Good morning. Do you have an idea to reduce crime in Fayetteville and a desire to make a difference in your neighborhood? You might want to apply to the City of Fayetteville’s grant program for crime prevention initiatives.
Now in its sixth funding cycle, the Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant Program seeks to support crime reduction and prevention initiatives in the city with innovative, collaborative, resourceful and inclusive approaches. Applicants can be individuals or grassroots groups.
The city will be holding two virtual workshops for those interested in the grant, with applications due on Feb. 23. For more details, check out our lead story below.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: about 25 people stood outside the Market House in downtown Fayetteville yesterday to protest a national uptick in ICE raids and deportations. Cumberland commissioners set seven priorities during their two-day retreat last week to make the county better. And we were at the opening night of Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; our reviewer declared it a whimsical night of fun and laughter. Performances run through Feb. 23.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Interim Editor-in-Chief
City opens up applications for crime prevention grant
Now in its sixth funding cycle, the Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant Program seeks to support crime reduction and prevention initiatives in the city with innovative, collaborative, resourceful and inclusive approaches.
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Events
TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 10-11:30 a.m. today
- What: A Chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin.
CLIFFDALE LIBRARY WRITING CLUB: QUILL AND INK
- Where: Cliffdale Public Library, 6882 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville
- When: 10-11:30 p.m. today
- What: Join Quill and Ink, a community for adults of all skill levels to share their original work. Practice your writing, exchange feedback and dive into writing prompts, challenges and engaging discussions.
CULTIVATE AND CONNECT: GARDENING WORKSHOP
- Where: Main Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington
- When: Noon-1 p.m. today
- What: Join us for an enriching gardening lunch & learn where you can Main Library is excited to host a monthly lunch and learn in partnership with NC Cooperative Extension.
Obituaries
Debra Colette Mitchell
Debra Colette Mitchell, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 22.
Dorothy Mac McNeill
Dorothy McNeill, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Danielle LaTrey Smith
Danielle LaTrey Smith, 40, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Until tomorrow!
🤧 As someone who fell ill this weekend, I’m here with a reminder to be careful this flu season. Wash your hands regularly and get your flu vaccine! Cumberland County’s Immunization Clinic is open most days from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and takes walk-in appointments for flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
~ Maydha
