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Fundraiser Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch on the Lawn of Grace Church is an Asheville icon. All proceeds benefit “Consider Haiti” that provides medical clinics, clean water and sustainable nutrition to rural Haiti.

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Cheers to Children Sunday Funday to Support Programs for Children (all ages)

Every day in October, Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room is donating $1 per pour of a featured beer to support programs for children ages birth to 5, their families, and teachers.

Our nonprofit partner is Buncombe Partnership for Children. Their mission is to strengthen the capacity of educators, families, and the community to build a strong foundation for children’s learning and development beginning at birth.

All ages are welcome for weekly “Sunday Funday” activities from 2:00-4:00!

OCTOBER 6TH: All Dolly’d Up … Children under age 5 can be registered to receive free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. While you’re here, take a selfie with “Dolly” and pose for a caricature from a former Dollywood portrait artist!

OCTOBER 13TH: Take Up the Slack: Cheers to Children …  test your balance on a suspended slackline with prizes for every age group.

OCTOBER 20TH: Paint the Town Red: Cheers to Children … add your personal touch to a mural at the brewery made with water paint and sidewalk chalk. Facepainting available onsite.

OCTOBER 27TH: Rocket Out: Cheers to Children … run, jump, and stomp to launch foam rockets 200 feet in the air! Add to the atmosphere by making bubbles with tools of all shapes and sizes.

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International Observe the Moon Night

Saturday, October 5th, is International Observe the Moon Night! This is an annual worldwide public event that encourages observation and celebration of our planet’s moon. Celebrate on your own (just look up!) or join Astronomy Club of Asheville, who will have telescopes set up from 7:30 to 10 PM at two public locations: Pack Square in downtown Asheville (near AMOS!) and the Tanbark Ridge Overlook off the Blue Ridge Parkway: https://www.astroasheville.org/observe-the-moon-night/

  • October, 4
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Healthy Harvest Community Health Fair

Free food, fun games and activities, plus free produce from MANNA food truck, information on signing up for Medicare and Medicaid, veterans services, information from Canton Branch Library, Healthy Haywood programs and more! Something for kids, seniors, and everyone in-between!

Raffle prizes from Southern Porch, Hometown Hardware, Starbucks and more! Come on by Community Kitchen on 394 Champion Drive!

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Family Fun Fest

Is the rain threatening your family’s trick-or-treating plans this year? Join us for Family Fun Fest at the Asheville Mall! We’ve got fun activities and inflatables all set up under the cover of the parking garages where you and your kids can stay dry. Join us from 6 to 9 PM THIS Thursday, October 31. Visit biltmorechurch.com/fun for more details and to register for this FREE event.

*Our Franklin campus will be hosting Family Fun Fest at Franklin’s Halloween in the Park on November 5 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM.

 

Bring the whole family for a night of fun activities, inflatables, and candy! Ride the trains, jump on the inflatables, climb the rock wall, try out the rodeo bull, challenge your friends on the ninja warrior obstacle course, find treasures in the gem mine, get your face painted, and so much more! Come and enjoy family-friendly entertainment throughout the night!

Free admission; Food available for purchase

*Our Franklin campus will be hosting Family Fun Fest at Franklin’s Halloween in the Park on October 31 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM.

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Monster Mask Making Workshop

Come enjoy a fall workshop full of family, fun, and artistic expression!

“Monster Mask Bash” is a shared clay experience for children and their guardians. In this special Halloween edition, we will learn how to sculpt art masks that can later be hung as a wall piece. Spending time in the studio strengthens and deepens relationships through teamwork and the fun of creating in true Halloween spirit! Spooky treats and healthy snacks will be provided. There will be a 45 minute break for lunch.

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Not-So-Scary Halloween Pre Party at the Farm

School is out and the little munchkins can’t WAIT to wear their costumes. Come on down to the farm and celebrate a not-so-scary Halloween Pre-Party. Fall festivities will be in full swing with bouncy house, unlimited rides, pumpkins, corn maze, corn pit, sound silo, fresh pressed cider, and more. Plus enjoy fun Halloween games to get you in the spirit of the season.

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Flight of the Vampire – 5k and Fun Run around Brevard

The 2019 Flight of the Vampire Race/Walk and Fun Run coincides with the 2019 Halloweenfest in downtown Brevard, North Carolina.

https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Brevard/FlightoftheVampire5KandFunRun

OVERVIEW:
When: 10/26/2019 9:00 am
Distances: 5K Race Starts at 9.00 am & Fun Run Starts at approx. 9.03
Same day registration begins at 7.00 am. There will be a packet pick up on 10/25/2019 from 4-6 PM on the plaza on South Broad street – raining in the old hotel (use 23 S Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712) slightly up the road.

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Where is the race?
200 W Main St, Brevard, NC 28712, USA – Downtown Brevard near the Post Office in Brevard, NC. Use 159 W Main St, Brevard 28712 in your GPS.

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The course treats runners to a mix of historic homes, the railroad arts district, farm land and the scenic beauty of the Sylvan Valley and the surrounding mountains. The race course is a figure of eight – an out and back, with the starting line also serving as the finish line.

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Race Director: Michael Dexter-Smith, Rotary Club of Brevard
Race Day Director: Davis Whitfield-Cargile, Rotary Club of Brevard
Email: brevardrotarync@gmail.com or mds@xtremesoft.com
Phone and text: Mike’s phone 508-395-0224 (text to this phone) or 828-884-4184. On Race day and just prior – Davis Whitfield-Cargile whitfieldcargilelaw@gmail.com 843-812-1150

Pricing through midnight (EDT) on September 30,2019: All Categories include a shirt for all runners
5K; $35 -price includes a shirt
Fun Run – short $10 through midnight on September 30,2019 – price includes a shirt
5K – Under 18 Years Old $30 (Runners under the age of 18 only, please) – price includes a shirt
5K – Over 65 Years Old $30 (Runners over the age of 65 only, please) – price includes a shirt
5K – Active Military $15 – price includes a shirt
Family plan – 2 adults/ & children $75 (One adult pays $75) – race director will send you a discount code for the other adult and 2 children. – price includes a shirt
Teams – contact race director before September 30, 2019 – price includes shirts

Pricing after midnight (EDT) on Oct 4, 2019: (NO SHIRT INCLUDED – Shirts may be available for purchase on race day after the race is complete, but we make no guarantees.
5K is $35
Fun Run $10
5K – Under 18 Years Old – Not available after September 30
5K – Over 65 Years Old – Not available after September 30
5K – Active Military – Not available after September 30
Family plan – Not available after September 30
Teams – Not available after September 30

CASH PRIZES FOR RUNNERS
Women’s 5K First Place: $100
Men’s 5K First Place: $100
Women’s 5K Second Place: $40
Men’s 5K Second Place: $40
Women’s 5K Third Place: $20
Men’s 5K Third Place: $20

CASH PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED RUNNER (5K or Fun Run Bib required) – The judge is Josh Tilley, President, Rotary Club of Brevard.
Adults & Youth
first place; $25
Second place $10
Third place $5
Children under 10
First place $25;
Second Place $10;
third place $5

SPONSORS:
Our thanks to the following sponsors:
Gold Level: Pisgah Health Foundation
Silver level: United Way of Transylvania County and The Rotary Club of Brevard
Bronze level: Transylvania Vocational Services, Pardee UNC Health Care, City of Brevard, Sylvan Valley Family Dentistry, State Farm/Meredith Baldridge, Bluaxis/April Zeigler and the Dexter-Smith Family.

And lastly
To receive a t-shirt, your online registration must be completed by Oct 4, 2019
The children’s fun run will run around a city block and will start just after the 5K starts. Fun Run finishers will receive a medal.
After the race, join in the fun of the all day at the Halloweenfest for food, music and culture.

The Brevard Rotary thanks everyone.

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Spooky Afterschool Movie

Join us for a spooky Halloween movie where two young friends find a magic book that brings a ventriloquist’s dummy to life.

This movie is rated PG for some language and frightening scenes. Popcorn will be served.

Runtime is 90 minutes.
Audience: Teens/Tweens

Location: Waynesville Auditorium

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Pumpkin Decorating For Kids

Get ready for fall with some decorating fun! The library will provide plastic pumpkins and all the decorations.

Registration is required.
For all ages.
Call 828.356.2511 for more information or to register.

Location: Waynesville Library Auditorium

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