Super Science Saturday
Saturday, February 27
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
Preschool Play Date
Thursday, February 25
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Thursday, February 25
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Monday, February 22, 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!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday
Super Science Saturday
Saturday, February 20
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Saturday, February 20
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
Preschool Play Date
Thursday, February 18
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Thursday, February 18
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
"Vaudeville Magic--An Evening of a Variety of Magical Entertainment"
It's a family-friendly magic show!
Several professional magicians will be performing, including the creation of a large balloon sculpture. Every child that attends will get a balloon animal made just for them!
Saturday, February 20, 4pm
At Carver Community Center Auditorium
On the Corner of Cragmont and Fortune Streets in Black Mountain
Adults $7
children 12 & under $5
To benefit the WNC Magic Club and Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
For more info, call Magic Central 645-2941 or SVMS 669-8571
Several professional magicians will be performing, including the creation of a large balloon sculpture. Every child that attends will get a balloon animal made just for them!
Saturday, February 20, 4pm
At Carver Community Center Auditorium
On the Corner of Cragmont and Fortune Streets in Black Mountain
Adults $7
children 12 & under $5
To benefit the WNC Magic Club and Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
For more info, call Magic Central 645-2941 or SVMS 669-8571
Sorry I have been MIA.
I'm trying to get over a cold I've had since January. I ended up in the ER with a Respiratory Infection.
I'm sorry if I missed a few posts and haven't answered emails.
I'm going to catch up today though.
I'm sorry if I missed a few posts and haven't answered emails.
I'm going to catch up today though.
Community Diaper Drive for Local Families a Success!
On February 10, 2010, community volunteer, Stephanie Troop of Weaverville organized a Diaper Drive for LightShare of Buncombe County. Atlanta Bread Company on Merrimon Avenue graciously hosted the event and provided complimentary muffins and coffee.
The community effort was a huge success. With a few weeks of promotion by area media and blogs, and four hours of collection, 6,000 diapers were donated to LightShare. This amount was collected from parents at three preschools (Around the Son Preschool, Regent Park Early Childhood Development Center, and North Asheville Preschool at Asbury United Methodist Church), the Munchkin Market Consignment Sale, and 55 moms, parents, and grandparents who attended the drive.
Our goal was simple: Please bring any unused disposable diapers that no longer fit your children/grandchildren or a new package of diapers from the store.
“We are floored with such a wonderful community response for the need of diapers for families in our area. Sometimes, we tend to think globally, which is great. However, we also forget that families in our community really need our help, as well. We are so grateful for all the donations.” said Cameron Kempson, Executive Director of LightShare.
This week, those diapers will be distributed to the Hominy Valley, Candler, NC community by the LightShare FamilyShare program. Thanks to this diaper drive, the diaper pantry will be overflowing. The diaper pantry is part of the FamilyShare food/diaper/clothing pantry at the Davis Chapel United Methodist Church, 26 Davis Chapel Road, Candler, 828.665.2550. The pantry will be open to the public (weather permitting) on the second Thursday of each month from 4:30-6:30 pm and the first Saturday of each month from 8:30-11:00am during the months of February through April.
If you missed the diaper drive, you can still donate diapers, formula or other canned non-perishable food to Serendipity Consignment Store on 21 Long Shoals Road in Arden. Serendipity is a corporate sponsor of LightShare and collects food and diapers year round.
Since 2006, LightShare connects generations through educational programs to build community.
LightShare is not IN the community, LightShare IS the community. LightShare teaches generations how to connect their assets and resources in order to impact the whole community. They have reached hundreds of residents in our backyard and want to expand our connections.
For more information, please visit www.LightShare.net or our Facebook LightShare page!
The community effort was a huge success. With a few weeks of promotion by area media and blogs, and four hours of collection, 6,000 diapers were donated to LightShare. This amount was collected from parents at three preschools (Around the Son Preschool, Regent Park Early Childhood Development Center, and North Asheville Preschool at Asbury United Methodist Church), the Munchkin Market Consignment Sale, and 55 moms, parents, and grandparents who attended the drive.
Our goal was simple: Please bring any unused disposable diapers that no longer fit your children/grandchildren or a new package of diapers from the store.
“We are floored with such a wonderful community response for the need of diapers for families in our area. Sometimes, we tend to think globally, which is great. However, we also forget that families in our community really need our help, as well. We are so grateful for all the donations.” said Cameron Kempson, Executive Director of LightShare.
This week, those diapers will be distributed to the Hominy Valley, Candler, NC community by the LightShare FamilyShare program. Thanks to this diaper drive, the diaper pantry will be overflowing. The diaper pantry is part of the FamilyShare food/diaper/clothing pantry at the Davis Chapel United Methodist Church, 26 Davis Chapel Road, Candler, 828.665.2550. The pantry will be open to the public (weather permitting) on the second Thursday of each month from 4:30-6:30 pm and the first Saturday of each month from 8:30-11:00am during the months of February through April.
If you missed the diaper drive, you can still donate diapers, formula or other canned non-perishable food to Serendipity Consignment Store on 21 Long Shoals Road in Arden. Serendipity is a corporate sponsor of LightShare and collects food and diapers year round.
Since 2006, LightShare connects generations through educational programs to build community.
LightShare is not IN the community, LightShare IS the community. LightShare teaches generations how to connect their assets and resources in order to impact the whole community. They have reached hundreds of residents in our backyard and want to expand our connections.
For more information, please visit www.LightShare.net or our Facebook LightShare page!
Monday, February 15, 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!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday
Super Science Saturday
Saturday, February 13
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Saturday, February 13
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Super Science Saturday is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
Preschool Play Date
Thursday, February 11
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Thursday, February 11
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Play Date is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Wednesday, February 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!
The Health Adventure ~ Origami Folding Frenzy
Origami Folding Frenzy
Wednesday, February 10
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Learn new folds, share favorites and make friends at this monthly session. All skill levels are welcome. Paper is available for purchase in The Explore Store, or you may bring your own.
Origami Folding Frenzy is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Wednesday, February 10
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Learn new folds, share favorites and make friends at this monthly session. All skill levels are welcome. Paper is available for purchase in The Explore Store, or you may bring your own.
Origami Folding Frenzy is FREE for members or with museum admission.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
THE HEALTH ADVENTURE ANNOUNCES SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
It may be chilly outside, but it’s not too early to start looking for fun, educational activities for your kids this summer. At The Health Adventure’s Discover Science Summer Camp, children don’t just learn about science, they experience it! Spaces always fill up fast, so be sure to start making your plans soon.
Camps for 2010 include:
Sounds Like Fun
June 21-25 or June 28-July 2, Rising 1st and 2nd Graders
Join us for some good vibration as we learn about the science of sound. Experiment with a variety of noise making materials, from spoons and coat hangers to screaming balloons. Play echolocation and sound identification games, discover what sound energy can do, and enjoy a daily musical moment. Be ready to giggle, sing and generally make a joyful noise.
Science Shenanigans
July 26-30 or August 2-6, Rising 1st and 2nd Graders
This camp encourages all kinds of craziness in the name of science! Try out an anti-gravity trick, solve the mystery of the missing snack, and even make elephant toothpaste. Experience the joys of scientific discovery as we go from one exploration to another.
The Art of Science
June 21-25 or June 28-July 2, Rising 3rd and 4th Graders
Discover the amazing ways that science and art join forces. Play with light and color, search for patterns in nature, experiment with natural pigments, and more. Lots of art! Lots of science! Lots of hands-on fun!
Pack Place Potpourri
July 5-9, Rising 3rd and 4th Graders
Spend the week sampling the greatest hits of Pack Place. Campers will visit three museums each day. Make eruptions, explosions and more at The Health Adventure. Mine for gems, hunt for fossils, blast off into space, and explore dinosaurs at the Colburn Earth Science Museum. Draw, paint, sculpt, and more at the Asheville Art Museum. It’s a Pack Place world of fun!
BioExplorers
July 26-30 or August 2-6, Rising 3rd and 4th Graders
Are you fascinated with all living things? In this camp, we’ll investigate that fuzzy stuff that grows on old bread, create a working ecosystem for your room, and more. We will explore many branches of biology including one you may never have heard of, crypotozoology. Big Foot, anyone?
The Science of Super Heroes
June 21-25 or June 28-July 2, Rising 5th and 6th Graders
Super Hero movies make for great entertainment, but have you ever wondered how far from reality those stories might be? Manipulate the forces of nature, create robots to do your bidding and spend a day discovering the many wonders of flight! The Science of Super Heroes provides super hero lessons for non-super powered heroes.
Pack Place Potpourri
July 5-9, Rising 3rd through 5th Graders
Spend the week sampling the greatest hits of Pack Place. Campers will visit three museums each day. Make eruptions, explosions and more at The Health Adventure. Mine for gems, hunt for fossils, blast off into space, and explore dinosaurs at the Colburn Earth Science Museum. Draw, paint, sculpt, and more at the Asheville Art Museum. It’s a Pack Place world of fun!
Earth Adventure Camp
July 26-30 or August 2-6, Rising 5th and 6th Graders
Come on a scientific adventure from the tops of the trees to the depths of the oceans. Discover the amazing things that make our planet the only livable one in our Solar System. Become an animal track expert, a food chain champion, and a wild weather wiz through awesome experiments, games, and crafts. This camp will really make you appreciate and want to protect our awesome planet.
Girls Quest
July 12-16, Rising 7th and 8th Grade Girls
Learn what it’s like to be a scientist in the real world! Tour Mission Hospital to discover the world of microbiology. Build a robot, test water in a local stream, and visit an animal hospital to explore veterinary science. Each day will combine lab experiments at The Health Adventure with field trips to visit female scientists at work in our community.
Boys Quest: The Science of Sports
July 5-9, Rising 7th and 8th Grade Boys
Have you ever thought about the physics involved in hitting a 90 mph curve ball? Or the impact a football helmet can take before breaking? Come unlock the mysteries behind the science of sports. We’ll be experimenting with a wide range of sports in the laboratory and on the field at this active week of camp.
Family Robotic Workshop
July 20 or July 21, Rising 4th Grade - Adult
Kids: bring an adult. Adults: bring your kids. In this workshop, you get to work 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 lift and carry objects, navigate obstacle courses, and maneuver up steep ramps. Build, play, and explore – kids, grown-ups, and robots together!
Also new this year, The Health Adventure will offer after-camp care for select camps. For more information about The Health Adventure’s summer camp programs, visit www.thehealthadventure.org, or call (828) 254-6373.
Camps for 2010 include:
Sounds Like Fun
June 21-25 or June 28-July 2, Rising 1st and 2nd Graders
Join us for some good vibration as we learn about the science of sound. Experiment with a variety of noise making materials, from spoons and coat hangers to screaming balloons. Play echolocation and sound identification games, discover what sound energy can do, and enjoy a daily musical moment. Be ready to giggle, sing and generally make a joyful noise.
Science Shenanigans
July 26-30 or August 2-6, Rising 1st and 2nd Graders
This camp encourages all kinds of craziness in the name of science! Try out an anti-gravity trick, solve the mystery of the missing snack, and even make elephant toothpaste. Experience the joys of scientific discovery as we go from one exploration to another.
The Art of Science
June 21-25 or June 28-July 2, Rising 3rd and 4th Graders
Discover the amazing ways that science and art join forces. Play with light and color, search for patterns in nature, experiment with natural pigments, and more. Lots of art! Lots of science! Lots of hands-on fun!
Pack Place Potpourri
July 5-9, Rising 3rd and 4th Graders
Spend the week sampling the greatest hits of Pack Place. Campers will visit three museums each day. Make eruptions, explosions and more at The Health Adventure. Mine for gems, hunt for fossils, blast off into space, and explore dinosaurs at the Colburn Earth Science Museum. Draw, paint, sculpt, and more at the Asheville Art Museum. It’s a Pack Place world of fun!
BioExplorers
July 26-30 or August 2-6, Rising 3rd and 4th Graders
Are you fascinated with all living things? In this camp, we’ll investigate that fuzzy stuff that grows on old bread, create a working ecosystem for your room, and more. We will explore many branches of biology including one you may never have heard of, crypotozoology. Big Foot, anyone?
The Science of Super Heroes
June 21-25 or June 28-July 2, Rising 5th and 6th Graders
Super Hero movies make for great entertainment, but have you ever wondered how far from reality those stories might be? Manipulate the forces of nature, create robots to do your bidding and spend a day discovering the many wonders of flight! The Science of Super Heroes provides super hero lessons for non-super powered heroes.
Pack Place Potpourri
July 5-9, Rising 3rd through 5th Graders
Spend the week sampling the greatest hits of Pack Place. Campers will visit three museums each day. Make eruptions, explosions and more at The Health Adventure. Mine for gems, hunt for fossils, blast off into space, and explore dinosaurs at the Colburn Earth Science Museum. Draw, paint, sculpt, and more at the Asheville Art Museum. It’s a Pack Place world of fun!
Earth Adventure Camp
July 26-30 or August 2-6, Rising 5th and 6th Graders
Come on a scientific adventure from the tops of the trees to the depths of the oceans. Discover the amazing things that make our planet the only livable one in our Solar System. Become an animal track expert, a food chain champion, and a wild weather wiz through awesome experiments, games, and crafts. This camp will really make you appreciate and want to protect our awesome planet.
Girls Quest
July 12-16, Rising 7th and 8th Grade Girls
Learn what it’s like to be a scientist in the real world! Tour Mission Hospital to discover the world of microbiology. Build a robot, test water in a local stream, and visit an animal hospital to explore veterinary science. Each day will combine lab experiments at The Health Adventure with field trips to visit female scientists at work in our community.
Boys Quest: The Science of Sports
July 5-9, Rising 7th and 8th Grade Boys
Have you ever thought about the physics involved in hitting a 90 mph curve ball? Or the impact a football helmet can take before breaking? Come unlock the mysteries behind the science of sports. We’ll be experimenting with a wide range of sports in the laboratory and on the field at this active week of camp.
Family Robotic Workshop
July 20 or July 21, Rising 4th Grade - Adult
Kids: bring an adult. Adults: bring your kids. In this workshop, you get to work 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 lift and carry objects, navigate obstacle courses, and maneuver up steep ramps. Build, play, and explore – kids, grown-ups, and robots together!
Also new this year, The Health Adventure will offer after-camp care for select camps. For more information about The Health Adventure’s summer camp programs, visit www.thehealthadventure.org, or call (828) 254-6373.
Smart Start ~ Get Ready to Learn . . . with Play & Learn Groups
Get Ready to Learn . . . with Play & Learn Groups
sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County & Asheville City Schools Preschool
A series of 7 free sessions,
10am or 11am on Tuesdays; 10am Wednesdays; 10am Thursdays
(choose the time and day that fits your schedule)
Family Resource Center, ACS Preschool
441 Haywood Road, West Asheville
A structured adult-child group time that emphasizes pre-literacy skills through songs, finger plays, stories, music, puppets, hands-on activities & fun for parents/caregivers & children ages 3-5 with younger siblings welcome, too! 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 by April 20, 2010, to participate.
PROGRAM DATES & TIMES
Tuesdays, 10am or 11am, April 20-June 1
Wednesdays, 10am, April 21-June 2
Thursdays, 10am April 22-June 3
Free children’s book for children ages 3-5 at each session who are new to the program. New participants may begin registering Monday, April 12, beginning at 8am by email or phone. If slots are still available, returning participants may register on Thursday, April 15 beginning at 8am by email or phone.
For information, call Dr. Marna Holland, 828.350.2904. Attendance is required at 4 of the 7 sessions. Pre-registration, by phone or email, (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) is required.
Hendersonville Chick-fil-A Hosts Valentine’s Candlelight Dinner
Hendersonville Chick-fil-A Hosts Valentine’s Candlelight Dinner
Restaurant Offers Tableside Service, Flowers and Chocolates
The Chick-fil-A® restaurant in Hendersonville, NC will host Valentine’s Candlelight Dinners on Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 from 5 – 9 p.m. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling (828) 693-8080.
Customers are invited to enjoy a candlelight dinner, complete with flowers and music, as Chick-fil-A team members provide tableside service. The Chick-fil-A ‘Eat Mor Chikin®’ Cows will also be available for pictures. Customers will have the opportunity to enjoy the same great Chick-fil-A food while dining in our restaurant; then take home complimentary flowers and chocolates.
“We‘ve planned these special nights to give our customers the opportunity to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a unique Chick-fil-A experience,” said franchise Operator Joel Benson. “We want to encourage our neighbors to bring a date or the whole family for a unique night in Hendersonville.”
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13
5 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Chick-fil-A at Hendersonville
52 Highlands Square Dr.
Off Hwy 64
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-8080
Restaurant Offers Tableside Service, Flowers and Chocolates
The Chick-fil-A® restaurant in Hendersonville, NC will host Valentine’s Candlelight Dinners on Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 from 5 – 9 p.m. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling (828) 693-8080.
Customers are invited to enjoy a candlelight dinner, complete with flowers and music, as Chick-fil-A team members provide tableside service. The Chick-fil-A ‘Eat Mor Chikin®’ Cows will also be available for pictures. Customers will have the opportunity to enjoy the same great Chick-fil-A food while dining in our restaurant; then take home complimentary flowers and chocolates.
“We‘ve planned these special nights to give our customers the opportunity to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a unique Chick-fil-A experience,” said franchise Operator Joel Benson. “We want to encourage our neighbors to bring a date or the whole family for a unique night in Hendersonville.”
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13
5 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Chick-fil-A at Hendersonville
52 Highlands Square Dr.
Off Hwy 64
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-8080
Monday, February 8, 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!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Super Science Saturday
February 6, 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, February 5, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Health Adventure ~ Preschool Play Date
February 4, 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, February 3, 2010
Spellbound Children's Bookshop on Wall Street for February 2010
Tuesday, February 9th at 10:30am
Story Time for Preschoolers
Free stories and activities geared to kids 3 to 5 years old.
Tuesday, February 9th at 3:30pm
Story Time for School Age Kids
Free stories and activities geared to kids 5 to 7 years old.
Tuesday, February 16th at 10:30am
Story Time for Preschoolers
Free stories and activities geared to kids 3 to 5 years old.
Tuesday, February 16th at 3:30pm
Story Time for School Age Kids
Free stories and activities geared to kids 5 to 7 years old
Saturday, February 20th 3pm
Percy Jackson Party
See article above. Suggested for ages 8 to 14.
Tuesday, February 23rd at 10:30am
Story Time for Preschoolers
Free stories and activities geared to kids 3 to 5 years old.
Tuesday, February 23rd at 3:30pm
Story Time for School Age Kids
Free stories and activities geared to kids 5 to 7 years old
Story Time for Preschoolers
Free stories and activities geared to kids 3 to 5 years old.
Tuesday, February 9th at 3:30pm
Story Time for School Age Kids
Free stories and activities geared to kids 5 to 7 years old.
Tuesday, February 16th at 10:30am
Story Time for Preschoolers
Free stories and activities geared to kids 3 to 5 years old.
Tuesday, February 16th at 3:30pm
Story Time for School Age Kids
Free stories and activities geared to kids 5 to 7 years old
Saturday, February 20th 3pm
Percy Jackson Party
See article above. Suggested for ages 8 to 14.
Tuesday, February 23rd at 10:30am
Story Time for Preschoolers
Free stories and activities geared to kids 3 to 5 years old.
Tuesday, February 23rd at 3:30pm
Story Time for School Age Kids
Free stories and activities geared to kids 5 to 7 years old
The Health Adventure ~ Free Wednesday
February 3, 2010
On the 1st Wednesday of every month from 3PM-5PM, The Health Adventure opens its doors for free!!
On the 1st Wednesday of every month from 3PM-5PM, The Health Adventure opens its doors for free!!
Community Diaper Drive for Local Families
Community Diaper Drive for Local Families
Community Volunteer, Stephanie Troop of Weaverville has organized a Diaper Drive for LightShare of Buncombe County.
On Wednesday, February 10, from 9am-1pm drop off diapers to Atlanta Bread Company on Merrimon Avenue and enjoy coffee and pastries!
Our goal is simple: Please bring any unused disposable diapers that no longer fit your child/grandchildren or a new package of diapers from the store. If your older child or grandchild is like ours, they may have mastered potty training the day you bought the big box of diapers, and you still have 3/4 of that box just sitting in the bottom of your closet! All sizes, brands, and styles are welcome. No amount is too small or too large!
Disposable diapers are very expensive and just NOT feasible for low-income families. Many underprivileged families in our community are only able to change their children's diapers one time/day (that's one: O-N-E).
Imagine how your child would behave if they wore the same diaper all day long. Then imagine how difficult your life would be as a caretaker. This has many negative effects on children in need: major health concerns, developmental issues, low self esteem, missed educational opportunities……just to name a few.
These diapers will be taken directly to the LightShare FamilyShare program in Hominy Valley, Candler, NC. FamilyShare offers parenting and preschool programs twice a year for community families. However, in 2010 a food/clothing/ diaper pantry will be open for the entire community.
Here are some surprising statistics:
-Safety Net Programs such as Food Stamps and WIC do NOT cover the cost of diapers. Diapers are classified in the same disallowed category as cigarettes and alcohol.
-An adequate supply of diapers can cost $50-$100/month per child. This can total 10-20% of the monthly income for someone making minimum wage. And that's just for 1 child. Compare this expense to you and your husband's car payments.
-The vast majority of licensed day care centers do NOT accept cloth diapers, and require parents and caregivers to provide a steady supply of disposable diapers. If low-income families do not have enough disposable diapers to participate, they can't sign up for daycare and go back to work.
-Even if parents decide to use cloth diapers, most families living in poverty do not have access to affordable laundry facilities. Furthermore, most coin-operated laundromats do NOT allow customers to wash cloth diapers for health and sanitary reasons.
PS! Not that you need any more motivation to come donate and hang out, but several awesome local businesses (Over Easy Cafe, Health Adventure and Asheville Art Museum, The Littlest Birds, Laurey's, Greenlife, Starbucks to name a few!!!!) have donated some super fun raffle prizes that you just might win!!
Since 2006, LightShare connects generations through educational programs to build community.
LightShare is not IN the community, LightShare IS the community.
LightShare teaches generations how to connect their assets and resources in order to impact the whole community. They have reached hundreds of residents in our backyard and want to expand our connections.
For more information, please visit www.LightShare.net or our Facebook LightShare page!
Community Volunteer, Stephanie Troop of Weaverville has organized a Diaper Drive for LightShare of Buncombe County.
On Wednesday, February 10, from 9am-1pm drop off diapers to Atlanta Bread Company on Merrimon Avenue and enjoy coffee and pastries!
Our goal is simple: Please bring any unused disposable diapers that no longer fit your child/grandchildren or a new package of diapers from the store. If your older child or grandchild is like ours, they may have mastered potty training the day you bought the big box of diapers, and you still have 3/4 of that box just sitting in the bottom of your closet! All sizes, brands, and styles are welcome. No amount is too small or too large!
Disposable diapers are very expensive and just NOT feasible for low-income families. Many underprivileged families in our community are only able to change their children's diapers one time/day (that's one: O-N-E).
Imagine how your child would behave if they wore the same diaper all day long. Then imagine how difficult your life would be as a caretaker. This has many negative effects on children in need: major health concerns, developmental issues, low self esteem, missed educational opportunities……just to name a few.
These diapers will be taken directly to the LightShare FamilyShare program in Hominy Valley, Candler, NC. FamilyShare offers parenting and preschool programs twice a year for community families. However, in 2010 a food/clothing/ diaper pantry will be open for the entire community.
Here are some surprising statistics:
-Safety Net Programs such as Food Stamps and WIC do NOT cover the cost of diapers. Diapers are classified in the same disallowed category as cigarettes and alcohol.
-An adequate supply of diapers can cost $50-$100/month per child. This can total 10-20% of the monthly income for someone making minimum wage. And that's just for 1 child. Compare this expense to you and your husband's car payments.
-The vast majority of licensed day care centers do NOT accept cloth diapers, and require parents and caregivers to provide a steady supply of disposable diapers. If low-income families do not have enough disposable diapers to participate, they can't sign up for daycare and go back to work.
-Even if parents decide to use cloth diapers, most families living in poverty do not have access to affordable laundry facilities. Furthermore, most coin-operated laundromats do NOT allow customers to wash cloth diapers for health and sanitary reasons.
PS! Not that you need any more motivation to come donate and hang out, but several awesome local businesses (Over Easy Cafe, Health Adventure and Asheville Art Museum, The Littlest Birds, Laurey's, Greenlife, Starbucks to name a few!!!!) have donated some super fun raffle prizes that you just might win!!
Since 2006, LightShare connects generations through educational programs to build community.
LightShare is not IN the community, LightShare IS the community.
LightShare teaches generations how to connect their assets and resources in order to impact the whole community. They have reached hundreds of residents in our backyard and want to expand our connections.
For more information, please visit www.LightShare.net or our Facebook LightShare page!
Monday, February 1, 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!
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