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Homework Diner
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday Evenings, beginning Sept 23rd – Homework Diner events with Asheville City Schools, Buncombe County Schools, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, and Green Opportunities. Homework Diners are weekly family engagement events that allow students and families to receive homework support from paid teachers and volunteer tutors and a free meal for the whole family. They currently take place at four area middle schools, Asheville, Enka, Erwin, and Owen. Homework Diners are open to any family in the surrounding school district, whether they have a child attending the middle school or not. Attendees will also have a chance to learn about community resources and take advantage of a variety of educational programs at these events. An adult family member must attend with participating students. FREE!
MONDAYS:
(Sept 23rd-Early Dec)
Clyde Erwin Middle School 5:30pm-7:00pm
TUESDAYS:
(Sept 24th-Early Dec)
Asheville Middle 5:00pm-7:00pm
Enka Middle School 5:30pm-7:00pm
THURSDAYS:
(Sept 26th-Early Dec)
Owen Middle School 5:30pm-7:00pm
Learn more HERE: http://www.unitedwayabc.org/homework-diners
Craniac Monster Truck Display
The First Public Appearance of the full size Monster Truck “Craniac” will be at Hobbytown USA on Thursday, March 2nd. The driver will be on site from 3:00-5:00 to sign autographs and R/C vehicles purchased at Hobbytown USA.
Base Camp: Summer Camp (Rising 1st-7th Grade)
Theme: Water Element! Conservation, Exploration, Water Olympics & RAFTING!
Discount o ered for Multiple Children within the same family Registered for Same Blocks.
For more Information Contact: Tim Petrea, Program Director – tpetrea@ waynesvillenc.gov or (828) 456-2030
Block #1-Two Weeks: June 26-July 7, 2017 … Theme: Earth Element! Conservation, Exploration and Stewardship of Wildlife & Land
Block #2-Two Weeks: July 10-21, 2017 … Theme: Air Element! Harnessing & Using Wind, Experiments & Crafts. TUBING & MIDNIGHT HOLE.
Block #3-Two Weeks: July 24-Aug 4, 2017 … Theme: Fire Element! Safety & Respect, How to Start a Fire by Various Methods, Using & Controlling, Solar Power
Block #4-Two Weeks: Aug 7-18, 2017 … Theme: Water Element! Conservation, Exploration, Water Olympics & RAFTING!
Production Summer Camp: Peter Pan Jr. (2 Weeks) (4-18yrs)
Ages 4-10 M-F, July 17-28th, 9am-12pm
Ages 10-18 M-F, July 17-28th, 9am-3pm
Performances July 28th and 29th, 6pm
Join us for some high-flying fun and swashbuckling adventures with Peter Pan and the lost boys!
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Join us on March 2nd at 3:30 as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day. There will be fun snacks and crafts!
Summer Science Camp (Rising 2nd-4th & Rising 5th-7th)
AMOS is hosting six 1-week camp session at UNCA this summer. We have three great themes and a host of partnerships including UNCA professors! With offerings for rising 2nd-4th graders and rising 5th-7th there is sure to be something for everyone! Check out our themes below, as registration opens March 1st (Registration will be open February 22nd for Members).
Camps will be held on UNCA’s campus from 9am-5pm. Registration for AMOS members begins February 22nd. Registration for Non-Members begins March 1st. Pricing for Asheville Naturalist weeks as well as Makers Unite weeks is $275. Pricing for A.C.E weeks is $290. Upon registering for Summer Science Camp more information will be emailed to the provided email from info@ashevillescience.org on May 1st.
Rising 2nd-4th
June 19th-23rd – Asheville Naturalist Register for rising 2nd-4th
June 26th-30th – Accelerating Community Engineers (A.C.E) Register for rising 2nd-4th
July 10th-14th – Makers Unite Register for rising 2nd-4th
Rising 5th-7th
July 17th-21st – Makers Unite Register for rising 5th-7th
July 24th-28th – Accelerating Community Engineers (A.C.E) Register for rising 5th-7th
July 31st-Aug 4th – Asheville Naturalist Register for rising 5th-7th
ASHEVILLE NATURALISTS: Immerse yourself in nature this summer! Discover the wonders of the natural world, learn about native plants and animals, experience the outdoors and make discoveries with local scientists. After a week of exploration, campers will know what it takes to become an Asheville Naturalist! Experts like Asheville GreenWorks and Pisgah Field School will be brought in throughout the week for hands-on activities and exploration.
Accelerating Community Engineers (A.C.E)
Calling all community engineers! Come learn to apply the Engineering design process by participating in Engineering design challenges, programming and building robots, and so much more!
Makers Unite
Campers will think outside the box as they learn to construct gizmos and gadgets out of everyday materials. Throughout the week, they will work on the cardboard challenge and host several guests including the Asheville Makers as they lead the campers through various projects.
Bike of the Irish at Wedge at Foundation
Bike of the Irish is AoB’s annual spring ride, featuring hundreds of green-bedecked riders and routes that showcase the best of Asheville’s bike infrastructure and greenways. AoB community rides are free and open to the public. We do ask that participants consider supporting our work and events by either activating their AoB membership and/or making a donation.
St. Paddy’s Day Party
Family Friendly until 8pm
St. Paddy’s Day Party
8AM – 10pm
Live Music All Day.
Summit Coffee Pop-up Espresso Bar until noon
Firkin Tappings throughout the day.
Asheville on Bikes: Bike of the Irish 2pm – 5pm
BBQ
More beer.
3rd Annual Hunger Relief Concert
ALL AGES! Wicked Weed presents the 3rd annual Benefit Concert for Food Connection
Featuring music from Lyric’s Fan Page, Ashley Heath and Her Heathens, and Jr. James & The Late Guitar