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Published: Oct 27, 2006 12:30 AM
Modified: Oct 27, 2006 03:51 AM
 

Eatery's luck runs out

After a dozen years of operation, Lucky 32 will be closing its restaurant on Spring Forest Road at the end of the month.

The Greensboro-based chain specialized in a rotating seasonal menu, farm fresh produce and a expansive wine list.

"With the shifting sands of supply and demand, healthy restaurant outfits open and close restaurants all of the time," read a letter to customers on the restaurant's Web site.

The chain will keep open its Cary, Winston-Salem and Greensboro locations.

The last meal for the restaurant will be Sunday brunch on Oct. 29.

Lucky 32 is on Spring Forest Road just off the intersection Falls of Neuse Road. For more information, visit: www.lucky32.com.

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The Factory in Wake Forest is running a skating special on their dual ice rinks.

Those in costume can ice skate for $5 today from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Price includes skate rental.

The Factory is on Main Street, just off of Capital Boulevard. For more information, visit www.eatshopplay.com.

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Fun stuff retailer F.Y.E. (short for "for your entertainment") is now open at the Triangle Town Center.

The chain specializes in music, movies and video game sales. The company's Web site also features downloadable music and ring tones.

Triangle Town Center is at Capital Boulevard and Interstate 540.

For more information visit, www.fye.com.

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At the other mall this weekend, feel free to buy a vowel.

Crabtree Valley Mall will host the Wheel of Fortune crew (sans Pat Sajak or Vanna White). The sultans of spin will be on hand to vet the vowel buying talent of Triangle contestants.

Organizers -- who are tooling around the country in the "Wheelmobile," a 32-foot Winnebago -- will stage three shows on Saturday and Sunday to look for candidates.

Times are at 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Potential contestants should arrive an hour ahead of time to fill out an application.

Crabtree Valley Mall is on Glenwood Avenue, just north of the intersection with I-440.

For more information, visit www.crabtree-valley-mall.com.

Staff writer Sam LaGrone can be reached at 836-4951 or slagrone@newsobserver.com.

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