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Back to School Bash

We’re thrilled to announce that the 9th GLM Back to School Drive is back and bigger than ever! Join us at the Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center on August 18th, 2024, for a day filled with giving back and preparing our scholars for success. This year, our goal is to sponsor 500 scholars, and we need your help to make it happen!

Here’s how you can get involved:
1️⃣ Volunteer: We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us in making this event a success! Sign up to volunteer at signup.com/go/gAYpyEQ.
2️⃣ Donate: Your contributions can make a huge difference in the lives of these scholars. There are three easy ways to donate:
  • Cashapp: Find our Cashapp details on the flyer.
  • Amazon Wishlist: Check out our Amazon Wishlist on the flyer and select items to donate.
  • School Supplies: If you prefer, you can donate school supplies similar to the ones on our Amazon Wishlist.
Let’s come together as a community to support our scholars and ensure they have the tools they need for a successful school year. Every donation and volunteer effort counts!

Spread the word and let’s make this year’s Back to School Drive the best one yet!

Ingles / Eblen Tools for Schools Supplies Distribution

Annual Ingles Markets and Eblen Charities Tools for Schools Distribution at Westgate Shopping Center. If you are in need of school supplies, you must register for an appointment with Eblen Charities to attend this distribution event. Advanced registration required HERE: https://signup.com/…/invit…/secure/720335760111/false…

✏️ You can help them ensure all kids have the supplies they need to start the new year! The Annual Ingles Tools for Schools Supply Drive will be held August 2nd at the Ingles on Smokey Park Hwy. All of those supplies collected will be distributed to the local children in the community to help them get the school supplies they need to start the school year successfully. Learn more about the supply drive and how/where to donate HERE: https://www.eblencharities.org/tools-for-schools/

📍 You can also help Eblen continue their mission by voting for them in the Asheville Area Chamber Of Commerce Anniversary grant. Learn more about that HERE: https://woobox.com/hsn3i5/gallery/vylVUlyRTgA

Montford Glow Nights (6-12yrs)

The lights go down and the glow goes up! Kids ages 6-12 enjoy glowing fun in the gym under black lights. Each month offers a different glow activity.

June 30 – Laser Tag
July 28 – Dodgeball
August 25 – Capture the Flag

National Night Out with Buncombe County Sheriffs

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office invites our community to attend our National Night Out Event on Tuesday, August 6th. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes partnerships between law enforcement and the community to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places.

The first 100 visitors will receive a complimentary meal.

Enjoy food trucks, ice cream, and games, and receive free bike helmets and baby car seats while supplies last.

  • Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office
  • Swannanoa Fire Department
  • Black Mountain Police
  • Safe Kids WNC and MAHEC
  • Buncombe County Parks and Recreation
  • Partnership of Substance Free Youth RHA
  • Buncombe County Emergency Management
  • and many more!

Asheville Bike Fest

The 2nd annual Bike Fest, presented by Cane Creek Cycling Components in support of Asheville on Bikes, returns to Asheville on Friday and Saturday (7-14 & 15 – 23) with Gran Fondo Asheville rolling out on Sunday, July 16, hosted at Rabbit Rabbit (75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801) in the heart of downtown Asheville.

Bike Fest offers a variety of experiences for every type of rider. The event kicks off on Friday with Bicycle Industry Night and features fast-paced dynamic presentations from WNC’s cycling entrepreneurs, service providers, and industry leaders.

On Saturday, Asheville’s downtown open-air event space, Rabbit Rabbit hosts a variety of cycle-centric activities from pop-up bike parks, town rides, clinic, and product expo.

On Sunday, Bike Fest combines with Gran Fondo Asheville, a Gran Fondo National Series event, which was born of a desire to combine the best aspects of bike racing and social rides to create an event that’s fun, challenging, competitive, and inclusive. Gran Fondo National Series has a remarkable history of creating partnerships and enriching premium events, to create engaging cycling experiences.

Family Day on the Greenway

Family Day on the Joseph McDowell Historic Catawba Greenway in Marion with the McDowell Trails Association, in celebration of the Year of the Trail. All day activities, Barefoot Baby Kid Zone, music at the amphitheater, birding walk, hands-on demonstrations by the Lake James Environmental Association, food and icee trucks. Free MTA memberships offered during the event.

Splash Bash

2nd Annual Splash Bash at Camping World in Marion NC. Water slides, a 20 foot dual lane Inferno Slide, a dunk tank, a 50 foot obstacle course that ends in a water slide, foam parties EVERY HOUR, food trucks, a petting zoo (that will have a baby wallaby, llama, baby bobcat and more), and a toddler zone specifically and only for the 3 and under attendees. Inside the pavilion there will be vendors, including a section just for the youngest of entrepreneurs.

⬇️ PRICING:

$5/General Admission

$10/Toddler Admission (toddler zone, foam parties, and petting zoo)

$15/Water Pass (19ft slides, 20ft slide, obstacle course, foam parties, and petting zoo)

⬇️ FOOD TRUCKS WILL INCLUDE:

-Top Fuel Grill(returning)

-De-Li-Cias(returning)

-Smoke-a-lil-Smoke

-Pavino’s food truck(pizza)

-Pelican’s Sno Balls of Marion (returning)

-The funnel cake shack

Family Fun Festival Summer Carnival (see description for todays times)

June 20th-30th

Family Fun Festival in the parking lot of the Asheville Mall. Enjoy carnival rides and games for all ages along with your favorite fair foods like funnel cakes, fried oreos, turkey legs and more.

⬇️ OPERATING HOURS:
  • Weekdays: 5:00pm-10:00pm
  • Sats & Suns: 2:00pm-10:00pm
⬇️ DAILY WRISTBANDS FOR RIDES:
  • $25/Mon-Thurs
  • $30/Fri-Sun
🚘 There is no gate admission and parking is free.

Grand Opening Pool Party

We cordially invite YOU to our grand opening pool party!  We hope to see you here!

food & drinks, live DJ, prize giveaways, games, tournaments, personal tours, and so much more!

Don’t forget to RSVP and receive 5 extra raffle entries by emailing “RAFFLEBH5” to manager@birchhillavl.com

Makers Market

Every third Saturday of the month!

Atelier Maison & Co. and Show & Tell are teaming up to showcase the best in art & design! Join us at the Atelier Maison & Co. showroom off of Sweeten Creek Rd for a monthly Makers Market every third Saturday in the Asheville Design District. Each month will feature vendors and artisans selling housewares, vintage clothing, original art, handmade crafts, fair trade imports, and more.

Free and open to the public.

Dogs are welcome!

Vendors are setup inside and outside the showroom and runs rain or shine.

Parking is available behind the showroom.

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