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Second Saturday
Jun
8

Second Saturday

 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday
Jul
13

Second Saturday

 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday
Aug
10

Second Saturday

 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday
Sep
14

Second Saturday

 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday
Oct
12

Second Saturday

 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday
Nov
9

Second Saturday

 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday
Dec
14

Second Saturday

 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

In December we have two Christmas Party options due to the colder temperatures and increased attendance. Families can choose which time is best for them:

  • Lunch Christmas Party • 11am-1pm

  • Dinner Christmas Party • 5-7pm

For our December Christmas Second Saturday, activities include:

  • General Store
    Children get to pick out a gift for someone special, then go to the gift-wrapping station and wrap their gift.

  • Christmas Craft
    Kids create a Christmas craft 

  • Cookie Decorating
    Decorate Christmas cookies and enjoy the hot cocoa bar

  • Picture with Santa
    Get your picture with Santa, enjoy Christmas music, and hear a Christmas story

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs as well.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday
May
11

Second Saturday

Second Saturday Joy Meadows
 

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering for all foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows.

Every Second Saturday features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday December - Birthday Party for Jesus
Dec
9

Second Saturday December - Birthday Party for Jesus

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering at Joy Meadows for the entire family of all foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Its purpose is to help caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children get to engage in all the fun activities at Joy Meadows in a successful way. 

In December we have two Christmas Party options due to the colder temperatures and increased attendance. Families can choose which time is best for them!

  • Lunch Christmas Party • 11am-1pm

  • Dinner Christmas Party • 5-7pm

For our December Christmas Second Saturday, activities include:

  1. General Store - Children get to pick out a gift for someone special, then go to the gift-wrapping station and wrap their gift.

  2. Christmas Craft - Kids create a Christmas craft 

  3. Cookie Decorations - Decorate Christmas cookies and enjoy the hot cocoa bar

  4. Picture with Santa - Get your picture with Santa, enjoy Christmas music, and hear a Christmas story

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs as well.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family!  There will be two separate registrations for the Christmas event.

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Second Saturday November - Farm Fun
Nov
11

Second Saturday November - Farm Fun

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering at Joy Meadows for the entire family of all foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Its purpose is to help caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children get to engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows in a successful way. 

Every month features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations (following the theme of the month) give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday October - Fall Fest
Oct
14

Second Saturday October - Fall Fest

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering at Joy Meadows for the entire family of all foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Its purpose is to help caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children get to engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows in a successful way.  This October we will have a Pumpkin Patch and Hayride!

Every month features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations (following the theme of the month) give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday September - Apple Fest
Sep
9

Second Saturday September - Apple Fest

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering at Joy Meadows for the entire family of all foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Its purpose is to help caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children get to engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows in a successful way. 

Every month features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations (following the theme of the month) give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday August - Back to School
Aug
12

Second Saturday August - Back to School

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering at Joy Meadows for the entire family of all foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Its purpose is to help caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children get to engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows in a successful way. 

Every month features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations (following the theme of the month) give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday July - Summer Fun
Jul
8

Second Saturday July - Summer Fun

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering at Joy Meadows for the entire family of all foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Its purpose is to help caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children get to engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows in a successful way. 

Every month features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations (following the theme of the month) give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday June - Summer Fun
Jun
10

Second Saturday June - Summer Fun

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering at Joy Meadows for the entire family of all foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Its purpose is to help caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children get to engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows in a successful way. 

Every month features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations (following the theme of the month) give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday May - Spring Fling
May
13

Second Saturday May - Spring Fling

Second Saturday is a monthly gathering at Joy Meadows for the entire family of all foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Its purpose is to help caregivers feel connected, encouraged, and supported while children get to engage in all the fun, outdoor activities at Joy Meadows in a successful way. 

Every month features dinner for the whole family, and these four stations (following the theme of the month) give predictability and fun for the children to look forward to: 

  1. Barnyard - pet the goats and donkeys, or enjoy a ride on a horse; 

  2. Nature - harvest in the garden, participate in a nature activity from planting to building or a nature trail scavenger hunt

  3. Art - monthly themed craft in the art studio

  4. Big Fun - Enjoy the Bouncing Pillow, barrel train rides, gaga ball, 9-square, and playground.

The Clothing Closet is always open for families to shop for needs.

Everyone is welcome to attend Second Saturday - please register every month so we can ensure enough food and supplies for your family! 

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Second Saturday January
Jan
14

Second Saturday January

Second Saturday is FUN!  A free monthly event for foster and adoptive families.

More details here.

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