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“10 Parks in 10 Days” Tour

ECOEXPLORE IS EXPANDING!
The North Carolina Arboretum, has partnered with the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation to expand the Arboretum’s ecoEXPLORE citizen-science youth program to all 41 North Carolina state park locations in 2019! To celebrate this new initiative and launch the parks’ new ecoEXPLORE HotSpot locations (designated areas to observe plants and wildlife), the Arboretum will launch a “10 Parks in 10 Days” tour Monday, July 8, through Saturday, July 20. This kick-off event will include free public science events and demonstrations at 10 selected state parks over the course of 10 days, including:

👉 JULY 8th @ Chimney Rock Park
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👉 JULY 9th @ Gorges State Park
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👉 JULY 10th @ Mount Mitchell State Park
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👉 JULY 11th @ Crowders Mountain State Park
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👉 July 13th @ Hanging Rock State Park
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👉 JULY 14th @ Jordan Lake State Park
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👉 JULY 15th @ William B. Umstead State Park
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👉 JULY 18th @ Jockey’s Ridge State Park
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👉 JULY 19th @ Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
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👉 JULY 20th @ Carolina Beach State Park
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Launched in 2016, The North Carolina Arboretum’s ecoEXPLORE (Experiences Promoting Learning Outdoors for Research and Education) initiative is an innovative program for children in grades K-8 that combines natural science exploration with kid-friendly technology to help foster children’s interests in science and scientific careers. Children are encouraged to get outdoors, make photographic observations of plants and wildlife, and upload their findings online, in order to earn prizes, badges and invitations to special events. Observations can be made in the wild, in a participant’s backyard or at an official ecoEXPLORE “HotSpot,” a designated area that serves as a frequent hub for wildlife.

Participation in the ecoEXPLORE program is FREE, and parents or guardians can sign up their child online at ecoexplore.net

Southern Life Saturdays

July 13th: Ice Cream Social … History and dessert combine at this delicious program! We will be serving ice cream sundaes at the Vance Birthplace Spring House, where visitors can learn why natural springs were so important to mountain settlers. Enjoy a tasty treat, fun crafts, and some “cool” history during the heat of summer! Tickets are $3

Aug 24th: Sewing Circle … Join us for an afternoon of hand sewing! Jenny Webb, president of the Mountain History & Culture Group, will host a guided workshop on millinery. Learn about the fabric and construction of 19th century caps, then stitch your own! This workshop is designed for sewers of all ages and skill levels. $10 registration fee covers all supplies and materials. Call (828) 645-6706 to register.

The Muppet Movie 40th Anniversary Showing

July 25th, 12:30pm:

  • Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 @ 292 Thetford Street, Asheville, NC 28803

July 30th 12:30pm & 7:00pm: 

  • The Carolina Asheville @ 1640 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803

  • Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 @ 292 Thetford Street, Asheville, NC 28803

 

Bold Rock Mills River presents: Cider Cinema!

Bold Rock Mills River presents: Cider Cinema! A unique cinematic experience featuring: Bold Rock Hard Cider, Bold Bites Food Truck, and a movie screening on the jumbo screen! Movies start at dusk, and shown in either the cider garden or taproom, dependent on time of year. Kid friendly!

THE LINEUP:

Dec 19th, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Elf

Jan 10th: Mama Mia

Feb 14th: Sleepless in Seattle

Mar 13th: Space Jam

Apr 10th: The Big Lebowski (RATED R)

May 15th: Stepbrothers (RATED R)

June 12th: The Little Rascals

July 10th: The Breakfast Club

Aug 14th: Top Gun

Sept 11th: Dirty Dancing

Oct 2nd: Jurassic Park

Oct 9th: E.T.

Oct 16th: Hocus Pocus

Oct 23rd: Halloween (RATED R)

Oct 30th: Halloweentown

Nov 13th: Nightmare Before Christmas

Dec 18th: The Santa Claus

 

Everybody Says Meow! Author Reading

Constance Lombardo reads her new picture book, Everybody Says Meow… with audience participation!

Everybody Says Meow! Or do they? Fans of Sandra Boynton and of Jules Feiffer’s classic Bark, George will meow, bark, and ribbit when they hear this hilarious picture book about a waggish group of adorable animals that just cannot follow one simple instruction.

Constance Lombardo is an author, illustrator, and cat expert who can say meow in several languages. She is the creator of a middle grade series, Mr. Puffball, about a clever group of Hollywood cats. Stick Dog creator Tom Watson called Mr. Puffball “freaky, furry, and first-rate fun!” When she isn’t drawing or writing, Constance likes to visit the many waterfalls in Western North Carolina or rummage through Asheville’s local indie bookstores. Plus, she likes carrot cake. Visit her at www.constancelombardo.com.

 

Tools for Schools Chick-Fil-A Night

Batman, Belle, and the Chick Oil A Cow are inviting us to bring school supplies in return for a gift from Chick-Fil-A

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July 11th: Chick-Fil-A Merrimon @ 170 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, North Carolina 28801

July 16th: Chick-Fil-A South Asheville @ 1832 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, North Carolina 28803

Ice Cream Mixer! (Rising K & 1st Grade)

Calling all rising kindergarten and first grade girls! You are invited to a Girl Scout ice cream mixer on Friday, July 19 at 6 p.m.! Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem! We’ll have information on-hand to share what girls can do through Girl Scouting as a Daisy Girl Scout!

We’re turning our Girl Scout building into a whimsical place of dreamy treats and FUN activities! Bring a topping to share and you’ll get to access:
– homemade ice cream making station
– outdoor skill-building activities
– games
– crafts to make and take
& more!

Questions? Contact Mindy Smith at msmith@girlscoutsp2p.org or 828-210-9036.

Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night at Patton Pool in Hendersonville with the Hendersonville Family YMCA. Admission starts at 8:30pm, and movie starts at dark. Hendersonville Family YMCA manages the pool for the city, but it is a public pool. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to attend. Concessions will be available for sale, and people can definitely float and swim in the pool! They also will have many of their chairs available, but folks should bring blankets or camping chairs if they want to make sure to be comfortable. $5/Per Family

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July 11th: Emoji Movie
July 25th: Despicable Me

FREE Kids Movie

Join us for a Free kids movie up in our loft theater at 11 am on Saturdays!

Blueberry Picking

Mid to late June begins Blueberry season in Western North Carolina. You can find them in abundance at the Farmers Markets, or you can make a day of it with the family, and pick yourself a pint or gallon or two at one of the many u-pick farms in our area. We have a few options for You Pick (U-Pick) blueberries in the Asheville area. See them all HERE

 

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