Calendar of Events
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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Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs!
Show off your building skills and make new friends with other LEGO maniacs.
Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we’ve got plenty.
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The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for static (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bring your latest finished piece or your work in progress. All skill levels are welcome! Due to the fragile nature of these models this program is designed for ages 12 and up. |
Join us on February 27th at 6 PM for a virtual Family Group Night. Missy Crawford-Smith of Service Source will help parents navigate the confusing integrations and regulations of SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, NC waivers and how they all work together. Questions that will be addressed during this one hour session:
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- What types of social security benefits exist?
- How do parents benefits and a child’s benefits interact?
- Steps to avoid being disqualified.
- Can my child work?
- What happens when my child turns 18?
This month’s family group night is sponsored by Pepsi Bottling Company of Hickory, NC.
Carl Sandburg wrote countless words in an array of different genres, including poetry, children’s stories, journal articles, as well as a biography and autobiography! He wrote of love and nature, dreams and struggles. This year’s theme of “Memory” is echoed in much of his works. ““Under the summer roses, when the flagrant crimson, lurks in the dusk, Of the wild red leaves, Love, with little hands, comes and touches you with a thousand memories, and asks you beautiful, unanswerable questions.” Carl Sandburg
Poems submitted for the 2024 contest should reflect the theme of “Memory.” By definition, “the process or power of recallling something learned or experienced from the past” Note: Poems do NOT need to be titled Memory, as long as the poem itself relates to the theme.
Students are invited to submit a poem to Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site’s annual Student Poetry Contest. The contest encourages youth to explore writing their own poetry and is open to students nationwide!
- Submissions are accepted from grades 3-12 and must be submitted by email by Monday March 4, 2024. See below for submission rules.
- Winners will be notified by April 7, 2024, and will be invited to participate in a virtual celebration program on Sunday, April 28.
Growing Minds has published “I Tried Local…” a Toolkit for Engaging Kids with Local Food and Farms. This resource—intended for early care and education through second grade classrooms—offers an immersive curriculum designed around 10 crops grown in North Carolina. The print toolkit is currently available to educators in North Carolina who participate in a virtual training with Growing Minds. A free digital version is also available to anyone on the Growing Minds website.
Tanglewood Summer has long been a successful and inspirational part of children’s creative education in Western North Carolina. Our theatre camp has been extremely popular and is well-suited for any young person interested in exploring the exciting world of theatre. Our faculty represents some of the finest talent in the area, and we are thrilled to have them at Tanglewood Summer.
We have something for every kid this summer – whether it’s your first or one-hundred-and-first time trying theatre, Tanglewood Summer is the place for YOU!
Located within the wildly-popular and botanically beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains, The North Carolina Arboretum offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that connect to many other area attractions such as Lake Powhatan, the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy their hiking experience at the Arboretum as trail options include easy, moderate, and difficult challenge levels. All trails are dog-friendly and visitors are asked to adhere to the proper waste disposing procedures for pets.
Part of a running group that would like to use the Arboretum as a starting point or parking location? Please review our Running Group Guidance and email [email protected] with any questions.
Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children’s activity room to give kids time for free play with puppets. Children must be under the supervision or a parent or guardian.
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An interactive story time for the whole family featuring books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English. These early literacy programs for kids and their caregivers are designed to develop a joy for learning through books, songs, and activities. Ms. Kate will host story time in the community room at the library. This will not be a ticketed event. |
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Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, our area’s many different types of birds, what they eat, why some birds migrate, plus much more! Stop by the Weaverville Library or call 250-6482 to reserve your space! |
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Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about birds, and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home! Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, our area’s many different types of birds, what they eat, why some birds migrate, plus much more! Stop by the Weaverville Library or call 250-6482 to reserve your space |
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It’s a leap year! Celebrate Leap Day – February 29th – a day early at North Asheville Library by learning how to make origami frogs. Recommended for school-aged kids and teens. |
Beginning & Intermediate youth music classes on traditional and ol’ time instruments including but not limited to, fiddle, mandolin, banjo and guitar. Students will attend 40 minutes of music enrichment, including multiple flat-footing sessions led by Alice Kexel, story-telling, visits from guest musicians, as well as learn about the heritage of the music and the region. They will have 40 minutes of group music classes, and 40 minutes of singing or JAM rehearsal.
Advanced students will have 40 minutes of group instrument lessons, followed by 30 minutes of advanced singing including harmony and shape-note singing, and finish with 50 minutes of coached, small-ensemble rehearsal.
Classes are $15/session, for a total of $210 for the first student, and a 20% discount of $168 for each additional sibling. Parents may choose to split payments when registering. Inquire with Julie Moore at [email protected] or 864-420-6407 about scholarships.
Youth Classes
Wednesdays, 4-6 pm
Students will learn all about teamwork as they work together with their classmates and a professional Teaching Artist to perform scenes and songs from a short musical. Each actor will receive their own part with lines and songs to learn. Class time will be used for rehearsal and a performance complete with costumes and props will take place on the final class day.
Wednesdays
4:30-5:30pm
2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28,
3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27,
4/10, 4/17, 4/24,
5/1, 5/8
**No Class 4/3/2024
Dress Rehearsal: 5/1 5:45-7:15pm (Combined with older class)
Performance: 5/8/2024 6:30pm
Tuition: $250
Students will learn all about teamwork as they work together with their classmates and a professional Teaching Artist to perform scenes and songs from a short musical. Each actor will receive their own part with lines and songs to learn. Class time will be used for rehearsal and a performance complete with costumes and props will take place on the final class day.
Spring Musical 2024 3rd-6th Grades
Finding Nemo KIDS
Wednesdays
5:45-7:15pm
2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28,
3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27,
4/10, 4/17, 4/24,
5/1, 5/8
**No Class 4/3/204
Dress Rehearsal: 5/1 5:45-7:15pm (Combined with younger class)
Performance: 5/8/2024 6:30pm
Tuition: $325
Carl Sandburg wrote countless words in an array of different genres, including poetry, children’s stories, journal articles, as well as a biography and autobiography! He wrote of love and nature, dreams and struggles. This year’s theme of “Memory” is echoed in much of his works. ““Under the summer roses, when the flagrant crimson, lurks in the dusk, Of the wild red leaves, Love, with little hands, comes and touches you with a thousand memories, and asks you beautiful, unanswerable questions.” Carl Sandburg
Poems submitted for the 2024 contest should reflect the theme of “Memory.” By definition, “the process or power of recallling something learned or experienced from the past” Note: Poems do NOT need to be titled Memory, as long as the poem itself relates to the theme.
Students are invited to submit a poem to Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site’s annual Student Poetry Contest. The contest encourages youth to explore writing their own poetry and is open to students nationwide!
- Submissions are accepted from grades 3-12 and must be submitted by email by Monday March 4, 2024. See below for submission rules.
- Winners will be notified by April 7, 2024, and will be invited to participate in a virtual celebration program on Sunday, April 28.
Growing Minds has published “I Tried Local…” a Toolkit for Engaging Kids with Local Food and Farms. This resource—intended for early care and education through second grade classrooms—offers an immersive curriculum designed around 10 crops grown in North Carolina. The print toolkit is currently available to educators in North Carolina who participate in a virtual training with Growing Minds. A free digital version is also available to anyone on the Growing Minds website.
Tanglewood Summer has long been a successful and inspirational part of children’s creative education in Western North Carolina. Our theatre camp has been extremely popular and is well-suited for any young person interested in exploring the exciting world of theatre. Our faculty represents some of the finest talent in the area, and we are thrilled to have them at Tanglewood Summer.
We have something for every kid this summer – whether it’s your first or one-hundred-and-first time trying theatre, Tanglewood Summer is the place for YOU!
