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Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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New registration process for online workshops!
Be sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ Songs Sealed Delivered Party Entertainment and join us LIVE on Facebook for a FREE Storytime with our very own Uni the Unicorn Princess.
You may also schedule a private chat or Zoom Party for up to 8 kids on this day for the discounted pricing listed on our virtual services menu.
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Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest will reopen to the public effective 9a.m. May 13. To encourage responsible use and to maintain required social distancing, phased reopening will begin with allowing public access only to areas of the forest that promote movement-focused activities such as hiking. All areas and facilities of the forest will not be available during phase one of the reopening but will become available in accordance with Governor Cooper’s phased plan for reopening the state.
What can visitors expect during a visit to Rendezvous Mountain ESF during phase one of the reopening?
As we move forward with this phased approach, we urge the public to adjust expectations, to be prepared, to stay local and to continue complying with CDC recommendations and guidelines. Visitors are asked to be responsible for individual best practices and to follow social distancing recommendations. Visitor behavior will be a key factor for providing continued public access and to avoid additional closures to the forest during this period of phased reopening. For phased reopening to be successful for public lands across our state, visitors must be good stewards and good neighbors. If you arrive during a busy time and find limited parking, the right decision is to return home and plan to visit another day at another time. If we are busy, expect other public lands, such as state parks and national forests, to also be busy. For up-to-date information about access to state forests in North Carolina, please stay tuned into https://ncforestservice.gov/COVID19.htm and NCFS social media accounts.
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Learn how to interact with the animals, clean up, prepare food and provide enrichments. Observe various training sessions, animal behavior and the inner workings of the animal habitats.
Limited to two persons per day. No pets allowed in habitat area. Keepers for a Day must:
— be 12 years of age or older
— be capable of walking up and down steep, rough terrain
— sign a waiver of liability
Arrive at 8 a.m., meet the keepers, and go to work! Assist as we let out the animals, feed them and clean their habitats. You may be asked to lift and carry animal food, tools or other items. Learn about training and providing enrichments. End your exciting shift at 11 a.m.
You will get dirty! Please wear appropriate, closed-toe hiking or work boots and no loose jewelry. Coats, jackets, gloves and hats are recommended for cooler weather. Please bring sunscreen.
Keeper for a Day will continue on schedule regardless of weather conditions. In the event that weather conditions could affect the opening of the habitats, you will be contacted.
The weather on Grandfather Mountain can change at a moment’s notice. Temperatures are commonly 5 to 10 degrees colder than what they are at the bottom of the mountain in Linville. It is recommended that you dress in layers and be prepared for any weather condition.
| Month | Days | Time | Number |
| April | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 8 a.m.-11 a.m. | limited to two people per day |
| May | 7, 14, 21, 28 | 8 a.m.-11 a.m. | limited to two people per day |
| June | 4, 11, 18, 25 | 8 a.m.-11 a.m. | limited to two people per day |
| July | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 8 a.m.-11 a.m. | limited to two people per day |
| August | 6, 13, 20, 27 | 8 a.m.-11 a.m. | limited to two people per day |
| September | 3, 10, 17, 24 | 8 a.m.-11 a.m. | limited to two people per day |
| October | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 8 a.m.-11 a.m. | limited to two people per day |
Keeper for a Day must be booked at least one week in advance by calling (828) 733-8715. Please allow 24 hours for a response.
The cost is $75 per participant ($60 each for Bridge Club members). Admission to the park is included.
Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest will reopen to the public effective 9a.m. May 13. To encourage responsible use and to maintain required social distancing, phased reopening will begin with allowing public access only to areas of the forest that promote movement-focused activities such as hiking. All areas and facilities of the forest will not be available during phase one of the reopening but will become available in accordance with Governor Cooper’s phased plan for reopening the state.
What can visitors expect during a visit to Rendezvous Mountain ESF during phase one of the reopening?
As we move forward with this phased approach, we urge the public to adjust expectations, to be prepared, to stay local and to continue complying with CDC recommendations and guidelines. Visitors are asked to be responsible for individual best practices and to follow social distancing recommendations. Visitor behavior will be a key factor for providing continued public access and to avoid additional closures to the forest during this period of phased reopening. For phased reopening to be successful for public lands across our state, visitors must be good stewards and good neighbors. If you arrive during a busy time and find limited parking, the right decision is to return home and plan to visit another day at another time. If we are busy, expect other public lands, such as state parks and national forests, to also be busy. For up-to-date information about access to state forests in North Carolina, please stay tuned into https://ncforestservice.gov/COVID19.htm and NCFS social media accounts.
