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Fayetteville Next to host kick-off event Aug. 10

By Staff Report, posted 2 years ago
Photo courtesy of Fayetteville Next

The Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission is set to host a kick-off event at the city’s newest entertainment attraction, Main Event located at 580 Cross Creek Mall, on Aug. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.

This event invites 19 to 39-year-old residents to meet and engage with the Fayetteville Next Commissioners and each other. Along with these networking opportunities, attendees will give their input on the direction of Fayetteville Next, which helps the commission advise Fayetteville City Council on the needs of young adults living and working in the city.

Tickets are $15 and attendees must be 18 years old or older. The following link can be used to register for the event: https://bit.ly/FayNextKickoff. Space is limited.

The Fayetteville Next Commission is providing a one-hour pizza buffet with unlimited fountain drinks. Each guest will receive 30 minutes of free play and the VIP bowling experience.

The Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission was established to attract, retain and engage Fayetteville residents between the ages of 19 and 39. The Commission is dedicated to improving the quality of life for young adults through targeted event programming and community outreach initiatives, making Fayetteville a “desirable place to live, work and recreate” for this generation.

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