How better to support great local organizations such as Tranzmission, Girls Rock Asheville, QORDS and COLAGE than an all-ages punk rock show at your friendly neighborhood anarchist book store? The answer: there is no better way.
Featuring CLOUDGAYZER, Brynn Estelle & Her Band and MORE!
The She’s the First Cupcake Classic is the largest fundraising effort for the She’s the First UNC Asheville chapter. All the money raised from the event will be donated directly to She’s the First, a registered 501c3 nonprofit that provides scholarships for girls in developing countries to be the first in their family to attend school. A free t-shirt is included with your registration fees. Immediately following the 5k, there will be a carnival featuring local vendors, homemade cupcakes, and crafts and activities. The carnival is free and open to the public.
The Cradle of Forestry celebrates National Get Outdoors Day. Begun in 2008 by the USDA Forest Service, this event supports Americans in seeking out healthy, active outdoor lifestyles. The day includes skills teaching and demonstrations by western North Carolina’s outdoor recreation community. If you are visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains, add GO Day to your list of things to do. Admission to the site is free on this national event day.
GO Day spurred from “Every Kid in the Woods” which supports children and adults to explore public lands. On this day local organizations and NGOs partner to showcase how you can indulge in an adventure within your “naturehood.” Across the nation sites offer a chance for you and your family to unplug and connect with the outdoors. At the Cradle we host multiple activities for you to discover the forest in our NC mountains.
*Updated as confirmed*
Activities on GO Day showcase traditional and outdoor adventure sports, as well as camp and trail skills. All of this while soaking up the Cradle’s scenic setting.
Stumped on what to do today? Look no further! We’re hosting a Planting Day from 3-4 pm! We’ll be planting flowers donated by B.B. Barns Garden Company in pots donated by PlanToys, Inc.. We’ll also be making Cheero bird feeders. Come get your hands dirty!
Wednesdays 3:55-4:55pm in June
Kids Hip Hop for ages 7-12 years, with Otto (Aquaboogy) Vasquez will happen all of June at RAB!!! Then he gets “locked” into ADF and Duke University for all of July…come learn from this International Hip Hop legend while he’s still in town!
You’re Invited! Join us in celebrating the completion of our renovation! This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
June 13th-17th 9am-3pm … Stay for just a few hours, or stay all day
ArtSpace Charter School in Swannanoa needs your help! They had a flood last winter break right before school started back, and did what they could to fix some of the damage, but now that it’s summer break and the students and teachers are out, it’s time to complete the repairs! “There is still lots to be done but we will begin with repairing the tile floors. We will begin scraping up all the water damaged tile in the building and taking it to an outside dumpster. This will not require any special skills, just a pair of gloves and a strong body! Teenagers willing to lend a hand are welcome!!! “Many hands make quick work!””
There will be a lot of activity and a lot of contractors in the building, as well as Volunteers from other organizations, so we would like to request that you leave small children at home to keep them safe.
Be sure to sign in in the front lobby when you arrive.
Aug 5th-10th
“Bring your broken things and learn how to fix them! We have a variety of fixers who can help! Depending on your fix and parts required, you may be charged. But this event is meant to teach and be interactive.” If you know specifically what you will be bringing, leave a comment on their event page, so they can prepare.
Experience firsthand how food is grown and raised in the Southern Appalachian Mountains! Choose from over 20 WNC family farms to visit and encounter the sights, tastes, and stories of working farms through guided tours, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. The tour is family-friendly and a wonderful summer adventure for visitors of all ages and interests. Learn more and purchase your tour pass at asapconnections.org.