By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger
Happy Easter! It’s finally starting to feel like spring and the Triad is alive with outdoor events this month. Today we feature FIVE events you won’t want to miss. A few are just for moms and parents while others are for the whole family. Plus, keep reading to find out how you can win a $100 Visa gift card simply by attending one of these events!
Events We’re Featuring Today:
~TMOM’s One Size Does Not Fit All
~ 2014 Triad Kidney Walk
~ Kernersville Earth Day Celebration
~ Lexington’s BBQ Capital Cook-off
~ Mom’s Night Out at District Rooftop Bar & Grill
TMoM Event: “One Size Does Not Fit All”
“One Size Does Not Fit All” will take place on Thursday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Novant Health Conference Center at Forsyth Medical Center. This is a FREE event hosted by your very own, Triad Moms on Main team. Parking in the Forsyth Medical Center parking deck is free to the first 200 attendees. Stop by during your lunch break, or pop in with girlfriends. You’ll get to talk to representatives from every aspect of wellness – from nutritionists and dieticians to exercise experts. Walk around and visit their booths, or try out a ‘mini-class’, 15-20 minute exercise or nutrition demonstrations. There will be door prizes, fun, and lots of information for everybody, and every body! Regardless of your age, your current health, or your future goals, “One Size Does Not Fit All” has something for you. Get more details on our blogs HERE and HERE.
2014 Triad Kidney Walk
Spring is in the air, and it’s a great time to come out to support the Triad Kidney Walk on April 27th. The Triad Kidney Walk will be held at the Oak Hollow Mall in High Point, NC. Show your support and bring your family, teams, friends and communities. This event will be amazing to participate in so mark your calendars and be sure to mark off another great accomplishment for 2014. Details and updates about the event can be found on Triad Kidney Walk’s Facebook page and on the website here.
Kernersville Celebrates Earth Day
The Town of Kernersville invites residents to attend its 6th annual Earth Day celebration on Tuesday, April 22 from 10 am to 7 pm at Town Hall Courtyard! Kernersville’s Earth Day is a free program that centers on teaching environmental stewardship, and will include activities for all ages. Easy parking and extended hours make this a great family event. Come learn more about composting, energy efficiency, recycling, protecting our water quality, and much more!
Kernersville also invites you to create a work of Art for Earth in honor of its celebration. The Town will display submitted works of art, and a winner will be announced as part of the festivities. The winning piece will be displayed in the Town Hall lobby; however, all of the artists will be recognized for their efforts at the event and have their works shown throughout the day! Click the headline above for more details.
Lexington’s BBQ Capital Cook-off
World famous for its finger-lickin’ barbecue, Lexington is hosting the BBQ Capital Cook-off on April 25 and April 26. Come out to see international teams compete for a prize purse of $15,900. This free event kicks off on Friday at 6 pm and runs through Saturday when the final awards are announced. Teams will serve their best ribs, chicken, brisket and pork, and visitors may sample treats from local and regional eateries. While you’re in Lexington, be sure to visit the city’s 19 barbecue restaurants and unique shops – all within walking distance! Click the headline above for more details.
Win a $100 Visa Gift Card!
Just in time for Mother’s Day we think moms deserve two things:
1 – A Mom’s Night Out
2 – $100 to use on HERSELF!
So here is the deal: All you need to do is purchase a ticket to our upcoming Mom’s Night Out taking place on May 6th at the District Rooftop Bar & Grill. (Get more detailsHERE.) Then register your name to qualify for the $100 VISA GIFT CARD! (If you’ve already purchased a ticket, you still need to register in this giveaway to qualify.) We will announce the VISA gift card winner at our Mom’s Night Out Event. Click HERE to go directly to our giveaway to enter!
PLUS…Congrats to Shannon Roberts! She is the lucky winner of our last giveaway, compliments of Brenner Children’s Hospital! She wins her choice of tickets to either Tweetsie Railroad, the NC Zoo or Wet ‘N Wild! What a way to kick off spring and summer. Shannon, be sure to check your email for a message from TMoM!