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DECEMBER 13 - 19, 2017 UCW 25 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. 13-30 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. 13-23 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. 22, 29 Nothing adds excitement to an evening like a hockey game. With five Fayetteville Marksmen home games this month, it is easy to come out and support your local team. All local games are at the Crown. Learn more about the team and purchase tickets at www.marksmen- hockey.com. • Dec. 13-17 "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 information, visit www.cfrt.org. • Dec. 13-17 "It's a Wonderful Life" at Gilbert e- ater runs through Dec. 17. is classic production is based on the 1946 comedy-drama produced and di- rected by Frank Capra starring Jimmy Stewart. Watch local talent bring this timeless tale of hope to life. Visit www.gilberttheater.com to purchase tickets. • Dec. 13-21 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 musicians, a Christmas Express train, food vendors, a marshmallow pit, Santa, and an out- door 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. 13-30 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 membership. Open ursday through Sunday, Dec. 7-30. Learn more at www.capefearbg.org. • Dec. 13-17 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. 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 present "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. • Dec. 30 Celebrate Kwanzaa at Smith Recreation Center from 6-8 p.m. e Umoja Group hosts this event, which includes a drum call, welcome song, tribute to el- ders, libation, parade of African kings and queens, feast, children's candlelight ceremony and traditional dance performance. Bring your favorite food dish to share. Admission is free. Call (910) 485-8035 for details. Christmas in Paradise at Paradise Acres in Hope Mills features, in addition to lights, a holiday buffet. Photo (right) courtesy of www.visitfayettevillenc.com. Catch the Fayetteville Marksmen Dec. 22 and 29 at the Crown. Photo courtesy of Sarah Hobday.