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Squishy Trading Day
Bring extra pop-its, spinners, cubes, and squishies for a friendly swap with fellow fidget fans. Trade to discover new favorites, connect with other collectors, and refresh your collection. Whether you dabble in fidgets or collect them seriously, there is always another great trade waiting. Spin, pop, and squish your way through the fun at Learning Express.
Learning Express Toys & GiftsEvidence Based Birth® Six Week Childbirth Class
This six week childbirth class uses a flipped classroom format. Participants watch self paced videos at home, then meet in a small group each week with two experienced perinatal professionals for guided discussion and hands on practice. The curriculum centers on current, evidence based information to support informed and empowered decision making. Enrollment includes three months of access to Evidence Based Birth class videos, bonus newborn care videos, and a workbook filled with helpful information and extras for pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. A comprehensive library of PDFs and videos is also provided on key topics such as eating and drinking during labor, vitamin K, due dates, and more. Registration covers the birthing person and one support person.
Carolina Birth and Wellness12 year anniversary run!
Celebrate the run club's 12th anniversary with a pleasant run, then enjoy snacks afterward.
House Of HopsPaint Your Pet
Celebrate the bond with a beloved animal companion by creating a custom pet portrait at JB Duke Hotel. This guided paint class welcomes every kind of pet, from fluffy friends to those with scales, shells, or feathers, and the finished artwork makes a thoughtful gift or keepsake. Each ticket contributes $20 to the Animal Protection Society of Durham. Participants receive one-on-one instruction from artist Victoria Lowry, an 11 x 14 inch canvas pre-sketched from a supplied photo, and all necessary painting materials. To enable the sketch, send a reference image in advance to victorialowryart@gmail.com. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the JB Duke Lobby Lounge and are not included in the ticket price.
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