At The Health Adventure's Discover Science Summer Camp, children don't just learn about science, they experience it! Spaces are filling up quickly, so call today to check availabilities.
Camps for 2009 include:
Young Adventurers Bubble and Fizz!
June 15-19 or June 22-26
Rising 1st and 2nd graders
Air bubbles, soap bubbles, bubbles galore. Make concoctions, shake stuff up, and send things flying. Investigate air pressure, experiment with carbon dioxide, and create some cool vibrations. This camp is a gas!
Surfin’ Safari
July 13-17 or July 20-24
Rising 3rd-6th graders
Let’s make some waves! In fact, we’ll make an entire ocean ecosystem. Would you trade places with a pufferfish in the marine food chain? Where did the names “surgeonfish” or “deep sea anglerfish” come from? Discover why the oceans are so salty. Over 70% of the Earth’s surface is water – dive in! This camp will be deep.
Alien or Not?
July 13-17 or July 20-24
Rising 3rd-6th graders
Just what is an alien anyway? A single-celled creature slowly envelops its prey as it digests it alive…is it an alien, or an amoeba? You decide! Battle the unseen living in your backyard, underneath your fingernails, and even in your nose. Join us as we use microscopes, methylene blue, mouthwash and more to uncover the mysteries of the unseen. Come decide for yourself: are there really aliens living among us?
Family Robotics Workshop
July 28th or 29th
Rising 4th graders - Adults
In this one-day workshop, kids of all ages will be working together. Discover the exciting world of robotics as you work as a family team to build and operate a robot. Design, test, and redesign your robot to accomplish tasks and meet challenges. Make your robot carry objects, navigate obstacle courses, and maneuver up steep ramps. Build, play, and explore – families and robots together!
GIRLS Quest: Girls Investigating Real Life Science
August 3-7
Rising 6th-8th grade girls
Learn what it’s like to be a scientist in the real world! Design and test a marshmallow catapult. Tour Mission Hospital to discover the world of microbiology. Build a robot at UNCA, see a real ultrasound at an OBGYN office, and discover the inner workings of an animal hospital. Each day will combine lab experiments at The Health Adventure with field trips to visit female scientists at work in our community. Limited to 14 girls!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Natrapel® Insect Repellent 8-Hour
Supermom loves getting MAIL!!!! Certain days I feel like it's my birthday! I really appreciate the things that get sent my way to review and blog about!
My kids love being outside ALL spring and summer!!! I as a parent worry about mosquito bites. I try this and I try that. I will even try that. Nothing works. Not to mention reading the labels to check for DEET!!!!
I was sent a package today from Tender Corporation that has a NEW NATRAPEL 8 a DEET-FREE BUG BITE PROTECTION!!!!! OMG!! They sent a spray and handy dandy easy wipes!!!!!
AfterBite for stings and bites just in case.
AfterBites for kids.
Easy Care First Aid Kit!
I am super excited about this PRODUCT!!!!! I really hate MOSQUITOES!!!! I am sure they are nice critters that just like to suck my blood! HA HA!!
Hurry up mosquito season!!!! Well, that the first time I have ever said that!!!!!
My kids love being outside ALL spring and summer!!! I as a parent worry about mosquito bites. I try this and I try that. I will even try that. Nothing works. Not to mention reading the labels to check for DEET!!!!
I was sent a package today from Tender Corporation that has a NEW NATRAPEL 8 a DEET-FREE BUG BITE PROTECTION!!!!! OMG!! They sent a spray and handy dandy easy wipes!!!!!
AfterBite for stings and bites just in case.
AfterBites for kids.
Easy Care First Aid Kit!
I am super excited about this PRODUCT!!!!! I really hate MOSQUITOES!!!! I am sure they are nice critters that just like to suck my blood! HA HA!!
Hurry up mosquito season!!!! Well, that the first time I have ever said that!!!!!
Hands on Asheville-Buncombe, a United Way Program, offers many things for April.
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, a program of United Way, makes it easy to lend a hand and help others in our community by volunteering with local nonprofits. Visit www.handsonasheville.org and choose the volunteer opportunity that works for you: your passions, your skills, your schedule. Volunteer on your own or with your family, business, or faith community. The following Hands On Managed Projects are led by a trained volunteer Project Coordinator in connection with Hands On and a Partner Agency. Most of these projects last 2-4 hours are generally held on evenings and weekends and do not require a long-term commitment. For more information, and to sign-up, simply click on the project name below.
Meals for Hope
New Choices is an empowerment program for displaced homemakers in need of counseling and assistance in order to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Volunteers assist in cooking and serving a meal for 15-25 women and children attending its bi-weekly meetings. YWCA provides all supplies.
Project Dates& Times: 4/09 & 4/30 (Thursdays); 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Requirements: 2-4 needed; ages 16+ welcome; (13-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Shake and Bake
Prepare and serve a homemade lunch to the men staying at the ABCCM Veteran's Restoration Quarters & Inn. Take an afternoon to give back to those who have served our country and are now in need of assistance. Both men and women are encouraged to participate in this project.
