Friday, May 5, 1:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday, May 6 from 8:00am-Noon
All kinds of great deals and unique items! All proceeds benefit the Youth Leadership Team Mission projects and retreats
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Picnic at the Jumphouse
Come jump and enjoy an indoor picnic with your family.
We will be having the party rooms open today for our general admission and removing our no outside food and drink rule for this event. Bring snacks, lunch, pizza, whatever you would like and enjoy our party rooms. General Admission for the day is $6.00 per child, no charge for adults and no charge to use the party rooms.
Food and drinks will have to be consumed in the party rooms only (water is okay in the the general carpeted area). When you are finished eating please return to the general carpeted sitting area to allow another guest space in the party rooms.
Mama’s Day 10K or 1 Mile Fun Walk/Stroller Push
Mama Maisha is an amazing non-profit based out of Asheville. You can support Mama Maisha by Celebrating Mother’s Day Weekend with a run that SAVES LIVES TWO BY TWO!
Join us on Saturday, May 13th at Carrier Park in Asheville, NC and support Safe Motherhood for the Mama’s Day 10K or 1 Mile Fun Walk/Stroller Push beginning at Carrier Park and continuing along the French Broad River. This run is flat and fast, making it great for all levels!
Proceeds benefit Mama Maisha, an Asheville-based non-profit making motherhood safer in Tanzania. Pregnancy complication-related deaths are rare in developed countries, but in Tanzania, one mother dies every single hour. Mama Maisha provides life-saving supplies, support, and education for women in need.
By registering for the Mama’s Day 10K, you are helping support the education of these local women and so much more!
Packet Pickup and Registration | May 11th
The NEW Wedge Brewing Company | 5 Foundy Road Asheville, NC 28801
TIme: 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday May 11th
Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration
Time: 8:30-9:30am
Saturday, May 13th
Race Start
Saturday, May 13th
10:00AM
Awards
Approximately 11:45am
Post Race Party at the Wedge at Foundation
12:30PM-2:00PM
– See more at: https://mamasday10k.racesonline.com/schedule-of-events#sthash.QbEey2Uh.dpuf
Beaver Lake Megaspot Kick-Off and BioBlitz
JOIN US FOR THE DEBUT OF OUR NEWEST MEGASPOT!
The Beaver Lake MegaSpot features:
- A LoanSpot, North Asheville Library, where ecoEXPLORERS can borrow field equipment (with valid Buncombe County Public Library Card).
- A GetSpot at the North Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited. Available this day only ecoEXPLORERS can DOUBLE THEIR POINTS (up to 50 points) toward any GetSpot Field Tool!
- Six new HotSpots perfect for observing birds, reptiles and amphibians, plants and insects!
Stop by anytime between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to explore our six new HotSpots. Each HotSpot will feature a special activity as we seek to observe as many species as we can. Activities will include aquatic turtle trapping, a butterfly hunt, pond sampling, bird walks and much more!
Plus, don’t miss a special live reptile and amphibian program at the North Asheville Public Library at 11:00 AM!
Parking will be available at the Beaver Lake Sanctuary, the North Asheville Public Library and the Wild Birds Unlimited/Fresh Market parking lots.
Buncombe County Special Olympics Spring Games
The Special Olympics Spring Games are happening today at the T.C. Roberson High School’s football stadium and track. Special Olympics Buncombe County will host more than 550 athletes. Community members are invited to join families and volunteers as they cheer on competitors during track and field events.
The event is FREE for spectators!2nd Annual Ridgeview Hills Community Yard Sale
Ridgeview Hill HOA is a gated community off North Rugby Rd between Asheville Hwy and Hwy 191
Gates open at 8am, please no early birds
2nd Annual Sleep Tight Kids Carnival Day
Join us under the BIG TOP!
Carnival Games, Fun Food & Drink, Raffle Tickets!
Online tickets $ 10. per person and kids under 12 are FREE! Tickets at door are $15.
Craft Fair
The Henderson County Crafters Association is excited to announce that we will be adding an outdoor show this year. The outdoor show will be May 6th on the street in front of the Train Depot located at Maple Street and 7th Avenue in Hendersonville. This will be our first outdoor show!
Technology & Innovation Fair 2018
The drop-in Henderson County Technology and Innovation Fair in BRCC’s Conference Hall will showcase elementary, middle and high school students and staff as they share innovative practices in our district – including virtual reality, robotics, and digital learning projects. Interested citizens and corporate partners are encouraged to drop by and get a glimpse into the world of technology-rich education available in our classrooms.
Colonial Living
Colonial Living demonstration, Militia Unites, Children’s games. Seniro’s throughout the day. Come join us to see what life was like around 1776. Hear about the history of the fort.