Dads, Moms, Grandparents, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, Siblings of all ages are invited to participate in this family theatre camp style production! There are roles for kids, teenagers and adults of all ages. Current, past, and new Playground Stage Families are invited to join!
Show Title: To be revealed at the 5 Year Birthday Celebration!
Dates and Times
Info Sessions & Auditions:
(Participants must choose one date to attend an info session) (Speaking role auditions are optional)
June 12, 2024 – Summer Family Musical Info Session & Speaking Role Auditions
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June 19, 2024 – Summer Family Musical Info Session & Speaking Role Auditions
Rehearsals:
Evenings July 22nd – August 2nd
Located at Avery’s Creek Community Center
899 Glenn Bridge Rd SE, Arden, NC
Evenings August 5th-8th
Located at Asheville High School Theatre
Performances: August 9th & 10th
Asheville High School Theatre
Optional music learning rehearsals will take place every Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm throughout the summer starting June 26th 2024
Located within the wildly-popular and botanically beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains, The North Carolina Arboretum offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that connect to many other area attractions such as Lake Powhatan, the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy their hiking experience at the Arboretum as trail options include easy, moderate, and difficult challenge levels. All trails are dog-friendly and visitors are asked to adhere to the proper waste disposing procedures for pets.
Part of a running group that would like to use the Arboretum as a starting point or parking location? Please review our Running Group Guidance and email [email protected] with any questions.
A lively language enrichment story time designed for children ages 4 to 18 months.
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Join us for a fun and interactive story time designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
Join Jeremiah’s Italian Ice on Leap Day as we LEAP BACK in time with $.96 Small Treats all day long for our J-List Rewards members! We’re leaping back in time and celebrating the history of Jeremiah’s tasty treats with an EPIC Block Party that can’t be missed. Join the J-List at https://jlist.jeremiahsice.com to indulge in all this celebration has to offer, or search for Jeremiah’s on the GooglePlay and App Stores.
There will also be FREE face-painting AND balloon art provided from 3-6pm, plus coloring stations available, so it’ll be fun for the whole family!
Our J-List App users will enjoy small Ices or Gelatis for just $0.96 each, with $.96 upgrades to Flavorites and Layer-Ins! PLUS, when you use the J-List App on Leap Day, you’ll be entered to win a cool throwback prize pack OR win our VIP ‘Sweet’-stakes Getaway where you and a guest will leap to Orlando and get a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of Jeremiah’s Ice!
And as if our Leap Day celebration wasn’t enough to join the coolest club around, all month long our J-List users will be able to score 2 weekly J-List exclusive deals like Leap Back Flights, Quart Specials, BOGOs and more!
Not a J-List user yet? Download the app to get these cool weekly offers, $0.96 Treats on Leap Day, and a Free Treat just for signing up! Visit https://jlist.jeremiahsice.com or find us on the Google Play or App Stores by searching Jeremiah’s Ice.
Join us for a complimentary and guided exercise class that will last 30 minutes followed by conversation with other moms. You can exercise alone, with baby and stroller, baby resting on a blanket, carrying your baby, or while your little one runs around. All exercises will be standing with concentration on proper form, lower body and proper breathing techniques during the exercises. Modifications will be provided as needed.
Let’s connect and talk about the joys and struggles; birth stories, good and bad; things that are working and not working; life before and after babies; how different life is now compared to expectations you had. Come with questions for other moms. Let’s help each other navigate postpartum
Let’s have a beer!
About me: I’m a physical therapist and new mom with training and experience with pelvic health.
Follow me on instagram @KineticBond
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Clues to Leap Year related library treasures, leap year crafts, time travel—who knows? It will be fun and you might learn things! For ages 5 and up.