Project Date & Time: 4/03 (Friday); 10:30am-1:30pm
Requirements: 3-5 needed; ages 16+ welcome
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Cookie Night
Help bake homemade cookies for families who are staying at the Lewis Rathbun Center. The Rathbun Center provides free lodging for families from out of town who have a loved one in an area hospital. Supplies will be provided. Just bring some compassion and an appetite (sampling is encouraged!).
Project Date & Time: 4/13 (Monday); 7:00-8:30 pm
Requirements: 2-4 needed; ages 18+ welcome (ages 10-17 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Pack & Sort at MANNA
Help sort and pack food at MANNA Food Bank to be given to agencies serving hungry people in 17 Western North Carolina counties.
Project Date & Time: 4/09 (Thursday); 6:00-8:00pm
4/23 (Thursday); 6:00-8:00pm
4/30 (Thursday); 6:00-8:00pm
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 16+ welcome (5-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Cooking for Comfort
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.
Project Date & Time: 4/18 (Saturday); 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Requirements: 5-7 needed; age 18+ welcome; (14-17 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Fair-Trade Stock-Up
Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit, fair-trade retail store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 developing countries providing them with much needed income. Volunteers will assist with unpacking and pricing the merchandise so it can be placed on the sales floor.
Project Date & Time: 4/11 (Saturday); 1:00-4:00pm
4/30 (Thursday); 4:00-6:00pm
Requirements: 2-5 needed; ages 16+ welcome (ages 14-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Kids Care: 7-12 year olds
Kids are eager and excited to give to others, but it can sometimes be difficult to find age appropriate volunteer activities for children. This is a project where kids are the volunteers! This month the kids will partner with Asheville Greenworks to help remove and cover graffiti around Asheville. This project is geared towards 7-12 year olds. ***Adult volunteers not needed unless bringing youth participants.*** Parents or guardians are required to stay onsite with their children.
Project Date & Time: 4/25 (Saturday); 9:00-11:00am
Requirements: 4-10 needed; This project is geared towards 7-12 year olds
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
Knit-n-Give
Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet on a Sunday afternoon? Look no further! Help make hats to be given to newborns served by the Buncombe County Health Center's Community Health Program. These hand-knitted hats are treasured by the client families and help provide incentive to keep important appointments with Community Health Nurses. All skill levels welcome!
Project Date & Time: 4/19 (Sunday); 2:00-4:00pm
Requirements: 6-10 needed; ages 16+ welcome (12-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
In the Garden
Volunteers will be preparing the Emma Community Garden for fertilization, planting, and harvest! Volunteers should wear seasonal work clothes and sturdy shoes. Please bring enthusiasm, sunscreen, and a water bottle.
Project Date & Time: 4/04 (Saturday); 2:00-4:00pm
4/25 (Saturday); 10:00am-1:00pm
Requirements: 5-15 needed; ages 16+ welcome (12-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
The Hop, Coffee Break with Asheville Mommies
Tuesday at The Hop on Merrimon Avenue 11am-noon.
Go enjoy a 1/2 off cup of coffee.
Go enjoy a 1/2 off cup of coffee.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Growing Young Cafe
This week at Growing Young Cafe in Asheville, North Carolina.
To get more details on these great activities please check out Growing Young Cafe's website.
Hours: Monday, 10-2, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30-5:30.
Drop-in childcare :10-12 daily(other times by appointment, all ages)
Call Tonya at 299-4420 for more information or visit www.growingyoungcafe.com.
To get more details on these great activities please check out Growing Young Cafe's website.
| 29 available for space rental | 30 open 10-2 Storytime 11 | 31 Zome 2:30, Legos |
Hours: Monday, 10-2, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30-5:30.
Drop-in childcare :10-12 daily(other times by appointment, all ages)
Call Tonya at 299-4420 for more information or visit www.growingyoungcafe.com.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Kid Friendly Asheville Wants You!
Kid Friendly Asheville would LOVE you to send FAMILY FUN PICTURES to post on our website! We will add them to our Flickr account and they will rotate on the very top of the page!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
Spellbound Children's Bookshop ~ Waggin’ Tales
Spellbound Children's Bookshop
Event: Waggin’ Tales
March 22, 2009
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sundays March 29th
Waggin’ Tales Events
Co-Hosted by Blaze-N-Skyy Pet Boutique and Wellness Center, this event will feature the opportunity for kids to practice reading with certified therapy dogs.
Children will read to a therapy dog for a period of 20 minutes. Volunteers will assist the children as necessary. Children may bring in their own books to read or choose from a selection at the event. Limited to children in grades one to eight.
Time slots are available between 12 and 4pm. A $3 registration fee will be donated to Paws with a Purpose. Please RSVP early to reserve your space. First 20 families to RSVP will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate from Blaze-N-Skyy or Spellbound!
Event: Waggin’ Tales
March 22, 2009
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sundays March 29th
Waggin’ Tales Events
Co-Hosted by Blaze-N-Skyy Pet Boutique and Wellness Center, this event will feature the opportunity for kids to practice reading with certified therapy dogs.
