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COMMUNITY NEWS a STAFF REPORT The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation awarded a $70,000 grant to Fayetteville Technical Community College for its Pathways to Second Service in Health Programs project. The project will assist Soldiers and veterans in using their military education and experience to gain degrees in the health sector. Fayetteville Tech will use the grant to create bridging programs that translate military training and education into curriculum career tracks in health fi elds, such as emergency medical services and respiratory therapy. “The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation grant offers exciting opportunities and will help Fayetteville Tech better serve not only our military students but also our healthcare community by offering unique programs of study in health fi elds that are designed to recognize a military member’s health- related training and education and apply that expertise into curriculum career tracks,” said FTCC President Dr. Larry Keen. According to Mitzi Johnson, FTCC’s dean of Health Programs, “The FTCC Health Programs area is excited about the opportunity for collaboration with the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation. We believe that not only will the Pathways to Second Service in Health Programs project assist military partners in making the transition to civilian careers, but it will also address the needs of the growing healthcare industry by providing an increased number of highly qualifi ed health professionals.” The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation supports programs that promote sciences, health and education. Chartered in 1986, the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation began awarding grants in 1987, typically supporting programs in North Carolina that help meet the educational needs of today’s society and of future generations. FTCC’s contact for questions regarding the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation grant and FTCC’s involvement is Mitzi Johnson, FTCC Dean of Health Programs, at johnsoma@faytechcc.edu or at (910) 678-8372. Fayetteville Technical Community College was established in 1961 and serves more than 37,000 students annually by providing 150 affordable occupational, technical, general education, college transfer and continuing education programs to meet students’ needs and desires as well as the community. More information about FTCC is available at www.faytechcc.edu. Tourism Ambassadors Support Falcon Children’s Home The Fayetteville Area Certifi ed Tourism Ambassador Program is collecting food and household items for its fi rst Holiday Charity Drive. For 2010, Tourism Ambassadors chose to support Falcon Children’s Home. Falcon Children’s home has identifi ed needs for the 70 children in its care this holiday season, including snacks, canned vegetables and fruits, juices, Pop Tarts®, laundry detergent, trash bags, paper towels, socks, wash cloths and more. Hospitality Ambassadors are asked to bring donations to a networking event Dec. 10. Donations may also be dropped off at the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 245 Person St. in Downtown Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Area Certifi ed Tourism Ambassador Program was started in January of 2009 under the direction of the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. There are currently 300+ nationally designated Certifi ed Tourism Ambassadors in the greater Fayetteville region who have a goal of creating positive, memorable experiences to visitors in Cumberland County. Ambassadors consist of customer service employees who live and work in the Greater Fayetteville area. For more information about the Fayetteville Area Ambassador Program, visit www.learngreaterfayetteville.com Falcon Children’s Home is centrally located in the Heart of North Carolina in Falcon, NC. It is a ministry home which has been caring for children for over 100 years. FCH remains committed to serving all children without regards to creed, color, race or religion. They are a nonprofi t, faith based facility which is fully licensed by the state of North Carolina, and have served more than 20,000 children from all over the southeastern part of the United States. Beginning in 1909 until today, its existence is based on providing children with love, guidance and care to boys and girls in need of out-of-home placement for various reasons. To learn more about the home, visit their website, www.falconchildrenshome.org. Fort Bragg Tree Lighting Ceremony Set Kick off the holiday season with the annual Fort Bragg Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Main Post Parade Field. Bring the entire family out to enjoy the lighting of the tree, a special visit from Santa WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Claus, light refreshments, entertainment by the Bowley Bobcat Singers and more. This free event is open to everyone and begins at 5 p.m. For more information, please call 396-9126. Chapel Hill Invites Visitors for the Holidays Affectionately referred to as the “southern part of heaven,” picturesque Chapel Hill sits 70 miles from Fayetteville and offers three towns for the price of one this holiday season. It’s a getaway without going far. Home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the oldest public university in the country, there are Tar Heel games galore, unique shops, great nightlife and music, historical attractions, acclaimed art museums, cultural events, and affordable accommodations, with rates starting at $69 per night among 1,400 total rooms. Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough have nearly 200 restaurants including choices of most every cuisine. Enjoy Cat’s Cradle concerts, ArtsCenter events, 2nd Fridays trolley rides through the streets of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, Ladies Night Out in Hillsborough, not to mention the 13th annual 12 Days of Christmas Celebration at the Carolina Inn, Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker at Memorial Hall, Nutcracker on Ice and Hillsborough Candlelight Home Tour. COMMUNITY NEWS Grant Furthers Veterans Education Opportunities at FTCC 12 Days of Christmas Celebration at the Carolina Inn. Some don’t miss family-fun sites include the popular 8,000 square footCarolina Basketball Museum. The arts and culture abound at The Ackland ArtMuseum. A walk through the Ackland can be an introduction to Peter PaulRubens, Eugene Delacroix, and Andy Warhol — all in the same day. Gaze atthe stars at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, one of the largestplanetariums in the United States. The Kidzu Children’s Museum is a hands-on adventure for children ages two to eight. Stroll historic Franklin Street in the heart of Chapel Hill. Eataward-winning cupcakes and artisan gelato, enjoy sidewalk-dining, shop, people watch or just relax. Get back to nature at multiple farmers markets or shop at the fabulous A Season, 60,000 square food gourmet emporium. Call 888-968-2060 for a special information packet for military personnel. Inaugural Tree of Life Ceremony To Be Held Dec. 3 The Sandhills Community Action Site of Mothers Against Drunk Driving and local law enforcement agencies invite the public to a Candlelight Vigil and Tree of Life Ceremony on Dec. 3rd at 5:30 in front of the Fayetteville Police Dept, 467 Hay St. The Tree of Life is dedicated to the 1,346 people who lost their lives in traffi c crashes on North Carolina roads in 2009 and the candlelight vigil remembers the 394 people who lost their lives as a result of a drunk driver in NC. In 2009, there were 56 traffi c fatalities in Cumberland County and 14 alcohol related deaths. There were 43 alcohol related traffi c fatalities in Cumberland, Robeson and Sampson counties in 2009. There are three other candlelight vigils across the state, in Raleigh, Western NC and Wilmington. Those vigils are sponsored by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and MADD. “This is the inaugural Tree of Life for the Sandhills area and something we’ll do every year,” said Lisa Vogel, with MADD Sandhills. “The holidays are a diffi cult time for those who have lost loved ones. This is a nice way to pay tribute to their lives and honor their memory.” If you know of anyone who would like to honor their loved one who was injured or killed in a traffi c fatality or as a result of a drunk driver, please call Lisa at 910-678-7157. MADD Sandhills represents Cumberland, Robeson, and Sampson counties. NOVEMBER 24-30, 2010 UCW 9