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Internet Safety Parent Workshop

Don Gast is an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. He has been a prosecutor for over 20 years, starting as an Assistant District Attorney in Asheville in 1997 before moving to the U. S. Attorney’s Office in 2001. Mr. Gast currently serves as the Deputy Criminal Chief of the Asheville Office. Throughout his career he has prosecuted numerous cases involving child pornography and online exploitation. He is a graduate of Duke University School of Law. Don will address parental concerns regarding internet safety and offer some helpful tips for how to teach kids to access this valuable resource appropriately.

11th Annual Art in Autumn

The 11th annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival takes place Saturday, September 16, 2017, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Weaverville, North Carolina, located in Buncombe county 7 miles from downtown Asheville.

The festival features 114 juried artists and craftspeople, as well as food and live music. Artists will be juried by our esteemed judge to receive awards of $1000 for best of show, $500 for second place, and $300 for third, as well as 4 $50 honorable mentions.

Weaverville has established itself as a culturally rich destination point, with its’ now well-established street festival each September. It has earned a reputation for its’ quaint atmosphere, artistic spirit, and distinctive shops and restaurants. The annual Art in Autumn festival brings a jovial celebration of community and fine art and craft to the Main Street of this lovely small town. All are welcome. Admission and parking are free.

Health & Fitness Expo

Kids Activities, Demonstrations, Hands-On CPO, Fitness Demos, BP & BMI Screenings, & much more!

Food vending by Tacoed Wheel

Equipment Swap

We are excited to announce that this month the Physical Therapists of Carolina Pediatric Therapy will be hosting a service event. As therapists, we recognize the burden for families regarding the cost of specialized equipment.

We wanted to address those needs by hosting an equipment swap day at our Asheville clinic (address below). Families and caregivers who are looking to make space in their home or get rid of equipment they no longer need can have a place to donate the equipment to and also a place where they might be able to look for a piece of equipment they might need. We will be recruiting volunteers from National Seating and Mobility to make adjustments to equipment as needed and hoping to serve our families in our surrounding community of Western North Carolina.

Equipment such as chairs, floor sitters, walkers, crutches, standers, wheelchairs, positioning devices and other modified play equipment or mobility devices.

Carolina Pediatric Therapy’s physical therapists will be present to facilitate the process of exchange, but if you’d like to volunteer we can always use a helping hand! We are inviting National Seating and Mobility to help with any repairs, and we will have a pressure washer to clean equipment as well.

Let your families know about this great event! If you have questions, please call us at (828) 670 8056.

Downtown After 5 Asheville

Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru, started in 1988 as a small event to bring people to Downtown Asheville and has since grown significantly bringing an average of 5,000 per event to Downtown Asheville. It is a production of the Asheville Downtown Association, a nonprofit organization committed to the preservation and improvement of the central business district, and is known as Asheville’s original street party with local and national bands, food and beverage for purchase, a kid’s area and more. Events are FREE and open to the public.

Downtown After 5 is held the 3rd Friday of the month from May through September.

2019 dates are May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16 and September 20.

2019 Lineup

↘️ MAY 17th:
HEADLINER: Eric Gales Band
SUPPORT: Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory

↘️ JUNE 21st:
HEADLINER: Tameca Jones
SUPPORT: Secret B-Sides

↘️ JULY 19TH:
HEADLINER: Shamarr Allen (of Galactic and The Underdawgs)
SUPPORT: April B. & the Cool
OPENER: Natural Born Leaders

↘️ AUGUST 16th:
HEADLINER: The Artisanals
SUPPORT: The National Reserve
OPENER: Emma’s Lounge

↘️ September 20th:
HEADLINER: Asheville All Stars
OPENER: Asheville Rock Academy

 

Beer and wine is available for purchase, with a variety of local and regional options. To purchase alcohol, attendees will need to show a valid picture ID and buy a $2 wristband. Each summer the Asheville Downtown Association partners with five local nonprofits to sell wristbands at the event. Each group receives a grant of $2000. The ADA has given more than $100,000 to area nonprofits through this program. 2019 partners will be announced soon.

Lots of local beers on tap including: Pisgah Brewing, Sierra Nevada, Hi-Wire Brewing, Asheville Brewing Company, Catawba Brewing, Green Man Brewery and Bold Rock  Cider. Plus local-adjacent: Appalachian Mountain Brewing, Boojum Brewing, Lo-Fi Brewing, Nantahala Brewing Company and Natty Greene’s Brewing. Beer list subject to change.

Downtown After 5 is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and features compostable food and beverage containers and staffed recycling and compost bins. Since implementing its greening initiative, the event has reduced the number of bags headed to the landfill to just a handful.

PARKING
We recommend using City of Asheville or Buncombe County parking decks. They’re safe, reliable and cheaper than on-street parking. Plus, the first hour is free.

  • Civic Center Garage – enter from Haywood Street or Rankin Avenue
  • Rankin Avenue Garage – enter from Rankin Avenue or Walnut Street
  • Wall Street Garage – enter from Otis Street near Patton Avenue
  • Biltmore Avenue Garage – enter from Biltmore Avenue or Lexington Avenue
  • 
Buncombe County Garage – enter from College Street
  • On-street metered parking is free after 6pm.

