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Community Engagement Social

Please join the Asheville Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency Program, SNAP to Skills and Green Opportunities for these family-friendly resource fairs and community celebrations. These Community Engagement Socials are FREE and open to all and will feature a community resource fair, food, cooking demos, DJ Supaman, bounce house, face painting, and cell phones from Assurance Wireless.

 

June 14, 4:30pm-7:00pm: Pisgah View Apartments @ 1 Granada Street, Asheville

June 28th, 4:30pm-7:00pm: Deaverview Apartments @ 275 Deaverview Rd, Asheville

July 13th, 4:30pm-7:00pm: Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center @ 285 Livingston Street, Asheville

July 26th, 4:30pm-7:00pm: Hillcrest Community Center @ 100 Atkinson St, Asheville

Serafina Book Signing – Asheville

Join #1 New York Times Best Selling author Robert Beatty to celebrate the release of his new book, SERAFINA AND THE SPLINTERED HEART, the highly anticipated third book in the hit Serafina mystery-thriller series published by Disney-Hyperion.

SPLINTERED HEART continues the adventures of Serafina, a brave and unusual cat-like girl, and her friend Braeden Vanderbilt, who live at the grand Biltmore Estate during the 1890s amidst the splendor of the Gilded Age and the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Young and old alike are enjoying the series, a spooky, Southern gothic thriller that mixes history, mystery, and magic. The book is being taught in more than a thousand classrooms nationwide.

THE 2017 SUMMER BOOK LAUNCH TOUR! This special event includes a presentation by the author, Q&A, costumed book characters, free food & drink, a book signing, lots of Serafina giveaways, and the opportunity to meet the author and fans of Disney Hyperion’s runaway book series.

The first two books in the Serafina Series are #1 New York Times Best Sellers. Book 1, SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK, won the prestigious 2016 Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize, and Book 2, SERAFINA AND THE TWISTED STAFF, earned a “Starred Review” from Kirkus Reviews, which said, “Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end.” TWISTED STAFF is also a finalist for the 2017 Southern Book Prize.

Be sure to watch the exciting book trailers for Books 1 & 2:
http://bit.ly/2dYfpO7
http://bit.ly/29CUekN

Serafina Book 3 Launch Party!

Celebrate the arrival of SERAFINA AND THE SPLINTERED HEART with #1 New York Times Best Selling author Robert Beatty and his family at an All-Day Launch Party on Sunday, July 2, at Barnes & Noble-Asheville Mall. The fun runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Be among the first readers in the nation to get the eagerly anticipated third book in the hit mystery-thriller Serafina Series from Disney Hyperion. SPLINTERED HEART is set for nationwide release on July 3, but we’re getting things started early in Serafina’s hometown.

The SPLINTERED HEART LAUNCH PARTY is a free, open house-style event. No ticket or purchase is necessary to attend. Numbered wristbands will be distributed to manage the book signing line to meet and talk with the author.

Fun Serafina themed activities are planned throughout the day, including:
-Book signing and personalization with the author (all day)
-Costumed characters from the book trailers (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
-Photo opportunities with the costumed characters (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) and the author
-Photo opportunities with the Serafina backdrops and the props from the book trailers (all day)
-An English Tea (11 a.m.-noon)
-Ballroom dance and waltz lessons with a choreographer and dancers from the upcoming SPLINTERED HEART book trailer
-Live presentations with wolves (11 a.m-2 p.m.)
-Live presentations with birds of prey (2-5 p.m.)
-Readings by a professional actor of the opening chapters of SPLINTERED HEART (3 and 5 p.m.)
-Caricature artists (1-5 p.m.)
-Roving magician (1-4 p.m.)
-Face painting (2-5 p.m.)
-Free food and drink (all day) and Serafina Dark Forest ice cream (2-5 p.m.)
-Serafina giveaways (all day)

SPLINTERED HEART continues the adventures of Serafina, a brave and unusual cat-like girl, and her friend Braeden Vanderbilt, who live at the grand Biltmore Estate during the 1890s amidst the splendor of the Gilded Age and the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Young and old alike are enjoying the series, a spooky, Southern gothic thriller that mixes history, mystery, and magic. The book is being taught in more than a thousand classrooms nationwide.

The first two books in the Serafina Series are #1 New York Times Best Sellers. Book 1, SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK, won the prestigious 2016 Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize, and Book 2, SERAFINA AND THE TWISTED STAFF, earned a “Starred Review” from Kirkus Reviews, which said, “Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end.” TWISTED STAFF is also a finalist for the 2017 Southern Book Prize.

Be sure to watch the exciting book trailers for Books 1 & 2:
http://bit.ly/2dYfpO7
http://bit.ly/29CUekN

Lake Junakluska Flea Market

The Lake Junaluska Flea Market will take place on Saturday, June 8, at the Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym at Lake Junaluska from 8 a.m. to noon. Special early bird shopping is available from 7:30-8 a.m. for $5 cash. Please note no dogs are allowed except for service animals.

The flea market features items for people of all ages and one-of-a-kind treasures found nowhere else. Areas of the flea market include furniture, plants, arts and crafts, women’s clothing, luggage, electronics, kitchen items, linens, toys, games/recreation, home décor, tools, holiday items, books and baked goods.

The event is hosted by The Junaluskans and the annual flea market is the group’s largest fundraising event of the year.

Proceeds from the flea market go toward many projects that are integral to the Lake Junaluska community — maintenance of gardens such as the Rose Walk, Native Garden, Biblical Garden and Inspiration Point, the swan feeding program, the Community Chorus, Christmas decorations at the lake, Lake Junaluska cleanup programs, sponsorship of Clothes to Kids, and the monthly book review program.

Skirmish at Warm Springs Encampment

Come visit and experience the Confederate and Union Armies clashing in battle. Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry elements will be engaged in controlling this vital ground.

Spring Cookout & Party!

Our Spring Fundraiser is here! Free food and drinks, Bouncy house for the kids, even live Music by recording artist Bryan Allen. Lots of fun activities for adults like a Silent Auction, Corn hole Tournament, Cake Walk and more! It’s all free so stop by and say hi and grab some grub. Lots of kids activities including a Hoolahoop-a-thon with prizes! Any donations go directly to help low income and homeless families right here in Asheville. Feel free to ask us what we have going or inquire about how you can be part of our next outreach!!

Wild Goose Festival

A 4-day Spirit, Justice, Music and Arts Festival. But it’s so much more than that.

Deep Water Soul Fest

Come join us along the banks of the French Broad River for the 1st Annual Deep Water Soul Fest at Hot Springs Resort & Spa. Deep Water Soul Fest is a two-day music and camping festival for the whole family. The Hot Springs Campground at the Hot Springs Resort & Spa is nestled along the French Broad River, a perfect venue for deep water, deep soul, and deep musical vibrations. Tickets go on sale April 15th.

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