L’Arche North Carolina

NC Courage Soccer Game: Disability Inclusion Night
2023-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Wake Med Soccer Park, 201 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, North Carolina, 27511
Join L’Arche and Friends at the NC Courage Soccer Game!
The NC Courage would like to invite you, as well as your friends and family to our Disability Inclusion Night at WakeMed Soccer Park to enjoy our new and improved match day experience as the Courage take on Alex Morgan and the San Diego Wave on Saturday, October 7th at 7pm!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET(S).
Tickets are available for a special price of $15/ticket. Hurry and buy your ticket now. This is the last game of the season and there are limited quantities available.
Please contact Brian Kapusta at 919-459-8145 if you are in need of accessible/wheelchair seating.
**Please note, the game will be loud. If needed, please bring your own noise-canceling headphones or other sensory aids.
Pre-match fun starts at 5:30pm; match starts at 7pm.
We hope to see you at Wake Med Soccer Park on the 7th!
Online offer only. Offer expires 1 week prior to the game.
All Disability Inclusion Night attendees are invited to WakeMed Soccer Park for the match and other festivities and opportunities including inflatables, games, scoreboard shoutouts, on-field activities before the match and at halftime, and much more.

Cook Together: Mini Fall Pies
2023-10-05 14:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Cook Together (Formerly known as Cooking with Community). This week, we will be making three different Fall flavors of miniature pies – Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Apple! We’d love to have you join us to kick off the Fall season with these delicious treats. All are welcome!

What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. At this time, we share what we are celebrating this week (e.g. a birthday, our sports team won, a family member visiting, a new job, etc.). We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into teams of 3-4 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience is needed to join us). Sometimes we make recipes that require an oven or stove, other times we make a treat or snack that does not require any kitchen appliances.
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat. If we have extra time, we may play a game.
5. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news!
We ask everyone to please RSVP so that we have enough supplies. Please sign up here by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 10/3 if you plan to attend.

Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Play Together (Zoom)
2023-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Online: Zoom
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces for Play Together! During this event, friends across the triangle will gather to play fun and engaging games.
For this month, we will be playing Skribble! Skribble is an online Pictionary game that welcomes people of all drawing abilities. The top two winners will receive a $10 gift card to Amazon or Starbucks!
To participate, friends will need a working computer, a phone or a tablet with access to zoom. Get ready to awaken a little creative imagination and fun!
We ask everyone to RSVP so that we have enough supplies. Please sign up here by 11:59 PM on Sunday, 9/24 if you plan to attend. Participants will receive their zoom link via email on the day of the event.
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Inclusive Dance Party
2023-09-23 17:30 - 19:00
EVENT POSTPONED!!
From Bull City Summit:
Friends,
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Inclusive Dance Party scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd has been postponed. We are incredibly sorry to be letting you know the day before. We do hope to reschedule the Dance Party in the coming months and will let you know the details when we have them.
Again, we were looking forward to hosting the event and apologize for needing to postpone.
-The 2023 Bull City Summit Team

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About the 2023 Inclusive Dance Party:
Bull City Summit is a week-long conference and event festival, focusing on science, technology and innovation during the day, and music and arts at night!
L’Arche North Carolina (co-sponsor) is a community of belonging for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. L’Arche NC envisions a just society where diverse people with and without disabilities thrive.
This Inclusive Dance Party is designed to be a safe and fun night out at a popular Durham venue, providing a club experience for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as other disabilities, to come together for a night of fellowship and fun!
Motorco is an accessible venue so people with mobility challenges are encouraged to attend. Attendees with sensitivities to audio/visual effects are encouraged to bring aids like sound-deadening headphones and/or sunglasses to make their time at the Inclusive Dance Party more enjoyable.
Bull City Summit and Motorco carry all event liabilities for the Inclusive Dance Party, and therefore L’Arche NC is not liable as a co-sponsor of the event.

Move Together - Cancelled
2023-09-21 14:00 - 16:00
This event has been cancelled due to low engagement – stay tuned for future Move Together events!

Join us on Tuesdays from 2:00 – 4:00 PM for our Move Together Scavenger Hunt!!
What to expect from our time together:

We will gather as a group at the Edenton Street Bulla Center in Raleigh (301 W. Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603).
We will launch our time together with introductions and our weekly check-in
We will walk as a group to Nash Square Park. We will divide into teams and play a scavenger hunt together, then recollect for a get-to-know-you activity. If we have more time, we will conclude with another team building game!
We will walk back to the Bulla Center for snacks.

To prepare: L’Arche will provide mini water bottles at the beginning of our session, but we encourage all to bring their own water bottle. The roundtrip walk from the Bulla center to the park is 1 mile. Friends are welcome and encouraged to suggest an inclusive game that they love to play outdoors!
Please sign up here by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 9/19 if you plan to attend. We look forward to moving together!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Y’all Belong Here
2023-09-20 12:30 - 13:00, 2023-08-16 12:30 - 13:00, 2023-07-19 12:30 - 13:00, 2023-06-21 12:30 - 13:00, 2023-05-17 12:30 - 13:00 | Online: Zoom
All are welcome to join L’Arche Atlanta and L’Arche North Carolina’s community of people with and without disabilities for our monthly 30-minute interfaith virtual prayer service on the third Wednesday of every month at 12:30pm EST. All religious and/or non-faith traditions are welcome at this gathering.
Each gathering is about 30 minutes and may include:

Welcome and passing of the peace/sharing hello
Something to reflect on, such as a reading or video
Individual reflection
Sharing with small group
Closing with prayers (community joys & concerns)

How to Connect
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Meeting ID: 871 7731 2701
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One tap mobile
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Craft Together
2023-09-12 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Every month we meet at the Bulla Center (301 W. Jones Street, Raleigh) for Crafting Together.
This is a fun afternoon for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to get creative and make something awesome. L’Arche NC and friends plan a crafting activity and bring all the supplies.
What to expect:
At the beginning of our time together, we will go around the circle and introduce ourselves. One of the best things about L’Arche events is making new friends. We usually have a “this or that” question to help break the ice of getting to know someone new (such as Cats or Dogs? Beach or Mountains? Pepsi or Coke?)
After the introduction, one of our fabulous team members or volunteers will explain the crafting activity or project.
The rest of our time, we craft and chat with our new friends and old buddies. It’s a great time and everyone is invited to join in the fun.
We ask everyone to please RSVP so that we have enough supplies. Please sign up here by 11:59 PM on Sunday, 9/10 if you plan to attend.
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!!

Cook Together
2023-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join together with new friends and familiar faces at Cook Together (Formerly known as Cooking with Community). This week, we will be making three different flavors of homemade “Larabars” – Classic, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, and Blueberry Lemon!! These are delicious, cost-effective treats with easy to follow recipes.
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. At this time, we share what we are celebrating this week (e.g. a birthday, our sports team won, a family member visiting, a new job, etc.). We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into small groups of 2-3 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience is needed to join us). Sometimes we make recipes that require an oven or stove, other times we make a treat or snack that does not require any kitchen appliances.
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat.
5. We clean up together.
6. If we finish early, we may play a game.
We ask everyone to please RSVP so that we have enough supplies. Please sign up here by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 9/5 if you plan to attend.
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Summer Bingo (Virtual)
2023-08-24 16:00 - 17:00
L’Arche NC is hosting Summer Picture Bingo one last time this summer. We are excited to welcome new friends from the Johnson Service Corps to join us.
Sign up by August 24th at 12pm to receive your digital Bingo Card and Zoom link via email. You can print your bingo card at home or use a device (phone or tablet) to mark off the Bingo pieces called. We will use the same Bingo card/sheet for multiple games.
CLICK this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/5s6ggJMBFKQAm7Mt9

Movie Night: Champions
2023-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | 615 Hillsborough St, 615 Hillsborough St, Raleigh
We are excited to invite you to a special movie night hosted by L’Arche North Carolina and co-hosted by 321 Coffee! Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, inspiration, and the joy of community as we come together to watch the heartwarming film “Champions.” *Please note this movie is rated Rated PG-13 for strong language and crude/sexual references. As this Movie Night is outside, it’s a weather-permitting event.
Location: 321 at the Bloc83 Development (at the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Glenwood Avenue).
“Champions” is a touching story that celebrates the power of inclusivity, determination, and friendship. It beautifully portrays the journey of individuals with diverse abilities who find their strength through their unique talents and the support of their community.
Bring your own chair! 321 Coffee will be open to purchase refreshments.
🤝 About L’Arche North Carolina 🤝 L’Arche is a global network of communities where people with and without intellectual disabilities come together to live, work, and celebrate life. We believe in the inherent dignity of every person and the transformative power of relationships. L’Arche NC offers weekly community events and programs in Raleigh for people with and without I/DD. L’Arche NC just purchased their first home and are actively fundraising for accessible renovations.
☕ About 321 Coffee ☕ 321 Coffee is a unique coffee shop that provides meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone.
Come join us for a night of shared laughter, heartfelt moments, and the chance to connect with fellow community members who believe in the beauty of diversity and inclusion. We look forward to enjoying “Champions” together and sharing the joy it brings.
This is a FREE event. Don’t forget your own chair! Check out this post to see the venue.

