Up & Coming Weekly

May 23, 2017

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12 UCW MAY 24-30, 2017 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM ere is always something fun to do at 4th Friday. e art openings, historical exhibits, music, shopping, activities, great dining experiences; what's not to love? On May 26, e Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County opens one of its most popular exhibits — the "Public Works" exhibition. What makes this exhibit so special is that all of the art in the show is by local artists from Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland Counties, Fort Bragg or Pope Field. e Fayetteville Public Works Commission sponsors the community-wide exhibit. Attendees are invited to vote for their favorite pieces. e "People's Choice" winner will receive a gift basket and the winners of the online virtual vote will receive prizes from the Arts Council. Many of the pieces will be available for purchase as well. e exhibit will be on display through July 22. Visit www.theartscouncil. com for more information. Each month, the Downtown Alliance plans fun, themed activities for 4th Friday. is month, the theme centers around the Field of Honor, which is sponsored by the Alliance and the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation. e Field of Honor, located at ASOM and the NC Veterans Park, is a living display of heroism that flies as a patriotic tribute to the strength and unity of Americans. Find out more at www. ncfieldof honor.com. Cape Fear Studios offers another option to view the work of local artists with its 27th Annual Members' Exhibit. e show includes pottery from visiting artist Ben Owens. ere will be a reception from 6-9 p.m. At Headquarters Library, enjoy big band music from Second Time Around. Favorites include pieces by Glenn Miller, Les Brown and more. e band will also perform music from the '50s, '60s and '70s from 7 to 9 p.m. Children will enjoy a visit to Fascinate-U Children's Museum where they can creats spring flowers and explore the museum from 7-9 p.m. for free. e Market House opens for 4th Friday with different exhibits throughout the year. is month, the exhibit is all about banking. Take in the exhibit and enjoy the view from upstairs from 6 to 10 p.m. e banking exhibit is in addition to the permanent exhibit, "A View from the Square: A History of Downtown Fayetteville." 4th Friday: A Celebration of Art a STAFF REPORT EVENTS Accredited by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board If you would like more information about the Cumberland County Department of Public Health's programs and services, health-related data, or community resources, please call 910-433-3600 or visit with someone at the information desk or visit our website at co.cumberland.nc.us/health.aspx#. Comments are welcome and can be submitted on our website at co.cumberland.nc.us/health/comment_form.aspx. The Health Department is located at 1235 Ramsey St. in Fayetteville. Buck Wilson, Public Health Director. co.cumberland.nc.us/health Tobacco Cessation Education For more information ( 910 ) 433-3892 or 433-3890 Be a Quitter! Health Education staff are available to speak at youth organizations, churches, schools, recreation centers about various health topics and services offered by the Department of Public Health. Call Laurel Handforth, Distribution Manager at 484-6200 * Must have own vehicle, valid drivers license and insurance. Email brief work history and contact information to laurel@upandcomingweekly.com Wednesday Distribution Route Knowledge of Ft. Bragg a Plus

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