French Broad Chocolate Lounge turns 10 this month! Join us on Tuesday, February 6th from 3-7pm for a FREE family-friendly birthday celebration/ Valentine’s craft party! Make Valentine’s cards for your favorite humans, sample our seasonal Aphrodisiac Collection and sip hot chocolate with marshmallows! We’ll have our regular offerings available (including pastries, ice cream, wine and beer!) for purchase to enjoy while you (or your kiddos) are crafting, and special red ribbon and art supplies to decorate your truffle and chocolate bar boxes so you can pick up and customize your Valentine’s gifts! Sweet!
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Beginning Youth Archery (9-12yrs)
January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 6-7pm
Ages: 9 through Adult. Participants under 18 are encouraged to register with an adult. Join in on the fun of archery! This 4-week beginning archery class focuses on the basics including range safety, proper shooting techniques and target practice in a fun safe environment.
Fee: $30 (Asheville City residents receive a $5 discount!)
Register @ www.ashevillenc.gov/parks
For more information: Kim Turner, 828-232-4526, kturner@ashevillenc.gov
Saturday Kids’ Club (K-8th Grade)
NEW! Saturday Kids’ Club! February’s Club Theme: Gamers!
Saturdays in February!
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 -> 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
One Saturday: $19
SAVE with all four Saturdays: $69 + a Zaniac t-shirt!
You know Zaniac provides academic enrichment and technology skills, but we also specialize in serving up the FUN! Join us for Saturdays in February where our club theme is GAMERS! No mindless screen time at Zaniac! Your child will participate in fun, game-based challenges in Minecraft to develop & improve skills like: eye-hand coordination, organization, time management, problem-solving, teamwork, focus, memory, spatial orientation and reaction time!
Come for one Saturday Kids’ Club ($19) or sign up for all Saturdays in February ($69) and get a free t-shirt! Every Saturday will feature different gaming challenges designed to bring on the laughter and foster teamwork! Put your child’s fine motor skills to work Saturdays in February, make new friends & have a blast with us!
Assistant manager Brian Still, a world-ranked gamer will lead Zaniac kids in super fun gaming exploration!
Edison Club Members:Use your discount benefit!
Groundhog Day Party!
Celebrate Groundhog Day with Art, Costumes & Fun!
Come on out and put an end to the doldrums of winter and collectively we can manifest an early Spring!
Please join 10+ artists on the 2nd floor of the Wedge Studios, 129 Roberts st in the River Arts District on February 2nd for a Groundhog Day Celebration. Open themed costumes are welcomed and encouraged! Prizes will be awarded for worst and best getup, with judging based purely on favoritism! Light refreshments will be served. The public is invited to this one of a kind and first ever observance in Asheville.
Landscape artist, Richard Baker, has hosted a similar event in years past in his former studio, now bringing his art and energy to the Wedge Studios!
Plus such an opportunity to see leading edge artwork from artists of the Wedge Studios right in the heart of the River Arts District!
“This event is likely to repeat itself, so get on the ground floor, well actually, the second floor, of this Groundhog Day Blast!”
Lunar New Year
In partnership with Western Carolina, Folkmoot is proud to host a Lunar New Year event in Waynesville, NC. This lively event will feature Asian food, crafts and traditional Lunar New Year. The festivities will take place at the Folkmoot Friendship Center on Friday, February 16 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
The meal will be catered by Da Asian Kitchen and include hibachi chicken, vegetables, rice, egg rolls and dessert. WCU students and faculty will assist with hands-on new year cultural sharing and activities such as Chinese character writing. Music for the evening will be presented by a local musical group with the gamelan. The Gamelan is the traditional ensemble music of Java and Bali in Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments.
Tickets for this event are $15 for adults, $10 for students (5 years and up) and $40.00 for two adults plus a minimum of 2 children and can be purchased at Folkmoot.org or by calling 828-452-2997. Limited seating is available so advance purchase is advised. Parking is available in the back of the Folkmoot building. for year-round events.
Lunar New Year is celebrated at the turn of the lunisolar calendar. It is commemorated in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia and Tibet, and is known as “Spring Festival” in modern China. Guests at Folkmoot’s celebration will learn about the various cultures of Asia while celebrating Lunar New Year.
RARE Super Blue Blood Moon
SUPER BLUE BLOOD MOON!
Jan 31st – According to NASA, the lunar eclipse begins at 5:51am and the sunrise is at 7:29am. We in the Eastern Unites States will not see the total eclipse, but the trifecta including a partial eclipse will still be visible as long as you can see westerly from your location.
👉 Learn more HERE: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/asheville
Asheville Arts and Science Festival
The AASF seeks to create a bridge between the arts, the sciences, and the Asheville community. We want people to not just understand art and science, but to participate in it. We want to encourage tangible interactions that demystify and inspire the next generation of artists and scientists.
Hear short talks from local scientists, and ask them about their work. Listen to local music while checking out some amazing science fair projects. Check out some cool critters, or make something beautiful to take home with you.
Come explore why Asheville is called both “Paris of the South” for its rich arts culture and “Climate City” (we host the largest climate data repository)! And with a location like the Salvage Station, you’ll also get to enjoy our “Beer City” title…
Owen Softball Fundraiser
Please come out and support our 2018
Owen Warlassie Softball Team
We will have 20 different Vendors to shop from.
Perfect time to shop for that Special Someone for Valentine’s Day.
And support local small business owners.
While raising needed funds for our girls.
Chili Cook-Off and Viewing Party
This is it. The competition to end all competitions. Only the best will prevail.
That’s right, it’s the Archetype Chili cook-off. Think you’ve got what it takes? Bring your best pot o’ chili down to Archetype Brewing on Superbowl Sunday, and let the masses decide. We’ll provide the bowls and silverware, you bring whatever toppings or fixin’s you want to serve, and your fellow patrons will vote on their favorite. The winner will get a $50 gift card for use in the taproom!
Meanwhile, we’ll be screening the big game on our MASSIVE projector screen. With plenty of seating, a family-friendly atmosphere, warm chili, and great beer…what could be better?
To enter the Chili Cook-Off, please email taproom@archetypebrewing.c
Bag Day Wednesday
Bag Day is back! Every Wednesday . . . for $5, fill a grocery bag with clothing (priced $3 or less).
Our all-volunteer run thrift store is open Tues.-Sat. (11am-5pm) and is located at the sanctuary entrance (65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd.) in East Asheville.
Thrift store cats Casper and Grayson are ready to assist you with your shopping needs and Teacup just might be helping volunteers at the register.
While you’re at the Haven, you can also walk across the footbridge and visit with the rest of the sanctuary animals! Thanks for your support.