Come to Harley-Davidson of Asheville and get you bike blessed this Saturday from 10AM – 2PM! Complementary BBQ plates and hot dogs for donations at 11AM. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans Quarters at ABCCM in Asheville.
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Fish Fry Fundraiser
Join us for the most delicious fundraiser in town!
Benefiting the general operation budget for the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or whenever the food runs out. Get there quick!
Dinner is only $8.00!
DINNERS INCLUDE:
Fried Fish, Baked beans, Cole slaw,
Hushpuppies, Drink and Dessert
Fish sold separately for 1.00 each
Eat in or Carry Out
CALL AHEAD TO PLACE LARGE ORDERS
Camp Ruach Summer Camp (1st-8th Grade)
Get up, shake off the dust, and be ready for your best summer ever! Camp Ruach is an extraordinary community that is created and blossoms each summer at the Asheville JCC. Campers and counselors build lifelong friendships as we explore, laugh and grow.
Camp Ruach is a unique Jewish day camp experience open to ALL first through eighth graders. Each weekly session is an adventure — filled with swimming and sports, creativity and crafts, nature and gardening, dance and music — and ending with the celebration of Shabbat. We are a true community, creating unity from diversity, making unforgettable memories.
Whether they are here for one, two, or all nine weeks, Camp Ruach campers come away having grown and changed, carrying a newfound sense of confidence and self-assurance. Here, we learn about friendship, caring, and positive values to bring to the world around us. Our energetic Camp Ruach staff works and plays with your camper to ensure they have the time of their life.
Camp Ruach is tons of fun!
Throughout the summer, campers participate in swimming, sports, cooking, crafts, nature expeditions, gardening, Israeli dance, music, team building, weekly Shabbat celebrations, field trips and many unique Camp Ruach traditions, including our exciting Maccabiah Games, Wacky Water Olympics, Seth Olson “You Can Make A Difference Day,” and our Ruach Relay!
The JCC campus includes a 25-meter outdoor pool for daily free swim and swimming lessons with certified instructors; a natural outdoor amphitheater for morning and afternoon sing-alongs; park-like space for outdoor sports, games, and nature activities; a learning garden; and rooms for cooking, crafts, and activities. We also take full advantage of the Asheville region’s natural amenities with weekly off-site field trips.
Contact Seth Kellam at seth@jcc-asheville.org or 253-0701 ext. 107 for more information.
B’reisheet (Creating the Spirit of Camp)
Session 1 : June 13 – 17
All beginnings are exciting and everything is possible.
• Highlights: Discovery Day, Gesher camping field trip and
overnight, Chaverim JCC overnight. Field Trip: Gem Mining.
• Chugim: Basketball, Lego Land, and More
B’tzelem Elohim (The Divine Spark)
Session 2 : June 20-24
Each of us is unique but share a sacred light.
• Highlights: Dress up Your Counselor Day, Gesher
overnight at the JCC. Field Trip: Blue Rdige Assembly Ropes Course
• Chugim: Song Circle, Goo Goo for GaGa, and More
Masah (Journey)
Session 3 : June 27 – July 1
We each embark on our own journey as we learn together.
• Highlights: Ruach Relay, Gesher overnight at the JCC.
Field Trip: Hiking
• Chugim: Basketball, Goo Goo for GaGa, and More
Kehilah (Community)
Session 4 : July 5 – 8 (No camp on July 4)
As our community grows stronger, so do our friendships!
• Highlights: Backwards Day, Chaverim overnight,
Gesher overnight at the JCC. Field Trip: Waterpark.
• Chugim: Paracord Making, Party Making, and Song Circle
Yachad (Unity)
Session 5 : July 11 – 15
We focus on building a brighter future together.
• Highlights: Maccabiah Games, Israeli Schlichot,
Gesher overnight at the JCC. Field Trip: Hiking Trip.
• Chugim: Lego Land, Woodworking, and More
Harpahtka (Adventure)
Session 6 : July 18 – 22
Summer is all about exciting new adventures!
• Highlights: Israel Day, Israeli Schlichot, Gesher camping
overnight. Field Trip: Launch Trampoline Park.
• Chugim: Soap Making, Friendship Bracelets, and More
Tzedek (Justice)
Session 7 : July 25 – 29
It’s about balance, the true meaning of justice.
• Highlights: Seth Olsen “You Can Make a Difference” Day,
Gesher overnight. Field Trip: Danny’s Dumpster.
• Chugim: Basketball, Lego Land, and More
Hafoch ba (Compost it!)
Session 8 : August 1 – 5
Turn it around! Transformation and positive change.
• Highlights: Ruach Scavenger Hunt, Chaverim & Gesher
overnights at the JCC. Field Trip: Theater.
• Chugim: Song Circle, Life Skills, and More
Simcha (Joy)
Session 9 : August 8 – 12
Celebrate all the places you’ve gone this glorious summer!
• Highlights: Wacky Water Olympics, Bonim & Gesher
overnights at the JCC. Field Trip: Waterpark.
• Chugim: Lego Land, Reading Rainbow, and More
Friday Lunch b’Yachad (Together)
No need to pack snacks or lunches on Fridays!
Lunch b’Yachad, is Camp Ruach’s version of the amazing, spirited dining hall experience of sleepaway camp. All campers will enjoy a delicious, healthy, family-style meal complete with traditions such as blessings, announcements, group cheers, song session, paper plate awards, and tons of RUACH! For extra convenience, Friday morning and afternoon snacks are also included.
Writers on the Rock
Come visit us Sunday, May 22nd to hear regional authors such as Karen Chávez and Tim Barnwell discuss their outdoors-themed books! Authors will speak and be available to sign purchased books from 1-4pm outside of Cliff Dwellers Gifts.
Teen Writer Workshop with Megan Shepherd (13-18yrs ONLY)
Megan Shepherd, Author of the acclaimed Madman’s Daughter trilogy, The Cage and its sequel The Hunt (May 2016, Harper Collins) presents a workshop for teen writers at Spellbound.
This workshop is called Powerful Premises and Fresh Ideas. For ages 13-18 only. Admission is $15 or purchase of the author’s new release The Hunt from Spellbound. The class will last 60-90 minutes.
Pre-registration (by Thursday June 9th, 2016) is required. Register online, in person, or by phone.
About The Hunt:
The Maze Runner meets Scott Westerfeld in the second novel in this gripping and romantic YA series about teens abducted from Earth by an otherworldly race from Megan Shepherd, the acclaimed author of the Madman’ s Daughter series.
“Bee Happy Garden” Dedication
Join us as we dedicate our “Bee Happy Garden” in memory of Laurey Masterson, YWCA board member, activist, & beloved community member.
Rain or Shine. Light refreshments will be served.
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!
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.
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.
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
