January 30, 2010
12pm – 2pm
SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAYS are assorted family-friendly themed activities based on the current traveling exhibit. Activities are aimed at families with children pre-school age and older. Super Science Saturdays at The Health Adventure are now every Saturday from 12-2 PM (unless otherwise noted).
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Mindbender Mansion
January 29 through May 5, 2010
Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Visitors to this fun and quirky mansion are invited to join the Mindbender Society by gathering hidden clues and secret passwords scattered throughout the various thematic rooms of the house. The clues and passwords are revealed by solving select brainteasers and group challenges.
Visitors are encouraged to think outside the box and collaborate with their fellow mansion guests to meet individual and group challenges, which include manipulating a tilt table, forming patterns in rolling chairs, keeping up with a conveyer belt, maneuvering a flying machine, and disco hopscotch spelling.
Adults, families, children and school groups alike will enjoy exercising their minds as they try to master each of the 40 individual brainteasers and the five large-scale group activities in this fun and unconventional exhibit!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
January 28, 2010
10:30am – 11:30am
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on Thursdays every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5. Hands-on take-away activities led by a staff facilitator make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike.
10:30am – 11:30am
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on Thursdays every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5. Hands-on take-away activities led by a staff facilitator make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Hands on Asheville-Buncombe, a United Way Program for February 2010
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: 2/25 (Thursday); 6:00-8:00pm
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 16+ welcome (5-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up.
MANNA Packs for Kids (MANNA Food Bank)
The MANNA Packs for Kids Program gives students from low-income families food to take home over the weekend. School counselors identify the students in need and discreetly place the bags of food into their backpacks. Volunteers participate by packing food items into backpack-sized parcels that are distributed to local schools.
Project Dates & Times: 2/18 (Thursday); 6:00-8:00pm
2/23 (Tuesday); 6:00-8:00pm
Requirements: 5-12 needed; ages 16+ welcome (5-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up
Kids Care: 7-12 year olds (Hands On Asheville-Buncombe)
This is a project where kids are the volunteers! Each month's project will involve an age-appropriate learning component and a hands-on activity. This February, Kids will be making special Valentine Friendship Kits to be distributed to clients of CarePartner's Adult Day Program. Kids will learn more about this program, which provides opportunities for elderly and impaired adults to be with friends and engage in meaningful activities that stimulate mind, body and spirit. This project is geared towards 7-12 year olds. ***Adult volunteers not needed unless bringing youth participants.
Project Date & Time: 2/13 (Saturday); 9:00-10:30am
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 7-12 with adult supervision
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up
Draft Stoppers (Hands On Asheville-Buncombe)
Asheville-Buncombe invites you to help keep someone's home warm this winter by helping make "draft stoppers" at home! Finished draft-stoppers will be distributed to individuals and families served by Meals On Wheels, Community Action Opportunities, and Council on Aging. This is a great kid-friendly project to do with friends or family members.
Project Date & Time: 2/14 (Sunday); 1:00-2:30pm
Requirements: 5-20 needed; ages 16+ welcome (3-15 with adult supervision)
Visit www.handsonasheville.org to sign up
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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
Spellbound Children's Bookshop ~ Downtown on Wall Street
January 26, 2010:
* Story Time for Preschoolers (10:30 am) For 3 -5 year olds.
* Story Time for School Age Kids (3:30 pm) For 5 -7 year olds.
* Story Time for Preschoolers (10:30 am) For 3 -5 year olds.
* Story Time for School Age Kids (3:30 pm) For 5 -7 year olds.
Monday, January 25, 2010
VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED AT THE WNC NATURE CENTER
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
At the Western North Carolina
Nature Center in East Asheville
Required: Own Car or Other Transportation
We are now looking for volunteers for all areas of the Nature Center.
Our greatest need is for folks who want to help with the Petting Area on the Educational Farm. People who are interested in working with the goats, sheep, and donkeys ~ familiarizing themselves with our animals and occasionally talking with Nature Center guests about them ~ are encouraged to volunteer with us for 2 to 4 hour shifts between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
If this sounds like fun, please call Megan Riley at (828)298-5600 ext. 410, or
come in and fill out a volunteer application available on our website, www.wildwnc.org, ASAP!
We look forward to working with you!
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!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday
January 23, 2010
12pm – 2pm
SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAYS are assorted family-friendly themed activities based on the current traveling exhibit. Activities are aimed at families with children pre-school age and older. Super Science Saturdays at The Health Adventure are now every Saturday from 12-2 PM (unless otherwise noted).
