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Dog owners who think their dog should be “in pictures” will love the Critter Magazine Cover Dog Competition being held at 1 p.m. Cost to participate is a $25 donation. Winner will be featured on the cover of Critter Magazine. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local spay/neuter organizations and rescue transport programs. Leary PR for Asheville Outlets.
Celebrate the world of electric vehicles on Asheville’s 2nd Annual Drive Electric Earth Day, Saturday, April 25th from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Asheville Outlets. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge EV Club this event will give you an opportunity to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about electric cars.
Owners and dealers will be present with some of the latest EVs, 4 wheel drive EVs, and Plug-In Hybrids, electric bicycles, scooters, and other locally produced EVs such as the all-new Defiant EV3, All Electric Roadster. Plus, there will also be local solar installers present and other sustainable businesses. Experience the exhilaration of riding an electric bicycle. Click here for more information about the event!
SUMMER FOOD SITES FOR KIDS & TEENS!
No child should have to go without food this summer, while school is out. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that children in need continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. This summer, USDA plans to serve more than 200 million free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites. If you, or anyone you know is in need, we have several meal sites in our area. To find the site closest to you and their schedule, visit the USDA link below, or text “Summer Meals” to 97779, and they’ll link you to the website to enter your zip code. FREE!
❗️👉 USDA link HERE: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
MORE FREE SUMMER MEAL SITES!
Monday-Friday, June 10th-Aug 9th – FREE Summer Meals for kids and teens with Asheville City Schools and YMCA of WNC Nutrition. “We will be visiting five neighborhoods in Asheville serving up free meals and fun times! Lunches are free for anyone 18 years and younger, and our Mobile Market will be accompanying us at each meal site on Fridays!” ❗️👉 No meals served on July 4th.
MORE FREE SUMMER MEAL SITES!
In addition to the USDA Summer Food Service Program (above), Asheville City Schools, Buncombe County Schools, and YMCA of Western North Carolina have partnered together to insure no students go hungry this summer, by giving school-age children (age 18 and younger) access to healthy, nutritious meals every weekday during the summer break, when school is out and free/reduced lunches aren’t available. The Y’s Nutrition Outreach team will begin serving meals at no charge on June 11th at ACS sites and on June 18th at BCS sites.
❗️👉 Learn more about the YMCA of WNC’s Nutrition Outreach and Education Programs HERE: https://ymcawnc.org/
PRITCHARD PARK SUMMER SERIES IS BACK FOR 2023!
Tuesdays through Fridays, May 30th to Aug 8th – Each summer, Asheville Downtown Association hosts their Pritchard Park Summer Series “bringing fun, family friendly events to downtown’s Pritchard Park. These events are FREE and open to the public!
TUESDAYS:
Hoop Jam … 6:00pm-8:00pm … FREE family friendly hoops and flow toys with a music backdrop. A easy way to get your friends and family moving and entertained in the heart of downtown.
WEDNESDAYS:
Summer STEAM … 5:30pm-7:30pm … Hosted by Asheville Museum of Science. More details to come!
THURSDAYS:
Singer/Songwriter Series … 5:30pm-7:30pm … Hosted by Pigeon Mother Productions, and curated by local Zaq Suarez. New local artist will be featured each week!
FRIDAYS:
Asheville Drum Circle … 5:00pm-9:45pm … Since 2001, the beats and rhythms of the Asheville Drum Circle have pulled drummers, dancers and spectators into Pritchard Park for communal music enjoyment. Attendees are welcome to bring along their own drums and join in the fun.
Tuesdays through Fridays, May 30th to Aug 8th, 2023
Each summer, Asheville Downtown Association hosts their Pritchard Park Summer Series “bringing fun, family friendly events to downtown’s Pritchard Park. These events are FREE and open to the public!
TUESDAYS (6:00pm-8:00pm): Hoop Jam … FREE family friendly hoops and flow toys with a music backdrop. A easy way to get your friends and family moving and entertained in the heart of downtown. WEDNESDAYS (5:30pm-7:30pm): Summer STEAM … Hosted by Asheville Museum of Science. More details to come! THURSDAYS (5:30pm-7:30pm): Singer/Songwriter Series … Hosted by Pigeon Mother Productions, and curated by local Zaq Suarez. New local artist will be featured each week! FRIDAYS (5:00pm-9:45pm): Asheville Drum Circle … Since 2001, the beats and rhythms of the Asheville Drum Circle have pulled drummers, dancers and spectators into Pritchard Park for communal music enjoyment. Attendees are welcome to bring along their own drums and join in the fun.Your first class is always free! Each session thereafter is $8-$10/sliding scale.
No registration necessary, just drop on by!
June 13th-17th, 5:45pm-8:45pm
It’s that time of the year again, and this year we are trying out something new. We will be holding vacation bible school in the evenings in hopes to have more participate in the program. We will start with dinner at 5:45pm followed by the program. Come sing and dance, play games and make crafts and listen and watch Bible stories come alive in this year’s Vacation Bible School “Jerusalem Marketplace.” We will dress in costume and share marketplace activities. We’ll create crafts such as making a musical instrument, pottery, weaving, bread-making and more. Every day we will hear stories of Jesus and His love for us.
This year, because we meet in the evening, there will be an opportunity for adult study, led by Fr. Doug. It’s called The Greatest Story: Jesus, an exciting study of the life and ministry of Jesus through the eyes of the Gospel narratives: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Includes discussion and fascinating video story introductions. It will be great for parents of VBS participants (so you can sound really knowledgeable when talking about Jesus!), and for any who want to dig in to these wonderful stories. Curiosity is preferred; previous experience with the stories not required.
The entire family can enjoy the activities that are geared for children ages 4 through 12. Children under 4 are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 18 or older. Registration forms may be found in the Church office, on table in front of office and in Old Well Hall.
SEARCHING THE VISIBLE,
DISCOVERING THE INVISIBLE
As kids search the visible to discover the invisible, they will discover that the God who
created everything there is wants a relationship with them! Kids will learn that God had
a plan to restore the relationship He knew we would break from the beginning.
Kids completing kindergarten through grade 12 this year are invited to take
part in the exploration.
Exploration begins:
Sunday – Wednesday, July 9-13
6 pm to 8:30 pm
Classes for preschool-youth with crafts, music, and mission activities!