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PARENTS’ NIGHTS OUT Need a date night? Here is a roundup of upcoming parents’ nights out. Have an event to submit? Email information to calendar@wncparent.com.
members/$25 per child nonmembers. Call 651-9622 to register.
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Asheville. $32, includes materials and snacks. Ages 6-12. Kids will be glass Continued from Pagefusing 57 unique jewelry and tie-dyeing. Reserve a spot online at www.clayingaround.com or call 277-0042. GAGGLE OF GIGGLES YOUTH IMPROV: 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 18, The Hop, 640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Free. Chris Martin’s Youth Improv Troupe makes its monthly appearance at The Hop. Interested in joining? Email Chris at cwaremartin@yahoo.com. Visit www.thehopicecreamcafe.com. HEALTH ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP DAY: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 18, The Health Adventure, 800 Brevard Road, Asheville. $10 member/$15 nonmember per participant. For rising 1st-3rd grade plus adult. Do you have a tinkerer in your family? Would you like to practice some problem-solving skills while having fun with your family? Our design challenges will test your abilities. Can your egg survive the fall? Which team can build the tallest structure? Register by calling Emily Ducat at 6652217, ext. 324, or email emily.ducat@ahss.org. Visit www.thehealthadventure.org. WORM RANCHING: 3 p.m. June 18, Etowah Branch Library. With Diane Rhodes. For grades K-5. Visit www.henderson. lib.nc.us.
19, Edneyville Branch Library. Presented by Mineral and Lapidary Museum, Hendersonville. For grades K-5. Visit www.henderson. lib.nc.us.
4-7. Outdoor-oriented activities help kids explore a forest-related theme. Thursdays through Aug. 1. Visit www.cradleofforestry.com or call 877-3130.
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REUTER FAMILY YMCA MORNING OUT: Includes a healthy snack, games and crafts. Ages 6 weeks-12 years. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $13 for the first child, $11 each additional for members/$25 per child nonmembers. Call 651-9622 to register.
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REUTER FAMILY YMCA: Themed nights of fun and games, taking place every second and fourth Friday of the month. Includes craft, movie and snacks. Ages 6 weeks-12 years. 6:15-9:45 p.m. $13 for the first child, $11 each additional child for
CLAYING AROUND WORKSHOP: 3:30-5:30 p.m. June 20, Claying Around, 1378 Hendersonville Road, Suite D, Asheville. $32, includes materials and snacks. Aegs 6-12. Kids will make a clay wall pocket and tie-dye. Reserve a spot online at www.clayingaround.com or call 277-0042. DIG LIKE A DOWNWARD FACING DOG: 11 a.m. June 20, Swannanoa Library. Kids yoga during preschool story time. Fun for ages 4 and older. Ticketed event. Contact the library for your free ticket. Visit www.buncombecounty.org/library. HEALTH ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP DAY: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 20, The Health Adventure, 800 Brevard Road, Asheville. $10 member/$15 nonmember per participant. Rising fourth-graders and older plus adult. Kids and adults work together to build robots. Does not require computer programming skills; accessible to everyone. Register by calling Emily Ducat at 665-2217, ext. 324, or email emily.ducat@ahss.org. Visit www.thehealthadventure.org. MAGIC SHOW: 10 a.m. June 20, Etowah Branch Library; 1 p.m. June 20, Henderson County Main Library; 4 p.m. June 20, Fletcher Branch Library. With magician Carolina Zelnik in an all-ages show. Visit www.henderson. lib.nc.us. SUMMER LIBRARY FEST: DIG INTO RE ADING : 10 a.m.-noon June 20, Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville. Kick off summer reading fun. Dig into awesome soil and seed activities with the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. Enjoy hula hoops, cave painting, make and take crafts, and more. All ages. Call 250-4720. Visit www.buncombecounty.org/library. WOODSY OWL’S CURIOSITY CLUB: 10:30 a.m.noon and 1:30-3 p.m. June 20, Cradle of Forestry, U.S. 276 in Pisgah National Forest. $4 per child, $2.50 per adult. Summer nature series for children ages
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REUTER FAMILY YMCA: Themed nights of fun and games, taking place every second and fourth Friday of the month. Includes craft, movie and snacks. Ages 6 weeks-12 years. 6:15-9:45 p.m. $13 for the first child, $11 each additional child for members/$25 per child nonmembers. Call 651-9622 to register. WOODFIN YMCA: Neighborhood Y at Woodfin offers Parents’ Night Out the fourth Friday of each month, 6-9 p.m. Themed nights include healthy snacks, games and crafts. $12 member/$18 nonmember, with $2 sibling discount. Ages 2-13. Register online at www.ymcawnc.org or in person at 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Suite 101, Asheville. Call 505-3990.
PARENTS’ MORNING OUT: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. the third Friday of the month at Asheville Downtown YMCA. For ages 6 weeks-7 years. Includes swimming, circle time, crafts, movement, music and games. Send swimmers in bathing suits and bring a towel. Snack provided. $15 members, $23 nonmembers, with sibling discount. Register by 5 p.m. the Wednesday prior. At 30 Woodfin St., Asheville. Visit www.ymcawnc.org. ROCKIN’ IN THE LIBRARY: 11 a.m. June 21, West Asheville Library. Farmer Jason rocks the library. Pick up free ticket at the library. Visit www.buncombecounty.org/library. TEEN AWESOME GROUP: 3-5:30 p.m. June 21, Weaverville Library. Start reading “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky in preparation for a book and movie discussion. Ages 11-17 welcome. For more information, call 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org
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BUG DAY: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 22, The Cradle of Forestry, on U.S. 276 in Pisgah National Forest. Learn about insects and other arthropods to commemorate National Pollinator Week. With buggy games, crafts and more. Visit www.cradleofforestry.com or call 877-3130. FACE PAINTING AND BALLOON ART: 1-5 p.m. June 22, Asheville’s Fun Depot, 2 Roberts Road, Asheville. Free face painting and balloon art. No purchase necessary, tips appreciated. Call before arriving to verify event, 277-2386. Visit www.ashevillesfundepot.com. PINT-SIZE POLKAS: 10 a.m. June 22 at Mills River Branch Library and 1 p.m. June 22, Henderson County Main Library. Polkas you can dig, with Mike Schneider. All ages. Visit www.henderson. lib.nc.us.