Beads of Courage, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides innovative, arts-in-medicine supportive care programs for children coping with serious illness, their families and the health care providers who care for them. Through the program, children tell their story using colorful beads as meaningful symbols of courage that commemorate milestones they have achieved along their unique treatment path. For example, a red bead for each blood transfusion, a yellow bead for each night in the hospital, a star bead for surgery, a white bead for chemotherapy. Their collection of beads becomes a tangible record of their journey.
Throughout the year, Waxhaw Woodturners members turn Beads of Courage boxes. The boxes are collected and donated to area hospitals where they are given to children undergoing treatment. The children use these boxes to hold the beads they receive for reaching various milestones and achievements in their treatment process.
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Always the Third Saturday in May
Kaleidoscope Fest / Taste of Waxhaw is a one-day Music, Food and Arts/Crafts Festival held the third Saturday in May. KFest celebrates everything Waxhaw has to offer while giving everyone in the community something to enjoy from small children to adults. The Waxhaw Woodturners support this festival by turning wooden spinning tops and other items for children, providing information about our club and by demonstrating various turning techniques.
Stroll the streets of downtown Waxhaw during our Autumn Treasures two-day event held annually the second weekend in October. Our biggest festival of the year, Autumn Treasures offers a lively atmosphere with a little something for everyone. Local crafters display their talents and wares on Main Street, while local musicians fill the streets with song. The Waxhaw Woodturners support this festival by turning wooden spinning tops and other items for children, providing information about our club and by demonstrating various turning techniques.
This Festival is dedicated to the celebration and education of the natural, cultural and historical heritage of Union County NC. The Waxhaw Woodturners support this festival by turning wooden spinning tops and other items for children, providing information about our club and by demonstrating various turning techniques.
Due to COVID-19, a Virtual Festival will begin at 9 am on September 19, 2020 and can be reached at the Union County Heritage Facebook page and https://www.unioncountyheritagefestival.org/