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Picnic at the Jumphouse

Come jump and enjoy an indoor picnic with your family.

We will be having the party rooms open today for our general admission and removing our no outside food and drink rule for this event. Bring snacks, lunch, pizza, whatever you would like and enjoy our party rooms. General Admission for the day is $6.00 per child, no charge for adults and no charge to use the party rooms.

Food and drinks will have to be consumed in the party rooms only (water is okay in the the general carpeted area). When you are finished eating please return to the general carpeted sitting area to allow another guest space in the party rooms.

Mama’s Day 10K or 1 Mile Fun Walk/Stroller Push

Mama Maisha is an amazing non-profit based out of Asheville. You can support Mama Maisha by Celebrating Mother’s Day Weekend with a run that SAVES LIVES TWO BY TWO!

Join us on Saturday, May 13th at Carrier Park in Asheville, NC and support Safe Motherhood for the Mama’s Day 10K or 1 Mile Fun Walk/Stroller Push beginning at Carrier Park and continuing along the French Broad River. This run is flat and fast, making it great for all levels!

Proceeds benefit Mama Maisha, an Asheville-based non-profit making motherhood safer in Tanzania. Pregnancy complication-related deaths are rare in developed countries, but in Tanzania, one mother dies every single hour. Mama Maisha provides life-saving supplies, support, and education for women in need.
By registering for the Mama’s Day 10K, you are helping support the education of these local women and so much more!

 

Packet Pickup and Registration | May 11th

The NEW Wedge Brewing Company | 5 Foundy Road Asheville, NC 28801

TIme: 5:00-7:00pm

Thursday May 11th

Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration 

Time: 8:30-9:30am

Saturday, May 13th

Race Start

Saturday, May 13th

10:00AM

Awards

Approximately 11:45am

Post Race Party at the Wedge at Foundation 

12:30PM-2:00PM

– See more at: https://mamasday10k.racesonline.com/schedule-of-events#sthash.QbEey2Uh.dpuf

Beaver Lake Megaspot Kick-Off and BioBlitz

JOIN US FOR THE DEBUT OF OUR NEWEST MEGASPOT!

The Beaver Lake MegaSpot features:

  • A LoanSpot, North Asheville Library, where ecoEXPLORERS can borrow field equipment (with valid Buncombe County Public Library Card).
  • A GetSpot at the North Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited. Available this day only ecoEXPLORERS can DOUBLE THEIR POINTS (up to 50 points) toward any GetSpot Field Tool!
  • Six new HotSpots perfect for observing birds, reptiles and amphibians, plants and insects!

Stop by anytime between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to explore our six new HotSpots. Each HotSpot will feature a special activity as we seek to observe as many species as we can. Activities will include aquatic turtle trapping, a butterfly hunt, pond sampling, bird walks and much more!

Plus, don’t miss a special live reptile and amphibian program at the North Asheville Public Library at 11:00 AM!

Parking will be available at the Beaver Lake Sanctuary, the North Asheville Public Library and the Wild Birds Unlimited/Fresh Market parking lots.

Buncombe County Special Olympics Spring Games

The Special Olympics Spring Games are happening today at the T.C. Roberson High School’s football stadium and track. Special Olympics Buncombe County will host more than 550 athletes. Community members are invited to join families and volunteers as they cheer on competitors during track and field events.

🎟️ The event is FREE for spectators!

Craft Fair

The Henderson County Crafters Association is excited to announce that we will be adding an outdoor show this year.  The outdoor show will be May 6th on the street in front of the Train Depot located at Maple Street and 7th Avenue in Hendersonville.  This will be our first outdoor show!

Technology & Innovation Fair 2018

The drop-in Henderson County Technology and Innovation Fair in BRCC’s Conference Hall will showcase elementary, middle and high school students and staff as they share innovative practices in our district – including virtual reality, robotics, and digital learning projects. Interested citizens and corporate partners are encouraged to drop by and get a glimpse into the world of technology-rich education available in our classrooms.

Colonial Living

Colonial Living demonstration, Militia Unites, Children’s games. Seniro’s throughout the day. Come join us to see what life was like around 1776. Hear about the history of the fort.

BOGO Pizza

May is coming to an end, but we’re turning up the heat!

For the rest of May, show their coupon (found on their Facebook page) to your server and recieve a Buy One Get One Free Pizza!

This Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday!
Dont miss out!

Not combinable with any other offers. Item of lesser value is free. Coupon expires May 31st.

Dolly Parton’s Penguin Players perform ‘PRETEND’ (4+yrs)

Dollywood’s Penguin Players return to Buncombe County Libraries for lots of free shows! Join us to enjoy “Pretend” by Jennifer Plecas, with special songs written by Dolly Parton. This performance is especially for children ages 4 and above.

  • Enka Library – Monday, May 15 at 3:30pm
  • Skyland/South Buncombe Library – Tuesday, May 16th at 10:30am
  • North Asheville Library – Tuesday, May 16 at 3:30 pm
  • Swannanoa Library – Wednesday, May 17 at 10:30am
  • West Asheville Library – Thursday, May 18 at 10:30am
  • Weaverville Library – Thursday, May 18th 3:30pm
  • Leicester Library – Friday, May 19 at 10:30am
  • Fairview Library – Friday, May 19th at 3:30pm
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