thru May 11 - "Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders" ~ Insect Exhibit - Learn about bizarre live insects from around the world. Reminiscent of a traditional circus sideshow, the exhibit will feature more than two-dozen living and mounted insects ranging from glow-in-the-dark scorpions to bird-eating tarantulas. Visitors will also witness the wonders of metamorphosis as butterflies emerge from their chrysalis in "Winged Transformers," a corresponding butterfly house exhibit, www.ncarboretum.org. thru May 11 - Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders - "Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders" will be on display January 19 through May 11, 2008 at the Arboretum's new Baker Exhibit Center. Children will learn about bizarre live insects from around the world in this exhibit featuring a butterfly house as well as more than two-dozen living and mounted bugs ranging from glow-in-the-dark scorpions to bird-eating tarantulas. School and home school groups should register now for educational programs; fees vary. For more information, contact the Arboretum at 828-665-2492, or visit www.ncarboretum.org
thru May 11 - New Traveling Science Exhibit - Beginning January 19, 2008 and continuing through May 11, 2008, the Arboretum will present "Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders," an exhibit that displays living and mounted insects and other arthropods from around the world. Located in and around the Baker Exhibit Center, the first science-based exhibit to be held at the Arboretum will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, and Noon to 5 p.m., Sundays. For more information call 828-665-2492 or visit our website at www.ncarboretum.org
thru May 9 - Blue Ridge Residencies - Blue Ridge Residencies showcases work created by several talented Artists-in-Residence at Arrowmont, EnergyXchange, Odyssey and Penland during 2006-2007. These works represent the artistic, conceptual and technical refinement achieved during a critical period of artistic experimentation.1181 Broyles Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791 www.craftcreativitydesign.org
thru May 9 - Blue Ridge Residencies - Center of Craft, Creativity & Design, exhibit highlights work created by a talented group of artists in residence, Tues.-Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050
thru October 28 - "Kaleidoscope" ~ Contemporary Landscape Sculpture Exhibit - This outdoor exhibit featuring multiple artists will offer a transformational view of the landscape through the beautiful forms and patterns of sculpture. www.ncarboretum.org
thru May 18 - 23rd Annual Festival of Flowers - Each spring Biltmore's Festival of Flowers celebrates the beauty of George W. Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre property and its original design by Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscape architecture. During this time, the estate's legendary gardens showcase a seasonal display of vibrant colors from thousands of tulips in the Walled garden to native and exotic blooms in the 20-acre azalea garden. Biltmore's gardens, Olmsted's final and most grand project, are in their 118th year, continuing to mature and growing more beautiful every year. Festivities across the estate include live music, interaction with Biltmore gardeners, storytelling from Biltmore historians, cooking demonstrations, children's activities and craft seminars. Www.biltmore.com.
thru May 18 - 23rd Annual Festival of Flowers - Discover the beauty of the estate during Biltmore's Festival of Flowers, when our stunning floral displays usher in spring. Explore the gardens, including such fragrant and colorful exhibitions as cheerful tulips in the Walled Garden, cascades of native and exotic blooms in surrounding gardens and along walking trails, as well as delicate arrangements inside Biltmore House. On the weekends, Biltmore provides family festivities, including dancing, music and whimsical skits. The Biltmore Winery joins the celebration with a commemorative Festival of Flowers wine, music, wine programs and children's activities on Saturday and Sunday. River Bend Farm offers crafters, bluegrass music and storytelling along with the chance to visit the Farmyard and Kitchen Garden. Www.biltmore.com.
thru May 11 - Sunset Mountain Spring - Join us during this month-long celebration at the Grove Park Inn and you’ll find the entire resort decked out with lavish springtime decorations, including indoor gardens, waterfalls, fountains, fresh flowers and other floral art. Be enchanted by our display of decorated birdhouses and enjoy floral and craft demonstrations. For more information and/or to make reservations please call (800) 438-5800.
