Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County

ReStore DIY Series: Bring Your Own Piece Paint Workshop (Kernersville location)
2020-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Kernersville ReStore, 619 N. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284
In this workshop we will be going over the very basics of chalk painting which includes choosing the perfect piece, prepping your piece and how to paint your piece.
Included in this class is your choice of one of our three most popular Dixie Belle chalk paint colors, a brush and instructional information to complete your very own paint project.
Please bring only a small piece so that we have enough space for everyone.
Class cost is $45 to be paid at the Kernersville store.

Triad Home & Garden Show
2020-02-23 11:00 - 2020-02-24 16:00, 2020-02-24 11:00 - 2020-02-25 16:00 | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building, 414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105
Come see us at the Triad Home & Garden Show! This is a great opportunity for you to see the latest products and services in the home building industry and talk with vendors including local service providers, custom home builders and remodeling professionals,as well as representatives of national home and garden product lines.
You can buy your tickets for it at any of our three ReStore locations.

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
2020-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
An overview of the process to apply for property tax relief for the elderly and disabled.
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Estate Planning & Life Insurance Strategies
2020-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A review of the essential steps that can help protect your family’s financial health and how to create a plan that ensures that your assets are transferred according to your wishes.
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Gardening Fundamentals: Part 1
2020-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Learn basic fundamentals of gardening; how-to and DO!! This class will discuss the five steps of gardening. This is the first of a 4-part series (a different phase is offered each quarter).
Payment is waived if this class is being taken as a post-close requirement.
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ReStore DIY Series: Furniture Painting (Lewisville location)
2020-05-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Lewisville ReStore, 6499 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, NC, 27023
Do you want to revamp a piece of furniture with a new coat of paint but don’t know where to start? In this class you will learn how to flawlessly paint furniture beginning to end.
You will learn how to:

Prep Furniture
How to apply Wise Owl Chalk Synthesis Paint
Seal Furniture with Wise Owl Salve

Class fee covers the cost of paint supplies for the session. You will need to bring a SMALL piece such as an end table, night stand, or picture frame.
Class size is limited to 6 people.

Summer Coding Camp
2020-07-07 09:30 - 12:00, 2020-07-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2020-07-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
This 3-day program will introduce youth to the basics of coding and robotics that will inspire them to consider professional careers in STEM. Coding or computer science can be life-changing, not just skill training. Youth will develop problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical thinking skills. Angela Little, Altaira Designs.
This program includes lunch and a daily drop-off period: 9:00-9:30. In order to open this opportunity to all YEP youth, we ask that you register for the specific day/theme you want to attend.
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Youth Financial Literacy Summer Program (Ages 10-13)
2020-07-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-07-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
This FREE half-day camp features financially-based classes/activities to empower the youths’ understanding of finances during a crisis such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics covered will include what the new norm of finances will look like, understanding the impact on family finances, and how to use this knowledge to prepare for a better future. Participants will also engage in life-skill classes.
Drop-off/sign-in between 8:30-8:50AM daily.
Lunch Provided daily.
In consideration of COVID-19, the camp is limited to the first 10 youth to complete and return the registration form.
ALL youth and adults will be asked to wear a mask during the camp; Habitat Forsyth will provide one if needed.
To register, click the “REGISTER” button below, complete the registration form, and email it to TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org before the registration deadline of July 1, 2020.
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For more information, email TrainingEd@habitatfosryth.org or call 336.306.8433.

Youth Financial Literacy Summer Program (Ages 14-17)
2020-07-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-07-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-07-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States

Training Tuesday Self-Esteem, Body Image, Confidence & Positive Self-Talk
2020-07-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
In a society where our lives are constantly bombarded by images of what is deemed beautiful, many feel the pressure to live up to these opinions and views. The impact on negative self-image and self-esteem can be devastating. Dream Team Foundation Workshop.
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Mental Wellness Lunch Series: Maintaining Your Mental Health During COVID-19
2020-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
This class acknowledges the impact of COVID-19. It will cover tension, anxiety, trauma, and the role of the grief cycle. The class will discuss strategies to manage mental health.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Winter Gardening
2020-08-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2020-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Planting the winter garden. Utilizing the basic fundamentals of gardening – how-to and DO!! This class will build on the five steps of gardening. Part 3 of a 4-part series.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Mental Wellness Lunch Series: Personality Disorders
2020-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Participants will be able to understand the characteristics of a personality and types of personality disorders, symptoms, causes, and treatment. Discussion on family issues, school or social conflicts, and impairments in the work setting.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Dementia I & II
2020-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Part I explains what is Dementia and the most common types; provides a visual look of the areas of the brain responsible. Part II will discuss appropriate physical approaches and management techniques for a caregiver of a person with dementia.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Drywall Repair
2020-08-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
After completing the training, the participant will be able to identify correct tools and materials, how to prep a hole, how to mix your muds, and know different techniques or types of patching.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Your Money, Your Goals
2020-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A program geared to helping participants use tools and strategies needed to set and achieve goals; build skills in managing money, credit, and debt; and choose financial products that are right for them.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Mental Wellness Lunch Series: Stigma in Mental Illness
2020-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
This class defines stigma and discusses how it can prevent a person from seeking treatment; how discrimination can prevent a person from getting employment and safe housing.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Rummaging and Hoarding Disorder
2020-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
This course explains hoarding and rummaging symptoms, causes, and treatment; provides insight into the disorder and includes a brief discussion related to individuals with Alzheimer’s who hoard and rummage.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Cleaning & Energy Saving
2020-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Providing home maintenance tips and ways to be energy efficient and sharing practical and easy ways to make the living environment (inside and outside) safe and comfortable.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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Blueprint Community Tour
2020-09-26 07:00 - 14:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
**REGISTRATION IS RQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT**

Hop in your car and bring your
friends to the Blueprint Community Tour – a driving tour – and see, firsthand, the impact Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
has had on families and in our community
over the past 35 years.

Details
Upon arrival, you will pick up the necessities for any road trip: a car-friendly meal and travel bag, including your very own road trip map. Once you have checked in for your tour, you will dial into a secure line and your guided tour will start!
Along the tour you will see:

the Boston-Thurmond neighborhood, an area that has been transformed by Habitat over the last 35 years
Bowen Park and Dreamland Park neighborhoods, where we recently built the first new homes in the area in 50 years
Stone Terrace, a development recently purchased by Habitat that provides over 70 lots of vacant land for future construction.

Online registration for the Blueprint Tour has now closed. If you would like to attend the event, please reach out to Lauren Davis at lauren.davis@habitatforsyth.org or 336.306.8418.

North Carolina Zoo
2020-09-26 09:00 - 14:00 | NC
The North Carolina Zoo is the world’s largest natural habitat zoo, which means the animals there have plenty of room to roam. The NC Zoo invites you to witness the majesty of the wild in the heart of North Carolina and welcomes everyone to join in their mission to protect nature’s diversity. This is a day trip to Asheboro, NC. Available to the first 20 youth to register.
We will meet at Habitat Forsyth Offices to leave. Please arrive by 8:30 am.
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Mental Wellness Lunch Series: Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder
2020-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
This class discusses the possible causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for this mood disorder. Provides tips for supporting the individual.
Registration is Required.
For questions, email TrainingEd@habitatforsyth.org or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135.
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