BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smart Start New Hanover County - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Smart Start New Hanover County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Smart Start New Hanover County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T203000 DTSTAMP:20260813T002634Z CREATED:20260622T213615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002634Z UID:10012227-1790793000-1790800200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: FLIP IT! A Strategy for Challenging Behavior DESCRIPTION:FLIP IT! A Strategy for Challenging Behavior\nInstructor: K. Puzon\nFLIP IT! is a four-step strategy to address children’s day to day challenging behavior. In this training\, teachers will learn the teaching methods to implement FLIP IT! in their classrooms and transform best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember and applicable in a variety of challenging situations. FLIP IT! isn’t just for children with challenging behaviors\, but for all children in the classroom to learn how to appropriately regulate their emotions. \nCredit hours: 2.0 \nThis workshop is intended for early childhood educators only. \nOnly 4 people per center allowed to register. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-flip-it-a-strategy-for-challenging-behavior/ LOCATION:Smart Start of New Hanover County\, 725 Wellington Ave\, Suite A\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Educators: In-Person Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Flip-It.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125324Z CREATED:20260128T145457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125324Z UID:10011899-1790789400-1790794800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8 DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-09-30/ LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T185922Z CREATED:20251028T193309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185922Z UID:10011427-1790591400-1790596800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn MLib DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Main Library\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLast \n Please message? children\n \n \n Email *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ml/2026-09-28/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Main\, 230 Grace St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T120004Z CREATED:20250703T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120004Z UID:10009845-1790591400-1790596800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn PVL DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Pine Valley Library\n2025 Play Group Schedule at Pine Valley\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 * \n of 0-2 message?\n \n \n Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-pvl/2026-09-28/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Pine Valley\, 3802 S. College Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T181848Z CREATED:20250317T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181848Z UID:10005436-1790332200-1790337600@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn NE DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Northeast Library\n2025 Playgroup schedule \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 * \n of message? children\n \n \n Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ne/2026-09-25/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Northeast\, 1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125324Z CREATED:20260128T145457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125324Z UID:10011898-1790184600-1790190000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8 DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T203000 DTSTAMP:20260813T002633Z CREATED:20260622T213339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002633Z UID:10012226-1790101800-1790109000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: ITS SIDS DESCRIPTION:ITS SIDS\nInstructor: K. Smith\nAn overview of SIDS\, identification of SIDS risk factors\, and descriptions of ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care will be shared. Participation in this training meets ITS-SIDS training requirements. Anyone who works in an infant room is required to attend this training. \nThis workshop is for early childhood educators only. \nOnly 4 people per center allowed to register. \nCredit hours: 2.0 URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-its-sids-13/ LOCATION:Smart Start of New Hanover County\, 725 Wellington Ave\, Suite A\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Educators: In-Person Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SIDS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T185922Z CREATED:20251028T193309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185922Z UID:10011426-1789986600-1789992000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn MLib DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Main Library\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 * \n Name Please you\n \n \n Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ml/2026-09-21/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Main\, 230 Grace St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T120004Z CREATED:20250703T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120004Z UID:10009844-1789986600-1789992000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn PVL DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Pine Valley Library\n2025 Play Group Schedule at Pine Valley\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 * \n Zipcode check ages\n \n \n We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-pvl/2026-09-21/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Pine Valley\, 3802 S. College Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T181848Z CREATED:20250317T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181848Z UID:10005435-1789727400-1789732800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn NE DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Northeast Library\n2025 Playgroup schedule \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 * \n any Number \n \n \n Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ne/2026-09-18/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Northeast\, 1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125324Z CREATED:20260128T145457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125324Z UID:10011897-1789579800-1789585200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8 DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T185922Z CREATED:20251028T193309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185922Z UID:10011425-1789381800-1789387200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn MLib DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Main Library\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 * \n of Please you\n \n \n Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ml/2026-09-14/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Main\, 230 Grace St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T120004Z CREATED:20250703T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120004Z UID:10009843-1789381800-1789387200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn PVL DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Pine Valley Library\n2025 Play Group Schedule at Pine Valley\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone * \n Email following: Name\n \n \n Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-pvl/2026-09-14/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Pine Valley\, 3802 S. College Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T185115Z CREATED:20260622T213201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T185115Z UID:10012225-1789203600-1789214400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: CPR & First Aid DESCRIPTION:CPR & First Aid\nInstructor: R. Albrecht\nThis training teaches early childhood educators and others how to respond to and manage illness and injuries in a child or infant during the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Class size is limited. This workshop is for early childhood educators only. \nCredit hours: 0.0 \nBecause of limited space\, only 2 people per center allowed to register. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-cpr-first-aid-10/ LOCATION:Smart Start of New Hanover County\, 725 Wellington Ave\, Suite A\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Educators: In-Person Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cpr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T181848Z CREATED:20250317T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181848Z UID:10005434-1789122600-1789128000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn NE DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Northeast Library\n2025 Playgroup schedule \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n Phone ages Number\n \n \n REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ne/2026-09-11/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Northeast\, 1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125324Z CREATED:20260128T145457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125324Z UID:10011896-1788975000-1788980400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8 DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-09-09/ LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T203000 DTSTAMP:20260813T002628Z CREATED:20260622T211054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002628Z UID:10012219-1788460200-1788467400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: Supporting Dual Language Learners DESCRIPTION:Supporting Dual Language Learners\nInstructor: E. Whaley\nDid you know that one out of four children in preschool settings are learning two or more languages at home? In this workshop\, participants will identify ways to support dual language learners in the early education setting as well as learning techniques to cultivate a culturally inclusive classroom. \nCredit hours: 2.0 \nThis workshop is intended for early childhood educators only. \nOnly 4 people per center allowed to register. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-supporting-dual-language-learners/ LOCATION:Smart Start of New Hanover County\, 725 Wellington Ave\, Suite A\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Educators: In-Person Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/dual-language-learners.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125324Z CREATED:20260128T145457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125324Z UID:10011895-1788370200-1788375600@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8 DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-09-02/ LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125324Z CREATED:20260128T145457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125324Z UID:10011894-1787765400-1787770800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8 DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-08-26/ LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T203000 DTSTAMP:20260813T002630Z CREATED:20260622T212423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002630Z UID:10012223-1787682600-1787689800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: When Outside Isn't an Option: Indoor Gross Motor Activities DESCRIPTION:When Outside Isn’t an Option: Indoor Gross Motor Activities\nInstructor: B. Steveson\nThis workshop explores creative ways to support children’s gross motor development when outdoor play is not possible. Participants will learn simple indoor movement activities\, safety considerations\, and strategies to help children stay active and engaged on rainy or extremely hot days. \nCredit hours: 2.0 \nThis workshop is intended for early childhood educators only. \nOnly 4 people per center allowed to register. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-when-outside-isnt-an-option-indoor-gross-motor-activities-2/ LOCATION:Smart Start of New Hanover County\, 725 Wellington Ave\, Suite A\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Educators: In-Person Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/brain-break.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T181848Z CREATED:20250317T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181848Z UID:10005431-1787308200-1787313600@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn NE DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Northeast Library\n2025 Playgroup schedule \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n children of reach\n \n \n REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ne/2026-08-21/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Northeast\, 1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T203000 DTSTAMP:20260813T002629Z CREATED:20260622T212109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002629Z UID:10012222-1787250600-1787257800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: Creating a Routine DESCRIPTION:Creating a Routine\nInstructor: R. Albrecht\nOne of the most important aspects of a successful classroom is a consistent routine. In this workshop\, participants will discuss ways to create a routine that meets the needs of your children as well as things to consider when a routine isn’t working. Walk away with tips\, tricks\, and activities that will help a new school year start off on the right foot. \nCredit hours: 2.0 \nThis workshop is intended for early childhood educators only. \nOnly 4 people per center allowed to register. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-creating-a-routine/ LOCATION:Smart Start of New Hanover County\, 725 Wellington Ave\, Suite A\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Educators: In-Person Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/circle-time.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125324Z CREATED:20260128T145457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125324Z UID:10011893-1787160600-1787166000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8 DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T185922Z CREATED:20251028T193309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185922Z UID:10011421-1786962600-1786968000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn MLib DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Main Library\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone * \n okay you of\n \n \n Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ml/2026-08-17/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Main\, 230 Grace St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T120004Z CREATED:20250703T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120004Z UID:10009839-1786962600-1786968000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn PVL DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Pine Valley Library\n2025 Play Group Schedule at Pine Valley\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 * \n message? of ages\n \n \n Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-pvl/2026-08-17/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Pine Valley\, 3802 S. College Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T181848Z CREATED:20250317T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181848Z UID:10005430-1786703400-1786708800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn NE DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Northeast Library\n2025 Playgroup schedule \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n 0-2 following: reach\n \n \n REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ne/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Northeast\, 1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125324Z CREATED:20260128T145457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125324Z UID:10011892-1786555800-1786561200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8 DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T185922Z CREATED:20251028T193309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185922Z UID:10011420-1786357800-1786363200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn MLib DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Main Library\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 * \n Number okay message?\n \n \n We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ml/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Main\, 230 Grace St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T120004Z CREATED:20250703T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120004Z UID:10009838-1786357800-1786363200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn PVL DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Pine Valley Library\n2025 Play Group Schedule at Pine Valley\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 * \n 6-12 it children\n \n \n Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-pvl/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Pine Valley\, 3802 S. College Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T181848Z CREATED:20250317T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181848Z UID:10005429-1786098600-1786104000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn NE DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Northeast Library\n2025 Playgroup schedule \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 * \n it of 6-12\n \n \n Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ne/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Northeast\, 1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR