Bring the family and come craft with us! Make a chalkboard back to school board, something for your new teacher, or even for the dorm! Bonding over paint is the best way to spend quality time together!
In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints!
Held in local towns across the country, the National Night Out is a nationwide event that allows communities to interact with emergency agencies for food, fun and entertainment. Marions National Night Out includes:
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Celebrate National Night Out with Buncombe County and the YMCA of WNC with a free community swim. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Children under the age of 13 must pass a swim test to swim in the facility. If the child does not pass the swim test, they will be required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life vest and their parent/guardian must be in the water within arm’s reach. Facility is located on TC Roberson’s campus next to the tennis courts.
We hope you will join us for our HUGE opening day celebration and see all that’s new this season! First, we have a brand new play ground for the kids while Mom and Dad drink ice cold apple cider eat apple cider donuts! Try our brand new apple cannons and see if you can hit the targets! We will have You Pick and We Pick apples, homemade fried apple pies, cider and apple cider donuts, the jumping pillow and the cow train will all be running full steam ahead! We look forward to seeing you for another GREAT season! We are pet friendly as long as your fury friend is on a leash!
July 25th 12:00pm-2:00pm
FREE Slice of Pie from Baked Pie Company(Arden location ONLY), courtesy of TD Bank as a special gift to give to Baked Pie customers! “Bring your friends, family and co-workers to the Arden location for a FREE SLICE!“
Gear up for Full STEAM Ahead! This family-friendly event is bringing you a day of engaging activities that parents and kids will love. Come visit us in-store to tie-dye your own shirt, make your own slime or cereal necklace. Let’s make the most of the last days of summer!
Saturday, July 27, 2019 at NOON, at the Spring Creek Community Center everyone is invited to a showing of the film- “21 Years- A Folded Flag”. This is a documentary film directed by Richard Fitts, Jr. the son of an army Green Beret Missing-in-Action for 21 years after he served in the Vietnam War. The film chronicles Rich’s journey to learn about the fate of the father he never knew. Rich will be coming from his home near Boston Massachusetts to attend this event! His film was recently shown in an international film festival, and at several other venues since it was produced in 2018.
Food available at Dave’s 209, FREE popcorn, water & sodas. Displays including a Missing Man table, raffle, and a couple very special introductions are planned. Posters will be displayed around Spring Creek along with postcards to take to remember the date. I hope that many of our Spring Creek area residents will plan to attend this special and FREE event” .
In collaboration with adé PROJECT, City of Asheville, Celebrating African Americans through Public Arts (CAAPA) [formerly named the City of Asheville Visiting Artist Project], Art Ecologie presents…
COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS – HONORING THE LEGACY OF THE BLOCK
WORKSHOP PURPOSE + OUTCOMES ::
The City of Asheville in partnership with Art Ecologie, adé PROJECT, will host four community workshops to help in the completion of a mural and two installations representing the legacy and memories of THE BLOCK. Residents, and community members are welcomed and invited to become part of the artistic process. The final piece(s) will be unveiled in the Fall. Together, we celebrate African-Americans through public art!
SESSION DETAILS :: [be sure to rsvp for the session that corresponds with your age!]
Session I: Thursday, July 25 // Adults (18+ yrs)
11am – 1pm | Instructor(s): Monique Luck + Flavia Lovatelli | Focus: “the people and culture of community”
Session II: Thursday, July 25 // Adults (18+ yrs)
2pm – 6pm | Instructor: Francisco Gonzalez | Notes for this session: Max of 10 participants. Bring something with you that represents a memory, or story of THE BLOCK. | Focus: “the space + the place”
Session III: Friday, July 26 // Youth (10-17 yrs)
11am – 1pm | Instructor(s): Monique Luck + Flavia Lovatelli | Focus: “the people and culture of community”
Session IV: Friday, July 26 // Youth (10-17 yrs)
2pm – 6pm | Instructor: Francisco Gonzalez | Notes for this session: Max of 10 participants. Bring something with you that represents a memory, or story of THE BLOCK. | Focus: “the space + the place”
ACCESSIBILITY ::
– Spanish interpretation provided upon request, there will be 2-3 bilingual artists/instructors/facilitators on site.
– Childcare available upon request. Depending on need, this may be offsite.
– YMI is accessible by bus route. Parking for those driving will be standard parking downtown, please plan to arrive early to allot time for seeking parking.
– Elevator in building to assist those that cannot climb stairs.
FOR MORE INFO, VISIT ::
https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/community-economic-development/arts-and-events/visting-artist-program/
Free football camp for kids 7-13. Moms and Coaches welcome too.
Developing Character and Skills Through Athletics
July 23rd: Lion King