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Kiwanis Care for Kids Golf Tournament Slated by ERRIN CRIDER support of the area's children in need. The fact that child abuse exists at all is sad, and the fact that it exists There are many different ways for individuals, as well as corporations right here in Fayetteville is sadder still. For years, the Child Advocacy to get involved in supporting the Child Advocacy Center and Fayetteville's Center has been working to change this by helping children heal after they children other than golfing. There are hole have experienced abuse. The Fayetteville signs (these are professionally-made golf Kiwanis Club has also taken action against hole-signs with logos and/or print that are abuse by supporting the Child Advocacy located at tee box at the course) available Center with the annual Kiwanis Care for for purchase, prizes can be donated for the Kids Golf Tournament, which helps to raise raffle, money for prizes can be donated and money for the charity. there are varying levels of sponsorship that The Kiwanis Club has hosted charity golf anyone can purchase. tournaments for many years. In the past, The Child Advocacy Center also accepts all proceeds went to local charities as well direct donations on its website: www. as the Duke Children's Hospital. It is only childadvocacycenter.com/2013/08/ recently that the club decided to focus its donate-now. Additionally, corporate efforts more locally. sponsors are also welcome. In fact, Poole "We have been donating to the Child said that the biggest challenge in the Advocacy Center for the past six years. Last tournament is "finding corporate sponsors year we gave them more than $19,000," so we can give as much as we can to the Jason Poole a co-chair for the tournament Child Advocacy Center." explained. "All of the money stays local and The Kiwanis Care for Kids Golf Tournament raises funds to help the Child The golf tournament is being held on goes to one of the best charities in town. Thursday, Sept. 26. Check-in time is from They are a great charity and there is a huge Advocacy Center. 11:30 a.m. until noon, and the shotgun need for them in Fayetteville, due to all the start is at 12:30 p.m. The tournament is at Cypress Lakes Golf Course, child abuse that we have here." 2126 Cypress Lakes Rd. Cost for an individual player is Though the primary reason for this golf tournament is to support a great $100 or $475 for a team of four. All proceeds go to the Child cause, it will also be a great time. Advocacy Center, which also accepts direct donations. "A good time, and hopefully good weather. We usually sell out on golfers, For more information on so there about 128 golfers on the course. Good prizes for everyone and a registration and sponsorship go to ERINN CRIDER, Up & Coming great dinner afterwards. The dinner is provided by one of our sponsors, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? www.childadvocacycenter.com. The Barbeque Hut, and they always provide a good dinner," Poole said. Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. This is a great opportunity for the community to come together in This is your chance to shine! COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY CLINIC Saturday, September 21, 2013 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Room 140, School of Business & Economics Building Fayetteville State University • 1200 Murchison Road • Fayetteville, NC 28301 You've got a lot riding on this assignment. Sometimes, the application essay is the difference between denial and acceptance. The essay is your chance to shine. Style, word choice and grammar all matter. Wow admissions officers with original, focused and structured essays. 130+ juice flavors. Expert advice with personalized service! This interactive workshop will help you write strong essays that reveal your unique voice and experiences. Led by English professors who are also authors and editors, the course includes: • 5 hours of in-class instruction and writing • Collaborative exercises • A personal inventory to reveal topics • Grammar Q&A • Sample essays • One-on-one coaching sessions • Maximum of 50 students • Lunch For more information: Contact Continuing Education 910.672-1228 Email: ContinuingEdu@uncfsu.edu or tsowens@uncfsu.edu New Retail Location: 3109 N. Main St., Suite 106 Hope Mills, NC 28348 FEE $79.00 Sponsored by the Department of English and Office of Continuing Education 8 SEPTEMBER 18-24, 2013 910.568.5331 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM