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Monthly Fertility Awareness Meetup

Did you know that the menstrual cycle is considered a vital sign? Yup, just like a heart rate or blood pressure, symptoms can tell you of an underlying health issue that needs tending. Whether you are on hormonal birth control and looking to get off, suffering form painful period or are looking to understand how to chart your bodies fertile signs, there will be something for you here.

The revolution of women taking back their their reproductive health and sovereignty is growing and learning how to chart your cycle is an amazing tool that fosters body literacy.

This group is for women and female bodied folks only

We will chat and have tea while we discuss how fertility awareness works & what you need to get started!

Suggested donation $5-10, no one turned away for lack of funds

We are located in a private studio in downtown Weaverville, exact location is given upon your confirmation

Mini Garden Project

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
If your family plans to participate and wants plants and seeds that the Master Gardeners provide, you must sign up by contacting Holly Jordan at holly_jordan@ncsu.edu or call 828-255-5522 by Friday, May 24th.

This is an opportunity to “dig in” and have fun with your own vegetable garden while learning through input provided by Extension Master Gardeners. The Master Gardeners will visit your garden during the summer and provide you with information and suggestions for helping you grow a successful home vegetable garden! This opportunity is open to ANY of our 4-H families. We welcome a variety of gardens: ground gardens, raised gardens, container gardens, and more.

Otherwise, you can participate in the project, but you will need to provide your own plants. Whether you provide your own plants or the Master Gardeners provide them for you, please sign up so that we can ensure that we visit your garden and include you in any updates later on.

Parenting Together

Parenting Together, presented by Carolina Pediatric Therapy, a night for parents to learn about common parenting challenges and take away practical skills to utilize on a daily basis. Our speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nutritionist, and behavioral health therapists will cover a wide range of topics. They will share beneficial information about symptoms, coping skills, and parenting tips. Parents will have the opportunity to learn evidence-based solutions and identify signs and the benefits from therapy services. This event can benefit parents with children of all ages.

Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/2JnDUH3

Forest Fridays Kids Nature Program

Forest Fridays Nature Program begins June 7th!
This will be a weekly program in June on Friday’s from 9am-12pm.

For the first Friday we will do an intro to singing and herbalism. They will learn vocal warm ups, breathing techniques for singing and a couple songs. They will have an intro to herbalism by learning about several plants for medicine. And LOTS of fun time exploring in nature.

* Drop off your kids with Deanna Rose at Bent Creek( right next to the Arboretum off Brevard Rd. I will give you all more details soon about the exact drop off location within Bent Creek.
Parents are welcome to stay if they want!

Cost for 3 hrs: $30 per kid for one class ( this is a great deal because I normally charge $20-$25 an hour for childcare)
$111/ for all four classes

Maximum kids 10
Please register by texting me at 615-440-8394
And sending a deposit through paypal

Deanna Rose was born and raised in Nashville, TN. Surrounded by music, she grew up in choirs and took singing lessons on music row. She is a graduate from Warren Wilson College with a Degree in Gender & Women’s Studies and Anthropology. She also is a Certified Holistic Herbalist from the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine. Deanna Rose has been doing childcare on and off for 15 years. She teaches singing classes with kids, herbalism and gardening. She loves getting children to enjoy nature through singing, education, movement , art and meditation.

Neighborhood Block Party

Meet your neighbors. music, games, celebrity dunk tank, and more! The afternoon vinyl & good vibes spun by Oso Rey. Games for kids, games for adults, drink specials & more!

