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2019 Week of the Young Child Celebration

Week of the Young Child
2:00 p.m. Ticketed Magic Show ($8 per person, all ages)
3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop-In Pop-Up Adventure Playground (free and open to the community)
Join us to celebrate the Week of the Young Child and support young children in Buncombe County!

Children ages 2+ will enjoy The Professor Whizzpop Magic Show, which placed in the Mountain Xpress “Best of WNC” poll for 10 years.

Afterward, drop in for a free-of-charge Pop-Up Adventure Playground and other family activities.

Roots Hummus will be served at no charge and sweet treats from The Hop Ice Cream Cafe will be available for purchase.

Sponsors receive a variety of benefits including tickets and special recognition. Go to https://mailchi.mp/3d613261a5e3/woycsponsorship to learn more about sponsorships, which start at $100.

Go to https://buncombepfc.org/donate-today/ to make a tax-deductible gift in lieu of attending.

Please contact Carol Ann Willhite, Fund Development Coordinator, at (828) 484-2363 or carolann@buncombepfc.org for more information.

 

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.

Benefit for Bounty & Soul

In this, our yearly fundraiser for Bounty & Soul, we are donating 15% of sales from 9 am to Bounty & Soul to support all of their programs providing healthy local food to food insecure members of our community. As in previous years our benefit will conicide with the Montreat Native Plant Sale. Bounty & Soul not only help families eat healthier through providing free local produce, but educate users of the service about the importance of healthy food, They also provide real strategies to easily prepare healthy food so that it is appetizing and eaten!

Produce to the People Program (see the schedule in description)

Produce to the People delivers healthy food and wellness resources into local communities. We operate five weekly markets and each is accompanied by wellness and nutrition program components. Anyone and everyone who believes they would benefit from the healthy food and education resources is welcome to participate in our markets. There is no cost for the food or the other resources. Produce to the People markets are distributing 7,500 pounds of food and reaching nearly 700 individuals every week.

Market Schedule:

Blue Ridge Apartments Market
Mondays, 4:00 – 4:30
(open to residents)

St. James Market
St. James Episcopal Church
424 West State Street
Black Mountain, NC
Tuesdays,
10:30 – 11:15 Gentle Movement/Yoga
11:15 – 12:00 Health & Wellness Class
12:00 – 1:00 Healthy Food Distribution
6:30 – 7:30 Zumba Class

Children and Friends Market
Tuesdays, 3:00 – 5:00
(open to daycare families)

Swannanoa Market
Charles D. Owen Middle School
730 Old US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC
Thursdays,
4:15 – 5:00 Health & Wellness Class in Spanish
5:00 – 6:00 Healthy Food Distribution
7:00 – 8:00 Zumba Class at Bounty & Soul office

Black Mountain Market
Black Mountain Elementary School
100 Flat Creek Road
Black Mountain, NC
Fridays,
4:00 – 4:45 Health & Wellness Class
5:00 – 6:00 Healthy Food Distribution

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Family Outdoor Night (5+yrs accompanied by an adult)

Family Outdoor Night

Join us the second Thursday of the month for an evening of family fun. Each month, we’ll try a new activity that the whole family can enjoy. Activities are geared for ages 5+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre- registration is required.

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Thursday, May 9, 5:45-7pm
Geocaching 101 … Get some exercise as we search for hidden treasures. Be careful! We can’t let the muggles know what we’re up to. GPS Units will be provided.
Location: Recreation Park
Fee: $2 per person

For more information contact:
Christine Murawski: 828-251-4080
outdoorprograms@ashevillenc.gov

Young Explorer: Fire and Shelter Building (9-11yrs)

An instructor will teach kids how to build a fire and how to create a shelter. This is a hands on program that takes place entirely outside. Dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes. Pre-registration required.

Jus2Climb 4 Week Youth Climbing Program begins (4-6yrs)

Session 1
Tuesdays 4-5pm
September 3, 10, 17, 24

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Session 2
Tuesdays 4-5pm
November 5, 12, 19, 26

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A 4 week non-instructional intro to climbing for ages 4-6. Fee includes gear and belay training for parents. Maximum 8 participants.

Tae Kwon Do Youth Program (all ages)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, September-November, 6:30-7:45pm

For all ages. Learn the Korean Martial Art of Self Defense with Grand Master Instructor Yanju Anh. FREE.

Splashing Sprouts (2-5yrs)

July 13th: REGISTER HERE

July 27th: REGISTER HERE

Don’t let your little one miss out on the excitement of Splashing Sprouts this Summer. Whether they’re dipping their toes in for the first time or confidently splashing this program promises an enriching and memorable water adventure for your toddler. Register today.

Ages: 2-5 years old accompanied by parent/guardian

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