12pm – 2pm
SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAYS are assorted family-friendly themed activities based on the current traveling exhibit. Activities are aimed at families with children pre-school age and older. Super Science Saturdays at The Health Adventure are now every Saturday from 12-2 PM (unless otherwise noted).
Friday, January 22, 2010
The Hop is hosting a FREE Children's Book Exchange
This Saturday, January 23rd, The Hop will be hosting a FREE Children's Book Exchange from 12 to 6 pm. Here is the breakdown of the event.
12 pm: Event Begins.
2 pm: Guest storyteller, David Novak will perform a live children's tale.
3 pm: Second performance by David Novak. Suzanne Kline and the celebrity service dog, Cosmo, arrive for your entertainment.
6 pm: Event Concludes.
Extra Books: A portion of the children's books that remain will be donated to Help Mate's Women's and Children's Emergency Shelter. For more information about this caring organization visit www.helpmateonline.org.
Bring a book. Take a book. Read a book. Eat some Homemade Ice Cream!
12 pm: Event Begins.
2 pm: Guest storyteller, David Novak will perform a live children's tale.
3 pm: Second performance by David Novak. Suzanne Kline and the celebrity service dog, Cosmo, arrive for your entertainment.
6 pm: Event Concludes.
Extra Books: A portion of the children's books that remain will be donated to Help Mate's Women's and Children's Emergency Shelter. For more information about this caring organization visit www.helpmateonline.org.
Bring a book. Take a book. Read a book. Eat some Homemade Ice Cream!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
January 21, 2010
10:30am – 11:30am
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on Thursdays every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5. Hands-on take-away activities led by a staff facilitator make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike.
10:30am – 11:30am
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on Thursdays every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5. Hands-on take-away activities led by a staff facilitator make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
YWCA MotherLove Mentor Information Meeting
The YWCA MotherLove program is recruiting volunteer mentors to provide support and encouragement to teen mothers. An information session for potential mentors will be held on January 28 at 5:00 pm at the YWCA, 185 S. French Broad Avenue.
Refreshments will be served. An 8 hour a month commitment is required to be a mentor. For more information, contact MotherLove Director Tangela Bowman at 254-7206 x 116.
The mission of the YWCA is eliminating racism and empowering women. For more information about the YWCA go to www.ywcaofasheville.org.
Refreshments will be served. An 8 hour a month commitment is required to be a mentor. For more information, contact MotherLove Director Tangela Bowman at 254-7206 x 116.
The mission of the YWCA is eliminating racism and empowering women. For more information about the YWCA go to www.ywcaofasheville.org.
Free program for Buncombe County Preschoolers ~ Johnston Elementary School
Get Ready to Learn . . . with Play & Learn Groups
sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County & Asheville City Schools Preschool
A series of 8 free sessions,
Johnston Elementary School,
Mondays, February 1-March 29, 2010 (no class on 2/22/10)
9:00-9:45am, School Media Center
A structured adult-child group time that emphasizes pre-literacy skills through songs, finger plays, stories, music, puppets, crafts, hands-on activities & fun for parents/caregivers & children ages 3-5. Younger siblings may attend with their families, but materials cannot be provided for them. Only children who are not enrolled in regulated child care & reside in Buncombe County are eligible to participate.
Children must be 3 years of age on or before January 31, 2010 to attend Play & Learn.
If Buncombe County Schools are cancelled or delayed because of weather, Play & Learn is cancelled and will resume the following week on the regular schedule.
Free children’s book for children ages 3-5 at each session who are new to the program. New participants may begin registering Tuesday, January 19, beginning at 8am by email or phone. If slots are still available, returning participants may register on Monday, January 26, beginning at 8am by email or phone.
For information or to register, please call Marna Holland, 828.350.2904. Please do not call the school to register. Attendance is required at 4 of the 8 sessions. Pre-registration, by phone (828.350.2904) or email, (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) is required.
Supporting School Readiness Programs for Young Children and Their Families
Free program for Buncombe County Preschoolers ~ Leicester Elementary School
Get Ready to Learn . . . with Play & Learn Groups
sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County & Asheville City Schools Preschool
A series of 8 free sessions,
Leicester Elementary School,
Fridays, February 5-March 26, 2010
A structured adult-child group time that emphasizes pre-literacy skills through songs, finger plays, stories, music, puppets, crafts, hands-on activities & fun for parents/caregivers & children ages 3-5. Younger siblings may attend with their families, but materials cannot be provided for them. Only children who are not enrolled in regulated child care & reside in Buncombe County are eligible to participate.
