BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Children's Council of Watauga County - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Children's Council of Watauga County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T031554Z CREATED:20251110T205532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T031554Z UID:10000090-1780914600-1780920000@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Babes on Blankets DESCRIPTION:Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets\, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges\, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week\, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns and joys\, and also learn about one of many parenting topics focused on the first year of life and beyond. Bring a friend and meet some new ones too. Meets weekly on Mondays from 10:30 am – 12 pm at the Children’s Playhouse. For more information and/or to register\, please contact Allison Rollans at allison@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children’s Council at (828) 262-5424. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/babes-on-blankets-30/ LOCATION:The Children’s Playhouse CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T123000 DTSTAMP:20260610T034104Z CREATED:20260110T013828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T034104Z UID:10000192-1781091000-1781094600@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:The Postpartum Circle DESCRIPTION:The Postpartum Circle is open to parents who are pregnant or with babies up to the age of 18 months. This includes biological and adoptive parents. We offer a nonjudgmental\, supportive environment for you to share your experience\, strengthen coping strategies for mental health and wellness\, and connect with other families. This group meets in person every Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 PM at Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The group is free. and childcare and lunch are provided! Contact Sophie for more information at sophierudisill@thechildrenscouncil.org. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/the-postpartum-circle-24/ LOCATION:Boone Unitarian Universalist (381 E King St\, Boone\, NC 28607\, United States) CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T191500 DTSTAMP:20260611T040757Z CREATED:20251110T205533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T040757Z UID:10000092-1781199000-1781205300@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Elevated Dads DESCRIPTION:This weekly Dad meet-up is an opportunity for fathers to gather and hang out with other male caregivers. The purpose is to share thoughts\, questions\, and concerns while building their community. This Circle of Parents group will meet weekly and offer free childcare and a meal!\nThe group is held on site at the Children’s Council on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:15PM. Email us at info@thechildrenscouncil.org for more information. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/elevated-dads-31/ LOCATION:The Children’s Council (Conference Rm) – 225 Birch St CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260614T044316Z CREATED:20251110T205533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T044316Z UID:10000093-1781519400-1781524800@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Babes on Blankets DESCRIPTION:Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets\, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges\, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week\, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns and joys\, and also learn about one of many parenting topics focused on the first year of life and beyond. Bring a friend and meet some new ones too. Meets weekly on Mondays from 10:30 am – 12 pm at the Children’s Playhouse. For more information and/or to register\, please contact Allison Rollans at allison@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children’s Council at (828) 262-5424. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/babes-on-blankets-31/ LOCATION:The Children’s Playhouse CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T123000 DTSTAMP:20260614T044316Z CREATED:20260110T013829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T044316Z UID:10000194-1781695800-1781699400@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:The Postpartum Circle DESCRIPTION:The Postpartum Circle is open to parents who are pregnant or with babies up to the age of 18 months. This includes biological and adoptive parents. We offer a nonjudgmental\, supportive environment for you to share your experience\, strengthen coping strategies for mental health and wellness\, and connect with other families. This group meets in person every Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 PM at Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The group is free. and childcare and lunch are provided! Contact Sophie for more information at sophierudisill@thechildrenscouncil.org. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/the-postpartum-circle-25/ LOCATION:Boone Unitarian Universalist (381 E King St\, Boone\, NC 28607\, United States) CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T191500 DTSTAMP:20260614T044316Z CREATED:20251110T205533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T044316Z UID:10000095-1781803800-1781810100@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Elevated Dads DESCRIPTION:This weekly Dad meet-up is an opportunity for fathers to gather and hang out with other male caregivers. The purpose is to share thoughts\, questions\, and concerns while building their community. This Circle of Parents group will meet weekly and offer free childcare and a meal!