Children will read to a therapy dog for a period of 20 minutes. Volunteers will assist the children as necessary. Children may bring in their own books to read or choose from a selection at the event. Limited to children in grades one to eight.
Time slots are available between 12 and 4pm. A $3 registration fee will be donated to Paws with a Purpose. Please RSVP early to reserve your space. First 20 families to RSVP will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate from Blaze-N-Skyy or Spellbound!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
The Rainbow Well in Asheville, North Carolina
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
The Hop, Coffee Break with Asheville Mommies
Tuesday at The Hop on Merrimon Avenue 11am-noon.
Go enjoy a 1/2 off cup of coffee.
Go enjoy a 1/2 off cup of coffee.
Spellbound Children's Bookshop ~Science Quest
Tuesday March 24th 4:30pm
Science Quest
Spellbound will host an after-school science demonstration called Science Quest presented by John Daniels on Tuesday, March 24 starting at 4:30.
A combination of demonstrations and hands-on experiences will show how science can be fun and educational. There will be some physics, some chemistry, a hot air balloon and more!
To participate fully, please bring a plastic drink bottle, something smaller than a two liter, and a cap from an ink pen for each participant to make a Cartesian diver.
Free. Suggested for grades 3-8. For more information, please call the bookshop at 232-2228.
Science Quest
Spellbound will host an after-school science demonstration called Science Quest presented by John Daniels on Tuesday, March 24 starting at 4:30.
A combination of demonstrations and hands-on experiences will show how science can be fun and educational. There will be some physics, some chemistry, a hot air balloon and more!
To participate fully, please bring a plastic drink bottle, something smaller than a two liter, and a cap from an ink pen for each participant to make a Cartesian diver.
Free. Suggested for grades 3-8. For more information, please call the bookshop at 232-2228.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Growing Young Cafe
This week at Growing Young Cafe in Asheville, North Carolina.
To get more details on these great activities please check out Growing Young Cafe's website.
Hours: Monday, 10-2, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30-5:30.
Drop-in childcare :10-12 daily(other times by appointment, all ages)
Call Tonya at 299-4420 for more information or visit www.growingyoungcafe.com.
To get more details on these great activities please check out Growing Young Cafe's website.
| 22 Now You See Them Kid-friendly Concert | 23 open 10-2 Storytime 11 | 24 Painting 10-12 Zome 2:30,Legos | 25 watercolors 10-12 | 26 playdoh fun! 10-12 | 27 Spring Crafts! Storytime 4 | 28 private birthday parties |
Hours: Monday, 10-2, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30-5:30.
Drop-in childcare :10-12 daily(other times by appointment, all ages)
Call Tonya at 299-4420 for more information or visit www.growingyoungcafe.com.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
The Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday~Astronomy Day!
March 21, 2009 12-2PM
Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, commemorating the year (400 years ago!) when Galileo Galilei first pointed a telescope toward the heavens. His telescope revealed craters on the moon, moons orbiting Jupiter, and the phases of Venus, which proved that the planets orbit the sun.
• Make pocket sundials
• Use Oreo cookies to eat your way through the phases of the moon
• Do the Moon dance and the planet hop to experience “extra-planetary gravitation”
• Take a trip to all the planets and send homemade picture postcards back to Earth
• Meet the “real” Galileo visiting from the16th century Italy
For more information about this event, please contact Jen Stump at 828-254-6373 ext. 327.
Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, commemorating the year (400 years ago!) when Galileo Galilei first pointed a telescope toward the heavens. His telescope revealed craters on the moon, moons orbiting Jupiter, and the phases of Venus, which proved that the planets orbit the sun.
• Make pocket sundials
• Use Oreo cookies to eat your way through the phases of the moon
• Do the Moon dance and the planet hop to experience “extra-planetary gravitation”
• Take a trip to all the planets and send homemade picture postcards back to Earth
• Meet the “real” Galileo visiting from the16th century Italy
For more information about this event, please contact Jen Stump at 828-254-6373 ext. 327.
My Mom's Having a Baby.
Sibling Class & Tour
March 23, 2009
March 23, 2009
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:
- See and hold life-like models that show how a baby grows and develops
- Make a kite mobile for the new baby's room
- Receive an activity/coloring book that encourages the older child to explore and express feelings about the new baby
- Tour the Mother/Baby Unit at Mission Hospital to see where mom and baby will stay
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
Friday, March 20, 2009
Spellbound Children's Bookshop ~ Waggin’ Tales
Spellbound Children's Bookshop
Event: Waggin’ Tales
March 22, 2009
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sundays March 22nd and 29th
Waggin’ Tales Events
Co-Hosted by Blaze-N-Skyy Pet Boutique and Wellness Center, this event will feature the opportunity for kids to practice reading with certified therapy dogs.
Children will read to a therapy dog for a period of 20 minutes. Volunteers will assist the children as necessary. Children may bring in their own books to read or choose from a selection at the event. Limited to children in grades one to eight.
Time slots are available between 12 and 4pm. A $3 registration fee will be donated to Paws with a Purpose. Please RSVP early to reserve your space. First 20 families to RSVP will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate from Blaze-N-Skyy or Spellbound!
Event: Waggin’ Tales
March 22, 2009
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sundays March 22nd and 29th
Waggin’ Tales Events
Co-Hosted by Blaze-N-Skyy Pet Boutique and Wellness Center, this event will feature the opportunity for kids to practice reading with certified therapy dogs.
Children will read to a therapy dog for a period of 20 minutes. Volunteers will assist the children as necessary. Children may bring in their own books to read or choose from a selection at the event. Limited to children in grades one to eight.
Time slots are available between 12 and 4pm. A $3 registration fee will be donated to Paws with a Purpose. Please RSVP early to reserve your space. First 20 families to RSVP will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate from Blaze-N-Skyy or Spellbound!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
The Health Adventure ~ Essay Contest Encourages Kids to Cash in on their Creativity
I got this email and think it's awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Essay Contest Encourages Kids to Cash in on their Creativity
What happens to a dollar bill during the course of a day? Does it spend hours crumpled in a pocket? Does it travel in a car, on an airplane, in a spaceship? Is it deposited in the bank or spent at a store? An essay contest running through March 27 invites students in grades 2 through 5 to cash in on their creativity by writing about a day in the life of a dollar bill.
The grand prize winner will receive a family trip to Washington, D.C., as well as a $100 Dimeasaurus savings account and a family membership to The Health Adventure. The trip includes a four-night stay at a Washington, D.C. area hotel with free admission to top attractions. A second place winner will be selected from each grade, and will receive a $100 Dimeasaurus savings account and a family membership to The Health Adventure.
The contest, presented by Star 104.3, Asheville Savings Bank, and The Health Adventure, is being held in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibit, Moneyville. The exhibit uses the fascinating subject of money to build math skills and promote economic literacy in a fun, immersive setting. Hands-on activities range from creating your own “money” to running a lemonade stand to seeing what a million dollars looks like. Throughout the exhibit, guests will discover how money is made, spent, earned, and saved, and how it connects people around the world.
A panel of judges will narrow down the entries to 12 finalists. Those finalists will be invited to Star 104.3 studios to be videotaped reading their essays. The videos will then be posted on the station web site, where the public will vote for the winning essay. Winners will be announced after April 10, 2009.
Entry forms may be picked up at any Asheville Savings Bank location. Essays may be dropped off at any Asheville Savings Bank location or The Health Adventure. Essays may also be mailed to: The Health Adventure, Attn: Essay Contest, PO Box 180, Asheville, NC 28802. Entries must be dropped off or postmarked by March 27, 2009.
For more information, visit www.thehealthadventure.org, or call (828) 254-6373.
Plan a game night at your house.
Kid Friendly Asheville believes in quality family fun!
You don't always have to leave your house for Kid Friendly Family Fun.
How about starting a tradition with your children or grandchildren?? Plan a game night. Children as young as three even enjoy this family fun.
If you plan on inviting more family and friends to your family fun here are a few ideas to make your night a big success.
Set up a Kid Friendly table. At our house the Dora table works perfectly. Just the right size for small children to use for their games. Younger children can play Memory, Dominoes (with pictures), Sorry, Candyland and many more. They don't have to really follow the rules. Let them make the rules up themselves. Just let the younger kids enjoy the fun!
You can let the older kids play with the adults. They like being included in the grown up fun.
Adult (kid friendly) games to think about playing: Monopoly, Trivia Pursuit, Upwords, Scrabble, Dominoes, Clue, Scatagories, Cranium and many more. It's a good idea to pair a child with an adult and play in pairs. That way the child doesn't get overwhelmed and think they cannot play the game as good as the adults.
No matter the game, your family will enjoy it. Be prepared to laugh and make lots of great memories for your family and friends.
****If you have a family tradition to share with us just send us an email
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot) com****
We'd love to hear about it and post it on KFA!
You don't always have to leave your house for Kid Friendly Family Fun.
How about starting a tradition with your children or grandchildren?? Plan a game night. Children as young as three even enjoy this family fun.
If you plan on inviting more family and friends to your family fun here are a few ideas to make your night a big success.
Set up a Kid Friendly table. At our house the Dora table works perfectly. Just the right size for small children to use for their games. Younger children can play Memory, Dominoes (with pictures), Sorry, Candyland and many more. They don't have to really follow the rules. Let them make the rules up themselves. Just let the younger kids enjoy the fun!
You can let the older kids play with the adults. They like being included in the grown up fun.
Adult (kid friendly) games to think about playing: Monopoly, Trivia Pursuit, Upwords, Scrabble, Dominoes, Clue, Scatagories, Cranium and many more. It's a good idea to pair a child with an adult and play in pairs. That way the child doesn't get overwhelmed and think they cannot play the game as good as the adults.
No matter the game, your family will enjoy it. Be prepared to laugh and make lots of great memories for your family and friends.
****If you have a family tradition to share with us just send us an email
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot) com****
We'd love to hear about it and post it on KFA!
Kid Friendly Asheville Wants You!
