SATURDAY: Paint with a Hero Day

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Kids can hang out with local police officer, firefighters, and service members while creating a masterpiece this weekend for free!

This Saturday, Painting with a Twist on Oleander Drive is hosting “Paint with a Hero Day”!

Owner Samantha Miller says it is a chance for kids to get to know the men and women in town who are true heroes.

“It’s a way to get the first responders and service members kind of connected with the kids in the community,” Miller said, “and a way to honor them and give the kids who haven’t been able to paint with us yet an opportunity to come check out the studio.”

The community outreach event is free for kids 12 and under.  Miller says in less than three years, the Painting with a Twist Wilmington studio has donated over $10,000 to our local Wilmington community through fundraisers, donations and sponsorships and are beginning quarterly outreach events to help enrich the community and cultivate deeper relationships.  This is their first major outreach event of the mission.

Part of the parking lot will be blocked off for a fire truck and food truck and there will also be a “Hero Photo Booth” where kids can take pictures with the heroes.

Event Details:

September 30th, 2-5pm
Painting with a Twist, 5732 Oleander Drive, Unit B