for students, $18 for adults. Visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
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FACE PAINTING: Free face painting and balloon art at Asheville’s Fun Depot, 1-5 p.m. No purchase necessary, tips appreciated. Call before arriving to verify event, 277-2386. Visit www.ashevillesfundepot.com. ‘GREASE’: North Buncombe High School presents “GREASE: School Edition,” with performances at 7 p.m. March 7-9 and 2:30 p.m. March 10. Tickets are $8 until March 6, then $10 at the door. At 890 Clarks Chapel Road, Weaverville. For more information call Ricky Webb at 645-4221. GROW WITH ME PRESCHOOL CO-OP OPEN HOUSE: Grow with Me Preschool Learning Cooperative will host an open house for interested families, 10:30–11:30 a.m. in the school’s classroom at Groce United Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Road, Asheville. Entrance to the classroom is via Governor’s View Road off Tunnel Road. Grow with Me is a community of young children and parents seeking to create a cooperative learning program that nurtures a respect for self, others and nature while providing a safe environment for children to stretch their imaginations and explore their interests. The play-based, teacher-led program draws inspiration from Rudolph Steiner’s philosophy on education. RSVP to Katy Estrada at 337-4710 by March 8. For details visit www.growwithme coop.wordpress.com. HEALTHY PARKS, HEALTHY YOU 5K FUN RUN/ WALK: Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and
Recreation Services hosts the fourth-annual event open to adults and children of all ages. Race starts at 10:30 a.m. on the Buncombe County Sports Park track in Candler. Find mail-in registration forms online at www.buncombecounty.org/parks or call for a form. Registration available day of race starting at 8:30 a.m. $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 4-15. Walkers are welcome to bring baby joggers, but no dogs or bikes are permitted on the track during race time. For more information and registration forms, call Jay Nelson at 250-4269 or email him at jay.nelson@buncombecounty.org.
information call Ricky Webb at 645-4221. MEDITATIONS THAT HEAL: Learn special meditations for mental and physical healing for ourselves and others, with Buddhist teacher Sharon Lovich. Held 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, March 3-17, at Rainbow Mountain Children’s School, Orchard House, 50 State St. $8/5 students/seniors. Everyone welcome. Drop into any class. Call 668-2241 or visit www.MeditationInAsheville.org. THE BABY PLACE EXPERIENCE: Tour the motherbaby unit at Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville. From 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Register at www.parkridgebabies.com.
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CELEBRATE PREGNANCY CLASS: The Baby Place at Park Ridge Health offers a twist on a normal childbirth class, covering important labor process and support techniques, dealing with pregnancy ailments, breast-feeding and newborn care. Includes a massage voucher with the $65 fee (scholarships available). 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville. Call 681-2229 or visit www.parkridgebabies.com to register. GO FLY A KITE DAY: Fly a kite at FENCE, 1-4 p.m. Spend the day on Hawk’s Ridge flying kites and enjoying the outdoors. The first 200 people receive a free kite. Snacks and refreshments provided. Visit www.fence.org. ‘GREASE’: North Buncombe High School presents “GREASE: School Edition” at 2:30 p.m. March 10. Tickets are $8 until March 6, then $10 at the door. At 890 Clarks Chapel Road, Weaverville. For more
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ASHEVILLE YMCA SWIM LESSONS: Session for pre-K and youth, Mondays and Wednesdays, March 11-April 3. Registration deadline is March 7 (with late registration fee of $20). Starts at $45. Call 210-9605 or visit www.ymcawnc.org. CELEBRATE PREGNANCY CLASS: The Baby Place at Park Ridge Health offers a twist on a normal childbirth class, covering important labor process and support techniques, dealing with pregnancy ailments, breast-feeding and newborn care. Includes a massage voucher with the $65 fee (scholarships available). 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Health Adventure, Biltmore Square Mall, 800 Brevard Road, Call 6812229 or visit www.parkridgebabies.com to register. WEE NATURALIST: N.C. Arboretum program for ages 2-5 with nature lessons, stories, crafts and visits
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