Kid Friendly Asheville would LOVE you to send FAMILY FUN PICTURES to post on our website! We will add them to our Flickr account and they will rotate on the very top of the page!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
Rita's Mexican Cantina Community Day to benefit The Health Adventure
Rita's Mexican Cantina
22 Garfield Street, Suite 110
Asheville, NC 28803
MARCH 19, 2009
Rita's Mexican Cantina will donate 15% of their daily sales to The Health Adventure from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
For more information about this event, please call 828-254-6373 ext. 324.
22 Garfield Street, Suite 110
Asheville, NC 28803
MARCH 19, 2009
Rita's Mexican Cantina will donate 15% of their daily sales to The Health Adventure from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
For more information about this event, please call 828-254-6373 ext. 324.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Local Libraries offer Free FUN!
Story Time at the library focuses on early literacy as it helps children develop a joy for learning language and enjoying books. We have Storytimes for every age group:
* School-age story times are for 5 to 7 year olds
* Preschool story times are geared towards 3-5 year-olds and include singing, stretchers, and creative activities.
* Toddler Times are interactive story times for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
* Mother Goose Time is a lively language enrichment story time serving our youngest folks--the 4 month-old to 18 month-old set.
Many libraries can accommodate groups or school field trips if arrangements are made in advance. West Asheville Library provides Spanish Story Times on request. Call any library for more information on the children’s programs available or email library@buncombecounty.org.
* School-age story times are for 5 to 7 year olds
* Preschool story times are geared towards 3-5 year-olds and include singing, stretchers, and creative activities.
* Toddler Times are interactive story times for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
* Mother Goose Time is a lively language enrichment story time serving our youngest folks--the 4 month-old to 18 month-old set.
Many libraries can accommodate groups or school field trips if arrangements are made in advance. West Asheville Library provides Spanish Story Times on request. Call any library for more information on the children’s programs available or email library@buncombecounty.org.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
| Wednesdays | |
|---|---|
| Pack Memorial | 10:00 am (Sept. through May) |
Thursdays | |
| North Asheville | 3:30 pm |
Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
| Tuesdays | |
|---|---|
| Weaverville | 11:00 am (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) |
Wednesdays | |
| Black Mountain | 10:30 am |
| East Asheville | 11:00 am |
| Enka - Candler | 10:30 am |
| Leicester | 10:30 am |
| North Asheville | 11:00 am |
| Oakley / South Asheville | 10:00 am |
| Pack Memorial | 11:00 am |
Thursdays | |
| Fairview | 10:30 am |
| Skyland / South Buncombe | 10:30 am |
| Swannanoa | 11:00 am |
| West Asheville | 11:00 am |
Saturdays | |
| East Asheville | 11:00 am |
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)Tuesdays Leicester | 11:00 am |
Wednesdays | |
|---|---|
| Fairview | 10:30 am |
| North Asheville | 10:00 am |
| Skyland / South Buncombe | 10:30 am |
| Swannanoa | 10:00 am |
| West Asheville | 11:00 am |
Thursdays | |
| Black Mountain | 10:30 am |
| Enka - Candler | 10:30 am |
| Pack Memorial | 10:00 & 11:00 am |
| Weaverville | 11:00 am (2nd & 4th Thursdays) |
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month oldsMondays | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Asheville | 11:00 am | |
Tuesdays | ||
| Pack Memorial | 10:00 am (for walkers) | |
| Pack Memorial | 11:00 am (for non-walkers) | |
| Fairview | 10:30 am | |
Wednesdays | ||
| Swannanoa | 11:00 am | |
| Weaverville | 11:00 am (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) | |
Thursdays | ||
| Oakley | 11:00 am | |
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
The Hop, Coffee Break with Asheville Mommies
Tuesday at The Hop on Merrimon Avenue 11am-noon.
Go enjoy a 1/2 off cup of coffee.
Go enjoy a 1/2 off cup of coffee.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Growing Young Cafe
This week at Growing Young Cafe in Asheville, North Carolina.
To get more details on these great activities please check out Growing Young Cafe's website.
Hours: Monday, 10-2, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30-5:30.
Drop-in childcare :10-12 daily(other times by appointment, all ages)
Call Tonya at 299-4420 for more information or visit www.growingyoungcafe.com.
To get more details on these great activities please check out Growing Young Cafe's website.
| 15 available for space rental | 16 open 10-2 Storytime 11 | 17 Painting 10-12 Zome2:30 Legomaniacs 3-5 | 18 watercolors 10-12 Family Knitting Circle | 19 playdoh fun! 10-12 | 20 Spring Crafts! Storytime 4 MOM’S NIGHT OUT! | 21 available for space rental |
Hours: Monday, 10-2, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30-5:30.
Drop-in childcare :10-12 daily(other times by appointment, all ages)
Call Tonya at 299-4420 for more information or visit www.growingyoungcafe.com.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
RiverLink Earth Day Art Contest
Celebrating the French Broad River: Earth Day Art ContestRiverLink presents an art contest for preK-12th graders in the French Broad Watershed. Categories are divided by 2D, 3D and poetry as well as grade level. Awards include your art on display at Pack Place Community Gallery or REI, Free 2 person Paddle Trip Passes, publication in our newsletter, tabloid, and website, and other potential prizes from art, toy, and outdoor stores! Submission deadline March 18th.
