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MLK Family Service Project

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Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by rounding up your family and serving with us on Monday, January 15th. All family members age 10 and older are welcome to participate including parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family and/or friends. Create memories together and grow closer through a day of service…

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Winter/Spring Semester 2024 Semester Programs

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Seeking Student Bands

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The Bridge Thrift Store Voted Southland’s Best

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Support our Local Empowering Teens Month Partners

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"Empowering Teens Month" Returns to Illinois in November

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November is "Empowering Teens Month"

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Beginning Electric Guitar w/ Down Home Guitars

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Let that rock star out! Receive guidance from a young musician who’s been a part of several bands. Practice holding this 6-stringed instrument and pick correctly. Then, start to play chords and use a 5-finger scale. By the end you’ll be more comfortable and excited to keep honing in on…

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Patio Hangout & Pizza

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It’s YOUR happy place! The Bridge Patio is a fun space that was created just for you. We want you to feel welcome and of course joy-filled because you can never have enough of that. Grab a board game from our stash and don’t forget a slice or two of…

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DIY: Beeswax Lotion Bars w/ Jess, Bridge Staffer

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Calling all veteran and wannabe DIYers! Melt organic, moisture-locking beeswax in a double boiler on the stove. Mix it with coconut oil and shea butter. Add drops of your favorite scented (or unscented) essential oils to your natural hand lotion. Pour the mixture into silicone molds and allow it to…

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Digital Escape Rooms

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Do you love the thrill of a good mystery? You’ve come to the right place! Team up with your Bridge friends (old and new) in pairs or small groups to solve digital escape rooms. We’ll have a few options for you to choose from - themes include but are not…

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Open Art Studio & Garage Hangout

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Release all of that back-to-school angst (dread) by playing your fav games in the Garage, the room with all the arcade games! Beat your high score on Pop-A-Shot or play a fast-paced game like Spot-It or Catch Phrase. Foosball might be calling your name too. On the other hand, you…

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Worm's Eye View Photography w/ Alison Therese Photography

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Capture the world and play with photography! Find out the essentials of what goes into a professional photo, such as lighting, shading, color choices, angles, background and more. Get really good at the worm’s eye view technique, which involves taking a photo at a low angle, looking up at the…

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Big Room Hangout & Interactive Video Games

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Maximize your video game experience! Immerse yourself in this group-gaming atmosphere and connect with new Bridge friends. We’ll have screens set up so you can play Just Dance, Wii Sports, Kahoot! and other interactive games. Perhaps indulge in a mid-game Cafe snack or two. Feel free to just watch or…

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Polymer Clay Jewelry

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Get into the trending art form of making polymer clay jewelry and accessories! Roll, shape, and twist colorful clay into earrings, key chains, rings, or pins. Learn all about marbling, coils, and slabs. Use letter stamping tools to add your favorite word or quote. Get into this trending art form…

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Soul Cafe: How to Stay Positive w/ Roots of Resilience

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You can't always control your circumstances, but you can control how you respond. Whether you've been through many ups and downs, it's important to know how to stay positive. Hear from a fun and friendly counselor and she’ll share some thought and action “tools” that you can apply to any…

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Hangout & Croc Jibbitz Swap

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They’re so comfy and go with almost everything. Why not center a Bridge program around them?! Bring some of your own croc charms/jibbitz and do a lil’ swap with old and new Bridge friends. We’ll also have some new jibbitz on hand too, so put those crocs in sport mode…

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Garage Hangout with Chips & Queso Bar

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Oh happy day! Munch on chips and queso (i.e. cheesy goodness) and spend time with Bridge friends - best combination, right?! Hang out in the Garage while playing some of your favorite games. Challenge someone to a match of foosball, pick out a board game, or play a few rounds…

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Culinary: Cuban Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bowls w/ Chef Karla, RDN

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Do you prefer savory over sweet foods? If so, keep reading! Try your hand at making Cuban chicken - the trick is to marinate the chicken in a spice-filled sauce. Don’t worry, you can make yours as spicy or not spicy as you want. As a side, mix protein-rich black…

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Project Serve: Thrift Store

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Word to the wise - get started with those community service hours NOW! Help out at The Bridge Thrift Store, which supports all 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…

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