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Freedom Rings Throughout the Community by ERINN CRIDER make for a delightful Independence Day, for those who want to go out and celebrate with the town, the local community offers incredible opportunities. For those looking to start the party a little early, the N.C. Symphony offers a perfect opportunity on July 1. The symphony will perform its annual patriotic concert in Festival Park as a gift to the community. The free performance will be followed by traditional fi reworks and a silent tribute to veterans with Liberty Luminaries sponsored by the Pilot Club all along Ray Ave. Dunn is also offering an early celebration with their Patriotic Explosion to be held on July 1. Festivities are presented by Central Baptist and will begin at 7 p.m. with music and a dramatic performance by the CBC choir and drama team. There will be free hotdogs and fi reworks at dark. The town of Hope Mills; however, is celebrating all day on Independence Day. A parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Hope Mills Municipal Park. The route begins at Hope Mills Middle School and ends at the park. Immediately following the parade, it is time for the annual Party in the Park. The party includes food, games, vendors, While sitting in one's own backyard grilling with friends and neighbors would live entertainment, cheerleading exhibitions, competitions and of course ... fi reworks. Both events are free and open to the public. Find out more at www.townofhopemills.com. But to no one's surprise the military provides the biggest celebration, which was recognized as the Best Independence Day bash in the whole of and Special Operations Museum. It is unoffi cial and there will be no sign ups. People are encouraged to just show up in patriotic garb and participate to support veterans. Methodist University to Host Camps, Classes by ROXANA ROSS Summer campers are coming to Methodist University, and fall courses are coming to Fort Bragg. There are many summer camp activities taking place all season at Methodist University, and while courses will not start at Fort Bragg until August, course registration opened June 25. "Go play!" is the chorus of parents in the summer. At Methodist University, the summer campers signed up for different activities will be playing sports, musical instruments or even playing scientifi c detectives. There will also be campus activities hosted by other organizations, including the Annual Conference Session for Youth hosted by the United Methodist Church, EDGE-U-Cation cheerleading camp hosted by Cheer Ltd., Laird College Consulting's Focus on College Camp and a N.C. State Ballet workshop. Summer Camps Courses at Fort Bragg Three Methodist University at Night courses will be offered on Fort Bragg this fall, and the university hopes to add more courses in the future. The fi rst course, Theories and Techniques of Leadership (LSS 325), will run Methodist has sports camps to get children of all ages active and out of the house, whether they want to just have fun or work on improving their skills. Methodist University will host sports camps for baseball, basketball, dance, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Most of the camps have different sessions for varying skill levels. All of the camps are day-only events, with the exception of certain soccer camps. There will be ongoing sessions through Aug. 10. For more information, call 910-630-7175, or for a full listing of all 26 of the MU-sponsored athletic camps, go to www.methodist.edu and click the link under "Summer Camps." Summer Jam, the MU music camp, is open to ages 9 to 18 and runs from July 9-14. MU music faculty and music students will work with campers in ensembles, electives and fun-packed activities during this exciting week. Complete information on Summer Jam can also be found by going to their website and clicking the link under "Summer Camps" or by calling 910-630-7100. Technology, Education and Mathematics. Young and curious scientists will explore mathematics; natural, health and forensic science, computer robotics, virtual reality and creative writing during the week of June 11. STEM Camp is a new day activity at MU. The name stands for Science, 8 UCW JUNE 27 - JULY 3, 2012 from Aug. 20 to Oct. 13, on Mondays and Wednesdays. From Oct. 22 to Dec. 15, two courses will be available, Environmental Science (ENM 101) and Management and Organization (BUS 343). ENM 101 will run Mondays and Wednesdays, and BUS 343 will run Tuesday and Thursdays. All of the courses are worth 3 semester credit hours each, and the times for each will be from 5:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. The courses are part of the two majors being offered on Fort Bragg, an Associate of Arts with a concentration in leadership and management, and the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management. The courses can also be used as electives for any other Methodist University degree. The environmental and occupational management degree enhances many of the different Army jobs at Fort Bragg. For soldiers who aren't sure if they can commit to the length of time needed for a bachelor's degree right now, the associate of arts is a good choice. Many senior-enlisted service members can earn their two-year Associate of Arts degree in just one year, because Army training courses can be transferred to complete the leadership concentration. Afterward, the associate of arts transfers easily into any bachelor's degree program, and directly into Methodist University's Bachelor of Science in Management. The cost for active-duty students is the same as attending a class on the main campus, $250 per credit hour. Non-active duty students can also enroll in these courses at the standard evening rate. The courses will be offered at 4520 Knox St., Building 1-3571, Building 2-1105. For more information on Methodist University at Fort Bragg, visit methodist.edu/bragg or call 910-436-3624. To apply for Methodist University's day or evening program, please visit methodist.edu/admissions. ROXANA ROSS, Contributing Writer, COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM the Southeast by visitsouth.com in 2010, This year's celebration is sure to please. The gates open at 3 p.m. with Kiddieland and food vendors offering snacks and entertainment. At 3:45 p.m. Tyler Hilton performs, followed by Natalie Stovall at 5 p.m. Then the acclaimed U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers parachute demonstration team is scheduled to drop in at 6 p.m., followed by a concert by Gloriana. At 7:45 p.m. the senior commander will speak, and the evening portion of the festivities begins with the National Anthem and fl ag ceremony. A patriotic event of this magnitude would not be complete without a performance by the 82nd Division All American Band featuring the 1812 overture with live cannon fi re. Finally, the evening comes to an end with a spectacular fi reworks display, which is scheduled to run from 9:42 to 10 p.m. providing for a long day stuffed with patriotic fun. For those early birds, an early morning run to honor veterans will be held by the RWB Team. The 4th of July Fun Flag Run will be held on July 4 at 8:30 a.m. at the Airborne ERINN CRIDER, Contributing Writer, COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com.