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Pop-Up Repair Event

“Bring your broken things and learn how to fix them! We have a variety of fixers who can help! Depending on your fix and parts required, you may be charged. But this event is meant to teach and be interactive.” If you know specifically what you will be bringing, leave a comment on their event page, so they can prepare.

ASAP’s 2019 Farm Tour

Experience firsthand how food is grown and raised in the Southern Appalachian Mountains! Choose from over 20 WNC family farms to visit and encounter the sights, tastes, and stories of working farms through guided tours, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. The tour is family-friendly and a wonderful summer adventure for visitors of all ages and interests. Learn more and purchase your tour pass at asapconnections.org.

 

 

 

The Sport of Champions: A Magical Reading Show (5-12yrs)

Using amazing tricks, puppets, music, audience participation and laugh out loud humor, the Amazing Teacher Steve Somers will prove that reading is truly the Sport of Champions!

Get a free ticket at the West Asheville library.

Young Entrepreneurial Scholars (YES!) Summer Camp (6th-9th Grade)

The Young Entrepreneurial Scholars (YES!) Camp is a North Carolina Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning (NC REAL) Youth Entrepreneurship camp that will run July 18 – 22, 2016, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at A-B Tech Madison. This program is for rising sixth to ninth-grade students.

The goal of the camp is to introduce students to the ideas of entrepreneurship, creative thinking, and fun, interactive activities to engage students. Campers will work in teams to develop a business plan, learn how to apply for a business loan and about resources in their community. They will also gain an understanding of entrepreneurship as a viable career option and meet and learn from successful entrepreneurs.

Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight Party

Join us for a special Countdown to Midnight Party leading up to the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two, a special rehearsal edition script book, which goes on sale 7/31 at midnight. The party will feature a special Muggle Wall where customers can share their favorite memories of Harry Potter as well as amazing giveaways and fun activities!

Serafina and the Twisted Staff Midnight Launch Party

This special event includes a screening of the new book trailer, a presentation by Mr. Robert Beatty and fun Serafina-themed activities, such as a costume contest, scavenger hunt and trivia. There will also be wolves from Full Moon Farm Sanctuary! Signed copies of the book will be available at midnight, three days before national release!

Serafina and the Twisted Staff Book Signing

Author Signing

Saturday July 16, 2016 2:00 PM Join us in welcoming New York Times bestselling author Robert Beatty. He will be signing and personalizing his newest book, Serafina and the Twisted Staff. Food and drinks will be provided. Characters from the book series will also join us for the celebration.

Relive the Magic of Harry Potter

Join us for an event that is sure to conjure a magical experience for the most modest Muggles and wisest Wizards! Customers can enter the Harry Potter Limited Edition Cover Print Sweepstakes, and activities include a coloring station (send an exclusive Owl Post Postcard), trivia, and the opportunity to participate in the assembly of a Wrebbit 3D Hogwarts Astronomy Tower, an 875-piece 3D puzzle.

Group Roan Mountain Hike

The Corpening Y Hikers will be headed to Roan Mountain on June 22! If you would like to join us, meet at the Carvers Gap parking lot at 9:30am. Roan Mountain is located on the NC/TN state line. Famous for the Catawba rhododendron gardens, Roan is one of the most beautiful sections of the Appalachian Trail. It is a 5 mile round-trip, with an elevation gain of 1,150 feet. The trail is easy to moderate and in good condition with minimal rocks.

Please bring water, a light lunch and small snack.

We will send out an email letting you know if the hike is canceled due to inclement weather by 5pm on 6/21.

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