Archive for April, 2011
Month-Long Salute to the Military
Each May, Fayetteville and Cumberland county salutes soldiers, veterans and their families with a series of events titled “31 Day Salute.” As the first sanctuary community for members of the military, its no surprise that our community takes a month to show our enthusiastic appreciation, respect and support for those who served in the armed forces.
31 Day Salute incorporates a variety of events for 2011, including author visits, movie screenings, boat tours, special exhibits and scavenger hunts. Below, I have highlighted a few:
Fort Bragg Fair – from April 28 through May 15, one price gets you Unlimited carnival rides and entertainment. Live entertainment includes country, rock, pop, R&B and Christian music. Other live entertainment includes a Sea Lion show.
Admission is $12.00 Monday-Thursday and $17.00 Friday-Sunday. Tickets are discounted for Military/DoD Civilians, Children Ages 3-9, Handicapped and Senior Citizens. Special promotions are planned throughout the fair, including Customer Appreciation from 5-7 Monday –Thursday, when everyone gets in for $5. The Fort Bragg MWR website lists all admission prices and the entertainment schedule.
A Doctor Looks at War – Dr. Michael C. Hodges talks about his book, A Doctor Looks at War at the CC Public Library & Information Center HQ branch on Tuesday, May 10th at 7 pm. Dr. Hodges chronicles his experience in an army combat support hospital during the initial year of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He describes in detail the healthcare treatment of wounded soldiers as well as the Iraqi prisoners and civilians.
Thanks to Veterans Movie in the Camp – On Saturday, May 21, the Airborne & Special Operations Museum will host a Movie in the Camp. This year’s film is “Jumping Jacks,” starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. When The doors open at 6 pm, movie goers will walk into a camp-like atmosphere with 30 x 40 foot screen. Refreshments including soft drinks and candy bars will also be available for a nominal cost. Music and entertainment will be provided before the movie begins at dusk. Admission is $5, tickets are on sale starting May 1.
These are just a few of the special events that are part of our community’s 31 Day Salute to soldiers, veterans and their families. Please visit www.31daysalute.com for more information or follow 31 Day Salute on Facebook.