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2nd Annual Christmas in July
Now in its second year, Christmas in July with ASI is a free community celebration featuring family friendly fun and a school supply drive in partnership with SHE, Inc. For every five new school supply items donated, attendees receive one raffle ticket for a chance to win $500 cash. Activities include pictures with Santa, sno-cones, a photo booth, kids games, goodie bags for children, free hot dogs and hamburgers provided by First Security Bank with the Teal Grill, Christmas themed wash off tattoos, appearances by one or more favorite holiday characters, music, prizes, and a slip n slide. Bring a towel for the water activity. Attendees can enjoy lunch, keep the kids active with summer fun, and support local students through their donations.
American Safeguard InsuranceHoppy Lil' Raindrops Stained Glass Class
Create a cheerful stained glass piece featuring a frog sheltering under a leafy umbrella with a sparkling raindrop in this hands-on class. Guided by Kelly from Beautifully Broken, participants will learn each stage of the process, including cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering, and leave with a finished piece ready to display. This workshop welcomes both beginners and those with experience, and all supplies are included. The class takes place at Jerri Ann's Painting & Crafts. Cost is $65.
Ribbon Cutting: HUB Businesses
An official ribbon cutting will honor the businesses housed in the HUB at the GIN. The ceremony celebrates these HUB businesses and marks a special moment of recognition.
The Generating Inovative Networks (The G.I.N.)Doula Night
Expecting and new mothers, along with a husband or spouse, a mom or grandparent, or any other support person, can spend an informative evening focused on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. The session features Abigail Cordova, a birth and postpartum doula, certified breastfeeding counselor, and Northeast representative for the Doula Alliance of Arkansas, together with Tammie Richmond and Almetria Turner of NEA Doulas, all affiliated with the Nesting Suite. Attendees can ask questions and receive practical guidance on topics such as labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, birth plans, and mental health concerns including postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, in an interactive, face to face setting that helps cut through online information overload. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Event only specials include 10 percent off gear such as car seats, strollers, furniture, and books, 15 percent off all clothing, and a complimentary $20 Delta Darlings gift card for starting a registry at the event, with clearance items excluded. Questions may also be submitted in advance, including anonymously.
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