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Transitioning Your Child Seminar
“This public seminar will focus on helping families to successfully transition from one school to another. This seminar is open to any interested families, not just those transferring to FernLeaf.”
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Critter Time for Tikes and Tots (3-5yrs)
Youngsters ages 3-5 and their parents are invited to join us for a FIERCE program which offers a creative way to learn about animals. Fun-filled activities are in store celebrating animal life, forest ecology, and conservation including indoor games and crafts and wildly fun animal encounters, walking tours and story time.
New theme every week
Tuesday March 5 “The Wild Canids of North America”; coyotes, fox & wolves
Tuesday March 12 “The Wild Cats of North America”; bobcat, lynx & cougar
Tuesday March 19 “Reptiles & Amphibians of North Carolina”
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* Friends of the WNCNC Members: $13.00 per child/parent combination
* All others: $30.00 per child/parent combination (includes admissions to Nature Center). Additional children or adults $8.00 each per day.
* All three sessions: Friends members $35.00 – for non-members, $85.00 for child/parent combination (additional pre-registered participants $8.00/session).
*Parent/guardian must be present during programming.
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Wild Walk: Guided Tour with Behind the Scenes Access
“Have you ever wondered what happens behind the “STAFF ONLY” doors at the Nature Center? Now’s your chance to find out! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (not recommended for very young children).” Pre-registration is required.
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Hole Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwich Night
We are happy to continue collaboration with Sweet Slope friends and neighbors, Hole Doughnuts, for another night of Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwiches! There will also be dairy and vegan Ice Creams available by the scoop, pint or Ice Cream Flight 🙂
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10,000 Girls Limitless Potential Breakfast
“Please be our guest and share in the celebration of 10,000 girls inspired by Girls on the Run or WNC to fulfill their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams. The inspirational morning will include our featured keynote speakerm, Molly Barker, founder of Girls on the Run, and two GOTR of WNC alums who have been impacted by our program since 2002.
Breakfast is complimentary, but donations will be graciously accepted. Space is limited, so please be sure to RSVP soon!”
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Heart Beat Drumming Classes (elementary age)
“Learn many indigenous chants about Mother Earth! Authentic Native American drums are provided for each participant.
Recommended for Elementary age, limit of 14 in the class.
Four class series- Feb. 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd at a total cost of $40.00
Taught by Sonia Brooks, local singer/songwriter, creator of Tap-n-Shake
Sonia has been providing this drum program for local libraries for the past 5 years.
To register, include name and age of child, and make payment of $40.”
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A Home in Shalom’ville: The History of the Jewish Community of Asheville author event
“Join us for an informative book talk by Sharon Fahrer, the author of “A Home in Shalom’ville: The History of the Jewish Community of Asheville.” Bring your own lunch – we’ll provide beverages and thoughtful conversation. The book will be available for purchase as well.”
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Learn pottery from Cory Plott of Plott Ware Pottery
“The six-week course in the beautiful craft, which will cost $100 plus the cost of materials, will begin February 10 and each Wednesday through March 17 at our Folkmoot Friendship Center, 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville. Classes will feature all levels of pottery skills from basic techniques to creating personal pieces of work. All ages are welcome! Each class will begin at 6 p.m.”
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Valentine 5K & Kids Fun Run
The 21st Annual Valentine Run 5K begins at beautiful Lake Tomahawk Park and visits 3 of Black Mountain’s Greenways. The 5K course offers several challenging hills and ample flats. The final 1/2 mile follows the gravel path around the lake and finishes at the Lakeview Center.
Enter as a two person team or go solo. All participants are included in the Overall and Age Group awards. The 5K is a 2020 Asheville Track Club GP event.
Kick off Valentine’s Day with a run with your sweetheart. Husband/Wife teams compete in one of three categories. Not married? Run with your Mom, Dad, friend, or neighbor. Any two people can be a team. Awards go to the top 5K team in the following divisions: Husband/Wife (three categories) , Mother/Daughter, Mother/Son, Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Sister/Sister, Brother/Brother, Sister/Brother, & Open (any couple) – M/F, M/M, & F/F.
Always a favorite the Kids ½ mile Fun Run is one lap around the lake. The path is free of traffic and monitored by race volunteers allowing kids to run freely with or without an adult support crew.
We encourage all kids and adults to wear Valentine costumes, as the “Spirit Award” will be given to the most outrageous outfits.
The Free Kids Fun Run Starts at 9:30AM and is Free.
The 5K Starts at 10:00. Check out http://runsignup.com/Valentine5K for details. Race day Packet Pick Up is onsite from 7:30 – 9:00am.
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