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Gearheads: Bike Maintenance w/ REI

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Want to keep your bike running smoothly for your next adventure? Practice how to tune up your bike, fix a flat, and keep it in top shape. REI’s expert staff will guide you through hands-on tips and tricks to make sure your ride is always ready to roll. Sign up…

Soul Café: Relationship Boundaries for Life w/ National Youth Advocate Program

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Do you have tension, frustration, or glimmers of resentment (i.e. bitterness / treated unfairly) when interacting with people in your circle? You might want to explore setting boundaries, especially if you are always the one saying yes. Learn how to set healthy relationship boundaries - with family, friends, co-workers, etc.…

Tacos & Ticket To Ride

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All Aboard! We’re taking time to unplug from technology and come together and play the board game, Ticket to Ride. Start off by devouring a delicious afterschool snack of mini tacos, then get ready to join students and explore new horizons and strategies of board game play. TTR’s home is…

Mini Study Session & Milkshakes

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It’s almost the middle of the semester and everyone has their own workload and set of responsibilities. Sometimes it helps to be in a comfortable environment (like The Bridge!), so you can focus and study on your own. Other times, you may need to ask questions and get clarification. A…

Woodworking: Rustic Planter Boxes w/ Operation Nehemiah

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Assemble a trendy wooden planter box to spruce up your front or backyard. (We know it’s still winter, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Spring will be here before you know it!) Sand down the wood, drill the pieces together, and stain it if you want. Gain insight from…

Big Room Hangout & Food Battle: Loaded Chili

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Warm up from the winter cold during this Big Room Hangout! For those of you who are foodies, you’ll have the opportunity to create the most delightful loaded chili. Pair up with a new Bridge friend and put your names in a raffle. You may just be selected at random…

Oil Paintings: Ocean Landscapes

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Step into the world of oil painting with this beginner-friendly class! Develop essential skills in composition, color blending, and various painting techniques. Work on a stunning seascape that features a dramatic crashing wave. You’ll receive hands-on guidance every step of the way. Leave with your own beautiful masterpiece and the…

Garage Hangout

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Shake off the day and warm up (because it’s almost spring!) and play some of your favorite games in the Garage! Ping Pong, anyone? Maybe Spot It or Uno is more your thing? Or challenge a friend to a game of foosball or air hockey. All your favorite Garage games…

Inspirational Canvas Painting w/ U R The Artist

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Want to change up the look of your room, locker, or better yet, get inspired? Sketch and paint a canvas on a stretched canvas with complementary colors. But don’t be afraid to go outside the box with bold contrasts. Add purpose-filled words that are meaningful to you. With every glance…

Patching Holes & Installing Drywall w/ Austin, Bridge Staffer

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If you love DIYing stuff, especially around the house, this program is for you! Discover what’s behind your wall and uncover its structure — from studs and drywall to the layers that hold it all together. Figure out how these elements create the sturdy walls around you, then roll up…

Narrative Writing

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Where are all the writers? Embrace this opportunity to reflect on your life AND become a stronger writer! Use all five senses to create concrete images while portraying a life event. In other words, think back to a special family occasion, holiday, or a time when you felt happy, surprised,…

Open Art Studio & Craft Kits

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Did you know that The Bridge receives donations (paint, brushes, drawing paper, charcoal, and MUCH more!) for the Art Studio? Yep, that’s right - individuals and companies (local and all over the country) want YOU to have fun and creative experiences at The Bridge. A very generous company donated craft…

Editing For Creative Writers

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Calling all writers! Now is your chance to take your beloved hobby to the next level. Experience the process of editing from a professional editor. Try your hand at editing in layers and receiving feedback, and re-writing sections. You’ll actually be able to use these strategies to edit novel excerpts,…

#Skills Sports: Volleyball w/ Silver Lake Country Club

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Hit, set, and spike. Whether you are still a rookie or a seasoned vet who’s able to spike it with the best of them, volleyball is a great game to simply get you moving! Sometimes moving is the best thing we can do for ourselves. Just 15 minutes of exercise…

Café Hangout & Mystery Drinks

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Join us for double the fun! Relax and create in the Art Studio or get your energy out in the Garage. Artistry or craziness? Calmness or intensity? Check in with your friends and then decide. While you’re here, enjoy a special FREE mystery drink that we are bringing in for…

Soul Cafe: Finding Hope in Hard Times w/ Mandi, Bridge Staffer

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Why are some people hopeful no matter what? Find out some of their unlikely secrets. Embracing hope is a daily choice and it isn’t based on circumstances (i.e. happenings). It’s really about having a gratitude mindset, one that focuses on what you do have, rather than what you don’t have.…

Valentine's Open Art Studio & Unicorn Hot Cocoa

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Our Art Studio is open, so come to The Bridge after school and relax! If your heart is happy by being creative, this is just the thing for you. Draw, paint, put together one of our craft kits or make a gift for a friend. Just create. Friendly reminder that…

Project Give: Quality Time With Seniors w/ Brementowne Manor

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Spend quality time and play card games (Uno, Rook & Skip Bo to name a few) with those who are older and wiser. Learn a trick or two from the seniors and gain wisdom from those who have seen much of our history first-hand. Pass out pre-made Valentine’s Day cards…

Garage Hangout With Chips & Dips

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Get ready to load up on lots o’ chips and dips! We’ll have potato and tortilla chips ready for you along with ranch, nacho cheese, and hummus. By this time, you know what you gravitate to in the Garage, so we won’t describe all the fun you will have. Just…