\nThe group is held on site at the Children’s Council on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:15PM. Email us at info@thechildrenscouncil.org for more information. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/elevated-dads-32/ LOCATION:The Children’s Council (Conference Rm) – 225 Birch St CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T010146Z CREATED:20251110T205533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T010146Z UID:10000096-1782124200-1782129600@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Babes on Blankets DESCRIPTION:Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets\, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges\, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week\, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns and joys\, and also learn about one of many parenting topics focused on the first year of life and beyond. Bring a friend and meet some new ones too. Meets weekly on Mondays from 10:30 am – 12 pm at the Children’s Playhouse. For more information and/or to register\, please contact Allison Rollans at allison@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children’s Council at (828) 262-5424. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/babes-on-blankets-32/ LOCATION:The Children’s Playhouse CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260624T051711Z CREATED:20260110T013830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T051711Z UID:10000196-1782300600-1782304200@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:The Postpartum Circle DESCRIPTION:The Postpartum Circle is open to parents who are pregnant or with babies up to the age of 18 months. This includes biological and adoptive parents. We offer a nonjudgmental\, supportive environment for you to share your experience\, strengthen coping strategies for mental health and wellness\, and connect with other families. This group meets in person every Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 PM at Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The group is free. and childcare and lunch are provided! Contact Sophie for more information at sophierudisill@thechildrenscouncil.org. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/the-postpartum-circle-26/ LOCATION:Boone Unitarian Universalist (381 E King St\, Boone\, NC 28607\, United States) CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T191500 DTSTAMP:20260625T052609Z CREATED:20251110T205534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T052609Z UID:10000098-1782408600-1782414900@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Elevated Dads DESCRIPTION:This weekly Dad meet-up is an opportunity for fathers to gather and hang out with other male caregivers. The purpose is to share thoughts\, questions\, and concerns while building their community. This Circle of Parents group will meet weekly and offer free childcare and a meal!\nThe group is held on site at the Children’s Council on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:15PM. Email us at info@thechildrenscouncil.org for more information. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/elevated-dads-33/ LOCATION:The Children’s Council (Conference Rm) – 225 Birch St CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T120000 DTSTAMP:20260629T062802Z CREATED:20251110T205534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T062802Z UID:10000099-1782729000-1782734400@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Babes on Blankets DESCRIPTION:Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets\, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges\, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week\, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns and joys\, and also learn about one of many parenting topics focused on the first year of life and beyond. Bring a friend and meet some new ones too. Meets weekly on Mondays from 10:30 am – 12 pm at the Children’s Playhouse. For more information and/or to register\, please contact Allison Rollans at allison@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children’s Council at (828) 262-5424. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/babes-on-blankets-33/ LOCATION:The Children’s Playhouse CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T163000 DTSTAMP:20260703T071258Z CREATED:20260526T201312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T071258Z UID:10000387-1783067400-1783096200@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Office Closed DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Council office will be closed in observance of Independence Day! URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/office-closed/ CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260720T150830Z CREATED:20260720T150829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T150830Z UID:10000476-1784543400-1784548800@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Babes on Blankets DESCRIPTION:Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets\, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges\, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week\, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns and joys\, and also learn about one of many parenting topics focused on the first year of life and beyond. Bring a friend and meet some new ones too. Meets weekly on Mondays from 10:30 am – 12 pm at the Children’s Playhouse. For more information and/or to register\, please contact Allison Rollans at allison@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children’s Council at (828) 262-5424. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/babes-on-blankets-47/ LOCATION:The Children’s Playhouse CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T191500 DTSTAMP:20260723T155607Z CREATED:20260720T150829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T155607Z UID:10000477-1784827800-1784834100@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Elevated Dads DESCRIPTION:This weekly Dad meet-up is an opportunity for fathers to gather and hang out with other male caregivers. The purpose is to share thoughts\, questions\, and concerns while building their community. This Circle of Parents group will meet weekly and offer free childcare and a meal!\nThe group is held on site at the Children’s Council on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:15PM. Email us at info@thechildrenscouncil.org for more information. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/elevated-dads-40/ LOCATION:The Children’s Council (Conference Rm) – 225 Birch St CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T120000 DTSTAMP:20260726T164054Z CREATED:20260720T150829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T164054Z UID:10000478-1785148200-1785153600@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Babes on Blankets DESCRIPTION:Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets\, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges\, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week\, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns and joys\, and also learn about one of many parenting topics focused on the first year of life and beyond. Bring a friend and meet some new ones too. Meets weekly on Mondays from 10:30 am – 12 pm at the Children’s Playhouse. For more information and/or to register\, please contact Allison Rollans at allison@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children’s Council at (828) 262-5424. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/babes-on-blankets-48/ LOCATION:The Children’s Playhouse CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T191500 DTSTAMP:20260730T174007Z CREATED:20260720T150830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T174007Z UID:10000479-1785432600-1785438900@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Elevated Dads DESCRIPTION:This weekly Dad meet-up is an opportunity for fathers to gather and hang out with other male caregivers. The purpose is to share thoughts\, questions\, and concerns while building their community. This Circle of Parents group will meet weekly and offer free childcare and a meal!\nThe group is held on site at the Children’s Council on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:15PM. Email us at info@thechildrenscouncil.org for more information. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/elevated-dads-46/ LOCATION:The Children’s Council (Conference Rm) – 225 Birch St CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T120000 DTSTAMP:20260802T181105Z CREATED:20260720T150830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T181105Z UID:10000480-1785753000-1785758400@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Babes on Blankets DESCRIPTION:Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets\, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges\, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week\, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns and joys\, and also learn about one of many parenting topics focused on the first year of life and beyond. Bring a friend and meet some new ones too. Meets weekly on Mondays from 10:30 am – 12 pm at the Children’s Playhouse. For more information and/or to register\, please contact Allison Rollans at allison@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children’s Council at (828) 262-5424. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/babes-on-blankets-49/ LOCATION:The Children’s Playhouse CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T123000 DTSTAMP:20260804T182449Z CREATED:20260110T013831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T182449Z UID:10000198-1785929400-1785933000@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:The Postpartum Circle DESCRIPTION:The Postpartum Circle is open to parents who are pregnant or with babies up to the age of 18 months. This includes biological and adoptive parents. We offer a nonjudgmental\, supportive environment for you to share your experience\, strengthen coping strategies for mental health and wellness\, and connect with other families. This group meets in person every Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 PM at Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The group is free. and childcare and lunch are provided! Contact Sophie for more information at sophierudisill@thechildrenscouncil.org. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/the-postpartum-circle-27/ LOCATION:Boone Unitarian Universalist (381 E King St\, Boone\, NC 28607\, United States) CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTSTAMP:20260806T185450Z CREATED:20260804T181957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T185450Z UID:10000585-1785974400-1786060799@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Registration is Open: Building Sweet Futures Gingerbread Competition 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for anyone wishing to compete in this year’s ‘Building Sweet Futures’ Gingerbread competition. Winners of each category receive a cash prize\, trophy\, and local fame!\nCompetitor Categories:\n– Child (ages 0-9) –\n– Youth (ages 10-18) –\n– Adult (ages 18+) –\n– Professional\nCLICK TO ENTER\nRegistration is open through November 15th and entries must be delivered on 11/30/2026. