Big Sisters Needed

Tuesday, May 7th 2013 - All Day

Big Sisters needed! Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for women to share outings twice a month with girls, ages 6 to 14, from single-parent homes. Activities are free or low-cost, such as sports, local attractions, arts/ crafts, etc. We offer free tickets to events and discounts at various businesses. Mentors do need to have their own transportation. For information, call 253-1470 or visit www.bbbswnc.org

Buncombe County Pools Open

Saturday, May 25th 2013 - All Day

Buncombe County Pools will open to the public on Weekends beginning Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 25. The pools will be open for the season when schools are out for summer break and will remain open daily until school begins in August.
Pool hours:
Monday – Friday (Noon – 5:45 p.m.)
Saturday (11 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.)
Sunday (1 – 6:45 p.m.)

The cost to swim is $3.00 per person. Discount passes are available at all pools: 10 visits for $25.00 or 25 visits for $50.00

Pool Contact Information
Cane Creek – Fletcher (828) 628-4494
Erwin – Asheville (828) 251-4992
Hominy Valley – Candler (828) 667-9937
North Buncombe – Weaverville (828) 645-1080
Owen – Swannanoa (828) 686-1629

Girls on the Run

Saturday, May 25th 2013 - All Day

The Rise N’ Shine 5K, benefiting Girls on the Run of WNC, will be held on Saturday, May 25th at 9am at Carrier Park. This family friendly event welcomes all ages and will serve pancakes and bacon at the finish line! For information or to register, visit: www.gotrwnc.org or call 828-713-2321.

Ooh La La Curiosity Market

Saturday, May 25th 2013 - All Day at Pritchard Park
4 College Street

Local Artists and Musicians come together to support Animal Haven. Starting May 25 and continuing June 15, July 6, Aug 3 & 31 and Sept 14. 10am -4pm. Over a dozen Local Artists with a wide variety of quality arts and crafts and musicians throughout the day. Raffle basket each Saturday, with donated items from artists.

Asheville GreenWorks

Saturday, May 25th 2013 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Asheville Mall
1 South Tunnel Road

Asheville GreenWorks is a volunteer-based organization working to achieve a clean and green Asheville and Buncombe County through community organizing, educating and environmental stewardship. On Saturday May 25th from 10am to 5pm in the Sears Asheville Mall front parking lot, our volunteers and sponsors will present Tire Amnesty Day and will be ready to accept tires 10 tires on or off rim at no charge from residents of Buncombe County. Please bring along valid ID or your most recent water bill showing that you’re a Buncombe County resident. This free event has been made possible through the generosity of the Wal-Mart Foundation. If you’re an area business and you need to dispose of tires, please contact our offices for more information. 828-254-1776 The first 50 cars to drop off tires will receive a free 8X10 blue tarp courtesy of NCDOT’s Swat-A-Litterbug program. Our volunteers and sponsors will be standing by to help you unload your tires. *Tires collected will be properly recycled in Concord NC by Liberty Tire Recycling**

Car and Motorcycle Show

Saturday, May 25th 2013 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Spruce Pine Walmart
2514 Halltown Road

Car and Motorcycle Show at Spruce Pine Wal-Mart. All money raised goes directly to the American Cancer Society. We will have music, food, raffles, kids activities and more. $20 to enter a car.truck and $10 to enter a motorcycle – Registration starts at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded. Rain date will be June 1st.

Healthy Eating and Living Conference

Thursday, May 30th 2013 - All Day at MAHEC Education Building
121 Hendersonville RD

The 6th Annual Healthy Eating and Living Conference is providing a free community evening event on Thursday, May 30th from 5-7:30PM on Reflections of Reality: Eating Disorders in Diverse Populations Across the Lifespan.

Spring Carnival

Saturday, June 1st 2013 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Isaac Dickson Elementary School
125 Hill Street

Come to Isaac Dickson Elementary School Spring Carnival on Saturday, June 1st from 10 AM to 4 PM. There will be something for everyone including games and activities for kids, art, gifts and an auction for adults, food and live music for everyone.

French Broad Friday

Friday, June 7th 2013 - 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Downtown Marshall Association, Madison County TDA and the Marshall Parks and Recreation Department presents the 6th annual summer events series, French Broad Fridays. Starting on June 7th at 5 p.m. featuring The Mermaid Parade and prizes. Dub Kartel performing at 6:30 at the courthouse. Many FREE pre-parade events will be scheduled for kids of ALL ages!

Kids Safe Summer

Monday, June 10th 2013 - 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Kids Safe Summer Event at all 5 County Outdoor Swimming Pools. Join Buncombe County Parks & Recreation, Mission Hospital Safe Kids, Buncombe County Sheriffs Dept. Crime Prevention and local Fire Departments as they give out valuable information about safety during the summer months when school is not in session. Each day during the week of June 10th Buncombe County Parks, Greenways & Recreation staff will host the Kids Safe Summer for 2013. Come learn ways to keep your children and family safe during the summer when school is out and many children are left home without adult supervision.