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COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS Social Services Helping Clients Beat the Heat a STAFF REPORT Due to the anticipated extreme heat this summer, the Cumberland County Department of Social Services is accepting donations of new box fans from civic organizations, churches, businesses and individuals in the community willing to help. Many people in the area cannot afford to operate or do not have air conditioning. Fans are a less expensive way to stay cool. Donated fans will be distributed to those in our community whose income falls below 200 percent of the current poverty level, and who have a family member in the home under the age of 2, over 60 or with a heat-sensitive medical condition. Fans may be dropped off at the DSS building, 1225 Ramsey St., between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Although summer isn’t offi cially here, the extreme temperatures are already with us. The Cumberland County Department of Social Services is offering a measure of relief to people who have no other way to escape the oppressive heat. The DSS offi ce at 1225 Ramsey St. will open an auxiliary lobby this summer when the heat index is expected to rise to the equivalent of more than 100 degrees. (The heat index is comprised of temperature and humidity readings.) Reaching an index of 100 usually triggers a heat advisory. The lobby areas will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, throughout the summer when a heat advisory is issued or the heat index reaches 100. Contact the Adult Services Department at 910-677-2388 for more information on fan donation and heat relief. Summer Acting Troupe Debut Cumberland County Schools’ (CCS) Arts Education Program is proud to announce the formation of a new summer arts experience for young audiences – The CCS Storybook Theatre. The fi rst production is the fairytale fantasy The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf, written by Joseph Robinette. The hour-long performances, CANDIDE FSU Summer Opera Leonard Bernstein’s presents: Brought to you by Fayetteville State University’s Department of Performing and Fine Arts. by F July 16-17, 2010 J.W. Seabrook Auditorium Adults For tickets, call 910.672.1724 Fayetteville State University www.uncfsu.edu/theatre WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM which will be held in the auditorium at Douglas Byrd High School, are as follows: Tuesday, June 29 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 30 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The story picks up after the capture of the Big Bad Wolf and the ensuing trial. The play is full of timeless storybook characters sitting in as jurors. Testimony from the Three Little Pigs will certainly put the Wolf away for a very long time. Or will it? In the end, there is a surprise witness. This retelling of the famous fairytale entertains adults as well as young children. The summer acting troupe is made up of talented high school actors selected through auditions from across the school system. Phoebe Hall, who is the director of Theatre at Fayetteville State University, will serve as the guest director. Hall is well-known for her accomplishments in children’s theatre. The public is invited to attend. To make reservations, please call the box offi ce at 910.308-0592 or e-mail the managing director at robertbaker@ccs.k12.nc.us . Tickets are $3 for children and $5 for adults. For groups, one free adult ticket is offered for every 10 children’s tickets purchased. Storybook Theatre is a division of the Cumberland County Schools’ Summer Theatre and is coordinated by the Arts Education program of the Cumberland County Schools. This project is supported by the Arts Council in part by contributions from businesses and individuals and through grants from the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources. Fall Sports Registration Underway Register your children now for these fall sports - football, soccer, cheerleading, fall baseball, fall softball and volleyball. The registration fee for football is $25 and $20 for every other sport. Register at the recreation center closest to your residence before Aug. 2, 2010. A birth certifi cate and the registration fee are required at the time of registration. The season starts Sept. 18. Benefit Golf Tournament Fort Bragg Fisher House 7th Annual Hosted By WAMC Morale, Welfare & Recreation Sports pao.wamc@armedd.army.mil Entry Deadline: Friday, August 13, 2010 JUNE 23-29, 2010 UCW 13