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Janet Paschal to speak: Tonight at 7 at Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church, 1232 Hickory Grove Church Road, Four Oaks. Paschal is a singer, songwriter, author, talk show host and cancer survivor. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. (919) 934-7996.

"Wicked" tickets being raffled today: Terry Sanford High School's AFJROTC Booster Club is raffling four tickets to see "Wicked" at the Durham Performing Arts Center on May 15 during the sold-out 2 p.m. performance. Raffle tickets cost $10, and the profits go to the boosters' scholarship fund. Raffle tickets go on sale tonight from 6 to 7 at Terry Sanford's Mr. FTS Contest or at www.wickedraffle.com. (912) 531-3676.

Malign20 album Listening Party: Friday from 9 to 11 p.m. at Sunset Coffee in Bronco Square. Malign20 will call at the start of the party. The rapper was featured on Snoop Dog's "Welcome 2 The Church" album. His new album is "Similar Ain't The Same." Info: 483-0189 or visit sunsetcoffeeshop@gmail.com.

Strike 1 for Haiti: The bowling fundraiser will be Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. at North View Lanes, 5307 Ramsey St. The $15 cost includes unlimited bowling and shoes. Presented by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Fayetteville Alumnae Chapter. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to relief efforts for Haiti.

Actor's workshop: Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 1706 Skibo Road. Dennis L.A. White, a native of Fayetteville, will lead. He has been featured in films with actors such as Jodie Foster and Angela Bassett. The workshop will include character development, set decorum, audition techniques, trade secrets and more. Register by Friday for $75 or at the event for $100. RSVP to www. actlikeyouknow.eventbrite.com or to 583-5013.

Confederate Monuments in North Carolina talk: Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Peace Baptist Church on Love Mill Road, Whiteville. The North Carolina Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will host Shirley Robinson for the talk. Robinson's article in the North Carolina Geographer in 2008 on the topic "Confederate monuments in North Carolina county seats" won high praise and acclaim. Free.

The 82nd BSB's "Panther" Steel Stampede run: Wednesday at 10 a.m. starting at the 3rd BCT PKG Lot. Register by Saturday to james.musnicki@us.army.mil. Include your name, bike type and passenger. Open to the first 150 bikes.

Southern Pines Horse Trials II Pro Series Tour: March 19-21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carolina Horse Park, 2814 Montrose Road, Raeford. The trials includes dressage, cross country, and show jumping: the triathalon of equestrian sports. Free to spectators. 875-2074.

The Northwood Temple Church Mothers of Preschoolers, 4200 Ramsey St., will hold the "Twice Is Nice" Children's Consignment Sale on March 20 from 7 to 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. The sale includes gently used toys, furniture, educational supplies and children's clothing, sizes newborn to 16. Shoppers will also find maternity clothing and nursing accessories. Proceeds support the Northwood Temple Church MOPS and TeenMOPS chapters. Unsold merchandise is distributed to local pregnancy support agencies and other charities. www.northwoodmops.com, www.mops.org.

Garden Party Highlights Women's History Month: March 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the 1897 Poe House of the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex, 801 Arsenal Ave. Relax in the backyard for afternoon tea, and listen as speakers highlight Victorian-era topics: roses and etiquette. Men and women may attend, for $5 each. 486-1330, www. museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov.

13th Annual East Coast Step Show: March 20 at the Crown Coliseum. www.eastcoaststepshow.com.

"El Paso" at Temple Theatre: Today through March 28 at 120 Carthage St., Sanford. By Jason Petty, who portrayed Hank Williams in His Honky Tonk Heroes a few seasons ago. Tickets and information: (919) 774-4155, www.templeshows.com.

8th Annual A Night at the Beach featuring the Band of Oz: Saturday at the Sampson County Exposition Center, 414 Warsaw Road, Clinton. The event is a fundraiser for Class Acts-Sampson CenterStage for Students. Tickets are $62.50 and $75. Wine and hors d'oeuvres from 6:15 to 7 p.m., buffet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., silent and live auctions and the band from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 592-6451.

"To Be Continued ... Scenes With Teens 13": March 18 at 7 p.m. in the Jack Britt High School auditorium. The show is written, directed and performed by the school's theater students. Admission is $3.

American Girl fashion show: The Child Advocacy Center's main fundraiser will be March 20 at 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. and on March 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include refreshments, party favors, a raffle and door prizes. The fundraiser helps the center provide support for abused children and education on abuse prevention. www.child advocacycenter.com, 486-9700.

"Forget Me Not": March 21 at 5 p.m. at the John D. Fuller Sr. Recreational Athletic Complex, 6627 Old Bunce Road. The stage play is part of the Gdavisplays.com Urban Theater Series and depicts a care giver's struggle watching a loved one with Alzheimer's. Tickets are $20 in advance, $17 for senior citizens and military and $25 the day of the show. 868-2828, www. gdavisplays.com/community.html.

Chonda Pearce tour: Christian author and speaker Chonda Pearce will speak in Fayetteville on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Northwood Temple Church, 4250 Ramsey St. Tickets to the "Did I Say That Out Loud" tour start at $15 for groups of 10 or more, or $18 for general admission. For tickets, go to https://secure. birchfalls.com/Birchfalls/clients/ Chonda/ or (866) 440-7880.

Jeff Dunham "Identity Crisis Tour" at Crown Coliseum: May 23 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $42.50. Tickets are available at the Crown Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations including FYE at Cross Creek Mall, Ticketmaster.com and by phone at (800) 745-3000, 438-4100, www.atthecrown.com.

REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar tickets: Go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. for the Sept. 2 concert in Cary's Booth Amphitheatre. Tickets start at $39.50. (800) 745-3000, www.boothamphitheatre.com.

Cumberland Oratorio Singers and St. Patrick Music for Charity Series presents: Mass in G-Schubert and Stabat Pater on March 19 at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, 2844 Village Drive. Admission $12 at the door. Students get in free. www.cumberlandoratorio singers.org.

Concert featuring pianist Gregor Brier: March 19 at 7 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church, 517 Glensford Drive. Tickets are $5 each or $15 for the family. Proceeds benefit Haiti relief projects. The church will also host the Cedarville University Women's Choir in concert on March 21 at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. 868-5156.

Swing into Spring annual dance: The Heart of Carolina Jazz Society presents the dance March 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Carolina Trace Clubhouse, 2100 Country Club Court, Sanford. Featuring The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra, directed by Gregg Gelb with guest vocalists Don Nedza, the Rev. Iris Jordan, Kathy Gelb, Peggy Taphorn, Trish Childress and Alexander Brower. Tickets start at $35 and include the concert and heavy hors d'oeuvres. For tickets, go to www.carolinajazz.com or send checks to Heart of Carolina Jazz Society, P.O. Box 253, Sanford, NC 27330.

Casting Crowns: April 22 at 7 p.m. at Crown Coliseum. The Until the Whole World Hears tour includes the groups Tenth Avenue North and Caleb. Tickets start at $22 in advance or $25 at the door. Group rates are available. Tickets are available through the Crown Coliseum box office, Ticketmaster outlets and by calling (800) 745-3000 or 438-4100.

"Little Shop of Horrors": Tonight at 7 at the Robeson County library's annex on Second St., Lumberton. Presented by the Studio One Lab, the show will be at UNC-Pembroke. Auditions are for actors, singers, dancers and backstage workers in grades eight though 12. No experience is necessary. 224-4000.

Spring 2010 Juried Art Exhibition: The Fayetteville Art Guild's exhibition is titled "Creative Impulse" and will be on display until March 20 at Gallery One13, 113 Gillespie St. Free. 223-2787.

CREATE, the Art of Fine Craft show: On display until March 24 at Cape Fear Studios Inc., 148 Maxwell St. The show includes fine crafts of wood, glass, metal and ceramics by artists from Los Angeles, New York and Massachusetts. Free to attend. 433-2986, www.capefearstudios.com.

"First Synagogue Series" exhibit: Dr. Tulla Lightfoot, art professor at UNCP, will exhibit graphite drawings from the series through March 31 at the campus' Multicultural Center. In the project, she traced the establishment of Jewish congregations in each of the 50 states. Drawings range from depictions of "Shearith Israel," the first American synagogue founded in New Amsterdam in 1654, to "Beth David," the pioneer synagogue founded in Miami. 521-6508.

Spring exhibition at John Throckmorton Library: The Fayetteville Art Guild has displayed the non-juried exhibition at the library until May 29. The library is at Renem Street, Building 1-3346, Fort Bragg. Free and open to the public. 396-3526.

82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum: Corner of Gela and Ardennes streets, Fort Bragg. Exhibits include artifacts from World War II to present, uniforms, weapons, vehicles and airplanes and a photo exhibit on Operation Desert Storm. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sundays and Mondays, except federal holidays, when the hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information: 432-5307.

Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County: 301 Hay St., Fayetteville. Rotating exhibitions of visual art are displayed in the galleries. Most exhibits showcase the talent of local artists. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon; Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.; closed Sundays. Information: 323-1776 or www.theartscouncil.com.

Airborne & Special Operations Museum: 100 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville. The museum, which is part of the U.S. Army Museum System, explores the 60-year history of Airborne and Special Operations units through life-size exhibits and interactive displays. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed most Mondays, but open federal holiday Mondays. Information: 483-3003 or www.asomf.org.

Artists League of the Sandhills Gallery: 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. The gallery displays a monthly rotating exhibit by a featured artist of the month. Visitors may tour the artists' studios and view work in progress. There is no charge. Information: (910) 944-3979 or www.artistleague.org.

Battlefield Military Museum and Warpath Military Collectibles: 819 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville. Uniforms, insignia, medals and historic artifacts from the War with Iraq are on display. Visits are scheduled by appointment. Information: 425-7000.

