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Torn Apart: River Fest Raises Funds for Safe Havens by STEPHANIE CRIDER Fayetteville is full of venues for outside events, and Campbellton Landing grant was not renewed. This put the organization at risk, along with the families that benefit from the organization's services. Safe Havens acts is just one of many great choices for an outdoor concert. On Saturday, as an intermediary for families that are torn apart. The agency facilitates June 22, head to The First Annual Safe Havens River Fest. The day will be visitation and works to resolve custody issues. filled with music, fun, food and more. "The reason for Safe Havens is when a judge hears a custody case, if Beginning at 2 p.m., four local bands are set to entertain the crowds, they see that domestic violence is a problem or is alleged, or if there is all for a great cause, and best of all — it is free. A staple at local festivals, substance abuse or the mom or dad has not been in the child's life for Fahrenheit opens the festivities. The band has performed at many popular venues around town including the Dogwood Festival and business openings several years, rather than let the absent parent visit unsupervised, they let the parent visit at Safe Havens," explained Hair. as well as local watering holes. If Tom Petty and the Eagles are on your The parents do not have to interact. The facility provides visitation rooms playlist, don't miss Fahrenheit. Next up, '80s Unplugged pays homage to Rubik's Cube, Swatch Watches with various themes, including a Hawaiian theme and solar system theme. The rooms are soothing, and Safe Havens provides toys and games. Social and Members Only jackets with hits straight from the decade of big hair and skinny ties. While the band hails from Southern Pines, it is not unusual workers come into the center, and depending on the situation, they monitor the visits. When the to find it performing child is brought in to in Fayetteville at the visiting parent, places like Carolina the social workers Ale House and are trained to watch Luigi's Italian the body language of Restaurant. Seal the the child during the Deal follows and conversations and Radio Boxx ends the make notes. show with funk, jazz The notes are then and R&B. submitted to the judge In addition to to review so the court a day of great can gauge how the entertainment, visits are going and River Fest includes a act in the best interest motorcycle show. of the family. "The Wingmen In addition to social of Fayetteville workers, Safe Havens Motorcycle Club visits are supported are doing a bike by security services show for us," said so that parents, social Bobbi Hair, the workers and kids are event coordinator all safe during the who serves as a case visits and drop-offs/ manager for family pick-ups. court. "It is just a There is a $25 wonderful agency," entry fee to enter said Hair. "It breaks the bike show. my heart that it is Trophies will be possibly going to awarded for first end." and second place Hair noted that for American stock, sportster stock, Campbellton Landing, a popular venue for music events, is set to host the first annual Safe Havens River Fest on Saturday, there are several other grants that big twin, custom June 22. the organization has sportster, custom applied for, but so big twin, bagger far the staff has not heard back from any of the benefactors. As things stand and Metric sport bike ,bagger, chopper, rat and best of show. Registration now, Safe Havens will close its doors on June 30, leaving about 130 families starts at 2 p.m., on the day of the event. Call 910-484-2936 or email without service in Cumberland and surrounding counties. www.9339mc.com for more information about the bike show. River Fest is a great way to raise funds and have a fun time, while making a Stick around for the 50/50 raffle at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 per entry or difference in the community. $20 for five tickets. Participants must be present to win. While admittance is free, organizers anticipate the crowd will want to buy There will be vendors on hand as well. So far, there are more than 20 food and make purchases from the local vendors. vendors that will be there selling everything from jewelry and make-up to "We are looking forward to everyone coming out and having a good time," food and other homemade items. said Hair. "I am especially looking forward to getting exposure for Safe What is a day of festivities without great food? "We will have food Havens. A lot of people don't know what Safe Havens is and how well it serves vendors serving fare that is similar to what is served at other big festivals the community. While this event may not raise the funding we need to stay in town throughout the year," said Hair. "Huske Hardware will be there open indefinitely, we do hope to raise enough to keep the selling BBQ sandwiches and other things and we will have a big selection doors open while we pursue other funding avenues." of festival food including funnel cakes and things like that." To volunteer at River Fest, or to learn more about Safe Proceeds for the event benefit Safe Havens. Safe Havens has grown Havens, call 910.475.3225. from an organization that served eight families when it opened in The gates open at 2 p.m. 2004, to a service that serves about 130 families in Harnett, Johnston, STEPHANIE CRIDER, Editor. COMLee, Cumberland and Hoke counties on a regular basis. The courtMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com run program has survived on grants until recently when an operating WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JUNE 5-11, 2013 UCW 13