Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center

Kwanzaa Community Events are here, and you’re invited.

We are opening our doors for three evenings of free, Kwanzaa-inspired events for the community. Bring your family, invite a friend, and come spend time with us at Mind-Builders.

TUESDAY
Community Game Night
4:30–8:00 pm | Café | Ages 5+
Charades, dominoes, card games and more. Come laugh, play, and connect with other families.

WEDNESDAY
Open West African Dance Class (with live drumming)
with Esther Grant-Walker
6:15–7:15 pm | Room 304 | Ages 12+
Learn high energy West African dance.

Fit 4 Life: Kwanzaa Edition
with Maurice
7:15–8:15 pm | Room 304 | Ages 16+
An Afrobeats-driven workout to move, reset, and feel good.

THURSDAY
Folk Culture Collage Workshop
with mixed-media artist Ayanna Legros
5:30–7:30 pm | Café | Ages 3+
Create collages inspired by the seven principles of Kwanzaa and explore identity, history, and Black pride in a hands-on, family-friendly workshop.

All events are free and open to the public.
Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

RSVP for one or all events here: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DLYI Space is limited.

KWANZAA COMMUNITY EVENTS WEEK Join us at Mind-Builders for free community events celebrating culture and togetherness. All events are free and open to various ages. Children...

What does it take to create a positive dance environment? Our Merit Scholars explored that question through art, storytelling, and leadership.

Recently, they took part in a professional learning session focused on building positive environments and modeling that for our younger dancers.

They spent the afternoon creating illustrated storybooks that highlight the Mind-Builders High 5 values:
💫 Be friendly and kind
⏰ Be on time and prepared
💪🏾 Give 100%
🫶🏾 Create a safe space
🌈 Respect differences

After presenting their books to one another and asking thoughtful questions, they left excited to share their stories with the young students they assist in class. We’re so proud of their creativity, leadership, and heart.