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Secret Agent 23 Skidoo Infinity Plus One ~ Album Release Show & Family Style Dance Show

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is dropping his new album called Infinity Plus One!

This is an album release show and family style dance party.

Featuring the Underdog Breakdance Crew & The Hop Ice Cream

This show will be filmed so dress as silly and fun as you can!

*Fans will get a special discount on the new album.

“Secret Agent 23 Skidoo has married the complex beats of Hip Hop with the magical world of kids.” -TODAY

“Through his music, he empowers kids to be themselves.” -USA TODAY

“With positive, relatable songs, he has fast become a favorite of radio hosts and venue bookers around the U.S.” -TIME

“Nobody is making better ‘Kid-Hop’ than Secret Agent 23 Skidoo” -NPR

EIGHT #1 HITS ON SIRIUS/XM!

2015 GRAMMY NOMINEE!

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Bogs, Bugs and Beavers Guided Walks

1st walk- 10:30am
2nd walk- 2:00pm

Guided walks along the Pink Beds Trail interpret the natural history of beavers, their wetland-creating activities and the changing habitats they create.

The programs begin in the Forest Discovery Center with a talk about beavers and their special adaptations. From there we will
continue to the Pink Beds loop trail with a total walking distance of about 1.75 miles.

Each walk is approximately 1.5 hours. Bring water and snacks if needed. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing for hiking on a trail.

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Bogs, Bugs and Beavers Guided Walks

Guided walks along the Pink Beds Trail interpret the natural history of beavers, their wetland-creating activities and the changing habitats they create.

  • Program event time: TBD
  • Programs begin in the Forest Discovery Center with a talk about beavers.
  • Total walking distance: 1.75 miles.
  • Program duration 1.5 hours.

General admission charges apply for this event: $5.00 for adults and free for youth under 16 years of age. America the Beautiful and Golden Age passes are honored.

 

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Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club (4-7yrs)

An engaging summer nature series for children ages 4-7. Children will learn different ways that they can fulfill Woodsy’s motto: “Lend a hand, care for the land.” A blend of investigation, creativity and outdoor fun!

Cost: $4.00 per child for each program. Accompanying adults are admitted to the Cradle of Forestry for half price ($2.50). Reservations are required, and may be taken at the front desk or by calling 828-877-3130.

There are two programs each Thursday at 10:30am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-3:00pm.

Weekly Themes:
June 9 Sensation: The Five Senses
June 16 Green Thumbs: Gardening
June 23 B3: Bees, Birds, and Butterflies
June 30 Animotion: Animal Movement
July 7 Night Owls: Nocturnal Animals
July 14 Every Drop Counts: Water
July 21 Animal Trails: Signs of Animals
July 28 To See or Not to See: Camouflage
August 4 Woodsy’s Garden: Plants
August 11 Into the Woods: Forests

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Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club (4-7yrs)

Weekly on Wednesdays, June 26th through July 31st 10:30am to 12:00pm

Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club at Cradle of Forestry – Heritage Site & Discovery Center in Pisgah Forest. Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club is a weekly educational program designed for children ages 4 to 7 to explore nature with their trusted adult and a Cradle naturalist. Learn about sustainable forestry practices, observe wildlife, and take part in interactive activities – all while gaining an appreciation for nature. Your kiddos will discover one of the most vibrant and impactful wildlife restoration programs in the region that dedicates its resources to preserving woodlands and species for generations to come.⁣⁣

  • Programs are 1.5 hours long and take place outdoors utilizing their paved trails and outdoor amphitheater, beginning with the reading of a forest-themed story and include fun activities, games and a craft. Rain or shine unless the weather is severe.
  • Come to one or all six programs. Great for families vacationing in the Blue Ridge mountains this summer!
  • ️ The program costs $8 per child and $4 for accompanying adults – All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults with a Cradle Season Pass get in free.
  • The program starts promptly at 10:30am at the Cradle of Forestry. Plan to arrive early to find parking and check in at the Forest Discovery Center lobby.

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‘Marketplace’ Vacation Bible School (3yrs-Rising 6th Grade)

Market Place VBS is a joyful experience that invites us to journey as tribes of Israel through the lively setting of a Judean town set in the time of Jesus’ ministry.

Children will hear Bible stories from our storytellers, see Bible dramas come alive, study with the Rabbi, visit the shops & make crafts, play games, dance, make music and serve others!

9:00am-12:00pm (Preschool)

9:00am-12:10pm (Elementary)

 

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‘Rolling River Rampage’ Vacation Bible School begins (4yrs-Rising 6th Grade)

June 25th-28th

Vacation Bible School for ages 4 – rising 6th graders is FREE, but registration is required. Limited spots for preschool ages to insure small classrooms. Contact April Nance at 828-252-4781. VBS is 9:00 a.m. – Noon each day.

 

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‘Discovering Ancient Appalachia: The Archaeology of the Blue Ridge Mountains’

Join archaeologist Alice Wright from Appalachian State University as she takes us on a tour of Western North Carolina’s prehistory, Monday May 23rd from 10-11 am at MCPL-Marshall.

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Wings and Strings at Rocky’s

Live Music Night!

June 6th: Come on out for our 2019 Wings and Strings Kickoff with our friends Rocky Lindsley and Jeff Anders! It’s a season for music on the #southpatio. Bring your friends!

June 13th: Josh Singleton and Patrick Dodd

June 20th: Carver & Carmody

June 27th: Todd Hoke

July 11th: Todd Greene & Dave Reep

July 18th: J. C. Tokes & Chris Caruso

 

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2017 Fiber Arts Summer Camp (6-16yrs)

Education is an important part of Local Cloth’s mission. This summer, we will focus on educating the younger members of our community (ages 6 – 16) with six weeks of half-day summer camps geared to specific age groups. Parents and children will be able to choose between a variety of topics including sewing, knitting, felting, dyeing, block printing, and weaving. All classes will be held at the Local Cloth studio 207 Coxe Ave, Asheville NC 28801. The price is $125 per week plus materials. Siblings registered for the same class will receive a $25 discount. Please e-mail any questions to SummerCamp@Localcloth.org.

2017  Schedule at a Glance (Morning Hours 9am-1pm, Afternoon Hours 1pm-4pm)

Jun 12 –16

Morning: Knitting Ninjas! (ages 6 – 10)

Afternoon: Knitting-Mania (ages 11 – 15)

 

Jun 19 –23

Morning: Sheep to Cloth (ages 6 – 10)

Afternoon: Batik Dyeing (ages 10 – 15)

 

Jul 10 – 14

Morning: 3D felting (ages 11 – 15)

Afternoon: Block Printing on Fabric (ages 11 – 15)

 

Jul 17 – 21

Morning: Upcycling Machine Sewing (ages 6 – 10)

Afternoon: Upcycling Machine Sewing (ages 11 – 15)

 

Jul 24 – 28

Morning: Spinning and Weaving our way through History (ages 7 – 11)

Afternoon: Spinning and Weaving our way through History (ages 11 – 16)

 

Aug 7 – 11

Morning: Tie Dye Science & Magic (Ages 6 – 10)

Afternoon: Tie Dye Science & Magic (Ages 11 – 15)

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