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A Day to Remember, a Day to Serve by ERINN CRIDER Every generation produces a few incredible people. They see things in the world Service will include thousands of projects spread across all 50 states. Families, that they don't agree with and they step forward and change them. They are the students, congregations, employees, and individuals of all ages and backgrounds face of cultural movements, and they inspire future generations with the tales of will come together to celebrate MLK Day by making a difference in their commutheir bravery. They are the people who are imprinted on our collecnities. Projects will include delivering meals, refurbishtive social psyche; Martin Luther King Jr. is one of these people. His ing schools and community centers, collecting food and dedication to the Civil Rights movement still impacts people today. clothing, signing up mentors, supporting veterans and He made the world a better place. In celebration of MLK Day, the military families, promoting nonviolence and more, with community is honoring Dr. King with several events and activities. many projects starting on King Day and lasting throughIn honor of all the ideals that Dr. King upheld, Fayetteville State out the year," CFNC officials report. University, Fayetteville Technical Community College and Methodist Anyone in the Fayetteville area that would like to University are collaborating with the Corporation for National and participate in the nationwide honoring of Dr. King Community Service, to create an event that would make Dr. King through a day of service can register to volunteer at proud. http://2013mlkday-eorgf.eventbrite.com. For more inThe CNCS is a government organization that supports community formation about the nationwide event, visit www.mlkday. service. The organization is partnering with universities and colleges gov and for information on local events contact Melissa around the nation to honor Dr. King with a day dedicated to comL. Lyon at 672-2484. munity service. This is the fourth year for this event and it looks to Join the Fayetteville/Cumberland County Ministerial be a remarkable experience for volunteers and beneficiaries alike. Council, Inc. on Monday, Jan. 21, at the Crown Melissa Lyon, program manager at the Fayetteville State University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exposition Center for the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther Office of Civic Engagement and Service Learning says the event "inKing, Jr. Prayer Breakfast followed by the 4th Annual Day vites students, faculty/staff and community members to make Jan. of Service. 21 a "day on instead of a day off," in the spirit of the event. The breakfast runs from 7:30-10 a.m. Kim D. Sanders Since 1994, when Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first named a national holiday is the scheduled keynote speaker. Entertainment will include the Fayetteville State by Congress, the CNCS has led the charge in making the Federal holiday a day of University Gospel Choir under the direction of Dr. Brooksie E. Harrington and service that truly honors the legacy of Dr. King. Officials at the CFNC say, "Dr. 2012 Piece Magazine Gospel Showcase Winner Pastor Donnell Peterson & Rhema King worked tirelessly for increased opportunity for all Americans. Now more than Music Group based in Greensboro, N.C. ever we need to create and support opportunities for Americans to strengthen their Tickets are available in advance for an $18 donation or a $20 at own and each other's economic security. Service is a powerful way for citizens, the door. Find out more about this event and how you can particinonprofits, the private sector and government to work together to meet critical pate at www.ministerscouncil.net, or by calling Bishop needs and advance King's dream of opportunity for all." Larry O. Wright Sr. 910-568-4276 Over the years, CFNC has made a huge impact in the ways many Americans or Dr. Maxie Dobson 910-624ERINN CRIDER, Contributing spend MLK Day. Across the country Americans will be giving back to their com7785 and Reverend Mary Owens Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. munities on their holiday, and this year is no exception. "The 2013 MLK Day of 910-670-9640. Mac's Speed Shop: More than BBQ and Bikes by STEPHANIE CRIDER David Jewell and his friends like to ride motorcycles. And most any biker will agree, after a long ride, nothing tastes better than some delicious comfort food and a cold brew, but the group of buddies had a problem. The riding part was easy. It was finding fresh, good tasting food and good beer that proved difficult. So in 2005, they opened the first Mac's Speed Shop in Charlotte. "We absolutely expected to be out of business within a year. We were just trying to solve a problem for ourselves," said Jewell. They hit the jack pot when they started planning the menu, though. "We knew a guy, a chef at a white tablecloth, fine-dining restaurant here in Charlotte," said Jewell. "He had some really old family recipes that he pulled out and shared with us. I'm talking about things like BBQ, baked beans, banana pudding and things like that." Eight years later, there are five locations throughout the state (including one on McPherson Church Road in Fayetteville) and Mac's Speed Shop is getting rave reviews from the Charlotte Observer, Garden & Gun and the Washington Post. The restaurant has a professional BBQ team that competes and routinely places in international contests. Celebrities, foodies and politicos alike including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Zach Galifanakis, Anthony Bourdain, Nick Nolte, Michael Jordan, George Stephanopoulos and Madeline Albright have been seen eating at Mac's. Until a year or so ago, Jewell didn't have much reason to travel to Fayetteville, but then "… we heard in conversation that there were hour-long waits at chain restaurants there and we had high hopes that people would appreciate us. A traditional BBQ place might be open for lunch or dinner and they don't usually have beer. We expanded the menu and we had hope that if there was that kind of demand for na- 14 UCW JANUARY 16-22, 2013 tional chains that something as cool as what we were offering would resonate with Fayetteville." What started out as beer, bikes and BBQ has grown into beer, bikes, BBQ, bands and even babies said Jewell. They owners work hard to make sure each establishment has an authentic feel that patrons can make their own. He knew they were on to something when "…one Sunday there were two outlaws in vests with patches eating and sharing a picnic table outside with what looked like an 80-year-old couple in their Sunday best. It was real and that's what brings people together. You are just as likely to find a group of bikers as you are a family with young children or senior citizens here." BBQ is a big player on the menu, but chicken, ribs, wings, salad and more are available. While food is the driving force at Mac's, beer aficionados won't be disappointed. "We have more than 50 different beers on tap," said Jewell. "And we bring in the best beers we can find. We have some from North Carolina and a few from Michigan and Colorado, too." While Mac's Speed Shop is still a relative newcomer to Fayetteville, the owners are serious about giving back. "We want to be a positive force in the community," said Jewell. "We are not a national chain that comes in and throws open our doors and just takes money from people. We want to get involved in the community. We do a lot with Toys for Tots and we do things like poker runs to help people." Find out more about Mac's Speed shop at www.macspeedshop.com STEPHANIE CRIDER, Associate or stop by and see them at 482 N. Editor. COMMENTS? Editor@ McPherson Church Rd. upandcomingweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM