News Briefs
Cyclists line up on Church Avenue near Center Street on Sunday during the Joe Martin Stage Race in Fayetteville. (More photos here)
Photo: Chris Lankford
Despite efforts to drum up support for naming a Fayetteville alleyway after a fictional street from the Harry Potter book series, the majority of city council members opted against the name “Diagon Alley.” The signs are now up.
A public discussion regarding the upcoming Frisco Trail extension is set for 5:30 p.m. today behind Greenhouse Grille.
FHS athletics officials are selling pieces of the old gym floor which was recently demolished.
Here are this week’s scheduled public meetings with a couple of links to agendas.
You’ve seen the Wakarusa 2012. You’ve probably got tickets. Now, it’s time to map out a plan of exactly who to see. Here’s the stage schedule.
Monday Events
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- JJ’s Grill: Keith Nicholson
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Matt Jenkins and Friends
- Pesto Cafe: Darren Ray
- Walton Arts Center: UA Concert Band and Wind Symphony Concert
- Rogue: Origin / Cattle Decapitation / Decrepit Birth / Aborted
- Powerhouse Seafood: Steve Dimmitt
- The Perk: Open acoustic jam
- George’s Majestic Lounge: EOTO / Kraddy
Monday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. | Bid Opening: Bid 12-39, Construction – Installation of Concrete Pad | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Frisco Trail Southern Extension Community Input Session/Trail Walk | Behind Greenhouse Grille |
| 7:00 p.m. | Ward 4 Meeting * | City Hall, Room 111 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Monday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Singer Willie Nelson is 79, singer Bobby Vee is 69, rapper Turbo B (Snap) is 45, singer Akon is 39, actor Johnny Galecki is 37, and actress Kirsten Dunst is 30.
