The Western NC Nature Center is coming to Hot Springs Library. Join us on Wednesday, July 13th at 10:30 to experience some amazing animals that also call this region “home”.
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Open Garden Hours
Come visit the Vance Elementary Peace Garden for Open Garden Hours every Monday and Wednesday from 9- 12 in June, July, and August and Thursdays from 6- 8 pm.
There will be gardening projects, fruits and veggies to harvest and take home, a kiddie pool to splash in, and a world of plants and insects to befriend. While the kids play, the adults can too! This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded folks, get your thumb green and your knees dirty all while helping to keep the Peace Garden growing and beautiful during the summer. There will be someone from FEAST or The Roots Foundation present to guide even the most novice of gardeners, so all are welcome!
Hope to see you there!
- July, 12
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Open Garden Hours
Come visit the Vance Elementary Peace Garden for Open Garden Hours every Monday and Wednesday from 9- 12 in June, July, and August and Thursdays from 6- 8 pm.
There will be gardening projects, fruits and veggies to harvest and take home, a kiddie pool to splash in, and a world of plants and insects to befriend. While the kids play, the adults can too! This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded folks, get your thumb green and your knees dirty all while helping to keep the Peace Garden growing and beautiful during the summer. There will be someone from FEAST or The Roots Foundation present to guide even the most novice of gardeners, so all are welcome!
Hope to see you there!
- July, 12
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‘May the Forest Be With You’
One of our newer events that celebrates forest resources used today. Local artisans will be joining the Cradle in demonstrating Appalachian cultural and modern uses of forest products.
Many Blue Ridge Mountain artisans are continuing traditional skills deeply seeded in our North Carolina heritage. Hear the melodies from wooden instruments and visit with these skilled craftsmen and women in woodworking, wood burning, soap making, corn husk dolls and more!
- July, 12
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‘Sacred Sounds of Summer’ Concert
An evening of special music by our Handbell and Channel Choirs, including solos and ensemble performances.
Admission is FREE! Any donations will benefit the church mini-bus fund.
Ice Cream Social to follow.
- July, 12
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Wild For Life Fundraiser and Birds of Prey Exhibit on Merrimon
It gives us great joy to invite back to The Hop the humble folks behind an important bird of prey rehabilitation program, which is solely volunteer run. 50% of sales during will be donated to WFL plus there will be some very special guests on hand to provide information and education.
- July, 12
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Hike of the Week: “Buck Spring Lodge: Yesterday and Today”
Join Parkway rangers for an easy to moderate, 2-mile round-trip hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. We will be viewing the site and learning the history of the Vanderbilt’s Buck Spring Lodge.
Meet at the Buck Spring Gap Overlook parking area at Milepost 407.7. The overlook is just off the Parkway along the Mount Pisgah trailhead access road across from the picnic area. Bring water, wear good walking shoes, and be prepared for changing weather conditions.
Call (828) 298-5330, ext. 304 for more information.
- July, 12
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Family Night: “Pollinators Along the Parkway”
Come see what all the flowers are fussing about–their colors and scents aren’t just for us humans to enjoy. Join us at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center to learn about the animal life that our flowers need to survive and reproduce.
Meet at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) for an evening of family friendly activiites!
Registration required. Call (828) 298-5330, ext 304.
- July, 12
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Back-to-School Summer Camp (K-3rd Grade) or (4th-7th Grade)
Back-to-School Summer Camp at Rainbow Community School!
Student Support Coordinator, Ali Banchiere, and Sixth Grade Teacher, Jenny Armocida, will be leading academic, organizational and creative activities to help your child transition into the new school year with ease and confidence.
Camp sessions will be held from 9 AM to 3 PM:
August 1st – 5th for rising Kindergarteners through 3rd graders
August 8th -12th for rising 4th through 7th graders
Rising K-3rd Grade Activities Include:
Reading, Math, Handwriting and Writing skills
centering activities and mindful movement
arts and crafts
social skills and teambuilding games
outdoor games and water play
Rising 4th-7th Grade Activities Include:
Reading, writing, grammar and spelling
Math review based on Singapore Math curriculum
Note-taking strategies
Effective organizational habits and routines
Typing and word processing
centering and mindful movement
engineering challenges and teambuilding games
arts and crafts
outdoor games and water play
To enroll:
Camp fee is $250 for the week, with $50 due upon enrollment. To enroll, please email Ali at ali.banchiere@rainbowlearn
- July, 12
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‘The First 2000 Days Matter’
There are only 2000 days between the time a baby is born and when he or she will begin kindergarten. And they matter! Critical brain development happens during this time.
Join Dr. Weizman to learn more about how you can support your child’s early learning and build a strong family during the First 2000 Days of life – and beyond!
- July, 12
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