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Upcoming Events

  • PFD & BTM Together As One  (2024)
    PFD & BTM Together As One  (2024)
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    The event is intended for all children ages 4-18, and to support other children who are in need in our community. Additionally, we hope to provide princess/prom dresses, accessories, business attire, and educational content to all participants and their families.
  • PFD & BTM Together As One  (2023)
    PFD & BTM Together As One  (2023)
    Sat, Sep 23
    Cobb County Civic Center
    Sep 23, 2023, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060, USA
    Sep 23, 2023, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060, USA
    The event is intended for all children ages 4-18, and to support other children who are in need in our community. Additionally, we hope to provide princess/prom dresses, accessories, business attire, and educational content to all participants and their families.
  • PFD & BTM Together As One
    PFD & BTM Together As One
    Sat, Nov 05
    GA State University, Student Ctr East
    Nov 05, 2022, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    GA State University, Student Ctr East, 55 Gilmer Street, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA
    Nov 05, 2022, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    GA State University, Student Ctr East, 55 Gilmer Street, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA
    The event is intended for all children ages 4-18, and to support other children who are in need in our community. Additionally, we hope to provide princess/prom dresses, accessories, business attire, and educational content to all participants and their families.
  • Teach Me Black History Education #3 (1)
    Teach Me Black History Education #3 (1)
    Mon, May 23
    Teach Me Black History #3 George W. Carver
    May 23, 2022, 6:00 PM – May 24, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Teach Me Black History #3 George W. Carver
    May 23, 2022, 6:00 PM – May 24, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Teach Me Black History #3 George W. Carver
    Every month is Black History Month at Down 7 Up 8. Explore the opportunity to gain information about many great people who have created Black History that you will not find in most text books. Must register to attend. This Event is about George Washington Carver.
  • Teach Me Black History Education #3
    Teach Me Black History Education #3
    Mon, Apr 25
    Teach Me Black History #3 George W. Carver
    Apr 25, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Teach Me Black History #3 George W. Carver
    Apr 25, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Teach Me Black History #3 George W. Carver
    Every month is Black History Month at Down 7 Up 8. Explore the opportunity to gain information about many great people who have created Black History that you will not find in most text books. Must register to attend. This Event is about George Washington Carver.
  • Bedtime Story Time - Roses for Aunt Nina
    Bedtime Story Time - Roses for Aunt Nina
    Sat, Apr 02
    Zoom link will be emailed upon registration
    Apr 02, 2022, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Zoom link will be emailed upon registration
    Apr 02, 2022, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Zoom link will be emailed upon registration
    Join Down 7 Up 8 and tutor, Alma, as we explore the Beginning, Middle and Ending of a Story. Suggested age is 4 to 8 years old.
  • Bedtime Story Time - The Sandwich Thief
    Bedtime Story Time - The Sandwich Thief
    Fri, Apr 01
    Zoom link will be sent upon registration
    Apr 01, 2022, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Zoom link will be sent upon registration
    Apr 01, 2022, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Zoom link will be sent upon registration
    Join Down 7 up 8 and tutor, Alma, as we explore how characters respond to a problem. Suggested age is 4 to 8 years old.
  • Story Time - A Sweet Memory: A True Story of a Guide Dog Graduation by Sarah R. Fowler
    Story Time - A Sweet Memory: A True Story of a Guide Dog Graduation by Sarah R. Fowler
    Fri, Apr 01
    Link will be emailed after registration
    Apr 01, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Link will be emailed after registration
    Apr 01, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Link will be emailed after registration
    Join Down 7 Up 8 Incorporated and tutor, Liliana Vialpando, as we continue learning about Assistance Dogs. Suggested age 5 to 9
  • Story Time - Helping Hounds by Christy Damio
    Story Time - Helping Hounds by Christy Damio
    Tue, Mar 29
    Link will be emailed after registration
    Mar 29, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Link will be emailed after registration
    Mar 29, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Link will be emailed after registration
    Join Down 7 Up 8 Incorporated and tutor, Liliana Vialpando, as we explore training Assistance dogs
  • Teach Me Black History Education
    Teach Me Black History Education
    Mon, Mar 28
    Teach Me Black History #2
    Mar 28, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Teach Me Black History #2
    Mar 28, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Teach Me Black History #2
    Every month is Black History Month at Down 7 Up 8. Explore the opportunity to gain information about many great people who have created Black History that you will not find in most text books. Must register to attend.
  • Bedtime Story Time #2
    Bedtime Story Time #2
    Mon, Mar 21
    Zoom link will be sent
    Mar 21, 2022, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Zoom link will be sent
    Mar 21, 2022, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Zoom link will be sent
    Join Down 7 Up 8 and Alma, the tutor, as we explore retelling stories with "Jake and Sniff," written by Sandy Chapman
  • Bedtime Story Time
    Bedtime Story Time
    Fri, Mar 18
    Will be held on Zoom, link will be sent
    Mar 18, 2022, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Will be held on Zoom, link will be sent
    Mar 18, 2022, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Will be held on Zoom, link will be sent
    Join Down 7 Up 8 and tutor, Alma, for a quick lesson on polar bears and listen to "Little Polar Bear and the Husky Pup" written and illustrated by Hans de Beer
  • Teach Me Black History Education
    Teach Me Black History Education
    Mon, Feb 28
    Teach Me Black History
    Feb 28, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Teach Me Black History
    Feb 28, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Teach Me Black History
    Every month is Black History Month at Down 7 Up 8. Explore the opportunity to gain information about many great people who have created Black History that you will not find in most text books. Must register to attend.
  • Holiday Hearts
    Holiday Hearts
    Wed, Dec 01
    Cobb County
    Dec 01, 2021, 7:00 PM – Dec 24, 2021, 11:00 PM
    Cobb County, Cobb County, GA, USA
    Dec 01, 2021, 7:00 PM – Dec 24, 2021, 11:00 PM
    Cobb County, Cobb County, GA, USA
    Each year Down 7 Up 8 Incorporated provides gifts for hundreds of Hearts (children). We would love to provide gifts for those Hearts again this year. Share your love with foster and at-risk children! Become a donor and take a HEART!
  • Be Red Cross Ready-13 and Up (3)
    Be Red Cross Ready-13 and Up (3)
    Thu, Nov 18
    Marietta
    Nov 18, 2021, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Marietta, Marietta, GA, USA
    Nov 18, 2021, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Marietta, Marietta, GA, USA
    Being Red Cross Ready means you know what to do and how to stay safe in the event of an emergency.
  • The Pillowcase Project (2)
    The Pillowcase Project (2)
    Sat, Nov 06
    On Line Event
    Nov 06, 2021, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    On Line Event
    Nov 06, 2021, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    On Line Event
    Through The Pillowcase Project, students learn, practice, and share safety information about disasters that may occur in their local community.
  • Prepare with Pedro - K-2nd Grade  (2)  (3)
    Prepare with Pedro - K-2nd Grade  (2)  (3)
    Sat, Nov 06
    On Line Event
    Nov 06, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    On Line Event
    Nov 06, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    On Line Event
    An introduction to the concept of emergency preparedness using storytelling and hands-on activities.
  • Be Red Cross Ready-13 and Up (2)
    Be Red Cross Ready-13 and Up (2)
    Sat, Sep 18
    Online Event
    Sep 18, 2021, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Sep 18, 2021, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Being Red Cross Ready means you know what to do and how to stay safe in the event of an emergency.

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