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Family Advocacy Center

LXCL:With trusted partners, Family Advocacy Center provides a comprehensive network of social support.&nbsp;By feeding, mentoring, educating, and advocating, we seek to uplift those we serve thereby elevating the standard of living for the community.

Create handmade cards that really pop in this cardmaking class! Participants will be making four cards: a general birthday card, a thinking of you card, a masculine birthday card, and a nail file holder. The instructors will share basic techniques of cardmaking and how to use various tools. All materials will be provided.

Crafty Cards or Paper Trail

Sign up your elementary kids today for an engaging interactive session designed to foster a love for reading! &nbsp;Led by Jane Taylor, retired Port Clinton teacher, &nbsp;this story time will combine readalouds, movements, and crafts, helping children develop a positive relationship with books and encourage independent reading. Join Jane for a magical hour of literacy fun!

Time to bloom with books

Where fun meets the canvas

NEW DATE! (Due to a scheduling conflict)Get ready for the irresistible aroma and taste of authentic chicken paprikash! &nbsp;Experienced Hungarian cook Susanne Tomaschek will take us step by step in making this classic Hungarian comfort food! Come ready to sample the best paprikash ever!

Learn to make Chicken Paprikash!

Tired of store-bought bread? Learn to bake your own fresh loaves from scratch and take home a loaf home to enjoy! Treat your family to fresh bread this spring!

Fresh out of the oven!

Learn how to make delicious Mexican tortillas and Carne Quesada from experienced cook, Ali Guerra. The cooking demonstration will end with a delicious, traditional Mexican meal!

Fiesta in every bite

Have you considered starting a new garden or does your existing garden need a little TLC but you don&rsquo;t know where to start? If so, join local resident Julie Aldridge from Cardinals Gale Homestead to discuss some fundamentals of gardening:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The importance of garden design and how to adapt it based on your goals, needs, and resources.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Developing and maintaining soil health.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Choosing seeds/plants for the proper growing season to improve your garden&rsquo;s yields.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The benefits of companion planting.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Maintaining the proper expectations and mindset to avoid gardening burnout and promote a positive gardening experience.</li></ul>

From seeds to smiles

Tired of stapling your pants together when the button falls off or taping up the hem on your pants? If you are having trouble hemming pants, dresses, and shorts,are welcome as well as sewing on buttons, come and learn! Practice time included!!! All ages welcomed.

Mended to perfection

Gnome Makers WorkshopKids will learn how to make adorable yarn gnomes&mdash;soft beards, cute hats, and all. A great holiday keepsake or gift!We&#39;re bringing the community together at the Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center Inc. to create festive Christmas gnomes!&nbsp;

Gnome Makers Workshop

Event: Where fun meets the canvasIf you are looking for a fun, stress-free evening, join our painting party. &nbsp;NO SKILLS REQUIRED! Local artist Rebecca Booth will guide you step by step on your road to a holiday masterpiece, complete with laughs, snacks, and friends!&nbsp;

Fresh out of the oven: Tired of store-bought bread? Learn to bake your own fresh loaves from scratch and take home a loaf to enjoy! Treat your family to fresh bread for the holidays!&nbsp;

Fresh out of the oven

<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">The Family Advocacy Center proudly celebrates the 17th season of&nbsp;<em data-end="440" data-start="415" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Dancing with the Stars! Join us for a night of dancing! Enjoy heavy hors d&rsquo;oeuvres, a cash bar, live and silent auctions, and exciting raffles! Don&rsquo;t forget to bring your Vote$ (dollars) to cheer on your favorite Star! Over the years, nearly 100 community &ldquo;Stars&rdquo; have danced their hearts out to raise thousands of dollars in support of our vital programs&mdash;and to compete for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy!Today, our work is more important than ever as families face increasing challenges. Through your support, we continue to strengthen programs like:<ul data-end="1102" data-start="781" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="868" data-start="781" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">TNT Mentoring: Connecting caring volunteers with students across Ottawa County.</li><li data-end="938" data-start="869" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Grandlove: Supporting 150+ kinship families raising children.</li><li data-end="1040" data-start="939" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Summer Food Program: Serving over 286,000 meals and providing food bags during school breaks.</li><li data-end="1102" data-start="1041" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Konnections: Pairing volunteers with at-risk seniors.</li></ul>We&rsquo;re also home to a Community Garden, Sunflower Field, Fresh Bread monthly meal, and the Free Shed, offering 24/7 access to food and essentials.Your support&mdash;and the courage of our &ldquo;Stars&rdquo;&mdash;make all this possible. Thank you for helping us continue to &ldquo;Help from the Heart.&rdquo;

Dancing with the Stars Season 17

Dancing with the Stars &ndash; Season 18 💃✨ brings our community together on the dance floor to support Ottawa County families. Local &ldquo;stars&rdquo; and partners step up to help us keep feeding, mentoring, educating, and advocating all year long. Your participation helps provide meals for kids, one‑on‑one mentors for students, and support for grandparents raising grandchildren. Register, vote, or give today to help neighbors in Ottawa County build stability and hope.

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