City Update

Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation has plenty of sports programs, leagues, and camps to keep your kids active this summer. Learn more in this episode of City Update.

The annual Dogwood Festival is one of the largest festivals that takes place here in Fayetteville. This year the festival happens April 25-27. Come out and enjoy vendors, food and great music all weekend! Learn more of what will be taking place in this episode of City Update. www.FayettevilleNC.gov www.facebook.com/cityoffayettevillegovernment www.FayTV.net Twitter @CityOfFayNC

In this City Update, get a preview of what you will experience at the upcoming PWC Expo which takes place on Friday, March 28th. You'll get lots of information and free goodies!

With the colder temperatures in the air many people are warming up with their fireplaces or space heaters, which creates a higher risk of home fires. In this City Update, the Fayetteville Fire Department shares some safety tips that can help keep you and your families safe this winter.

Every year Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation turns Arnette Park into a winter wonderland! Christmas in the Park is a drive-thru event displaying thousands and thousands of lights throughout the park. Arnette Park is located at 2165 Wilmington Hwy, Exit 100 off Hwy 87. Dates: December 8-12 and 15-19 (Sunday - Thursday) Time: 6-9 pm Admission is FREE!

The City of Fayetteville provides a great service with loose leaf collection beginning during the fall part of the year. This year collection begins on November 18th. Collection pickup dates are determined by your zip code and neighborhood. Get all the details in this episode of City Update.

October is National Crime Prevention month and is a time to bring awareness and educate the community on how to keep themselves safe from becoming a victim of crime. Sharon Stevens from the Fayetteville Police Department is going to share some tips and tell you how you can get involved in your local community watch group.

If you are an artist, an aspiring artist, or just someone who loves visual arts, you need to visit Cape Fear Studios in downtown Fayetteville. You'll find art displays from local and national artists in their gallery. They also offer classes and workshops.

The International Folk Festival is one of the largest festivals in downtown Fayetteville. The festival happens September 28-29 and will feature authentic cultural cuisine, live musical performances and so much more! Learn more in this episode of City Update.

Looking for a unique, family-oriented fishing experience? The John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, is the only fishing education center of its kind in North Carolina. They offer a variety of aquatic programs to anglers of all ages and abilities.

The City of Fayetteville strives to create a safe a walkable community for our residents. We need residents input to help us determine where improvements are needed. Find out how you can get involved in the planning process in this episode of City Update!

National Night Out is an annual event that takes place on the first Tuesday of August each year. National Night Out enhances the relationships between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Learn how you can get involved in this year's event.

June is Homeownership Month! If you are ready to take that first step towards purchasing your first home, the City Of Fayetteville offers free workshops that can help you begin that process. Learn more about the workshops in this episode of City Update.

The 3rd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee is a full-day celebration in Festival Park featuring nationally touring headliners, local performance acts, food trucks, vendors, artists and artisans and more. Learn more about what you can expect to experience at the event in this episode of City Update.

In this episode of City Update, learn about the sport of Pickleball. Pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in the nation since 2020. It's fun and a great way to get some exercise and make friends. Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation has several indoor and outdoor pickleball courts available.

The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival has been a tradition here in Fayetteville for more than 40 years! Come out to downtown Fayetteville and Festival Park April 26-28 to enjoy food, music, vendors of all sorts, midway rides and much more!

An Earth Day Celebration will take place on April 20th in Festival Park as a way to educate and bring awareness on ways to protect the Earths natural resources. Learn about the event on this episode of City Update.

In this episode of City Update, we highlight a new exhibit at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum. “Opening the Vaults: Treasures of the Fort Liberty Museums.” showcases some of the rarest collection pieces from the Fort Liberty Museums, made up of the ASOM, 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, JKF Special Warfare Museum, and the U.S. Army Reserve Command History Office. Visitors will have a behind the scenes look at unique artifacts dating back to the American Civil War (1861-1865) to the present day used or captured by Soldiers on the battlefield, along with historical context. “Opening the Vaults” will be at the ASOM through December 29, 2024.

In this City Update, Megan Maxwell from the Museum of the Cape Fear talks about a special exhibit titled, "Seventeen Men: Portraits of the Men of the 25th US Colored Troops". Learn how the discovery of a tiny pocket-sized photo album led to a months-long research project for genealogist and artist Shayne Davidson, culminating in a series of 17 life sized portraits. The Seventeen Men were soldiers with the 25th US Colored Troops Co. G from 1864-1865. Each portrait is accompanied by a short biography of the man's life and a reproduced image of the original albumin print or tintype Davidson used to create the portrait.

During Black History month, the Fayetteville History Museum will have a special exhibit that highlights the history and future of the Orange Street School. In addition to this exhibit, the museum has several other exhibits that cover African American literature, African American builders and architects, and African Americans on the Cape Fear River. Museum hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free.

Beginning in February, work sessions will be held at 2 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Regular council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month, and will now start at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. The public is welcomed to attend any of these meetings at City Hall located at 433 Hay Street. But, if you would rather watch from home, the meetings are broadcast live on Spectrum Channel 7 and streamed live on the City's webpage at FayTV.net. If you are not able to watch LIVE, meetings are uploaded to the city's YouTube page. Search for City of Fayetteville NC government.

The third annual New Year's Eve event is right around the corner! A Night Circus will take place on December 31 @ 7pm in Festival Park. Musical entertainment includes, Spinderella and Dru Hill. For more information visit: VisitDowntownFayetteville.com

Every year Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation turns Arnette Park into a winter wonderland! Christmas in the Park is a drive-thru event displaying thousands and thousands of lights throughout the park. Dates: December 3-7, 10-14, 17-21 (excludes Fridays and Saturdays) Time: 6-9 pm Arnette Park is located at 2165 Wilmington Hwy, Exit 100 off Hwy 87. Admission is FREE!

