STOKE Lantern Parade

People of Asheville! Citizens and Outliers alike (that means you Barnardsville, Madison County, Sandy Mush, Fletcher et al)!

Come together on Saturday, March 19, Downtown at Pack Square. We will meet shortly before sundown…
To create an epic art piece of Situationist proportions!
The first annual STOKE LANTERN PARADE!
Bring your lanterns! One and all! Big and Small! Let’s carry the intention of calling all of humanity back to its roots and calling spring back to the mountains! We will create the spectacle to spark the minds of those around us, and jumpstart our own creative intentions for the new season!

Step 1. Decide to come!

Step 2. Tell your friends! Pass this on to any local email lists and share theFacebook event.

Step 3. Tell them to tell their friends! Let’s make this BIG!

Step 4. Make a lantern (or bring one already made if you’re feeling lazy)! Anything that you can put a candle inside of, safely, can be a lantern!
There are as many ways to make a lantern as there are creative people in the world, so try your hand at it! Here’s a few ideas:
>An easy one is papier mache with tissue paper over a balloon,tie a string to the top, put a little sand in the bottom, add a tealight, Voila!
>Poke holes in a tin can with a hammer and a nail.
>Use wire to create a hanger for a mason jar and decorate the outside.
>Or…make a giant wire dragon form, cover it with colorful fabric, but a candle in every segment, and puppet it with 5 people! but don’t forget…SAFETY FIRST!

Step 5. Show up! Sundown is at 7:41 pm so plan to arrive by 7:30. Dress for the weather. Bring hot tea, some songs to share, your children (in a wagon!), your parents…and don’t forget your lanterns and something to light them with!

Step 6. Walk! What would a lantern parade be without the walking part! We will parade through downtown Asheville. Let the world know we mean business!

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Fletcher Summer Day Camp 2017 (5-11yrs)

Camp Registration Day will be held Saturday March 11, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Fletcher Town Hall. If spaces are still available after registration day we will begin taking registrations on Monday, March 13. You may register for camp Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8 am – 5 pm, at Fletcher Town Hall (300 Old Cane Creek Rd.)

Children must have completed Kindergarten and not yet entered the 6th grade

Weekly, Mondays – Fridays, June 12th – August 18th

Join us this summer to explore, create and discover! Fletcher Summer Day Camp includes field trips, swimming at Cane Creek Pool, arts and crafts projects, sports, nature activities and weekly themes. A $25 deposit is required to hold a space for each child. The deposit will be applied to the weekly camp fee. Please note there is no camp on Tuesday, July 4th.

Fletcher Residents: $105 / week / child
Non-Residents: $135 / week / child

Please remember, only cash and checks are accepted.

* The Town of Fletcher offers a $5 / week discount for each additional child enrolled in camp.

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Easter Egg-Stavaganza

We invite all children to join us for a time of fun and celebration at the Fruitland Field. We will have games and fun activities starting at 4:00. The egg hunt will start at 4:30.

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Drumming Gathering

Mondays, FREE and open to the public

March, 3
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22nd Annual French Broad River Festival

The French Broad River Festival in Hot Springs has grown steadily over the last 21 years from a one night benefit party on the banks of the French Broad River to an all weekend festival featuring some of the best music in the area and a number of outdoor events in celebration of this beautiful river and setting.

The part outdoor adventure, part music festival has whitewater and mountain bike races, hiking, kid’s village, camping and musical acts on multiple stages.

The festival takes place at the Hot Springs Campground & Spa, just 45 minutes north of Asheville. The historic town is surrounded by national forest and is a crossroads of the Appalachian Trail and the French Broad River. Music and entertainment include a few surprises such as a juggling fire show, kid’s parade, trapeze artists, fireworks, late night acoustic jams, and watch out for flying marshmallows.

On Saturday, be a part of the biggest mass start whitewater raft race in the southeast. The race begins in Barnard, North Carolina, and ends at the festival in beautiful Hot Springs. During the 9 mile race, you will experience Class 1-4 whitewater excitement, as well as bumping boats, crazy people, and a lot of heckling.

There are plenty of food vendors or you can dine out in one of Hot Springs restaurants. See lots of outdoor gear and win some of it in the raffle and silent auction.