Children must be 3 years of age on or before February 4, 2010 to attend Play & Learn.
Fridays, February 5-March 26
in the Leicester Elementary School Music Room
8:30am to 9:15am
If Buncombe County Schools are canceled or delayed because of weather, Play & Learn is canceled and will resume the following week on the regular schedule.
Free children’s book for children ages 3-5 at each session who are new to the program. New participants may begin registering Tuesday, January 19, beginning at 8am by email or phone. If slots are still available, returning participants may register on Monday, January 26, beginning at 8am by email or phone.
For information or to register, please call Marna Holland, 828.350.2904. Please do not call the school to register. Attendance is required at 4 of the 8 sessions. Pre-registration, by phone (828.350.2904) or email, (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) is required.
Supporting School Readiness Programs for Young Children and Their Families
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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
Please keep us in your thoughts.
Today is the day. Baby M has to be at the hospital at 9 am. They will start her dental procedure about 11 am. I am not worried about the procedure just them putting our Baby to sleep. I will be on pins and needles. I am sure we will be at the hospital all day. I will have my Blackberry if you want to email or call. I will update when I am able.
A Happy Playing Baby M:
A Happy Playing Baby M:
Spellbound Children's Bookshop ~ Downtown on Wall Street
January 19, 2010
* Story Time for Preschoolers (10:30 am) For 3 -5 year olds.
* Story Time for School Age Kids (3:30 pm) For 5 -7 year olds.
* Story Time for Preschoolers (10:30 am) For 3 -5 year olds.
* Story Time for School Age Kids (3:30 pm) For 5 -7 year olds.
Monday, January 18, 2010
The UPrinting Business Card Giveaway WINNERS!!!!!!
UPrinting was awesome enough to let me host three giveaways on THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS!!!!!!!!!!!
Giveaway Prize: 250 Business Cards for one (1) lucky winner
It's time to announce the winners!!!!
From The Adventures of Supermom:
Monica!!!! I hope that you spread the word about hydrocephalus with your new UPrinting Business Cards!
From Supermom Reviews:
Michelle CH!!!! I hope that you have fun with your new venture of Wedding Coordination.
From Kid Friendly Asheville:
Guurrrl!!!! I hope you design some awesome hang tags for your ETSY Shop!
Thanks to all that commented.
I will be emailing your email address to UPrinting so they can contact you.
**By hosting this giveaway I get 250 FREE cards myself. I'm so excited!!!!!!! Thank you UPrinting for such a fabulous offer to my readers! I love your Business Cards!
Giveaway Prize: 250 Business Cards for one (1) lucky winner
Size: 2 x 3.5”, 2 x 3”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.5 x 3.5” (skinny card)
Paper: 14 pt gloss cardstock, 14 pt matte cardstock or 13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock
Shipping: Sponsored bloggers and Winners have to pay for shipping
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs.
It's time to announce the winners!!!!
From The Adventures of Supermom:
Monica!!!! I hope that you spread the word about hydrocephalus with your new UPrinting Business Cards!
From Supermom Reviews:
Michelle CH!!!! I hope that you have fun with your new venture of Wedding Coordination.
From Kid Friendly Asheville:
Guurrrl!!!! I hope you design some awesome hang tags for your ETSY Shop!
Thanks to all that commented.
I will be emailing your email address to UPrinting so they can contact you.
**By hosting this giveaway I get 250 FREE cards myself. I'm so excited!!!!!!! Thank you UPrinting for such a fabulous offer to my readers! I love your Business Cards!
Local Libraries offer Free FUN!
Storytimes at Pack Library will not be offered for the duration of our library renovation project. Contact Pack Library to check the status of our services or please visit one of the other 11 branch libraries in the county.
Mother Reading
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.
