Meal provided each night at 5:45 pm, so come early and come hungry (please let a VBS staff know of any food allergies). VBS begins at 6:15 pm nightly and will go through 8:30 PM.
Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. Each day at Maker Fun Factory VBS, kids travel through field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures.
Writing Dialogue with Robin Constantine:
A Workshop for Teen Writers (ages 13-18 only)
$15 or book purchase (details on Spellbound website)
pre-registration required – limited to 10 students
Ever come to a part in your story where you struggle with what your characters will say? Or do your characters have a whole lot to say, but aren’t really saying anything? Do you grapple with writing realistic dialogue? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of those questions – this is the workshop for you!
In this workshop we will:
· Answer the question “What is good dialogue?”
· Get tips on how to create engaging dialogue.
· Learn dialogue pitfalls to avoid.
· Practice with an exercise to spark your creativity.
· Author Q& A
· Leave w/ inspiration, handouts & book-related swag!
Students can also enter a drawing to win a free critique from Robin of 20 pages from your completed manuscript or a work in progress. This is a rare opportunity, for young writers especially, to be offered constructive feedback from a successful published author with a busy schedule. Don’t miss out!
About the Instructor:
Robin Constantine is the author of three popular young adult novels published by Harper Collins: THE PROMISE OF AMAZING, THE SECRETS OF ATTRACTION, and THE SEASON OF YOU & ME. She grew up in the same town as George R.R. Martin but unlike him prefers to write contemporary novels and tends not to kill off characters. She loves a great rom-com which, when you think of it, could be considered contemporary realistic fantasy–or would that be an oxymoron?
Have you been avoiding or enjoying the summer heat? No matter your response, we’re inviting you to join us on August 12th for our 2nd Annual Island Party!
We’ll be bringing back our Roatan Paradise IPA (6.5% ABV, 50 IBUs) brewed with pineapple, oranges and serrano peppers. Put on your fancy pants and garnish your pint with a pineapple wedge!
We’ve got a full day of tunes too. Micah Gardner will kick things off from 2-4PM, the Asheville Hoops are bringing a DJ set at 4:30PM that’ll be hula hoopin’ fun for all ages & Chalwa will end the night from 7:30-9:30PM.
Let out your competitive side by joining in on our hula hoop contest at 5:30PM, a limbo contest at 7:00PM and coconut bowling! The kids will have a blast playing in kiddie pools in the Firefly Field.
Olive at the Ghost will be cooking up jerk chicken and an island inspired menu all night long plus Amazing Pizza will be bringing there best island pies! The Hop will be keeping things cool with their delicious ice cream!
Bring the whole crew out for a day of tropical, family friendly fun!
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Get moving with Hula expert Caitlin Johnson. How much fun can you have with a hoop? LOTS… Come in and find out just how much!
Limited to 25 participants. Please sign up for your free ticket at the East Asheville Library. Call 250-4738 or visit our branch for more information.
Free 5-day backpacking program for middle school boys to educate about healthy relationships, respect and consent!
“As a companion to our Climbing Toward Confidence program for middle school girls, Our VOICE has developed Backpacking Brothers. The program seeks to educate Middle School boys regarding healthy relationships and masculinity, respect and consent.
Our VOICE is currently seeking participants for the program. The 5-day long program is free of charge, however there is a 15 student cap.
Who: Middle school students who identify as male and a team of experienced outdoor educators and responsible leaders
What: A 5 day adventure education program engaging young men in the movement to prevent sexual violence
When: August 14-19, 2016
Where: Our base camp will be the White Pine Campground in the Pisgah National Forest
Why: To create cultural change that leads to healthy relationships, respect and consent
Please direct any parents and/or students that may be interested to: matthewl@ourvoicenc.org or 828-252-0562 Ext. 112.
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Please join us for some Hip Hop Dance Fitness to benefit the family of Candace Elaine Pickens.
Candace was killed and her 3-year-old son was critically injured in a shooting in Asheville’s Jones Park in May.
This lead-and-follow dance party is for participants of all abilities.
You’re also encouraged to bust out your own moves. 🙂
And if dancing’s not your thing, just come out to support and have fun!
Instructors include Julie Chapman, Illysa Hamlin, Ona Armstrong and Raymond Lamar Major.
July 28th 9am-7pm
July 29th 9am-6pm
July 30th 9am-3pm
Fiction & Non-Fiction, New & Gently Used Books, Adult & Children’s Books,
Evening performance at Haywood Community College!
Experience the wonder of dance, music, costumes and culture in this ALL GROUP performance at Haywood Community College. Enjoy 10 GROUP PERFORMANCES with over 200 international dancers and musicians.
Groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount, call 828-452-2997 for more information.