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C F C Cape Fear Crematory, Inc. More cost effective than traditional burial We offer private family viewings Compassionate support during your grieving process Affordable cremation services available 24 hours a day Serving eastern NC for more than 30 years CHRISTMAS IN ARNETTE PARK COSTS $2 for admission www.capefearcremation.com 6765 Sandy Creek Road Stedman, NC 28391 910.323.8898 $1 for stick for roasting marshmallows $1 for four marshmallows $1 for each craft project $1 per person for train ride $5 for Santa photo Save Your Spot in the 2013 BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY CityView Hits stands January 15th CALL TODAY 910.423.6500 54 | November/December • 2012 the look of a Christmas tree chorus line keeping up with the beat of the song. "The music is programmed in-house by one of our supervisors," Brady said. Children jump up and down to the music pointing their fingers at the musi- cal site in front of them. What could be more delightful for a six-year-old? One thing could be that long awaited visit with Santa Claus. The jolly old elf also likes to see the lights at the park and makes an appearance every year. Children can visit St. Nick in his decorated house, sit on his lap and whisper their wishes to him while having their photo taken. Aſter a stroll through the lights and a visit with Santa, everyone in the fam- ily might have worked up an appetite. Brady said there is plenty of food for visitors, "We have hot dogs, hamburg- ers, funnel cakes and cotton candy." A night out in the crisp December air would not be complete without sip- ping some rich hot chocolate. If the hot chocolate doesn't warm up your toes, there are fire pits available for toasting marshmallows. Those who want to take a few minutes to rest can pop a warm, toasted, sweet treat into their mouths as marshmallows are sold on site. Rest- ing visitors can also enjoy a large movie screen which shows a variety of 30-min- ute cartoons. It's not only a night of lights and hot chocolate; Cumberland County's talent is on display through performances by local groups and musicians. "We invite the different recreation centers to ask those who are taking classes with them if they would like to perform. We have also invited area schools choruses to share their talent," Brady said. Children who visit don't have to leave the magical night empty-handed. Under the picnic shelter children can make some lucky person a hand-made Christmas present, which might be an ornament in the shape of their hand or magnet photo frame. "The craſt we have changes every night," Brady said. Watching children leave this night of wonderment, seeing them proudly clutch the giſt they made or look back for one last view of the sparkling lights, is worth the trip. A night at Christmas in the Park is a night when simple, spe- cial Christmas memories are made, the ones everyone from the youngest to the oldest will keep with them for many years. CV

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