Lessons from The Cabbage Patch Kitchen
Cooking is a great skill to learn, right? Who wouldn’t want to impress their friends and family with homemade meals and gifts? At The Cabbage Patch, the kitchen is definitely a great place to learn, but we’re not just talking recipes!
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A Happy Thanksgiving From Christ Church!
For many of the families we serve, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be a very special day with out the support of our volunteers! With budgets stretched to the limit in a season of high utility bills and holidays, parents find their resources spread thin.
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Fall Festival Fun!
Halloween can be downright scary! We’re not talking about ghost and goblins, but rather the dangers of children being out after dark. It’s a tradition at The Cabbage Patch to provide our members with a safe alternative to trick or treating so Patch Parents don’t have to worry about things like distracted motorists, candy allergies and other things that go bump in the night! But what do the kids at The Patch think about trading trick or treating for our Fall Festival?
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We Call it Learning, They Call it Fun!
We once asked a longtime Cabbage Patch member what first drew him to our programs. He said his grandmother was looking for a safe place for him to play and learn, but all he needed to hear was that there was a gym where he could play basketball.
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“Don’t Quit Fighting Until The Clock Stops.” – Gary (Coach) Schaffer, 1937-2014
The Cabbage Patch family was saddened to hear of Gary (Coach) Schaffer’s passing, but we are inspired by his coaching philosophy: “Don’t quit fighting until the clock stops.” Gary learned to play basketball at The Patch and went on to win more than 200 games as coach for Pleasure Ridge Park High School.
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Connecting with Nature
Autumn often inspires people to connect with nature. The leaves are in stunning color and the air is just crisp enough to remind us that winter is coming. At Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, they celebrate the season with Colorfest, a perfect opportunity for a city kid to discover their inner environmentalist!
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An Experience in Generosity with [give] 502!
40 young professionals. $20,000. 36 worthy nonprofits. It sounds like the beginning of a reality TV show, and it is every bit as exciting. The Give 502 organization challenged young professionals to donate $502 each this year so they could pool the money and learn what it means to be major donors in the community.
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Victories Big and Small
What do you think most teenagers look forward to when they think of summer? A break from school, sleeping in, staying up late and lounging by the pool may be the activities that come to mind. But here at The Cabbage Patch, we have a very special group of teens who spend most of the year preparing to challenge themselves mentally, physically and spiritually with a 100 mile biking and camping trip on the C & O Canal Bike Trail!
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Look Who is Being Showcased at The Speed!
Get ready for an outstanding art exhibition! From Friday, August 1st through Saturday, October 25th, Local Speed will showcase textile arts made right here at The Cabbage Patch by our talented children. The satellite location of the Speed Art Museum exhibits Working Hands: A Modern Generation Explores the Ancient Craft of Textiles. The exhibition is the culmination of a partnership with the Little Loomhouse. The official opening takes place on Saturday, August 2nd from 1 to 3pm and offers a chance to meet some of the young artists.
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Camp Kids Take the Stage!
Glee Camp helps the children of The Cabbage Patch boost their confidence by creating a friendly, encouraging environment where they can practice their singing skills and perform in front of a crowd. What a beautiful way to make their voices heard!
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