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Downtown Has Quite a Bit to Be Thankful for
its opening in July, it has brought thousands of people to our city
This Year! Every year at Thanksgiving, a common practice is to go around the table to say what you are thankful for during the year. This year should thankfulness, and downtown has a lot to be thankful for, as we look upon the different projects and revitalization efforts over the last decade:
that the powers-that-be recognized the importance for revitalizing the heart of our city
major changes downtown with streetscape efforts, the closing and opening of Hay Street, the underground power lines and more as downtown has transformed over the years
businesses that have made downtown their home including the new ones that have opened in this past year
growing number of residents who have committed to living downtown
awards home to us, and the other events and activities that offer entertainment for our city
businessmen who have purchased the former Capitol building and are dedicated to its success
Carolina
Don't forget to join us for A Dickens Holiday, a the nation that our small businesses downtown matter to
Attraction Spotlight
with your children now that the weather is getting a bit chillier outside? Try an afternoon at the Fascinate-U Children's Museum, located at 116 Green St., where imagination and interactive fun will energize your children and possibly inspire a future career. Shopping in the Gro-Right Grocery and Deli, presiding over a courtroom as a judge, giving the weather report at the activities featured at the museum. Birthday party and additional programming options are also available. And Chocolate Lady for a fun treat or to City Center Gallery and Books to check out their new children's section of books. Hours of operation are Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to memberships are also available for free year-round admission, discount on parties, programs and visit their website at www.fascinate-u.com
JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville
How Much Do You Know
kmayner@ci.fay.nc.us will win a fun prize. The announced in the next installment of Downtown Developments.
Congratulations to Shawn Adkins for submitting the correct answer last issue. A Dickens Holiday, sponsored by The Arts Council and the Downtown
Calendar of Events
Nov. 25 – Dickens Holiday, Arts Council and Downtown Alliance, www.theartscouncil.com
Dec. 3 – Dream Catcher Jingle Jog 5K, Office of Indian Education, www.dreamcatcherjinglejog.com
Dec. 4 – Green Beret Jingle Bell 10K/5K Run/ Walk, Special Forces Association, www.sfa100.org
Dec. 10 – Fayetteville Christmas Parade, Rotary Clubs of Fayetteville, www.rotarychristmasparade.com
About Downtown? See if you know the answer to this trivia question: who is the grand marshal this year?
It's a Brew Pub with a Groove. It's the Fun Side of Fayetteville!
Fayetteville's Original Gastro Pub & Brewery
Make Downtown Your Destination!
405 Hay St. Brewing Good Times! s! 20 UCW NOVEMBER 23-29, 2011
Historic Downtown Fayetteville 910-437-9905
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