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Woman's Club Opens Its Doors for Tour of Homes by DR. SHANESSA FENNER Raising funds to preserve the historical The Woman's Club of Fayetteville was homes of Heritage Square is the primary founded in 1907 when a group of women focus of Betty Muncy and the Woman's came forward to protest the destruction of Club of Fayetteville. That is why on the Market House because it was the focal Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1-6 p.m., six local point of downtown Fayetteville and they did residents will open their homes to display not want it to be torn down. The mission for the public to view their personal style of the group is to promote civic, cultural, and flair for Christmas decorating. educational and social welfare of the city, to "This is our largest fundraiser of the preserve Heritage Square and to promote year," said Muncy, organizer of the historical preservation in the Fayetteville Woman's Club Christmas Home Tour. community. The homes of Heritage "Our funds maintain the upkeep of the Square are listed on the National Register three historical homes in Heritage Square of Historical Homes. The organization is that are located at 225 Dick St., known as responsible for the first public library in The Sanford House, The Oval Ballroom, Fayetteville, the first public restroom, the and The Baker-Haigh-Nimocks House." first teacher's retirement plan for North Muncy added that this is the 11th year of Carolina and many other significant Local residents open their homes each year for the Fayetteville Woman's Club's projects. The members work on a number the funddraiser and it continues to be a tremendous success. of charitable projects each year that center Christmas Tour of Homes. The event raises money for the maintenance and The addresses of the Christmas home around families. upkeep of the homes in Heritage Square. tour include Chris and Angela Neal of "I would like to thank everyone for their 211 Rush Road; Dr. Sanjeev and Seema individual contributions and support of the Slehria of 322 Birnam Drive; Vivian E. Jr. Woman's Club," said Muncy. "We are thankful and Lorette Holinshed of 2533 Mirror Lake Drive; Dr. Dickson and Emily to have so many people who care about our organization and community." Schaefer of 125 Parkview Avenue; Wells and Molly Alderman of 374 Valley Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at The Pilgrim in Westwood Road; and Mac and Linda Healy of 2524 N. Edgewater Drive. Shopping Center, at the homes on the day of the tour, or from any "We welcome everyone to visit the homes and view the beautiful Woman's Club member. Christmas decorations and lights," said Muncy. "Everyone has their own If you would like to donate or DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Principal personal touch when it comes to decorating for the holidays." Muncy become a member of the Woman's WT Brown Elementary School, added that she is grateful for the families who have opened up their homes Club of Fayetteville call Contributing Writer, COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. for this special fundraiser. 485-1555. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM DECEMBER 4-10, 2013 UCW 9