Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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It���s 2013! This is the year to make your mark, tackle those resolutions and downtown is here to help so make your list and get ready to do things right! Here are a few sample ideas to get you started: �� 7U\ WKH :HLJKW /RVV &KDOOHQJH IURP *HW RQ Track Nutrition at 212 Hay St. It starts on Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. and lasts for six weeks with weekly body VFDQV DQG SUL]HV &DVK SUL]HV DUH DZDUGHG WR ��UVW WKUHH ��QLVKHUV �� /RVLQJ ZHLJKW LV HDV\ ZLWK RXU IDEXORXV J\PV downtown and we have some options! Try Iron Forged Athletics at 444 W. Russell St., the Fitness Studio at 501 W. Russell St. or J���s Fitness Factory at 114 Anderson St. Each has a slightly different way of doing things so choose WKH RQH WKDW ��WV \RXU VW\OH �� $QG SDUW RI ORVLQJ ZHLJKW LV JHWWLQJ PRUH DFWLYH so try out some new things like skateboarding at Double Decker Skatepark, rock climbing with the Climbing Place, fencing at All American Fencing Academy, yoga at Embrace Yoga Studio and more. There are some creative ways to keep active downtown! And for the outdoor activities, make use of the Linear Park Trail, walk the brick-lined sidewalks or toss a frisbee at Festival Park �� 2K DQG KRZ DERXW VXSSRUWLQJ VRPH JUHDW causes while getting a bit of exercise! Try one 16 UCW JANUARY 2-8, 2013 of the 5K runs or walks that take place at various times during the year downtown like the Run for the Red, the Ribbon Walk, Heart Walk, Reading Rocks and more How Much Do You Know About Downtown? �� +RZ DERXW D QHZ ORRN" /HW \RXU LQQHU \RX VKLQH RQ the outside and check out the stylists at Fusion, Euphoria, Joely���s, Carson���s Beauty Shoppe, Beautiful Transitions, Barber Kings, Showin��� Love Hair Salon, the Glaspie %DUEHU 6KRS 1DWXUDO *HQLXV -D]]\��V +DLU &UHDWLRQV DQG more downtown for that great new cut or color Make 2013 Your Year with a Little Downtown Help! See if you know the answer to this trivia question: :KHUH GRZQWRZQ FDQ \RX ��QG D EURQ]H RQLRQ" �� 7U\LQJ WR PHHW D VSHFLDO VRPHRQH" 0HHWLQJ QHZ friends is as easy as heading downtown to any one of the numerous festivals and events or even happy hour after work to Pierro���s, Marquis Market, Circa 1800 and more. Beef o���Bradys even hosts trivia nights, which can be a lot of fun for a group. And check out Fayetteville Young Professionals (www.fayyp.org) ��� they often schedule meet-ups downtown �� 3ODQ PRUH DFWLYLWLHV DQG VSHQG PRUH WLPH ZLWK \RXU children. Try a day at Fascinate U Children���s Museum, the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History 0XVHXP WKH 0XVHXP RI WKH &DSH )HDU DQG PRUH 2U make jewelry at Twisted Jeweler, paint pottery at Greg���s and more �� 'RQ��W IRUJHW WKRVH ZKR ZDQW WR OHDUQ WR GR VRPHWKLQJ new, go back to school or just read more for pleasure that the Cumberland County Headquarters Library is located downtown along with City Center Gallery and Books. ([SDQG \RXU KRUL]RQV ZLWK D JUHDW ERRN �� ,I \RX DUH ORRNLQJ IRU D QHZ MRE RU HYHQ ZDQW WR VWDUW D new business, try the entrepreneur classes at CEED (230 Hay St.) or through FTCC. Check in to their programs to see if there is something that can help you take your business plan to a storefront. And if you are looking for a space, don���t forget that you can contact Fayetteville Downtown Development at (910) 433-1599 to help get you started Hope everyone ate a good and plentiful helping of your collard greens, yams and black eyed peas on New Year���s Day and has a wonderful 2013! We will see you downtown! 7KH ��UVW SHUVRQ WR HPDLO WKH FRUUHFW DQVZHU WR jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us ZLOO ZLQ D IXQ SUL]H 7KH ZLQQHU ZLOO EH QRWL��HG E\ HPDLO DQG ZLOO EH announced in the next installment of Downtown Developments. Congratulations to Kenny Nogard for submitting the correct answer last issue. We had so many submissions, so thank you! Possible answers could have included: Another Treasure Antique Gallery and Auction House, Diane���s Vintage Market, the Cotton Exchange, the Livery, Lodestone Art & Antiques, the Shops at 123 Hay St., the Thrifty Patriot and more! Calendar of Events Jan. 17 - Martin Luther King Parade, FayettevilleCumberland County MLK Committee Jan. 25 - 4th Friday, Arts Council and Downtown Alliance, www.theartscouncil.com Until Jan. 6 - A Victorian Christmas, Museum of the Cape Fear, www.museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov Downtown Farmer���s Market every Wednesday and Saturday! JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville The City of Fayetteville, North Carolina does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services, or activities. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM