Up & Coming Weekly

May 17, 2011

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31 Day Salute 31 Day Salute WEDNESDAY Red, White and Blue- berry at Cape Fear Botanical Gardens. Visitors are welcome to go on a scavenger hunt identifying those plant species that are associated with red, white, or blueberries. It is free to participate in the scavenger hunt with regularly paid admission. For more information, visit info@capefearbg.org. 18 18 Fascinate-U is offering half-price admission to all military families and free admission to families of de- ployed soldiers. Children can make Blue Star fl ags. For more informa- tion, call (910) 433-1573. All American Week Join the 82nd Airborne Division in celebration of its proud heritage. The annual All American Week’s theme is Living the Legacy - Back to Basics. 25 25 Fascinate-U is offering half-price admission to all military families and free admission to families of deployed soldiers. Children can make Blue Star fl ags. For more information, call (910) 433-1573. Red, White and Blueberry at Cape Fear Botanical Gardens. Visitors are welcome to go on a scavenger hunt identifying those plant species that are associated with red, white, or blueberries. It is free to participate in the scavenger hunt with regularly paid admission. For more information, visit info@capefearbg.org.info. THURSDAY 19 19 its proud heritage. The annual All American Week’s theme is Living the Legacy - Back to Basics. Divi- sion Review and Memorial Service. All American Week Join the 82nd Airborne Division in celebration of Cumberland County Goes to War at the Fayetteville Transportation Museum. The exhibit is being fea- tured to observe the Sesqui- centennial of the American Civil War, and features artifacts, photographs and educational panels related to Fayetteville and Cumberland County’s role during the Civil War. Admission is free. For more information, call (910) 433-1459. 26 26 welcome to go on a scavenger hunt identifying those plant species that are associated with red, white, or blueberries. It is free to participate in the scavenger hunt with regularly paid admission. For more information, visit info@capefearbg.org. Cumberland County Goes to War at the Fayetteville Transportation Museum. The exhibit is being featured to observe the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, and features artifacts, photographs and educational panels related to Fayetteville and Cumberland County’s role during the Civil War. Admission is free. BULLETIN BOARD May 23 Sandhills Mother’s Against Drunk Driving will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the fi rst fl oor assembly room of the Fayetteville Police Department at 467 Hay. St. Call (919) 610-2952 for more info. June 10 Douglas Byrd High School combined class reunion. May 16-19 Ritz Epps will be closed for recreational use. The site will be used for the combat- ives tournament during All Ameri- can Week. The facility will reopen for regular business on May 20. Call 432-1031 for more info. Suicide Prevention info: Fort 14 UCW MAY 18-24, 2011 1973/1979. Visit DBHSreunion.com for more. RSVP needs volunteers to serve in the NC State Veterans Park Visitor’s Center. Tuesday through Saturday, fl exible day-time hours. Call 433-1136 for more info. Call for Community Assistance Ini- Bragg Help Line 910-396-HELP (4357) National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-suicide 1-800-784-2433 National Lifeline:1-800-273- TALK (8255) Military One Source:1-800-342-9647. Summer Session grants available for Fort Bragg active-duty spouses tiative Proposals from Cumberland County. To be considered, project ideas must be submitted using a proposal form specifi c to Cumber- land County and must be received by 5 p.m., Friday June 3. Find out more by calling 888-684-8404. Guardian ad Litem Program is in FORT BRAGG/POPE A.A.F. through Cumberland County Work- force Development. Receive funds for tuition, fees, books and sup- plies. Call 321-6442 for more info. Womack Army Medical Center announces the opening of two community-based clinics. They are open to active-duty family members who are currently en- rolled in Tricare Prime or Network. Call 643-2264 to fi nd out more. Sunday Brunch at the Fort Bragg Club 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Open to the public. 907-CLUB for details. The Recycling Center on Fort Bragg accepts electronic waste, used cooking oil and other recyclables at the facility behind building 3-1137 in the Directorate of Public Works campus on the corner of Butner and Reilly Roads, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. For more WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM need of volunteers to serve as the voice of children who have been abused and neglected in our county. www.CumberlandCoun- tyGAL.com or 678-2921 for more information. Bereavement support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 2008 Litho Pl. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This group is for those who have lost a loved one and would like to have someone to talk to and help during their grief process. Call 316-6742 for more info. Cumberland County Animal Ser- vices Department has started a vol- Red, White and Blue- berry at Cape Fear Botani- cal Gardens. Visitors are 20 20 FRIDAY of its proud heritage. The annual All American Week’s theme is Living the Legacy - Back to Basics. All- American Golf Tournament. Fascinate-U is offering half-price admission to all military families and free admission to families of deployed soldiers. All American Week Join the 82nd Airborne Division in celebration SATURDAY 21 21 featuring the movie Jumping Jacks and a performance by the Andrews Sisters Tribute Show. Admission is $5. While there, pack a care package for a deployed soldier. Doors open at 6 p.m., the movie begins at dusk. Food will be available. Movie-N-The Camp at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Children can make Blue Star fl ags. For more information, call (910) 433-1573. 27 27 ages get a taste of Fayetteville’s art and entertainment while enjoying the small galleries, bookstores, bistros and shops with unique items for shoppers. It’s safe, it’s fun... and it’s free! 6 - 10 p.m. 4th Friday is a true cel- ebration of the arts and downtown. Folks of all Liberty Luminaries at Festival Park. who serve and remember those who have served. Call 850-7433 for more info. 8-9 p.m. Salute the men and women Military Through the Ages: A March Through History at the Museum of the Cape Fear Complex. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This living history program highlights various time periods in United States military history with encampments, small arms and artillery demonstra- tions and educational programs that the whole family will enjoy. Admission is free. 28 28 (Saturday), Fayetteville Symphony free concert (Sunday), and Glory Days with displays, car show, vendors, “Walk a Mile In Their Boots,” musical acts, and Field of Honor (May 14 - June 11). For more information, contact the Fayette- ville Downtown Alliance at 222-3382. Red, White and Blueberry at Cape Fear Botanical Gardens. Visitors are welcome to go on a scavenger hunt identifying those plant species that are associated with red, white, or blueberries. It is free to participate in the scavenger hunt with regularly paid admission. For more information, visit info@capefearbg.org. Glory Days through May 30. Includes Movie in the Park (Friday), Pancake Breakfast SUNDAY 22 22 tation Museum. The exhibit is being featured to observe the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, and features artifacts, photographs and educational panels related to Fayetteville and Cumberland County’s role during the Civil War. Admission is free. For more information, call (910) 433-1459. Cumberland County Goes to War at the Fayetteville Transpor- Fascinate-U is offering half-price admission to all military families and free admission to families of deployed soldiers. Children can make Blue Star fl ags. For more information, call (910) 433-1573. 29 29 Breakfast (Saturday), Fayetteville Symphony free concert (Sunday), and Glory Days with displays, car show, vendors, “Walk a Mile In Their Boots,” musical acts, and Field of Honor (May 14 - June 11). For more information, contact the Fayetteville Downtown Alliance at 222- 3382. Glory Days through May 30. Includes Movie in the Park (Friday), Pancake Fascinate-U is offering half-price admission to all military families and free admission to families of deployed soldiers. Children can make Blue Star fl ags. For more information, call (910) 433-1573.

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