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International SUNday

International SUNday is an annual solar outreach event celebrating the summer solstice, featuring the Earth’s nearest star – our Sun!

Join the Astronomy Club of Asheville this Sunday, June 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon of observing through safe solar telescopes!

The event is free and open to the general public.

Located in parking lot P8 off Campus View Rd (opposite the Reuter Center) on the north end of the UNC Asheville campus (https://maps.unca.edu/).

Remember, this event is subject to weather. Please check the Astronomy Club of Asheville website (www.AstroAsheville.org) as conditions could cancel this solar observing event. Check-in again after 10:00 a.m. on the day of the observing session for the latest info and update.

For more, follow this link: http://www.astroasheville.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/International-SUNday.pdf

Science Jamboree

On a select Fridays each month, the Learning Center will offer events designed especially for families visiting our campus. Friday Science Jamborees will feature live music, snacks from Smiley’s, presentations at the AdventureDome planetarium, stargazing at the Sky Deck and tours of the NASA artifact, mineral, and meteorite exhibits!

Science Jamboree is a Rain Or Shine evening event that showcases the night sky from a variety of perspectives and experiences.

Reservations are required for this event: $20 (adults), $8 (children age 6-11), with children 5 and under FREE.

Sleep Tight Kids Benefit Concert featuring Groove Connection

Bring the whole family out for a fun evening of friends and music all while benefiting a great organization! For the adults there will be beer and entertainment provided and for the kids the Kona ice cream truck will be on site!

Cost: minimum donation per adult is $15; minimum donation per child is $10 (16 and under)

Papa Strong AVL – Date with Dad Kindermusik Class

Join Kindermusik teacher Ms. Yvette (value $20) for some musical fun with your child/ren. You will have the opportunity to download music to practice with your kids at home! Ice cream at The Hop following the music class.

We must have at least four (4) sign up or will be forced to cancel. Please RSVP immediately! This event is FREE

Twilight in the Treetops – Night Climbs

This mystical climbing experience is offered Saturday Nights from June 7-August 30, and Thursday Nights  June 19-August 7 at 7:45 pm.

Imagine climbing 40 feet in the air and zipping along a hang glider or a sky kayak in the largest adventure park in Western North Carolina. Then, as the sun starts to set, the challenges become illuminated with over 15,000 colored twinkle and laser lights. Five of the Adventure Park’s aerial trails become illuminated with all their leaves, cables, ropes and platforms. Our Twilight Climb is a great way to celebrate with friends and family.  It can also be a fun way to have a date!

To book your Twilight experience, call 828.225.2921. (The Black Trail is not available for Twilight Night Climbs.) Reservations are suggested!

Headlock on Hunger Food Drive

Join #teamheadlock Wednesday July 11th at the Ingles on Tunnel Rd, we are collecting food for kids on break from school who may not have enough to eat at home! Your donation of easy to prepare food will help a child in need. Meet WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross, Edge, Beth Phoenix and JJ Dillon!

Meet Team Headlock featuring Our WWE Hall of Famers! 10:00am-Noon and 1:00pm-3:00pm

Fairy Garden Workshop

Come join the fairy team for a magical day of creating your own complete, tabletop fairy garden. Gardens can include a fairy house, garden paths, and much more all beautifully landscaped in a garden dish. Children may participate with an accompanying adult. No skills needed. $50. Limited to 12

Fairy Days (4+yrs)

June 21 & 22, 9:30-11:30 & 1:00-3:00

A wonderful, imagination filled day for children ages 4 and up to play in the magical world of Fairies. Come join our Fairy team for an exciting, fun-filled day in the Fairy Garden. Activities include Fairy tea, crafts and a tour of the Fairy Garden.

Limited to 12 children per session. $20 per child, $35 for two siblings. Register early as this is one of our most popular events!

End of Summer Bash

Come celebrate the end of summer with Historic Johnson Farm! Games, wagon rides, popcorn and lemonade. Bring a picnic lunch to eat beforehand. FREE!

Nora Brooks Historical Presentations

Meet the husband and father behind the great general Robert E. Lee through the eyes of his youngest daughter, Mildred. This performance is biographical in content, fully researched and presented with humor, drama and passion. Nora presents in full period dress and thrills to interact with the audience. Questions on the characters, life of the soldier, military events and the era in general are welcomed and lead to lively discussions about the many facets of this time in American history. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this step back in time. $5 adults, $3 students.

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