Cooking with Community, August 15
2023-08-15 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join together with new friends and familiar faces at Cooking with Community.
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. At this time, we share what we are celebrating this week (e.g. a birthday, our sports team won, a family member visiting, a new job, etc.). We then ask a get-to-know-you question, such as “What is your favorite kind of animal?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into small groups of 2-3 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience is needed to join us). Sometimes we make recipes that require an oven or stove, other times we make a treat or snack that does not require any kitchen appliances.
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat.
5. We clean up together.
6. If we finish early, we may play a game.

We will be making soft pretzels! Please register using this link.

TWOsday Fun, August 08
2023-08-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Online: Zoom
Join our community of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities on the second Tuesday of the month for games, community fun, and more. All are welcome to the free community event.

This month we will be meeting virtually for trivia! Please register using this link. Once you have registered the Zoom link will be sent to you!

Crafternoon, August 02
2023-08-02 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Every month we meet at the Bulla Center (301 W. Jones Street, Raleigh) for Crafternoon.
This is a fun afternoon for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to craft together. L’Arche NC and friends plan a crafting activity and bring all the supplies.
We will be making string art! Please register using this link.

Disability Pride Parade
2023-07-29 10:00 - 14:00 | 916 Lamond Ave., 919 Lamond Ave, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Our former Duke Divinity Intern, Tatum Tricarico, and a few of her friends are planning a Disability Pride Parade in Durham, NC.
It will be held on July 29 from 10:00am to 2:00pm and will be an amazing opportunity to celebrate the community of Disabled people in Durham and the broader Triangle area. Everyone is invited to join in the Disability Pride Parade with us!
L’Arche North Carolina will have a table with information and will be moving together in the parade. Come walk and roll with us!

For over 30 years, there have been Disability Pride Parades that celebrate who Disabled people are and commemorate the signing of the ADA on July 26th, 1990. Each year there are parades and gatherings to honor the community, but the closest one to the Triangle is in Charlotte NC, and Tatum and friends are planning a local celebration so that we can be part of the national Disability community.

The parade will start in the parking lot of the Reality Ministries Center at 916 Lamond Ave, Durham NC (near Brightleaf Square).

There will be information tables set up in the Reality Center parking lot and sensory-friendly spaces, as well as bathrooms and a First Aid Station in the Reality Center building. After the parade, there will be food trucks, and a group of amazing speakers to share about what makes them proud to be Disabled.

This is a walking or rolling Parade. No Vehicles or Floats. All flags, costumes, banners or other displays of Disability Pride are very welcome!

The parade will leave from the Reality Center, up Gregson St., down Main St, and through Morgan St. back to the Reality Center parking lot. See attached map showing parade route.

Parking is available in the Brightleaf Area, and on the corner of Albemarle and Morgan St.

Cooking with Community, July 18
2023-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join together with new friends and familiar faces at Cooking with Community.
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. At this time, we share what we are celebrating this week (e.g. a birthday, our sports team won, a family member visiting, a new job, etc.). We then ask a get-to-know-you question, such as “What is your favorite kind of animal?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into small groups of 2-3 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience is needed to join us). Sometimes we make recipes that require an oven or stove, other times we make a treat or snack that does not require any kitchen appliances.
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat.
5. We clean up together.
6. If we finish early, we may play a game.

We will be making hummus! Please register using this link.

TWOsday Fun, July 11
2023-07-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Online: Zoom
Join our community of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities on the second Tuesday of the month for games, community fun, and more. All are welcome to the free community event.

This month we will be meeting virtually for name that tune! Please register using this link. Once you have registered the Zoom link will be sent to you!

Crafternoon, July 05
2023-07-05 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Every month we meet at the Bulla Center (301 W. Jones Street, Raleigh) for Crafternoon.
This is a fun afternoon for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to craft together. L’Arche NC and friends plan a crafting activity and bring all the supplies.
We will be making flower pressed lanterns! Please register using this link.