Visit this website for more information on how to enter your piece today: http://www.riverlink.org/earthdaycontest.asp
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Kid Friendly Asheville Wants You!
Kid Friendly Asheville would LOVE you to send FAMILY FUN PICTURES to post on our website! We will add them to our Flickr account and they will rotate on the very top of the page!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Health Adventure ~ Origami Folding Frenzy
Join us from 4PM until 5PM to learn new folds, share favorites, and meeet fellow origami enthusiasts. All levels welcome. Become a regular "Four O'Clock Folder" at The Health Adventure. Paper is available at our museum store or you can bring your own.
The cost is the price of admission to The Health Adventure.
For more information, please call Jenny at 828-254-6373 ext 325.
The cost is the price of admission to The Health Adventure.
For more information, please call Jenny at 828-254-6373 ext 325.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Fired up! ~ Parents' Night Out
Fired up! Creative Lounge is offering a Parents' Night Out on Friday, March 13, 2009, 6 pm -9:30 pm.
Drop off your kids and go spend time together!!!!!!! They are providing pizza, drinks, and items for the kids to paint.
$25.00 per child.
Call ahead 828-253-8181 for RESERVATIONS!!!!
Space is limited so call if you are interested!!!!
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Tuesday nights are always Family Night
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
Come see us Tuesday for dinner & board games, see The Balloon Guy in action! Family dinner specials as well as free sundaes for the kiddies EVERY Tuesday from 5:00p-8:00p
The Hop, Coffee Break with Asheville Mommies
Tuesday at The Hop on Merrimon Avenue 11am-noon.
Go enjoy a 1/2 off cup of coffee.
Go enjoy a 1/2 off cup of coffee.
Good Morning Kid Friendly Asheville readers.
Today I am having wrist surgery. I should be up to date on everything that has been sent to us to post.
I will be having help with the blog so keep sending your stuff and we'll get it posted ASAP!
I will be having help with the blog so keep sending your stuff and we'll get it posted ASAP!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Chick-fil-A Coupon
In this months WNC Parent I found a "Buy a Combo Get A FREE Kids Meal" coupon!!!!!
It's on page 9!
I love Chick-fil-A and cannot wait to use this coupon!
It's on page 9!
I love Chick-fil-A and cannot wait to use this coupon!
Cooking with Kids ~ Muffins
Cooking with kids this month is all about MUFFINS!!!!!!! You can mix them up and use all sorts in ingredients already in your house!
This time we are making blueberry with pecans.
You'll need:
2 cups all purpose flour
8 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
We mix the dry ingredients up first. Then add the milk and butter. At this point you can pour half the mixture into another bowl and make two different kinds of muffins.
My little chef is going to add frozen blueberries and pecans to her batter.
Bake on 400 for 14 minutes. Or until a toothpick comes out clean.
We made two kinds of muffins with that batch. She made blueberry and I made a spice one with salt on top.
This time we are making blueberry with pecans.
You'll need:
2 cups all purpose flour
8 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
We mix the dry ingredients up first. Then add the milk and butter. At this point you can pour half the mixture into another bowl and make two different kinds of muffins.
My little chef is going to add frozen blueberries and pecans to her batter.
Bake on 400 for 14 minutes. Or until a toothpick comes out clean.
We made two kinds of muffins with that batch. She made blueberry and I made a spice one with salt on top.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Growing Young Cafe
This week at Growing Young Cafe.
To get more details on these great activities please check out Growing Young Cafe's website.
Hours: Monday, 10-2, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30-5:30.
Drop-in childcare :10-12 daily(other times by appointment, all ages)
Call Tonya at 299-4420 for more information or visit www.growingyoungcafe.com.
To get more details on these great activities please check out Growing Young Cafe's website.
| 8 available for space rental | 9 open 10-2 Storytime 11 | 10 Painting 10-12 ZOME TOOLS WORKSHOP 2:30 Lego-maniacs Club 3-5 | 11 watercolors 10-12 | 12 playdoh fun! 10-12 | 13 Spring Crafts! Spring Cleaning Clothing Swap! 9-12 Storytime 4 break-dancing class 6-7:30 | 14 available for space rental |
Hours: Monday, 10-2, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30-5:30.
Drop-in childcare :10-12 daily(other times by appointment, all ages)
Call Tonya at 299-4420 for more information or visit www.growingyoungcafe.com.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
My Mom's Having a Baby.
Sibling Class & Tour
March 9, 2009
March 9, 2009
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:
- See and hold life-like models that show how a baby grows and develops
- Make a kite mobile for the new baby's room
- Receive an activity/coloring book that encourages the older child to explore and express feelings about the new baby
- Tour the Mother/Baby Unit at Mission Hospital to see where mom and baby will stay
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 Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday
Sat, March 7, 12pm – 2pm
Description: What can you do with a dollar? Use origami to morph your money into a bow-tie, a jumping frog, or an elephant. We will have funny money for you to fold, or you can bring your own real money. What an interesting way to leave a tip at a restaurant! We will also use microscopes and magnifying glasses to reveal the hidden features in paper money from around the world.
For more information about Super Science Saturday's, please contact Jen Stump at 828-254-6373 ext. 327.
Description: What can you do with a dollar? Use origami to morph your money into a bow-tie, a jumping frog, or an elephant. We will have funny money for you to fold, or you can bring your own real money. What an interesting way to leave a tip at a restaurant! We will also use microscopes and magnifying glasses to reveal the hidden features in paper money from around the world.
For more information about Super Science Saturday's, please contact Jen Stump at 828-254-6373 ext. 327.
RiverLink Earth Day Art Contest
Celebrating the French Broad River: Earth Day Art ContestRiverLink presents an art contest for preK-12th graders in the French Broad Watershed. Categories are divided by 2D, 3D and poetry as well as grade level. Awards include your art on display at Pack Place Community Gallery or REI, Free 2 person Paddle Trip Passes, publication in our newsletter, tabloid, and website, and other potential prizes from art, toy, and outdoor stores! Submission deadline March 18th.
Visit this website for more information on how to enter your piece today: http://www.riverlink.org/earthdaycontest.asp
Friday, March 6, 2009
Local Libraries offer Free FUN!
Story Time at the library focuses on early literacy as it helps children develop a joy for learning language and enjoying books. We have Storytimes for every age group:
* School-age story times are for 5 to 7 year olds
* Preschool story times are geared towards 3-5 year-olds and include singing, stretchers, and creative activities.
* Toddler Times are interactive story times for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
* Mother Goose Time is a lively language enrichment story time serving our youngest folks--the 4 month-old to 18 month-old set.
Many libraries can accommodate groups or school field trips if arrangements are made in advance. West Asheville Library provides Spanish Story Times on request. Call any library for more information on the children’s programs available or email library@buncombecounty.org.
* School-age story times are for 5 to 7 year olds
* Preschool story times are geared towards 3-5 year-olds and include singing, stretchers, and creative activities.
* Toddler Times are interactive story times for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
* Mother Goose Time is a lively language enrichment story time serving our youngest folks--the 4 month-old to 18 month-old set.
Many libraries can accommodate groups or school field trips if arrangements are made in advance. West Asheville Library provides Spanish Story Times on request. Call any library for more information on the children’s programs available or email library@buncombecounty.org.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
| Wednesdays | |
|---|---|
| Pack Memorial | 10:00 am (Sept. through May) |
Thursdays | |
| North Asheville | 3:30 pm |
Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
| Tuesdays | |
|---|---|
| Weaverville | 11:00 am (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) |
Wednesdays | |
| Black Mountain | 10:30 am |
| East Asheville | 11:00 am |
| Enka - Candler | 10:30 am |
| Leicester | 10:30 am |
| North Asheville | 11:00 am |
| Oakley / South Asheville | 10:00 am |
| Pack Memorial | 11:00 am |
Thursdays | |
| Fairview | 10:30 am |
| Skyland / South Buncombe | 10:30 am |
| Swannanoa | 11:00 am |
| West Asheville | 11:00 am |
Saturdays | |
| East Asheville | 11:00 am |
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)Tuesdays Leicester | 11:00 am |
Wednesdays | |
|---|---|
| Fairview | 10:30 am |
| North Asheville | 10:00 am |
| Skyland / South Buncombe | 10:30 am |
| Swannanoa | 10:00 am |
| West Asheville | 11:00 am |
Thursdays | |
| Black Mountain | 10:30 am |
| Enka - Candler | 10:30 am |
| Pack Memorial | 10:00 & 11:00 am |
| Weaverville | 11:00 am (2nd & 4th Thursdays) |
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month oldsMondays | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Asheville | 11:00 am | |
Tuesdays | ||
| Pack Memorial | 10:00 am (for walkers) | |
| Pack Memorial | 11:00 am (for non-walkers) | |
| Fairview | 10:30 am | |
Wednesdays | ||
| Swannanoa | 11:00 am | |
| Weaverville | 11:00 am (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) | |
Thursdays | ||
| Oakley | 11:00 am | |
Asheville Pizza Company on Merrimon.
Is now showing Bedtime Stories rated PG. I want to see this. If you have then tell me what you thought!!!!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Kid Friendly Asheville Wants You!
Kid Friendly Asheville would LOVE you to send FAMILY FUN PICTURES to post on our website! We will add them to our Flickr account and they will rotate on the very top of the page!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
Just email them to
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Do you want to share something KID FRIENDLY with everyone? Email us the details, a website if applicable and a phone number just in case there are question and we will post them on KFA.
AshevilleKids(at)aol(dot)com
Kid Friendly Asheville is all about sharing KID FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN with YOU!
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
10:30-11:30 am
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on the 1st Thursday of every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5. Hands-on take-away activities led by an expert educator from The Health Adventure make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike.
For more information, please contact Julie Boyce-Hutzel at 828-254-6373 ext 321!!
