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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WHAT'SUP AND UP AND WEDNESDAY 24 Museum. Find out more at www. thefayetteville- farmersmarket. com. Back to School Fun Day at Lake Rim Park Come out to Lake Rim Park Fayetteville Farmers Market. 3 - 7 p.m., 325 Franklin St. at the Fay- etteville Transportation THURSDAY 25 Bank. Provide food to hungry fami- lies, children and seniors. Call 485-6923 or visit www. hungerdays.org to fi nd out more. for a banana split party. You bring a bowl and spoon and we will provide the ice cream, toppings, fun and games. 1-4 p.m. Free. 31 ville Transportation Museum. Find out more at www.thefayetteville- farmersmarket.com. Fayetteville Farmers Market. 3-7 p.m., 325 Franklin St. at the Fayette- 485-6923. Strike out Hunger Bowl-a-thon $150 per team. 1 hour and 45 minute sessions from 2-9 p.m. Arsenal Round Table at Mu- seum of tje Cape Fear. The museum will be focusing on the North Carolina Naval War of 1812 Free. 486-1330. 1 through Sept. 21. Free. Visit www. capefearstudios.com or call 433- 2986 for more information and gallery hours. Gertrude Graham Smith pottery Exhibit at Cape Fear Studios A Legacy of Army Service: Tar Heels 1940 to Present at ASOM. The exhibit emphasizes local heroes. The special exhibit contains abundant information and original artifacts including uniforms, equipment, photos, weapons and a complete military Jeep. Call 643- 2774 for more information. BULLETIN BOARD Aug. 26 Yvette's Dance Academy presents YDA all-STARS competi- tive dance team tryouts for ages 5-14. August 26th 5:30pm-9:00pm. For more info call 910-229-1421. Aug. 29 Blood, Sweat and Cheers blood drive at Omni Health & Fit- ness by Girls Give Back. 4-8 p.m. 302-598-5569. Boys & Girls Homes of NC offers foster/adoptive parent classes. If you would like more information or need to verify anything, please Aug. 27 Fort Bragg Family Fun 5k at Hedrick Stadium. Open to mili- tary /government ID cardholders and family members. No registra- tion required. The event is free. 8 a.m. start time. 396-1217. Sept. 14 Fort Bragg Community Information Fair. More than 80 Fort Bragg and local community 14 UCW AUGUST 24-30, 2011 contact the offi ce at 877-211-5322 or 910-646-3083, ext 217. Effective July 1 tours of the 1897 Poe House will be offered Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. There is no change in the weekend schedule. Find out more at www.musemofthecapefear.ncdcr. gov or call 486-1330. Vision Resource Center will host Braille classes for youth ages 6-8 at the Dorothy Gilmore Rec. Ctr. Tues- days and Thursdays through Aug. organizations will provide infor- mation on available resources, programs, services, special events and points of interest. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 396-8160. Suicide Prevention info: Fort Bragg Help Line 910-396-HELP (4357) National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-suicide 1-800-784-2433 18. 10 - 11:30 a.m. 483-2719. ASSE International Exchange Program is seeking local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15-18 from a variety of countries around the world. To be- come a host family or fi nd out how to become involved with ASSE call 800-473-0696. Cumberland County Coordinating Council on Older Adults Inc.'s fans for seniors program is underway and will continue through August. FORT BRAGG/POPE A.A.F. National Lifeline:1-800-273- TALK (8255) Military One Source:1-800-342-9647. Womack Army Medical Center announces the opening of two community-based clinics. They are open to active-duty family members who are currently enrolled in Tricare Prime or Network. Call 643-2264 to fi nd out more. The Rec-Plex on Pope Army Airfi eld is one of the best kept secrets within Family and MWR. With framing, engraving, wood crafts and classes, there is defi nitely something for every- one. Classes are offered in woodworking, basic framing, wizard mat cutting and metal clay. The Frame and Design Arts and the Wood Craft Shop are located inside the Rec-Plex at 794 Armistead St. on Pope Army Airfi eld. Please call 394-4192 for more information. Sunday Brunch at the Fort Bragg WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Must be 60 or older and reside in Cumberland County. Fans can be picked up at 339 Devers St. from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 484-0111. 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 information. Guardian ad Litem Program is in 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 spon- sored by Native Angels Hospice meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 2008 Litho Pl. This group is for those who have lost a loved one and would like someone to talk to during their grief process. Call 316- 6742 for more information. 2 822-1998. Job Searching on the Internet class at North Regional Library. 10 a.m. Hunger Days Campaign through Sept. 30 at Second Harvest Food 26 FRIDAY 6-10 p.m. Call 323-1776 for more information. COMING SUNDAY COMING SATURDAY 4th Friday in downtown Fayetteville. Enjoy, art, entertainment and fun. 27 play with everything! In our mini-city everything is kid-sized! Call 829-9171 for hours of operation and more information. Fascinate-U has hands- on exhibits and is fun for kids! You can touch and Photos of New Zealand exhibit at Gallery One13 through Sept. 17. 113 Gillespie St. First Time Homebuyers workshop at G.B. Meyers Rec Center. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 323- 3192 to register. Nature Totes are avail- able for check out at Clark Park Nature Center. Each tote is designed for children Pre-K through 4th grade. Themes include birds, mammals, garden- ing, spiders/insects and amphib- ians/reptiles. Free. 433-1579. 28 Fishing tackle loaner program at Lake Rim Park. Try your hand at fi shing with- out buying the equip- ment. Call 424-6134 for details. 3 advance, $8 at the door. Horrible Folks Comedy Show at Cameo Art House theatre. 11:30 p.m. $6 in 4 Visit the Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum Annex at 302 Russell St. Current exhibit features early banking in Fayetteville. Runs through Sept. 30. Call 433-1457 for gallery hours.