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Carolina Craft Show

Aug 5th &6th

1st Annual Carolin Craft Show
event for Artists and vendors to sell their products to anyone who enjoys craft shows.

Serviceberry (aka Juneberries) Picking

EDIBLE LANDSCAPING!
May-June – “The edible serviceberries are ripening throughout many of Asheville’s parks, such as Park Square Park and Carrier Park. The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department maintenance staff do not spray the serviceberry trees with any type of insecticide, herbicide or fungicide. The trees and their berries are free of any City-applied chemical. We encourage everyone to enjoy!”

Bronwen Dickey and Deirdre Franklin Book Signing

Bronwen Dickey and Deirdre Franklin join us at 2pm on Saturday, May 27th to sign their books. Bronwen Dickey, a contributing editor at The Oxford American, looks at America’s relationship with the pit bull with her book Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon. Deirdre Franklin, founder of Pinups for Pitbulls, will be signing her books Little Darling’s Pinups for Pitbulls and The Pit Bull Life.

‘Maker Fun Factory’ Vacation Bible School

Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors, who discover they’re crafted by God. Mark your calendars for Maker Fun Factory VBS on July 24-28. Kids will discover they are created by God and are built for a purpose! Email ginny@cccasheville.org for more info or to volunteer.

Demo Day #2: Lagoon Boogaloo

We’re hitting Shelter #1 at Lake Julian Park once again with our entire fleet of fishing, whitewater, and recreational kayaks and stand up paddlebaords. Bring your friends for some time on the water as you test drive 2017’s best of the best. You’ll also have a chance to chat with our experts about paddles, boating accessories, and the best spots in the region to get on the water this year.

We’ll have PFDs for kids and adults, but you’ll move through the line much quicker if you show up with your own. Same goes with liability waivers. Our lawyers say you’ve got to sign one, so why not print it before arrival? Here’s the link: http://bit.ly/2oJqd6s

Expect boats from Confluence Kayaks, Hurricane Kayaks, Liquidlogic Kayaks, Native Watercraft, NRS, and Wilderness Systems Kayaks.

This free event is made possible by a partnership with our friends at Buncombe County Recreation Services. Kids and well-behaved pets with owner on leash are welcome.

Annual Youth Retreat at Great Tree (7+yrs)

For children ages 7and older. 2-day, overnight retreat for young people led by Rev. Teijo Munnich, Dharma teachings, arts and crafts, and free play. Parents are invited to closing ceremony on Wednesday afternoon

Grand opening of the Bare Dark Sky Observatory

Experience the wonders of the universe through a 34 inch telescope, the largest in the Southeast, at the Bare Dark Sky Observatory during the grand opening event on May 25. The rain date is on June 1st.

Activities will begin at 4:00 pm and a ribbon cutting will take place at 7:00 pm.

The Bare Dark Sky Observatory, named for Warren and Larissa Bare, is located at the Mayland Earth to Sky Park (formally called the Energy Exchange) in Yancey County. The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) designated the Earth to Sky Park as the first IDA certified park in the Southeastern United States. The observatory will allow community members an opportunity to experience the wonders of the universe, while providing Astronomy students with hands-on learning. The observatory sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet and offers a 360-degree view.

The Observatory houses the “Sam Scope” in named memory of Samuel Phillips, the telescope is a f/3.6 StarStructure Newtonian telescope, with a 34 inch (0.86 meter) mirror. It will be the largest telescope in the Southeast in dark skies dedicated for public use for educational and public outreach activities. Funding for the telescope was provided by the Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation. In addition, MCC will allso have a planetary telescope, perfect for viewing the different planets.

Beginning at 4:00pm on May 25th, the public is invited to tour the Bare Dark Sky Observatory and see the telescopes. There will be educational videos to watch, outdoor games to play, and tours of the Earth to Sky Park available.

Bubba’s Good Eats will have a food truck on site at 4 pm for visitors to enjoy.

Because parking access to the Observatory is limited, MCC will offer shuttle rides to the building for tours. Guests are recommended to wear walking shoes as the ground is uneven. Bring a flashlight if you plan on staying past dark to catch a glimpse through the telescopes because lighting is limited due to the restrictions of being an International Dark Sky Association certified Park.

Following the grand opening event, the Observatory will be open by reservation and for events/classes over the summer. Groups are welcome to make a reservation.

For upcoming Observatory events please visit www.mayland.edu/observatory

For additional information call 828.766.1233.

Acting for Littles Single-Day Summer Camps (ages 4-7)

Register for one date or many – each date is its own, individual class.

Thursday, June 22 – 10:00am – noon
Saturday, June 24 – 10:00am – noon
Monday, July 3 – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, July 27 – 10:00am – noon
Instructor: Marci Bernstein

Class size is limited.Your youngest performers will love these two-hour classes offered throughout the summer. You’ll love not having a long commitment or a large price-tag!

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