Events Calendar

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  • Tuesday 5/2/23

    • May 2
      9:00AM – 12:00PM ET
      South Fork of the New River in Todd, NC
      Add to Calendar 2023-05-02T09:00:00 2023-05-02T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: NC, Todd - Trashy Tuesday River Cleanup

      Volunteers are given free use of a kayak to paddle the New River, the oldest river in North America, to clean up trash. The volunteer who brings back the most trash gets free fly fishing lessons. Whoever brings back the coolest piece of trash gets a free Rivergirl T-shirt!

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Connie Spencer '82 M.Arch

      South Fork of the New River in Todd, NC — 4041 Todd Railroad Grade Road false
  • Saturday 5/13/23

    • May 13
      9:00AM – 12:00PM ET
      South Fork Trail
      Add to Calendar 2023-05-13T09:00:00 2023-05-13T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: NC, Charlotte - Carolina Thread Trail

      We will maintain the trails by lopping, deberming, picking up trash and removing invasives. Friends and families encouraged; children must be 13yrs and up. We will hike along the trail performing tasks - the time and distance you go is up to you, but this activity is best for folks who are comfortable walking and performing some physical labor.

      Let's meet for lunch in McAdenville afterwards!

      What to wear/bring: Closed toed shoes, long pants and water

      What will be provided: Safety glasses, gloves, all necessary tools, snacks

      Contact: Lydia Skardon '91 

      South Fork Trail — 119 Willow Drive false
  • Saturday 5/20/23

    • May 20
      10:00AM – 12:00PM ET
      The Giving Garden
      Add to Calendar 2023-05-20T10:00:00 2023-05-20T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: NC, Chapel Hill - The Giving Garden, Planting and Gardening

      The Giving Garden raises fresh vegetables for the Carrboro-based nonprofit TABLE. TABLE delivers healthy, nutritious food directly to the homes of 800 children every week.

      Volunteers will help plant vegetables and also lay mulch. 
       

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Eraina Ferguson '10 MAR

      The Giving Garden — 531 Umstead Dr. false
  • Saturday 5/18/24

    • May 18
      9:00AM – 12:00PM ET
      Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (Raleigh Branch)
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-18T09:00:00 2024-05-18T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: NC, Raleigh - Warehouse Project, Food Bank The Warehouse Project will be held inside the warehouse at each of our branches. Please know that there might be times when we will hold this opportunity outside weather permitting. While assisting the food bank in this activity, please know that volunteers are expected to participate in the following tasks: Sorting out produce and place them in family – size bags. Sorting out donations from retail stores such as Food Lion and Harris Teeter. Cleaning and bagging Capri Sun. Building CSFP boxes for senior citizens. Sorting and inspecting food drive donations from individuals and corporate donations. Cleaning and sorting out eggs. Bagging cereal, rice, or pasta into family – size bags. Other activities might be available upon donations. Please remember that closed - toe shoes are required at all times while volunteering at the food bank. Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (Raleigh Branch) — 1924 Capital Boulevard false