News Briefs

Lincoln Lake Park includes many rock formations that are popular for rock climbing and bouldering.
Photo: Caroline Bauman
In the sixth of her seven-part series on local trails, Caroline Bauman reviews the Lincoln Lake Trails which feature multiple overlooks of the beautifully secluded Lincoln Lake, diverse hiking and mountain biking trails and a plethora of spots for rock climbing or bouldering.
The Fayetteville Visitors Bureau this month launched the Hospitality Hero program designed to stimulate and reward exceptional customer service by employees working in the hospitality industry.
Want to win a Metropolitan Scooter? The folks at Sterling Frisco Apartments are hosting a scooter giveaway. That and more are in this week’s Flyer Sponsor post.
Tuesday Events
- 6 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pen
- 6 p.m. JJ’s Grill: John Silva
- 7 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Catch Me If You Can
- 7 p.m. Pesto Cafe: Jed Clampit
Tuesday Meetings
Time | Meeting | Location |
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8:30 a.m. | Teenager Leadership Class | City Hall, Room 219 |
4:30 p.m. | City Council Agenda Session * (agenda) | City Hall, Room 326 |
5:15 p.m. | Water and Sewer Committee * | City Hall, Room 326 |
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* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Tuesday Birthdays
Others: Physicist Stephen Hawking is 71, guitarist Robby Krieger of the Doors is 67, singer David Bowie is 66, singer R. Kelly is 45, singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis is 37, actor/comedian Josh Meyers is 37 and actor Freddie Stroma is 26.