Join us on Wednesday, October 16 as we welcome Broadway Brian from the Venardos Circus. Broadway Brian and his famous sidekick Rocky the Raccoon will perform daredevil balancing tricks, ridiculous magic, being the Ringmaster of his very own Flea Circus and of course, the king of Dad Jokes.
You can catch Venardos Circus performances at the Asheville Outlets Oct 2nd – Oct 20th. More information at VenardosCircus.com
OSEGA Dream Academy we are doing a Trunk or Treat on Saturday October 26th from 3-5 with open gym play time no cost Everyone is welcome! Come dressed up and bring a candy bag!
This year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever before! We’ve brought back some of your favorite attractions (Santa, Petting Zoo, Candy Cane Express, Ice Sculptor, Food Vendors) while adding over 20 more fun attractions!
Visit www.countyrec.org or call 828.884.3156 for more information and to register! **You must be registered by 12/6/19 for the $5 wristband price. The price increases to $10 for a wristband after 12/6.**
Calling all ghoulish runners and zombie walkers! Join Polk County Public Libraries for the first annual family friendly Trick-or-Trot 5k event. The library is partnering with community members and businesses in Polk County to provide a free walk/run road race. Race participants are encouraged to complete the course in costume and gather treats at the candy stops along the route.
Does the idea of running a 5k leave you feeling like you’ve just seen a ghost? Have no fear! A free nine-week training plan is available to all participants and can be obtained from Columbus Library or Saluda Library (or downloaded at https://polklibrary.org/trick-or-trot-5k/).
Online registration is now open! Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Tryon/PCPLTrickorTrot5k to sign up. Details concerning packet pick-up, race route, and official custom t-shirts are available on the registration site.
***Please contact Amelia at ahill@polklibrary.org if your organization is interested in distributing candy at this event or donating money or supplies.
The Cluttered Kloset in Partner with Faith Alexis Photography would like to invite you to OUR 1ST Annual Fall Festival. Games, prizes, snacks, giveaways a fall photo booth, A SILENT AUCTION are just some of the activities taking place. Mark this day on your calendar for a day filled with lots of FUN for the entire family. The Cluttered Kloset shop will also be opened during the event for your convenient shopping.
Join us for safe, family, candy collecting, Halloween FUN!
HempYEAH! WNC, THE BLOCK off biltmore, & Sowing Ceeds would like to invite you to the 2019 Hempoween Harvest Fest, sponsored by Instant Karma Asheville, The MariFairy, DayOne Organics, The French Broad Food CO-OP, Buncombe Botanicals, & Carolina Hemp Company!🍁🎃🎉
Join us on Sunday, October 27th from 1-7PM at THE BLOCK off biltmore for this Hemp & Halloween themed party to celebrate the holiday and Harvest season – COSTUMES WELCOME! Kids 3 and under are free, but there will be a sliding scale cover fee per person at the door ($5-$45) that will include entry into contests, appetizers, dinner, activities, and so on listed below. The Carolina Hemp Company Hemp Xpress will be offering drop off and pick up for those without transportation; information regarding available parking will also be shared.
This is an ALL AGES event that will include 2 costume contests, a “Mini Mummy” joint rolling contest, vendors, music, dancing, activities/games, prizes, speakers, a Halloween movie screening, and hemp infused appetizers, dinner, & beverages. We have split the day up into two segments so 1-4PM will be more kids oriented and 4-7PM will be moreso for the adults, but everyone is still welcome at all times regardless if you’re a lil’ nug or big bud😏
Here’s the scoop:
– Starts at 1PM
– Activities such as Pumpkin Painting, make-your-own Caramel Apple (caramel infused with hemp flower extract will be available), etc will be taking place all day.
– Kiddo Costume Contest Signup from 1-2PM (some costume and mask materials will be available for those who wish to participate but do not come dressed up)
– Kiddo Costume Contest Judging at 2PM
– Movie Screening starts around 2:30 (depending on interested age group, kids can vote on either CoCo, Hocus Pocus, or Hotel Transylvania)
– Sign up for Mini Mummy joint rolling contest from 1-4PM
– Sign up for Adult Costume Contest from 1-4:20PM
– MM Contest will start at 4PM
– 4:20 Break out on the sidewalk
– Adult Costume Contest Judging starts at 4:45PM
– Hemp infused dinner will be available from 5-7PM (bring reusable food container if you’d like!)
– Live music starts around 5:15
– Announcements, Legislative Update, and Q&A will close the evening
Spread the word and we look forward to all you hemp advocates out there!
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P.S. If you’d like to inquire about volunteer and/or vending opportunities give us a shout via Facebook messenger, email (sowingceeds@gmail.com), or by phone at (828)-417-0640
As the Bulldogs prepare for the 2019-20 basketball season, UNC Asheville’s men’s and women’s basketball programs are set to host Bulldog Madness, presented by Ingles, Tuesday, October 22 at Kimmel Arena.
Bulldog Madness is a FREE pep rally and season preview event featuring fun for the whole family, giveaways for students and the first opportunity to pick up season tickets. Doors to Kimmel Arena will open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 6 p.m.
The women’s and men’s basketball teams will be introduced for the first time this season, and fans in attendance will have the opportunity to hear from women’s head coach Brenda Kirkpatrick Brown and men’s head coach Mike Morrell.
There will be a three-point shooting competition between the two teams and a lucky student will have the chance to win a prize based on the winning team. The teams will also put their talents on display as each will have a 10 minute intrasquad scrimmage.
Also featured throughout the evening will be performances by the Bulldogs’ pep band and spirit program, and Rocky will be involved in the festivities as well.
Fans will have the opportunity to pick up schedule posters for the first time, and both teams will be signing autographs after the event.
Bulldog Madness presented by Ingles will feature a Family Zone in the Arby’s Scholarship Deck of Kimmel Arena that will have an inflatable bounce house, face painter and balloon artist.
Students in attendance will not only have opportunities to win prizes throughout the event, there also will be FREE pizza provided by Pizza Hut and popcorn provided by Chartwells.
The event will offer season ticket holders their first opportunity to pick up their tickets for the 2019-20 season inside the Ingles Mountain View Room of Kimmel Arena. In addition to season tickets, Bulldog Athletic Association members also will be able to pick up their hospitality credentials and parking decals.
To purchase season tickets or for more information, fans can click HERE, or call (828) 258-7900.
For additional news on Bulldog Madness presented by Ingles leading up to the event, stay tuned to UNC Asheville Athletics social media channels @UNCAvlBulldogs on Twitter and facebook.com/UNCAvlBulldogs, as well as UNCABulldogs.com.
Free produce galore!
Please bring re-usable shopping bags.