June 2nd: Written in the Stars- Hear the Greek Myth of Perseus and make a 3D origami star.
June 9th: Web of Life- Hear Native American Stories about Grandmother spider and make a dream catcher
June 16th: Learn to Play the Harmonica
June 23rd: Song Bird’s Delight- Hear the story of a Wood Thrush’s migration and make a paper songbird.
We already know that Biltmore Park is your source for fun! We are throwing THE biggest party in Asheville! We love Cinco de Mayo and we love the Kentucky Derby, but we love celebrating them together!! At noon, we transform Cecil Park in Town Square into a live music venue! DJ Mad Sci gets the party going at 12 PM. Get ready for Unspoken Tradition as they take the stage from 3-6 PM and closing down the show for us will be The Diamond River Band playing from 7-10 PM. Live DJ indoors to keep the party going from 10-2 AM
Beer,mint juleps, food, games, prizes, giveaways. Free Cinco de Derby t-shirts to the first 50 guests! This party will be epic!
Be a part of history this Cinco!
It’s that time again… free comics and much much more. As our tradition 50% off trades and graphic novels. Used $1 comics are 25 cents. The return of the insane $2.99 dump bin. Who knows what you will find?
Come cheer on local Special Olympics athletes at the May 3, 2018 Spring Games at TC Roberson High School football field. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:15 am.
Buncombe County Special Olympics will host the 2018 Spring Games Day event beginning at 9am. Athletes, from across Buncombe County, ages 6 years through adult will compete and show their skills in various track and field events.
The annual Spring Games are the program’s largest event drawing upwards of 500 athletes and 1000 volunteers to showcase the comradery and competitive talents of area Special Olympic athletes. The Spring Games complement the program’s year round athletic training and competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Buncombe County Special Olympics encourages the local community to attend the Spring Games to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the athletes and to highlight the support of their accomplishments. Like any local athlete, Special Olympics athletes need to hear the cheers and encouragement of their fans.
Visitors to the games can stop by and visit the Olympic Village and visit a variety of local mascots from area businesses and sports teams. There will be face painters, dance music, and live animals from the North Buncombe High School Chapter of the Future Farmers of America.
Come by the library and check out our amazing collection of books set in the Star Wars universe. Do a craft, have an Endor Moon Pie, or be a bounty hunter and hunt down the scum and villainy hiding out in our library. Costumes are encouraged—you may be featured on our Facebook page!
The BEST of the fest, accessible & free to all, is the Bread Fair on Saturday, 10-2pm. Many vendors will be hawking their loaves, pastries, merch, & more, at this awesome event.
Monthly social events for individuals with disabilities and their families! More information each month will be posted on their Facebook page.
Join us at the Edneyville Library for a morning of bluegrass music. Fun for all ages!
Join us for live music and ice cream! Together, Dulci and Kevin play a blend of their original tunes and covers rich with vocal harmonies, lush keys, and electric guitar. As members of Holy Ghost Tent Revival, the two play together frequently and have developed a great synchronicity in their performance. Friendship with ice cream and music, how can you go wrong??
Register to volunteer during our 2018 Days of Caring! On Friday, May 11th, and Saturday May 12th, 2018, hundreds of volunteers in Henderson County will be helping nonprofit agencies fulfill much needed work projects. Whether it’s landscaping, painting, cleaning, building, sorting food and clothing, sewing, or helping with outreach and office work, this is a day when everyone can help in some small (or big) way! Find your project and register at the link above.