Calendar of Events
Event Cancellations Due to Coronavirus
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Looking for things to do in Hendersonville, NC? Whether you’re a local or just passing through we’ve got loads of great tips and events to help you find your perfect adventure.
Wednesday, April
1, 2020
British Museum Virtual Tour Museum of the World
National Museum of Natural History – Virtual Tours
Verner Early Education: How to Keep Kids Engaged at Home
North Carolina in the Great War Exhibit
https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD interactive
Available Tours
Permanent Exhibits
Current Exhibits
Past Exhibits
Museum Support Center & Research Stations
A Few Other Smithsonian Tours
Early Education Home-Days: Socially Distanced But Still Connected
Even during social distancing, families and their early learners benefit from high-quality early education.
Like so many families in our community that are practicing social distancing and are fortunate to have the ability to do so, I am working from home. As early educators, we know very well the struggles of working from home while having little ones at your side. Verner staff are working remotely and supporting Verner families that are now practicing “home-days” while center-based care is suspended.
Some observations about home-days:
Early educators speak frequently about the importance of trusting connections and relationships and their importance for the development of children’s social-emotional intelligence and foundations for life-long learning. This is true for both children and adults! During these days of increased isolation, Verner’s early educators have all been asking what can we do to support families so home-days feel good for everyone and our community remains connected even if we cannot all be together at school right now.
Our staff are making these home-day suggestions available to the community:
https://www.vernerearlylearning.org/covid-19.html
We have also created a YouTube site so that our children can share videos that their teachers have recorded of themselves reading stories, going on an exploratory hike, etc.:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dZ7hot37TIK8EYzgdnBcA
Buncombe Partnership for Children has also compiled a great list of supports for families:
https://buncombepfc.org/covid19/
Our community is coming together in amazing ways to support families through this transitional period.
We hope to back serving families in center-based care soon!
Verner Center for Early Learning fosters holistic learning environments where young children and families thrive.
Verner supports over 250 families with center-based and home-based services at four locations throughout Buncombe County. For more information please visit www.vernerearlylearning.org
The exhibit is on loan from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and has been supplemented with artifacts from the Smith-McDowell House collection. Entrance to the exhibit is included with Smith-McDowell House admission – and is always free for members – and runs through May 16, 2020.
The exhibit seeks to put the local men and women who served in context with the larger events happening in North Carolina, the United States, and the world. In the exhibit, visitors will find displays and interactive elements telling the stories of just a few of our hometown heroes.
Thursday, April
2, 2020
British Museum Virtual Tour Museum of the World
National Museum of Natural History – Virtual Tours
Verner Early Education: How to Keep Kids Engaged at Home
Sitopia: Rethinking Our Lives through Food Free Webinar
North Carolina in the Great War Exhibit
Adult Creative Writing Group for Children’s Books
Pack Library Online Spanish Conversation Group
CANCELLED: Bill McKibben at UNCA
https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD interactive
Available Tours
Permanent Exhibits
Current Exhibits
Past Exhibits
Museum Support Center & Research Stations
A Few Other Smithsonian Tours
Early Education Home-Days: Socially Distanced But Still Connected
Even during social distancing, families and their early learners benefit from high-quality early education.
Like so many families in our community that are practicing social distancing and are fortunate to have the ability to do so, I am working from home. As early educators, we know very well the struggles of working from home while having little ones at your side. Verner staff are working remotely and supporting Verner families that are now practicing “home-days” while center-based care is suspended.
Some observations about home-days:
Early educators speak frequently about the importance of trusting connections and relationships and their importance for the development of children’s social-emotional intelligence and foundations for life-long learning. This is true for both children and adults! During these days of increased isolation, Verner’s early educators have all been asking what can we do to support families so home-days feel good for everyone and our community remains connected even if we cannot all be together at school right now.
Our staff are making these home-day suggestions available to the community:
https://www.vernerearlylearning.org/covid-19.html
We have also created a YouTube site so that our children can share videos that their teachers have recorded of themselves reading stories, going on an exploratory hike, etc.:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dZ7hot37TIK8EYzgdnBcA
Buncombe Partnership for Children has also compiled a great list of supports for families:
https://buncombepfc.org/covid19/
Our community is coming together in amazing ways to support families through this transitional period.
We hope to back serving families in center-based care soon!
Verner Center for Early Learning fosters holistic learning environments where young children and families thrive.
Verner supports over 250 families with center-based and home-based services at four locations throughout Buncombe County. For more information please visit www.vernerearlylearning.org
About the speaker
Carolyn Steel is a leading thinker on food and cities. Her 2008 book, “Hungry City: How Food Shapes Our Lives”, received international acclaim, establishing her as an influential voice across a range of fields in academia, industry and the arts. It has been translated into seven languages and has become a key text for architects, planners, green thinkers and food professionals.
A London-based architect, academic and writer, Carolyn has lectured at Cambridge University, London Metropolitan University, Wageningen University and the London School of Economics. She is in international demand as a speaker and her 2009 TED talk has received more than one million views. Her new book, “Sitopia: How Food Can Save the World”, was recently published by Chatto & Windus.
The exhibit is on loan from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and has been supplemented with artifacts from the Smith-McDowell House collection. Entrance to the exhibit is included with Smith-McDowell House admission – and is always free for members – and runs through May 16, 2020.
The exhibit seeks to put the local men and women who served in context with the larger events happening in North Carolina, the United States, and the world. In the exhibit, visitors will find displays and interactive elements telling the stories of just a few of our hometown heroes.
It’s never too late to begin writing the next great American novel – or children’s book. The Leicester Library Creative Writing Work Group is opening its doors to any and all adults who are interested in writing children’s books. Meetings will include writing exercises, idea sharing, and other group discussions. The group will focus on writing picture books, early-reader, and chapter books. Participants are welcome to bring up to 500 words of original writing to share. But you don’t have to, you’re welcome to bring your thoughts to turn into great ideas later.
The classes take place on the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Leicester Library. In previous groups, local children’s authors have visited to discuss their writing process. Also, members of the group have already published their own books.
Grupo de conversación en español!
Looking to practice your Spanish speaking skills? Join us in a ZOOM meeting every Thursday at 6 PM.
Note: This group meeting is taking place online.
Join Zoom Meeting-
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/326502512?pwd=eitScmlWMjdGb3M4V0EwZW5RMUxLUT09
Meeting ID: 326 502 512
Password: 902882
Gracias, mantente a salvo todos.
Bill McKibben, one of America’s best known advocates for action on climate change, will give a lecture, “Our Changing Climate: A Global Movement of Reform,” at UNCA’s Kimmel Arena. This talk is free and open to everyone, with support from The David and Lin Brown Visionary Lecture Series and The Ecology Wildlife Foundation Fund.
Friday, April
3, 2020
British Museum Virtual Tour Museum of the World
National Museum of Natural History – Virtual Tours
Verner Early Education: How to Keep Kids Engaged at Home
Conserving Carolina Spring Hiking Series: Reasonover Creek Trail
North Carolina in the Great War Exhibit
Read with J.R. the Therapy Dog!
https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD interactive
Available Tours
Permanent Exhibits
Current Exhibits
Past Exhibits
Museum Support Center & Research Stations
A Few Other Smithsonian Tours
Early Education Home-Days: Socially Distanced But Still Connected
Even during social distancing, families and their early learners benefit from high-quality early education.
Like so many families in our community that are practicing social distancing and are fortunate to have the ability to do so, I am working from home. As early educators, we know very well the struggles of working from home while having little ones at your side. Verner staff are working remotely and supporting Verner families that are now practicing “home-days” while center-based care is suspended.
Some observations about home-days:
Early educators speak frequently about the importance of trusting connections and relationships and their importance for the development of children’s social-emotional intelligence and foundations for life-long learning. This is true for both children and adults! During these days of increased isolation, Verner’s early educators have all been asking what can we do to support families so home-days feel good for everyone and our community remains connected even if we cannot all be together at school right now.
Our staff are making these home-day suggestions available to the community:
https://www.vernerearlylearning.org/covid-19.html
We have also created a YouTube site so that our children can share videos that their teachers have recorded of themselves reading stories, going on an exploratory hike, etc.:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dZ7hot37TIK8EYzgdnBcA
Buncombe Partnership for Children has also compiled a great list of supports for families:
https://buncombepfc.org/covid19/
Our community is coming together in amazing ways to support families through this transitional period.
We hope to back serving families in center-based care soon!
Verner Center for Early Learning fosters holistic learning environments where young children and families thrive.
Verner supports over 250 families with center-based and home-based services at four locations throughout Buncombe County. For more information please visit www.vernerearlylearning.org
Where: Reasonover Creek Trail, DuPont State Recreational Forest
Meet: Columbus, Food Lion parking area, east side, @ 8:30
5.3-miles, moderate; trail type – loop
Hikers will experience the natural beauty of DuPont’s Fawn Lake, Lake Julia, and Reasonover Creek on this trek!Following Fawn Lake Road past the small lake, the trail will lead hikers over an abandoned airstrip where we will follow Camp Summit Road to Lake Julia for stunning views of the lake and a snack. This one-hundred-acre man-made lake is surrounded by beautiful rocky cliffs. After taking in the sights at the lake, we’ll pick up the Reasonover Creek Trail. Along this portion of trail, there are a few places that we’ll have to cross Reasonover Creek – there may be the opportunity to rock-hop, but be prepared to get your feet wet or take the time to take off and put on your boots! Hopefully, we’ll have the opportunity to see spring wildflowers along the way…maybe even a bird or two!
Contact [email protected] with additional questions.
Conserving Carolina is sponsoring a Friday hiking series this fall, free, guided, and open to the public. The hikes will meet at various locations (noted for each date) and will leave promptly at 8:45 a.m. Hikers should plan to return to the area in the late afternoon, time varying with group size, distance of hike, and drive time. Car-pooling will be organized at the meeting locations. If you’re coming from an area closer to the trailhead, please contact Pam Torlina (email above and number below) to make other meeting arrangements.
Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water for yourself. In case of inclement weather, call the Conserving Carolina office, ext. 300, before 8:15 a.m. on the date of the hike, and/or check our Facebook page and calendar. Please also remember to bring any medication that you may need in the event of an emergency (ie: epinephrine, nitroglycerine, insulin, etc.). Hike leaders will carry a first aid kit; however, it may not contain specific medication for your individual needs.
The exhibit is on loan from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and has been supplemented with artifacts from the Smith-McDowell House collection. Entrance to the exhibit is included with Smith-McDowell House admission – and is always free for members – and runs through May 16, 2020.
The exhibit seeks to put the local men and women who served in context with the larger events happening in North Carolina, the United States, and the world. In the exhibit, visitors will find displays and interactive elements telling the stories of just a few of our hometown heroes.
The Skyland Library will host J.R. the Therapy Dog on the 1st Friday of each month. Kids are invited to stop by between 2:30-3:30 pm to practice their reading skills with a gentle, patient and adorable canine friend. J.R. is a certified therapy dog and he can’t wait to meet you!
Saturday, April
4, 2020
British Museum Virtual Tour Museum of the World
Forest Floor Wilderness Programs
https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD interactive
Forest Floor is offering sixteen different week-long camp options for ages ranging from K-10. Camps begin with the first week June 15-19 and end with the week of August 10-14. The program is structured to get kids out in the forest, exercising and playing, sharing stories and songs, solving challenges, and learning traditional crafts, wilderness skills, survival skills, and martial arts. Forest Floor programs are unique in the Asheville area because of the focus on Nature Connection Mentoring and helping children reach and exceed their potential.
Parents can drop their children off at Haw Creek Commons in Asheville between 8:30 – 9:00 AM daily, and then pick them up there between 3:00 – 3:30 PM. Camp staff will transport the children via passenger van to the forest location and back each day. An “After Camp” option with games and nature activities is available for parents who choose to pickup as late as 5:30 PM. After Camp can be reserved for specific days or the entire camp week.
The standard pricing for the camps is $295 per week including transportation. The Blacksmithing and Knife-making camps for Grades 6-10 only are priced at $384 per week. After Camp adds $15-30 per afternoon depending on the specific reservations. A payment plan and sibling discount are offered as well. A limited number of partial scholarships are also available. Registrations are taken online in advance at the company website www.OnTheForestFloor.org.
About Forest Floor Wilderness Programs – Forest Floor Wilderness Programs (FFWP) is a unique Asheville provider of Nature-Connection Mentoring programs. FFWP was founded in 2011 by Executive Director Clint Corley to bring a nationally-proven youth mentoring model to the Asheville area. The group offers summer camps, and a wide variety of other programs including weekly programs for homeschool families, bi-weekly programs for teens & public school children, Saturday programs, family campouts, and workshops for adults.