There will be a live German Polka Band, real German food (as well as food for kids), contests, games, cake walk, inflatables, etc. Something for everyone!
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Free Bobcats Open House & Welcome Day
Forest Floor Wilderness Programs presents…
Bobcats Forest School Open House & Sample Day
Bobcats nature connection program for children ages 3-5 starts March 7 in West Asheville. Begin your child’s life long naturalist journey now! Just a few of our fun activities will include campfire cooking, wild edible plants, natural paints and dyes, collaborative music-making, and fairy house building. As the days get warmer, we’ll begin splashing in the creek, digging clay from the banks, and even making beads and small pots and firing them in the old way, in the fire pit! Our instructors are skilled in the subtle art of holding a safe container that allows for a young child’s imagination to flourish while playing in nature.
Free welcome day on Thursday, February 28, from 11am – 3pm! Come with your child to a sample program day. We’ll follow our weekly rhythms, taking a short and fun hike to our camp, tracking the deer and listening to the birds along the way, sharing our gratitude in circle, and enjoying an inspiring story while snacking by a cozy fire we’ll build together.
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Adventure Play Conference (childcare available)
Join us for a two-day Adventure Play Conference. Playworker training will take place Friday, March 15 from 9 am to 4 pm on the BPFC campus and will feature Linda Kinney of the NC Zoo and Rich Rairigh of Be Active Kids. Participants interested in receiving Playworker Certification must also register for one of the sessions on Saturday, March 16 and complete a post-training assignment of participating in two pop-up adventure playgrounds by mid-July 2019. The cost is $10 and includes lunch and child care. Registration is limited to 35 people.
On Saturday, March 16th, two concurrent sessions will run from 9 am to 4 pm. Registration for the Saturday sessions are separate from Friday. The cost is $10 and includes lunch and child care. Session A) Linda Kinney will lead inquiry-based learning for children 5-8 years old. This training is geared for Adventure Play Enthusists, Parks and Rec. staff, afterschool teachers, environmental educators, forest school teachers, volunteers, and parents. This session will feature a one-hour slack-line demonstration by Keith Aitken of Asheville Parks & Recreation. Session B) Rich Rairigh with Be Active Kids and the PlayMobile will offer training for technical assistants, early educators, and parents around the use of Adventure Play elements and loose parts in licensed preschool settings. This session will feature a one-hour slack-line demonstration for licensed facilities by Keith Aitken of Asheville Parks & Recreation. NCDCDEE licensing consultant Iva Jean Metcalf will be available to answer questions. The location for Saturday, March 16 is Verner East. Address (2586 Riceville Road, Asheville, NC 28805).
All sessions will be hands-on and interactive so wear comfortable warm clothes and plan to play outside!
Lunch and child care available. NC DCDEE and Environmental Education Credits will be given upon request.
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March Madness – Family Fun Event
You’re invited!
Join us for our next Family Fun event “March Madness” on Sunday, March 10 at 5pm in the church gym. Shooting tournament, “Space Jam” movie, wear your favorite team jersey, pizza, popcorn, basketball cookie cake and lots more. Fun for the whole church family!
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2019 Asheville Pizza Fight
Come to the Masonic Temple for this FREE event! Watch the judges, buy and try slices from the competitors, and vote on line!
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4 Hours of Childcare + a Yearly Membership to Kids Garden AVL FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY CONTEST
Family Friendly Asheville has been gifted 4 hours of drop-in childcare (including free registration), PLUS a 1 year membership to give away to 1 LUCKY winner to Kids Garden AVL (a total value of $164!)! Kids Garden is a safe, clean and green educational learning center for all those times you need an hour (or four) without the kids. Children ages 12 months (and walking) to 12 years have fun in a captivating play space while parents get much-needed breaks. Your child will be engaged in fun activities, learning and creating through play, while you make a quiet trip to the store, take a nap, spend one on one time with one of your children, go to an appointment, attend a class, read a book, work from home uninterrupted, etc … so much potential! AND … your year long membership to visit Kids Garden grants you access to the best deals. Members receive the best hourly rates as well as the ability to buy package deals. You can count on Kids Garden’s flexible hours and experienced childcare providers for all your childcare needs. Guilt free self care! Deadline to enter is 6:00pm on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019.
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Hot Boiled Peanuts Community Jam
Dates: April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, and August 10
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Main Street Stage. Sponsored by Abba’s House. For information call Chris @ 828-216-2705
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Dr. Seuss’s Birthday event
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a free in-store read-along. Enjoy stories and giveaways.
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Kindergarten Readiness Rally – Transylvania County
Come join our GetSet partners to celebrate our children registering for kindergarten in fall of 2020! All families with preschool aged children are invited to come see all of the resources available to families and young children to make their education experience amazing!
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Meet & Greet + Sneak Peek with Local Snacks and Talent
Interested families, community members, philanthropists, and little ones are encouraged to join us as we celebrate our progress and identify our community needs during this fun Meet and Greet.
Learn about our philosophy, programs, and meet our Evolve Ambassadors and staff. Find out how you can contribute your time, talent, and treasure to our trauma-informed preschool and community center opening this Summer.
We will be raising awareness, community, and funds to bring this social justice enterprise into reality. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Everyone who comes will be entered for a chance to win a week stay at a marsh view 3 bedroom condo in Folly Beach, SC as well as other prizes.
Local snacks donated from local restaurants will tied you over until you take advantage of a discount coupon for dinner from a local “Evolve Champion” Restaurant. (Donations appreciated but no purchase necessary for entry.)
Join us after the kids go to bed at our FUNraising event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1315153041943224/
We will announce the Beach Vacation winner and other special honors and opportunities between 9:30-10:30 at One World West.
Music and dancing will keep the good vibes going late by Marley Carroll and Brandon Audette!
All donations will directly benefit Evolve Early Learning Center purchase high quality, durable flooring.
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