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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www.ci.fayetteville.nc.us Get Ready for Back to School Downtown! It’s that time of year again when parents have to organize school supplies and new clothes while children clamor for the cutest backpack and lunch bag. Luckily, downtown stores have many options for those one-of-a-kind looks to make sure that your child is at the top of the class, at least fashion-wise; studying will help with everything else. A quick walk around the district will yield cute lunch bags and other accessories needed for a successful year. Many downtown store owners have recently stocked up with fresh items for late summer and fall. Of course, our personable store owners are on hand if you need help, or even a second opinion. You might want to plan your shopping trip around tax-free weekend for even better deals. During Aug. 6-8, items such as clothing, footwear, school supplies, and even computers (think n2, our Apple store downtown) are available for purchase tax free. More information on the North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday can be found at www.dornc.com. As summer comes to an end and students get ready to head back to class, stores downtown are gearing up for back-to-school shopping and are ready to help your children look their best! Obviously, you do not have to be heading back to school or have children to take advantage of tax-free weekend. It is a fantastic time to have an excuse, not that you really need one, to look around downtown shops and get that exceptional your eye on. See you downtown! Welcome New Additions! Hay Street, Twisted Jeweler at 311 Hay Street, Carolina Coast Diving at 116 Old Street, the new owners of B&B House Catering at 124 Hay Street. On the horizon, Pierro’s Express is set to open on Person Street as well in coming months. All are locally owned so come out to support your local businesses! Downtown is growing, expanding and if you are looking to open your own business downtown, call 433-1599 for more information. The City of Fayetteville also has business assistance programs such as the Downtown To see if you qualify, call 433-1596. Calendar of Events AUGUST 14 - National Airborne Day/ Iron Mike Dedication Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation, www.asomf.org 14 - Run for the Red American Red Cross, www.highlandsarc.org 19 - Fayetteville after Five, Fayetteville Museum of Art, www.fayettevillemuseumart.org 27 - 4th Friday (featuring Arts Alive at 4th Friday!) The Arts Council of Fayetteville, www.theartscouncil.com Become a Fan On Facebook Become a fan of downtown Fayetteville at www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville. We will welcome you! Business Spotlight Opening up at 311 Hay Street in the new 300 Block, Twisted Jeweler is the newest jewelry store in the district, which is becoming quite the destination for one-of-a-kind pieces. The store offers a wide selection of beads, bracelets, coins, earrings, gemstones and much more. Classes are offered from beginner to advanced, so you can learn how to make your own jewelry and really personalize your piece. Twisted Jeweler is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. They can be found online at www.twistedjeweler.com. How Much Do You Know jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us will win a fun prize. announced in the next installment of Downtown Developments. Congratulations to Tasma Myers for submitting the correct answer last issue. The motion picture theatre built in 1914 was the New Dixie, known today as the Cameo Art House Theatre and is still operational. JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us Huske Hardware House WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM AUGUST 4-10, 2010 UCW 19 Huske Hardware House About Downtown? See if you know the answer to this trivia question: Deli downtown? (Hint: You can pretend to shop!)