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14 APRIL 22-28, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival is the perfect time for the community to come together to enjoy great events, all under the umbrella of the Dogwood Festival. Again this year, some of the community's favorite events are wrapped around the festival. A much anticipated local Dogwood Festival favorite, Hogs & Rags is set for Saturday, April 25. The fun actually starts Friday evening at Mac's Speed Shop. The welcome party kicks off at 7 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. It is a chance to get to know some of the other riders (many of whom come from out of town to participate), pre-register and enjoy some music and food the night before the big ride. There will be raffles, games and T-shirts as well. Saturday morning, registration starts at 7 a.m. at the Airborne Special Operations Museum. It's kickstands up at 9 a.m. as Mayor Nat Robertson and his wife, Kim, lead the police- escorted ride to Myrtle Beach. There are two stops on the way, one for a delicious breakfast and the other at the South Carolina border. The ride ends at Margaritaville at Broadway at the Beach. There will be plenty of time to eat, shop and put your toes in the sand before heading back to town. This year's Hogs & Rags proceeds will benefit the Green Beret Foundation, Kidsville News Literacy and Education Foundation and the American Cancer Society. Find out more at http://hogsandrags.com. Jazz on the Top of the Town is the final event of the Dogwood Festival. This night of dancing and entertainment is not only an amazing evening, but also an investment in the community's youth. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Upsilon Kappa Omega Chapter is sponsoring the event as a fundraiser to provide scholarships to local high school students. All proceeds will benefit Upsilon Kappa Omega Chapter Scholarship and community initiatives. Innertwyned Music Group will perform. Innertwyned Music Group is a unique music experience, which features a combination of jazz, funk and fusion. Jazz on Top of the Town "An Evening at the Oscars" is at the Crown Expo, Hall C, located at 1960 Coliseum Dr. on May 2 from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Tickets are $35 and cocktail attire is requested. For more information, visit www.ukoaka1908.com or call 910-663-1527. The Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation's 17th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament will bring not only the tournament, but also a kick-off dinner, raffle and silent auction on April 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Gates Four Country Club. The golf tournament is on April 22 , also at Gates Four. Registration for a single player is $100 and this includes a ticket to the dinner. Teams of four can register for $400. This package includes four dinner tickets. Extra dinner tickets are $35. Reverse raffle tickets are $100. The prize is $5,000. For the raffle a maximum of 250 tickets will be sold. Raffle tickets do not include a dinner ticket and you need not be present to win. If fewer than 60 tickets are sold for the raffle it will become a 50/50 raffle rather than a reverse raffle. There will also be a silent auction of exciting donated items. There are also several sponsorship packages available for the entire event, the dinner/raffle/ auction sponsors or the golf tournament. These packages range from $200 for Golf Hole Sponsors to $10,000 for a Tournament and Dinner Presenting Sponsor. To register to play or purchase ticket visit www.faytechcc.edu/foundation/golf_tournament_events.aspx. The Encore Exhibition is a fundraiser for The Capitol Encore Academy. It is an exhibition of the artistic skills of the students and a fun celebration of education. There are three parts to this event. First there is a Zumbathon. Zumba is a unique combination of dance and exercise. Groups are generally led by a leader in aerobic dance moves along to Latin and other high-energy music. Everyone is invited to dance along for as long as they can. This style of exercise is fun and lighthearted while still being incredibly effective. Skill or prior knowledge is not required. All you need is a sense of humor and a willingness to sweat. There will also be a fashion show and an art exhibit as part of the Encore Exhibition, which is scheduled for April 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is a $5 donation and it is located at 126 Hay St. For more information call 443-454-4016 or visit http://www.faydogwoodfestival. com/events/2015/encore-exhibition-. For more information on The Capitol Encore Academy visit http://www.capitolencoreacademy.org. The Duck Derby is set for 4 p.m., Sunday, April 26, at Festival Park. The ducks will be dropped in to Cross Creek at the park. It is only $5 per duck to enter the race and the proceeds benefit many organizations in the community. While Fayetteville Urban Ministry hosts the event, other organizations have joined the fun and registered as teams. This means that when a person adopts a duck, they can choose which team will benefit. Teams include arts organizations, health related programs, educational foundations and more. There are six prizes. The Grand Prize was donated by Camping World of Fayetteville, N.C. It is a 22-foot Traveling Trailer Camper (valued at $18,000). If the winner is present at the race, they will get an additional $150 in cash. Other prizes include a 65" flat screen TV, a set of new tires, a year-long membership at Renaissance European Day Spa, a $250 grocery gift card, and for the last rubber duck to cross the finish line, a tent donated by Camping World. Go online today to get your duck at www.fayettevilleduckderby.com . The Puttin' On the Dog, dog show lets your favorite pet enjoy the festival. No pedigree is required. Dogs of all kinds and their proud owners are welcome to come strut their stuff. Entry fee is $5 per dog except for in the parade of rescues. Awards will be given for best in show, gorgeous gals, handsome guys, owner look-a-like and best dog costume. There will be food and drink available for purchase. The dog show is hosted by the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society and Heritage Square to benefit the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, a no-kill shelter that cares for animals until they are adopted into loving and caring families. Heritage Square is owned by the Woman's Club of Fayetteville and all three buildings that comprise it are on the National Register of Historic Places. Puttin' on the Dog is on April 26 at Heritage Square located at 224 Dick St. Admission is free. Registration begins at noon and the show will be held from 1-3 p.m. For more information visit www.fapspet.org or call 910-864-2077. The Fayetteville-Cumberland Crimestoppers will host its annual barbecue fundraiser, selling plates of traditionally southern-style barbecue for $7. Crimestoppers is a non-profit organization that subsists largely on donations. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to provide reward money for tips that lead to arrests. Participating in the fundraiser results in not only a delicious plate of barbecue but in supporting a safer community. The Fayetteville-Cumberland Crimestoppers Barbecue is in the Harris Teeter Parking lot located at 2800 Raeford Rd. Plates are available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 24. For more information call 910-624-6922 or visit www.faydogwoodfestival.com/ events/2015/fayetteville-cumberland-crimestoppers-barbecue(2). The Battle of the Badges will be held in the 400 block of Hay Street from noon to 4 p.m. From noon to 2 p.m., see ladder trucks, SWAT gear and more on display with fire hats and police badges for the kids. The action kicks-off at 2 p.m. with round three of Battle of the Badges, Fire vs. Police in a head-to-head battle of challenges. Last year the Fire Department took home the trophy, evening the playing field with the Police. This year the two will battle in events such as tug of war, obstacle course, and a wing eating contest. Come see who will break the tie and be the ultimate Battle of the Badges champ! The LaFayette Ford Lincoln Classic Car Show is on Sunday, April 26 from noon to 4 p.m. in the 400 Block of Hay Street. Enjoy browsing antique cars and trucks, restored classic vehicles and custom hot rods. This year's show has been expanded to include 1995 and older models. There will also be a special tribute to the Ford Mustang to commemorate its 50th Anniversary. Dogwood Festival Brings Fun, While Raising Funds for the Community by ERINN CRIDER ERINN CRIDER, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910.484.6200.