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Holly Jolly Christmas in July Trolley Tour

Santa is coming to town … in July! The Holly Jolly Christmas “in July” Trolley Tour will depart from the Olde World Christmas Shoppe in Biltmore Village for a festive 75 minute trip. The Trolley tour will include stories of local holiday traditions, singing of classic carols and popular Christmas songs.

This is a very special event for one day only! The Biltmore Village and the Olde World Christmas Shoppe will be hosting special events with Santa throughout the day!

Reservations are required and seats are limited. Please call us at 828-251-8687 to reserve your space!

Military Appreciation Ride

Military Appreciation Ride at Craggy Mountain Line Railroad. “We’d like to invite our amazing community to come celebrate a special day at The Craggy Mountain Line! An American flag flown in our honor by the United States Airforce on a combat mission in Afghanistan has made its way home! Please join us for the presentation ceremony, and of course, a ride on the rails in honor of our troops! All tickets are $12 and ALL proceeds will be donated to The Fellow Countrymen, which works to prevent veteran suicide by providing housing, employment opportunities, and mentorship. We can’t wait to share this day together!”

Summer Sundays with Pong AVL: Family Ping Pong Tournament

We will have 5 ping pong tables, 1 mini table, live music, wine, beer, mimosas, non-alcoholic drinks and food.

Enjoy one of central Asheville’s most pristine event spaces, complete with a koi pond and beautifully manicured grounds.

Great live music, compliments of members from Knoxville based, Boogie Knights.

Also tasty bites from the Ego Food Co. Truck including, acai bowls, avocado toasts, cali burrito and more.

Come get in on open play and/or a Family/Relative only 8 Team Draw Tournament.

*$6 General Admission Tickets get you entry inside and as much ping pong as you can play.

*$25 Team Entry(3 players at a time & 5 players max) for Family and or Friends Tournament @ 2:00 pm + unlimited play.
Ages 12 years and up required to compete in the tournament.

Parking is available next to the venue and event is rain or shine, unless further notified.

Grab a bite, play some pong and listen to some music at Haiku I do to enjoy the ultimate Sunday Fun-Day!

Advance tickets are suggested.

Asheville public art community workshops: Youth sessions (10-17yrs)

The City of Asheville, in partnership with Art Ecologie abd adé PROJECT, will host community workshops to help in the completion of a mural and two installations representing the legacy and memories of THE BLOCK. Residents are invited to become part of the artistic process. The final piece will be unveiled in September during the Goombay Festival.

The City’s Visiting Artist Project has been rebranded as Celebrating African Americans Through Public Art (CAAPA). The inaugural public artwork will be a community-informed project that will honor THE BLOCK.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Session 3)
2-6 p.m. (Session 4)
For youths, ages 10-17.

Find more information at this link: https://bit.ly/2XtcmHy

Outdoor Yoga Wednesdays at the Caboose!

May 22nd-Oct 30th

We’re hosting outdoor yoga every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 at this magical little space. Sliding scale $10-20 (cash, card, or Venmo @sruss accepted). Childcare not provided but the yard is large so kids that can play outside on their own are welcome. A variety of instructors will lead us starting with certified teacher Jennifer Bauer May 22! Glass of Jun or a drink mixed with Jun by Shanti Elixirs included post-workout for those that would like to mingle a bit too 🙂 Part of proceeds will go to YWCA of Asheville as Mad Genius Studios is committed to having each event tied to a local charity or cause as we strive to eventually become a BCorp!

Note: This address is brand new and doesn’t always show up on every GPS; type in 2 Justice Ridge Rd. and then look for the 121 Cozy Rose Lane sign next to the Cozy Rose Lane street sign immediately on the right as soon as you turn onto Justice Ridge Rd.

Parenting & Teaching Autistic Children Workshop

All three are focused on parenting and teaching Autistic children (from an Autistic perspective)

Each location only has 15-20 spots

July 20th, Asheville, NC – Ferguson Family YMCA
July 21st, Asheville, NC – Reuter Family Branch YMCA
July 27th, Asheville, NC – Veda Studios

Workshops are from 2pm- 4pm and are $25 each.

We will start with a breakdown of what words like, “masking”, “stimming”, “neurodiversity”, “sensory eating”, “info-dumping”, “special interests”, “co-morbids” and more, actually mean.

And also cover,
What to look for in a support specialist
What causes behavior
Helpful accommodations
Change the environment, not your child
How to avoid the pervasive “doom and gloom” language that surrounds an Autism diagnosis
How to select the right therapy program(s) for your family

Sundays Shop & Sip at the Caboose!

July 7th-Sept 29th

Every Sunday, we will open our thrift and upcycle shop from 1-10pm. We’ll have special guests like artists, chefs, speakers, craft sessions and more every Sunday at 3pm ($10+ depending on activity) with beer, wine, Junmosas, & cider available for purchase. Only 15 minutes from downtown Asheville with on-site parking. Sunday evenings, we’ll keep the bar open until 10pm for jam nights, lawn games, live music, campfires, and other fun shenanigans.

Summer Open House

Hello Asheville!
Mark your calendars for the Asheville YMCA’s Summer Open House. On July 27 (Saturday) from 2-8 p.m. we will have all new and unique activities for the whole family to enjoy.

We appreciate our members and our Asheville community more than words can ever describe and want to thank you all for your support. We want to showcase the diversity of our community and offerings here at the downtown Y and hope you will join us as we spice things up for this summer’s Open House and put a new twist to some of your favorite classes and activities at the Y!

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Saturday Sampler in the Studio
1:30-4:30 p.m.
9 class styles/15 min each/taught in different languages

Mobile Market & Nutrition Tours
2 p.m.
Come see the Mobile Market in action and hop in for a tour of our awesome Nutrition Hub!

Potluck on the Sundeck
2 p.m.
Join the Aquatics Team on the Sundeck for a potluck. Bring a dish you enjoy to share with other.

Sock Hop in the Studio
5:30-8 p.m.
Get your dance on, mix, and mingle with fellow members and guest

Family Movie Night – A Bug’s Life
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us in the Multi Purpose Room as we watch a family friendly movie.

OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Youth Development’s – Crafts with the Kids
(on playground weather permitting)

Volleyball and Basketball Scrimmages
Half Court games in the Gym

Wellness Floor Tours/Coaching Connections/ Personal Training Consults

AuGUEST launches. Refer a friend and receive a free month.

& SO MUCH MORE!

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