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Registration starts Sept. 4
Continued from Page 71 BLOCK PARTY: Waynesville’s Main Street is closed to traffic and full of music, dancing, food and more. Kids on Main activities start at 6 p.m. Participating stores will offer free kid-friendly activities and goodies. Block party starts at 7 p.m. REUTER FAMILY YMCA SWIM LESSONS: Classes for ages 6 months-12 years on Saturdays, Sept. 1-22. Registration deadline is Aug. 28. Starts at $25. Call 651-9622 or visit www.ymcawnc.org. SHINDIG ON THE GREEN: Mountain tradition, with bluegrass and old-time string bands, cloggers, storytellers and more. 7-10 p.m. at Roger McGuire Green at Pack Square Park, Asheville. Visit www.folkheritage.org.
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Sept. 2
LEXINGTON AVENUE ARTS AND FUN FESTIVAL: Street performers, artwork, music, food and more on Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville. Visit www.lexfestasheville.com.
Sept. 4
ALEX KRUG MUSIC SHOW: Local singer/songwriter performs an all-ages show. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Hop, 640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Visit www.thehopicecreamcafe.com. ASHEVILLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Open house the first Tuesday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. Call 2525708 for reservations. For private tour, call Debbie
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Shindig on the Green ends its season on Sept. 1. JOHN COUTLAKIS/JCOUTLAKIS@ Mowrey at 252-7896 or email dmowrey@ashevillecatholic.org. Visit www.ashevillecatholic.org. ART LESSONS: Roots + Wings School of Art offers four-week sessions, Sept. 4-25, for ages 3 to fifth grade. $50 per child. $50 per child. Classes at Cathedral of All Souls, Biltmore Village. Register online at www.rootsandwings.com. For information, call 545-4827 or email info@rootsandwingsarts.com. » Ages 3-6: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Learn printmaking drawn from people and buildings. » Grades K-5: 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Explore drawing through faces and cities.
PLAY & LEARN: Free pre-literacy program for children ages 3-5 who live in Buncombe County and their parents/caregivers. For children not enrolled in regulated child care. Weekly 45-minute classes with songs, hands-on educational activities, games, puppets and craft. Attendance required at six of eight sessions. New participants may register Sept. 4; returning participants register starting Sept. 10. Contact 350-2904 or marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us. Locations and times include: » Asheville City Schools Preschool in West Asheville, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays, starting Sept. 18/19. » Hominy Valley Elementary, 9 a.m. Tuesdays, starting Sept. 18. » Emma Elementary, 9 a.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 13. » Leicester elementary, 9 a.m. Fridays starting Sept. 21.
Sept. 5
HANDS ON MUSIC: A parent/child music education program for children birth through age 4, starts classes Sept. 5. Registration is open. For schedule, tuition and registration, visit www.handsonmusicasheville.com. Contact Emily at 230-9392 or emily@handsonmusicasheville.com for more information on the program. TINY TYKES: Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts starts a new season of the Tiny Tykes toddler program. Children will enjoy crafts, manipulatives
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