thru October 1 - Let Freedom Ring - Henderson County Heritage Museum, Historic Courthouse on Main Street inaugural exhibit Let Freedom Ring (displays, artifacts and multimedia presentation) Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619
thru June 30 - Skyscapes - They also seem to speak of a classic loneliness that is at once welcomed and beautiful, peopled, yet totally peopleless. Each image was taken on slide film, drum scanned and printed on a very high end professional art printer. Dripolator in Black Mountain.
thru May 29 - SUBTLE YOGA FOR DETOXIFICATION - Specific asanas and other practices to clear away toxins by targeting digestive organs, body and mind, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 17-May 29, One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Asheville. $60. Call 225-1904.
thru December 31 - - Every Saturday from 11a.m. to 3p.m. at Pet Harmony, Animal Compassion Network's new pet store for rescued pets. Dozens of ACN dogs, puppies, kittens and cats will be ready to find their permanent homes. The store also offers quality pet supplies where all proceeds save more homeless animals. Come see us at 803 Fairview St. (behind Province 620 off Hendersonville Rd), visit www.animalcompassionnetwork.org, or call 274-DOGS.
thru August 31 - Cancer Centers of North Carolina – Asheville Needs Volunteers! - Do you have extra time to spend during the week helping others? If so, Cancer Centers of North Carolina – Asheville has an opportunity for you! We need volunteers to assist us in providing enhanced services to our patients. The hours are flexible and the rewards are unlimited. If you or a friend are interested in volunteering in our practice, please contact Julie Farrell, CMA at 254-8232 ext. 6509 to set up a time to discuss the various opportunities available.
thru October 14 - "Silent Beauty: A View of the Changing Seasons" ~ Photography of Cynthia - Experience the mystery and beauty of nature in this photography exhibit showcasing flowers and insects. Local artist Cynthia Walker exposes the hidden simplicity that exists within the complexity of nature's patterns and light. NCarboretum.org.
thru October 14 - Silent Beauty: A View of the Changing Seasons - Fine art photographer Cynthia Walker hosts an exhibition of her favorite images of insects and flowers, inspired by the mountain region. The exhibit conveys hidden simplicity within the complexity of nature's patterns and light. Education Center, NC Arboretum.
thru June 7 - “TED E. TOURISTS” ADAPTIVE BASEBALL PROGRAM - Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts presents the “Ted E. Tourists” adapted baseball program for boys and girls ages 6-16, in partnership with the Asheville Tourists. The program is for youth with or without a disability that limits their ability to play at the Little League level. This is a non-competitive baseball program that modifies the rules to make the game accessible and fun for all players while teaching basic baseball skills. Meet at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, on Martin Luther King Drive, every Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., April 26-June 7. Cost is $20 for Asheville residents or $25 for non-residents and includes instruction, uniform, and trophy. Parents and guardians are welcome to participate. For more information, registration, and eligibility requirements, contact Randy Shaw at 828- 251-4031 or westashevillec@ashevillenc.gov.
thru October 25 - Kidding Around Downtown - Public Art Display Kidding Around Downtown, a public art display featuring outdoor fiberglass goat sculptures on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022
thru May 18 - Dames At Sea - Flat Rock Playhouse presents Dames At Sea (an all -singing, all-dancing tap extravaganza based on the campy nostalgia of 1930's Hollywood musicals) Wed.-Sat. 8:15PM; Thurs., Sat. & Sun 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731
thru May 18 - Dames At Sea - The box office is open beginning March 26 through mid December, Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Evening and weekend box office hours begin April 30. To purchase tickets or for more information call the box office of Flat Rock Playhouse at (828)693-0731 or toll free at (866) 732-8008. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
thru May 30 - UNC Asheville Senior Presents Printmaking Exhibition - "The Modern World in Ancient Stories," an exhibition of some 15 intaglio and letterpress pieces by UNC Asheville senior Julia Smith, will be on view April 30-May 30 at UNC Asheville's Blowers Gallery. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the gallery. Smith's prints focus on the Irish fairy tale "Guleesh," the Japanese fairy tale "The Straw Cape" and the Greek myth "Apollo and Daphne." The exhibition is a culmination of Smith's work toward a bachelor of arts degree at UNC Asheville.
thru May 10 - Team In Training wants you! - If you’re up for a challenge, then The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society needs you! We’re working hard to find cures for cancers like leukemia, the leading cause of disease-related death in children under 15. Our Team In Trainingâ program will get you across the finish line at a marathon, half-marathon, or 100-mile cycling event! With coach-supported training and team support, you’ll have the time of your life, and help raise funds to bring cancer cures closer to the finish line. Fall event registration is soon! Call 828-253-8772 or visit www.teamintraining.org/nc for more info.
thru June 1 - YouTheatre Summer Classes & Camp Sessions Registration - Info: (828) 693-0731, toll-free (866)732-8008 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. Session Dates: June 9-August 8. Offering classes in acting, musical theatre, dance, and specialty topics. Info: 828-693-3517 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org/education
thru October 1 - Let Freedom Ring - Henderson County Heritage Museum, Historic Courthouse on Main Street inaugural exhibit Let Freedom Ring (displays, artifacts and multimedia presentation) Wed. - Sat.10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619
thru October 25 - Kidding Around Downtown - Public Art Display Kidding Around Downtown, a public art display featuring outdoor fiberglass goat sculptures on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022
thru December 1 - Birthday Parties at ASI - Have your birthday party where the pros train! May 1, 2008-December 2008. Acceleration Sports Institute is now offering birthday parties to include basketball court, batting cages, sports inflatable jumper, castle inflatable jumper & inflatable obstacle course! Book a party now for as low as $99.00! Call (828) 687-7999 to schedule or find out more information.
thru May 10 - Paddlin' the Pigeon Trip - The French Broad River Riverkeeper will paddle the Pigeon! Visit www.riverlink.org for more info!
thru May 10 - Week of the Young Child - Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds.
thru December 30 - Fitkick - O3 Health and Fitness, www.o3healthandfitness.com. Based on kickboxing and martial arts drills, this highly energetic class will keep you moving while improving cardiovascular and muscular endurance. The format is intermediate to advanced but still allows for students to go at their own pace. Keith Wimsett, a certified kickboxing instructor, has been teaching since 1998. Cost is $10 per class. First class is FREE. Tuesday evenings, Saturday mornings. Visit www.o3healthandfitness.com for more information.
thru May 20 - UNC Asheville Senior Presents Mixed Media Exhibition - "Recording Impermanence," an exhibition of 24 mixed media pieces by UNC Asheville senior Carley Dergins, will be on view May 7-20 at UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Gallery. The show is a culmination of Dergins' work toward a bachelor of fine arts degree from UNC Asheville. An opening reception will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, in the gallery, which is located on the lower level of the building. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on weekends. The gallery is closed on Friday, May 9 and open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Hours are subject to change. For more information, call the Highsmith University Union at 828/232-5000.
thru December 31 - Nia Technique - Dynamic dance-fusion fitness class, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Stephens-Lee Center, off S. Charlotte St. Cost is $8 per class. Drop-ins welcome. Call 350-2058 or e-mail maureenia@charter.net.
thru December 31 - Nia Technique - Dynamic dance-fusion fitness class, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Stephens-Lee Center, off S. Charlotte St. Cost is $8 per class. Drop-ins welcome. Call 350-2058 or e-mail maureenia@charter.net.
thru May 10 - 2008 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games - Friendly sports and competition for ages 55+ in over 12 categories, join us for such exciting events as track and field events, horseshoes, cycling races, shuffleboard, croquet, bowling, swimming, badminton billiards, and basketball. Senior games are a collaborative effort of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation Services, and Black Mountain Recreation and Parks For more information or to receive an application contact Dee Black 350 2051 or email dblack@ashevillenc.gov. $7.00 per person early registration, $8.00 after May 4, 2008.
