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Apr
23
to Apr 25

Cooking Class

  • Exchange Family Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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, March 23th, until Sunday, March 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). **

Sign up here.


Become a sponsor!

Sponsor Durham families to take a cooking class! Your contribution will cover the cost of food supplies needed for our local chef to teach them family friendly, easy and healthy snacks and meals.

  • $50 buys one family a kit.

  • $200 sponsors the maximum kits!!

As a thank you, EFC will promote your contribution on our website, social media and email newsletters.

Sponsors of $500 or more will have an opportunity for a 30 second video commercial played before the class.

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Apr
17
7:30 PM19:30

Drive-In Movie

Come out for a family friendly-feature film! We will have food and beverage for purchase.

Location - Durham County Memorial Stadium (750 Stadium Dr, Durham, NC 27704)

Movie - Trolls (2016)

Showtime - 7:30 - 9:30

**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.

Sign up here.


BECOME A SPONSOR!

Sponsor Durham families to spend a night at the drive in movie!

  • $25 buys one family a spot at the movie! Can be purchased in any qty.

  • $45 sponsors a meal kit for 4 at the movie! Can be purchased in any qty.

  • $500 become a PREVIEW SPONSOR and help us bring the entertainment!

  • $1000 become a PREMIERE SPONSOR and help us put the special event together with the needed logistics.

As a thank you, EFC will promote your contribution on our website, social media and email newsletters.

Sponsors of $500 or more will have an opportunity for a 30-second video commercial played before the show!

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Apr
3
to Apr 24

Scavenger Hunt

  • Exchange Family Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join EFC on a scavenger hunt to find pinwheels around Durham! Use our hashtag to mark yourself at the pinwheel location for a chance to win prizes!

Sign up for the scavenger hunt here.


Want Your Business to be a Stop in the Scavenger Hunt? Become a sponsor.

- Make a $100 or more donation and display a pinwheel for visitors to tag themselves on social media!

- Want to donate towards the prizes? Let us know!

- As a thank you, EFC will be providing a publicly accessible map of your business location and share your participation on our social media channel. Donations of over $100 will be featured on our event page as well as in our email newsletter.

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May
5
4:00 PM16:00

Pinwheels Mini Golf Tournament (Rain Date)

Exchange Family Center’s Pinwheels Mini Golf Tournament is returning for it's second year!  The adults-only event brings together friends, colleagues, and the greater community to generate awareness about the importance of supporting families and how we as a community can help children thrive now and as they grow. Click here for more information on the Pinwheels events.

This is the Rain Date in case inclement weather affects the original tournament date.

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Feb
13
4:30 PM16:30

Celebrating Aviva Starr

EChO Program Manager Aviva Starr has accepted a new position at the UNC’s Center for Health Promotion and Disease Control with Go NAP SACC. While we will miss having her as a part of the agency family, we want to wish Aviva well on her next adventure!

Before her departure, the Exchange Family Center wants to celebrate Aviva, her work within the Early Childhood Outreach Program, and her contributions to early childhood development throughout Durham. Drop in whenever you can to say hello and wish her well on her new adventure.

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

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Sep
20
1:00 PM13:00

Be My Neighbor Day

Exchange Family Center is excited to participate in Be My Neighbor Day being held at the Museum of Life and Science (433 West Murray Avenue, Durham).  This free event celebrates families, neighborhoods, and the values and themes of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.  

The event is hosted by The Fred Rogers Company, UNC-TV, and PNC Grow Up Great.  Visit UNC-TV's Kid's Events page for more information.

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