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/registration-is-open-building-sweet-futures-gingerbread-competion-2026/ LOCATION:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/buildingsweetfuturessponsorship CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T191500 DTSTAMP:20260806T185450Z CREATED:20260720T150831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T185450Z UID:10000481-1786037400-1786043700@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Elevated Dads DESCRIPTION:This weekly Dad meet-up is an opportunity for fathers to gather and hang out with other male caregivers. The purpose is to share thoughts\, questions\, and concerns while building their community. This Circle of Parents group will meet weekly and offer free childcare and a meal!\nThe group is held on site at the Children’s Council on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:15PM. Email us at info@thechildrenscouncil.org for more information. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/elevated-dads-47/ LOCATION:The Children’s Council (Conference Rm) – 225 Birch St CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260807T191350Z CREATED:20260804T181958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T191350Z UID:10000586-1786060800-1786147199@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Registration is Open: Building Sweet Futures Gingerbread Competition 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for anyone wishing to compete in this year’s ‘Building Sweet Futures’ Gingerbread competition. Winners of each category receive a cash prize\, trophy\, and local fame!\nCompetitor Categories:\n– Child (ages 0-9) –\n– Youth (ages 10-18) –\n– Adult (ages 18+) –\n– Professional\nCLICK TO ENTER\nRegistration is open through November 15th and entries must be delivered on 11/30/2026. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/registration-is-open-building-sweet-futures-gingerbread-competion-2026-2/ LOCATION:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/buildingsweetfuturessponsorship CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260808T192447Z CREATED:20260804T181958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T192447Z UID:10000587-1786147200-1786233599@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Registration is Open: Building Sweet Futures Gingerbread Competition 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for anyone wishing to compete in this year’s ‘Building Sweet Futures’ Gingerbread competition. Winners of each category receive a cash prize\, trophy\, and local fame!\nCompetitor Categories:\n– Child (ages 0-9) –\n– Youth (ages 10-18) –\n– Adult (ages 18+) –\n– Professional\nCLICK TO ENTER\nRegistration is open through November 15th and entries must be delivered on 11/30/2026. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/registration-is-open-building-sweet-futures-gingerbread-competion-2026-3/ LOCATION:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/buildingsweetfuturessponsorship CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTSTAMP:20260809T192850Z CREATED:20260804T181959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T192850Z UID:10000588-1786233600-1786319999@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Registration is Open: Building Sweet Futures Gingerbread Competition 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for anyone wishing to compete in this year’s ‘Building Sweet Futures’ Gingerbread competition. Winners of each category receive a cash prize\, trophy\, and local fame!\nCompetitor Categories:\n– Child (ages 0-9) –\n– Youth (ages 10-18) –\n– Adult (ages 18+) –\n– Professional\nCLICK TO ENTER\nRegistration is open through November 15th and entries must be delivered on 11/30/2026. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/registration-is-open-building-sweet-futures-gingerbread-competion-2026-4/ LOCATION:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/buildingsweetfuturessponsorship CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTSTAMP:20260810T194103Z CREATED:20260804T181959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T194103Z UID:10000589-1786320000-1786406399@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Registration is Open: Building Sweet Futures Gingerbread Competition 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for anyone wishing to compete in this year’s ‘Building Sweet Futures’ Gingerbread competition. Winners of each category receive a cash prize\, trophy\, and local fame!\nCompetitor Categories:\n– Child (ages 0-9) –\n– Youth (ages 10-18) –\n– Adult (ages 18+) –\n– Professional\nCLICK TO ENTER\nRegistration is open through November 15th and entries must be delivered on 11/30/2026. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/registration-is-open-building-sweet-futures-gingerbread-competion-2026-5/ LOCATION:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/buildingsweetfuturessponsorship CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260809T192850Z CREATED:20260720T150831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T192850Z UID:10000482-1786357800-1786363200@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Babes on Blankets DESCRIPTION:Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets\, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges\, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week\, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns and joys\, and also learn about one of many parenting topics focused on the first year of life and beyond. Bring a friend and meet some new ones too. Meets weekly on Mondays from 10:30 am – 12 pm at the Children’s Playhouse. For more information and/or to register\, please contact Allison Rollans at allison@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children’s Council at (828) 262-5424. