Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County

Drywall Repair
2020-08-29 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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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Training Tuesday Self-Esteem, Body Image, Confidence & Positive Self-Talk
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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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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YEP Day Session 1-Basic Fundamentals: What do you need to thrive?
2020-10-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Part one of our first Youth Empowerment Day, choose only one of the following sessions to attend during this time:

Dining Etiquette
Mindfulness: Coping Skills Activity

Don’t forget that drop-off begins at 8:30AM!
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YEP Day Session 2-Living a real life: What does this mean to you?
2020-10-03 10:45 - 12:15 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Part two of our first Youth Empowerment Day, choose only one of the following sessions to attend during this time:

Creating Your Personal Spending Plan & Adult-for-a-Day Activity
“Real Life” Rap Session.

Session goes from 10:45AM-12:15PM
Stay after for lunch and a Music Panel Discussion from 12:15-1:00PM.
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YEP Day Session 3-Imagine your future: What do you see?
2020-10-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Part three of our first Youth Empowerment Day, choose only one of the following sessions to attend during this time:

Programming Robots with Color & Bar Codes
Goal Setting and Planning for the Future.

Come early at 12:15PM for lunch that includes a Music Panel Discussion.
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Northside Bowling Lanes
2020-10-17 12:00 - 14:00 | NC
Local field trips just for fun. Available to 10 youth. Register as soon as possible. Come out for an afternoon of fun. Don’t know how to bowl? It will be a great time to learn.
*Registration for this event is now closed*

Training Tuesday: Basic Car Maintenance
2020-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
The youth will learn hands-on how to check fluid levels (brake, power steering, antifreeze, window washer, and motor oil) and air pressure in tires.
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Virtual Hammerbird 5K
2020-10-23 23:59 - 2020-11-01 23:59 | Any location of your choice!
Get dressed up in your Halloween costume to run, walk or crawl anywhere of your choice, anywhere and anytime between October 23-November 1. Support Habitat, receive one of our awesome t-shirts, a Habitat cloth mask, and a bag of Halloween candy.

Pick up your t-shirt and other goodies at the Habitat ReStore outdoor drive-through from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 23. You can also select the option during registration of having your swag mailed after the virtual race ends.
Post your results and a picture of you in your running costume. You will have the option of posting only your distance, without your time.

Saturday Academy: Effective Presentations Session 1
2020-11-14 09:00 - 10:50 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Youth will build an awareness of the power of our words; improve written and verbal communication skills; and increase confidence in writing and presenting for/to an audience. Prizes, discussions, fun activities.
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Saturday Academy: Effective Presentations Session 2
2020-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
*REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS FULL*
Saturday Academy Speaker: Regina Ford Hall, Executive Director, Boston-Thurmond United.

Presentation topic: Determination.

Veterans Autumn Huddle
2020-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Come join us and bring a friend to our “2020 Veterans Huddle”
Mingle with old friends and new acquaintances. Learn more about programs and services for veterans. FREE information and meal provided.
Learn more about programs and services available to local residents: Our Place and Our Space by Jerry Anderson (Army veteran) and Black Conservative Alliance by Algenon Cash, Director.
Registration: Advance registration requested. Register online or call (336) 306-8433. Registration form

Training Tuesday: Brigadier General James Gorham
2020-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
The youth will hear from the first black brigadier general in the National Guard and the vice president of the Kernersville branch of First Citizens Bank. His book dedicated to his father is called “Sharecropper’s Wisdom: Growing Today’s Leaders the Old Fashioned Way”. Gorham talks about his father and his upbringing.
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Festival of Lights at Tanglewood Park (Clemmons)
2020-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | NC
*REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL*
The park’s rolling countryside transforms each holiday season into a shimmering Winter Wonderland with more than a million twinkling lights (more than 80 displays) aglow. Attendees take in the spectacular sights while listening to festive tunes on the interactive musical displays, with an original composition from the UNC School of the Arts students.
Available to the first 20 youth to register.

Motivation Monday
2021-01-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Hear engaging stories that will inspire you in different aspects of your life.

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Budgeting Basics
2021-01-05 10:00 - 11:00 | NC
Covers budgeting foundations including monthly budgeting, income tracking and creating a savings plan.

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Productivity & Routine Planning
2021-01-07 06:00 - 18:30 | Zoom
Learn the fundamentals of setting productive routines that are best for YOUR lifestyle with Habitat Forsyth’s own Training and Education Manager, Britney J. Lowery.

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Saturday Academy: Staying Healthy & Money
2021-01-09 09:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Saturday Academy: Staying Healthy & Money

Youth will understand the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods, find out how eating healthy supports their continued growth and physical development, develop an awareness of the unequal distribution of food and money and realize the cost of planning a nutritious meal when on a budget.

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Saturday Academy: Staying Healthy & Money

Youth will understand the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods, find out how eating healthy supports their continued growth and physical development, develop an awareness of the unequal distribution of food and money and realize the cost of planning a nutritious meal when on a budget.

Register

Saturday Academy Speaker: The Honorable Denise Hartsfield
2021-01-09 11:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Saturday Academy Speaker: The Honorable Denise Hartsfield, FC District Court Judge

Topic: The Importance of Giving Back

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Saturday Academy Speaker: The Honorable Denise Hartsfield, FC District Court Judge

Topic: The Importance of Giving Back

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Vision Board
2021-01-11 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
Meet the challenge of creating a picture of your future 20 years from now.

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Family Planning
2021-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 | NC
Learn the best practices on expanding your family OR transitioning to empty-nesting.

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Computer Software Basics
2021-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 | NC
Learn the basics of general software and their best uses.

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Volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank
2021-01-15 09:00 - 13:00 | NC
YEP youth and leaders will volunteer sorting food items and preparing boxes for local distribution and pickup; will count towards YEP community-service hours. Limited to 10 youth. Parent must sign the SHFB form (provided once you register). Note: Verify with your school; you may be able to count the hours.

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Local Civil Rights
2021-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | NC
Learn your local legal rights as a tax-paying citizen.

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