Contact: Gabrielle Ocampo
The Scrap Exchange
919-682-2751
March 23, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Announcing DIY Fest at The Scrap Exchange April 16th!
Come on out and help us celebrate 25 years!
Play. Create. Celebrate! Saturday, April 16th with The Scrap Exchange at DIY Fest! Enjoy a variety of
fun-filled indoor and outdoor activities, including maker stations, artist booths, live demos, live music, food trucks, presentations and much, much more!
DIY Fest (Do-It-Yourself Festival) brings together artists, makers, and other creative individuals to celebrate Durham’s innovative do-it-yourself spirit. This event officially launches The Scrap Exchange’s celebration of 25 years of creative reuse in the community.
Artists and Makers will be set up in our outdoor courtyard along with Kids Zone, games, and more! Live music and Eco Lounge presentations will happen on our outdoor patio stage. DIY Stations, Make N’ Take, and our Design Studio will be available indoors for more hands-on creative opportunities. Take home one of a kind trinkets built by yourself, an artist, or a ROBOT! Enjoy live presentations on sustainability, and unleash your inner child with carnival games, the DIY Puppet Theater, or free-range exploration!
“We are excited about this opportunity to celebrate Durham’s innovative DIY-spirit,” noted Scrap Exchange Executive Director Ann May Woodward, “and look forward to playing and learning with the community at DIY fest!” Woodward will be on hand to discuss The Scrap Exchange’s vision for the redevelopment of the north end of the Lakewood Shopping Center.
Event details:
Location: 2050 Lakewood Avenue
Time: April 16, 11:00 – 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
All ages welcome
A big thank you to the City of Durham’s Bull City Play Streets for partnering with us on this event to encourage healthy living amongst the Lakewood community and beyond! Thanks for helping us all Play. Create. Celebrate! at DIY Fest for our 25th year Anniversary!
Established in 1991, our mission at The Scrap Exchange is to promote creativity, environmental awareness, and community through reuse. More information at www.scrapexchange.org.