Sparksgiving! Community Event and Social Gathering!

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Sparksgiving with CCESL & C3 Cullowhee Community Collective

Join the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CCESL) and C3 Cullowhee Community Collective for our annual Sparksgiving Celebration! This special evening is an opportunity to connect with fellow students, learn about community impact, and share a warm meal as we celebrate the spirit of gratitude, service, and community.

Earn Spark Civic Education Credit

Students seeking Spark Civic Education Credit for the Spark Community Engagement Award should arrive at the CCESL office at 4:30 PM for a brief interactive civic education program before dinner.

Dinner Details

Following the civic education program, CCESL will provide transportation to dinner at St. David's Episcopal Church.

Students who would like to attend dinner only are welcome to drop in between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM.

Location: St. David's Episcopal Church 286 Forest Hills Rd Cullowhee, NC 28723

What to Expect

• A FREE community meal

• Opportunities to connect with students, community members, and local partners

• Conversation, fellowship, and gratitude

• Information about ways to get involved in the Cullowhee community

• No strings attached, no faith or religious service programming ALL ARE WELCOME

Everyone is welcome. Whether you're looking to earn Spark credit, to meet new people, or simply enjoy a delicious meal with your community, we hope you will join us for this celebration of connection and service as we near the end of the fall semester!

Transportation will be provided back to CCESL if needed! Please email Associate Director Natalie Newman at nnewman@wcu.edu if you have any questions

Come hungry, bring a friend, and celebrate the power of community with us this Sparksgiving!