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62 | July/August 2019 I N S I D E F A Y E T T E V I L L E A u g u s t 9 A u g u s t 1 7 - 1 9 A u g . 3 0 - S e p t . 8 TEXT "EVENTS" TO 88000 TO STAY UPDATED ON ALL LOCAL EVENTS AUGUST 3, 5-9 P.M. Game of Thrones-style Roller Derby Crown Arena Dubbed A Mash-Up of Ice and Fire Roller Derby All-Gender Invitational, this event will pit the Stark Direwolves against the Lannister Lions and the All- Stars of Westeros against the Wight Walkers. Fans will have the opportunity to change the game during this battle for Westeros. For information, check facebook.com/fayettevillerollerderby- fans.com. AUGUST 9, 6-10 P.M. Fayetteville After 5 Festival Park Country singer Kasey Tyndall will head- line the last of three summer concerts in the Fayetteville After 5 series. Bring your lawn chairs. Food trucks will be on hand. For information, check thedog- woodfestival.com/fayetteville-after-five. AUGUST 10, 7 A.M Endless Yard Sale Maxwell Road Have trouble resisting yard sales? What about a yard sale that goes on for miles? Well, here you go! Dozens of vendors will be selling their wares during this annual yard sale, which stretches 25 miles, from Maxwell Road's intersec- tion with N.C. 24 near Stedman all the way to Sampson County. For informa- tion, search "Maxwell Road Endless Yard Sale" on Facebook. AUGUST 17-18 Book Sale Headquarters Library Need some summer reading? You'll have lots to choose from at this sale, one of four held each year by the Friends of the Library to support library programs and services. Sale hours are 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, For information, check http:// bit.ly/2LrYEtW. AUGUST 24, 5 P.M. Sandhills Purple Heart Dinner Crown Expo This will be the third year of the Sand- hills Purple Heart Dinner, which exists to honor Purple Heart recipients and their families, Gold Star Mothers and the families of those killed in action. There will also be special recognition of World War II veterans. The dinner is open to the public. For details, check facebook. com/sandhillspurpleheartdinner. AUGUST 24, 9 A.M. - NOON Charity Dodgeball Tournament Freedom Courts Sportsplex Here's a fun way to raise awareness and funds for a good cause – knock- ing out diabetes. The Diabetes… Dodge It tournament is held by Better Health of Cumberland County, which provides free diabetes education to hundreds of people each year. For information and details, check betterhealthcc.org. AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 8 Cumberland County Fair Crown Complex The fair showcases local agriculture, arts and crafts and plenty of family-fun in the form of rides, food, games and more. Ride the ferris wheel, feed a goat, win a prize and eat some cotton candy, plus lots more. For information, check cumberlandcountyfair.org. AUGUST 31, 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Librari-Con 2019 Cumberland County Headquarters Library This popular annual event is a mini convention for fans of anime, manga, graphic novels and sci fi. Fans can dress up as their favorite characters, view ani- me, attend panels and forums, art dis- plays, Artist Alley, Chibi Corner, Manga Lounge, Cosplay Runway and more. For information, check cumberland.lib. nc.us/ccplsite. AUGUST 31, 5-9 P.M. Art and Wine Walk Downtown Fayetteville This leisurely event will take you on a sip and stroll tour of downtown Fayette- ville. Twenty wines will be on hand for sampling and you'll get to enjoy exhibi- tions of all kinds of art all along the way. Tickets are required. For information, check http://bit.ly/2IQdMCQ.

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