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CityViewNC.com | 47 cialty gis and many local muscadine wineries hold tastings. In 2013, the shopping extravaganza raised over $200,000. All the League's profits are given back to our community. Preparing for the Holly Day Fair does not happen overnight. As soon as it ends in November, planning for next year starts. "It takes from Janu- ary on to prepare for the next Holly Day Fair," confirmed Grannis, also a former Chair of the bazaar. One of the most well known com- munity building activities the League takes on is "Kids in the Kitchen." is activity, taken to task by provisional members and their advisors, primarily tackles the issue of childhood obesity in a creative and active way. Past "Kids in the Kitchen" events have been fun runs and jump rope contests, which took place at Gray's Creek Elementary or health expos and boot camps geared toward children like the one held a few years ago at Cape Fear Botanical Gar- den. Each provisional class, (there are two a year, one begins in January and the other in August) comes together to decide on an event, melding their ide- as and creates something meaningful and beneficial for the child. However, "Kids in the Kitchen" is not the only volunteer opportunity for members of the Junior League. "We have done things from working with the Child Advocacy Center to the Boys and Girls Club of Cumberland Coun- ty. We have also participated in help- ing with the pumpkin patch that is done every year with the Partnership for Children." Reed paused to take a breath and continued, "We volunteer with their annual event, Soiree, and participated in reading opportunities for children in Cumberland County Schools. Each year the volunteer op- portunities change." Many working moms constitute Fayetteville's chapter and quite a few are military wives looking to delve into the community outside of the army post. And when you meet the ladies of the League, one should notice a clear representation of our All-America City. "I think one of the great things about Fayetteville is that we really do repre- TheWinter Farm ~ Exclusive Offering ~ Presented for sale by bill Mcfadyen of Johnson real estate GrouP Office 910.223.2626 • Cell 910.309.6553 231 Fairway Drive • Fayetteville, NC 28305 See thewinterfarm.info for acreage and pricing details This Montrose Road house-apartment-lake-and-barn combination is now being offered in land increments from 65.6 acres to 104 acres at a starting price of $998,500. Spend your Spring relaxing in the grand and idyllic setting of the definitive Sandhills. sent the community. We are one of the few Leagues that are very multi-cultur- al. With us being so close to Fort Bragg, we have the wonderful opportunity to have military spouses and soldiers who want to connect to the community… even if for a short time," Reed said con- fidently. One thing to note about the League, is that even if you move…your time serving is not over. League mem- berships are transferable worldwide. Sustaining member Grannis con- cluded, "e Junior League helps you get along with people, teaches you how to chair a community meeting and understand the process of how com- mittees work together. It gives you the self-confidence you need to go into your community and volunteer!" CV To become a member of the Junior League of Fayetteville, you must be a community-minded woman over 21 years of age. More information can be found at www.jlfay.org.

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