Join us Saturday, September 27th from 10am to 1pm
Palooza Photo Gallery 2022- 2024
Patrons
Dogwood State Bank
John and Mary Nash Rusher
The Smedes York Family
General Contractors, Inc.
Partners
LearningRx of Raleigh and Cary
Oberlin Pediatrics
Parent with Hope
Pediatric Possibilities
Karen Ponder
Louise Taff
WakeMed
Western Wake Pediatrics PA
Mary Frances Whitley
YMCA of the Triangle
Rotary Club of International Service
Impacting Women & Children
Supporters
Carolina Kids Pediatrics
Joe & Caitlin Howison
Charles Kronberg
Learn With Dr. Emily
Peak City Psychology
Drs. Barbara & Gordon Still
Joyce Fitzpatrick
in honor of Anne Sherman
David Roberts
in memory of Peggy Hibbert
Advocates
Shane Boosey, MD
Audrey & Joseph Bunch
Dee Haizlip in memory of Tom Haizlip
Margaret & Terry Henderson
The Parenting Practice
Julie Ploscyca
Elaine & Fred Turner
White Memorial Weekday School
Friends
Dawn Dawson
2024 Photos Courtesy of Beth Lowery Photography
Project Palooza is held in the Project Enlightenment parking lot. Project Enlightenment is located at 501 S. Boylan Avenue for the purposes of navigation. The parking lot and event entrance is on Florence Street (foot traffic only). Parking is available along most streets and in nearby parking decks a short walk from the event location.
PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS.
NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON FLORENCE STREET ON EVENT DAY.
Many thanks to our sponsors who make this event and our support of Project Enlightenment possible.
The sponsor deadline was July 15th. The sponsorship link remains open, but sponsors may not receive all benefits after this time.
Palooza 2025 Sponsors
Benefactor
What is Project Palooza? It's a family fun day celebrating the work of Project Enlightenment! Enjoy interactive activities for kids and explore a variety of local resources for families. In keeping with our mission, Project Palooza is both a fundraiser and a “friend-raiser”. This event serves to promote awareness of Project Enlightenment's programs and services and to raise funding through sponsorships to directly support those programs. If you've never attended a Palooza event, mark your calendar to bring the family and see what it's all about!
- DJ Ben will be on site with feel good family friendly tunes.
- Booths offer information for families about area resources and activities from healthcare providers to enrichment activities.
- Staff from Wake County Public Libraries and Smart Start will be on site with access to reading resources.
- Meet a local team mascot- past guests have included Wool E. Bull, Sal the Salamander, and NCSU's Mr. Wuf. Who will show up this year?
- Enjoy a free shaved ice treat and have lunch at the food truck*.
- Enter the raffle to win great family prize baskets of books, crafts, games and more!
- Get your face painted and take home a balloon animal
- A police officer or firefighter usually drops in to meet the kids, often bringing a vehicle or K-9 companion along.
- Each child will receive a swag bag filled with great information and goodies from our sponsors and vendors (while supplies last).
- And, as always, Project Enlightenment staff will be on hand to help connect you with their vast array of services.
You don't want to miss this FREE* event! Mark your calendar to join us in the parking lot at Project Enlightenment!
* Admission and activities are free. Food truck items typically range from $5 to $10.
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