This Week’s Friday Finds 8/21/26
In today’s Friday Finds:
- Miles for Maternal Mental Health 5K & Fun Run
- Back to School Community Bash
- Summer Saturdays: Chalk the Park
- Family Fun Day in the Historical Park
- Boys-N-Girls 31st Anniversary
Miles for Maternal Mental Health 5K & Fun Run
The Postpartum Resource Center of the Triad (PRCT) will host the Miles for Maternal Mental Health 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Jamison Park in Winston-Salem. This family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, and leashed dogs to raise awareness of postpartum mental health conditions and support local resources for expecting and new parents. Participants will enjoy professional chipped timing, refreshments, and activities for all ages. Proceeds benefit PRCT’s mission to improve access to perinatal mental health support, reduce stigma, and connect families with evidence-based resources throughout the Triad community.
Learn more here: https://www.prctriad.com/mmmh2026
Sign-up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/WinstonSalem/MilesForMaternalMentalHealth5KFunRun
Back to School Community Bash
The Jay Mack Community Foundation is excited to announce the 5th Annual Back to School Community Bash, happening on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at LeBauer Park in Greensboro, NC!
This community-wide event brings together families, nonprofits, businesses, educators, and community partners for a day filled with resources, support, and fun as they help students prepare for a successful school year.
Event Highlights:
-Backpack & School Supply Giveaways
-Community Resources
-Health & Wellness Information
-Family Activities & Entertainment
-Food, Games & More
Learn more: (4) Back To School Community Bash | Facebook
Summer Saturdays: Chalk the Park
Spend your Saturdays this summer at Burlington City Park. Enjoy free, family-friendly activities where you can get outside, be creative, and have fun together. Programs are held every fourth Saturday from June through September, starting at 10 a.m., while supplies last.
August 22 – Chalk the Park
Let your creativity shine as you turn sidewalks into colorful works of art. Chalk will be provided—just bring your imagination!
Learn more: (4) Summer Saturdays at Burlington City Park: Chalk the Park | Facebook
Family Fun Day in the Historical Park
Enjoy the last few days of summer with historic games, sidewalk chalk, toys, and more! Enjoy some cool treats to cool off in the heat too. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
Saturday, August 22 from 10am – 2pm at High Point Museum
(4) Family Fun Day in the Historical Park | Facebook
Boys-N-Girls 31st Anniversary
Saturday, August 22 from 11am – 3pm at 602 W Elm St, Graham, NC 27253
RSVP HERE: https://bng-bash-rsvp.netlify.app — the first 150 kids RSVP’d get a GUARANTEED backpack, and every RSVP family is entered in prize drawings all day (grand prize at 2:30, must be present to win)!
Join Boys-N-Girls Learning Center for a FREE Alumni Reunion & Back-to-School Bash celebrating 31 years of children, families, and community in Alamance County. Whether you’re a current family, a former student, an alumni parent, a past teacher, or just a friend of BNG — there’s a place for you there.
Here’s what’s happening:
-Free backpacks & school supplies (while supplies last)
-Free books — every child leaves with one to take home
-The BNG Community Puzzle Wall — every family adds a piece to a giant work of art we’ll assemble live and hang permanently
-31 Golden Tickets hidden in backpacks for bonus prizes
-“Look at Me Now!” — were you a BNG kid? Come take a fresh photo and show us how far you’ve come! Bring an old childhood photo if you’ve got one and we’ll snap a “then & now” side-by-side — or just come as you are.
-DJ, music, and giveaways all day
-A special surprise announcement at 12:00 noon you will NOT want to miss…
And they’re lining up even more — inflatables, Touch-a-Truck, food, and a Kids-Eat-Free Zone.
Free admission. Bring the whole family, tag a former BNG family, and help them celebrate 31 years.
*Today’s Friday Finds is sponsored by PRCT and Triad Moms on Main.
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