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The Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County hosted a successful crafts fair on April 26, 2025, at Crossroads Craftworks. The event, aimed at fostering creativity and community bonding, featured various craft stations for participants of all ages. Attendees created personalized items, promoting family engagement and collaboration. A family paint night followed on April 30, celebrating junior members’ fundraising efforts. Organizers hope these engaging experiences will forge lasting connections within the community.
Elizabethton, TN – The Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County hosted a successful crafts fair on April 26, 2025, at Crossroads Craftworks, bringing together club families and local community members for a day of creative expression and artistic activities. The event featured various craft stations that provided hands-on opportunities for participants of all ages.
Throughout the venue, dedicated staff from the Boys & Girls Club organized a range of engaging activities. Attendees were able to decorate shopping bags, create bookmarks, make colorful suncatchers, and personalize candle jars. These activities encouraged family bonding and allowed community members to collaborate in a welcoming environment.
Hayley Ramsey, an art practitioner at the Boys & Girls Club, indicated that the objective of the event was to introduce club families to a new atmosphere while building connections with the community. The collaboration with Crossroads Craftworks, owned by Tony Oliver, facilitated a vibrant space for creativity. The crafts fair was designed to inspire families, prompting them to explore their artistic sides while having fun in a supportive setting.
In addition to the crafts fair, the Boys & Girls Club also organized a family paint night on April 30, in recognition of the hard work put in by junior members who had raised funds through a car wash event. This paint night served as a celebration of their efforts while fostering an atmosphere filled with laughter, creativity, and community bonding.
Participants at the paint night were provided with canvases, paints, and brushes, and were encouraged to share ideas and inspire each other’s creativity. Harlee Whittemore, the tween coordinator, noted the significance of the bonds formed through the collective efforts of the juniors, emphasizing the role of community engagement in the club’s mission. These events have successfully highlighted the importance of collaboration and teamwork within the Elizabethton area.
The various activities offered during both the crafts fair and the paint night not only provided entertainment but also aimed to create lasting memories for families and club members. Organizers expressed hope that the connections made and the experiences shared during these events would be cherished for years to come, reinforcing the community spirit that the Boys & Girls Club strives to foster.
For those interested in future events and programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County, information can be found on their Facebook page or official website. The organization continues to encourage community involvement and support to maintain these valuable opportunities for artistic expression and connection.
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