Experience how the settlers of the 18th Century shopped for goods. We will have vendors in 18th-century dress selling items referring to the 18th century. Clothing, soaps, candles, books, hand-crafted pottery, Pewter, etc.
We are not state owned, all work and upkeep of this fort is by donations only. The admission is free but donations would be greatly appreciated.
Jan 27th, Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th, Mar 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st
Take some time for yourself on a Saturday night and drop your kiddos off for creative movement, restorative play, mindfulness, and self-expression through YOGA & ART.
Ages 3 +
Suggested donation $15-30
Check Facebook page for any schedule changes!
Are you a parent who would like to communicate more effectively with your children? Frustrated with the lack of cooperation, or regretful at losing your temper? You’re invited to a FREE mini-workshop at Jubilee! Community, (enter 101 Wall St.) on Sunday, February 11 from 11am to 12 noon. We’ll work in pairs with the “Conscious Communication Cards” of Lori Petro and the Feelings and Needs cards, plus heart coherence from the Connection Practice. Receive empathy from peers, and learn to give it to your kids. Please let me know if you can come: cathyfholt@gmail.com, or 828-545-9681.
Join us this Sunday, February 4th for our Super Bowl 52 & Ale House 7 Year Anniversary Party!!! Drink specials all day, food specials starting at 5pm. Eight televisions all with sound so every seat has a winning view! Come on down and see us!
Learn the “Hands On Guide to CPR”, First Aid, Fire Safety and life saving tips & techniques from Henderson County EMS. Q&A to follow.
The best-of-five match series will be played at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, N.C., Feb. 10-11, on an indoor hard court. This is the first time that Asheville is hosting Fed Cup. The U.S. team comes to the city after winning its record 18th Fed Cup title in November against Belarus, 3-2, in Minsk. This was the U.S.’s first Fed Cup title since 2000.
Play begins on both Saturday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11, at 12:30 p.m. ET. On Saturday, two singles matches will take place. On Sunday, play will continue with two reverse singles matches and the doubles match. A revised schedule for Sunday may take place if a team clinches in the third or fourth match. Tennis Channel will present live daily coverage.
Former world No. 1 and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, fellow former world No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, 2017 US Open and Australian Open semifinalist and world No. 9 CoCo Vandeweghe, and world No. 64 Lauren Davis will represent the U.S. in the 2018 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group First Round against the Netherlands.
Community events taking place during Fed Cup Week include:
Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Net Generation Kids’ Day and U.S. Captain Kathy Rinaldi Appearance
8:30-11 a.m., U.S. Cellular Center Exhibition Hall
The USTA and USTA North Carolina will be hosting some 300 kids from Buncombe County elementary schools for special Net Generation clinics. Net Generation is the USTA’s new unified youth initiative to inspire the next generation of tennis players. Team USA Captain Kathy Rinaldi will join the clinic at 10:30 a.m. and Ingles will provide all participants with healthy snacks. The participating students won an essay contest to take part in the clinic.
Friday, Feb. 9 – Fed Cup Official Draw Ceremony, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12 p.m., U.S. Cellular Center Stadium Court
Members of the U.S. and Netherlands Fed Cup teams, as well as special guests, will take part in the 2018 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Official Draw Ceremony to determine the player matchups for the weekend’s competition. This event, held on stadium court at the U.S. Cellular Center, will be open to the public and include the opportunity for fans to take photos with the Fed Cup trophy, an appearance by Fed Cup mascot Ace, and the opportunity for the community to watch the draw take place and see their favorite players. Doors will open at11:45 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 9-Sunday, Feb. 11 – USTA Player Development Camp & Kids’ Clinic Appearances
Omni Grove Park Tennis Courts
USTA Player Development will be hosting a camp throughout the weekend with rising young American players, who will train with each other and cheer on Team USA at the matches. They will also take part in clinics with local kids. Players include Cori “Coco” Gauff, 13, the 2017 junior US Open singles finalist; Whitney Osuigwe, 15, the No. 1-ranked junior in the world and 2017 junior French Open girls’ singles champion; and Top 100 player Jennifer Brady, 22, who reached the fourth round of both the 2017 US Open and Australian Open and was a Fed Cup practice partner for the 2017 final in Belarus.
Saturday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11 – NJTL Net Generation Clinics
9 a.m.-12 p.m., U.S. Cellular Center Exhibition Hall
On Saturday and Sunday, the USTA and USTA North Carolina will be hosting some 75 kids from local National Junior Tennis and Learning network (NJTL) organizations. NJTL is made up of more than 350 tennis and education chapters nationwide that are supported by the USTA Foundation through grants, scholarships, and technical assistance. These chapters reach more than 225,000 under-resourced youth on an annual basis. Following the clinics, participants will then attend the matches. Ingles will provide all participants with lunch.
Saturday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11 – Green Ball, Middle School, and High School Net Generation Clinics 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
At locations off-site, USTA North Carolina will be hosting 50 middle school and high school players for Net Generation tennis clinics. It will also be hosting a Green Ball camp for youth players age 10 and under, which is the highest level of play within the age group. Players were selected from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee and will be led by four female coaches from their respective states. The players will participate in both a training camp and finish with a fun team competition at the conclusion of the weekend. Following the clinics, participants will then travel to the U.S. Cellular Center to attend the matches.
In addition, local kids involved in the clinics will have a special role in the matches as part of the Net Generation initiative. Prior to the matches, kids will play on stadium court as part of a Net Generation demonstration. Local kids will also escort the players during the Opening Ceremony on Saturday and participate in the coin toss for each match with the chair umpire and competing players.
Other community events taking place around Asheville during Fed Cup Week include adult clinics and a Pride Day Brunch. In addition, prior to Sunday’s play, a wheelchair tennis exhibition will be held on-court at the U.S. Cellular Center featuring North Carolina native Conner Stroud.
Sleepovers are so much fun! We invite your favorite stuffed animal-or one you are willing to part with for a night-for a fun sleepover at the library! Drop-off times will be during Family Storytime from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and for those who cannot make that time you are welcome to drop off between 5:00-6:00 p.m. Have your picture made with your stuffed animal, enjoy a quick snack, read your animal a bedtime story, and tuck them in for a cozy night at the library. Pick-up will be Wednesday, Feb. 14th from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 1-8 and no sign-up is necessary. Call the Canton Library at 648-2924 if you have any questions.
Friday, February 9, 5:30-8pm
Youth in K-5th grades show off your mad dance skills at our Valentine’s Dance.
January-April
2nd & 4th Mondays of Each Month, 5-6pm
This program is designed for individuals with disabilities, ages 10 and older. This program uses art as a therapeutic outlet to explore emotion and self-image. Program goals are to promote personal development, learning a new leisure activity, as well as enhancing quality of life.
Location: West Asheville Community Center
Fee: $20 per month
828-232-4529, trprogram@ashevillenc.gov
January-April
2nd & 4th Mondays of Each Month, 5-6pm
This program is designed for individuals with disabilities, ages 10 and older. This program uses art as a therapeutic outlet to explore emotion and self-image. Program goals are to promote personal development, learning a new leisure activity, as well as enhancing quality of life.
Location: West Asheville Community Center
Fee: $20 per month
828-232-4529, trprogram@ashevillenc.gov