One of our newer events that celebrates forest resources used today. Local artisans will be joining the Cradle in demonstrating Appalachian cultural and modern uses of forest products.
Many Blue Ridge Mountain artisans are continuing traditional skills deeply seeded in our North Carolina heritage. Hear the melodies from wooden instruments and visit with these skilled craftsmen and women in woodworking, wood burning, soap making, corn husk dolls and more!
An evening of special music by our Handbell and Channel Choirs, including solos and ensemble performances.
Admission is FREE! Any donations will benefit the church mini-bus fund.
Ice Cream Social to follow.
It gives us great joy to invite back to The Hop the humble folks behind an important bird of prey rehabilitation program, which is solely volunteer run. 50% of sales during will be donated to WFL plus there will be some very special guests on hand to provide information and education.
Join Parkway rangers for an easy to moderate, 2-mile round-trip hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. We will be viewing the site and learning the history of the Vanderbilt’s Buck Spring Lodge.
Meet at the Buck Spring Gap Overlook parking area at Milepost 407.7. The overlook is just off the Parkway along the Mount Pisgah trailhead access road across from the picnic area. Bring water, wear good walking shoes, and be prepared for changing weather conditions.
Call (828) 298-5330, ext. 304 for more information.
Come see what all the flowers are fussing about–their colors and scents aren’t just for us humans to enjoy. Join us at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center to learn about the animal life that our flowers need to survive and reproduce.
Meet at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) for an evening of family friendly activiites!
Registration required. Call (828) 298-5330, ext 304.
Back-to-School Summer Camp at Rainbow Community School!
Student Support Coordinator, Ali Banchiere, and Sixth Grade Teacher, Jenny Armocida, will be leading academic, organizational and creative activities to help your child transition into the new school year with ease and confidence.
Camp sessions will be held from 9 AM to 3 PM:
August 1st – 5th for rising Kindergarteners through 3rd graders
August 8th -12th for rising 4th through 7th graders
Rising K-3rd Grade Activities Include:
Reading, Math, Handwriting and Writing skills
centering activities and mindful movement
arts and crafts
social skills and teambuilding games
outdoor games and water play
Rising 4th-7th Grade Activities Include:
Reading, writing, grammar and spelling
Math review based on Singapore Math curriculum
Note-taking strategies
Effective organizational habits and routines
Typing and word processing
centering and mindful movement
engineering challenges and teambuilding games
arts and crafts
outdoor games and water play
To enroll:
Camp fee is $250 for the week, with $50 due upon enrollment. To enroll, please email Ali at ali.banchiere@rainbowlearn
There are only 2000 days between the time a baby is born and when he or she will begin kindergarten. And they matter! Critical brain development happens during this time.
Join Dr. Weizman to learn more about how you can support your child’s early learning and build a strong family during the First 2000 Days of life – and beyond!
Did you know that fastpitch is 129 years old and that it was originally developed by a Chicago boat club who played with broomsticks? That some of its stars included a man who struck out players while wearing a blindfold and that pitcher Joan Joyce once struck out the legendary baseball player Ted Williams? Did you know there was a competative women’s league in New Olreans called the Jax Maids and one in Connecticut called the Raybestos Brakettes? Yes, all true!
Join us for journalist Erica Westly as she speaks about her new book; an examination of fastpitch, its rich history & evolution, and the importance that it has had in the fight for gender equality in sports and beyond. This should be a real treat for all all of our history-loving, sports-loving, ball-playing book friends. Erica’s work has also been published in such publications as The New York Times, Smithsonian, Scientifc American and Esquire.
July 13th & 20th
The Henderson County YMCA will be leading kids in a fun hour of music and movement. Come prepared to dance, dance, dance!
Parents will be asked to sign a liability waver form before a child can participate.
It’ll be an unforgettable evening at the library! We’ll work together to transform the children’s room into a village of sheet forts. Bring small flashlights if you’ve got ‘em.