Carolina Performing Arts Center (CPAC) will present "The Velveteen Rabbit ... A Ballet" at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 in the Aberdeen Elementary School Auditorium.

The work is choreographed by artistic director Diana Turner-Forte and features DanceFusion, the resident pre-professional company, as well as students from the dance academy of CPAC.

"The Velveteen Rabbit ... A Ballet" promises to be a new holiday tradition for the entire family. The second half of the program is devoted to other inspiring works, including character dancers from around the world.

Part of ticket sales goes to support a community in need in Estrada, Costa Rica, and canned goods brought to the performance will support the Moore County Coalition for Human Care.

Tickets are now available at Carolina Performing Arts Center or through The Country Bookshop, where the book and Velveteen Rabbit gift items can also be purchased.

For more information and group rates, call (910) 695-7898.