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OCTOBER 21-27, 2009 UCW 13 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Ticket Prices: $12 - $18 - $24 - $30 VIP - $40 Rinkside Limited number of VIP and Rinkside seats available. Call or go online for details. (Service charges, facility and handling fees may apply; no service charge at Arena Box Office.) For information call (337) 265-2100 Buy tickets at www.disneyonice.com, Retail Locations, The Cajundome Box Office or call 1-800-745-3000 Thu. NOV. 19 ( 7:00 PM Fri. Sat. Sun. OPENING NIGHT TICKETS $12!* NOV. 20 7:00 PM NOV. 21 11:00 AM 3:00 PM NOV. 22 1:00 PM 5:00 PM *(Excludes Rinkside and VIP seats. No double discounts.) NOV. 19 - 22 2&7 129 7KX2&7+30 2&7 2&7 129 30 7KH&URZQ&HQWHU%R[2IÀFH )RULQIRUPDWLRQFDOO 7LFNHW3ULFHV Community Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is With Annual Feed Fayetteville Event by MELISSA NICCUM The Community of Faith Dialogue Committee has organized the annual Feed Fayetteville event to provide a myriad of services for people in need. The committee is comprised of city leaders as well as representatives from every religious group in the area. As the committee chairperson Crystal McNair explains, "This is the result of city leaders trying to bring themselves and the faith community together." Feed Fayetteville takes place on Oct. 27 from 12 - 6 p.m. at 245 Alexander St. A nutritious, hot meal comprised of chicken or fi sh, beans, coleslaw and hush puppies is provided at no cost for hundreds of people. McNair noted that the greater goal is to, "feed the mind, body and soul of people struggling in the Fayetteville area." Originally designed to feed homeless veterans, the program is now offered to all. The Veteran's Administration estimates that there are hundreds of vets in the area who are struggling to make ends meet and a signifi cant portion of that group are actually living on the streets. The committee strives to fi ll the most basic needs from blankets to the distribution of non-perishable food items. In an effort to offer long-lasting assistance, numerous other services will be provided. The Care Clinic will have volunteers providing a variety of medical services that range from fl u shots to AIDs and diabetic testing. Other concerns can be addressed by distributing information and scheduling future appointments. Long-term goals of helping attendees fi nd ways to become self-suffi cient are addressed through the presence of employment services and Fayetteville Technical Community College's education counselors. McNair is justifi ably proud of a new addition to the 2009 event. Feed Fayetteville will have "a special section for women seeking employment," she explained. "We have an area that is devoted to business attire for women looking for work." McNair said the committee has been blessed with monetary donations, but is still seeking donations of clothing or non-perishable food items. Last year 1,500 people attended and more are expected in this year's diffi cult economic climate. Any donations, albeit time or something more tangible, are welcome. Interested parties may call the Human Relations offi ce at 433- 1696 or the VA at 488- 2120 extension 5679. The Communities of Faith Dialogue Committee members believe, "we all have to work together," and Feed Fayetteville offers a prime example of that motto. Soldiers help set up and serve food, civic and religious leaders work and organizers provide services that help individuals and benefi t an entire community. MELISSA NICCUM, Contributing Writer COMMENTS? 484-6200 ext. 222 or Editor@upandcomingweekly.com

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