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Asheville Outdoor Show

The vendor list (so far):
Asheville Greenworks
Asheville Treetops Adventure Park
Astral
Bella & Oliver Soap Company
Buff USA
Carolina Mountain Club
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy
Chacos
Columbia Sportswear
Deuter
ENO
ExOfficio
Falcon Guides
Farm To Feet
Fifth Element Camping
Free Fly Apparel
Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
GO Easy
Goal Zero
Good To-Go
Gorilla Carriers
Howler Brothers
KEEN
Kelty
LEKI
LightHeart Gear Tents
Marmot
Mount Inspiration
Mountain Hardwear
Mountain True
MSR – Mountain Safety Research
NEMO Equipment, Inc.
The North Carolina Arboretum
North Carolina Outward Bound School
Oboz Footwear
Opal & Wonder
Osprey Packs
Outdoor Tech
Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn
Prestige Subaru
Salewa
Salomon
Sea to Summit – Outdoor Gear
SealLine
Simple Shot Shooting Sports
Smartwool
STANLEY
SunDrop Solar Trailers
SylvanSport ‘GO’ (Mobile Adventure Gear)
TerraForma Outdoor Solutions
Therm-a-Rest
Tilley
Toad&Co
Vasque Footwear
WindPouch

The Asheville Outdoor Show brings the finest outdoor brands and latest trends in recreation directly to our friends and neighbors who live in the outdoor playground of the mountains of North Carolina. We’ll showcase innovators known for quality, variety, and uniqueness. Enjoy music and outdoor games throughout the day — and pick up lots of discounts from your favorite brands for your outdoor lifestyle.

This kick-ass event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public! The Asheville Outdoor Show is presented by Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker with support from Blue Ridge Outdoors, Highland Brewing Company, Rock 105.1, and WNC magazine.

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Celebration Block Party!

Block party with an open house of the church.
Free food and games. Music throughout the day!

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Art Lessons with James Cassara

Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Single sessions are $20, materials included, with a “frequent Flerys” special of six prepaid classes for $99. Siblings discount of 20% for two more kids from the same family.

These sessions are open to ANYONE, whether a Charlotte Street Kid or not. Public, private, or home school kids are all welcome. These classes are being offered by James Cassara, a recently retired elementary art teacher of 34 years experience.

For more information, contact James at jjcassara@gmail.com or 828-230-4425.

Classes will be capped at 8. If demand allows, James will add a second class on Monday afternoon (name times)

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Adapted Cycling (5+yrs)

Sundays, 2-3:30pm, September 18-October 9

In conjunction with WCU’s DPT Program, we are excited to offer this program focused on outdoor play and getting fit through planned games and activities. This program aims to improve riding skill and teach safe cycling strategies for youth ages 5+, with or without disabilities. ALL pedaling abilities are welcome, ALL family and friends are invited to come out and ride with us, too!
Registration by calling the TR Office at 828-259-5483. FREE

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Tuesday Storytime (all ages)

Sept 20th: Myths and Fairy Tales Storytime: Idunna and the Golden Apples – Please join us for a special Storytime, during which we will read the classic Norse myth Idunna and the Golden Apples. Fun-filled crafts and activities will follow.

Sept 27th: Myths and Fairy Tales Storytime: Thor – Please join us for a special Storytime, during which we will read several myths about the Norse god Thor. Fun-filled crafts and activities will follow.

Oct 4th: Myths and Fairy Tales Storytime: The Twelve Dancing Princesses – Please join us for a special Storytime. We will be reading The Twelve Dancing Princesses and other fairy tales, followed by fun-filled crafts and activities.

Oct 11th: Myths and Fairy Tales Storytime: East of the Sun, West of the Moon – Please join us for a special Storytime. We will be reading the classic fairy tale East of the Sun, West of the Moon, as well as other stories. Fun-filled crafts and activities follow.

All ages are welcome, especially children ages 3 to 8.

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Special Cat in the Hat Storytime

Join us on Saturday, September 24 at 1:00PM for a very special Cat in the Hat Storytime where the Cat himself will make an appearance!

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Batman Day

Join us to celebrate 80 years of Gotham City’s greatest defender with a photo standee, memory game, and activities. Plus, get a coupon from our Café for a $4 Flatbread with any Café purchase (Café stores only).

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Fall Festival at the Mills River Farmers Market

Family Fun at the Market! Join us for our annual Fall Festival! In addition to the amazing vendors you know and love we’ll have a cooking demonstration with Renay Knapp, tractors on display, Wingate University Hendersonville Health Sciences Center providing a health fair, music with Apple Country String Band, and apple activities and tasting for the kids!

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Help WNC Nature Center Spruce Up the Park (K-8th Graders)

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE!
Sept 24th 9:30am-12:00pm – Celebrate Take A Child Outside Week by helping WNC Nature Center spruce up the park. “Kids in grades K-8th are encouraged to take part.
Email Tori at americorps@ashevillenc.gov for more details and to register.”
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2016 Annual Open Studio Tour

Visit studios of local artists! Open 10-5 Saturday and Sunday.

This free, self-guided tour features fine art and craft studios throughout Henderson County. Artist’s studios will be open for visits with plenty of new artwork to view and purchase. There are several studios and galleries that have guest artists as well. Original works in paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, metal arts, woodworking, and glass are offered by artists from the county. The Open Studio Tour is always on the Third Weekend in September!

Visit the link for a map of studio locations

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