You may also check out Storytimes and Toddler Times by going to our library locations page and searching by library branch.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
Thursdays
North Asheville 3:15pm
Preschool Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
Tuesdays
Weaverville 11:15am
Wednesdays
Black Mountain 10:30am
East Asheville 11:00am
Enka - Candler 10:30am
Leicester 10:30am
North Asheville 11:00am
Oakley / South Asheville 10:00am
Thursdays
Fairview 10:30am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30am
Swannanoa 11:00am
West Asheville 11:00am
Saturdays
East Asheville 11:00am
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)
Wednesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
North Asheville 10:00 am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30 am
West Asheville 11:00 am
Thursdays
Black Mountain 10:30 am
Enka - Candler 10:30 am
Swannanoa 10:00 am
Weaverville 11:00 am (1st Thursday of the Month)
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month olds
Mondays
West Asheville 11:00 am
Tuesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
Black Mountain 2:30 pm
Wednesdays
Swannanoa 11:00 am
Weaverville 10:30 am (for walkers)
11:00 am (for non-walkers)
Thursdays
Oakley 11:00 am
Enka-Candler 11:30 am
Mother Reading
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.
You may also check out Storytimes and Toddler Times by going to our library locations page and searching by library branch.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
Thursdays
North Asheville 3:15pm
Preschool Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
Tuesdays
Weaverville 11:15am
Wednesdays
Black Mountain 10:30am
East Asheville 11:00am
Enka - Candler 10:30am
Leicester 10:30am
North Asheville 11:00am
Oakley / South Asheville 10:00am
Thursdays
Fairview 10:30am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30am
Swannanoa 11:00am
West Asheville 11:00am
Saturdays
East Asheville 11:00am
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)
Wednesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
North Asheville 10:00 am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30 am
West Asheville 11:00 am
Thursdays
Black Mountain 10:30 am
Enka - Candler 10:30 am
Swannanoa 10:00 am
Weaverville 11:00 am (1st Thursday of the Month)
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month olds
Mondays
West Asheville 11:00 am
Tuesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
Black Mountain 2:30 pm
Wednesdays
Swannanoa 11:00 am
Weaverville 10:30 am (for walkers)
11:00 am (for non-walkers)
Thursdays
Oakley 11:00 am
Enka-Candler 11:30 am
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!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday
January 16, 2010
12pm – 2pm
SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAYS are assorted family-friendly themed activities based on the current traveling exhibit. Activities are aimed at families with children pre-school age and older. Super Science Saturdays at The Health Adventure are now every Saturday from 12-2 PM (unless otherwise noted).
12pm – 2pm
SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAYS are assorted family-friendly themed activities based on the current traveling exhibit. Activities are aimed at families with children pre-school age and older. Super Science Saturdays at The Health Adventure are now every Saturday from 12-2 PM (unless otherwise noted).
Friday, January 15, 2010
Asheville Arts Center ~ The Jungle Book
I finished O's elephant costume for The Jungle Book at The Asheville Arts Center. I wanted to show you my adorable elephant.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
The Health Adventure is offering 1/2 off admission.
Admission prices through January 28 are as follows:
Adults - $4.25
Students (12 and up) - $3.75
Children (2 to 11) - $3.00
Children under 2 are free
Adults - $4.25
Students (12 and up) - $3.75
Children (2 to 11) - $3.00
Children under 2 are free
The Health Adventure is offering 1/2 off admission.
Admission prices through January 28 are as follows:
Adults - $4.25
Students (12 and up) - $3.75
Children (2 to 11) - $3.00
Children under 2 are free
Adults - $4.25
Students (12 and up) - $3.75
Children (2 to 11) - $3.00
Children under 2 are free
The Health Adventure is an official drop off location for Hearts with Hands
Please be advised that The Health Adventure is an official drop off location for Hearts with Hands. The local organization is collecting items and donations for relief efforts in Haiti. The Health Adventure will be accepting items beginning tomorrow, Friday, January 15. Guests may bring any items from the recommended list below, and the museum will deliver them to the Hearts with Hands warehouse throughout the week. Financial contributions may be made directly to Hearts with Hands on their web site (www.heartswithhands.org) or by mail (PO Box 6444, Asheville, NC 28816).
If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks so much.
Items Needed:
Rice & beans
Bottled water
Non-perishable foods
Baby formula/foods
Convenience-type foods
Paper goods
Camping Supplies
Flashlights and batteries
Shovels
Cooking oil
First aid supplies
Energy drinks
Diapers/baby wipes
Tarps/plastic sheeting
Gloves
Rope
If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks so much.
Items Needed:
Rice & beans
Bottled water
Non-perishable foods
Baby formula/foods
Convenience-type foods
Paper goods
Camping Supplies
Flashlights and batteries
Shovels
Cooking oil
First aid supplies
Energy drinks
Diapers/baby wipes
Tarps/plastic sheeting
Gloves
Rope
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
January14, 2010
10:30am – 11:30am
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on Thursdays every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5. Hands-on take-away activities led by a staff facilitator make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike.
10:30am – 11:30am
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on Thursdays every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5. Hands-on take-away activities led by a staff facilitator make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Origami Folding Frenzy
January 13, 2010
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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
Monday, January 11, 2010
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!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
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!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
UPrinting Business Card GIVEAWAY!!!!! Win 250 Business CARDS!
Yes, you read that correctly!!!!! UPrinting is having a business card giveaway!!!!!! Do you want to know all the details?????
Giveaway Prize: 250 Business Cards for one (1) lucky winner
Size: 2 x 3.5”, 2 x 3”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.5 x 3.5” (skinny card)
Paper: 14 pt gloss cardstock, 14 pt matte cardstock or 13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock
Shipping: Sponsored bloggers and Winners have to pay for shipping
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs.
How exciting!!!!!! I think business cards are important to have!! In fact by hosting this giveaway I get 250 FREE cards myself. I am going to set Kid Friendly Asheville up with some new flashy UPrinting business cards!!!!
UPrinting has so much to offer you!!! I have business cards from UPrinting and I LOVE THEM!!!!!
The requirements to get these cards are:
~Comment about how these 250 Business cards would be used! Tell me how they would change your business needs in the NEW YEAR!!!!!
~Tell others about this contest by doing one of these: Tweet it, Blog it or Facebook it. Just let me know all about it when you comment. Don't forget to leave your email address!!!!!
You have until January 17, 2010 to leave a comment! I will announce a winner on January 18, 2010.
Giveaway Prize: 250 Business Cards for one (1) lucky winner
Size: 2 x 3.5”, 2 x 3”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.5 x 3.5” (skinny card)
Paper: 14 pt gloss cardstock, 14 pt matte cardstock or 13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock
Shipping: Sponsored bloggers and Winners have to pay for shipping
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs.
How exciting!!!!!! I think business cards are important to have!! In fact by hosting this giveaway I get 250 FREE cards myself. I am going to set Kid Friendly Asheville up with some new flashy UPrinting business cards!!!!
UPrinting has so much to offer you!!! I have business cards from UPrinting and I LOVE THEM!!!!!
The requirements to get these cards are:
~Comment about how these 250 Business cards would be used! Tell me how they would change your business needs in the NEW YEAR!!!!!
~Tell others about this contest by doing one of these: Tweet it, Blog it or Facebook it. Just let me know all about it when you comment. Don't forget to leave your email address!!!!!
You have until January 17, 2010 to leave a comment! I will announce a winner on January 18, 2010.
The Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday
January 9, 2010
12pm – 2pm
SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAYS are assorted family-friendly themed activities based on the current traveling exhibit. Activities are aimed at families with children pre-school age and older. Super Science Saturdays at The Health Adventure are now every Saturday from 12-2 PM (unless otherwise noted).
12pm – 2pm
SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAYS are assorted family-friendly themed activities based on the current traveling exhibit. Activities are aimed at families with children pre-school age and older. Super Science Saturdays at The Health Adventure are now every Saturday from 12-2 PM (unless otherwise noted).
Thursday, January 7, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
January 7, 2010
10:30am – 11:30am
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on Thursdays every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5. Hands-on take-away activities led by a staff facilitator make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike.
10:30am – 11:30am
Playdate is held at The Health Adventure's Creative Playspace on Thursdays every month in an enclosed and safe discovery zone for children ages 3-5. Hands-on take-away activities led by a staff facilitator make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Free Wednesday
January 6, 2010
On the 1st Wednesday of every month from 3PM-5PM,
On the 1st Wednesday of every month from 3PM-5PM,
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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
Monday, January 4, 2010
Local Libraries offer Free FUN!
Storytimes at Pack Library will not be offered for the duration of our library renovation project. Contact Pack Library to check the status of our services or please visit one of the other 11 branch libraries in the county.
Mother Reading
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.
You may also check out Storytimes and Toddler Times by going to our library locations page and searching by library branch.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
Thursdays
North Asheville 3:15pm
Preschool Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
Tuesdays
Weaverville 11:15am
Wednesdays
Black Mountain 10:30am
East Asheville 11:00am
Enka - Candler 10:30am
Leicester 10:30am
North Asheville 11:00am
Oakley / South Asheville 10:00am
Thursdays
Fairview 10:30am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30am
Swannanoa 11:00am
West Asheville 11:00am
Saturdays
East Asheville 11:00am
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)
Wednesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
North Asheville 10:00 am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30 am
West Asheville 11:00 am
Thursdays
Black Mountain 10:30 am
Enka - Candler 10:30 am
Swannanoa 10:00 am
Weaverville 11:00 am (1st Thursday of the Month)
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month olds
Mondays
West Asheville 11:00 am
Tuesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
Black Mountain 2:30 pm
Wednesdays
Swannanoa 11:00 am
Weaverville 10:30 am (for walkers)
11:00 am (for non-walkers)
Thursdays
Oakley 11:00 am
Enka-Candler 11:30 am
Mother Reading
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.
