mobile-friendly and easily accessible from smart phones. ENGAGE WITH YOUR CITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with the City of Fayetteville on your favorite social networking Connect with the City of Fayetteville on your favorite social networking and media sites. These are the official social media accounts for the City. Your engagement makes the City of Fayetteville a better place. Subscribe to the City's YouTube Channel City-related content, including City Council Meetings, can be accessed on the City's YouTube channel. To subscribe, go to www.YouTube.com/CityOfFayettevilleNC.