Over the years, The French Broad River Festival has donated over $200,000 to designated local charities such as Manna Food Bank, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of WNC, Eliada Home, Homeward Bound of Asheville, and American Whitewater.

Tickets include camping, music, registration fees for whitewater and biking events (if you have your own boat/bike), one raffle ticket, festival schwag, and good times.

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Holiday Flea For Y’All

Saturday, Dec 1st, 9:00am-5:00pm

Sunday, Dec 2nd, 10:00am-4:00pm

The Asheville Flea For Y’all is the place to be the last Sunday monthly April ~ October and Dec 2nd. Vendors will be selling vintage, antiques, mid century modern, machine age, danish modern, rustic and industrial decor, and handmade art.

March, 2
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Asheville Flea For Y’All

The Asheville Flea For Y’all is the place to be the last Sunday monthly April through October and and special events in November and December. Vendors will be selling vintage, antiques, mid century modern, machine age, danish modern, rustic and industrial decor, and handmade art.

Kicking off our 4th season of the Asheville Flea For Y’all! Mark your calendars for the last Sunday of each month April through October and special events in November and December.

Sunday morning 8am – 3pm ($2 adult entry)
Vintage, art and handmade FLEA MARKET

A must-do for antiquers, vintage collectors, art seekers and sellers. The finest vintage picking around, local handmade art and objects, people watching, collecting, discovering and connecting with 100 local and regional vendors and artists.

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Abbey Road LIVE! “Family Matinee” Beatles tribute

Abbey Road LIVE! Beatles Tribute
All-ages “Family Matinee”
Sat Jan 11 (4:00 PM) @ The Orange Peel
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You loved Beatles music when you were a kid. Now it’s time for YOUR kids to experience the magic of the Beatles LIVE in concert. On Saturday Jan 11 at The Orange Peel, Abbey Road LIVE! will be playing a special all-ages family matinee show.

Abbey Road LIVE! is well known in the Southeast for their energetic concerts at clubs, theaters and festivals. This time, the focus will be on the kids. Expect fun classics such as “Octopus’ Garden”, “Yellow Submarine”, and “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”. Does your child have a favorite Beatles tune? Abbey Road LIVE! loves to take requests, and has often been known to invite kids on stage to sing along.

This rare event will be big fun for the whole family.

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French Broad River Summer Camp (Rising 3rd-5th grade & Rising 6th-8th grade)

“Educating and empowering the next generation of watershed stewards”

2016 RiverCamp session dates:

1st Session: June 13 – 17 (rising 3rd-5th graders)

2nd Session: June 27 – July 1 (rising 6th-8th graders)

3rd Session: July 4 – 8 (rising 3rd-5th graders)

4th Session: July 18 – 22 (rising 6th-8th graders)

Location:
We will meet each morning and afternoon for drop-off and pick-up at the French Broad River Park (508 Riverview Drive Asheville, NC 28806) . See registration form for map of the park. The park includes a covered pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms, water fountain, parking, and walking paths.

Scholarship Registration

Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Applicants will hear back from RiverLink within 2 weeks of applying. If you are applying for scholarship you do not need to fill out both registration forms.

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Horseback Riding Summer Camp (6-13yrs & 13-15yrs)

WEEK I June 19 – June 23

WEEK II June 26 – June 30

WEEK III July 3 – July 7

WEEK IV July 10 – July 14

WEEK V July 17 – July 21

In Fairview, North Carolina, in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, centrally located between lovely, historic Asheville and the dynamic Hickory Nut Gorge containing Chimney Rock Park and Lake Lure, sisters Annie Ager and Susie Hamilton host an annual summer DAY CAMP program for boys and girls ages ages 6 to 13.

Our camp is centered around horseback riding but we offer many other activities such as art and pottery classes and fun outdoor theatre skits that campers will enjoy participating in every day.

Please take a moment to browse our site and learn a bit more about us.The camp runs for 5 weeks throughout June and July. Each week is limited to about 40 campers and weeks fill up fast!

All camps are open to boys and girls age 6-13. Junior Counselor camp open for age 13-15. Drop off will be at the farm store parking lot by the picnic shed at 57 Sugar Hollow Road. Pick up is at the Flying Cloud Farm.