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Patrons move along the interior sidewalk on Block Avenue during the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market on the downtown square.
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After nearly two months of discussion, City Council members finally agreed Tuesday on a proposal that will expand the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market on the downtown square.
With the growing popularity of the Fayetteville trail system, it was only a matter of time before someone opened a trailside bar. The Nines will open July 1 along Frisco Trail.
Fayetteville was recently named one of the least expensive cities to live in the U.S. by Kiplinger.
The Fayetteville Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a man and a woman suspected of stealing two vehicles from a local dealership last week.
In his latest book review, Roger Barrett calls Stephen King’s Joyland “another page turner from the master.”
Thursday Events
- 7 a.m. Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- 12 p.m. Mulberry Mountain: Thunder on the Mountain
- 5 p.m. Matt Miller Studios: ARK Challenge Welcome Party
- 5 p.m. Fayetteville Underground: Women Take Flight exhibition opening
- 5 p.m. Shindig Paperie: Shindig birthday celebration
- 5 p.m. Terra Tots Natural Parenting: Bonner-Bell Trunk Show
- 5:30 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library: Free Flix Before 6: “Warm Bodies” (PG-13)
- 5 p.m. The Shed: First Thursday at The Shed
- 6 p.m. Fayetteville Square: First Thursday
- 6 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Tim Meitzen
- 7:30 p.m. Gulley Park: Dana May Balloon Release
- 7 p.m. Foghorn’s on College: Michael Shaw
- 7 p.m. Nightbird Books: Art show and music w/ Don’t Stop Please
- 7 p.m. Jose’s: Joe Giles & The Homewreckers
- 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal: Summer Chamber Music Festival: Concert Four
- 7 p.m. Powerhouse Seafood: Copesetic
- 8 p.m. Dickson Street Pub: Tom Collins
- 8 p.m. Kingfish: Dave Stiles Band
- 8 p.m. UARK Bowl: Comedy Open Mic
Thursday Meetings
| 4:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Green Economy Group | Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce |
| 4:30 p.m. | Planning Agenda Session and Tour * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 6:00 p.m. | Partners for Better Housing | City Hall, Room 111 |
Thursday Birthdays
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Others: Actor Robert Englund (Freddie Krueger) is 66, playwright-actor Harvey Fierstein is 61, actress-comedian Sandra Bernhard is 58, comedian Colin Quinn is 54, guitarist Steve Vai is 53, singer-bassist Tom Araya of Slayer is 52, actor Paul Giamatti is 46, singer Uncle Kracker is 39 and actress Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is 6.
