Other Blooming Events in our Community
2010 Sanctioned Events
The Fayetteville Walk to Defeat ALS
April 10, 2010 9:00 am– 12:00 pm – Festival Park
The ALS Association – Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter
1-877-568-4347 or www.catfishchapter.org
2 mile walk to help strike out Lou Gehrig’s disease
Mid-Carolina Senior Games
April 14-29, 2010 various times $10.00 particpant fee/spectators free
Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging
Tracy Davis tdavis@mccog.org 910-323-4191 x27
Held annually each spring—a local network of games that provide statewide health promotion & wellness programs for adults age 55 years of age or better
Down the Rabbit Hole – “Alice in Wonderland Event”
April 17, 2010 2-5 pm Family Event 8-11pm Adult Soiree $10 children/$45 adults
Fayetteville Museum of Art
Michele Horn michele@faymoa.org 910-485-5121
Join us as we fall down the rabbit hole and go through the looking glass to celebrate Lewis Carroll’s cherished children’s classic “Alice in Wonderland”
Ms. Senior Cumberland County Beauty Pageant
4/17/2010 2:00 pm $5.00 per ticket
CC Coordinating Council on Older Adults
Catherine Van Sickle cvansickle@ccccoa.org 910-484-0111 x229
Pageant recognizes the talent, wisdom, & beauty of women who are sicty or older. An afternoon of delightful talent, grace and beauty
North Star Pet-O-Rama
April 17, 2010 11:00am to 4:00pm FREE
New state-of-the art hospital – North Star - 532 Canady Road, south of Hope Mills - 910-858-2525
This event will feature activities for all ages and everyone is encouraged to bring their pet(s), small or large. Some of the activities are: a Jumping and Dressage Demonstration, a Schutzen demonstration, a Mini-examination Booth (vets on duty), a pet Micro-chip Booth, a pet Nutrition Booth, and a Used Tack Sale. Children of all ages will also enjoy the Petting Zoo and Bounce House. Food vendors will be present
The Fayetteville Wine Society's 2nd Annual Charity Wine Tasting
4/17/2010 6-9 pm $75.00 per ticket or 8 person VIP Tables available for $900
Fayetteville Wine Society - Matthew Fink fswgathering@gmail.com 910-257-1780
Fayetteville’s premier wine tasting and education group presents “Gathering in the Garden” at the Grounds at Fox Hollow. Proceeds to benefit the USO
The Recycled Art Show
4/20/10 5:30-8:00pm FREE
The Re-Store Warehouse
Bill McMillan director@restorefaync.org 910-321-0780
Entrants will design pieces of art completely from recycled materials. Free food, drinks, prizes, and entertainment
Fayetteville-Cumberland Crimestoppers Barbeque
4/23/2010 11:00 am-7:00 pm $6.00 per ticket
Fayetteville-Cumberland Crimestoppers
Luke Wheeler Lwheeler@holmeselectricsecurity.com 910-635-6927
Proceeds used to pay rewards offered for information leading to the arrest of those “Wanted” by local law enforcement
Fourth Friday event at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
4/23/2010 7-9 pm FREE
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
Mary Kinney maryk@theartscouncil.com 910-323-1776 x239
This is the opening of Public Works, a community-wide art exhibit. An opportunity for ALL artists to have their work exhibited from April 23 thru May 22. Free entertainment, conservation and safety tools, bottled water or give a spin on the prize wheel
Hay Day for Missions-Christian Jazz Festival
4/23/2010 7-9 pm Donations accepted
Hay Street United Methodist Church
Julie Rufenacht jrufenacht@nc.rr.com 910-303-9249
Enjoy the Christian jazz of Kia Walker Troubador Project while sipping coffee and relaxing. Sweet treats available
A Garden Party
4/23/2010 Noon-5pm in Cross Creek Park
Boys and Girls Club of Fayetteville
Tickets are $75/person and all proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club
910-484-2639 www.ccbg.org
Do you remember reading the great Gatsby? Do you remember how Daisy seemed so demure in her big brimmed straw hat and her sultry sundress? Or how about when Jay Gatsby cooley wiped his brow from the heat of the Southern sun in his white linen pants? Welcome to "A Garden Party!" Join the Boys and Girls Club of Fayetteville as we help kick-off the Dogwood festivities with an afternoon of Southern tradition - dancing, entertainment, good food and friends! Appropriate "Garden Party" dress is required