May 9 thru May 10 - "Handel to Hammerstein: A Celebration of Song" - Hendersonville Chorale Concert, "Handel to Hammerstein: A Celebration of Song", Hendersonville First Baptist Church, May 9 8:00PM & May 10 4:00PM, $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-6766
May 9 thru May 10 - Asheville Spring Classic Horse Show - WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-483-5000
May 9 thru May 11 - LEAF (Lake Eden Arts Festival) - LEAF introduces you to culturally relevant entertaining acts from around the world that connect you to their specific “root” community and infuse the LEAF community with energy. Here is a sneak preview of the artists that will be creating the soundtrack for the LEAF weekend …drum roll please.... Nanci Griffith, Arrested Development, Habib Koite' & Bamada, Javier Garcia, David Wilcox, Charmaine Neville, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Buille of Ireland, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Corey Harris & The 5x5 Band, Contra with Great Bear Trio & Latter Day Lizards, Steep Canyon Rangers, Bambu Station of St. Croix, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas, Rahim AlHaj of Iraq, Vincent Nsengiyumva of Rwanda, Kellin Watson, Ashley Chambliss, Agent 23: Skidoo, University North Florida Brass Ensemble, Akira Satake, Kumar Das and more listed on web. Www.theleaf.com.
May 9 thru May 11 - Mother’s Day Weekend - Make this a Mother's Day she won't soon forget, with a weekend full of activities designed specifically for women at the Grove Park Inn. Join us for special seminars on topics ranging from financial planning to scrapbooking or simply enjoy the natural beauty of Sunset Mountain and the tranquility of our award-winning Spa. Top off the weekend with the sumptuous Mother's Day buffet and the chance to win a basket filled with goodies. For more information and/or to make reservations please call (800) 438-5800.
May 9 thru May 11 - USDAA Dog Agility Trials - The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host a United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) agility trial Friday, May 9 from 9:00am-3:00PM, Saturday and Sunday, May 10 & 11, 2008 from 8:00am-3:00pm. The event will be held at the WNC Agricultural Center Davis Arena in Fletcher. Spectators are welcomed to attend and admission is free. Please leave your dogs comfortably at home. Over 120 purebred and mixed bred dogs, from throughout the southeast, will compete at various levels of difficulty, against each other and the clock.
May 9 thru May 25 - Mass Appeal - Mass Appeal opens at HLT’s Barn, on State Street, between Kanuga and Willow, May 9 and runs through May 25. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8PM and Sunday matinees at 2PM. The box office will open for phone reservations on Monday, April 28. Tickets may be picked up at the Barn, Fridays and Saturdays, between 10AM and 1PM beginning May 1. Tickets are $14 for adults, $8 for those under 18. Call 692-1082 or visit the website, www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org.
May 9 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston RiverDogs - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 9 - Blood Drive - 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Fletcher Community,Calvary Episcopal Church,Hendersonville Hwy., 684-6266
May 9 - Blood Drive - 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Mills River United Methodist Church,137 Old Turnpike Road, 891-5360
May 9 - Hometown Hero Day - Burnsville NC will host a day of food, fun and fellowship for the entire community on Saturday May 24 2008 as they present "Hometown Hero Day." The day will begin at ten o'clock with a parade of heroes coming up west main street to the town square. The parade will include all emergency service and military vehicles. Everyone is invited to participate in the parade. Lineup will be at the Western Sizzlin parking lot on West Main Street at 9:30 am. Opening ceremony at noon will include a WWII T-6 Texan flyover, color guard and presentation of flags to our surviving WWII POW's. There will be displays of equipment and memorabilia, a wall of honor and entertainment as those who serve the community are honored along with a time of remembrance for those who have served. Bring your chair and enjoy the day. For more information contact Sharon at 828-682-2365 or email sharonemac@yahoo.com.
May 9 - Shop to Benefit the Asheville Humane Society! - Biltmore Village, 10 Brook St., Asheville, NC. 5PM- 7PM. The Humane Society will be present with animals and adoption information. Retailers are also hosting special events and donations!
May 9 - What the (bleep) is Performance Art? - The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) presents a “variety show with a twist” featuring local performance artists Julie Becton Gillum, John Crutchfield, Jim Julien, Claire Elizabeth Barratt, Elisa Faires, Alexander Jacobs, Julia DeVita, Qi Shen & Natalie Arosemema-Achi on Friday, May 9th at 8:00 pm. This evening of performance art is part of BMCM+AC’s ongoing effort to offer programming that is educational, stimulating, thought provoking and in keeping with the spirit of adventure and invention that made Black Mountain College legendary. 8PM, Admission: $5, $3 BMCM+AC members/students w/ID.
