Shippensburg University students gathered at the CUB amphitheater for refreshing smoothies and relaxing crafts during Smoothies and Groovies, hosted by the Activities Programming Board (APB).
Attendees gathered materials for various crafts, which included painting on a miniature canvas, coloring a design on a small tote bag, bracelet making and more.
The event was welcoming for everybody, even those that would not consider themselves artists.
Freshman Precious Boylan said that she does not consider herself an artsy person, but she and her friends participated in almost every craft provided, with their favorite being decoarting the bag.
The smoothie bar had two blenders. One produced protein-packed drinks, and the other was for more general smoothie or acai flavors.
There were plenty of ingredients and toppings to include in the blended beverages as well as a choice in serving style. Individuals could enjoy their smoothie out of either a cup or a bowl.
Sophomore Cheyenne Whitaker was among the attendees who enjoyed the event. She said: “I just thought that it was a cute little thing to get people out of their dorms and to get them outside and do some crafts. I just thought it was a fun idea.”
With smoothies for fuel and music mostly from the 1970s filling the air, crafters were delighted with a cozy evening surrounded by a supportive and welcoming community.
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