Good morning, Fayetteville.

Families from the county are invited to Little Land: BIG Play for Families on Saturday, Mar.

14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crown Expo Center. The free event, hosted by Partnership for Children (300 kids receive superhero capes), features obstacle courses, safety demos, photo booths and scavenger hunts.

Families in Fayetteville with service members feel anxious as tensions in the Middle East rise; local experts advise keeping operational security and offer help through community services like OneSource & Suicide Hotline.

Vietnam veterans and Gold Star families will gather on March 26 at VFW Post 670 (3928 Doc Bennett Rd) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a luncheon honoring service and sacrifice with an Orange Heart Foundation presentation; guests should RSVP by March 13.

The 2nd Annual CARE Clinic Beach Blast fundraiser will take place on March 15 at Gates Four Golf & Country Club and will feature performances by Chairmen of the Board and Classic Soul, championship shag dancing, and a classic cookout fare to support free healthcare for local residents.

The Vision Resource Center’s second annual fashion show Full Bloom: Cultivating Confidence is set for Saturday, March 21 at 614 Oakridge Ave from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event celebrates empowerment for visually impaired models through creative styling & training.

YMCA of the Sandhills opened registration Tuesday for its summer camp, offering day camps for kids ages 5-11 at four locations in Cumberland and Harnett counties.

Camp runs from June 1 to Aug. 14 with weekly fees starting at $175 for members (non-members incur extra charges).

Shea Ralph was named SEC Women's Basketball Coach of the Year on March 3 after leading Vanderbilt's Commodores to a historic 27 to 3 record and earning player honors for Mikayla Blakes and Aubrey Galvan; the former Terry Sanford star credited her North Carolina roots for her success (she made the remark after the win).

Seventy-First High School promoted defensive coordinator Eric Hall to head football coach on March 3 (yesterday) after former coach Duran McLaurin left for Hoke County following 13 seasons.

Hall, who led championship-winning defenses, will take charge of the team in upcoming contests.

Sawyer Brown Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening with the iconic country band Sawyer Brown as they deliver their classic hits.

3rd Annual Ville City Blues Festival

8-10 p.m. — Crown Complex — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience an evening filled with soulful blues music featuring Lenny Williams.

Fayetteville Regional Science Olympiad

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Tony Rand Student Center — Free for participants — Experience a high-energy showcase of STEM learning, teamwork, and community involvement.

Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

7-8 p.m. — Crown Complex — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a century of incredible tricks and fun with the Harlem Globetrotters.

Celebration of Arts: A Day of Gratitude & PLUSH Awards

3-6 p.m. — Seven Horsemen Billiards — Ticketed entry — Celebrate artistic expression with live performances, awards, and community connection.

North Carolina Home Expo

12 PM – 4 PM — Crown Coliseum — Free admission — Explore a variety of home improvement ideas and exclusive savings at this community-focused expo.