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“The past two years have been pretty Sanctioned events April 24 Crimestoppers Annual Barbecue at Highland Shopping Center. Information: 910.624.6922 April 24-26 Disturbed: Music as a Weapon IV Tour Featuring live rock music, tattoo artists, gaming zone and extreme sports. Crown Coliseum Information: 910.483.4100 April 25 4th Annual Fly Tie-a-thon to benefit the March of Dimes and Casting for Recovery. John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center Information: flytieathon@gmail.com. Hay Day for Missions & Ministries Hay Street United Methodist Church with carnival games, art projects, face painting plus sandwiches and snacks. Information: 910.483.2343 Hogs and Rags Annual Spring Rally starting at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum to benefit families affected by autism and cancer. Information: 910.484.0041 Spring Plant Sale at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden with selections of herbs and vegetables,flowers and more. Information: 910.486.0221 Not Your Ordinary Dog Show The fun dog show for “less than pedigreed,” well-loved dogs starts at noon. Check www.faydogwoodfestival.com for location. YMCA Dogwood Festival 10k starting at the YMCA on Fort Bragg Road to benefit summer camps for local children. Information: leef.ymcanc@gmail.com. April 26 Festival of Keyboards at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church featuring five grand pianos. Information: 910.484.3191 May 2 Wine Society Spring Gala at Fox Hollow to benefit the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund and Children’s Charity International. Information: info@ fayettevillewinesociety.com. Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra Season Finale at Reeves Auditorium at Methodist University to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Information: 910.433.4690 May 8-9 10th Annual WOMEN’s Expo at Cross Creek Mall, including the Ultimate Home Office Giveaway. Information: 910.868.7471 steady,” she said. “We really saw a spike in our numbers with the opening of Festival Park. Our community has really responded well to the beautiful green space in downtown Fayetteville; it’s enhanced our whole production.” But perhaps one of the best parts of the festival is the entry fee: free. “We’re really looking forward to it this year,” King said. “With everything in the media and what’s been going on in the economy, there have been very few silver linings lately. This is a chance to forget all that. You don’t have to spend anything to come here. So, come out and see what we have.” Jon Warren is the festival’s board chairman. “It’s a really nice, fun event for everyone in the city,” he said, “and a great opportunity for people from all walks of life to get out and get together.” Robert Grover is public affairs manager for Embarq, Dogwood’s main sponsor. Grover said that the local telecommunications provider has gone through several name change, but has sponsored the event since its inception. “I think the festival gives us a presence here. It’s an opportunity to reach a multitude of people and showcase our product and services,” he said. “We really get our money’s worth. Primarily though, we do it as a thank you to all our loyal customers.” Grover says the festival is region’s premier event. “It’s great for Fayetteville. It incorporates so many aspects of the community. There are lots of different things for kids to do, for adults to do and for them to do together,” he said. “Every community needs a festival, and we just happen to have the best.” CV 42|April/May • 2009

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