Did you know that Play-Doh was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 1998? It’s kind of a big deal. September 16th is National Play-Doh Day and we are celebrating at Pack Library! Play-Doh, tools, and fun play kits of all kinds will be available all day. Parents and children are invited to drop in and play anytime.
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Friends of the Enka Candler Library 20th Anniversary Celebration
Meet the Friends of the Enka-Candler Library
The Enka-Candler Branch Library is fortunate to have an active, vibrant Friends group. At the monthly meetings, there is always worthwhile business transacted and money spent because we Friends – all 85 of us – love our branch.
Children’s/family programming is a huge focus of our efforts, and the E-C Branch has been a pioneer in offering Spanish story time, Lego Club, Cosplay Club, and the newest addition, a craft corner. Summer Reading requires the biggest outlay of money, but we feel it benefits our community more than any other program by providing an early and hopefully life-long love of books. This year we involved adults in Summer Reading with a BINGO game which proved popular.
We host several adult programs each year, from Cooking with Herbs to Save the Enka Jet to Raising Chickens to a program about Cataloochee.
To provide the money for our many commitments to the library, we host spring and fall BIG book sales and have an ongoing sale of paperback and hard back novels. We support Chautauqua. We support our fine staff with treats during holidays and lunch on Library Staff Appreciation Day. We support the extras that the county does not provide – furniture, book marks, baby bags and first library card bags, as well as buying supplemental books and periodicals.
We do a lot for our community in a very small space. Therefore, we are all looking forward to the year 2020 when there is money in the county budget for the E-C Branch to expand into a county-owned space next door which will double the library’s size. Thus, we are focused on future needs while providing for the here and now.
Our most exciting fall event will be the Friday, September 15 day-long celebration of two decades in this location. Friday, September 15, 1997, is when it all began. Attendees will enjoy 20th anniversary cake, reminiscing, and some surprises. We invite everyone to stop by for refreshments and sharing some memories as we celebrate our first 20 years and look with anticipation to the future.
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Family Acrobatics Open House
FREE class for families! Family Acrobatics open house from 6-7:00 pm. Bring your kids age 7+ and try out some fun games and acro poses. It’s a great way to bond with your kids. Decide if you like it and then sign up for our series!
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Annual Asheville Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Food Truck Festivals of America is heading to North Carolina for the 3rd Annual Asheville Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival! Featuring some of the area’s most popular food trucks, dishing out fan favorites. Along with dozens of regional and national craft breweries, FTFA will be bringing the ultimate food truck experience with entertainment and games for the entire family to Asheville on Saturday, 11/2 from 12pm to 5pm. Get your half-off General Admission Tickets ONLINE now! GA Tickets – $5 in advance, $10 at the gate.
Truck lineup:
*subject to change*
Brain Freeze LLC
Hit the Pit BBQ
Size Matters BBQ & Seafood
SnoBar Southeast
Macarollin
Amelia’s Kitchen
The Lunch Bus LLC
Prime Time Eats & Catering
The Rice Wagon
Queso Monster
Spanquis
Poblanos Tacos
MexiArepa Grill
How ‘Bout Burger
The Feathered Fin
Fuego
The Sweet Escape
The Corner Venezuela
Tailz
Sweet Plantain
Beer lineup:
Coming soon!
Additional Information:
-NEW ticket packages available
-All First Responders will receive free admissions with valid ID
-Food & drink will be sold separately from admission
-This event is family friendly
-Leashed Dogs are allowed at this event
-Cash & Credit available at gate and most vendors
-ATMs will be available at festival
-Lawn Chairs are welcomed and recommended
-No Refunds
-Beer closes a half hour before the festival ends
For more information and our full 2019 schedule visit www.foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com.
For specialty food & beer photos follow us on Instagram and Twitter @FTFofAmerica.
If you are a food truck owner interested in participating in the festival, please complete the following expression of interest form:
https://forms.gle/Y2fqRzWgk52KVqLB8
Sign up to volunteer with us as a ‘Foodie Official’!
https://goo.gl/forms/iuNPC71dPdtAsnUf2
*festival details (such as lineups) are subject to change
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Author Event: Luno! A Children’s Book Drawn By Foot
Join us for a special Storytime with author and adventurer Cary Gray — and his unicycle! — at 2pm. Mr. Gray will be reading Luno! A Children’s Book Drawn By Foot and discussing his amazing adventures. Mr. Gray will be on-hand to answer questions and sign copies of his book.
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Costume Character Breakfast: Maisy the Mouse
Saturday October 28, 2017 10:00 AM Come join us for a special Storytime with Maisy the Mouse! Breakfast may be purchased in the Café for $5. Storytime (with crafts and activities) is open to the public. Have your picture taken with Maisy! All ages are welcome!
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Author Event: Ian Jackson Book Signing
Please join us in welcoming local author Ian Jackson. He will be signing copies of his new book William Wiggleworm Can’t Sit Still from 2 to 4pm.
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Asheville Outdoor Show
Stay tuned for BIG changes to this one-of-a-kind community driven event celebrating all things outdoors! There will still be plenty of local gear makers and national innovators showcasing the latest trends in outdoor recreation, but you’ll find far more diverse offerings of interactive demos, educational workshops, and informative speakers.
/// As we get closer to the date, check this space and the website for updates on gear makers, outdoor companies, nonprofits, and other fun folks who’ll be at the Show: http://diamondbrandoutdoors.com/asheville-outdoor-show
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Fall Family Festival and Yard Sale
Plans are under way for a Family Fall Fest and Community Yard Sale sponsored by Lake Logan Conference Center and Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation. The event will take place on Saturday, September 30 from 8 AM to 1 PM at Lake Logan with fun for the whole family including
multi-organization and multi-family yard sale
vendors
food
inflatables for the kids
boating and paddle boarding
Alpine Tower ($25)
fishing – catch & release, single hook, no live bait – bring your own gear
Sarge’s animals ready for adoption
MORE!
Entry to the event and parking are FREE and no registration is required.
Booths are available for crafters and those wanting to participate in the yard sale for only $20.
Yard salers, crafters, and other vendors may register for a space by clicking the ticket link.
Contact Lauri at lauri@lakelogan.org or 828.646.0095 or Tiffini at 828.246.9050 or sargeexecdir@gmail.com for more information.
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Parent’s Night Out! (3+yrs)
Kids will enjoy crafts, a G rated movie, open dance floor, open acro mats, board game sessions and more! Snacks and pizza will be provided. Boys & girls welcome. Ages 3+.
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