Events
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Monday, January 17
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
G. Cecil Pruett YMCA, Canton
Assemble kitchen starter kits and hygiene kits for the Highland Rivers Foundation for individuals and families in need.
Friday, February 4
DROP OFF: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS: Rose Creek Library or Canton YMCA
*Sandwiches prepared at home
Assemble peanut butter & jelly sandwiches for the homeless.
Saturday, February 12
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Love a First Responder
Decorate and fill bags with candy and then deliver to Cherokee County first responders.
February 2022
Garden Mural Design Challenge
Volunteers will submit artwork for a garden mural, where the winning design will be permanently installed at the new “SmileUp! Happy Garden” at the G. Cecil Pruett YMCA.
Saturday, March 5
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
G. Cecil Pruett YMCA, Canton
YMCA Garden Clean Up
Help clean up current garden to get it ready for new “SmileUp! Happy Garden” at the G. Cecil Pruett YMCA.
Saturday, March 12
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
G. Cecil Pruett YMCA, Canton
SmileUp! Garden Beautification
Young garden enthusiasts will get to flex their green thumbs by assembling rock, herb, and container gardens.
March 2022
G. Cecil Pruett YMCA, Canton
Garden Mural Paint-by-Number
Paint garden murals at G. Cecil Pruett YMCA.
March 2022
G. Cecil Pruett YMCA, Canton
Rock Garden Painting of Rocks
Design and paint rocks for our SmileUp! Rock Garden.
I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”
MAYA ANGELOU