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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!
- June, 8
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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.
- June, 8
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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.
- June, 8
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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.
- June, 8
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Make a Book Workshops (6-8yrs & 9-12yrs)
Pop up Faces and Heads, Middles + Tails Books
Join us to kick off our One Year Celebration of the Roots + Wings Creative Campus with artist and author Esther K Smith. She is visiting from New York City to show us her newest book, Making Books with Kids. We are super lucky to have her coming for these two workshops. Don’t miss out. Classes are limited to 15 people and registration is required. Donation based fee – pay what you can! We will have copies of her book for sale too!
Pop up Face Books
Ages 6-8
12:30-2:00pm
(suggested donation $15-25)
Heads, Middles + Tails Books
Ages 9-12
2:30-4:30pm
(suggested donation $20-30)
- June, 8
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Sumi Ink Painting (A Multi-Generational Class 6+yrs)
2:30-5pm
ages 6 and up (max 9 pairs)
Experience traditional ink painting, making ink with an inkstick and inkstone for painting on rice paper. Various brushes will be available to try, including the traditional bamboo brush. With reproductions of Japanese paintings as inspiration for our own interpretations of weather and landscape, we will experiment with traditional strokes, combining them to represent nature, resulting in a standing mounted display to take home.
- June, 8
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Sew Together: Sewing Machine Basics (A Multi-Generational Class, 6+yrs)
ages 6 and up (max 6 pairs)
Do you have a child in your life who would like to learn to sew? Are you not sure what a bobbin is? This is the class for you! You and a child will learn together how to safely use your sewing machine, from winding a bobbin to threading the needle. You will learn the basics of stitches and sewing, and we will sew a simple project together in class. You will both be able to comfortably use a sewing machine by the end!
Bring your own machine, or let us know if you need a machine provided.
- June, 8
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FREE Open House
We will be celebrating our first full year in our new Roots + Wings Creative Campus building!
There will be FREE multi-generational hands on making labs throughout our classrooms, exhibit of works by our amazing team of teaching artists, food and games and more!
- June, 8
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Cheerleading (4-14yrs)
May 31-September 13 (No class July 5)
Tuesdays
Ages 4-6: 5:45-6:30pm
Ages 7-9: 6:30-7:15pm
Ages 10-14: 7:15-8pm
Come be a part of this exciting, one of a kind Cheerleading experience! N2IT combines Cheer and Pom dance into one curriculum. Students will learn cheers, chants and dance routines. For more information, visit www.N2ITYouthUSA.com or call 877-528-6248
- June, 7
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