Do you love dogs? Does your child (of reading age) love dogs but dislike reading out loud? Come to see JR the Tail Waggin’ Tutor, a sweet, calm Jack Russell Terrier (Yes, an oxymoronic phrase usually), who loves for children to read to him. Each child gets at least 15 minutes to read a favorite book or pick one of ours. This builds reading confidence and enjoyment!
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Pediatric Patients’ Exhibition to Benefit Arts For Life
From April 7-23, 2018 Grovewood Gallery in Asheville will host Spring Awakening, a pediatric patients’ exhibition to benefit ARTS FOR LIFE, an Asheville-based nonprofit that provides pediatric patients and their families with arts education and engagement opportunities. An opening reception, sponsored byTHE HOP ICE CREAM CAFE, will take place on Saturday, April 7 from 2-5pm and feature live music by the HAW CREEK SWEET HOTS, refreshments, and craft activities for kids. Admission is FREE.
Spring Awakening is curated by Annie Rogers, Program Director, and Anna Long, Program Coordinator at Arts for Life. The exhibit will showcase spring-themed works of art created by pediatric patients in the Arts For Life educational art programs. All artwork will be available for sale, and 100% of proceeds will benefit Arts For Life. Grovewood Gallery will also donate 10% of all regular gallery sales from the exhibition’s opening day.
“We’ve engaged in multiple partnerships with Arts For Life throughout the years,” says Ashley Van Matre, Marketing Manager at Grovewood Gallery. “The work they do in our community is so inspiring. We’re excited to celebrate the creative efforts of their budding young artists and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their art in a public space for everyone to enjoy.”
Every day across North Carolina, Arts For Life’s team of staff members, volunteers, interns, and teaching fellows brighten the lives and healthcare experiences of children and families facing serious illnesses and disabilities. By bringing visual art, music, and creative writing education into hospitals and clinics, they help these children and teens remember that they’re not just patients: they’re artists, musicians, and poets, with a world of possibility at their fingertips.
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Valentines Day Grand ReOpening!
Wednesday February 14th, we invite you to join us in celebration of The Hop Ice Cream Grand ReOpening!!! After being Closed for Thrilling Improvements for two weeks at The Hop on Merrimon Ashley and I are ready to show off the newly reconfigured space (and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do)!
Huge shouts to all of the wonderful Hopsters, Form & Function Architecture, Twin Brother Corporation, Henco Reprographics & Henco North, Liz Roberts Works and all of the other amazingly skilled folks who have helped with such massive yet quick improvements to our little Ice Cream world – and to The Hop as a whole.
I will be posting some special sneak peeks and general newness here over the next few days, all while bubbling over with enthusiasm 🙂
- February, 10
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Chinese New Year of the Dog Kids Party
Chinese New Year
Kids Party!
Come Learn Chinese New Year traditions, play games, do puzzles and hear stories. Plus have a chance to see J.R. the Tail Waggin’ Tutor!
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PETER GROS from the Original Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom
Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m
Join wildlife expert and longtime co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, Peter Gros, as he shares his exciting world of animals, vast travel experiences, and timeless tales.
Tickets: Regular $40; Student $35; Child $20; Student Rush Day-of-Show (with valid I.D.) $10. Box Office: 828-257-4530 or www.dwtheatre.com.
- February, 10
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TEENS, Speed date with a Book (Teens ONLY)
Hey teens! Are you tired of picking up books that you couldn’t get into OR tired of reading books for class that were dull? Want a book that gives you all of the feels or maybe even one good feeling the whole time, like happiness?
Come to our Speed Date with a Book hour in the auditorium at Pack. Here’s the deal, you pick up a book, you read it for 2 minutes, if you don’t like it, leave it there and move onto the next one, make your rounds and see if you find a winner! We’ll have free chocolates and you’ll also get to leave with a free book. Win, win!
This program is for teens only! No registration necessary.
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FrogWatch Field Trip (10+yrs)
April 11th, 5:00pm-8:30 pm
RIBBIT, RIBBIT! Calling all frog lovers! FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program set up through AZA to help scientists collect data and vital information on frogs and toads. Join us for an hour-long classroom training where you will listen to the chorus of croaks, ribbits, and ‘jug-a-rums’, learn about all the native frogs and toads that live right here in western North Carolina, and identify the type of frog or toad by their call. Then we’ll head out to a couple of hoppin’ frog spots around the Asheville area to see what species we can observe. Program is geared to those ages 10 and up.
Cost: $20 per person. Bonus: If you go out and monitor for FrogWatch 4 times after this training, you can get $10 back – ask for more details!
For more information, please contact Lauren Pyle at lpyle@ashevillenc.gov or call 828-259-8085.
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Get to Know Us Parent Tours
Come observe Montessori classrooms, learn how the Montessori curriculum nurtures your child’s whole-person development, and more. We can answer any questions or specific scenarios that you might have.
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Pop-in & Play (2.5-5yrs)
You and your child (2.5-5 years olds) are invited to a playdate in one of our beautiful classrooms with our Montessori trained teachers. Come discover Montessori and see if your child is ready for preschool, Montessori style.
Play dates are free and space is limited!
Sign up by calling (828) 669-8571 or email diane@swanmont.org.
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Make And Take Valentine Workshop
Come join us for this kid-friendly workshop. We’ll be using Chalk Couture to customize small chalkboards into Valentine’s. You can pick and choose your colors and your transfers. Grab your kids, grandkids or come alone. ALL are welcome! We’ll provide the chalkboard and all supplies. $10 workshop fee should be prepaid to secure your seat.
- February, 8
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