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Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest will reopen to the public effective 9a.m. May 13. To encourage responsible use and to maintain required social distancing, phased reopening will begin with allowing public access only to areas of the forest that promote movement-focused activities such as hiking. All areas and facilities of the forest will not be available during phase one of the reopening but will become available in accordance with Governor Cooper’s phased plan for reopening the state.
What can visitors expect during a visit to Rendezvous Mountain ESF during phase one of the reopening?
As we move forward with this phased approach, we urge the public to adjust expectations, to be prepared, to stay local and to continue complying with CDC recommendations and guidelines. Visitors are asked to be responsible for individual best practices and to follow social distancing recommendations. Visitor behavior will be a key factor for providing continued public access and to avoid additional closures to the forest during this period of phased reopening. For phased reopening to be successful for public lands across our state, visitors must be good stewards and good neighbors. If you arrive during a busy time and find limited parking, the right decision is to return home and plan to visit another day at another time. If we are busy, expect other public lands, such as state parks and national forests, to also be busy. For up-to-date information about access to state forests in North Carolina, please stay tuned into https://ncforestservice.gov/COVID19.htm and NCFS social media accounts.
New Protocols
Member Ride Session: available Friday-Sunday, members only, 8-11am; member email to follow with more details on membership options.
General Ride Sessions: available Friday-Sunday, 12-3pm + 4-7pm.
Sessions are 3 hours with breaks between to allow for crew cleaning + clearing of humans between sessions; please exit property 15 min post-session.
Sessions are $20 for adults and $18 for humans 15 yo + under.
Pre-registration + online payment are required to reserve your spot for activities.
All humans, both participants + spectators, must reserve a spot .
No refunds.
All humans, both participants + spectators, must submit an online waiver via our website .
Please use a mask for check-in and crew interactions.
Please do not gather in groups of more than 10 humans.
Please keep a physical distance of 6 feet or more between yourself + other humans.
Access to the building will remain off-limits: Climbing Gym, Yoga Studio, Bathrooms, Lockers, Bar, Retail, + Fitness Studio remain closed.
Bring your own gear, water, seating for breaks, + mask for interactions with crew.
No rental equipment available.
Port-A-Johns available for restroom needs.
Hand sanitizer available, use upon entry + often as needed.
Libations available to-go [beer, wine, Powerade, Hi-Ball, Dram].
No cash accepted for to-go libations; please bring a card for all on-site transactions.
Online store available to purchase Riveter gear + apparel; email [email protected] to arrange for pick up on-site.
Dress appropriately for weather and trail conditions.
Abide by all facility policies + procedures.
Abide by Riveter Bike Park rules, read signs, + respect the trails.
Always PRE-RIDE, RE-RIDE, + then FREE-RIDE!
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Libraries are currently closed to the public but your local librarians are working hard to provide resources and programs to keep you entertained from home.
Check out the BCPL Summer Reading Program website for virtual programs, activities you can do from home, links to get you started with e-books, e-audiobooks, and more. Be sure to keep checking back throughout the summer. We are coming up with new ideas every day!
We would love to see what you are up to this summer. Tell us about the books you’ve been reading or share pictures of the projects and activities you are doing from home! Tag Buncombe libraries on Facebook or Instagram using our hashtag #yourstorymatters. You can also email photos and stories to [email protected]. We miss you and look forward to seeing your faces and hearing your stories when we reopen. In the meantime, be safe, be kind, and keep reading!
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See where the cougars and otters sleep overnight, meet black bears that are not commonly on display, learn the ins and outs of what it takes to care for the animals year-round, observe a training session and find out why the animals call Grandfather Mountain home.
Offered on weekends, April – October.
Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest will reopen to the public effective 9a.m. May 13. To encourage responsible use and to maintain required social distancing, phased reopening will begin with allowing public access only to areas of the forest that promote movement-focused activities such as hiking. All areas and facilities of the forest will not be available during phase one of the reopening but will become available in accordance with Governor Cooper’s phased plan for reopening the state.
What can visitors expect during a visit to Rendezvous Mountain ESF during phase one of the reopening?
As we move forward with this phased approach, we urge the public to adjust expectations, to be prepared, to stay local and to continue complying with CDC recommendations and guidelines. Visitors are asked to be responsible for individual best practices and to follow social distancing recommendations. Visitor behavior will be a key factor for providing continued public access and to avoid additional closures to the forest during this period of phased reopening. For phased reopening to be successful for public lands across our state, visitors must be good stewards and good neighbors. If you arrive during a busy time and find limited parking, the right decision is to return home and plan to visit another day at another time. If we are busy, expect other public lands, such as state parks and national forests, to also be busy. For up-to-date information about access to state forests in North Carolina, please stay tuned into https://ncforestservice.gov/COVID19.htm and NCFS social media accounts.
