The autism fundraiser Zipping for Autism 2019 takes place on Sunday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.! Join us for fun and a celebration of the autism community, as we zipline and work our way around the Treetops Adventure Course on the eighth annual event, with Prestige Subaru as title sponsor! Visit www.ZippingForAutism.com for plenty of info, to make a donation, or to register yourself or your team.
Join us for a day in support of Zipping for Autism and the Autism Society of North Carolina! 20% of food proceeds will be donated to the Zipping for Autism event.
The Zipping for Autism event is June 5th, this is a fundraiser on April 20th.
If you’re interested in participating in the actual event (it’s really fun!) go here for all the info: http://ow.ly/10pE7N
The 9th Annual GNAR – The Gnarliest Kids Adventure Race Ever at Camp Ton-A-Wandah in Hendersonville. Kids, ages five through 14, will experience the thrill of adventure racing. Teams of two will work together to navigate a variety of challenges. The course is TOP SECRET! Challenges may include mountain biking, running, a low ropes course, problem solving, and a grand finale obstacle guaranteed to leave a grin on everyone’s face. Adults are also welcome to register with their kids and join in on the fun! All proceeds from the race will benefit The Mountain Community School.
Please join us! This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to see first-hand how Learning Through Expeditions, our curricular model, encourages critical thinking in all disciplines. Our students will be showcasing their work in each classroom, presenting what they have learned, as well as the process of their learning.
Expedition Night is also open to the general public including perspective families seeking the “right” program for their child. Please feel free to invite friends and family that may have an interest in our school to tag along and see what makes The Mountain Community School a special place.
Join representatives from Asheville City Schools for food and fun. There will be booths set up for registering students for magnet school, as well as Asheville City Schools Departments ready to answer any and all question about the magnet school enrollment process.
Hand stamp good for both days. Giveaways and raffles. Vendors for hunting, fishing and the outdoors in general will be on hand.
The UNCA Percussion Ensemble will be giving a diverse and fun concert this Sunday at 3:00 in Lipinsky Auditorium.
You’ll hear Japanese taiko drumming, minimalism by Steve Reich, Cissy Strut by The Meters, two originals composed by students, and more. And if that’s not enough, the students from my class on global rhythm will also be joining us for a rousing re-imagining of Fox in Socks.
Not something to miss!
As always, our music department events are free and open to anyone.Donations are always welcome to benefit our students.
First Show of the Day, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Beginning June 11th. Both movies play on both days, and both start at 11:00am
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, June 10th-Aug 6th: Summer Movie Express at Regal Biltmore Grande in Biltmore Park Town Square. Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
All Summer Movie Express guests can also purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
THE 2025 LINEUP & SHOWTIMES: WEEK 1 (June 10 & 11)
WEEK 2 (June 17 & 18)
WEEK 3 (June 24 & 25)
WEEK 4 (July 1 & 2)
WEEK 5 (July 8 & 9)
WEEK 6 (July 15 & 16)
WEEK 7 (July 22 & 23)
WEEK 8 (July 29 & 30)
WEEK 9 (August 5 & 6)
FREE parking, FREE music, Kids eat FREE, Mega Mimosas, Good times, why not?!
Short Stacks for Big Change Breakfast to Benefit the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office On Track Leadership Program, Saturday, April 9th at Fatz Café from 8-10:00 am
The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage links, maple syrup, butter, mixed fruit, coffee, tea, milk or juice.
To purchase tickets in advance, please contact Kelly Ball at (828) 775-2693 or at Kelly.ball@buncombecounty.
The On Track Leadership program offers middle school aged children in the Buncombe County School system leadership training and recreational activities for two weeks out of the summer. The kids are nominated by their teachers, school administration and school resource officers. The program is staffed by school resource officers, and provides a time for relationship building and character development.