Time for fun again, olympics, pig roast, fire works! POTLUCK, bring beer, water and leave your dogs at home! donations hoped for!
Green Toe Ground is a 16 acre organic and biodynamic farm.
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July 4th Fireworks Show
July 4th at dusk
No one will be allowed inside Jackson park …
The “Big Red Balloon” will be launched the morning of the Fourth. Whereever this balloon is visible, you will be able to see the Fireworks Display at dark. Look for the big ballon and park in town where it is visable.
Viewing Map at the link above
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OLD FORT: Annual Red, White, and Blues Ice Cream Social
Join us on Friday, July 4th, for our annual ice cream social! This year, we will have it around the Morgan Cabin from 2:00 until 4:00.
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Summer Saturday Story Time
Join the Mountain Gateway Museum and the Old Fort Branch Library for Saturday Story Time every Saturday from June 17-August 19. Each Saturday features a different theme that includes a reading and an activity. Join us and the library for this new family friendly event.
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Blueberry Picking
Picking is by appointment only.
Our berries are chemical free, and the season begins the 1st of June, and lasts approximately 4 weeks.
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FREE Car Seat Check
June 29th 1:00pm-3:00pm – Car Seat check at Babies”R”Us with Asheville Fire Department and Safe Kids. “Is your child riding safely? Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to answer your car seat questions and make sure your child’s car seat is properly installed.” FREE!
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FREE Blueberry Picking
A FREE U-pick farm, but donations are appreciated. Bring your own bucket & a friend.
We have roughly 150-200 blueberry plants on our property, we invite people out to pick their own (a donation box is located across from the patch) blueberries at our patch anytime. We ask that everyone please observe the following:
• DO NOT park on the grass except where indicated
• Pick up after yourself (no one enjoys trash left behind)
• Be aware that we do have friendly dogs who get excited to see our guests & may jump up to say hi
• Watch out for stinging insects & snakes
• We are NOT responsible for accidents, lost items, or injuries so please pick carefully & enjoy.
Located in Marion, if you would like directions please contact Marion Wellness and Disease Management at 828-652-8196
Parking is marked. Bring yourselves, your family, containers to pick, leave happy and rested but no trash.
*** Just a friendly reminder that the Blueberry Patch shares property with a Primary Care clinic and 3 private residences. We love to see families and kids enjoying the patch! Please use caution when letting kids roam the area. There is traffic in and out (especially during business hours) and the other properties may not be okay with people playing, climbing trees or biking on them. We are not responsible for damage to property or injury while on the grounds. Be safe & enjoy ***
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Community Dinner
Get to know your neighbors while sharing a healthy dinner and learning how to cook nutritious meals!
The YWCA of Asheville s take place on the second Wednesday of each month, from 6-7:30pm and child care is included FREE!
Spaces fill quickly so be sure to reserve your space. RSVP through this link http://bit.ly/2sJVkUq or by calling (828) 254-7206 x212.
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Summer Book Club (Rising 6th-12th Grade)
RSVP to mlkjc@yahoo.com by 7/7/17
July 13th, 7:00pm-8:00pm – Book 1
August 3rd, 7:00pm-8:00pm – Book 2
TBD (End of Aug/ Beg of Sept) – Book 3
Summer reading club and meet the author opportunity for rising 6th-12th graders! Read 1, 2, or all 3 of the Charlie Dead series by Geoff Camphire ( second place winner of the James River Writers contest) , attend one book club at the Biltmore Lake Clubhouse 7-8 pm, and meet the author for autographs and discussion at summers end. The books are witty, and tackle themes of human rights, inclusion/ exclusion, friendship, and how standing by or speaking up determines our character. Great books to read with your pre/teens. Parents welcome but not required.
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Children’s Music at the Attic Salt, w/ Ben & Asher
Come celebrate with us, as we launch Asheville’s newest children’s music duo with a bang…….
***Fun, exciting, positive, enriching children’s music !
***Entertainment suitable for the whole family !
***Familiar songs you already know !
***Original songs you’ll get to know !
***And the revealing of our NEW BAND NAME (chosen by YOU!)
Hope to see you there. We sure are looking forward to it 🙂
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Ben Brill is a musician, singer/songwriter, music educator, and producer committed to making a meaningful impact on children through music. His most recent project is the Singing Vegetables show, which aims to provide creative, healthy, positive entertainment for children through the use of multimedia and live performance.
Find out more about Ben’s project here!
www.singingvegetables.com
Asher Leigh is a musician, singer/songwriter, music educator, and empowerment coach who is passionate about providing a safe space for people of all ages to enjoy life, and growth through music. She recently recorded a debut EP album, As I Am, which includes her original material for adults. She is now focusing on children’s music as a way to ignite the child within herself, as well as in others who aspire to create more joy in their lives.
Find out more about Asher’s projects here!
www.asherleighmusic.com
*Both Ben and Asher enjoy teaching privately, and are always accepting guitar, voice, and songwriting students of all ages.
TIME: Doors @ 2:30, Show @ 3:00
ADMISSION: $5/person / $20 “Full-gaggle” family rate
(lap babies come for free)
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