1 Blue & White Weekend drawstring bag, 1 Blue & White Weekend water bottle, Blue & White Weekend sunglasses, and 1 Blue & White Weekend hand towel

Event Starts at 7PM on 6/18/26

Swag bags can be picked up at this event.

We will also have our version of "Pop the Balloon for love" at this karaoke kickback event. You do not have to sing karaoke or be a contestant on Pop the Balloon. This is a fellowship event.

Click here to Sign up for Pop the Balloon: https://forms.gle/H6XBWY5r8EvqmhPE8

Here's a snippet of Pop the balloon:  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=780522984746570

Location:

The House Restaurant

 4310 S Miami Blvd #300, Durham, NC 27703

Party on 6/19/26@7 pm

Attire: All White — Feel Free to Incorporate Afrocentric or Diaspora-Inspired Elements

Examples:

• Ankara or kente accessories
• Afrocentric jewelry
• Headwraps or gele
• Dashiki-inspired detailing
• Diaspora-inspired patterns
• Textiles, prints, or symbolic colors woven into your look

This event includes lite Hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a best-dressed competition.

Location: Five Oaks Recreational Association 5109 Pine Cone Dr, Durham, NC 27707

Cookout on 6/20/26 @12pm

Potential Menu:

Beef hot dogs, beef hamburgers, fried fish, Fried Chicken, baked beans, green beans, mac & cheese, French fries, watermelon, and chips.

Drinks:

Soda, Gatorade, and water

Location: Piney Wood Park 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713

Cookout on 6/20/26 @12pm

Potential Menu:

Beef hot dogs, beef hamburgers, fried fish, Fried Chicken, baked beans, green beans, mac & cheese, French fries, watermelon, and chips.

Drinks:

Soda, Gatorade, and water

Location: Piney Wood Park 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713

Cookout on 6/20/26 @12pm

This does not include: Tent, table(s), chairs, or food. Food is sold separately. This allows for two people. Anyone else will need to purchase a ticket for the event.

Location: Piney Wood Park 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713

Party on 6/19/26 @ 7pm

This does not include: Tent, table(s), chairs, or food. Food is sold separately. This allows for two people. Anyone else will need to purchase a ticket for the event.

Location: Five Oaks Recreational Association 5109 Pine Cone Dr, Durham, NC 27707

Cook out on 6/20/2026 @12 pm

This does not include: Tent, table(s), chairs, or food. Food is sold separately. This allows for two people. Anyone else will need to purchase a ticket for the event.

6/21/26 @ 4pm

Melanted Wine

Address: 4608 Industry Ln f, Durham, NC 27713

https://melanatedwine.com/

These donations will go towards this year's service project: Personal Care Items for Seniors at Durham Center for Senior Life. Feel Free to bring items to donate at the cookout.

• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Soap or body wash
• Lotion (important for dry skin)
• Deodorant
• Shampoo/conditioner
• Blankets or throws
• Warm socks
• Pill organizers
• Hand sanitizer
• Wet wipes

These donations will go towards this year's service project: Personal Care Items for Seniors at Durham Center for Senior Life. Feel Free to bring items to donate at the cookout.

• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Soap or body wash
• Lotion (important for dry skin)
• Deodorant
• Shampoo/conditioner
• Blankets or throws
• Warm socks
• Pill organizers
• Hand sanitizer
• Wet wipes

This does not include a swag bag.