{"id":9040,"date":"2019-04-16T20:58:56","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T20:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nashccnews.com\/news\/?p=9040"},"modified":"2019-04-16T20:58:56","modified_gmt":"2019-04-16T20:58:56","slug":"family-festival-to-highlight-ncc-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nashccnews.com\/news\/2019\/04\/family-festival-to-highlight-ncc-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Festival to Highlight NCC Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The community is invited\u00a0to the Fourth Annual Blue Fest at Nash Community College<span class=\"gmail_default\">\u00a0on\u00a0Saturday, April 27, 2019<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The day begins with the Fifth Annual Run for Knowledge 5K\u00a0<span class=\"gmail_default\">race\u00a0<\/span>at 8:30 AM featuring a mix of paved and trail surfaces covering the outside loop of Nash Community College before entering the woods for a scenic second half of the course. Registration for the 5K is $30 and includes lunch. At 9:30 AM, runners of all ages will take off for a\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">o<\/span>ne mile Fun Run on an all-paved course. The Fun Run cost is $12 with lunch<span class=\"gmail_default\">,<\/span>\u00a0or $8 without lunch.<\/p>\n<p>From 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, free festival activities will showcase NCC\u2019s specialized programs and facilities<span class=\"gmail_default\">\u00a0including:\u00a0<\/span>a display of \u201cMighty Machines\u201d for kids to touch, see and explore local first responder vehicles, an electric line utility truck, vintage fire truck, 18-wheeler and other commercial vehicles. Plus, a medical transport helicopter will be on site!<\/p>\n<p>Try rappelling from NCC\u2019s 40-foot fire training tower; climb a utility pole; learn about beekeeping, robotics and reptiles. Other activities include cookie decorating with Culinary Arts Chef Frank Bookhardt, drone and robotics demonstrations<span class=\"gmail_default\">, face painting\u00a0<\/span>and other free family fun.<span class=\"gmail_default\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"gmail_default\">T<\/span>our<span class=\"gmail_default\">\u00a0NCC&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0forensics lab, aseptic clean room and firing range; or, try out the virtual welding, truck driving and firearms simulators. NCC alumni-operated businesses will be featured in<span class=\"gmail_default\">\u00a0a<\/span>\u00a0Small Business Showcase<span class=\"gmail_default\">\u00a0and local organizations will offer a pet adoption event<\/span>.<span class=\"gmail_default\">\u00a0For a small fee, get a manicure or pedicure provided by the Cosmetology Department; or create a stuffed critter with the Student Government Association.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>All\u00a0<span class=\"gmail_default\">activities<\/span>\u00a0will be held on the south end of Nash Community College\u2019s campus. Proceeds will benefit the Nash Community College Foundation which raises money for student scholarships.<\/p>\n<div>Special thanks to the following event sponsors: Reliable Accounting Solutions, The Uniform House, Mr. Cheesesteak, Pierce Group Benefits, Oak Hall Cap &amp; Gown, 3 Stars Kettle Corn, Nash UNC Health Care, Lou Reda\u2019s An American Table, Tap@1918 and Signs Now.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nashcc.edu\/bluefest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.nashcc.edu\/bluefest&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1555531492623000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGVhY1lW5hYACGn8Dh1lWtXNKgOdA\">www.nashcc.edu\/bluefest<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The community is invited\u00a0to the Fourth Annual Blue Fest at Nash Community College\u00a0on\u00a0Saturday, April 27, 2019. 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