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2016 Public Safety & Community Night

Community organizations from across the area take part, including: Town of Woodfin, Woodfin Fire Department, Woodfin Police Department, the YMCA, West Buncombe Fire Department, Buncombe County EMS, Buncombe County Crime Prevention, Woodfin Elementary School and North Carolina Wildlife Division of Enforcement.

Families can look for free child identification kits and other free giveaways. “Free gun locks will be available for residents with firearms who want to secure them,” said Det. David Plyler.

Annual Model Airplane Show

The Asheville-Buncombe Aeromodelers R/C Flying Club in cooperation with Buncombe County Recreation Services present the annual Flying Model Demo & Exhibit.

Weather permitting, there will be:
– Flying demonstrations, possibly including:
– Electric Ducted Fan (EDF) Jets
– Helicopters
– Quad Racers
– Ultra Aerobatic (3D) Planes
– Warbirds
– Vintage Aircraft
– Try your hand at flying with an instructor
– First Person View (FPV) video monitor

If the weather is bad, we will still have:
– Static displays with opportunities for questions and answers
– Information about the flying club
– A raffle for your chance to win a ready to fly (RTF) XK X520 VTOL provided by Motion RC. There is no cost for the tickets, but you must be present to win.

Serafina Event – Brevard

Join New York Times bestselling author Robert Beatty to celebrate the release of his new book, SERAFINA AND THE TWISTED STAFF, the highly anticipated sequel to last year’s runaway hit set at Biltmore Estate. Published by Disney Hyperion, this exciting mystery-thriller for young readers (8+) and adults follows the story of an unusual cat-like girl who lives at Biltmore Estate amidst the opulence of the Gilded Age and the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

THE 2016 SUMMER TOUR! This special event includes a presentation by the author, Q&A, free food & drink, a book signing, lots of Serafina giveaways, and the opportunity to meet the author and fans of Disney Hyperion’s newest book series.

This event is hosted by Highland Books (Brevard) and the Transylvania County Library.

Early praise from the prestigious Kirkus Reviews says SERAFINA AND THE TWISTED STAFF is “Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end.” (Starred Review) You can watch the exciting new book trailer here: http://bit.ly/1UovAES

Since its release last year, the first book, SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK, has been on the New York Times Best Sellers List for 20 weeks. It has also appeared on the best seller lists of Publisher’s Weekly, USA TODAY, Barnes & Noble, Amazon and independent bookstores. It was selected by the Southern Independent Booksellers Association as representing the “best in Southern literature,” and has won many honors on Goodreads.com. Recently, it was named as a finalist for the prestigious 2016 Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize. A fast favorite for teachers and students, the book is being taught in hundreds of classrooms across the nation and has appeared on summer reading and Battle of the Books lists.

Family Wii U Game Night

Try out interactive Wii U games on the big screen! A drop in event for all ages. Snacks provided.

National Parks of the South with Danny Bernstein

Danny Bernstein makes a great national park buddy as she takes you through the 71 parks in the South. You’ll meet historic figures, rangers, volunteers, park partners and visitors⎯the people who bring each park to life. In her attempt to become a Southerner one park at a time, Danny shows that every national park has a human story as well as great scenery. Visiting the Southeastern parks is a very different experience from the once in a lifetime trip to Yosemite or Yellowstone. Here, folks come often, volunteer, adopt a trail, and support their parks.

“Forests, Alligators, Battlefields: My journey through the national parks of the South” is Danny’s contribution to the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. She’s an engaged, questioning national park companion, who puts a historical and personal spin on her travels. Find out more about Danny at www.hikertohiker.com.

Kids and well-behaved pets with owner on leash are welcome. It is free and open to the public.

Yard Sale

Come out to the Downtown Market this Saturday 8/6 at 9am to score the coolest stuff at the best prices. We are having a yard sale with multiple vendors participating. Join us out on the patio on the north side of the building (in front of the sneaky side entrance to Sly Grog Lounge).

Youth Flag Football Drop In Game (boys and girls Ages 9-11)

Join us for FREE drop in flag football games!
August 8, August 25, September 1, 
September 8 & September 15
6:00-7:30pm
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Come play a game of flag football with us.
Teams will be divided at the field by staff.

For More Information Contact Kim Turner
kturner@ashevillenc.gov

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