Up & Coming Weekly

December 31, 2013

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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Downtown Can Help With New Year's Resolutions! 2014 is here and it is time to make the list of things that you are going to do right this year. Need to lose weight? Want a new look? How about meeting someone special? New Year's resolutions are fun and downtown can help in almost goal you could set for yourself! Here are a few sample ideas: skateboarding emporium with DoubleDecker Skatepark, a rock wall activity place with The Climbing Place, a fencing studio with All American Fencing Academy, a zen yoga place with Embrace Yoga Studio, work out studios such as Iron Forged Athletics, J's Fit Factory and more. There are some creative ways to work out downtown! And for the outdoor activities, make use of the Linear Park Trail, walk the brick lined sidewalks or toss a frisbee at Festival Park. Get on Track Nutrition will also be having a weight loss challenge for the New Year with nutritional counseling and free workouts. for 2012. Find that new handbag and check out the stylists at Fusion, Euphoria, Joely's, Beautiful Transitions, Showin' Love Hair Salon and more downtown for that great new cut or color. happy hour after work to the Blue Moon Café, Wing Café at Lido's, Circa 1800, Pierro's Italian Bistro, Sherefe and more. Beef o'Brady's even hosts trivia nights, which can be a lot of fun for a group. Who knows? bling. Nothing like a diamond or two to get your year off to a great start. Fascinate U Children's Museum, the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum, the Museum of the Cape Fear and more. Twisted Jeweler, paint pottery at Greg's, head to Wine and Design for painted canvas, take a scuba diving lesson at Carolina Coast Diving and more. pleasure that the Cumberland County Headquarters Library is located downtown along with City Center Gallery and Books. Grab some coffee and expand your horizons with a great book. CEED, the Center for Economic Empowerment and Development, at 230 Hay Street. Check in to their programs to see if there is something that can help you take your business plan to a storefront. And if you are looking for a space, started. Calendar of Events Jan. 1 – Happy New Year! Jan. 14 – Martin Luther King Jr. March and Vigil Jan. 18 – Martin Luther King Jr. Parade (Rain Date Jan. 25) Jan. 24 – Fourth Friday! Downtown Farmer's Market and City Market at the Museum every Wednesday and Saturday! Sneak Peek Into the 2014 Fourth Friday Themes! 4th Friday is always a lot of fun and this year will be no exception. The Downtown Alliance has created themes again for the year and they look great! Check out the following: January - Kick of the New Year with Super 4th Friday (football themed) February - Sounds of Downtown: Musical Showcase March - Art Walk April - Field of Honor and Military Appreciation May - Spring Fling June - Scavenger Hunt (be thinking team name and costumes now!) Keep checking back or visit the Downtown Fayetteville Facebook page for more! JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville Hope everyone ate a good and plentiful helping of your collard greens, yams and black eyed peas on New Year's Day and has a wonderful 2014! We will see you downtown! The City of Fayetteville, NC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services, or activities. New Location Behind Ruby Tuesday LUXURY NAILS & DAY SPA Full Service Spa Manicure • Spa Pedicure • Facial • Eyebrows • Eyelashes Walk-Ins Welcome • Gift Certificates Available Mon-Sat 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. 3636-B Ramsey St. • Fayetteville, NC 28311 (910) 484-7059 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JANUARY 1-7, 2014 UCW 17

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