The 5K race begins promptly at 9 AM on Saturday, April 21, 2018. The Kids Fun Run begins at 8:30AM. Runners should meet at Carrier Park in West Asheville (220 Amboy Rd, Asheville, NC 28806).
Sign up here:
https://www.active.com/
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Film Screening and Q&A: ‘School’s Out, Lessons From a Forest Kindergarten
A free informative event for anyone who is curious about all-outdoor play-based forest schools like Asheville Forest School. All ages are welcome!
This powerful 36-minute documentary offers an inside look into a forest school in Switzerland, where public ‘waldkindergarten’ has been an option for 40+ years. After the film, teachers and co-founders of Asheville Forest School will open the floor for discussion and questions.
Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/73469081
This event is open to the entire community- you do not have to have a child you plan to enroll in order to come learn about nature connection education.
Feel free to share and bring your friends!
Asheville Forest School offers all-outdoor, rain or shine, play-based nature connection education for children ages 3-6 in the incredible biome of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Nectar Cafe offers delicious health-conscious bowls, pizzas & sandwiches plus cold-pressed juices.
College Prep Workshop: ‘I’ve Filed my FAFSA, Now What?’
Get answers about: Financial aid award letters and packages Accepting a college offer College cost calculators Outside scholarships and how they are figured into awards Private and federal student loans Work-study Tuition deposits Interactive workshop!
Bring your own tablet/laptop, college correspondences
FREE tickets available with Kids Tixx Program (Buncombe County families)
The Kids Tixx program provides access to wonderful arts & culture experiences not always in the budget for some of Buncombe County’s families, while also supporting our local arts presenters! Kids Tixx provides free admission for one child and one adult to local arts and cultural events, exhibits, and more. To be able to share this opportunity with as many children as possible the AAAC will give one opportunity per child per quarter.
The Asheville Area Arts Council believes that creative experiences are vitally important to quality of life, and inspire and bring joy to young hearts. Cultural experiences also bring families closer together, and provide moments that become meaningful memories. For some, the Kids Tixx program may be one of the few art related experiences that a child will have all year. We appreciate our donors, who are willing to reach out and nurture joy in our community in this way, while also supporting our worthy arts presenters.
Request Kids Tixx:
If you or someone you know may be interested in receiving Kids Tixx to an upcoming event, performance, museum exhibition, or concert, please complete the Kids Tixx Request Form, stop by the Asheville Area Arts Council at 207 Coxe Avenue, or call 828.258.0710 today for more information. Once you are signed up you will be the first to know about all upcoming Kids Tixx!
Kids Tixx Qualifications:
Kids Tixx are made available to families who would otherwise be discouraged from attending events due to the price of tickets. Kids Tixx gives priority to a child and their parent, family member, or mentor, but tixx are often made available to area youth and group leaders and/or mentors from organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sister of Western North Carolina. Not sure if you qualify? Call 828.258.0710 or email Janelle Wienke at janelle@ashevillearts.com for more information.
We ask that those families who receive Kids Tixx complete a Kids Tixx survey and compose a small thank you note (made out to the Asheville Area Arts Council) after they have attended their Kids Tixx event. We love getting photos from our Kids Tixx events and hand drawn illustrations!
Darkroom Exploration for Teens 2-day Workshop (13-17yrs)
Instructor: Brit Davis
Teens only
Date: Saturday-Sunday, February 25 & 26
Time: 10am-3pm
Fee: $150
Do you love taking photos? Have you ever wanted to learn how to take photos using film or the sun? This two-day workshop will provide a unique, creative, and supportive learning environment for teenagers ages 13-17. Over the course of two exciting days, you will learn about the aesthetics and technical processes of “old school” photography. You will be introduced to pinhole cameras, cyanotype photograms, black and white 35mm film development, and creative darkroom printing techniques. All materials will be provided. No photography experience is necessary. Minimum 3, max 5.
Please visit www.theashevilledarkroom.o
Glass Flinging/Blowing Demonstration
Demos most weds-sat 10-4,
Crucible Glassworks is a hot glass studio near downtown Weaverville, NC. featuring the Glass Art of Michael Hatch, a Southern Highlands Guild Member.
Hot Glass blowing demonstrations, workshops and individual instruction available, as well a wide assortment of Glass Art pieces for sale! From $20 ornaments to $5,000 sculptures, Crucible Glassworks is Where the Art of Glass meets the Art of Shopping!
Waltz and Salsa Class with former US Champion John King (9+yrs)
Assistant Teacher Amber Nickole
Includes:
1 – 45min Waltz Class
15 min practice session
1 – 45min Salsa Class
FREE Admission Day in National Parks
If you need some inspiration or want to hike a National Park TRACK Trail head to http://
Including FREE tours of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock
- January 15: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 21: First day of National Park Week
- September 22: National Public Lands Day
- November 11: Veterans Day
Spring Break Adventure Camp (8-12yrs)
April 10-13 (Monday-Thursday) 9am-5pm
Join us for a fun-filled spring break week outdoors as we spend four days adventuring in Asheville and Western North Carolina! Activities will be weather dependent & may include hiking, mountain biking, geocaching, disc golf, archery, indoor swimming, games and other fun adventures.
Campers must bring lunch & water each day.
Preregistration required.
Spring Break Teen Camp (6th-9th Grade)
For teens in 6th-9th grades, our teens enjoy not only traditional camp activities but also experience leadership education and commu- nity service projects. Bring lunch and drink daily.