Good morning, Fayetteville.

Nonprofits in Fayetteville are urging residents to donate on GivingTuesday to support vulnerable groups served by the Vision Resource Center and Youth Club—donations will fund programs like exercise, tutoring, and transportation to keep these important services running.

The Association of Bragg Spouses will relaunch its Tour of Homes event on Dec.

4 to showcase historic Spanish eclectic-style homes in Normandy decorated for the holidays. Guests will check in at the Bragg Unique Boutique (Building 2221, 2 Woodruff St.) at 4 p.m. with tours running until 8 p.m., and tickets available online to support the association's programs.

Cape Fear Regional Theatre will present its 34th Best Christmas Pageant Ever with over 120 children in four casts delivering a lively twist on the nativity story—bringing a heartwarming reminder of Christmas spirit.

Shows run December 6 to December 21 and include Military Appreciation Nights with tickets priced at $18 for adults and $13 for children.

Fayetteville's Crown Complex has announced eight new shows including an anime festival on Dec.

20, monster truck tours on Feb. 14, Sawyer Brown on March 5, a blues festival on March 6, Anne Wilson on March 13, comedian Ali Siddiq on March 28, Grammy-winning band Chicago on May 21, and comedian Daniel Tosh on Oct. 16—each event set to bring family fun and live excitement. Tickets can be bought at the local box office and travel office—prices range from about $20 to $75.

Fayetteville Academy Eagles beat Berean Baptist Bulldogs 78 to 55 on Dec.

1 after a strong first half with Kingston Carlsen scoring 26 points and Justin Caldwell adding 17 — coach Wayne Walcott noted that team support from Aziz Al-Jurhanni and Christian Baynes helped secure the win.

Duke holds the top spot in the ACC power rankings as freshman Cam Boozer scored 35 points in a comeback win on Thanksgiving—drawing praise from local fans.

The rankings list Louisville, UNC, and Clemson, and these teams will face key matchups later this month—setting the stage for the ACC/SEC Challenge.

After a short Thanksgiving week, local high school sports resumed in Fayetteville at the Phenom Hoops’ 8th annual Hoops & Dreams Showcase presented by Lucas—Moore Realty—14 basketball teams and wrestlers took part in the event.

Nine athletes were nominated for the 910Preps Athlete of the Week from November 24 to 29 and voting ends Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.

UNC basketball stayed steady in national polls by remaining 17th in the USA TODAY coaches poll, 16th in the AP poll and debuting 26th in the NET rankings while holding a 6-1 record.

They will play No. 18 Kentucky today at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN—senior guard Seth Trimble is out with a broken forearm.

Mercato Europeo

11 AM – 5 PM — Villa Mirabela — Free entry — Experience the charm of Europe with artisan delights in a winter wonderland setting.

North Carolina Fashion Week

5-7 p.m. — Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County — Cost info not provided — Experience a vibrant showcase of local, regional, and out-of-state fashion designers and models.

A Christmas Story Screening

1:30 – 3:40 PM — Cameo Art House Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy a holiday classic with Ralphie Parker's charming adventures.

Fayetteville Marksmen vs Knoxville Ice Bears

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — Cost info not specified — Watch an exciting hockey matchup between the Marksmen and Ice Bears on FloHockey.

Anime Holiday Party

12:30-3 p.m. — Oishi Bubble Tea — Free entry — Celebrate Small Business Saturday with anime fans and bubble tea at this ultimate holiday party.