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Annual Anti Valentines Pillow Fight!

“Its on, folks!! Bring out yer pillows (NOT FEATHER!!) your costumes, and your swinging attitudes for a friendly Anti-Valentines Pillow Fight! PLEASE SHARE WIDELY!! The More the merrier! 🙂

Usually hosted by the (everyone knows him!) incredible Solon Smith, but he’s been busy running his successful and oh-so-incredible life, so I’m making this event instead!

Here are a couple awesome music videos of the pillow fight:

2011: http://vimeo.com/20203667 Music by Sleigh Bells, video credit to Paul Anderson – great video man!

And the 2013 video: By Katie Damien – loved it!
http://vimeo.com/60340994

This event was inspired by the thousands-strong “Anti-Valentines Day Pillowfight” they have in San Francisco every year. One of Solon’s favorite experiences in that city 🙂 Just another way to have fun and protest the commercialization of human relationships!

Also, remember no feather pillows! Also, take your glasses off before the fight or they’ll get knocked off your head. 8-)”

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Family Safety Seminar

“Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late! Robinson Martial Arts Presents “Family Safety” . . . a seminar developed and taught by World Famous Grand Master Michael DePasquale.

A Seminar for the Whole Family – No martial arts experience needed!

– Teaches kids how to avoid dangerous situations and how to deal with unexpected situations
– Teaches parents how to protect themselves and their children when confronted with a potential problem
– Helps parents lay out a plan for keeping every family member safe

Securing your home – Using common sense for prevention – Safe Zoning – Throws/Take Downs/Street to Ground – Staying safe while shopping and on vacation – After school/playground safety – Terrorism -Bullying

Don’t Miss It! This could be the most important training of your life.”

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Beignets and Coffee + a Garden Party!

This Spring, OWL Bakery will be opening its doors, but we just can’t wait that long to meet you all!

On Sunday, February 14th, we are thrilled to invite our community to come out to the soon-to-be OWL Bakery space to meet us and to have hot beignets (made with our croissant dough) and Mountain Air Roasting Coffee brewed by John Linch.

We’ll also be getting a head start on revitalizing our little corner, so for those who want to rustle around in our future garden space and help us with some light cleaning and soil preparation, we would love your company.

We’ll crank up the fryer and the coffee pots around noon! Please note this is an outdoor event.

(Donations for beignets, in the usual form or by lending some helping hands, are welcome.)

Beignets, Mountain Air Roasting Coffee, Hot Cider, Granola Samples, Light Garden Activities.”

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First Saturday Bird Walk

“Bird walks are held at the sanctuary on the first Saturday of every month. From April to September, the walks begin at 8:00 am, and from October to March, they begin at 9:00 am. We meet at the gazebo on the south end of the lake.

EMAS manages this 8-acre wetland in north Asheville. In 1988, after raising over $400,000, we acquired the property to protect it from commercial development. A boardwalk allows visitors to observe birds and other wildlife in several different habitat types. In addition to providing habitat for a multitude of bird species, the sanctuary is home to many species of butterflies and dragonflies/damselflies.

If you plan to visit the sanctuary, we ask that you follow a few rules in order to help us preserve the area for birds and visitors:

Do not jog or run in the sanctuary, as it disturbs the birds and birders.

Do not litter.

Do not walk dogs or other pets within the sanctuary.

Do not feed the wildlife.

Enjoy the scenery and wildlife around you, and allow others to do the same!

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Guided Hike

“It’s time for AOF’s first event of 2016! Join us for a guided hike at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary in Asheville. Be sure to bring plenty of water (d binoculars if you have them). Light snacks will be provided.

Please email ashevilleoutdoorfamilies@gmail.com to let us know if you can make it so that we can provide enough snacks for everyone.”

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5th Annual Asheville Wing War featuring Andrew Scotchie & The River Rats

“Selling out in just days, the Asheville Wing War has become a staple of the local food scene over the past 5 years. More than a dozen local restaurants are nominated via social media by area residents and the restaurants go on to compete in Asheville’s hottest food contest.

Slated to be the largest Asheville Wing War to date, more than 600 attendees are set to pack out the exhibition hall at the Crown Plaza Resort to eat wings, drink ice cold beer and vote for their favorite spicy hand-held chicken.

The wings are judged in two different categories: specialty and traditional, and are judged separately by local celebrity judges and by attendees choosing the People’s Choice Award.

How it Works:

A limited number of VIP tickets (includes a sample of all wings and unlimited beer) go on sale January 12

General Admission attendees are able to purchase wing samples from each of the restaurants”

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Grand Re-Opening

“1/2 off pizzas the week of MARCH 7th when we REOPEN. PLUS there will be door prizes and other awesome specials!”

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Mighty Mites (walker-5yrs)

This 45-minute class is offered for children who are just walking up to 5 years old. Children, with the guidance of their grown-ups and our staff, can explore the obstacle course as well as other equipment in our facility including our 2 trampolines and foam pit. Activities are designed to encourage all types of movement, including walking, crawling, jumping, sliding, balancing, rolling, and climbing.

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