Margie Barilla Foundation, National Foster Care Birthday Celebration in NC!
National Foster Care Birthday celebration with party games, hands on crafts, and a pizza spread for kids and teens ages 5–17. Designed as a supportive community gathering centered on foster youth.
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National Foster Care Birthday Celebration with hands-on crafts, playful games, and a casual pizza party for kids and teens ages 5–17. $25 registration supports a community-focused afternoon of connection and fun.
National Foster Care Birthday Celebration with hands-on crafts, playful games, and a casual pizza party for kids and teens ages 5–17. $25 registration supports a community-focused afternoon of connection and fun.
National Foster Care Birthday Celebration with hands-on crafts, playful games, and a casual pizza party for kids and teens ages 5–17. $25 registration supports a community-focused afternoon of connection and fun.
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Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Hands-on summer career camp introducing pathways in the healthcare field, with guided exploration of roles, training options, and local job routes. Hosted at a workforce development center with a practical, career-ready focus.
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Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.

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Hands-on beginner sewing camp covering machine basics and simple stitching skills while participants complete two easy take-home projects. Youth-focused 4-H program in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting with guided instruction.
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Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.

Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.
Keeper-led animal enrichment with puzzle feeders, scent trails, and rotating habitats at a Linville wildlife sanctuary; hands on stations and zookeeper demos teach animal behavior, welfare, and behind-the-scenes care.
Hands-on painting night making personalized bedroom signs like “Welcome,” “Keep Out,” or bold custom designs. A youth-friendly 4-H craft meet-up with guided creativity and take-home finished pieces.
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Sunlit family festival celebrating the 55th annual Girl Scout Day in Linville, with troop demonstrations, badge workshops, craft stations, camp style activities, and community vendors for kids and multigenerational attendees.

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Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.

Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.
Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.
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Hands-on beginner crochet instruction culminating in a simple potholder project during a one-day camp. Hosted at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center with a practical, kid friendly learning vibe.
Hands-on beginner crochet instruction culminating in a simple potholder project during a one-day camp. Hosted at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center with a practical, kid friendly learning vibe.
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Hands-on summer camp for ages 10–14 combining farm visits in Haywood County with guided cooking sessions using regional ingredients. Focuses on where food comes from, basic kitchen skills, and local agriculture.
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Hands-on summer camp for ages 10–14 combining farm visits in Haywood County with guided cooking sessions using regional ingredients. Focuses on where food comes from, basic kitchen skills, and local agriculture.

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A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.

Hands-on tabletop role-playing and collaborative D&D sessions emphasizing character creation, narrative play, and dice-driven encounters; youth-friendly camp-style workshops with miniatures, guided mentors, and creative storytelling in a community arts setting.

Hands-on tabletop role-playing and collaborative D&D sessions emphasizing character creation, narrative play, and dice-driven encounters; youth-friendly camp-style workshops with miniatures, guided mentors, and creative storytelling in a community arts setting.
Hands-on tabletop role-playing and collaborative D&D sessions emphasizing character creation, narrative play, and dice-driven encounters; youth-friendly camp-style workshops with miniatures, guided mentors, and creative storytelling in a community arts setting.
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Hands-on STEM camp exploring planets, galaxies, and astronaut life through interactive experiments and virtual reality experiences. Kid-focused learning in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting with playful, science-forward activities.
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Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.
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Healthy grocery staples are handed out in a welcoming community give away where neighbors can pick up food and lend a hand. A drop in style distribution focused on mutual aid, local support, and spreading care.
Healthy grocery staples are handed out in a welcoming community give away where neighbors can pick up food and lend a hand. A drop in style distribution focused on mutual aid, local support, and spreading care.
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Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
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