

Where to go, what to see, places to eat & other exciting things to do with your children in Asheville, NC.
Download a coloring sheet (below) and color Curious George. Bring or mail your completed Curious George to The Health Adventure with the child’s name and contact information.
When a child brings a completed Curious George coloring sheet to The Health Adventure he/she will receive one dollar off his/her admission that day.
Limit one discount per child per visit and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
| Color Curious George in the Yellow Hat | Color Curious George and his balloons |
Ingles Advantage Card Promotion:
Families will receive 10% off their purchases at The Explore Store and 10% off the price of a family membership when they show their Advantage card, October 11, 2009 – January 10, 2009. Cannot be used with any other offer or discount.
Curious George: Let's Get Curious! sponsored by Minnesota Children's Museum & 3M and sponsored locally by Mission Hospital Systems, Star 104.3 FM, Ingles Markets, PGAV Destination Consulting, Asheville Regional Airport, and Asheville Cardiology Associates. The Color Curious George contest is sponsored by Star 104.3 FM and Ingles Markets.
Families can stop by the Baker Exhibit Center and check out a Discovery Day Pack. Packs include binoculars, magnifying glasses and other items children can use to explore the Arboretum's trails and gardens.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
*Please note that Arboretum property is closed on December 25, and open regular hours on December 24 & 26, and there is no parking fee. Facilities, including the Bonsai Exhibition Garden, are closed December 24, 25, & 26.
| 29 Storytime 11 & 4 yoga 3, 3:30 gymnastics 4, | 30 Winter Crafts 10-12 Lego Maniacs Club 3-5 | 31 Winter Crafts 10-12 | closed New Year’s Day |
December 28, 2008 | | Book Group Magic Tree House Book Club Children's |
December 26, 2008 | | Storytime Children's Storytime Pre-school (ages 3-6) |
Download a coloring sheet (below) and color Curious George. Bring or mail your completed Curious George to The Health Adventure with the child’s name and contact information.
When a child brings a completed Curious George coloring sheet to The Health Adventure he/she will receive one dollar off his/her admission that day.
Limit one discount per child per visit and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
| Color Curious George in the Yellow Hat | Color Curious George and his balloons |
Ingles Advantage Card Promotion:
Families will receive 10% off their purchases at The Explore Store and 10% off the price of a family membership when they show their Advantage card, October 11, 2009 – January 10, 2009. Cannot be used with any other offer or discount.
Curious George: Let's Get Curious! sponsored by Minnesota Children's Museum & 3M and sponsored locally by Mission Hospital Systems, Star 104.3 FM, Ingles Markets, PGAV Destination Consulting, Asheville Regional Airport, and Asheville Cardiology Associates. The Color Curious George contest is sponsored by Star 104.3 FM and Ingles Markets.
Agency: Literacy Council of Buncombe County
Description: Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts in two hour shifts at Barnes and Noble for donations that will go directly to the Literacy Council of Buncombe County. There will be a wrapping table and chairs for each volunteer to work including all paper, tape, ribbon, etc. The Literacy Council will also provide brochures for people to take. All volunteers will be given a small description of the Literacy Council and the mission of the orgainization beforehand. Youth ages 14-17 welcome with adult supervision. Ages 18+ welcome.
Impact Areas: Adult Education and Literacy, Adult Education and Literacy
Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Family Friendly: 12+, Family Friendly: 16+, Short-Term/One Day Project, Evening Project
Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Literacy/ Reading/ Writing, Special Events, Holiday Volunteering/Donations
Families can stop by the Baker Exhibit Center and check out a Discovery Day Pack. Packs include binoculars, magnifying glasses and other items children can use to explore the Arboretum's trails and gardens.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
*Please note that Arboretum property is closed on December 25, and open regular hours on December 24 & 26, and there is no parking fee. Facilities, including the Bonsai Exhibition Garden, are closed December 24, 25, & 26.
A special program to help older children understand, accept, and anticipate the changes that will happen as the family prepares for the birth of the new baby. Each child will:
Children should be accompanied by an adult.
WHEN: Mondays from 4 to 5 PM
WHERE: Mission Hospital (Program meets at Mission Information Desk)
WHO: Children ages 3 to 8 years old (children over the age of 8 may attend the adult tour with their parent/s)
COST: Free
TO REGISTER: Call (828) 254-6373, Ext. 329
The My Mom is Having a Baby! program is presented by The Health Adventure and The Helen Power's Women's Health Center of Mission Hospital.
| 22 Storytime 11 & 4 yoga 3, 3:30 gymnastics 4, | 23 Painting 10-12 | 24 closed | 25 closed | 26 closed | 27 closed |
Agency: Animal Compassion Network
Description: Animal Compassion Network needs 3 volunteers for each shift at PetSmart to take picture of people w/ their pets. A portion of the "Santa Paws" event proceeds will be donated to Animal Compassion Network's adoption programs. This event will take place on 3 weekends in December before Christmas. Volunteer shifts can be divided (11:00am-1:30pm/1:30-4:00pm). There will be costumes available for the volunteers provided by PetSmart. Ages 16+ welcome.
This project is approved for volunteers with the following restrictions: Court-Ordered
Impact Areas: Animal Support, Animal Support
Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Family Friendly: 16+, Weekend Project
Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Animal Support
Agency: Literacy Council of Buncombe County
Description: Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts in two hour shifts at Barnes and Noble for donations that will go directly to the Literacy Council of Buncombe County. There will be a wrapping table and chairs for each volunteer to work including all paper, tape, ribbon, etc. The Literacy Council will also provide brochures for people to take. All volunteers will be given a small description of the Literacy Council and the mission of the orgainization beforehand. Youth ages 14-17 welcome with adult supervision. Ages 18+ welcome.
Impact Areas: Adult Education and Literacy, Adult Education and Literacy
Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Family Friendly: 12+, Family Friendly: 16+, Short-Term/One Day Project, Evening Project
Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Literacy/ Reading/ Writing, Special Events, Holiday Volunteering/Donations
December 20, 2008 | | Book Group American Girl Young Readers (ages 8-12) |
20081220T120000/20081220T140000
Agency: Animal Compassion Network
Description: Animal Compassion Network needs 3 volunteers for each shift at PetSmart to take picture of people w/ their pets. A portion of the "Santa Paws" event proceeds will be donated to Animal Compassion Network's adoption programs. This event will take place on 3 weekends in December before Christmas. Volunteer shifts can be divided (11:00am-1:30pm/1:30-4:00pm). There will be costumes available for the volunteers provided by PetSmart. Ages 16+ welcome.
This project is approved for volunteers with the following restrictions: Court-Ordered
Impact Areas: Animal Support, Animal Support
Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Family Friendly: 16+, Weekend Project
Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Animal Support
December 19, 2008 | | Storytime Children's Storytime Pre-school (ages 3-6) |

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Download a coloring sheet (below) and color Curious George. Bring or mail your completed Curious George to The Health Adventure with the child’s name and contact information.
When a child brings a completed Curious George coloring sheet to The Health Adventure he/she will receive one dollar off his/her admission that day.
Limit one discount per child per visit and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
| Color Curious George in the Yellow Hat | Color Curious George and his balloons |
Ingles Advantage Card Promotion:
Families will receive 10% off their purchases at The Explore Store and 10% off the price of a family membership when they show their Advantage card, October 11, 2009 – January 10, 2009. Cannot be used with any other offer or discount.
Curious George: Let's Get Curious! sponsored by Minnesota Children's Museum & 3M and sponsored locally by Mission Hospital Systems, Star 104.3 FM, Ingles Markets, PGAV Destination Consulting, Asheville Regional Airport, and Asheville Cardiology Associates. The Color Curious George contest is sponsored by Star 104.3 FM and Ingles Markets.
Families can stop by the Baker Exhibit Center and check out a Discovery Day Pack. Packs include binoculars, magnifying glasses and other items children can use to explore the Arboretum's trails and gardens.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
*Please note that Arboretum property is closed on December 25, and open regular hours on December 24 & 26, and there is no parking fee. Facilities, including the Bonsai Exhibition Garden, are closed December 24, 25, & 26.
| 15 Storytime 11&4 yoga 3, 3:30 gymnastics 4, | 16 Painting 10-12 Winter Crafts! | 17 new families playdate Family Knitting | 18 playdoh fun! 10-12 Winter Crafts! | 19 $1/minute chair massage 10-12 MOM’S NIGHT OUT! 6-9:30 | 20 open 10-1 Lego Maniacs Club 10-12 Infant Massage Workshop |
Agency: Animal Compassion Network
Description: Animal Compassion Network needs 3 volunteers for each shift at PetSmart to take picture of people w/ their pets. A portion of the "Santa Paws" event proceeds will be donated to Animal Compassion Network's adoption programs. This event will take place on 3 weekends in December before Christmas. Volunteer shifts can be divided (11:00am-1:30pm/1:30-4:00pm). There will be costumes available for the volunteers provided by PetSmart. Ages 16+ welcome.
This project is approved for volunteers with the following restrictions: Court-Ordered
Impact Areas: Animal Support, Animal Support
Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Family Friendly: 16+, Weekend Project
Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Animal Support
20081213T103000/20081213T113000
Agency: Animal Compassion Network
Description: Animal Compassion Network needs 3 volunteers for each shift at PetSmart to take picture of people w/ their pets. A portion of the "Santa Paws" event proceeds will be donated to Animal Compassion Network's adoption programs. This event will take place on 3 weekends in December before Christmas. Volunteer shifts can be divided (11:00am-1:30pm/1:30-4:00pm). There will be costumes available for the volunteers provided by PetSmart. Ages 16+ welcome.
