Once a year for a short duration, blue ghost fireflies hover the forest floor with a lingering bluish glow. Seek alongside naturalists on paved trails as to why this small firefly has been the focus of generations worth of folklore and myths.
If you register through Asheville Outdoor Families, the admission is FREE! Email ashevilleoutdoorfamilies@gmail.com to register your family!
Come enjoy a day of play and creating unique art with nature! Discover the wonders in your own backyard with FREE guided events & activities.
Brought to you by the Western North Carolina Nature Center.
Email ashevilleoutdoorfamilies@gmail.com to register your family!
Save the Date for Bounty & Soul’s second annual UGrow Community Dig Day Fundraiser, taking place at the Swannanoa Valley Medical Center on Saturday, May 25. Enjoy an afternoon outdoors at this fun, family-friendly celebration centered around growing LOCAL, organic food, in partnership with Sow True Seed, Banner Greenhouses and Eat Smart Black Mountain.
Dig in and get inspired by taking part in interactive, educational gardening workshops and demos for adults and kids while enjoying local music and food all while raising funds to support the growth and expansion of Bounty & Soul’s unique, whole-person wellness programming.
Asheville Adventure Play will be onsite with their pop-up playground as well as a variety of earth-friendly vendors. Event is 11am-5pm with $10 admission (includes access to all workshops, demonstrations and 3 organic plant starts). Kids 12 and under FREE. Stay tuned for more details! To learn more or get involved contact info@bountyandsoul.org.
BABYSITTER TRAINING!
May 5th 8:00am-3:30pm – Babysitter’s Training Course at the Woodfin YMCA with YMCA of Western North Carolina. “Designed primarily for youth ages 11 and older, this course will prepare students to be better babysitters. Topics include how to provide care for infants and children, how to stay safe, what to do in an emergency, how to choose age-appropriate activities, and how torecognize and handle a variety of behaviors. First aid and choking prevention skills included.”
The class is generally held once a month, if this one doesn’t fit your schedule!
Learn more and register HERE: https://bit.ly/2rgNIqv
Lambuth Inn has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation. Join us on Tuesday, May 22 for a ribbon cutting ceremony, tea and tour of the facilities. We are excited to share the transformation of this beloved and historic inn!
This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.
First Friday of the Month, May through December in downtown Waynesville. The galleries stay open until 9pm and offer a variety of demonstrations, music and refreshments for the public to enjoy.
As you stroll the streets, look for the Art After Dark flags that will guide you to participating galleries. You’ll have a chance to tour studios, watch art demonstrations, and meet a variety of Haywood County creatives. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new artists, pick up that special gift and learn about their inspiration and techniques.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Art After Dark is a must-see event that offers a unique and engaging experience in Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level.
Mon-Thurs 3:30pm-5:00pm
Fri Fri 4:30pm-6:00pm
After School Special at Mountain Play Lodge! 50% off all child admissions!
*Don’t forget your socks!
The Sunday Concert series at the Canton Library hosts a special Mother’s Day concert featuring the ETSU Old-Time Ramblers, a stringband of students from the Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University. The band focuses on songs and tunes from the early periood of country music, a time when fiddles and banjos and a good song were to be found in just about every nook and holler of the Appalachian Mountains.
This free concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Zaxby’s of Marion will be feeding mothers for FREE all day Sunday May 12th, 2019. This will be for dine in orders only. You are not allowed to take orders to go or come through drive thru. Please look closely at the attached picture to see what menu items you are allowed to choose from. Please remember any items that you choose that are not listed below will be full price. Thank you to all mom’s! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!