Bladenboro Historical Society: 818 S. Main St., Bladenboro. The society, housed in the original Bladenboro Farm Life School, contains a Bladenboro history museum as well as the Col. Earl E. Frink Military Museum. Hours: Weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Information: (910) 863-4707.

Campbell House Galleries: 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. The galleries, home of the Arts Council of Moore County, have exhibit areas and sell art and pottery by local artisans. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and 2 to 4 p.m. each third Saturday and Sunday of the month. Admission is free. Information: (910) 692-4356.

Cape Fear Studios: 148-1 Maxwell St., Fayetteville. The studios feature pottery, raku, paintings, stained/slumped glass, jewelry and more. Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday. Information: 433-2986 or www.capefearstudios.com.

Carthage Historical Museum: 202 Rockingham St., Carthage. The museum contains artifacts, memorabilia and through-the-years photographs of Carthage and an oil portrait of George Washington, thought to be one of only 40 copies of an original painting by Gilbert Stuart. Hours: Sundays, 2 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Admission is free. Information: (910) 947-2331.

City Center Gallery & Books: 112 Hay St., Fayetteville. The Center features work by local artists and photographers with a special emphasis on Fayetteville. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open until 10 p.m. on Fourth Fridays. Information: 678-8899 or www.citycentergallery.com.

Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum: 325 Franklin St., Fayetteville. Exhibits and artifacts of transportation from days gone by are featured at the museum. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is free. Information: 433-1455.

Fayetteville Museum of Art: 839 Stamper Road, Fayetteville. Hours: The museum is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and Fridays. Admission is free. Information: 485-5121 or www.fayettevillemuseumart.org.

Averasboro Battlefield Museum: 3300 N.C. 82, Dunn. (Exit 71 off Interstate 95). Site of the Battle of Averasboro, which occurred in March 1865. The site features a museum, plus occasional re-enactments, a fiber festival and living history programs. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. Admission is free. Information: (910) 891-5019 or www.averasboro.com.

Bentonville Battlefield: 5466 Harper House Road, Four Oaks. The site of North Carolina's largest Civil War battle features living history programs and re-enactments. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays and most major holidays. Admission is free. Information: (910) 594-0789 or www.bentonvillebattlefield. nchistoricsites.org.

Harmony Hall: 1615 River Road, White Oak, in Bladen County. Harmony Hall was built in the 1760s. There is a country store with handmade arts and crafts. Hours: Open Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (910) 866-4844 or www.harmonyhallnc.com.

House In The Horseshoe: 268 Alston House Road, Sanford. The 18th-century plantation home features guided tours of the historic site. Three annual programs are held here, including a Revolutionary War battle re-enactment the first weekend of April and a Christmas open house. Admission is free. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays and most major holidays. Information: (910) 947-2051, horseshoe@ncdcr.gov or www.houseinthehorseshoe. nchistoricsites.org.

Malcolm Blue Historic Farm: 1177 Bethesda Road, Aberdeen. The 1825 farmhouse and museum shows what life was like for pioneers in the 1800s. There are four annual events, including a bluegrass festival in June and a historical crafts and farmskills festival in September. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Information: (910) 944-7558 or www.malcolmbluefarm.com.

Mill Prong House: 3062 Edinburg Road, Red Springs. Built in 1795, the house is one of few remaining Highland Scot settlements in the state. It was renovated in the 1830s in the Greek Revival style. Hours: the first Sunday of each month, 2 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Information: (910) 739-4879 or www.millpronghouse.com.

Moores Creek National Battlefield: N.C. 210, about 70 miles east of Fayetteville. The battlefield is the site of the first patriot victory of the Revolutionary War. Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed some holidays. Admission is free. Information: (910) 283-5591 or www.nps.gov/mocr.

OUTDOORS & RECREATION

Cape Fear Botanical Garden: 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. The site includes open spaces, cultivated areas, and hundreds of species of native plants and nature trails. Wednesday is volunteer day from 9 a.m. to noon. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Information: 486-0221 or www.capefearbg.org.

Cape Fear River Trail: The 4.2-mile paved trail can be accessed at Treetop Drive, Eastwood Avenue and Sherman Drive. It is available for walkers, joggers and bicyclists. Restrooms are at Jordan Soccer Complex and at the Clark Park Nature Center. Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. to dusk. Map available at www.fcpr.us.

Clark Park Nature Center: 631 Sherman Drive, Fayetteville. The 76-acre park has three nature trails, a waterfall, a picnic area, a campground and an overlook of the Cape Fear River. The center displays exhibits and live animals. Admission is free. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 433-1579 and www.fcpr.us.

Fort Bragg Riding Stables: Smith Lake, Fort Bragg. The site has more than 10 miles of trails for riding. Pony rides and lessons are offered. Hours vary by season. Admission to ride trails is $11 per hour for ID card holders and $13 per hour for civilians. Information: 396-4510 or www.fortbraggmwr. com/stables.php.

Jambbas Ranch: 5386 Tabor Church Road, Fayetteville. The ranch features buffalo, llamas, elk, a camel and other animals. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Information: 484-4808 or www.jambbas.com.