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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May 6-12, 2015 UCW 11 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Your Trusted Skilled Arborist on call! Skilled arborist with the equipment and experience to get your job done right! Veteran Owned and Operated Fully Licensed and Insured for your protection and trust. Call (910) 813-1092 www.brudertree.com (919) 813-1092 Cape Fear Studios presents ~ Featuring new work by exhibiting and supporting members. April 24-May 19, 2015 Opening Reception Friday, April 24, 6-8 pm Visit www.capefearstudios.com for more information The 25th Anniversary Cape Fear Studios Member Artists' Exhibit The Cumberland County Teen Wellness Task Force will present the 3rd annual Real Talk event May 7 at 6 p.m. at South View High School, 4184 Elk Rd., Hope Mills. The event is free and open to the public. Teens and their parents are invited. Real Talk provides an overview of teen pregnancy in the county, allowing attendees to interact with vendors, enjoy food and refreshments, participate in raffle ticket drawings and hear from the Teen Prevention Education Program teams from Pine Forest and South View high schools. The Health Department is the lead agency for the Teen Wellness Task Force, which includes Cumberland County Schools and other community partners. For more information, contact Trisha Barfield at 910-433-3705 or tbarfield@co.cumberland.nc.us. Health Department Offers Free Mosquito Insecticide The Cumberland County Department of Public Health is giving away free mosquito insecticide to Cumberland County residents while supplies last. The Mosquito Dunks product is a biological pest control agent that kills mosquito larvae. It is non-toxic to fish, birds, wildlife and pets. County residents can pick up a four-month supply of the insecticide at the Health Department, 1235 Ramsey St., Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. There are extended hours on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Go to the Environmental Health section on the third floor. The round-shaped product is placed in water, where it floats. Each dunk will be effective for 30 days in standing water and will cover 100 square feet of surface. It can be used in lakes, fish ponds, bird baths, flower pots, drainage ditches, aquatic gardens and decorative ponds, flood-control basins, unused swimming pools and other areas where standing water creates a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The active ingredient is bacillus thuringiensis. Printed instructions will be available. Environmental Health also reminds citizens of other effective methods of mosquito control, including the "tip and toss" method. Tip over any containers that have standing water including tires, flower pots, buckets, jars and barrels. Replace water in bird baths weekly. Mosquitoes can breed in as little as an ounce of water. In addition to insecticide, there are simple ways to prevent mosquito bites: · Keep children's wading pools empty or stored on their side when not in use. · Use insect repellent containing DEET when outdoors, which also repels ticks. Remember to always follow product directions. · Wear long sleeves and pants at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active or stay indoors during these hours. · Make sure your windows have good screens to keep mosquitoes out. Health Department Provides Kindergarten Physicals The Cumberland County Department of Public Health Child Health Clinic provides physicals for children entering kindergarten. The Health Department encourages parents with children who will enter kindergarten this year to get their child's physical early. Medicaid, private insurance or self-pay are acceptable forms of payment. Fees for service are based on family size and income. For appointments, call 910-433- 3600, extension 1. North Carolina law requires any child entering kindergarten to get a physical. In addition to physicals, the Child Health Clinic provides medical screening services for children from birth to 18 years of age. Services include primary care, physical examinations (includes developmental screening), dental varnishing, hearing screening, vision screening, laboratory screening, preventive education and nutritional counseling. The Health Department is located at 1235 Ramsey St., The Child Health Clinic is on the first floor. For more information, call 910-433-3600 or go to http:// www.co.cumberland.nc.us/ COMMUNITY NEWS Teen Wellness Task Force Will Present 'Real Talk' May 7