Asheville in 2017 was chosen as the number one “New Top Cities for Wine in the United States” by the Travel Channel. 2016 Asheville Wine & Food Festival was named as a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society.
The Asheville Wine & Food Festival, brings together the finest regional, national, and international wines, exceptional restaurants, craft beer, spirits, and handcrafted artisanal foods for a weekend of palate-pleasing indulgence where festival goers will find a treasure. When millions of food and wine lovers chose Asheville, North Carolina among their Top 10 food and wine destinations in the U.S., the secret was finally out: this vibrant and eclectic mountain city is a must-visit, must-taste culinary hot spot.
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Read-a-roo’s Block Party LIVE
Read-a-roo’s Block Party LIVE is back! Now is your chance to hang with Read-a-roo, and your favorite PBS Kids stars, like PBS KIDS stars Splash and Bubbles, Jet Propulsion and more!
We will be celebrating the end of summer with Back-to-School themed activities, performances, bus safety with Buncombe County Schools, and connecting with new friends! Join us for some amazing giveaways and the chance to meet the Block Party Stars in person! You won’t want to miss this super-sized day of summer celebration!
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Camp Wild (Middle & High Schoolers)
Middle School: June 19 – 23
High School: August 7 – 11
Camp Wild will feature a week of fun activities for anyone ages 6th-12th grade. It’s a five day long summer camp (with one overnight campout) focused on having fun while learning in the wild outdoors. Participants will explore some of the local sights and attractions of WNC while learning how to conserve, protect, respect, and enjoy the wilderness. Activities include a trip to the Biltmore Estate, a picnic at Sliding Rock, a hike at the Apalachian Highlands Learning Center, and more!
For more information or to register, visit buncombecounty.org/soil, or you can email taira.lance@buncombecounty.org for further questions.
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Deadline to RSVP for Autism Society of North Carolinas’ Buncombe County Chapter Meeting
Meeting held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, but registration is required by the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Autism Society of North Carolinas’ Buncombe County Chapter meeting at First Baptist Church (Asheville, North Carolina). “A place for families of children and adults with autism to meet, share, and learn about autism.
To ensure we have the child-care workers we need, please register for child care by the 2nd Tuesday of the month by contacting Amy Upham at aupham@autismsociety-nc.org, or to Melissa Zenz, interim Buncombe County Chapter Leader, at buncombechapter@autismsociety-nc.org or 419-392-7370.
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Autism Society of North Carolinas’ Buncombe County Chapter Meeting
3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm
Autism Society of North Carolinas’ Buncombe County Chapter meeting at First Baptist Church (Asheville, North Carolina). “A place for families of children and adults with autism to meet, share, and learn about autism.
To ensure we have the child-care workers we need, please register for child care by the 2nd Tuesday of the month by contacting Amy Upham at aupham@autismsociety-nc.org, or to Melissa Zenz, interim Buncombe County Chapter Leader, at buncombechapter@autismsociety-nc.org or 419-392-7370.
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Huge Benefit Rummage Sale
There will also be a Bake Sale and Plant Sale, as well as food, fun, and music! Volunteers, donations, and shoppers are needed to make this event a success! All proceeds will go to South Sudan for Famine Relief.
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WNC Author Festival
Do you love western North Carolina? Do you love local literature? Then stop on by and say hi to some of your favorite local authors! The WNC Author Festival will be held on Saturday 10 February from 2pm to 4pm. A dozen local authors will be in attendance, with genres ranging from Christian inspiration to teen fantasy to humor to historical fiction to urban noir to romance to regional nature. Hang out, have fun, meet your favorite authors, and discover new books to enjoy! #bnavlmall#readlocalwnc
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Costumed Character Breakfast: Where the Wild Things Are
Please join us for a costumed character breakfast and story time. We will be reading “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak, along with other engaging stories. Fun crafts and activties to follow.
Plus, one of the Wild Things will be joining us! That’s right! Hang out with a Wild Thing and get your picture taken! Come dressed as Max!
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome.
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Mr Jake’s Summer Art Class for Children
Instructor Jake Mourey
ELEMENTARY AGE TIMES: 1 TO 3
MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE TIMES: 3:30 TO 5:30
Sign your children up early for these wonderful summer classes! Elementary and Middle School. Mr. Jake had been working with children of all ages and skill levels for many years. He makes the learning process fun while teaching the basics of art. Back by popular demand, so don’t miss out! Maximum of 8 students per class accepted so they will get lots of one on one instruction.
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Free Open House (Ages 2-Adult)
Face painting, bounce house, obstacle course, dance performances, photo booth, dance classes, dress up party!
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