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Afterschool Science Program: Bats! Our Bug-eating Friends

Bats sometimes get a bad rap, but these fascinating nocturnal creatures are an important part of our ecosystem. In addition to being excellent pollinators, bats are the only major predator of night-flying insects. A single bat eats thousands of insects each night, including pesky mosquitoes and gnats that literally drive us batty.

Learn more about these beneficial flying mammals from Carol Whittemore and Carolyn Cole of the International Bat Conservancy, including how we can promote bat habitat and provide shelter for bats in our own backyards.  You may even have a chance to help build a bat house!

Two Bowls: Paint and Glaze

Have fun glazing and painting two bowls that you’ll pick up after they are fired.  Get your creative on with the Dry Ridge School of Art!

Meet Police Dogs Merlin & Yago (all ages)

Officers from the Asheville Police Department will visit the Leicester Library on Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m., to talk about police work and equipment. Merlin and Yago, APD Explosives Detection Canines, will be on hand for a “Search & Find” demonstration. All ages are welcome.

Earth Day Celebrations

All Day Free Admission!  All are welcome on Earth Day to join us in celebrating our Mother Earth.

Events include:

  • Rachel Carson Bingo! and Poster Judging Contest w/ Buncombe County Schools
  • UNCA Chemistry Club live demonstration from 2 – 5pm
  • Asheville Radio Museum guest demonstration (time tbd)
  • March for Science t-shirt vendor and tabling activities at Pack Square from 10-2pm

Science in the Streets

UNC Asheville and Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) are hosting the first ever “Science in the Streets” in Asheville on April 7th. The event will run from 4:30pm-6:30pm and will take place throughout downtown Asheville. The goal is for locals and visitors alike to enjoy hands-on science at various locations. 10 businesses in downtown Asheville will have a table easily accessible to pedestrians on April 7th.  Science groups, nonprofits, and clubs will host hands-on activities at the tables, to wow the public with fun science and to help support the festive atmosphere of a Friday evening in town.

National Siblings DAY

Happy National Siblings Day! And since it falls on our ALREADY DISCOUNTED MEGA MONDAY, it’s a day of EXTRA SAVINGS!

1 parent skates FREE with every PAID CHILD and after one child is paid for, THEIR SIBLINGS SKATE FREE!

WOW! WHAT A DEAL!

Family Yoga & Mandala Making (3+yrs)

Join us at Violet Owl Wellness in a collaboration with Roots + Wings School of Art and Design & The Wild Rose Sisterhood for a special Earth Day yoga class & mandala-making experience! This is a family-friendly event where yoga meets creativity! We’ll be incorporating an all levels, fun yoga class and an surprise Earth Day mandala!

There will be two class times and limited capacity per class:
~ 1pm – 2:15pm
~ 3pm – 4:15pm

Classes & Mandala making led by:
Alexa Layton of The Wild Rose Sisterhood
Emma Godot of Roots + Wings School of Art and Design

Materials will be provided! Please bring your own yoga mat, or use one of ours! Event is $10 per person ♥ Please sign up yourself and/or the family in advance to hold your spot! Reccommended Ages 3+

Learn more about these organizations:
www.rootsandwingsarts.com
www.violetowlwellness.com
www.wildrosesisterhood.com

YMCA Campaign Celebration

We’re happy to be hosting the YMCA of Western North Carolina for a night of celebration!
Join us for food, specialty beer releases, activities for the kids and music from Hope Griffin at 6 P.M.
Help support health and wellness in our community by spending the night with Blue Ghost and the YMCA! A portion of proceeds will go the YMCA Annual Campaign supporting community programs.

 

Annual Spring Fling & “Haywood County Resident Day”

Waynesville Kiwanis to Host Free Day of Fun For Kids at Waynesville Recreation Center”

WAYNESVILLE – The Waynesville Kiwanis will host the annual “Spring Fling” at the Waynesville Recreation Center on Saturday, May 19, from 10 am to 3 pm. The event is FREE to the general public and will take place rain or shine.

There will be games for children and inflatables to play on in the gym. Also, the entire day on Saturday will be “Haywood County Resident Day” at the Waynesville Recreation Center! All residents in Haywood County can go free to the Waynesville Recreation Center! The operating hours are from 7 am to 9 pm.

There will be refreshments for sale by the Waynesville Kiwanis. For more information please call the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department at 456-2030 or email rlangston@waynesvillenc.gov

 

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