 

MAY 18th: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
— State St — Piercy St
— Bradley St — Collins St
— Frances St — Metcalf St
— Wellington St — Ridgelawn Rd

JUNE 15th: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
–Swannanoa Ave –Pennsylvania Place
–Pennsylvania Ave — Michigan Ave
–Montana Ave –Richmond Ave
–Alabama Ave –Fifth Ave
–Pineview Street

JULY 20th: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
–Wamboldt Ave –Riverview Dr
–Mountain Song Ln –Grandview Dr
–Crestmont Ave –Beverly Rd
–Euclid Blvd –Brownwood Ave
–Elkin St

AUG 17th: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
–Hanover St. –Brownwood Ct
–Short Michigan –Amboy Rd
–State St. –Stewart St
–Kentucky Ave –Cordova St
–Parkway Dr

SEPT 21st: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
–Vermont Ave –Virginia Ave
–Hudson St –Nebraska Ave
–Brucemont Circle –Nevada Ave
–Allen St. –Langwell Ave
–Fairfax Ave –Hubbard Ave
–Brevard Rd

OCT 19th: We want to party with our Neighbors from:
–Westwood Place –Seven Oaks Rd
–Tremont St. –Waynesville Ave
–Deavers St –Logan Ave
–Craven St –Vandalia Ave
–Dellwood St

 

Open Wide-A CommUNITY Arts Festival

Open Wide is a CommUNITY Arts Festival. This gathering is being co-created by Community Ambassadors and Artists to bring a showcase of our many many gifts that we want to share with YOU! This event is a FUNdraiser and supports the Foundation of Open Wide, A Community Fund for Preferred Health and Dental Care and all the people who put energy into making it happen! This event is held at Living Arts Foundation, a community art center in Candler, NC. Come check it out!

Suggested Donation $10-$30 and Children are Free! Rain or Shine!

We will be offering a Daytime line-up featuring a Children’s Costume Dance Party, Sunset Unity Drum Circle, healing arts, workshops, Yoga, vendors, artists, food, beverages, music, and more!

*Yoga 1:30p Bring your Mats!
A collaboration of yin & yang, Audra Aditi Ra leads a gentle hatha yoga practice for healing and harmony, while Noah Proudfoot provides a musical backdrop of looped guitar, electronic beats, synthesizer, and Native American flute. This sensory immersion creates a powerful container for deep peace and connection. Enjoy the benefits of therapeutic yoga and sound meditation integrated into one class that will leave you feeling both energized and restored.

*Children’s Costume Dance Party 3p

*Drum Class with 5:30p
Theodis Jenkins – You will not want to miss the joyful presence of this very dedicated rhythm maker . Theodis is a co-creator of Rhythm & Flow Blue Ridge and performer in Asheville , and has a unique and joyfilled style, while teaching beginner technique, african, middle eastern and creative rhythms on hand drum.

Sunset Unity Drum Circle Workshop 6:30p Learn how to participate with your heart and your abilities, as beginner or expert drummer , ALL PEOPLE and levels are welcome. Each will feel a greater sense of understanding the collective potentials of circling together and how we may bring the magic of community into being … with each of you a vital part! Peace Thru Unity – Duende

9pm Dance Party-
Dj Smokifantstic
Is an eclectic sound stylist who has been djing for almost 10 years. Her love for music has taken her all over the world. Her favorite spots include The Midem Music Festival in Cannes France and The Owl Tribe tour with Kelley Maize and Mayan Elder Ach Tah. Three Days of Light Festival. She currently resides in Asheville and plays in many local venues there.

You can listen to her mixes on her facebook page Smokifantastic

We will continue the gathering into the night with music and dancing!

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the schedule of events!

Want to share your gifts?

Looking for more Music and Art!

Volunteers work 3 hour shifts and receive entry, food, and tea!

Vendors pay 22% of sales. As a new event, we want to ensure everyone succeeds!

Please message us From this event page or at openwidewnc@gmail.com to apply!

Sparky’s Summer Bash with WAXON Studio

Summer time is almost here! Celebrate Sparky’s two-year anniversary with us June 1st, 12-4PM. Our next-door friends at WAXON Studio will be partying-it-up with an outdoor Tie Dye Station while Sparky’s offers Fairy Hair and refreshments indoors!

This event is free and open to all, so bring the whole family! Message Sparky’s or WAXON on Facebook if you have any questions.

Yard Sale

We are having a yard sale at Lyda Farms May 17-19, 8:00 – 4:00 each day. antique tools, vintage ladders, wooden apple boxes, chest freezer and more

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