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DECEMBER 6 - 12, 2017 UCW 23 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Hope Mills News & Views EVENTS What's 'Up & Coming' in and around Hope Mills during the holidays? a STAFF REPORT ere is a flurry of upcoming holiday activities to partake in and sights to see in Hope Mills and the surrounding area. Whether you prefer big, festive parade crowds or quiet, one-on-one walks, Cumberland County has something for everyone this holiday season. • Dec. 1-30 Christmas Lights at Denton Ridge on Ramsey Street starts with a tram ride accompanied by Christmas music and lights. Stops include a live Na- tivity scene, an old-timey country store, Mrs. Claus' bake shop and a museum of early 1900s farming equipment. Marshmallow roasting and free photos with Santa are also available. Open every weekend Dec. 1-30. Entry is $10 per person. For more informa- tion, visit www.dentonridge.com. • Dec. 1-23 Christmas in Paradise at Paradise Acres in Hope Mills features, in addition to lights, a holiday buffet, live Nativity scene, train rides, inflatables, fried moon pies, marshmallow roast- ing and the Clauses. Admission is free. Open every ursday, Friday and Saturday from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1-23. Call (910) 424-2779 for details. • Dec. 1, 2, 8, 22, 29 Nothing adds excitement to an evening like a hockey game. With five home games this month, it is easy to come out and sup- port your local team. All local games are at the Crown. Learn more about the team and pur- chase tickets at www.marksmenhockey.com. • Dec. 1-17 "e Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is a beloved Christmas tradition at Cape Fear Regional eatre. is comedic classic tells the story of the awful Herdsman kids and how they wreak havoc on a local production of the Christmas story. For tickets and informa- tion, visit www.cfrt.org. • Dec. 4-17 "It's a Wonderful Life" at Gilbert eater runs through Dec. 17. is classic pro- duction is based on the 1946 comedy-drama produced and directed by Frank Capra star- ring Jimmy Stewart. Watch local talent bring this timeless tale of hope to life. Visit www. gilberttheater.com to purchase tickets. • Dec. 7-21 Christmas in the Park occurs at Arnette Park adjacent to the Cape Fear River. Enjoy a half-mile stroll on a paved walking trail and take in the sights and sounds of Christmas. Other features include local musi- cians, a Christmas Express train, food vendors, a marshmallow pit, Santa, and an outdoor movie screen with holiday films. Tickets cost $10 per vehicle. Open every day Dec. 7-21, 6-9 p.m. Call (910) 433-1547 for details. • Dec. 7-30 Holiday Lights in the Garden at Cape Fear Botanical Garden offers a mile-long walk to admire the decoration of the garden's natural winter plant life and structures. Other attractions include a synchronized light show, Santa photos, s'mores and free kids' crafts. Entry is $5-12 depending on age and member- ship. Open ursday through Sunday, Dec. 7-30. Learn more at www.capefearbg.org. • Dec. 7-9 Sweet Tea Shakespeare presents "Behold, a Folk Christmas Cantata" at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. e production features musi- cians and actors with music from Andrew Peterson's "Behold the Lamb of God" and the Oh Hellos. Find out more at www.sweetteashakespeare.com. • Dec. 7 Multimodal Congestion Management Plan Public Meeting No. 2 at Hope Mills Parks and Recreation Center from 6-8 p.m. Open house starts at 6 p.m., presentation starts at 6:30 p.m. Several potential transportation alternatives will be pre- sented to address transportation issues in Hope Mills. e Hope Mills Board of Commissioners may be attending the meeting, and there could be a possible quorum. To learn more about the study, visit www.HopeMillsPlan.org. For more informa- tion, contact Joel Strickland of the Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization at jstrickland@ co.cumberland.nc.us or (910) 678-7622. • Dec. 8-10 Nothing says Christmas like a perfor- mance of the "e Nutcracker." Join the NC State Ballet (Dec. 9-10, www.crowncomplexnc.com) at the Crown to see Tchaikovsky's iconic two-act bal- let. Or, join e Dance eatre of Fayetteville (Dec. 8-10, www.dancetheatreoffayetteville.com) for a more acrobatic take on the classic show. • Dec. 9 Fayetteville's Rotary Christmas Parade brings the spirit of Christmas into downtown. e parade starts at 11 a.m. and features bands, floats and more. Free to attend. Learn more at www.rota- rychristmasparade.com. • Dec. 9-17 Santa and his sleigh will be in down- town Fayetteville. Enjoy a carriage ride with the jolly elf, and take in the charming sights and sounds of Fayetteville during the holidays. Call (910) 223-1089 for tickets and information. • Dec. 10 Have you ever wondered what the lofts above the Hay Street restaurants and shops look like? Don't miss the Downtown Candlelight Loft Tour. This self-guided tour lets you peek inside the historic living spaces (and some newer ones, too). Call (910) 223-1089 to reserve your spot. • Dec. 14-17 e Crown hosts Disney on Ice "Dare to Dream," a production that will entertain Disney fans of all ages. Visit www.crowncomplexnc.com for tickets and information. • Dec. 16 Ryan's Reindeer Run in downtown Fayetteville is not only a fun way to get some ex- ercise, it is a celebration of life. Come dressed in holiday costumes, bring your friends and family and run – because you can. Register at active.com or www.ryansreindeerrun.com. • Dec. 16 e Cumberland Oratorio Singers pres- ent "We Sing to Remember" at First Baptist Church. Titles of this concert will have a Christmas theme and will also include Part I of "Messiah," an integral part of this season. Visit www.singwithcos.org to learn more. "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" runs Dec. 1-17 at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. The Downtown Candlelight Loft Tour Dec. 10 offers a chance to check out historic living spaces. Photo courtesy of Hank Parfitt.