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Free Playworker Training (Kids are welcome!)

A FREE playworker* training is being offered for folks that want to get involved with the adventure play movement in Asheville. We’ve got a great calendar of events this year and we’re growing and gaining momentum for a permanent adventure playground in Asheville! Come be a part of what’s happening and gain some new play inspiration!

KIDS are WELCOME as they will be part of the workshop, but participation is limited to 25 adults and 10 children (children will be building forts while parents learn play worker skills).

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE TRAINING PLEASE POST ON THEIR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE AT THE LINK ABOVE THAT YOU WANT TO COME AND IF YOU ARE BRINGING CHILDREN OR NOT. I will reply back with a confirmation. And that’s it, show up April 15th and we’ll have a great time!

*what is a playworker?
Playwork is a skilled profession that is rooted in the belief that play is of immense benefit and supports freely chosen play. Playwork follows a set of principles that guide playworkers responses to playing children and young people and takes into consideration the spaces created for children to play in, the resources within those spaces and advocates for children to play in their own way, controlling the content and intent of their play.

For more information contact:
Linda Kinney, MA Play and Playwork
Education Specialist, Manager Playful Pedagogy
NC Zoo Linda.Kinney@nczoo.org

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Pancake Breakfast

No foolin’! Those persistent Presbyterians are plating pancakes!

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Pokemon Stack Your Deck Event (6+yrs)

Trade & Collect event!

The Pokemon celebration continues! Get FREE exclusive Clefairy and Meowth promo cards & an activity book! Event open to kids ages 6 and up and adult collectors, too!

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Mothers Day Out Personal Safety Course (Mom’s ONLY and their kids 14+yrs)

This event is created for Mom’s ONLY and their kids! Where else can you learn about the proper usage of handguns and personal safety, protection and defense, enjoy lunch AND add a little pampering?

4 1/2 course starting with basic handgun training with Travis Rector from Overwatch Defense. This part of the course covers basic handgun operation, along with actual shooting range practice. Not only will your confidence of handling a handgun build, you will become more secure with proper technique and safety of firing one. Feel free to bring your own handgun and ammunition, however if you have neither we can provide those for you for an additional fee which can be discussed upon signing up.

After this portion of the day we will treat you to a catered lunch. Relax and chat with the group and prepare for the next portion!

The second part of the course will take you to FighterWithin and get physical! From there Leanne Hensley will cover basic self defense techniques for public safety as well as home and personal safety. This part of the course builds security, confidence and self worth of the female body and surroundings.

This Ladies Day is truly meant for Moms and their children. Bond with your children and become safer and more confident in the process. After you have finished with both courses, the moms will receive a chair massage and a special treat!

Ages start at 14 and up. This class will fill immediately. You may register via email at fighterwithin@yahoo.com or by calling 828-606-9705. Only a limited amount of spots are available. Sign up NOW!!!

Total cost: $95.00. All forms of payment are accepted however, receive 5% off in paid by cash or check.

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We Are Brevard NC Local Showcase

WHAT IS IT? – This is a free event for families and community members to share some food, music, and fun while also meeting some great local businesses. Come find services, products, and organizations that are run and served by our very own Transylvania County residents.

WHY COME?

Food & Drinks – There will be food and drinks available for purchase from a couple amazing local food trucks: The Velvet Cup & Blue Smoke.

A New Local Restaurant – Magpie Meat & Three will be showing us their new space, set to open this spring! See it first!

Raffles – Some of the tables will be offering a chance to win products and services.

Meet & Greet – Come meet your fellow We Are Brevardians, enjoy a great conversation, and meet some new friends!

Music – Live music brought to you by 185 King St.

Art – Have you seen the beautiful art at the Haen Gallery? Take a tour and see some amazing paintings and sculptures!

Experience – free massages, free samples, live music, great food, warm fires, & great people.

Network – Do you offer a product or service? Bring your business cards and spread the word.

Find a Local Business – Over 50 local businesses will be represented and you can meet them before you use them. Find a neighbor you can trust!

It’s FREE!

Come see what you’ve been missing.
You just might find that what you need is right in your own hometown.

WHO?

YOU! This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and we encourage everyone to stop on by. See you there!

Brought to you by our lovely sponsors:
Outdoor Africa
Makeup by Ali Lawless
Spring Valley Farm Dog Care
Nature’s Details
Magpie Meat & Three
The Transylvania Times
WSQL Radio
Meredith Baldridge, State Farm Agent
Universal Realty – Gold Team
Food Matters Market – Brevard

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Kids Eat & Paint FREE

1st and 3rd Mondays of each month

Kids Eat Free is 4pm-9pm, Painting is from 5pm-7pm

Bring the kids to Moe’s BBQ in Woodfin for free food and painting with The Paint Bug!

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Vintage Hendo

Vintage Hendo is an indie vintage and handmade popup market in Hendersonville, NC featuring fun and unique vendors from Western NC and the Upstate of SC. Food trucks, beer, and live music.

 

 

Apr 6th … Food trucks, music, and great beer!

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Plant Walk on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with Heather Houskeeper

Ever wonder what wild plants you could eat out on the trail? Join two-time Mountains-to-Sea Trail thru-hiker, Certified Herbalist, and author Heather Houskeeper for a plant walk along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. She will identify and describe these plants’ edible and medicinal properties giving you the knowledge to find them on your own treks or favorite wild places. This is a nature walk with lots of stopping to examine the plants along the way, so be sure to bring your notebooks and cameras as well as your hiking shoes!

This hike is rated easy to moderate and should take about two hours.

Heather is the author of “A Guide to the Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.” She has thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and most recently was the first person to hike The Finger Lakes Trail System in one continuous trek. When not hiking, she enjoys teaching others about the plants through guided plant walks and workshops throughout the North and Southeast. Learn more about Heather at www.TheBotanicalHiker.blogspot.com.

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ACS Mountain Madness Basketball Tournament

GET READY!
NINE SCHOOLS, NINE TEAMS!
On Saturday, April 30th, Asheville City Schools’ will be hosting a DISTRICT WIDE basketball tournament at Asheville High School.
There will be ONE team per school, that includes:
– Parent, Teacher, Staff Participation
– Team Captain
– 5 Players Minimum
– A Healthy Dose of Team Spirit

  • March, 25
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Kirkland’s Grand Opening Celebration

We’re opening a new store in Asheville, NC! We hope that you’ll join us at our Grand Opening!

Stop by the celebration to check out the hottest trends in home décor and enter to win a $50 gift card.

Be one of the first 50 customers in the door and receive:
– FREE gift bag with a sachet + coupons
– FREE $10 gift card

Sign up for K Club before you go to our new location and start earning points! Click here to sign up: https://kirklandsclubrewards.customerentry.com/portal/

WHERE:
Asheville Outlets
800 Brevard Road Ste. 888
Asheville, NC 28806

When:
April 2, 2016
9:00 am – 9:00 pm

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