Provision Asheville has opened a second food pantry location at Asheville First Church of the Nazarene. The pantry will be open on the first and third Saturday of every month from 9-10am. 385 Hazel Mill Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
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Epic Elkmont: Amazing Beauty and History in our Backyard
Come down to Frog Level for the “Whole Bloomin’ Thing and plan to visit the Library at 11am for this fun and informative program on Elkmont. Learn all about the amazing synchronous fireflies!
Mountain Gateway Music Jam
Sunday’s from 2-4pm!
MineFest
Bring your friends Saturday May 26th, Sunday May 27th, and Monday, May 28th, 2018 and enjoy MineFest at Emerald Village, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Little Switzerland. Celebrate the gem and mineral heritage of the mountains in the spectacular home of 12 historic mines! Soggy Bottom Farms will be serving delicious Hot Dogs & Barbeque along with their famous Soggy Bottom Mud Pie. Enjoy a picnic in the tent each day OR at the Saturday evening concert!
Gem mining, mine tours, gold panning and mineral collecting will be available (for a fee) all three days from 9:00 AM till 6:00 PM. A free talk and guided hike each day at 11:00 will lead to a small but historic “hidden” mine. Catch a mountain-music concert under the tent at Noon each day followed by a different performance at 1:00 PM, with 6 great toe-tapping groups over 3 days. At 2:00 PM daily a different guided hike leads to another “hidden” mine and to view old mining equipment. At 4:00 PM on Saturday, renowned Geologist Alex Glover will share a free amazing presentation on the formation and the geology of the world-famous Emerald Village mines. Then, at 4:00 on Sunday Alex will reveal the fascinating story connecting Wedgewood China to western North Carolina, involving Indians, Feldspar mining, the world’s best China, and the father of Evolution, followed by a free short talk inside the underground Bon Ami Mine! Plan on taking in both free programs!
Children (12 and under) will enjoy a free Kid’s Treasure Hunt all three days. While at Emerald Village be sure to explore all 10 levels of the Discovery Mill exhibits, with a Music Museum, a Black Light Exhibit, and lots of good old antique junk!
After a day of fun on Saturday, come back for a special Black Light Mine Tour at 9:00 PM ($15 Adults/$10 Students). Enjoy colors hidden underground that few have ever seen! Bring your camera for some awesome photos! MineFest at Emerald Village is a great way to celebrate the start of summer in a unique setting right in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains! www.emeraldvillage.com
Weaverville Art Safari Studio Tour
The Weaverville Art Safari is one of the longest-running studio tours in Western North Carolina. And, was one of the first in the Asheville area! Twice-a-year, this juried studio tour takes place the last weekend of April and the first weekend of November. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, our Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity to meander through this beautiful area. You’ll enjoy meeting our artists and seeing the spaces where they work and live. The Weaverville Art Safari is a favorite of both locals and visitors; drawing thousands of art lovers to our area each year!
First Friday Hot Glass, Cold Beer, Live Music Concert Series
Join us for live glassblowing demonstrations, local beer, and live music!
May 6th, June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th, and Sept 2nd
Free Admission.
Floral Demonstration with Christopher Mello
Enjoy an afternoon of flowers and fun at Grovewood Gallery with master gardener/floral designer Christopher Mello on Sunday, May 8 from 1 – 3pm. Christopher will demonstrate how to create beautiful bouquets and artful floral arrangements in pots and planters.
About Christopher Mello
Asheville native Christopher Mello is a passionate gardener and artist. An eccentric genius of garden design, he created the well-known garden at 307 Waynesville Avenue in West Asheville, known about town as “Christopher’s Garden.” His fantasical garden has long been a feature on the West Asheville Garden Stroll and is the subject of Bill Torgerson’s documentary “Yes You May: The Story of Christopher’s Garden.” Christopher has a degree in horticulture from Haywood Community College and has worked on the floral crew at the Biltmore Estate (both in the nursery and in the house) and in the gardens at Chimney Rock State Park. He also assisted with the renovation and recreation of Kenilworth Gardens in Asheville.
25-Cent Frugal Friday Book Sale
Yes, another 25-cent book sale. Not the blockbuster of last month [sigh], but you might find just the book you have been searching for for a long time – and for [gasp] only 25-cents! You NEVER KNOW if you don’t GO!
Run For Life 2018 / 5K Color Run/Walk
2018 Run 4 Life is a fundraiser for Open Arms Pregnancy Center.
This is a USATF Certified 5k road course through beautiful Henderson county apple orchards. Let the runners run, let the walkers walk, and bring the whole family to enjoy music and raffles! So, come on out and have some fun and help Open Arms!