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A VIEW FROM THE MARKETHOUSE Fascinate-U — Igniting Creativity and Imagination by JEFF CASHWELL by the contributions of Cargill, Cumberland Community Foundation, Cape Fascinate-U Children's Museum in Downtown Fayetteville has been Fear Farm Credit, Cumberland County Farm Bureau, Cumberland County fueling the imagination of thousands since 1999. Garnering an impressive Soil and Water Conservation District and Youth following of nearly 50,000 visitors a year, Fascinate-U Growth Stock Trust. The exhibit was made in hopes is a great place where children can experience and of teaching children how food gets from the farm to learn while still having fun and expanding their the dinner table in order to build an appreciation for creativity and knowledge of the world around them. hardworking local farmers. "Not one day is the same," said Susan Daniels, The second floor revolves around educational executive director of Fascinate-U Children's Museum. "I programming. The second floor is open to the never know what I'm getting into each day." general public only during certain events and Running a children's museum entails a lot of programs. Every third Saturday of each month, responsibility and a wide list of responsibilities — Fascinate-U hosts Super Science Saturdays where Daniels may be bookkeeping one minute and cleaning up children can come learn more about science and the next. Boasting many exhibits including a miniature math through fun and educational activities. July's city, Fascinate-U hosts a variety of fun and educational activity was making ice cream with just a plastic bag, activities for children of a wide range of ages. cream, melted ice and salt. The first floor is home to the museum's city. Fascinate-U offers fun and exciting events. Above chilThe third floor contains the Cape Fear Model Modeled after a town, there's a post office, grocery dren help dissect a frog. Railroaders' train exhibit. Children and adults can store, police station and even a city hall. That's just come to Fascinate-U every first and third Saturday of the tip of the iceberg with more than 20 exhibits on each month to view the showcase. the first floor alone. Daniels said there are plans to replace the first floor's Fascinate-U will host a Back to School Bash to prepare kids for the carpeting sometime in September due to the pattering feet of thousands coming school year on Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Expect magicians of adventurers. and animals from Aloha Safari Zoo along with two corn snakes and a bull "It's a hands-on children's museum that encourages learning by rolesnake. Don't fret — these specimens are completely harmless. playing and creativity," Daniels said. Fascinate-U is teaching children Fascinate-U is located at 116 Green Street and is open about adult life but in a format that encourages exploration with minimal Tuesday through Sunday. When looking for a way to spend drawback. Using a hands-on approach, learning the basics of grocery your evening with the kids, visit Downtown Fayetteville's shopping or sending a letter through post better equips children with Fascinate-U and spark their knowledge that just isn't taught in schools anymore. JEFF CASHWELL, Intern. COMimaginations with skills and One of the museum's latest additions is the Fascinating Farm exhibit MENTS? Editor@upandcominknowledge that is truly priceless. implemented May 14. The exhibit was a collaborative effort made possible gweekly.com. Good Morning Fayetteville with Goldy & Jim The ABCs of Back to School Vision W Weekday Mornings 6-10 a.m. Why 20/20 is NOT Enough (Seminar) Monday, August 5th 6:00 to 7:15 pm at the Owen Drive Location Classroom 1629 Owen Drive Fayetteville, NC Presented by: Dr. John T. Krempecki Pediatrics & Vision Therapy www.CapeFearEye.com Please join us for our quarterly seminar on The ABCs of Back to School Vision where we will discuss the importance of yearly comprehensive eye exams that goes beyond solely testing for 20/20 vision as well as discuss treatment for numerous visual efficiency & visual processing problems that can directly influence academic performance. RSVP today at 910-672-5017 or register on our Face Book page at www.facebook.com/capefeareye Seats are Limited!! Refreshments will be served! ** (1 out of 4 children) have an undiagnosed vision problem that will interfere with learning WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Talk Line: 910-864-6400 Local News, Weather, Traffic & Sports JULY 24-30, 2013 UCW 17