Pinwheels Dayz
Exchange Family Center’s Pinwheels Dayz brings together families, friends, and the greater community to generate awareness about the importance of supporting families and teachers to help children be resilient.
“When families spend time together, the interaction increases children’s social-emotional growth and strengthens family bonds,” says Rachel Galanter, Exchange Family Center Executive Director. “Pinwheels lets families come and play together to help build those strong bonds that support children’s ability to be resilient while also sharing information with the community about how we all can help children thrive now and as they grow.”
What’s Different This Year?
Pinwheels Dayz engages our community to support children and families in need while providing a family friendly environment. We want days full of child-friendly activities, games and fun while also providing resources families can access when they need them. All while keeping families safe and compliant with mandates regarding COVID-19.
Unlike previous years where we dedicated a whole day to bring families together, this year we will have an event every Saturday in the month of April for Child Abuse Awareness month!
What are the Events?
04/03 - Scavenger Hunt
Join EFC on a scavenger hunt to find pinwheels around Durham!
You can also have a chance to win prizes, like a free stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Durham, $50 scrap exchange gift certificates, and a signed Duke football. All you have to do is take at photo of yourself at the pinwheel location, tag us in social media, and use the hashtag #Pinwheels2021EFC. The more pinwheels that you find, the more entries and the greater your chances to win.
04/10 - A Nite with efc
EFC sponsors and closest supports join together for a fun-filled {virtual} evening together! We ask that you please make a donation [of any amount] to complete your registration.
You will also have a chance to win a free stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center.
** Sign-up required to receive Zoom invitation. **
This event is invitation only. If you received an invitation, feel free to register
04/17 - drive-in Movie
Come out for a family friendly-feature film! We will have food and beverage for purchase. We ask that you make a donation [of any amount] to complete your registration today.
Location - Durham County Memorial Stadium (750 Stadium Dr, Durham, NC 27704)
Movie - Trolls (2016)
Showtime - 7:30 - 9:30 pm
**Sign-up required for entry.**
Food will be available for purchase. You can get a T-shirt or a hat (while supply last) by giving a donation, of any amount, at the night of the event.
Please, start arriving at 7:00 pm to get situated.
04/24 - cooking class
Two child nutritionists from DINE for Life in Durham will lead families in a free cooking class! Free to attend, but must register to receive the cooking kit.
This event will be In-Demand. You will be able to see it any time starting Friday, April 23rd, until Sunday, April 25th.
Each family that registers will receive a gift card to shop for the food items listed on the menu for the event from Durham Co-op. The menu will be : One Pan Chicken Alfredo and Kale Apple Salad. During the week of April 19th each attendee will receive a copy of the menu and the ingredient list attached below.
You will also have a chance to win amazing prizes like ice packs, sandwich keeper, lunchboxes, or a crate of fresh produce from local farmers. All you have to do is take a picture while taking the class, tag us in social media, and use the hashtag #PinwheelsCooking
All photos will need to be summited by Sunday 25th to enter for a chance to win prizes.
**All food supplies included for those who sign-up (Up to 100 people). **
Highlights From Pinwheels 2019
Scavenger Hunt Sponsors
Drive-In Movie Sponsors
Cooking Class Sponsors
A Special Thanks To DINE!
DINE, Durham's Innovative Nutrition Education, program is a unique school and community-based nutrition education program that serves the people of Durham, NC through all stages of life.
We want to thank them for their support during the cooking class event. We really appreciate your help.