News Briefs
A sign at Spring Street and East Avenue directs cyclists toward Frisco Trail. The signs are one of several approved changes and upcoming additions as part of the Spring Street Bikeway.
Photos: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Wayfinding signs are being installed this week along Spring Street in downtown Fayetteville as part of the newly designated Spring Street Bikeway.
The third annual Fayetteville Roots Festival kicks off today and continues through Sunday. We put together a handy guide that includes music lineups, local food menus and a map of the festivities.
Officials with Ranger’s Pantry, the city’s pet food bank, hope to stock the shelves with a ton of pet food during the “Pounds for Paws” food drive. Literally.
The newest additions to the Fayetteville Schools Hall of Honor were announced last week during a luncheon at Jose’s Mexican Restaurant sponsored by the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation.
Thursday Events
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- JJ’s Grill: Tiffany Christopher
- Jose’s: Lil Hoojin
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Tim Paul
- Pesto Cafe: Sarah Hughes
- Jammin’ Java: Open acoustic jam
- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Still on the Hill
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball & Friends
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Chris Milam Band
- Powerhouse Seafood: Travis Kidd Band
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Left of Center
- Rogue: Staggering Odds
- Foghorn’s on College: Morgan Williams Band
- The Lightbulb Club: King Tuff / The Audacity / Teenagers
- LIT: Waldo w/ Dj Sterling
- Fix Ultralounge: FIX Thursdays w/ DJ Rick
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Goose
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 p.m. | Planning Agenda Session and Tour * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Center Street Sidewalk Improvements Project | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Fayetteville School Board (agenda PDF) | FPS, Adams Leadership Center |
| 6:00 p.m. | Housing Authority Board of Commissioners * | City Hall, Room 111 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Thursday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Actress Vera Miles is 82, actress Shelley Long is 63, singer-actor Rick Springfield is 63, singer Julian Casablancas of The Strokes is 34 and musician Sky Blu of LMFAO is 26.