May 10 thru May 11 - "Hour Earth" - Warren Wilson Theatre will present local performance artists Julie Becton Gillum and John Crutchfield in "Hour Earth (after the dark): an evening of performance" on May 10-11 at Kittredge Theatre, on the Warren Wilson College campus. Curtain time 8 p.m. each evening. Call 828-771-3040 for reservations.
May 10 thru May 11 - Fiber Weekend - Throughout Mother’s Day weekend the Folk Art Center will be blooming with fine crafts and demonstrations. On May 10th and 11th, the Southern Highland Craft Guild will celebrate textile arts through their annual Fiber Weekend. On Saturday, Guild members will share their expertise in a variety of fiber arts including quilting, spinning, weaving and surface design. There will be hands-on activities for children including weaving a bookmark and building collages. Visit http://www.southernhighlandguild.org/ for more information.
May 10 thru May 11 - Spring Scout Days for Boy Scouts - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. Spend a whole day learning in our outside classroom. Scouts will get up-close and personal with some of the critters, plants and trees that call the Park home. Then, explore the Park at night and sleep under the stars.
May 10 thru May 11 - Tour de Falls - DuPont State Forest, 9:00AM-4:00PM, buses will be available at the Buck Forest Access Area on DuPont/Staton Rd. to take visitors to High Falls, Triple Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Julia, donation of $10 per person, sponsored by Friends of DuPont Forest, Hendersonville, NC 828-884-2006 or 828-692-2929
May 10 thru May 11 - “CHAKRA YOGA” - The workshop begins on Saturday May 10th at 9:00am at One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Avenue, Suite 3A, Asheville, NC 28801. The cost for the workshop if pre-registering is $95.00. Payment at the door will be $120.00 and only cash or checks will be accepted. To pre-register call Sarah Brownlee at 828-225-1904 or e-mail her at sarah@onecenteryoga.com. You can also register online at onecenteryoga.com
May 10 thru November 8 - Oconaluftee Indian Village - The Oconaluftee Indian Village is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11-Nov. 4. Admission costs $15 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger are admitted free and group discounts are available. The Village is on Drama Road, near the Mountainside Theatre, off U.S. 441 in Cherokee. For more information, visit www.cherokee-nc.com or call the Cherokee Historical Association at (828) 497-2111
May 10 - "Lure of the Dragons", Lake Lure Dragon Boat Race & Cultural Festival - Downtown Lake Lure, NC. Set for Saturday, May 10th, this new charity sports event will feature 28 community and corporate teams paddling 30-foot long dragon boats down the Rocky Broad River at the Lake Lure town park. Organizers expect 1,200-1,500 people to attend and enjoy the fun and excitement of this 2300 year-old Chinese sport that is sweeping across the USA with 75 festivals held last year. The custom-built dragon boats are on their way to Lake Lure now. Team registration and all details are available at the event’s website, www.lureofthedragons.org, or by calling 828-980-8838.
May 10 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston RiverDogs - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 10 - Carolinas Dahlia Society Tuber Sale and NC Chrysanthemum Society Plant Sale - A wide variety of dahlia tubers, dahlia plant starts and chrysanthemums featuring cultivated varieties will be available. Learning from society members, visitors can uncover the secrets of how to produce plants with show quality blooms. Varieties include traditional favorites plus the latest cultivars to start the growing season. NCarboretum.org.
May 10 - Celebrate Mom in Biltmore Village - Massages from Pi Salon.Spa, trunk shows and shopping events at all retailers: Talbots, Chico's, Coldwater and J.Crew. All three days Williams-Sonoma will host cooking demonstrations at Noon and 2:00p.m. Visit www.shopbiltmorevillage.com.
May 10 - Dahlia Tuber Sale and Chrysanthemum Plant Sale - NC Arboretum, www.ncarboretum.org. Two plant societies combine to offer show-quality dahlia tubers and chrysanthemum rooted cuttings just in time for spring planting, while supplies last. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday in the Education Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday in the Baker Exhibit Center
May 10 - FIRST ANNUAL "MILES FOR MOM" - Erwin High School 5K (10 a.m.) and one-mile Fun Run (11 a.m.), May 10. Awards for top three runners of 5K in all age groups. Early registration fee is $15; T-shirt for all who are preregistered. Call 230-8156 for more.
May 10 - Mornings in May Spring Festival - The YouTheatre of Flat Rock Playhouse will present the 17th Annual Mornings in May Spring Festival, Saturdays May 10th and May 17th from 10:00 am until noon at the new site of the YouTheatre Education Center. Each spring, hundreds of families enjoy live, wholesome theatre - many for the first time. Mornings at May is the perfect activity for young and old! Free for children and students and $5 for adults, the Festival will feature performances from classes that specialized in acting, singing and dancing, games, arts and crafts, fortune telling, wandering magicians, delicious food and more. The YouTheatre Education Center is located at 1855 Little River Road in Flat Rock. Park at Flat Rock Playhouse and shuttle to the YouTheatre.
May 10 - PITCH, HIT & RUN COMPETITION - The Asheville Tourists will host the local Pitch, Hit and Run competition for kids age 7-14 at McCormick Field on Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m. Boys and girls will compete together in four different age groups, including 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. There is no cost to participate in the competition. Players will need a valid birth certificate for proof of age. For more information about the Pitch, Hit and Run competition, contact the Tourists’ front office at (828) 258-0428
May 10 - Sushi Workshop - Participants will learn seven styles of sushi, including rolls, balls, cones and more; Tesu, Wasabi and Nama Shoyu will also be covered, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 10, Stecoah Center, 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville. $55, registration required. Call 479-3364.
May 10 - TINY TYKES DAY - Pack up the little ones, and join Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts for Tiny Tykes Day, a free festival designed just for children ages five and under, held on Saturday, May 10, from 10am – 1pm at Oakley Recreation Center, 749 Fairview Rd. The day will be full of fun with giant inflatables, crafts, face painting, balloon twists, and more. Visit with animals from the WNC Nature Center, climb aboard Fire Engine #9, meet the DJ’s at the Star 104.3 booth, have your car seat checked by the professionals of Kids Safe of Western North Carolina, and stop by the Little Gym of Asheville booth for a chance at a giveaway. First 50 kids at the event will receive a Tiny Tykes Day t-shirt for free. All festivities are produced by Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, and sponsored by Star 104.3. For information call 828-251-4042.
May 10 - Wildflower Identification - 1:00-4:00, Bullington Center, HEndersonville. Learn to identify our native wildflowers using the key in Newcombe’s Wildflower Guide. Led by members of the Western Carolina Botanical Club. $12
May 10 - Wildflower Identification - Bullington Center, 1:00PM-4:00PM, learn to identify native wildflowers using the key in Newcombe's Wildflower Guide, $12, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104
May 10 - YouTheatre Mornings Spring Festival - Info: (828) 693-0731, toll-free (866)732-8008 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. Saturdays, 10 am until Noon, Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre Education Center. Entertaining fun for the whole family—classes perform short skits, dances or musical medleys-- picnic on the grounds, games and activity booths. Cost: $5 Adult admission, Kids admitted free-of-charge. Info: (828) 693-0731 or toll-free (866)732-8008.
May 11 - MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON - Sponsored by The Land of the Sky Ahepa Chapter # 28 at the Hellenic Center of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 227 Cumberland Ave. from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. As always it will be Cafeteria Style with a variety of Greek Gourmet dishes like Lamb Shank with Manestra, Baked Chicken with rice, Spanakopita, Pastichio, Moussaka etc. We will also have a variety of our pastries, cookies and breads. Our Greek folk dance troop will perform the traditional Greek dances dressed in the authentic costumes.Tours of our newly renovated Sanctuary will also be available. Mark the date on your calendar and plan to come. Carry out will be open from 10:30 a m to 2:00 p m. For more information call the church office at 828-253-3754 between 9:00a.m & 12:00 p.m or the Hellenic Center at 828-254-7424 on the day of the Luncheon.
May 11 - Mother's Day Brunch - Maggie Valley Club, maggievalleyclub.com. 11am-2pm, Renaissance.
May 11 - “Simon Says” Guided Bird Walk - Warbler Walk - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. The 2008 “Simon Says” Series of Guided Bird Walks continues with Warbler Walk. Dozens of species of warblers live and breed in the Park. Join birding expert, Simon Thompson, to see or hear all these species including Worm-eating, Swainson’s, Black-and-white, Hooded and Yellow-throated.
May 12 - Asheville Tourists v. Savannah Sand Gnats - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 12 - Blood Drive - 10:00 am – 2:30 pm,American Red Cross, 203 West 2nd Avenue, 693-5605
May 12 - Homeschool Program “Nature Crafts” - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. Mother Nature gives us many gifts throughout the year. We will use some of her gracious offerings to create crafts for your students to take home. This fun and inventive program will give your children basic instruction and help their inner artist to come out! (* nominal materials fee)
May 12 - WORKOUT FOR ST. JUDE - A workout for St. Jude event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be held at Southeastern Fitness and Rehabilitation (SEFR) on May 12, 2008 from 5:30am-9:00pm. The Volunteer Coordinator for this event is Heather Welker, who encourages everyone to participate. If you are interested in participating or making a donation, please call Heather Welker at SEFR at (828) 274-2188 or email hwelker@southeasternfitness.com. For more information on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, please visit www.stjude.org.
May 13 thru May 16 - 22nd Annual ADDICTION: Focus on Women (AFOW) - The 22nd Annual ADDICTION: Focus on Women (AFOW) conference is designed by and especially for women who work with or are impacted by substance abuse and other addictive disorders. Our theme this year is Healing Through Connection with keynote presenters Jean Kilbourne EdD and Janet Tayor MD, MPH. This nationally acclaimed conference starts Tuesday, May 13th with a pre-conference session and is followed by numerous three day tracks and a plethora of one and two day mini-tracks on a wide range of topics addressing addiction and dual diagnosis. The ADDICTION: Focus on Women Conference, held at Kanuga Conference Center, is a rare opportunity to enhance your professional skills, network with peers and experience a wide range of self care events in one beautiful setting. The conference is a wonderful opportunity for all behavioral health professionals to advance their knowledge about addiction and dual diagnosis treatment. Go to www.mahec.net/afow/ for session details.
May 13 - Asheville Tourists v. Savannah Sand Gnats - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 13 - Blood Drive - 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, Park Ridge Hospital,Naples Road, Fletcher, 681-2172
May 13 - Cruise In Downtown Hendersonville - Main Street 5-9, PM, Bruce 329-4971
May 13 - Dahlia Tuber Sale and Chrysanthemum Plant Sale - NC Arboretum, www.ncarboretum.org. Two plant societies combine to offer show-quality dahlia tubers and chrysanthemum rooted cuttings just in time for spring planting, while supplies last. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday in the Baker Exhibit Center
May 13 - Docent Training - Smith-McDowell House Museum will host a series of Museum Guide training sessions throughout 2008. Docents assist museum visitors, work with group tours, and may lead special guided tours. The Museum is seeking community members of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in history and working with the public. Along with our Adult Docent Program the Museum does have a Jr. Docent Program for students ages 12-18, and are hoping to expand both programs through these training sessions. Volunteers will receive in-depth training on the history and architecture of Smith-McDowell House, as well as upcoming events and exhibits at the Museum. The Museum will hold training sessions from 6-7:30 p.m. To register for training, contact Tammy Walsh at 828-253-9231 or twalsh@wnchistory.org.
May 13 - Hendersonville Antique Car Club Classic Car Show - Main Street, 5:00PM-9:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-699-4929
May 14 thru May 17 - Asheville Lions Club Benefit Horse Show - WNC Agricultural Center, admission charged, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-252-5706
May 14 - A Touch of Magic with Shepard Gipson - Check out what’s going on in May at Hands On! “Wonderful Wednesdays” begins each Wednesday in May at 11:30 a.m. These interactive programs will get preschoolers moving through music, magic, songs, and acting!
