LIGHTING UP MAGGIE VALLEY – a kick off to the winter season! Join us and participate in the Santa Strut/Santa Costume Contest, the Ugly Sweater Contest,sing Christmas Carols with Laura Hawthorne – Christian Recording Artist, enjoy a performance by Voices in the Laurel, and for the finale – everyone will walk to the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Waterfall for the Lighting Up of the Valley! Admission is free and they will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the local food pantry, monetary gifts to benefit the Friends of Haywood County Animal Shelter, and they are also accepting winter coats for a Coat Drive. This is a family friendly event, so come on out to see the Valley in all its glory!!
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For Kids: Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE: A Dance Company (3rd-12th Grade)
Special daytime show for kids, students, families, and community groups! Combining music, movement, and spoken word, this vibrant dance company meshes African and modern dance in works that lift the spirit. In a performance designed for young people, choreographer Ronald K. Brown and the dancers of EVIDENCE explore themes of human struggles, triumphs, and the importance of community.
Please note that Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools are closed this day, so parents, grandparents, guardians, after-school program directors, and community group leaders are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to treat students/children with a trip to see live dance performance. Recommended for Grades 3-12.
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Holiday Wreath Workshop
Pat Piercy will lead a Holiday Wreath Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 17 starting at 10:00. Create your own holiday wreath with your personal touch. Space is limited to 15 people. Call 828-668-9259 to reserve your spot. Cost is $12 per person for provided materials.
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Winter Faire- Joyful Giving!
This event is not to be missed. Hands on crafts for kids, local artisan market, warm food and drinks — magic for the whole family!
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Kids Winter Break Improv Camp (7-10yrs)
Asheville Improv Collective presents AIC Kid Improv Camp, a theatrical workshop for students ages 7-10.
Students will have the experience of working on a professional stage with experienced instructors, Katie Jones and Marlene Thompson! This 3 day workshop will include theatre games, creative drama, character development, and Scene work, all grounded in the technique of improvisation! The workshop will culminate in a sharing of work with friends and family.
The workshop will take place over Winter Break – Wednesday, December 20 through Friday, December 22 from 9am-5pm at The Magnetic Theatre, located at 375 Depot St. in Asheville’s River Arts District. Cost is $249 for the 3 day camp.
Questions: Contact Dana Hall at 972.672.0362 or dana@aicasheville.com
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First Friday Art Walk
Explore 25 downtown galleries, studios and museums — all located within a half mile radius.
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Hike Smokemont Loop Trail
HIKE SMOKEMONT LOOP TRAIL
November 14 • 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
6.5 mile hike loops around a beautiful, wooded trail
Please bring:
• Comfortable, waterproof hiking shoes
• Snacks and lunch
• Walking sticks
• Rain Gear
• Any medications and information about allergies • Water
$8 PER PERSON for WaynesvilleRec. Center members
$10/person
for non-members
For more information contact Tim Petrea at 828.456.2030 or by email tpetrea@waynesvillenc.gov
This is considered to be a moderate hike. -Moderate hikes mean- some elevation changes, either up or down. Distances are usually 5-10 miles. Trails include rocks, roots, water passage, and/or steps. Slopes are not very steep or long, but enough to stress the body and raise the heart rate. Please make your own judgement as to whether you can hike this or not. Contact them if you have further questions.
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Glow Run – Fletcher Park
*** Rescheduled from Dec 9th
THE 4TH ANNUAL
NCSHP TROOP G 5K & FUN RUN
FEBRUARY 17th @ 5:15 PM (DARK)
PACKET PICK UP 3:00PM-4:45PM
AT FLETCHER PARK
25 HOWARD GAP ROAD FLETCHER, NC
TO BENEFIT HENDERSON COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS AND
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
REGISTRATION AND DONATIONS@
HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/
5K=$25
FUN RUN=$20
MUST REGISTER BY 12/1/2017 TO GET A GLOW RUN SHIRT
NOTE: PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING A FLASHLIGHT!!
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Canton Christmas Parade
The Canton Christmas Parade will be held on December 5, 2019 at 6pm in downtown Canton. This year’s them is “No place like Home for Christmas”. We encourage all entries to be lit as this is a night parade. Please contact Denise Holcombe at 235-2760 for information and to enter the parade. All entries are entered on a first come first serve basis until full so don’t delay!!
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Veterans Day Commemoration Celebration
Saturday, November 11 from 11 am -1 pm your local Spruce Pine Walmart Supercenter will be honoring our Service Men and Women both active and Veteran. Come on out for free cupcakes and coffee. We will have special recognitions and color guard presenting our colors.
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