New Protocols
Member Ride Session: available Friday-Sunday, members only, 8-11am; member email to follow with more details on membership options.
General Ride Sessions: available Friday-Sunday, 12-3pm + 4-7pm.
Sessions are 3 hours with breaks between to allow for crew cleaning + clearing of humans between sessions; please exit property 15 min post-session.
Sessions are $20 for adults and $18 for humans 15 yo + under.
Pre-registration + online payment are required to reserve your spot for activities.
All humans, both participants + spectators, must reserve a spot .
No refunds.
All humans, both participants + spectators, must submit an online waiver via our website .
Please use a mask for check-in and crew interactions.
Please do not gather in groups of more than 10 humans.
Please keep a physical distance of 6 feet or more between yourself + other humans.
Access to the building will remain off-limits: Climbing Gym, Yoga Studio, Bathrooms, Lockers, Bar, Retail, + Fitness Studio remain closed.
Bring your own gear, water, seating for breaks, + mask for interactions with crew.
No rental equipment available.
Port-A-Johns available for restroom needs.
Hand sanitizer available, use upon entry + often as needed.
Libations available to-go [beer, wine, Powerade, Hi-Ball, Dram].
No cash accepted for to-go libations; please bring a card for all on-site transactions.
Online store available to purchase Riveter gear + apparel; email [email protected] to arrange for pick up on-site.
Dress appropriately for weather and trail conditions.
Abide by all facility policies + procedures.
Abide by Riveter Bike Park rules, read signs, + respect the trails.
Always PRE-RIDE, RE-RIDE, + then FREE-RIDE!
Curbside hold pickup is now available at the library. You can pick up your holds on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at the North Asheville Library, West Asheville Library, South Buncombe/Skyland Library, and the Black Mountain Library. Park in the library parking lot, have your library card handy, and call the phone number on the sign posted at your parking space. A librarian will bring your books out to the hold table and leave them for you to pick up. Your books will be checked out to you and ready to go.
You can place holds online using the library catalog link on the library webpage. You can also call (828) 250-4700 or email [email protected] for assistance placing or transferring holds.
All library book drops are open. You may return your materials to any library book drop. No fines will be charged while the library is closed.
If you need a library card, email [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you at the library!
While library programs are on hold, our Children’s Librarians are hosting online storytimes for kids of all ages on all library Facebook pages and YouTube. We also have a collection of stories you can listen to anytime on our StoryLine. Just call (828) 250-KIDS (5437) and hear a story read by your favorite librarian.
Since you can’t come to us while the libraries are closed, we are bringing some of our programs to you using Facebook live and ZOOM broadcasts.
Buncombe County Public Libraries have free wifi hotspots available outside any library building. To use the wifi, look for the LibraryGuest network and use the password readmore.
While the libraries are closed, you can call Ask-A-Librarian at 828-250-4700 with any questions you may have about library materials, digital services, or reference assistance. Librarians will be staffing the phones Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to connect you with all the resources we have available.
See where the cougars and otters sleep overnight, meet black bears that are not commonly on display, learn the ins and outs of what it takes to care for the animals year-round, observe a training session and find out why the animals call Grandfather Mountain home.
Offered on weekends, April – October.
New Protocols
Member Ride Session: available Friday-Sunday, members only, 8-11am; member email to follow with more details on membership options.
General Ride Sessions: available Friday-Sunday, 12-3pm + 4-7pm.
Sessions are 3 hours with breaks between to allow for crew cleaning + clearing of humans between sessions; please exit property 15 min post-session.
Sessions are $20 for adults and $18 for humans 15 yo + under.
Pre-registration + online payment are required to reserve your spot for activities.
All humans, both participants + spectators, must reserve a spot .
No refunds.
All humans, both participants + spectators, must submit an online waiver via our website .
Please use a mask for check-in and crew interactions.
Please do not gather in groups of more than 10 humans.
Please keep a physical distance of 6 feet or more between yourself + other humans.
Access to the building will remain off-limits: Climbing Gym, Yoga Studio, Bathrooms, Lockers, Bar, Retail, + Fitness Studio remain closed.
Bring your own gear, water, seating for breaks, + mask for interactions with crew.
No rental equipment available.
Port-A-Johns available for restroom needs.
Hand sanitizer available, use upon entry + often as needed.
Libations available to-go [beer, wine, Powerade, Hi-Ball, Dram].
No cash accepted for to-go libations; please bring a card for all on-site transactions.
Online store available to purchase Riveter gear + apparel; email [email protected] to arrange for pick up on-site.
Dress appropriately for weather and trail conditions.
Abide by all facility policies + procedures.
Abide by Riveter Bike Park rules, read signs, + respect the trails.
Always PRE-RIDE, RE-RIDE, + then FREE-RIDE!
