Family Friendly Asheville has been gifted 3 days of Summer Camp (each!), to give away to 2 LUCKY winners, at PLAYBALL ASHEVILLE!
Deadline to enter is NOON on June 18th.
Winner will be chosen at random, and will be announced June 18th after noon on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page.
Learn more HERE: http://bit.ly/PBAVLFBGiveaway
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Time flies when you’re having fun. That’s why it’s hard to believe that on Sunday, May 21, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park will celebrate its 10th year as a state park.
Instead of accepting gifts of tin and aluminum– the traditional gifts given in honor of someone’s 10th anniversary– the park will accept donations for Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach’s Food Pantry at the Ticket Plaza.
Those that donate a canned or nonperishable item to the food pantry on May 21 can receive an adult admission ticket for just $10.
Items needed by Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach Food Pantry include canned tuna and chicken, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, and Chunky soup.
Park partygoers can take part in several special events scheduled in honor of the Park’s big day. At 10 a.m., a State Park Ranger will lead a guided hike to Hickory Nut Falls. The hike will begin at the Hickory Nut Falls Trailhead and last approximately an hour and a half.
Those that arrive a little later in the day can enjoy Chimney Rock’s scenic views alongside melodic mountain music from dulcimer player John Mason. Mason will play tunes from his new CD “Here Comes the Sun” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Since no party is complete without cake, guests can enjoy something sweet and light refreshments in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts at noon on May 21. During that time, they can view a variety of historical panels about the Park, talk to Park Rangers and staff and celebrate the Park’s growth over the last decade.
Are you expecting the grandkids to come for a visit this summer? What will you ever do to fill their days and make it fun and interesting? Come to the Smith-McDowell House and for an extra dollar on your admission, you will get a guided tour, lots of good advice and information, a booklet filled with activities and information AND a walkthrough tour of Pinterest and how it can help you become THE BEST GRANNY EVER!!!
Come see this wonderful play about the wife of Daniel Boone, Rebecca! Bruce Greene will play a concert of rare tunes, and Terra Currie is Rebecca Boone in this play by local author Kiesa Kay.
It is an annual tradition for mountain folks, after a long winter, to put items outdoors to air, especially quilts. “Airing of the Quilts” combines this tradition and our quilting heritage for a wonderful event that everyone is sure to enjoy.
Friday, May 5, 1:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday, May 6 from 8:00am-Noon
All kinds of great deals and unique items! All proceeds benefit the Youth Leadership Team Mission projects and retreats
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 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
JOIN US FOR THE DEBUT OF OUR NEWEST MEGASPOT!
The Beaver Lake MegaSpot features:
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.
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!