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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6 JUNE 3-9, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Vitamins & Herbs Immune Support Gluten/Allergen Free Foods Essential Oils www.applecratenc.com Fayetteville 2711 Raeford Rd. #110 426-7777 Hope Mills 5430 Camden Rd. #103 432-8800 www.applecratenc.com Corporate Sponsors: Utley & Knowles CPAs downtown FAYETTEVILLE T he Climbing Place is hosting weekly summer camps for children, starting on June 15 and running until August 14. Camps stimulate cognitive and problem-solving skills, teamwork, communication skills, and physical conditioning. Sessions last from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Contact The Climbing Place or visit their site, theclimbingplace.com, for rates and more information! Greg's Pottery Downtown offers children's "Punch, Paint, & Party" events throughout the summer! This drop-off event offers children the opportunity to paint their own canvases with instruction by the owner, Mr. Greg. In addition to Punch, Paint & Party, Greg's also offers children's pottery classes, an individual clay-building project oriented toward children. Events will be posted on Greg's Pottery's Facebook page, so be sure to keep an eye out for any upcoming events! Does your child love arts and science? Fascinate-U offers morning, afternoon and all-day Art & Science Camps for little artists and scientists alike! Camps are designed for rising First-Fifth graders who enjoy creating and experimenting through hands-on activities. Camps are held June 22-26, July 13-17, and August 10-14, with a different theme each week, ranging from movies, "mad scientists," and food. Visit fascinate-u.com/events to see each week's theme and to find out more information! The Cape Fear Botanical Gardens will hold Nature Nuts Camp, a children's camp that uncovers the wonders of the natural world through exploration, games and crafts! Sessions are held from 9 a.m. – noon, and are available for children in kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Each session will have a different theme, and kicks off June 22. School is out for Summer! For theme and registration information as well as session dates, check out capefearbg.org today! In addition to summer camps, Downtown always offers a great escape for adults and children alike! Is your child craving an adventurous day? The Cape Fear River Trail provides a beautiful way to bike, jog or walk with your little one. The 5.3 mile trail winds by the Cape Fear River, with a newly added 700-foot boardwalk through the marsh and wetlands near Clark Park. In addition to experiencing an active morning or afternoon, the trail offers an educational experience, marked with interpretive signs explaining the wildlife and plant life found in the area. With more than 700 species of plants and trees and 150 species of birds, you'll be sure to have a memorable adventure together! EVENTS SAT, JUNE 6 COME SEE THE TRAINS! Noon - 4 p.m. Fascinate-U Children's Museum fascinate-u.com Come to Fascinate-U to see the model railroaders showcase their model trains! JUNE 6 BLUES AND BREWS 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Festival Park cfrt.org/blues-and-brews/ JUNE 6 ASOM RUN FOR THE LEGEND 5K & 10K 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Airborne & Special Operations Museum asomf.org/ JUNE 12 Army Ground Forces Band Concert Series 12:00pm – 11:00 pm At Festival Park EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY Farmer's Market at the Museum Fayetteville Area Transportation Don't get the Summertime Blues! Head to Downtown Faye eville and enjoy the sunshine and plentiful activities for your favorite li le ones! And, as always, there are plenty of great shops and restaurants to stop in while you're Downtown. For a sweet treat, be sure to visit one of the many bakeries or coffee shops in the heart of Downtown. There's even a candy shop, which caters to children and adult children alike! Make Downtown Faye eville your Summer Break destination!