Dogwood Festival Adult Tennis Tournament
4/23-4/25 $20.00 singles/$30.00 doubles
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation – James Parker jparker@ci.fay.nc.us 910-433-1392
Come out swinging to the Adult Tennis Tournament at Mazarick Park Tennis Center
YMCA Run For Your Hero - 5K & 10K Run
4/24/10 7:30 AM race begins at FTCC Parking Lot 5
YMCA
Lee Foley 910-850-8957 or leef.ymcanc@gmail.com
Run on the most beautiful course in NC. This 20th anniversary run recognizes heroes that build strong kids, families and communities. 5K, 10K individual and team runs, kids run and special divisions for stroller teams
Spring Plant Sale
4/24/10 10:00 am – 1pm
Cape Fear Botanical Garden – 536 N. Eastern Blvd. 910-486-0221
5th annual sale offers a hugs selection of plants from the Garden’s nursery. This year’s focus is creating “feel good gardens”
Funspot for Kids-Joining Hands w/the Child Advocacy Center
4/24/2010 noon – 5 pm
Child Advocacy Center
Laura Devan lauradevan67@yahoo.com 910-551-7740
A fun outdoor location for children and parents including activities such as bubble blowing, temporary tattoos, a graffiitti wall to create a permanent piece of art by children for cildren, fishing for prizes & other child-friendly activities
Hay Day for Missions-Fun & Food
4/24/2010 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hay Street, United Methodist Church
Julie Rufenacht jrufenacht@nc.rr.com 910-303-9249
Give your children a safe, fun and exciting break by enjoying carnival games, creating art and having your face-painted. Enjoy lunch or a snack in the fellowship hall
Hogs & Rags
4/24/2010 8:00 am - 3:00 pm $50.00 each
Hogs & Rags
Anna Cole hogsandrags@gmail.com 910-263-5475
Enjoy a relaxing ride to the beach and help families affected by Autism and the American Cancer Society. Open to motorcycles, classic cars, and convertibles
Jazz on Top of the Town
4/24/2010 8:30 pm – until $30.00 per ticket
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Sharon Wilson swilson@infionline.net 910-988-2542
A night of food, dancing, and live entertainment provided by national recording artist Phillip “Doc” Martin. Fundraiser to benefit the chapter’s scholarship and community service programs
Not Your Ordinary Dog Show
4/24/2010 11:00 am-1:00 pm $5.00 ticket
Fayetteville Animals Protection Society (FAPS)
Beegie Caviness fapspets@msn.com 910-850-6489
The fun dog show for "less than pedigreed," well loved dogs. Come show off your best friends "Not So Ordinary" qualities and win prizes in several categories. Dress up your doggie and rehearse his best tricks. If he looks like you, you both could be winners
YMCA Run for Your Hero
4/24/10 Run time 7:30am
YMCA event held at FTCC Hull Road Parking Lot 5
Lee Foley leef.ymcanc@gmailc.om 910-850-8957
This 20th anniversary 5K & 10K run recognizes heroes that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities
Cape Fear Music Center's Annual Student Showcase
4/25/2010 noon – 4:30 pm FREE
Cape Fear Music Center
Tony Harrison Tony@CapeFearMusicCenter.com 910-480-2362
Students will be showing off their talents on stage. Ages range from 11 to 71!
The Snyder Concert Series featuring Randall Atcheson
4/25/2010 6:30 pm FREE
Snyder Memorial Baptist Church
Larry Dickens music@snydermbc.com 910-484-3191
World pianist and organist to perform classical and sacred music, Broadway show tunes and patriotic arrangements
Fayetteville Symphony – Final Concert
Saturday May 1, 2010 8:00 pm
Tickets: $25 for Adults, $20 for Seniors/Military, $8 for Students
Reeves Auditorium - Methodist University 910-433-4690 http://www.fayettevillesymphony.org
Overture to Nabucco by Giuseppe VerdiXL by J Mark ScearcePiano Concerto No. 25 in A Minor, K. 488, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Jesse Davis, pianoPictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky
