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CityViewNC.com | 37 Parent / Child Classes · Pre-K & Grade School Gymnastics · Dance · Karate Sports Skills · Awesome Birthday Bashes · Parents' Survival Nights · Camps Gymnastics skills that improve independence and coordination. Or as they see it, The Little Gym reach their greatest potential. Structured lessons, unique themes and a nurturing environment build confidence during each stage of childhood. Call or schedule a free introductory class online. The Little Gym of Fayetteville 4011 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Ste 105 Fayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 223-3496 Enrolling now for Summer Camps and Classes! Parent / Child Classes · Pre-K & Grade School Gymnastics · Dance · Karate Sports Skills · Awesome Birthday Bashes · Parents' Survival Nights · Camps Gymnastics skills that improve independence and coordination. Or as they see it, The Little Gym reach their greatest potential. Structured lessons, unique themes and a nurturing environment build confidence during each stage of childhood. Call or schedule a free introductory class online. The Little Gym of Fayetteville 4011 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Ste 105 Fayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 223-3496 Enrolling now for Summer Camps and Classes! Enrolling now for Fall Camps and Classes! Also Classes with Special Guest! Now Offering Kindermusik! Call about Enrollment Specials! 1002745A Mary B. Kansora, MD, FACS 910-323-2002 2139 Valleygate Drive www.valleyeyeclinic.net Reverse the signs of "Fall." Get an Ultherapy "Lift." Ultherapy – ONLY FDA approved device for tightening the skin of the brow, face and neck – non-invasive, no downtime Botox and Xeomin – Treatment of frown lines and wrinkles Juvederm, Radiesse and Belotero – Dermal fillers for moderate to severe wrinkles Neocutis – A pharmaceutical grade topical skincare regimen that repairs tissue and promotes collagen growth Aesthetic Visions AT VALLEY EYE CLINIC PLLC Fellows of the American College of Surgeons American Board of Ophthalmology Certified SEE THE BEAUTY OF SOUND ™ For full product and safety information, including possible mild side effects, see Ultherapy.com/IFU. © 2013 Ultherapy is a registered trademark of Ulthera Inc. 1002221A R ika King, a self-taught local artist, picked up her passion for calligraphy in her spare time because she always had a knack for self-expression. Rika King Design is a design studio and online shop where she creates beautiful wa- tercolor artwork, stationary, branding elements and clothing apparel show- casing her amazing talent with modern calligraphy. However, her passion didn't always encompass all of those things. "It all began in middle school when I won an art competition and the tro- phy was as big as me," Rika said with a chuckle. As a child, she never thought this would be her profession. Grow- ing up in a Filipino household, school always came first. Rika excelled in academics and she was part of her de- bate team at E. E. Smith High School. She went on to major in engineering at North Carolina State University and never seriously considered art as a ca- reer. But Rika's artistic style radiates clothing style, very classic, yet colorful. Art exudes from her in every angle. She grew up in the Philippines and then Fayetteville became home. With her husband being in the military, she mentioned, "you're always anticipating your next move." When her husband was stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia, she met Katie McMaster, who Rika con- siders her mentor. Katie had the type of personality that made Rika feel empow- ered. "She pushed me to believe in my- self and to seriously consider calligraphy even when I didn't think much of it," said Rika. It was the push she needed. Upon moving back to Fayetteville, she also realized her talents through watercolor. Watercolor is a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-soluble medium. On an impulse, she purchased a watercolor set and was extremely dis- appointed. e quality was not what she was expecting, but she experienced joy in bringing her visions to life anyway. She immediately knew she had found her calling, followed by doing research on a better set of paints. Social media outlets like Facebook and Instagram facilitate her business, but her most essential advertising

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