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Take a virtual tour of our gardens and see what’s beautiful today at The North Carolina Arboretum
May 3 all-day
The North Carolina Arboretum On Line
Visit Us Virtually
Spring has sprung and we are excited to share with you all the wonderful blooms and plants that are awakening right now. Take a virtual tour of our gardens and see what’s beautiful today at The North Carolina Arboretum.
Teaching Resources: Duke Energy
May 3 all-day
Duke Energy Online
Engage. Inspire. Enlighten.
Looking for resources that will get your students excited about science? We can help. Duke Energy provides many valuable teaching materials and lesson plans for use inside the classroom – and out. Download helpful fact sheets, lesson plans, experiments and other fun learning tools.
The 9th annual Gnarliest Kids Adventure Race (THE GNAR) offers kids, ages five through 14, the opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure racing (adults too). Teams of two will work together to navigate a variety of challenges. The course is TOP SECRET! Challenges may include mountain biking, running, a low ropes course, problem solving, a climbing wall, and a grand finale obstacle guaranteed to leave a perma-grin smile for your ride home.
The Patchwork Producers Alliance accepting new Producers
May 3 all-day
online
A WNC Initiative to Connect Producers, Consumers, Workers, and Service Providers
The Patchwork Alliance is an online market that allows customers to order each week
from Friday-Monday, and pick up their orders on Thursdays at regional pickup sites, and also
offers home delivery to 2880* zip codes. It has over 35 Producer-Owners, and a variety of meat,
dairy, valued added, produce and more. The demand for more remote ways to access local food
has increased due to the pandemic as individuals don’t want to go to stores or farmers markets
as much and existing aggregators aren’t able to keep up (see article on Mother Earth Foods.)
Patchwork Producers’ Alliance
The Patchwork Producers Alliance is a multi-stakeholder Cooperative. Both Producers and Consumers are Owners enjoying PPA services, Equity Stakes, and Governance Roles.
The Patchwork Producers Alliance is still accepting new Producers, and would love for all types of local growers, makers, and service providers to get in touch. Their Grand Opening of Sales is on Friday, May 1st.
The Social Distancing Festival: Visual Arts, Music, Beer Tent
May 3 all-day
The Social Distancing Festival
Welcome to The Social Distancing Festival.
This is a site for celebrating art from all over the world, showcasing amazing talent, and coming together as a community at a time when we need it more than ever.
A NOTE FROM NICK – Thank you so much for checking out The Social Distancing Festival. I can’t believe how quickly this all happened (on so many levels). I am so grateful to have gotten the chance to connect with artists around the world. You have really kept me company during this tough and lonely time.
My small team of AMAZING colleagues and I have been through hundreds of submissions, and are really proud to present you with this collection of art, as well as our ever-growing calendar of live streams from around the world. We’ll keep taking submissions and updating the site, so keep coming back!
I hope that you enjoy the work displayed on this site. I hope that you can get lost in work of all different mediums and styles from artists in all different stages of their careers . I hope you read their stories and feel connected through a shared love of art and creation and life. And I hope that helps to get you through.
That’s really, ultimately, the whole point.
Vessels of Hope Fundraiser for The Village Potters Clay Center
May 3 all-day
The Village Potters Clay Center
VESSELS OF HOPE: A CALL FOR HELP FROM THE VILLAGE POTTERS CLAY CENTER
Sarah Wells Rolland is making 500 vessels in fundraiser for TVPCC.
Sustaining TVPCC through this season of closure has become my primary job. I have applied for multiple loans, EIDL, PPP, from my personal bank, and now we wait. I am filled with hope! I believe that what we began here in 2011 is just now becoming fully grown.
So, I asked myself, What can I do? Vessels of Hope came to me immediately and I knew I had to do it. I am personally embarking on a challenging labor of love, making 500 vessels, each unique just like you. I am asking you to become a vessel of hope with me and our wonderful community for The Village Potters Clay Center.”
Sarah will be at the wheel making these Vessels of Hope for the next 12 weeks, and glazing them using a broad palette. Every vessel will vary in shape, surface and color, each one unique. They will be fired regularly as there are enough for a kiln load, expecting at least 4 firings among the large gas kiln, the new Rolland kiln, and the Kazegama wood ash kiln at TVPCC to complete this project.
As this is written, Sarah has made 121 vessels, and 120 are already purchased. During this process, pictures and videos of Sarah making the vessels will be posted to social media and shared with benefactors, so we all feel connected and continue to nurture hope in this time. When the vessels are all completed, The Village Potters team and volunteers will gather and pack them, but there will be no specific allocation of pots to people. Locals will be welcome to come by and pick up their vessel, and whether for shipping or pick up, pots will be distributed from the packed boxes, so nobody will know which pot they receive until the box is opened .
Sarah’s goal is for 500 benefactors, people who believe in the mission at The Village Potters Clay Center, and who are in a position to help. A minimum donation of $100 is asked for each Vessel of Hope, which includes shipping. For those who are able and would like to purchase more than one as gifts, individual pick up or shipping may be arranged. *10% of the proceeds generated through this project will be donated to artists in the River Arts District who are also struggling to stay open.
More from Sarah Wells Rolland: “These “Vessels of Hope” are a joyous creative pursuit for me personally, and you can be a part. I thank you for your love and support!”
The Village Potters Clay Center Team: Sarah Wells Rolland, George Rolland, Lori Theriault, Judi Harwood, Julia Mann, Christine Henry, Tori Motyl, and Lindsey Mudge,
Virtual Field Trips
May 3 all-day
CreativeMornings/AVL Online
FieldTrips are a celebration of creativity and generosity. They are gatherings and workshops hosted by people like you for our global community. From meditation to hand-roasting coffee, to producing your own podcast – there’s something for everyone.
Do you have something you’re great at, that you’d be willing to teach a Zoom room of lovely humans? Submit your idea today!
Virtual Tour Springtime on UNCA Campus
May 3 all-day
UNCA online
With classes and jobs moving online in the wake of COVID-19, the UNC Asheville community is missing being in each other’s company, and we’re missing being on our beautiful campus in the springtime. It’s an especially lovely time of year, and while photos can’t capture the smell of flower blossoms or the warm breeze in the new leaves on the trees, we hope you’ll enjoy this photo tour of our campus in bloom.
https://stories.unca.edu/springtime-on-campus
WNC Working Together in Times of Crisis Inspirational Video Food Connection
May 3 all-day
online
This is what community looks like! Food Connection is so proud to be included alongside all of these amazing efforts by MANNA FoodBank, Sugar Loaf Elementary, Wicked Weed Brewing, Asheville Strong, and Jack Frost Dairy Bar. Shout outs to Fiasco Pictures and WLOS ABC 13 for making such an inspiring promo about working together in times of crisis. #WNCtogether.
We understand the disruption of daily life and social distancing can be incredibly difficult. For many of us, daily activities, social groups, and routines dissipated overnight.
In an effort to help keep us all connected, our fitness instructors put together a series of home workouts too. Going forward we will be continuing to provide active resources. We hope you enjoy these workouts, made just for you, by your friendly and familiar YWCA instructors.
Connect with Asheville Community Theatre on Facebook
May 4 all-day
Asheville Community Theatre online
Backstage Pass: Down stage left? Up stage right? What in the world do these things mean? Find out with Amanda and Chanda!
ACT Reads – A Chapter at a Time: Hoist your anchor and go on a journey with actor and educator John Hall. A great adventure for all ages!
Face With a Name: Get to know Jill Summers, our Technical Director, and see how she creates models for scenic design!
Flat Rock Playhouse Giving Tuesday
May 4 all-day
Online
Join us for #GivingTuesdayNow this May 5, 2020, an international day of charitable giving designed to offset the impacts of COVID-19 on nonprofits. Thanks to a generous donor who will match your gift, you can DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT by (1) joining the team as a first time donor, (2) increasing your annual donation by 25%, or (3) making a gift of any amount if your last gift was made more than one year ago. Watch for more details to come but mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 5 – #GivingTuesdayNow.
Help establish the Independent Restaurant Stabilization Fund
May 4 all-day
online
We Need Your Help
AIR and our entire independent restaurant community have been overwhelmed by your love and support during this time. Ordering takeout, a gift card, or even just a simple text or post saying how much they appreciate and support us means everything – each and every order, text and post keep us going every day and on behalf of AIR, and from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you!
Our work is far from over.
We need your help.
Unlike most businesses that can just turn their lights on when the pandemic is over, restaurants face fundamentally different problems. In order for independent restaurants to serve communities again and assist in reigniting the economy, they need critical support from the federal government.
We’re asking Congress to establish the Independent Restaurant Stabilization Fund to ensure restaurants will receive the necessary capital to reopen and stay open.
What can you do to help? We are asking you – our customers, community, friends and family, to share our story. You can help #SaveRestaurants
It’s May 1st, and you know what that means! That’s right, a whole month of mindfulness aimed at reducing plastic usage in our lives. For years, Asheville GreenWorks has worked at #goingplasticfree, and this year will be no different. Starting Monday, May 4th, we’ll be releasing daily blog posts from our staff, members of the Plastic Reduction Task Force, and other zero waste advocates in Buncombe County. There will be repurposing and upcycling challenges, a special screening of The Story of Plastic, and a Trivia Night testing your knowledge of the topics we cover throughout the month.
Daily posts can be found on our website, as well as on our Going Plastic Free Facebook Page. And, in case you miss a post, we will send out a weekly digest to keep you up to date on the week’s happenings. And we’re including a calendar in today’s newsletter to give you a sneak preview of the month’s events.
Now, more than ever, we are challenged to find the fine balance between safety, cleanliness, and waste reduction. Thank you for your commitment to Asheville GreenWorks; we can’t wait to share another amazing Mind Your Plastic May with you.
We’ll update this page with virtual tours, children’s activities, and more, as we continue to develop content to provide inspiration, calm, comfort, and yes, even some fun during this unprecedented time.
New Online Education Resources: GreenWorks
May 4 all-day
GreenWorks Online
The GreenWorks Education team has been hard at work putting together activities and resources for you and your family while staying at home. Explore the Tree Discovery Guide and Bag Monster videos.
We will be adding more to the website so check back often!
New Takeout | Delivery Website Asheville Independent Restaurants
May 4 all-day
Asheville Independent Restaurants Online
New Takeout | Delivery Website
Enjoy your favorite dishes from Asheville’s independent restaurants from the comfort of home! Check out AIR’s new website, www.foodinasheville.com for the incredible local restaurants offering take-out or delivery. This website is updated daily, so make sure to check back for what’s new.
Thank you for supporting local, independent restaurants!
Peace Center 2020-2021 Broadway Season Tickets (deadline ticket holders renewal is May 9)
May 4 all-day
Peace Center
The deadline for current season ticket holders to renew their seats is May 9.
New season ticket orders will be processed in the order they are received.
To purchase season tickets, click the “Renew Your Subscription” or “Become A Subscriber” buttons above or contact us by calling 864.467.3000 or mailing your form to Peace Center Box Office at 101 W Broad 101 W Broad St., Greenville SC 29601.
There’s an incredible Broadway season on the horizon that includes Tony Award®-winners, fan favorites, reimagined revivals, and the hottest Broadway shows straight from New York City. Season ticket holders and Peacekeepers make it possible to bring these exhilarating and fresh productions to Greenville. THANK YOU for your ongoing support of the Peace Center!
SGN Potluck: Some Good News with John Krasinski on Youtube
May 4 all-day
online
If you haven’t been watching John Krasinki and Some Good News, you should check it out. He has five episodes out now. Here is the link to the latest one. Enjoy!
Teaching Resources: Duke Energy
May 4 all-day
Duke Energy Online
Engage. Inspire. Enlighten.
Looking for resources that will get your students excited about science? We can help. Duke Energy provides many valuable teaching materials and lesson plans for use inside the classroom – and out. Download helpful fact sheets, lesson plans, experiments and other fun learning tools.
Tune in with me on Facebook Live each morning at 7:30am for a 20 minute live meditation with didgeridoo. I’ll be guiding you through simple and effective ways that will help you to:
Calm your nervous system
Become more resilient to stress
Get you ready for the day and evening
The intention is for you to learn this simple skillset quickly and use it right now to stay centered, balanced and show up for yourself, your family, and your community.
The more of us that can do that, the better! I hope to see you soon.
Warmly,
Corey Costanzo
ps If you miss the live meditation, check our website later in the day. We will be uploading all recordings.
YWCA Emergency Childcare: first responders, healthcare workers, and essential personnel
May 4 @ 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
NURTURING FAMILIES
In response to the needs in Buncombe County, we have transitioned our services to offer Emergency Childcare services and Community Markets. Our Emergency Childcare services are offered to first responders, healthcare workers, and essential personnel. We are open 7:30am – 6pm, Monday through Friday to serve children 0–12 years and provide a healthy breakfast and lunch.
Community Markets, in partnership with Manna Food Bank, offer food packages for those in need. We have hosted them at Issac Dickson, Pisgah View Apartments, and most recently Aston Park Towers and will continue this model until it is safe for vulnerable citizens to go out.
For more information about either service contact Sala Merritt at [email protected]
Adventure Center of Asheville Kolo Bike Park has reopened
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Adventure Center of Asheville
Kolo Bike Park has reopened with amended attendance and safety precautions. The current operating days and hours will be Thursday to Sunday weekly with 2 riding sessions daily at 10:00-2:00 and 2:00-6:00. We have received notification from the Buncombe County Health & Human Services Department that our bike trails can operate with certain conditions.
Currently, the aerial activities are closed. May 13, we are planning to open the Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. Then we plan to open the Ziplines soon after that.
Looking Forward or #ashevillelookingforward, we are building new Bike Trails, starting a Kolo Bike Program for younger kids, and have added a new intermediate trail on the Treetops Park. And we have a fun Halloween surprise in store for our younger guests.
As a locally owned family business, we look to the future…….
1. Keep your plans and reservations in place. We are only planning to be closed as long as we have to keep our Guests and employees safe. If your activity date happens at a time when we are closed, we will contact you.
2. If we need to cancel your upcoming activity, consider a credit vs. refund. That allows us to keep the facility and team ready to go when we do reopen. We continue to have expenses even while we are closed including preparing the gear/facility for the season and paying our leadership team. Your support will help us keep this great family facility alive and strong for the next 10 years.
3. Book reservations for May 13 or later for the Treetops Park or May 20 or later for the Zipline.
4. Buy gift certificates today for you, friends, or family. They don’t expire and they are great gifts all year long. That continuance of cashflow will help us all keep the economy going.
5. Keep planning for summer camps. We are planning a great summer with four different day camp options. We have returning camp counselors, new trails for bikes and a new aerial trail in the Treetops Park. And announcing our 2 new Kolo Advanced Shred Summer Sessions for ages 13-17 to develop their fundamental skills by advanced pro level riders. Call our office or book online (fees apply when booking online.) 828.225.2921
6. Group sales is still taking reservations for the future at [email protected]. A group adventure in the Trees (Zipping or Climbing the Treetops Park) or on the ground (team building or mountain bike riding) will be a great way to reconnect with co-workers, students, families and youth groups.
We greatly appreciate the thousands of families, groups of friends, couples, young adults, schools, businesses, churches, camps and so many more that are part of our adventure family. We are where we were yesterday and where we will be a month from now because of you. Your support allows our team to do what we love to do while helping you do the same. We look forward to getting back to normal again. Stay safe and well!
Jeff Greiner
Adventure Center of Asheville
www.advavl.com
Ask a Librarian
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Buncombe County Libraries Online
Need Book Recommendations? Ask a Librarian.
While the libraries are closed, you can call Ask A Librarian 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. Just call Ask a Librarian at (828) 250-4700.
Janet’s Planet Online Astronaut Academy
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
online
Every week day, Janet’s Planet gives children a daily dose of science and space topics from around the world.
This is for ages 7-16!
Come and join us! See the Event Brite link below to register. Parents must register for their children.
Once I get your confirmation of your invite, I will personally send you the link to the class.
This is a measure to keep you safe. You can also email me at [email protected] for any questions.
Am hopefully going to get you all a calendar soon of all the talks. More astronauts to come!
Storytimes Online with Buncombe Librarians
May 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Buncombe Librarians Online
Every day we’ll be featuring a video recording or a live Zoom storytime or song by your favorite Buncombe County librarians!
Information to access the storytime on Zoom will be posted in the discussion section of this page. To get notifications for Zoom codes and to know when new videos are posted, follow this event page!
We miss you at the libraries! We hope you’re well.
Offering meal pick-ups to those in need in our community: H&F Burger Asheville
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
H&F Burger Asheville
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11am-2pm, we are offering meal pick-ups to those in need in our community. 200 meals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Pack Memorial Library: Daily Activities Log for the whole family
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pack Memorial Library Online
If you’re looking for a fun project to do with materials you already have at home, check out what we have planned!
Every day, Monday through Friday, we’ll post an AM and a PM activity to our Facebook page, followed with examples of what we’ve made for the activity. All of the activities are kid, adult, and family friendly.
We know how creative and talented all of you are, we want to see what you made as well, so send images of your creations back to us in the comments. When the libraries are open again, we’ll make a chapter book with all of the images we’ve gathered throughout this pandemic. The book will be on display at each of our Buncombe County Public Libraries. Creativity and community will get us through this and we’ll have a book to prove it!
Be a part of it! Remember to read, write, and create something every day! #yourstorymatters
Hopefully, social distancing and self quarantine just got a little easier. We’re in this together friends. Be safe.
