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Lake Rim Park Celebrates Summer with Family Night Out by CAROLINE GOINS Lake Rim Park is having an end-of-the-school year party. Families are invited to celebrate the break from book reports, homework and teachers with Family Night Out in the Park on June 8, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. A variety of special activities are planned along with all the park offers every day. The event will feature games with prizes, crafts and hands-on activities. Exhibitors will provide entertainment, and a DJ will provide the music. Food vendors will be on hand selling sandwiches, hotdogs, Italian ice and other summer favorites. To celebrate the bliss that is summertime, Kids will want to check out the dragon- shaped bouncy obstacle course and visit the archery station to learn how to shoot a bow. "The event is free and the whole family will have fun during this interactive and Last year, Family Night Out drew big crowds to Lake Rim Park. educational night out," said Amber Williams, park ranger coordinator at Lake Rim Park. There will be nature and environmental exhibitors the share their knowledge of animals, plants and sustainability. The Wildlife Rescue Center, based in Sanford, will have hawks, owls and other animals that have been rescued recently. The center will share the wonder of these great animals and how they survive in the wild. Cumberland County Environmental Services will have activities for the kids and talk to families about recycling. Kids will be able to learn about water conservation and safety with Cumberland County's Storm Water. Members of Sustainable Sandhills will also be on hand to answer questions about conversation and sustainability. The park's Environmental Mobile Unit will entertain and educate kids about the wild life in the area. Kids can explore the unit viewing animal replicas and bones as well as a touch- and-learn area. "This celebration is a great way to give back to the community and raise awareness about the park," said Williams. or get the family together for a picnic. In addition to the walking trails and picnic areas, Lake Rim offers horseshoe pits, tennis courts sand volleyball courts, athletic fields, a Native-American themed garden and children's playgrounds. The fields and courts are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis unless reserved. Family pets are also welcome at the park, but all animals must be on a leash. Lake Rim Park is located at 2214 Tar Kiln Dr. For more information, call 910-433-1018. The park's normal hours of operation are: March-Oct. from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. and Nov.-Feb. from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Last year, was the first time Lark Rim Park hosted this event and several hundred people came out for the end-of-the-year celebration. The activities are geared toward elementary- aged children and their families, however children of all ages are welcome. The regular attractions will be available as well. Lake Rim Park provides a wide variety of activities. The family can stroll along the one- mile border trail through the wetlands to Bone Creek, play a pick-up soccer game with friends CAROLINE GOINS, Managing Editor, Up & Coming Weekly, COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. Smith Lake Offers Summer Movie Series by TALICIA SMITH big screen? Smith Lake Recreation Area Outdoor Theater is set for summer and has a great line up of family-friendly movies to make the summer season that much more fun. The prices can't be beat either. This big screen won't cost you a thing, unless of course you are among those who love a good snack with the show, otherwise you can just come out and enjoy. The summer movie series is free and open to the public. In addition to camping, hiking and other outdoor activities, Smith Lake is the perfect place to enjoy some family time under the stars. Fort Bragg's Moral Welfare and Recreation department, also known as MWR, presents Movie Night at the Beach at the Smith Lake Recreation Area. It's a great way to make memories, and enjoy wholesome entertainment without breaking the bank. The summer movie series runs Are you ready for the Smith Lake Area Outdoor Theater offers outdoor mov- ies once a month, complete with consessions. It is free and open to the public. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM of room to stretch out and enjoy the show. Movies featured at the Movie Night are Rango on June 16, Barnyard on July 14, The Smurfs on Aug. 18, and Kung Fu Panda 2 on Sept. 8. All movies begin at 8 p.m., excluding Kung Fu Panda 2, which starts at 7 p.m. The movies are all rated as PG, but the selections are subject to change. What is a movie without a yummy snack to go with it? The concessions from May through September, and is an opportunity to start a family tradition. Look for lighthearted entertainment, a relaxed atmosphere and plenty area carries typical movie theater cuisine: nachos, hot dogs, chips, etc. Just be mindful that it is an outdoor theater so you may want to bring along a little bug repellent for those insects that want to join in on your fun. The area is however, sprayed for ants. Kevin Harp of MWR explained that the Smith Lake Recreation Area Movie Night at the Beach is "the only outdoor theater in the area, at least that I know of," making this a different atmosphere from your typical movie night. It's your modern day drive-in theater. So pass by the Red Box, pass up the theater and a put away your credit card, at least one weekend a month anyway. Pull out your blankets and lawn chairs and grab a friend. It's movie night, it's free and it's fun. Gates open one hour before the show and concessions are available for purchase. Please be advised though that no outside food or drinks are permitted. So if you are a snacker, bring along a little cash. Otherwise, it is an economical good time for all. For more information, visit www.fortbraggmwr.com. TALICIA SMITH, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. JUNE 6-12, 2012 UCW 11