Cooking with Community, June 20
2023-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join together with new friends and familiar faces at Cooking with Community.
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. At this time, we share what we are celebrating this week (e.g. a birthday, our sports team won, a family member visiting, a new job, etc.). We then ask a get-to-know-you question, such as “What is your favorite kind of animal?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into small groups of 2-3 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience is needed to join us). Sometimes we make recipes that require an oven or stove, other times we make a treat or snack that does not require any kitchen appliances.
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat.
5. We clean up together.
6. If we finish early, we may play a game.

We will be making ice cream & bundt cakes! Please register using this link.

TWOsday Fun, June 13
2023-06-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Online: Zoom
Join our community of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities on the second Tuesday of the month for games, community fun, and more. All are welcome to the free community event.

This month we will be meeting virtually for picture bingo! Please register using this link. Once you have registered your virtual bingo card will be sent to you as will the Zoom link!

Crafternoon, June 07
2023-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Every month we meet at the Bulla Center (301 W. Jones Street, Raleigh) for Crafternoon.
This is a fun afternoon for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to craft together. L’Arche NC and friends plan a crafting activity and bring all the supplies.
We will be making garden stepping stones! Please register using this link.

First Sunday Meet Up: North Carolina Museum of History
2023-06-04 15:00 - 16:30 | North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
On the first Sunday of the month, we host a meet-up in the Triangle Area. These are fun, social gatherings in Raleigh and Durham. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and gather with community.
In June, we are going to explore the North Carolina Museum of History. Join from 3:00-4:30pm.
Admissions is free.Click here to RSVP.

Cooking with Community, May 23
2023-05-23 14:30 - 16:30 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join together with new friends and familiar faces at Cooking with Community.
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. At this time, we share what we are celebrating this week (e.g. a birthday, our sports team won, a family member visiting, a new job, etc.). We then ask a get-to-know-you question, such as “What is your favorite kind of animal?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into small groups of 2-3 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience is needed to join us). Sometimes we make recipes that require an oven or stove, other times we make a treat or snack that does not require any kitchen appliances.
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat.
5. We clean up together.
6. If we finish early, we may play a game.

We will be making personal pizzas! Please register using this link.

Community Dinner BBQ and Bingo! (Sold Out)
2023-05-13 17:00 - 18:30 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
We will be joined by special guests from L’Arche GWDC, Hazel and John, who will be visiting the Triangle on vacation. Hazel, who is a Core Member at L’Arche GWDC, will share about life at L’Arche. Learn more about the inclusive community and transformative friendships that are formed at L’Arche residential homes.
We will also play an exciting game of Picture BINGO! The theme of our Bingo game is Summer — because we are ready for sunglasses, flip flops, and friendship gatherings outside. Winners will pick a prize from a local gift card assortment.
We will be serving a delicious meal for this fundraising event. You won’t want to miss it! Special thanks to Southern Harvest Catering and Knuckhead BBQ for sponsoring this event.
Menu: Pork BBQ & Chicken (BBQ Tempah for vegetarians), mac & cheese, coleslaw, green beans with a dessert. All BBQ is gluten-free.
(This event is sold out)

TWOsday Fun, May 09
2023-05-09 16:00 - 18:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Join our community of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities on the second Tuesday of the month for games, community fun, and more. All are welcome to the free community event.

This month we will be meeting at the Bulla Center for trivia! Please register using this link.

First Sunday Meet Up: Stroll on the American Tobacco Trail
2023-05-07 15:00 - 16:30
On the first Sunday of the month, we host a meet-up in the Triangle Area. These are fun, social gatherings in Raleigh and Durham. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and gather with community.

We will be taking a stroll on the American Tobacco Trail from 3:00pm-4:00pm. We will be meeting at the parking lot by 202 W. North Carolina 54 (in front of Beauty Smart). Please register using this link.

May the 4th Be With You: CommUNITY Karaoke
2023-05-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Online: Zoom
Why did Hans not perform with the group? Because he was doing a SOLO! Please join us on Zoom for CommUNITY Karaoke! Everyone is invited. Hosted by L’Arche North Carolina, L’Arche Frederick, and L’Arche Long Island.
All are welcome to perform, Star Wars fans or not!
Please RSVP if you are attending, to do so visit: https://forms.gle/vhxjNUz4WvtJerx79