You may also check out Storytimes and Toddler Times by going to our library locations page and searching by library branch.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
Thursdays
North Asheville 3:15pm
Preschool Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
Tuesdays
Weaverville 11:15am
Wednesdays
Black Mountain 10:30am
East Asheville 11:00am
Enka - Candler 10:30am
Leicester 10:30am
North Asheville 11:00am
Oakley / South Asheville 10:00am
Thursdays
Fairview 10:30am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30am
Swannanoa 11:00am
West Asheville 11:00am
Saturdays
East Asheville 11:00am
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)
Wednesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
North Asheville 10:00 am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30 am
West Asheville 11:00 am
Thursdays
Black Mountain 10:30 am
Enka - Candler 10:30 am
Swannanoa 10:00 am
Weaverville 11:00 am (1st Thursday of the Month)
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month olds
Mondays
West Asheville 11:00 am
Tuesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
Black Mountain 2:30 pm
Wednesdays
Swannanoa 11:00 am
Weaverville 10:30 am (for walkers)
11:00 am (for non-walkers)
Thursdays
Oakley 11:00 am
Enka-Candler 11:30 am
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!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Local Libraries offer Free FUN!
Storytimes at Pack Library will not be offered for the duration of our library renovation project. Contact Pack Library to check the status of our services or please visit one of the other 11 branch libraries in the county.
Mother Reading
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.
You may also check out Storytimes and Toddler Times by going to our library locations page and searching by library branch.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
Thursdays
North Asheville 3:15pm
Preschool Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
Tuesdays
Weaverville 11:15am
Wednesdays
Black Mountain 10:30am
East Asheville 11:00am
Enka - Candler 10:30am
Leicester 10:30am
North Asheville 11:00am
Oakley / South Asheville 10:00am
Thursdays
Fairview 10:30am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30am
Swannanoa 11:00am
West Asheville 11:00am
Saturdays
East Asheville 11:00am
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)
Wednesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
North Asheville 10:00 am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30 am
West Asheville 11:00 am
Thursdays
Black Mountain 10:30 am
Enka - Candler 10:30 am
Swannanoa 10:00 am
Weaverville 11:00 am (1st Thursday of the Month)
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month olds
Mondays
West Asheville 11:00 am
Tuesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
Black Mountain 2:30 pm
Wednesdays
Swannanoa 11:00 am
Weaverville 10:30 am (for walkers)
11:00 am (for non-walkers)
Thursdays
Oakley 11:00 am
Enka-Candler 11:30 am
Mother Reading
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.
You may also check out Storytimes and Toddler Times by going to our library locations page and searching by library branch.
School Age Story Times (for 5 to 7 Year Olds)
Thursdays
North Asheville 3:15pm
Preschool Story Times (for 3 to 5 year olds)
Tuesdays
Weaverville 11:15am
Wednesdays
Black Mountain 10:30am
East Asheville 11:00am
Enka - Candler 10:30am
Leicester 10:30am
North Asheville 11:00am
Oakley / South Asheville 10:00am
Thursdays
Fairview 10:30am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30am
Swannanoa 11:00am
West Asheville 11:00am
Saturdays
East Asheville 11:00am
Toddler Times
(for 18 to 36 month— olds)
Wednesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
North Asheville 10:00 am
Skyland / South Buncombe 10:30 am
West Asheville 11:00 am
Thursdays
Black Mountain 10:30 am
Enka - Candler 10:30 am
Swannanoa 10:00 am
Weaverville 11:00 am (1st Thursday of the Month)
Mother Goose Time
- for 4 to 18 month olds
Mondays
West Asheville 11:00 am
Tuesdays
Fairview 10:30 am
Black Mountain 2:30 pm
Wednesdays
Swannanoa 11:00 am
Weaverville 10:30 am (for walkers)
11:00 am (for non-walkers)
Thursdays
Oakley 11:00 am
Enka-Candler 11:30 am
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)