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Bird Walk along Hendersonville´s Oklawaha Greenway led by naturalist Michele Skeele

WHERE: Meet at pavilion in Patton Park parking lot, 114 E. Clairmont Drive (just off Ashville Hwy.)
REMEMBER: Binoculars and good walking shoes

 

The Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway will host the second in its 2017 “Oklawaha Greenway Walks and Talks” educational outings on Saturday, May 13th at 8 a.m. when we go birding along the Greenway. The program is open to the public at no charge. Meet at Patton Park in the circular pavilion near the basketball courts. The walk will be about 90 minutes, returning to Patton Park. The hike will be held rain or shine and participants are urged to bring binoculars and good walking shoes.

Avid naturalist Michele Skeele will lead the hike. Skeele earned a degree in Biology at UNC-Wilmington and has been a serious birder for over 20 years.

 

“During last October´s walk we identified over 20 species, which taught us just how valuable the Greenway is for migrating birds. We hope to see even more birds this spring,” said Suzanne Hale, a member of Friends of Oklawaha Greenway.

The Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway is a group of local organizations and area residents who recognize the many community values offered by greenway trails, such as improved health, recreation, off-road transportation, connectivity, preserved open space, and economic opportunity. The Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway promote use of the existing greenway, and are working to connect it to Blue Ridge Community College. Members include the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, Friends of the Ecusta Trail, MountainTrue, Hendersonville Fun Friends, the League of Women Voters of Henderson County, and representatives from the community at large.

For more information about “Walks and Talks Along the Greenway” contact Jack Robinson, Friends of Oklawaha Greenway, at 828-335-2479 or jackrobinsonmerida@gmail.com.

Visit us at: www.friendsofoklawaha.org

Weaverville’s Music on Main

Weaverville’s 7th annual Music on Main will take place on Saturday, June 14th, 2025! Three bands will be featured at this family-friendly event. 

This open-air, one-night concert event takes place on South Main Street in front of Town Hall.

Every year, Weaverville’s Music on Main features multiple music acts, and sell local food and beer, while sponsors line Main Street, and families can enjoy a dedicated activity zone with activities for kids. It is free and open to the public.

Folks are always encouraged to bring chairs, friends, kids, and their appetite.

Music on Main is a rain or shine, good time.

 

‘Gear Up, Get Ready, Game On!’ Vacation Bible School begins

June 10th-14th, 2018

Grab your megaphones, lace up your cleats, and tune up your horn. It’s time to gear up for the big game! It’s go time! Whether you’re the type to root from the stands, march in the band, cheer on the field, or hustle to the line, the time is now—it’s Game On!

Kids are under so much pressure—to perform well, to be the best, to balance schedules that are full to the brim, to excel in every arena. From that vantage point, life’s big game can seem like no fun. But when we step back, we realize that the goal is not competing in our own strength. God has already given us everything we need! He’s given us His complete Word as the ultimate playbook. He’s given us Himself, which gives us a reason to celebrate. He wants us to join His team, to train hard, to celebrate our salvation, to encourage one another, and spur each other on. So what are you waiting for? This is Spirit Week 2018. It’s Game On!

Nature Theater Summer Camp (8-12yrs)

Into the Forest: Connecting to Nature through Theater and Storytelling

In this exciting new camp the focus will be on fun, connection, wonder, and expression.  We’ll be spending time each day intentionally connecting to the forest as a means of finding our creative genius.  We will explore our voice, characterization, and embodiment, play lots of fun games, interact with Nature as a character and element of our theater, create costumes and props using natural materials, and as a team develop a performance that we will share with parents on the last day.

Spring Card Crafting

Looking for something fun to do this April? Join card crafter Peggy Parpan for a card making workshop! Participants will make several cards, choosing from Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day cards, spring greeting cards, and birthday cards.  We will use stamps, buttons, punch-outs, die cuts, matting, and more. All supplies will be provided. Limited space; please call 828-250-4750 to reserve your spot.

NC Arboretum Herpetology Program

Scientists need YOUR help in studying reptiles and amphibians! Join us for an introduction to herpetology .You’ll learn all about our native reptiles and amphibians, and even meet a toad, box turtle, and snake.  Come learn how to join our crew of ecoEXPLORERS- kids who submit observations of plants and animals for scientists to study and earn prizes while they do it. Participants, upon registering as a participant at www.ecoexplore.net, receive an ecoEXPLORE patch. Find out how you can earn your Herpetology Field Badge and a free pass to Box Turtle Day on June 10th. For ages 5 to 13 but all ages are welcome to attend.

2nd Annual Haywood County Public Library Comic-Con

The second annual Haywood County Public Library Comic-Con-type event will provide fun for the whole family! Batman, Ghostbusters, Star Trek and Star Wars characters will descend upon the Waynesville Library during the all-day event, which will also feature panel discussions, workshops, live gaming demos and a storytime for children. This event is free to attend and open to all! Registration will begin at 10 a.m. at the downstairs entrance of the Waynesville Library, where guests will receive an events schedule, map, attendee bracelet, and raffle ticket for prize drawings. If guests would like to pop in at other points during the day, registration will continue until noon at the downstairs entrance and afterwards will be available at the desk in the children’s department. A full schedule of events is below. Also, be sure to like HaywoodLibraryCon on Facebook!

Library-Con Schedule of Events

10 a.m. – Registration begins

10 a.m. – Noon – Drawing Workshop with Tony Antonino in the Children’s Department

10:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion: What to Read & Watch Next in the Auditorium

11 a.m. – Superhero story time for youngsters in the Children’s Department

11:15 a.m. – Panel Discussion: Creating Comics led by James Lyle, Eric Brown and others in the Auditorium

1 p.m. – Cosplay Fashion Show at the Amphitheater (rain location: Auditorium): Show off your best costume for a chance to win a prize!

1:55 p.m. – Poster and fashion show winners will be announced!

2 p.m. – Panel Discussion: How to Make Your Own Cosplay Costumes and Props in the Auditorium

3 p.m. – Panel Discussion: Members of Starfleet USS Alaric NCC-503 will be presenting Star Trek technology and other topics in the Auditorium

4 p.m. – Wrap-up

Ongoing throughout the day: live gaming (Dungeons & Dragons, Magick and more), photo ops with costumed characters, Artists Alley, trivia games and crafts for kids!

Afterschool Firefighter Event!

Visit with our local firefighters, learn some ways you can help prevent fires, and get a chance to examine firefighting equipment and a real fire truck.

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