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Batter Up! The SwampDogs are Back by TYLER OLSSON the Fayetteville SwampDogs have cemented themselves into the cultural identity of the greater Fayetteville area. Consistently at the top of the Coastal Plain League both on and off the field, the Dogs have set a new standard in collegiate-summer baseball. This season, the bar is set even higher, with Fayetteville coming off its second CPL Organization of the Year award in the last six campaigns. The All American Summer of Fun began on May 30, and will continue on into August. All home games offer a Entering their 12th season, unique dosage of fun and excitement, with various promotions and events scheduled for each of the The All American Summer of Fun began on May 30th, and will continue on into August. Summer Program Offers Incentives for Reading by CAREY CLARKE With the weather heating up, we all know what is just around the corner. That's right, summer is nearly upon us. When those big yellow school buses finally drop off the kids on the last day of school, moms and kids alike will all breathe a big sigh of relief. No more homework for two whole months! But, every parent knows that summer is no time to let your brain take a Library System has just the answer to keep your brain healthy this summer. Starting on June 4 and running through July 31, their annual summer reading programs will be in full swing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cumberland County Library, these programs are sure to keep your kids motivated and reading all summer long. This year's programs all have a night-time theme. For ages birth through 5th grade, the program is called Dream Big: Read! For every 20 minutes of reading logged, participants will receive a star. Prizes are awarded at 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours and 24 hours of reading. The teens will be challenged break. In between those trips to the beach and amusement parks, be sure to give that brain plenty of good food, fresh air and exercise, too. The Cumberland County entered into gift certificate drawings. For every five books you read after that you will receive another entry into these drawings. The library wants to keep people of all ages reading. Kids look up to their parents so it is especially important for kids to see parents reading. This program offers an extra incentive to get kids excited and actively involved during the summer. All logs must be turned into any Cumberland County Information Center location by July 31 to be eligible for the grand prize drawing. For more complete information and instructions, or to check out their special events calendar visit www. cumberland.lib.nc.us or call 483-7727. Drop by any Cumberland County library for applicable packets and registration. The Throckmorton Library start of a four-game home stand at "The Swamp." That stretch includes '80s night, Military Appreciation Night, the second team's 31 contests at "The Swamp." Perhaps one stretch of home games, however, trumps all others with its unrelenting commitment to fun. The All American Weekend of Fun kicks off on Thursday, June 14, the fireworks extravaganza of the summer and on Father's Day, it's bring your dog to the ballpark day. The first 500 fans on June 14th receive a retro trucker hat courtesy of Healy Wholesale and Coors, while on June 15 Rick Hendrick Toyota will offer a commemorative gift for the first 500 fans. It is the only span over the course of the season that includes more than two consecutive calendar days with home games. Other noteworthy contests worth circling on any calendar include the for the greatest home streak of 2012. To purchase tickets, visit or call the business office at (910)-426-5900, and for all information regarding the team, visit www.goswampdogs.com. TYLER OLSSON, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. June 25 game with Team USA, presented by Family Foods and Taco Bell, as well as the July 3 game that features the greatest fireworks extravaganza of the summer, courtesy of Hendrick Chrysler Jeep and Disaster One. As is the case with all games at "The Swamp," tickets are selling quickly Local libraries offer summer reading programs for kids of all ages. by the Own the Night program. Rising 6th graders through age 18 will be awarded prizes for 5 books read and 10 books read. Reading logs can be picked up at any of the Cumberland County libraries. For completion of the reading log parts 1 and 2 , plus continuation logs for every 5 books read after that, teens will be entered into a drawing for gift certificates. And moms and dads, don't forget that your brain needs plenty of exercise too! The adult program, Between the Covers encourages you to get reading. You will be awarded a prize for the first five books read, and WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Drop by the Throckmorton Library to pick up your reading log for chances to earn weekly prizes. Visit fortbraggmwr.com or call 396-BOOK. on Fort Bragg is also hosting its summer reading program called Reading is so Delicious, which will focus on healthy eating and staying active over the summer. Events, contests and crafts will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. for children, on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. for teens. A carnival will be held on July 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate summer successes. CAREY CLARKE, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. JUNE 6-12, 2012 UCW 19