This project is approved for volunteers with the following restrictions: Court-Ordered
Impact Areas: Animal Support, Animal Support
Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Family Friendly: 16+, Weekend Project
Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Animal Support
~Cooking for Comfort
Saturday, December 13, 2008Agency: CarePartners Hospice and Palliative Care
Description: Show support to hospice patients and their families by cooking and serving a meal at the John Keever Solace Center. This is a wonderful way to nurture these families and give them an opportunity to support one another while dining on a home-cooked meal.
Volunteers will prepare a side dish or dessert at home and help serve it at the Solace Center.
Volunteers ages 14-17 are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Ages 18+ welcome.
Impact Areas: Hospital and Hospice Support, Health & Wellness: Family Services, Hospital and Hospice Support
Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Family Friendly: 12+, Family Friendly: 16+, Short-Term/One Day Project, Weekend Project
Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Meal Service, Companionship/Visitation, Senior Services
December 12, 2008 | | Storytime Children's Storytime Pre-school (ages 3-6) |
Agency: Three Streams Family Health Center
Description: Three Streams Family Health Center offers affordable, compassionate medical care to the uninsured of WNC. Three Streams is in need of volunteers to deliver special holiday giftbaskets to its individual and company supporters. Volunteers will pick up the gifts at 1710 Old Haywood Rd. and deliver them around the Asheville-area. Volunteers need a good sense of direction, good walking shoes and a good attitude. Youth ages 16-17 accepted with adult supervision. Ages 18+ welcome.
Impact Areas: Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness: Family Services
Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Family Friendly: 16+, Weekday Project, Weekend Project
Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Holiday Volunteering/Donations
Cost: $6.00/child
$5.50 for members or if all classes are prepaid
Check-in: Begins at 1:15 p.m.
Class Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. includes unlimited museum exploration at your own pace after class
Reservations: Call Shannon at The Health Adventure at (828) 254-6373, Ext. 316
Parents must remain on the premises during the entire program. We encourage your participation in your child's program!
Agency: Three Streams Family Health Center
Description: Three Streams Family Health Center offers affordable, compassionate medical care to the uninsured of WNC. Three Streams is in need of volunteers to deliver special holiday giftbaskets to its individual and company supporters. Volunteers will pick up the gifts at 1710 Old Haywood Rd. and deliver them around the Asheville-area. Volunteers need a good sense of direction, good walking shoes and a good attitude. Youth ages 16-17 accepted with adult supervision. Ages 18+ welcome.
Impact Areas: Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness: Family Services
Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Family Friendly: 16+, Weekday Project, Weekend Project
Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Holiday Volunteering/Donations
Download a coloring sheet (below) and color Curious George. Bring or mail your completed Curious George to The Health Adventure with the child’s name and contact information.
When a child brings a completed Curious George coloring sheet to The Health Adventure he/she will receive one dollar off his/her admission that day.
Limit one discount per child per visit and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
| Color Curious George in the Yellow Hat | Color Curious George and his balloons |
Ingles Advantage Card Promotion:
Families will receive 10% off their purchases at The Explore Store and 10% off the price of a family membership when they show their Advantage card, October 11, 2009 – January 10, 2009. Cannot be used with any other offer or discount.
Curious George: Let's Get Curious! sponsored by Minnesota Children's Museum & 3M and sponsored locally by Mission Hospital Systems, Star 104.3 FM, Ingles Markets, PGAV Destination Consulting, Asheville Regional Airport, and Asheville Cardiology Associates. The Color Curious George contest is sponsored by Star 104.3 FM and Ingles Markets.
20081209T153000/20081209T163000
Agency: Three Streams Family Health Center
Description: Three Streams Family Health Center offers affordable, compassionate medical care to the uninsured of WNC. Three Streams is in need of volunteers to deliver special holiday giftbaskets to its individual and company supporters. Volunteers will pick up the gifts at 1710 Old Haywood Rd. and deliver them around the Asheville-area. Volunteers need a good sense of direction, good walking shoes and a good attitude. Youth ages 16-17 accepted with adult supervision. Ages 18+ welcome.
Impact Areas: Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness: Family Services
Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Family Friendly: 16+, Weekday Project, Weekend Project
Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Holiday Volunteering/Donations
Come to The Health Adventure and swing into the jungle with Curious George as we celebrate our new traveling exhibit with a holiday tree full of origami elephants, monkeys, and beautiful flowers.
Paper snakes will wrap through the tree between the butterflies. Folded lions will stalk, and parrots will perch. Don't miss this dazzling display of origami!
The annual Health Adventure origami tree will be here for your viewing pleasure from
November 24, 2008 - January 6, 2008.
A special program to help older children understand, accept, and anticipate the changes that will happen as the family prepares for the birth of the new baby. Each child will:
Children should be accompanied by an adult.
WHEN: Mondays from 4 to 5 PM
WHERE: Mission Hospital (Program meets at Mission Information Desk)
WHO: Children ages 3 to 8 years old (children over the age of 8 may attend the adult tour with their parent/s)
COST: Free
TO REGISTER: Call (828) 254-6373, Ext. 329
The My Mom is Having a Baby! program is presented by The Health Adventure and The Helen Power's Women's Health Center of Mission Hospital.