The City of Fayetteville's loose leaf collection will begin November 20th and run through February 9, 2024. Visit LooseLeafSeason.com to find out the loose leaf pickup schedule for your specific zip code.

Fayetteville Area System of Transit is launching a new Express Route in West Fayetteville. It is a convenient and affordable way to seamlessly connect residents from West Fayetteville to the existing service area. Visit RideFast.net for more information.

In this City Update we learned about how we can be better prepared for an upcoming hurricane season.

In this City Update, learn about various fun and free activities that the family can enjoy for Halloween.

The Clark Park Nature Center gives people an up-close education on the flora and fauna around our area. The park also offers walking trails, a waterfall and outdoor adventure. Learn more in this episode of City Update and then go check it out!

In this City Update, we highlight the Fayetteville History Museum and all that it has to offer. Visitors will experience two floors of artifact-filled exhibits that tell the story of Fayetteville's history, including a new baseball exhibit. There are additional displays, vintage cars and a recreated 1920s gas station in the annex located right next door to the main museum.

The second annual Juneteenth Jubilee will kick off in the heart of downtown Fayetteville on Saturday June 17 with a full-day celebration in Festival Park. Ashanti Bennett from Cool Spring Downtown District gives us all the details in the episode of City Update.

It's time for the annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival! Activities will be happening all over downtown Fayetteville during this event. In addition to the FREE musical entertainment, visitors will enjoy vendors, food, car & truck show, BMX bike show, and lots of great activities for the kids. Come out on April 28, 29, 30th to enjoy the festival!

In this City Update, get information on the upcoming Power and Water Expo which takes place on March 24th at Skyview on Hay.

Learn more about Cumberland County Public Library 14th annual Storytelling Festival that is kicking off on March 4th, 2 p.m. at Festival Park

Fayetteville in 5 provides the latest new updates for the City of Fayetteville. Topics covered in this episode include: FFD Live Burn Training Exercise FFD Promotion, Retirement, Awards FPD BLET Graduation and Promotion Ceremony Human Relations Awards Black History Month Exhibit

The Drainage Assistance Program provides single-family residential property owners with assistance in repairing stormwater issues located outside of City maintained rights-of-way. Assistance with such issues is subject to the annual funding made available by City Council.

In this City Update, learn more about the Dining and Dialogue program from the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department that fosters dialogue and community building.

If your New Year's resolution is to get fit, why not take advantage of the facilities and programs offered through Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation. There are fitness rooms in most facilities and numerous dance, aerobic, and fitness classes. Learn more in this episode of City Update. Visit FCPR.us for more information.

The Annual PWC Grinding of the Greens takes place on Saturday, January 21st. Tree pickup will take place January 9-13 so have your tree by the road by the 6th. If you miss the tree pickup, you can drop your tree off at the Fayetteville community Garden at the corner of Vanstory and Mann Street off of Old Wilmington Hwy.

On November 14th, the City Council approved the adoption of the Social District ordinance for the creation of a temporary Downtown Social for 12 months, from December 2022 to December 2023, to operate seven days a week from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. A social district allows people to drink beer, wine, or cocktails as they walk through a defined area of downtown Fayetteville. Learn more in this episode of City Update.

Cool Spring Downtown District and the City of Fayetteville are pleased to announce the return of Night Circus: A District New Year's Eve Spectacular for the second year. Layered with a variety of carnival attractions including stilt walkers, fire dancers, roving magicians, festive food, live music, and more, the Night Circus NYE Spectacular atmosphere will be alive with lights and sound, and the air will be filled with enticing scents from some of your favorite food trucks. Get the details in this episode of City Update.

The holidays are here and Christmas trees and decorations are going up! In this City Update, we share some tips that can help prevent unfortunate mishaps at your home during this holiday season.

The leaves are falling and it's that time of year for loose leaf pick up. In this City Update, learn more about this year's schedule. You can also visit www.fayettevillenc.gov/leafseason for more information.

As we honor veterans who have served our country, we invite you to visit the NC Veterans Park located in downtown Fayetteville. Veterans Park is dedicated to military veterans, young and old, living or deceased, from all branches of service, specifically those from North Carolina. In this City Update, we talk about some features of the park with City Historian, Bruce Daws.

In this City Update, Bianca Shoneman with the Cool Spring Downtown District shares on some of the events going on over the Halloween weekend. Learn more at www.VisitDowntownFayetteville.com

In this City Update, Andrew Barskdale from NCDOT gives us an update on the progress of I295 in Fayetteville and other projects.

In this City Update get all the updates about the upcoming International Folk Festival. Antonio Renteria from the Arts Council is our guest.

In this episode of City Update, Sgt. Alpha Caldwell from the Fayetteville Police Department shares some back-to-school safety tips.

The City's Economic & Community Development department offers workshops designed for first-time homebuyers, Participants will gain an understanding of the entire home buying process, including budgeting for homeownership, shopping for a home, obtaining a mortgage, closing procedures, and the responsibilities of maintaining the home after purchase. The homebuyer workshops are conducted by Kingdom Community Development Corporation and are offered every fourth Saturday of the month at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Residents who participate have completed the pre-requisite for down payment assistance and may apply after selecting a lender, getting pre-approved for a mortgage, and finding a home.

City Update- In this City Update, learn about the Cape Fear CERT Summer Academy that is introducing local teens to a career in public safety as well training them to be a member of the Cape Fear Community Emergency Response Team. Teens interested in participating in the next CERT Academy at the end of July of 2022, email CapeFearCERT@gmail.com