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Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Oklawaha Greenway

The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New Extension (Phase Three) of the Oklawaha Greenway to Berkeley Mills Park
The City of Hendersonville and the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce announce the official grand opening of the new extension of the Oklawaha Greenway from Patton Park area to Berkeley Mills Park. The ribbon cutting will be held on Friday, July 29th at 4:00pm at the kiosk where the greenway extension begins. (Attendees are encouraged to park at Patton Park and walk to the new extension area where the kiosk is located.)

Following the ribbon cutting, Hands On! Child’s Museum will be sponsoring a “Bike Rodeo” for children and families. The rodeo includes a bike decorating station, stop on a dime, a zig zag course, and a long roll challenge. Prizes will be awarded.

The public is invited to attend and families and children are welcome to be a part of the Hands On! Event.

Sale in the Park

Treasures from the home, heart, and garden … Yard Sale Items, Arts & Crafts, Baked Goods, Fresh Local Produce, and much more!

3rd Annual Henderson County Toys for Tots Tractor Run ‘Christmas in July Tractor Show’

WNC Tractors For Tots is proud to present The 3rd annual Christmas in July Tractor Show. This year we have expanded to 10 acres of show grounds and 2 days of fun for everyone of all ages. The show will be Friday July 27th and Saturday July 28th from 9 to 5. Join us Friday night for a singing event also. On Saturday we will have a tractor pull sponsored by Apple Country Engine and Tractor Association. All Apple Country rules apply. We will have all types of Tractors, vendors, activities for kids, farm tours, great food, and all kinds of fun. We will also have raffle tickets for a chance on a John Deere A Tractor to be given away at our Tractor Run in November. The event is free to the public. We are asking exhibitors and vendors for a $10 toy or $10 donation per day per space. So come out and join us for 2 days full of fun for the whole family. So come on out and Help us Help the children of WNC have a great Christmas. For more information or questions contact us on Facebook, by email at tractorsfortots@gmail.com, or contact Aaron Martin 828-674-0587, Robert Praytor 828-329-5043, Thomas Glenn 828-691-5211 or Mary Praytor 828-329-5044.

Hike of the Week: “Day Hiking Do’s and Don’ts”

Do you want to start hiking, but get too intimidated by all the fancy gear that you “have” to have? Would you enjoy the woods if you knew how to deal with animal encounters? Or are you too worried you’ll get lost to even start down the trail? Ignore your doubts, and let us teach you how to prepare for a fun day in our National Parks—no panic necessary!

Join us for an easy-to- moderate hike, approximately 2 miles round-trip. Meet at Sleepy Gap Overlook, roughly Milepost 397.3. Wear good hiking shoes, bring some water, and be prepared for changeable weather.

Call (828) 298-5330, extension 304 for more information.

Family Fun Down on the Farm

A visit to Lyda Farms is an opportunity to experience a 5th generation heritage farm and apple orchard located in Hendersonville NC near Asheville. The farm has family fun activities, including a self-guided tour around the barnyard to observe farm animals in a working farm setting, an authentic fresh fruit and vegetable roadside market, and some great photo opportunities.From June through November, young and old love to get their picture taken beside our main attraction, Juicy.In the fall, the NC apples, pumpkins, winter squash and indian corn are on display. And everyone likes to get their picture made sitting on the tree stump chair.

Bring your camera and capture family fun and farm activities, including posing next to Juicy, the farmyard animals, or the pumpkin displays, and sitting on the tree stump stool.

Juicy – the Giant Apple Bug

Juicy, our resident giant apple bug, is Lyda Farms’ number one attraction. After residing several years in the apple orchard, she crawled to the front yard and has been the main attraction ever since.

FREE Children’s Farm Animal / Barnyard Tour

Children of all ages love to wander around the barnyard and visit our friendly farm animals, such as donkeys, turkeys, goats, geese, ducks and chickens. During the tour, kids can explore the barnyard, greet the animals, and get acquainted with their new animal friends. Just head out to the barnyard and begin your journey of animal discovery.

For your protection, and the protection of the animals, we do not allow petting the animals, nor do we force them from their shelters. But quite often, they’ll be curious about seeing you, and come out to visit in the farmyard.

Outdoor Picnic Area

We have outdoor picnic tables available on a first come, first serve basis, and groups are more than welcome with or without sack lunches.

 

Bring the whole family to visit Lyda Farms in the fall, and plan to spend a while choosing from our large selection of pumpkins, plus all the assorted gourds, late fall vegetables, and of course our mouth-watering Western NC apples.

‘Happy Birthday Harry Potter’ Party

Happy Birthday Harry! We’re so thrilled by this milestone birthday – and the NEW BOOK! – that we’re celebrating with a HUGE PARTY!

Join us on Sunday, July 31 for a fantastic fandango of miscellaneous magical merchandise, including (of course) discounted new copies of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and also assorted giveaways, Pottercentric activities galore, sweet treats, balloons and more. And, because our love for kids’ books extends beyond the admittedly awesome Potterverse, on Sunday, July 31, ALL our used childrens and young adult books will be 20% off. We are only open from 12 noon to 6 pm on Sundays, so make sure your afternoon plans include Mr. K’s! 

But wait! There’s more! You could win your very own brand new copy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child just by coming in the store this week and filling out a sweepstakes entry. The grand drawing will happen on Sunday, July 31 at 5 pm, You don’t have to be present to win; we’ll call you, but you will have to stop by to fill out an entry. One entry per person, please. As always trade credit does not apply to sale prices.

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