Time to get organized: Plan your week ahead with WNC Parent
The new school year comes with excitement, nerves, and the promise of growth in all sorts of ways. As you get ready for the move back to bedtimes, alarms, and – ahem – projects getting done the night before they are due, read some expert tips for getting everything just a bit more organized this year. You will find that online at wncparent.com, along with a wealth of things to do, support for parents, and much more.
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Free water events are offered by Asheville Parks and Recreation
Wear swimsuits and bring your own towels. All dates and times are subject to weather conditions. Events include Walton Street Water Day at Walton Street Park 1 – 4 p.m. 8, and Toddler Water Days at Tempie Avery Montford Community Center 10 a.m. – noon Aug. 6 and Sept. 3. For details, visit ashevillenc.gov/news/community-members-can-stay-cool-at-asheville-parks-recreations-free-water-events.
Music on Main
Music on Main is Aug. 5 in downtown Hendersonville, including live music and a classic car show. For details, visit visithendersonvillenc.org.
“Annie” at The Playground Stage
The Playground Stage Summer Family Musical, a new family theatre camp program, presents “Annie” at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 Aug. 6 at the auditorium of T.C. Roberson High School. The show is open to the public, and tickets are “Donate What You Wish" and can be reserved in advance at playgroundstage.org.
"Henry V"
The Montford Moppets present William Shakespeare's "Henry V" at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre through Aug. 7. For tickets and details, visit themontfordmoppets.org.
The 65th Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair
The 65th Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair is Aug. 5 – 6 on the Town Square in Burnsville. The event includes a children’s performance by the Parkway Playhouse, “Elephant and Piggie's We are in a Play.” It is part of the Playhouse’s Reading is Alive program, and all children in attendance will receive a free book. For details, visit YanceyChamber.com/crafts-fair or call 828-682-7413.
Twilight in the Treetops
Twilight in the Treetops is at 8 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 3 at Adventure Center of Asheville. Climb 10 – 50 feet in the air as the sun sets and thousands of colored lights illuminate the aerial trails and challenges. Ages 4 and older. For reservations, call 877-247-5539 or visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com.
The Tiny Tykes Triathlon
The Tiny Tykes Triathlon is Aug. 7 in Pack Square Park. Registration is required. The cost is $10 each for Asheville residents and $12 each for those residing outside of city limits. For details and registration information, visit ashevillenc.gov/news/triathlon-designed-for-kids-returns-to-pack-square-park-in-august.
Star Stories with Star Guy Gary
Star Stories with Star Guy Gary is at 2, 2:45 and 3:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Asheville Museum of Science. Seating is first-come, first-served. Laminated tickets are available at the front desk. The program is included with admission. Visit ashevillescience.org.
Summer movies
Summer movies – “Trolls” and “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” are shown Aug. 9 and 10 at select Regal theaters. See details at regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx.
Eco-Explore: Interesting Insects
Eco-Explore: Interesting Insects is at 11 a.m. Aug. 9 at the Swannanoa Library. Register online at buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library. Call 828-250-6486 or email swannanoa.library@buncombecounty.org.
WNC Nature Center program
A WNC Nature Center program is at 3 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Oakley/South Asheville Library. Call 828- 250-4754 or email oakley.library@buncombecounty.org.
Learn to row
Learn to row with Asheville Youth Rowing. The program is for grades 6 – 11. Classes are offered in August at Lake Julian. Each class is four sessions of two hours per session for a total cost of $52 per rower. For details and registration, visit ashevilleyouthrowing.com.
Auditions for “Elf The Musical”
Auditions for all ages for “Elf The Musical” are Aug. 15 – 16 at Asheville Community Theatre. Audition details are at ashevilletheatre.org/get-involved/audition.
Entries for the 30th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition
Entries for the 30th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition at The Omni Grove Park Inn are now being accepted. All ages and skill levels are invited to compete for an opportunity to win a piece of more than $40,000 in cash and prizes, across the four age categories – adult, teen, youth, and child. The official 2022 Gingerbread display begins Nov. 28. For details, visit omnihotels.com/gingerbread.
This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Time to get organized: Plan your week ahead with WNC Parent
