Dear Friend of Fairmont,

You’re going to really “luv” February in Fairmont because it’s going to be filled with some juicy and delectable activities. Get your calendar out to copy it all down:

Jan. 31 BUSINESS & JOBS SUMMIT IN THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HERITAGE CENTER AT 7 p.m. MEMBERS OF MY J.O.B.S. TEAM WILL OFFER GRANT AND JOB CREATION ADVICE TO ALL FAIRMONT BUSINESSES WHICH HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN INVITED. AN “OPEN MIKE” SESSION WILL GIVE ALL BUSINESS PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND OFFER SUGGESTIONS. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

Feb. 3 FHS Basketball vs Red Springs away

Feb 4 Seniors bingo. 1 to 3 p.m. in the Heritage Center. Lots of fun and Valentine treats for our Seniors.

Each Saturday in February (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th) Dixie Youth baseball signups in the the hall courtroom 10 a.m. to noon

Feb. 7 PRIDE IN FAIRMONT CEREMONY. 7 p.m. in our Heritage Center. 177 individuals, businesses, groups, and organizations have been invited by me and will receive certificates of appreciation for their efforts and donations during 2011. Entertainment and an awesome slide show from Town Clerk Jenny Larson.

Refreshments served. A wonderful evening to thank our helpers.

Feb. 7 Fairmont High School Basketball vs East Columbus at home 4 p.m.

Feb. 10 Fairmont High School Basketball vs St. Pauls away

Feb. 13 Conference basketball tournament. Pairings/times TBA.

Feb. 14 DMV mobile van in town hall parking lot 10:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Feb. 18 Green Briar/Valentine social. 2 p.m. Farmers Festival queens and me treat the residents there to some singing and fun.

Feb. 21 Regular town board meeting. 6 p.m. site TBA

Feb. 25 BOOK ‘EM literary event at RCC in Lumberton 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dozens of authors (some well known and quite famous) will be on hand. I will be moderating a panel discussion on youth matters starting at 3 p.m.

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Radio Shows (every Saturday at noon on 100.9 fm or at www.fairmontnc.com)

Feb. 4 ROTC officers, advisor

Feb. 11 Bob Moore RCC small business director

Feb. 18 Myra Singletary- Elder Care services

Feb. 25 Frederic Almond- Author from Williamsburg Va. Participating in the Book ‘Em event at RCC. At 11 yrs. old he and his mom were attacked by a burglar in L.A. and he was stabbed 39 times. Frederic survived and has written a book, “Scarred 4 Life”. He is a motivational speaker as well. A powerful story to share.

Mar. 3 Farmers Festival Chairman Carey Pittman will unveil a “big festival secret” for 2012. Stand by for an exciting announcement.



A LITTLE BUSINESS NEWS

NOBAR, an electrical contracting company soon to be located in the building directly next to the Heritage Center in downtown, is also a franchisee of SPACE WALK, INFLATABLE AMUSEMENT EQUIPMENT. Their officials have asked that I inform the public that they now are ready and prepared to offer their equipment and services for rent. You can also access their services at Space Walk of Robeson County on Facebook. Brian and Donald Rabon are ready and anxious to serve your needs so get bouncing over to SPACE WALK now for your next event.