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Bridge Teen Center Founder Invited to Attend Historic State of the Union Address
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CLOSED for Good Friday
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The Bridge Teen Center will be closed for Good Friday. …
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What It's Like To Be: ER Doctor w/ Nicholas Cozzi, MD
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Meet Dr. Nick Cozzi and hear first-hand about what he’s learning through his experiences in the ER. He is literally on the front lines every day. He not only helps people fight physical problems, but he also dishes out hope every chance he gets. We all need hope, right?! This…
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Winter Gardening: Seed Starters w/ The Gardener Wife
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Be a gardener all year round! Winter “sowing” is the process of planting seeds in containers and keeping them outside during the winter. Over these cold months, the containers protect the seeds from animals and harsh weather. The seeds germinate and (if nature cooperates) emerge when spring hits. Plant organic…
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Gearheads: Automotive Lab w/ Moraine Valley Community College
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Interested in tinkering on cars and even owning one in the future? Take a trip with us to Moraine Valley Community College and see their automotive department! Build an automotive horn circuit on a trainer board and test it out. Discover how an automotive diagnostic scan tool can be used…
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Homework Support & Brain Power Snacks
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Gotta study? Sometimes it helps to be in a comfortable environment (like The Hideaway* at The Bridge), so you can focus and study on your own. Other times, you may need to ask questions and get clarification. A friendly Bridge tutor will be available if you need some support on…
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Culinary: Homemade Tortellini Pasta w/ Farmhouse Academy
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It’s Foodie Week at The Bridge, so get your fancy-food-loving taste buds ready for homemade pasta. That’s right, walk through the entire pasta-making process! You can use cool gadgets to get this done quicker, but we’re going to try it the old-school way - by hand. Essential ingredients are eggs,…
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Kitchen Hangout & Taco Tuesday
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You may love the look of The Bridge kitchen, but have you ever hung out in that space? Now’s your chance! Hang out around the kitchen counter or farmhouse table with your Bridge buds. It’s also a great time to make some new friends, so grab a game from our…
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Culinary: Healthy Heart-Shaped Snacks w/ Mandi, Bridge Staffer
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This is the day of love, so join new friends and old at The Bridge for some V-Day sweets and treats! They’ll be heart-healthy and surprisingly good. We’ll make mini caprese skewers with heart-shaped grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. Heart-shaped sandwiches on sourdough, flax, or rye bread with…
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Air Hockey Tournament & Garage Hangout
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It is SUPER intense and it gets everyone excited and feeling competitive. It’s The Bridge’s favorite game - AIR HOCKEY! Challenge a fellow Bridge student who holds the record of most wins, try some secret winning strategies and bring your best effort. If you’d rather not play, just watch. All…
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Project Serve: Thrift Store
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Give back to The Bridge! Sort through an abundance of interesting donations at The Bridge Thrift Store, which supports the free programs you and your friends enjoy at the teen center. Also, thrift stores are an important part of a community because they encourage repurposing and provide goods at an…
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Beginning Drums w/ Elliot Drum Shop
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Calling all drummers! Make your love for music legit by developing your skill in rhythm and timing. Under the direction of a professional drummer, explore the correct way to hold a drum stick, learn techniques, and practice a poly-rhythm. You will love making some sweet beats! Never picked up an…
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Relax in The Hideaway
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Come hang out in this BTC favorite spot (i.e. The Hideaway*) and get cozy in a pod and relax! Bring a good book to read or earbuds to listen to some music. Take a nap if you want. Coloring books and pencils will also be provided, if you’d rather color…
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Open Art Studio & Cafe Hangout
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Buy yourself a root beer and snack at the Cafe, play Chess with a friend, or create something cool in the Art Studio. You could also draw a sweet picture on the chalkboard or use some Chit Chat cards to get to know a new student or volunteer at The…
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Big Room Hangout & Food Battles: Fancy Hot Chocolate
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Warm up from the winter cold during this Big Room Hangout! Play some new board games and chat with other Bridge students or do your own thing. For those of you who are foodies, you’ll have the opportunity to create the most delightful hot chocolate. Pair up with a new…
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