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Parenting Together

Parenting Together, presented by Carolina Pediatric Therapy, a night for parents to learn about common parenting challenges and take away practical skills to utilize on a daily basis. Our speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nutritionist, and behavioral health therapists will cover a wide range of topics. They will share beneficial information about symptoms, coping skills, and parenting tips. Parents will have the opportunity to learn evidence-based solutions and identify signs and the benefits from therapy services. This event can benefit parents with children of all ages.

Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/2JnDUH3

Forest Fridays Kids Nature Program

Forest Fridays Nature Program begins June 7th!
This will be a weekly program in June on Friday’s from 9am-12pm.

For the first Friday we will do an intro to singing and herbalism. They will learn vocal warm ups, breathing techniques for singing and a couple songs. They will have an intro to herbalism by learning about several plants for medicine. And LOTS of fun time exploring in nature.

* Drop off your kids with Deanna Rose at Bent Creek( right next to the Arboretum off Brevard Rd. I will give you all more details soon about the exact drop off location within Bent Creek.
Parents are welcome to stay if they want!

Cost for 3 hrs: $30 per kid for one class ( this is a great deal because I normally charge $20-$25 an hour for childcare)
$111/ for all four classes

Maximum kids 10
Please register by texting me at 615-440-8394
And sending a deposit through paypal

Deanna Rose was born and raised in Nashville, TN. Surrounded by music, she grew up in choirs and took singing lessons on music row. She is a graduate from Warren Wilson College with a Degree in Gender & Women’s Studies and Anthropology. She also is a Certified Holistic Herbalist from the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine. Deanna Rose has been doing childcare on and off for 15 years. She teaches singing classes with kids, herbalism and gardening. She loves getting children to enjoy nature through singing, education, movement , art and meditation.

Neighborhood Block Party

Meet your neighbors. music, games, celebrity dunk tank, and more! The afternoon vinyl & good vibes spun by Oso Rey. Games for kids, games for adults, drink specials & more!

 

MAY 18th: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
— State St — Piercy St
— Bradley St — Collins St
— Frances St — Metcalf St
— Wellington St — Ridgelawn Rd

JUNE 15th: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
–Swannanoa Ave –Pennsylvania Place
–Pennsylvania Ave — Michigan Ave
–Montana Ave –Richmond Ave
–Alabama Ave –Fifth Ave
–Pineview Street

JULY 20th: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
–Wamboldt Ave –Riverview Dr
–Mountain Song Ln –Grandview Dr
–Crestmont Ave –Beverly Rd
–Euclid Blvd –Brownwood Ave
–Elkin St

AUG 17th: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
–Hanover St. –Brownwood Ct
–Short Michigan –Amboy Rd
–State St. –Stewart St
–Kentucky Ave –Cordova St
–Parkway Dr

SEPT 21st: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
–Vermont Ave –Virginia Ave
–Hudson St –Nebraska Ave
–Brucemont Circle –Nevada Ave
–Allen St. –Langwell Ave
–Fairfax Ave –Hubbard Ave
–Brevard Rd

OCT 19th: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
–Westwood Place –Seven Oaks Rd
–Tremont St. –Waynesville Ave
–Deavers St –Logan Ave
–Craven St –Vandalia Ave
–Dellwood St

 

Open Wide-A CommUNITY Arts Festival

Open Wide is a CommUNITY Arts Festival. This gathering is being co-created by Community Ambassadors and Artists to bring a showcase of our many many gifts that we want to share with YOU! This event is a FUNdraiser and supports the Foundation of Open Wide, A Community Fund for Preferred Health and Dental Care and all the people who put energy into making it happen! This event is held at Living Arts Foundation, a community art center in Candler, NC. Come check it out!

Suggested Donation $10-$30 and Children are Free! Rain or Shine!

We will be offering a Daytime line-up featuring a Children’s Costume Dance Party, Sunset Unity Drum Circle, healing arts, workshops, Yoga, vendors, artists, food, beverages, music, and more!

*Yoga 1:30p Bring your Mats!
A collaboration of yin & yang, Audra Aditi Ra leads a gentle hatha yoga practice for healing and harmony, while Noah Proudfoot provides a musical backdrop of looped guitar, electronic beats, synthesizer, and Native American flute. This sensory immersion creates a powerful container for deep peace and connection. Enjoy the benefits of therapeutic yoga and sound meditation integrated into one class that will leave you feeling both energized and restored.

*Children’s Costume Dance Party 3p

*Drum Class with 5:30p
Theodis Jenkins – You will not want to miss the joyful presence of this very dedicated rhythm maker . Theodis is a co-creator of Rhythm & Flow Blue Ridge and performer in Asheville , and has a unique and joyfilled style, while teaching beginner technique, african, middle eastern and creative rhythms on hand drum.

Sunset Unity Drum Circle Workshop 6:30p Learn how to participate with your heart and your abilities, as beginner or expert drummer , ALL PEOPLE and levels are welcome. Each will feel a greater sense of understanding the collective potentials of circling together and how we may bring the magic of community into being … with each of you a vital part! Peace Thru Unity – Duende

9pm Dance Party-
Dj Smokifantstic
Is an eclectic sound stylist who has been djing for almost 10 years. Her love for music has taken her all over the world. Her favorite spots include The Midem Music Festival in Cannes France and The Owl Tribe tour with Kelley Maize and Mayan Elder Ach Tah. Three Days of Light Festival. She currently resides in Asheville and plays in many local venues there.

You can listen to her mixes on her facebook page Smokifantastic

We will continue the gathering into the night with music and dancing!

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the schedule of events!

Want to share your gifts?

Looking for more Music and Art!

Volunteers work 3 hour shifts and receive entry, food, and tea!

Vendors pay 22% of sales. As a new event, we want to ensure everyone succeeds!

Please message us From this event page or at openwidewnc@gmail.com to apply!

Sparky’s Summer Bash with WAXON Studio

Summer time is almost here! Celebrate Sparky’s two-year anniversary with us June 1st, 12-4PM. Our next-door friends at WAXON Studio will be partying-it-up with an outdoor Tie Dye Station while Sparky’s offers Fairy Hair and refreshments indoors!

This event is free and open to all, so bring the whole family! Message Sparky’s or WAXON on Facebook if you have any questions.

Yard Sale

We are having a yard sale at Lyda Farms May 17-19, 8:00 – 4:00 each day. antique tools, vintage ladders, wooden apple boxes, chest freezer and more

Climb Out of the Darkness Asheville 2019

Climb Out of the Darkness® is the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders such as postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety, bipolar disorders, OCD and psychosis.

As part of the Climb, survivors, friends, and families around the world climb, hike, or walk together at a local mountain or park to symbolize their collective rise out of the darkness as well as to raise funds for Postpartum Support International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting pregnant and postpartum families around the world.

Everyone is invited to participate. The event is hosted by Perinatal Emotional Health Network of WNC and will be held at Pritchard Park from 10:00am-12:00pm

All the money raised will go to Postpartum Support International’s WNC chapter to continue our work in educating about Perinatal Mental Health.

To donate click this link: https://postpartum.z2systems.com/np/clients/postpartum/donation.jsp?campaign=1&fundraiser=18295&

Gather in the Garden

Gather in the Garden: A Spring Celebration of Growth and Change at YWCA Asheville

Join us on Thursday, May 23rd in our newly renovated Thelma Caldwell Playground from 6:15-8:15 pm as we:

-Wish Beth Maczka a fond farewell
-Celebrate the success of our Persimmon Luncheon fundraiser
-Dedicate the new Thelma Caldwell Playground and Mural and
-Admire garden-inspired art works by our Early Learning Program students.

Hors d’oeuvres and homemade mint tea will be served while we enjoy a brief dedication ceremony and music.

In case of rain we will gather in the Multipurpose Room. This event is free and open to all. Please RSVP on the eventbrite ticket link. We hope to see you there!

Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Fair

Aug 10th & 11th

Come out and enjoy the 6th annual Blue Ridge Heritage Festival located on the Shelton House campus in Waynesville, NC. See demonstrations, find unique treasures, and enjoy great music and food! The festival is free to enjoy, but donations to Shelton House are always greatly appreciated.

Family Climbing 101 Class (5+yrs)

Bring the family and learn correct techniques, components, and terminology of belaying. Children will learn various knot-tying techniques used in belaying. Upon completion of this class, parents/guardians may belay their children at the Y during hours that the climbing wall is staffed and open for members. No experience necessary. All equipment provided.

Members $30/family
Non-members $60/family
One adult per registration

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