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on the 1st Thursday of every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5. Hands-on take-away activities led by an expert educator from The Health Adventure make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike.
For more information, please contact Julie Boyce-Hutzel at 828-254-6373 ext 321!!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Hands on Asheville-Buncombe, a United Way Program
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, a program of United Way, makes it easy to lend a hand and help others in our community by volunteering with local nonprofits. Visit www.handsonasheville.org and choose the volunteer opportunity that works for you: your passions, your skills, your schedule. Volunteer on your own or with your family, business, or faith community. The following Hands On Managed Projects are led by a trained volunteer Project Coordinator in connection with Hands On and a Partner Agency. Most of these projects last 2-4 hours are generally held on evenings and weekends and do not require a long-term commitment. For more information, and to sign-up, simply click on the project name below.
~Meals for Hope
New Choices is an empowerment program for displaced homemakers in need of counseling and assistance in order to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Volunteers assist in cooking and serving a meal for 15-25 women and children attending its bi-weekly meetings. YWCA provides all supplies.
Project Dates& Times: 3/12 & 3/26 (Thursdays); 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Requirements: 2-4 needed; ages 16+ welcome; (13-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~Shake and Bake
Cook and serve a hot, homemade meal to the men staying at the ABCCM Veteran's Restoration Quarters & Inn. Take an evening to give back to those who have served our country and are now in need of assistance. Both men and women are encouraged to participate in this project.
Project Date & Time: 3/11 (Wednesday); 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Requirements: 3-5 needed; ages 16+ welcome
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~Cookie Night
Help bake homemade cookies for families who are staying at the Lewis Rathbun Center. The Rathbun Center provides free lodging for families from out of town who have a loved one in an area hospital. Supplies will be provided. Just bring some compassion and an appetite (sampling is encouraged!).
Project Date & Time: 3/09 (Monday); 7:00-8:30 pm
Requirements: 2-4 needed; ages 18+ welcome (ages 10-17 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~Pack & Sort at MANNA
Help sort and pack food at MANNA Food Bank to be given to agencies serving hungry people in 17 Western North Carolina counties.
Project Date & Time: 3/10 (Tuesday); 6:00-8:00pm
3/19 (Thursday); 6:00-8:00pm
3/24 (Tuesday); 6:00-8:00pm
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 16+ welcome (5-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~Cooking for Comfort
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.
Project Date & Time: 3/14 (Saturday); 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Requirements: 5-7 needed; age 18+ welcome; (14-17 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~Fair-Trade Stock-Up
Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit, fair-trade retail store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 developing countries providing them with much needed income. Volunteers will assist with unpacking and pricing the merchandise so it can be placed on the sales floor.
Project Date & Time: 3/14 (Saturday); 1:00-4:00pm
3/26 (Thursday); 4:00-6:00pm
Requirements: 2-5 needed; ages 16+ welcome (ages 14-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~Kids Care
Kids are eager and excited to give to others, but it can sometimes be difficult to find age appropriate volunteer activities for children. Each month's project will involve an age-appropriate learning component and a hands-on craft activity. Finished crafts will be given away to others in our community. This project is geared towards 5-12 year olds. Parents or guardians are required to stay onsite with their children.
Project Date & Time: 3/29 (Sunday); 2:00-3:15pm
Requirements: 4-10 needed; This project is geared towards 5-12 year olds (0-5 with adult supervision).
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~Knit-n-Give
Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet on a Sunday afternoon? Look no further! Help make hats to be given to newborns served by the Buncombe County Health Center's Community Health Program. These hand-knitted hats are
treasured by the client families and help provide incentive to keep important
appointments with Community Health Nurses. All skill levels welcome!
Project Date & Time: 3/29 (Sunday); 2:00-4:00pm
Requirements: 6-10 needed; ages 16+ welcome (12-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
~Bonding Blankets
Help make “lovies” for premature babies served by Mission Health and Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A lovie is a tiny blanket that a new mother sleeps with for several nights so it acquires her scent. The lovie is then placed in the
incubator so that the baby can start bonding with the mother while he/she is in the hospital. Sewing skills are not required. Instructions will be given at the project.
Project Date & Time: 3/07 (Saturday); 3:00-5:00pm
Requirements: 2-6 needed; ages 16+ welcome
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
The Health Adventure ~ Free Wednesday
On the 1st Wednesday of every month from 3PM-5PM, The Health Adventure opens its doors for free!!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Barnes & Noble (on Tunnel Road) Storytimes for March
March 06, 2009 |  | Storytime Children's Storytime Pre-school (ages 3-6) | | ||
| March 13, 2009 | | Storytime Children's Storytime Pre-school (ages 3-6) | | ||
| March 20, 2009 | | Storytime Children's Storytime Pre-school (ages 3-6) | | ||
| March 21, 2009 |  | Book Group American Girl Young Readers (ages 8-12) | | ||
| March 27, 2009 | | Storytime Children's Storytime Pre-school (ages 3-6) | |
March 29, 2009 | | Book Group Magic Tree House Book Club Children's | |
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