May 14 - Asheville Tourists v. Savannah Sand Gnats - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 14 - Blood Drive - 11:00 am – 3:30 pm, General Electric Corp.,3010 Spartanburg Hwy., East Flat Rock ,Employees Only
May 14 - Blood Drive - 6:00 am – 10:30 am, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm, Arvin Meritor, 1000 Rockwell Drive, Fletcher, Employees Only
May 14 - Collections Walk: Wild Spring Perennials - NC Arboretum, www.ncarboretum.org. This monthly walk focuses on various seasonal features of the Arboretum's cultivated and wild plant collections. Wear sturdy footwear for walking on trails. 1 p.m. Baker Exhibit Center
May 14 - JCC First Annual Golf Tournament!! - Scheduled for Wednesday May 14th, 2008 with a shotgun start at 11am. Cummings Cove Golf Course in Hendersonville. We are signing up sponsors and foursomes now! Visit www.jcc-asheville.org.
May 14 - The Drowsy Chaperone - The Peace Center 7:30pm. Call 467-3000 or www.peacecenter.org
May 14 - Y Dance - YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Band and caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:30, dance from 8 till 10:30. Free dance co-sponsored by the Greenville County Library System and Harvest Moon Folk Society.
May 15 thru May 15 - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Course - CPR and First Aid training can help keep your family and community safer. PRE-REGISTER IS REQUIRED! To register, visit www.redcrosswnc.org or call 258-3888, EXT. 207. Get trained today! 6-10PM.
May 15 thru May 18 - BMW Charity Pro-Am - Samuel L. Jackson, Dennis Quaid, Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Kurt Russell, Wayne Gretzky, Cheech Marin, and many others are the celebrities that are scheduled to compete in this year’s BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament. Visit www.bmwcharitygolf.com.
May 15 thru May 25 - The White Rose - In 1942, a group of students in Munich stood up against Hitler's regime in six anonymous leaflets titled The White Rose. Hans Scholl, Sophie Scholl, Willi Graf, Christoph Probst, and Alexander Schmorell used these leaflets to wage a war of propaganda in the hearts of the German people in the closing months of World War II. The movement eventually spread across all of Germany, becoming a voice for its people who were against what was happening to their country. Visit www.ncstage.org for more information.
May 15 - Asheville Tourists v. Savannah Sand Gnats - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 15 - Bach, Beethoven & Broadway - Hendersonville Community Band - Bach, Beethoven & Broadway, First Baptist Church, 7:30PM, Adults $10, free for students 18 & under, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-2118
May 15 - Blood Drive - 11:00 am – 3:30 pm. Pardee Care Center, 581 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, 693-8600
May 15 - Blood Drive - 11:30a.m.-4p.m., Arden 7th Day Adventist Church, 35 Airport Road, Arden, 28704, 684-6700
May 15 - Blood Drive - 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Hendersonville Church of Christ, 1975 Haywood Road, 697-0319
May 15 - Healthy Lifestyles Expo - Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will hold the area’s premier health and retirement event, the Healthy Lifestyles Expo, at the Blue Ridge Mall on Four Seasons Blvd. on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 1-6 PM. The goal of the Expo is to encourage residents of all ages to get healthy, get active and therefore enhance their quality of life by exposing them to services and goods offered by Henderson County business.
May 15 - Lay Responder FA/CPR/AED Instructor Course - CPR and First Aid training can help keep your family and community safer. PRE-REGISTER IS REQUIRED! To register, visit www.redcrosswnc.org or call 258-3888, EXT. 207. Get trained today! $195.
May 15 - Yappy Hour - 6-8pm, Yappy Hour, Blake House Inn, 150 Royal Pines Drive, A happy hour for dogs and their people, with arf d’ouevres and doggie daiquiri’s for the dogs; beer, wine, soda and appetizers for humans. $10 for adults; $5 for children, For information please call 236-3885 x 311 or visit www.ashevillehumane.org .
