Grab your rakes, children, bags, jackets and gloves and come on out to help us begin our mission of restoring Livingston Street
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Join us for a delicious house-made pancake breakfast where a portion of each and every plate sold goes directly to Hominy Valley Crisis Ministry.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. please contact Bob Shepard at (828) 667-8467 to purchase your tickets by 2/29.
Kids Craft Night
Bring your kids to the food court for a FREE craft!
Visit Area Museums and Attractions for FREE with a ZOOM Pass (ALL SURROUNDING COUNTIES)
FREE ADMISSION TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS FOR LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS ALL ACROSS THE REGION!
Buncombe County isn’t the only county with a ZOOM Pass Program! The ZOOM (a combination of the words Zoo and Museum) Pass program allows library cardholders to visit participating partners at NO COST by reserving a day pass online with their library card. Chances are if you live near Buncombe County, your library system also participates in ZOOM!
DO YOU LIVE IN … HAYWOOD COUNTY?- The Haywood County Library currently offers its library cardholders free passes to the WNC Nature Center, The North Carolina Arboretum, and the Asheville Museum of Science. LEARN MORE HERE
HENDERSON COUNTY?- The Henderson County Public Library currently offers its library cardholders free passes to Hands On! Children’s Museum, WNC Nature Center, Asheville Museum of Science, The North Carolina Arboretum, the Asheville Art Museum and The Children’s Museum of the Upstate. LEARN MORE HERE
MADISON COUNTY?- The Madison County Library currently offers its library cardholders free passes to the Well Played Board Game Cafe, Hands On! Children’s Museum, Asheville Art Museum, Asheville Museum of Science, SART, WNC Nature Center, and The North Carolina Arboretum. LEARN MORE HERE
MCDOWELL COUNTY?- The McDowell County Library currently offers its library cardholders free passes to Emerald Village, Hands On! Children’s Museum, KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum, The North Carolina Arboretum, Team ECCO Aquarium & Shark Lab, Asheville Museum of Science, and the WNC Nature Center. LEARN MORE HERE
POLK COUNTY?- The Polk County Library currently offers its library cardholders free passes to Asheville Art Museum, Asheville Museum of Science, Hands On! Children’s Museum, KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum, The North Carolina Arboretum, Team ECCO Aquarium & Shark Lab, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, Cradle of Forestry, Well Played Board Game Cafe, and the WNC Nature Center. LEARN MORE HERE
RUTHERFORD COUNTY?- The Rutherford County Library currently offers its library cardholders free passes to KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum, The North Carolina Arboretum, the WNC Nature Center, Children’s Museum of the Upstate, and Hands On! Children’s Museum. LEARN MORE HERE
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY?- The Transylvania County Library currently offers its library cardholders free passes to Asheville Art Museum, Asheville Museum of Science, Brevard Music Center Summer Institute and Festival, Children’s Museum of the Upstate, Cradle of Forestry, Hands On! Children’s Museum, The North Carolina Arboretum, and the WNC Nature Center. LEARN MORE HERE
Neighboring county residents can also apply for an out of county library card with Buncombe County for a small $20 yearly fee, in which case you’ll qualify to participate in their ZOOM Pass program, too! Apply in person at any Buncombe County Library branch to become an out of county cardholder. Learn more about the Buncombe County ZOOM Pass program HERE
Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Bring your neighbors, friends and family to an evening at Black Mountain Montessori (formerly Swannanoa Valley Montessori School). We are excited to introduce our new brand to the community and kick off enrollment season with a fun night of learning, food and friendship!
St. Paddy’s Day Celebration!
Come shop with us on Tuesday, March 17th from 4pm-6pm for a FUN St. Paddy’s Celebration. There will be snacks, drinks, and St. Paddy’s coloring sheets!
Wear green and get a free GREEN vineyard vines coozie!!
See you soon!!
Community Open House
If you’re considering a Christ-centered education for your child, visit RMCA’s community open house next Thursday evening!
FREE Family Fun Day
Come see what’s new! FREE ADMISSION!
Saturday Nature Walk (all ages)
Third Saturday of every month, March through October
Take part in a community nature walk with guided conversation by local naturalist.
Topics include: Natural Habitats, Birds, Bee Keeping, Pollinators, Park Ranger Talk, and Butterflies at The Park!
Walkers should meet at the Staton Pavilion. Wear sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle. There is not cost to participate and all ages are welcome!
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No pets please.
Rock & Roll Truth Music Fest 2: For Blue Ridge Humane Society
Rock & Roll Truth Music Fest is happening again! Our receiving charity will once again be Blue Ridge Humane Society so if you are an animal lover, this festival is definitely for you! This event is family friendly and absolutely FREE admission! Monetary proceeds AND $1 from every pint of Bold Rock’s Carolina Apple and their current seasonal cider sold at the festival will go to benefit the Blue Ridge Humane Society! BRHS representatives will accept donations and have pet adoption information on site. Also Bold Rock’s “Bold Bites” food truck on site as always! Plus, an all day line up of some of the hardest working bands in WNC, including a set from area favorite EUPHORIA! Band performances will be on the outdoor stage at Bold Rock Hard Cider Mills River. Alternate performance area will be announced in case of inclement weather. Stay tuned to this event page for regular updates regarding the festival as far as line up, sponsors, etc. as the date gets closer!
https://www.blueridgehumane.org
https://boldrock.com/visit/mills-river-cidery
https://www.wtzq.com
https://www.facebook.com/RockandRollTruth