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Carl Sandburg wrote countless words in an array of different genres, including poetry, children’s stories, journal articles, as well as a biography and autobiography! He wrote of love and nature, dreams and struggles. This year’s theme of “Memory” is echoed in much of his works. ““Under the summer roses, when the flagrant crimson, lurks in the dusk, Of the wild red leaves, Love, with little hands, comes and touches you with a thousand memories, and asks you beautiful, unanswerable questions.” Carl Sandburg
Poems submitted for the 2024 contest should reflect the theme of “Memory.” By definition, “the process or power of recallling something learned or experienced from the past” Note: Poems do NOT need to be titled Memory, as long as the poem itself relates to the theme.
Students are invited to submit a poem to Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site’s annual Student Poetry Contest. The contest encourages youth to explore writing their own poetry and is open to students nationwide!
- Submissions are accepted from grades 3-12 and must be submitted by email by Monday March 4, 2024. See below for submission rules.
- Winners will be notified by April 7, 2024, and will be invited to participate in a virtual celebration program on Sunday, April 28.
Tanglewood Summer has long been a successful and inspirational part of children’s creative education in Western North Carolina. Our theatre camp has been extremely popular and is well-suited for any young person interested in exploring the exciting world of theatre. Our faculty represents some of the finest talent in the area, and we are thrilled to have them at Tanglewood Summer.
We have something for every kid this summer – whether it’s your first or one-hundred-and-first time trying theatre, Tanglewood Summer is the place for YOU!
Located within the wildly-popular and botanically beautiful Southern Appalachian Mountains, The North Carolina Arboretum offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that connect to many other area attractions such as Lake Powhatan, the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy their hiking experience at the Arboretum as trail options include easy, moderate, and difficult challenge levels. All trails are dog-friendly and visitors are asked to adhere to the proper waste disposing procedures for pets.
Part of a running group that would like to use the Arboretum as a starting point or parking location? Please review our Running Group Guidance and email [email protected] with any questions.
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2024 Summer camp registration will open on March 1, 2024. We’ll have two production camps, a musical theatre intensive camp, a Dinosaur Discovery camp, and a Lights Up On Literacy camp! |
2024 Summer Camps
Musical Theatre Intensive
June 3-7 (10am-4pm)
For ages 12-18
Taught by Melanie Veazey
$200
Performers will be immersed in all aspects of musical theater during this fun, week-long intensive. Daily classes in acting, voice, and dance will focus on building a character through monologue and song as well as honing dance technique while learning exciting choreography. The week will culminate with a cabaret-style performance for family and friends featuring individual and ensemble scenes, songs, and dances. This class is recommended for those who have had stage experience and wish to further develop their talent, technique and confidence. Students should come prepared with a 1-2 minute monologue as well as a song from a musical (Broadway, Film, or TV).
Aristocats, KIDS Production Camp
June 10-21 (9am-12pm)
For ages 5-9
Directed by Jenny Martin, Music Direction by Roberta Whiteside
$225
Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns. In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day. Performances on June 21 at 6:30pm; June 22 at 2:30pm.
Frozen, JR Production Camp
July 8-19 (10am-4pm)
For ages 10-18
Directed by Jenny Martin, Music Direction by Melanie Veazey, Choreography by Collin Eten $300
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen, JR expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen, JR is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Performances on July 19 and 20 at 6:30pm; July 21 at 2:30pm.
Dinosaur Discovery Camp
July 22-26 (9am-12pm)
For ages 5-9
Taught by Christine Henry
$120
Rawr! Do you have a little one who LOVES dinos? This creative play camp will take them on an adventure…back in time! Kids will make crafts, sing songs, and discover dinosaurs while having fun!
Lights Up on Literacy Camp
July 29-August 2 (9am-12pm)
For ages 5-9
Taught by Julie Thomas
$120
Lights up on Literacy is a mini-camp open to elementary-aged children, with a focus on creating a lifelong love of reading! Taught by Julie Thomas, a veteran Kindergarten teacher with 19 years of experience, children will bring stories to life through acting, costumes, props, and play, while developing reading skills!
These early literacy programs for kids and their caregivers are designed to develop a joy for learning through books, songs, and activities.
Story time takes place in our library community room. This is not a ticketed event.