MUSIC
Typically, the opening act hits the stage just after 5pm, and the headliner starts at 7pm.

ITEMS “NOT” ALLOWED
•    No pets are allowed in the Downtown After 5 festival boundaries.
•    Weapons of any kind
•    Illegal substances (including narcotics) or drug paraphernalia
•    Outside alcoholic beverages
•    Fireworks and explosives
•    Bicycles (we provide a complimentary bike corral with Asheville on Bikes)
•    Coolers
•    Tents
•    Unauthorized or illegal vendors
•    Moshing, crowd surfing, and/or stage diving
•    Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, give-aways, etc.

Earth Day Workday

If you are looking for a meaningful Earth Day activity, please consider joining UNC Asheville Professor Ellen Pearson for a workday in the South Asheville Cemetery this Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to 12 noon with a mid way break for a history lesson.

The South Asheville Cemetery is an African-American burial ground in Asheville’s Kenilworth neighborhood, just south of downtown. It was established in the 19th century, and about 2000 African Americans were buried there between the mid-19th century and the early 20th century. It is maintained solely by volunteer labor. UNC Asheville’s students, staff and faculty have been involved in its upkeep for over a decade.

This Saturday, April 22, UNC Asheville will be joining folks from Warren Wilson College and the Kenilworth and Beaucatcher neighborhood to do some general cleanup and plant grass seed in the South Asheville Cemetery followed by a chili lunch in the St. John A Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Please announce this opportunity to your students, colleagues, friends — all are welcome! If anyone is interested in more information and directions to the cemetery, they are welcome to contact Ellen at epearson@unca.edu

Mindfulness in Asheville

The Holistic Life Foundation is a Baltimore-based 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the wellness of children and adults in underserved communities. Through a comprehensive approach which helps children develop their inner lives through yoga, mindfulness, and self-care. HLF demonstrates deep commitment to learning, community, and stewardship in the environment. HLF is also committed to developing high-quality, evidence based, programs and curriculum to improve community well-being.

Mindfulness in Education is growing rapidly in schools across the country as research is proving it to be a crucial piece to building emotional intelligence in students. One of the most successful organizations in the US over the last 15 years is the Holistic Life Foundation. They work with inner city schools in Baltimore, serving over 4,500 kids and have had amazing results in increasing graduation rates, lowering violence, reducing suspensions, and improving the well-being of those they serve. HLF has been featured on ABC news, the Huffington Post, NBC news, and several TEDx talks. Their advisory board included Congressman Tim Ryan and Dr. Dan Siegel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWSpzA2BwNs

LEAF Legends of Africa: Cultural Arts Showcase!

LEAF invites the community to a culturally rich performance by Masankho Banda, LEAF International Rwanda and LEAF International Tanzania at The Orange Peel. This performance is a fantastic opportunity for school field trips, homeschoolers, all those who want to continue the LEAF weekend, or cannot make to LEAF Festival to experience an electrifying cultural performance. The 44th LEAF Festival will be taking place the weekend prior (May 11-14) and is set to IGNITE & INSPIRE featuring Legends of Africa! This showcase will bring the energy from Lake Eden direct to Downtown Asheville!

Masankho Banda, a multi-disciplinary Performing Artist, InterPlay Leader, Spiritual Healer, and Peace Builder from Malawi, Central Africa will headline the showcase and be accompanied by LEAF International Rwanda and LEAF International Tanzania. Masankho learned to dance and tell stories in his country growing up as a child. The students will learn songs and dances of gratitude from Malawi, Nigeria, Zimbabwe & South Africa. The focus will be gratitude for our ancestors, gratitude for things of nature, gratitude for love and for friendship. Masankho brings this learning to all his presentations and classes. Masankho is the recipient of the “Unsung Heroes of Compassion” Award awarded by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in May, 2001.

LEAF is delighted to share this wonderful opportunity to learn about and experience a taste Africa. *This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. School groups are encouraged. All ages, stages & walks of life welcome! Advance booking recommended.

School & Group Discounts Available! Please Email: cortina@theLEAF.org or call 828-686-8742 to reserve.

Gender Creative Kids Play Group

Porch Light Counseling & Tranzmission Support Trans Youth & Their Families!

Porch Light Counseling & Tranzmission invite trans, non-binary, and gender creative kids and their families to the first of a series of events supporting trans youth and their families.

Who: Trans/non-binary/gender creative youth of all ages & their families

What: Resource Sharing Time for the Parents & Families & Supervised Play/Hang Out for the Youth

(Arts & crafts, snacks, and an outdoor playground will be available. Kids may be separated by age, depending on who shows up.)

 

Why: Connect with other parents. Learn about resources to support yourself and your children. All parents are welcome to attend whether you have resources to share or no clue where to begin. If you’re a kid or teen, come to play or meet some new friends!

Contact: Heather at 678-313-8747 or heather@porchlightcounselingasheville.com with questions.

Please complete the form to RSVP (not required to attend, but we would love to know who to expect).

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