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/babes-on-blankets-50/ LOCATION:The Children’s Playhouse CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260811T194351Z CREATED:20260804T181959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T194351Z UID:10000590-1786406400-1786492799@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Registration is Open: Building Sweet Futures Gingerbread Competition 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for anyone wishing to compete in this year’s ‘Building Sweet Futures’ Gingerbread competition. Winners of each category receive a cash prize\, trophy\, and local fame!\nCompetitor Categories:\n– Child (ages 0-9) –\n– Youth (ages 10-18) –\n– Adult (ages 18+) –\n– Professional\nCLICK TO ENTER\nRegistration is open through November 15th and entries must be delivered on 11/30/2026. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/registration-is-open-building-sweet-futures-gingerbread-competion-2026-6/ LOCATION:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/buildingsweetfuturessponsorship CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTSTAMP:20260812T195555Z CREATED:20260804T182013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T195555Z UID:10000591-1786492800-1786579199@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Registration is Open: Building Sweet Futures Gingerbread Competition 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for anyone wishing to compete in this year’s ‘Building Sweet Futures’ Gingerbread competition. Winners of each category receive a cash prize\, trophy\, and local fame!\nCompetitor Categories:\n– Child (ages 0-9) –\n– Youth (ages 10-18) –\n– Adult (ages 18+) –\n– Professional\nCLICK TO ENTER\nRegistration is open through November 15th and entries must be delivered on 11/30/2026. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/registration-is-open-building-sweet-futures-gingerbread-competion-2026-7/ LOCATION:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/buildingsweetfuturessponsorship CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T123000 DTSTAMP:20260811T194352Z CREATED:20260110T013831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T194352Z UID:10000199-1786534200-1786537800@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:The Postpartum Circle DESCRIPTION:The Postpartum Circle is open to parents who are pregnant or with babies up to the age of 18 months. This includes biological and adoptive parents. We offer a nonjudgmental\, supportive environment for you to share your experience\, strengthen coping strategies for mental health and wellness\, and connect with other families. This group meets in person every Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 PM at Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The group is free. and childcare and lunch are provided! Contact Sophie for more information at sophierudisill@thechildrenscouncil.org. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/the-postpartum-circle-28/ LOCATION:Boone Unitarian Universalist (381 E King St\, Boone\, NC 28607\, United States) CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTSTAMP:20260813T201125Z CREATED:20260804T182013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T201125Z UID:10000592-1786579200-1786665599@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Registration is Open: Building Sweet Futures Gingerbread Competition 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for anyone wishing to compete in this year’s ‘Building Sweet Futures’ Gingerbread competition. Winners of each category receive a cash prize\, trophy\, and local fame!\nCompetitor Categories:\n– Child (ages 0-9) –\n– Youth (ages 10-18) –\n– Adult (ages 18+) –\n– Professional\nCLICK TO ENTER\nRegistration is open through November 15th and entries must be delivered on 11/30/2026. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/registration-is-open-building-sweet-futures-gingerbread-competion-2026-8/ LOCATION:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/buildingsweetfuturessponsorship CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T191500 DTSTAMP:20260813T201126Z CREATED:20260720T150834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T201126Z UID:10000483-1786642200-1786648500@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Elevated Dads DESCRIPTION:This weekly Dad meet-up is an opportunity for fathers to gather and hang out with other male caregivers. The purpose is to share thoughts\, questions\, and concerns while building their community. This Circle of Parents group will meet weekly and offer free childcare and a meal!\nThe group is held on site at the Children’s Council on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:15PM. Email us at info@thechildrenscouncil.org for more information. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/elevated-dads-48/ LOCATION:The Children’s Council (Conference Rm) – 225 Birch St CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260814T202600Z CREATED:20260804T182014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T202600Z UID:10000594-1786665600-1786751999@thechildrenscouncil.org SUMMARY:Registration is Open: Building Sweet Futures Gingerbread Competition 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for anyone wishing to compete in this year’s ‘Building Sweet Futures’ Gingerbread competition. Winners of each category receive a cash prize\, trophy\, and local fame!\nCompetitor Categories:\n– Child (ages 0-9) –\n– Youth (ages 10-18) –\n– Adult (ages 18+) –\n– Professional\nCLICK TO ENTER\nRegistration is open through November 15th and entries must be delivered on 11/30/2026. URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/registration-is-open-building-sweet-futures-gingerbread-competion-2026-10/ LOCATION:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/buildingsweetfuturessponsorship CATEGORIES:Family Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR