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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JUNE 13-19, 2018 UCW 13 As a communit y, Cumberland Count y has many organizations that tr y to look after children and make the holidays a special time. The need is great, and budgets are often small. But a little creativit y and generosit y from those who are willing to give make a big differ- ence. The Cumberland Count y Sheriff's Office presents "5 Days of Christmas in July Toy Drive" Mon- day, July 23, to Friday, July 27. "For the last 21 years, the Sheriff's Office has been doing shop with the sheriff where we assist deserv- ing, less than fortunate families that come from the Cumberland Count y Schools and are recom- mended by the school social work- ers," said Shawna Leake, lieuten- ant of communit y policing for the Cumberland Count y Sheriff's Of- fice. "I was getting inundated with calls from people asking how they can get on the list, and I found my- self referring those families to The Salvation Army and Fayetteville Urban Ministr y." Leake added t hat she ap- proached t he Sheriff and asked if t here was any way t hey could as- sist t hose agencies t hat t hey were referring people to. This is how "5 Days of Christmas in July" was established. The toys will be donated to the Salvation Army and Fayetteville Urban Ministry. The event organiz- ers are asking for appropriate toys for school-aged children. "Please steer away from purchas- ing toy guns and other items of violence," said Leake. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the following locations: July 23 at the Walmart at 2820 Gillespie St. from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; July 24 at J. P. Riddle Stadium from 5-10 p.m.; July 25 at the Sheriff's Office at 131 Dick St. from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; July 26 at the Walmart at 4601 Ramsey St. from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and July 27 at Fourth Friday at 311 Hay St. from 5-9 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy to the baseball game on July 24 and receive $2 off the price of admission. "We appreciate the support of the community for this cause, and we want it to be a huge success so we can give toys to children," said Leake. "Our goal is to help these agencies out in any way possible." For more information, contact Lt. Leake at 910-824-4146 or sleake@ccsonc.org. Cumberland County Sheriff 's Office toy drive helps children by DR. SHANESSA FENNER EVENTS e Christmas in July toy drive will benefit local children during the holiday season. DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Principal, WT Brown Elementary School. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. 910-484-6200. 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. Duane Holder, Interim Public Health Director. Accredited by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board Don't wait - get your child's physical early! Primary care Physical examinations (includes developmental screening) Dental varnishing Hearing screening Vision screening Laboratory screening Preventive education Nutritional counseling For an appointment call (910) 433-3600, ext.1 Services at the Child Health Clinic Physicals Kindergarten 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville co.cumberland.nc.us/health Cumberland County Department of Public Health