WNCP February 2022 Things to do and Calendar of Events

February 2022 – Look for more online at wncparent.com. Be sure to check with event organizers for updates and health and safety protocols.

Tuesday, Feb. 1

Family Tech Tuesday is at 4 p.m. at the Henderson County Main Library. For grades K – 12 and their families. Learn to utilize all that the library has to offer. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library.

Wednesday, Feb. 2

4 O’Clock Club for grades K – 5 presents Let’s Build It at 4 p.m. the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Thursday, Feb. 3

Teen Advisory Board for grades 9 – 12 meets at 4 p.m. at the Henderson County Main Library. Find the application online or stop by any branch. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library.

YMCA Mobile Market is at the Enka-Candler Library 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Bring grocery bags and get fresh food. Distributions are free. The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and more. Visit buncombecounty.org or call 8 28-250-4758.

Saturday, Feb. 5

For the Love of Power, a workshop for ages 11 and older to make a simple solar powered portable charger, is at KidSenses – The Factory. For details and registration, visit kidsenses.org/factory.

Wednesday, Feb. 9

4 O’Clock Club for grades K – 5 presents Let’s Build It at 4 p.m. the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Thursday, Feb. 10

Teen Craft Time: Glass Painting for grades 6 – 12 is at 4 p.m. at the Henderson County Main Library. Use acrylic paint and picture frames to create your own glass art. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library.

Friday, Feb. 11

A ninja art demonstration is 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Phil Mechanic Studios. Watch the Tape Wizard make a whole mountain disappear with just a jump to the left. For details, visit langeart.com.

Valentine: Heart-Filled Skies is at PARI – Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. This is an overnight getaway a cabin stay, evening viewing with PARI astronomers and more. For details, visit pari.edu.

Saturday, Feb. 12

PAWS for Reading is at the Henderson County Public Library Main Library. Sign-up to read to a therapy dog. To register, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Wednesday, Feb. 16

4 O’Clock Club for grades K – 5 presents Let’s Build It at 4 p.m. the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Thursday, Feb. 17

Teen Anime Club for grades 6 – 12 is at 4 p.m. at the Henderson County Main Library. For details, visit hendersoncountync.gov/library.

An Evening for Educators: A Living Language: Cherokee Syllabary and Contemporary Art is at 5 p.m. at Asheville Art Museum. The event is free but registration is required. For details, visit ashevilleart.org.

PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company performs at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. For details, visit worthamarts.org.

Friday, Feb. 18

PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company performs at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. A matinee for students and families is today at 10 a.m. For details, visit worthamarts.org.

Saturday, Feb. 19

Hovering Around, a workshop for ages 11 and older to learn about hovercrafts, is at KidSenses – The Factory. For details and registration, visit kidsenses.org/factory.

The Asheville Celtic Festival is at the Davis Center at the WNC Agricultural Center. For event details, visit ashevillecelticfest.com.

Sunday, Feb. 20

The Frostbite Races, including a 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run, are at the Lelia Patterson Center in Fletcher. For details and registration, visit idaph.net/frostbite.

Wednesday, Feb. 23

4 O’Clock Club for grades K – 5 presents Let’s Build It at 4 p.m. the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Dark Sky Astronomy Night is 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at PARI – Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. The event is for astronomers of all experience levels. For details and registration information, visit pari.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 24

The Peking Acrobats perform at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. For details, visit worthamarts.org.

Friday, Feb. 25

The Peking Acrobats perform at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. A matinee for students and families is today at 10 a.m. For details, visit worthamarts.org.

Sunday, Feb. 27

Asheville Mardi Gras’ 2022 Parade is today on Asheville's South Slope. For details and updates, visit ashevillemardigras.org.

ENJOY STORY TIME, FAMILY FUN AND MORE

Family Story Times are at Henderson County Libraries: Mondays at 10 a.m. at Edneyville and Mills River Libraries, Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Etowah Library,

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Fletcher Library, and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Green River Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Buncombe County Public Libraries' 2022 Winter Reading Challenge encourages young readers to explore diversity, empathy and action through reading. Challenges are offered for children and teens. Pick up a Winter Reading Activity Sheet from any Buncombe County Public Library. Visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/default.aspx.

Music and Movement Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Preschool Story Time for ages 3 – 5 is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Toddler Story Time for ages 18 months – 3 years is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Bouncing Babies Story Time for birth – 18 months with a caregiver is at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Henderson County Main Library. Visit hendersoncountync.gov/library or call 828-697-4725.

Miss Malaprop’s Virtual Story Time is online via Instagram Live at instagram.com/malapropsbookstore. Recommended for ages 3 – 9. For dates and details, visit malaprops.com.

Van Gogh Alive is at Biltmore Estate. The multi-sensory experience continues through March 5. For tickets and up-to-date health and safety policies, visit biltmore.com.

Zoom D&D with Raj for teens is 3 – 6 p.m. Saturdays through the Buncombe County Library. Sign-up is required. Email Raj at raj.bowers-racine@buncombecounty.org to request attendance.

Kindermusik for ages birth – 5 is offered at We Rock the Spectrum. For details, visit kindermusik.com/studio/58207.

The Tar Heel Junior Historian Association is open to students grades 4 – 12 in home or public school. The chapter meets at the Smith-McDowell House Museum. Learn more at wnchistory.org/tarheel-junior-historians-smh-over-history or email education@wnchistory.org.

Buncombe County Library offers virtual story time through the library’s YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/2MXncO9. For updates, visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library.

Little Explorers Club Live is available from the Asheville Museum of Science. The program is free and is for ages 3 – 7. For details and registration, visit ashevillescience.org.

EXPLORE OUTDOORS

$10 Sunday Fundays are at Kolo Bike Park. Call 828-225-2921or visit adventureavl.com/kolo-bike-park.

A winter special for residents of Buncombe, Henderson and Transylvania Counties is offered in February at Adventure Center of Asheville. Use code AVLVIP for 50 percent off the Treetops Park, Kid Zip or Asheville Zipline Tours. ID is required at check in. Visit adventureavl.com.

GET READY FOR BABY

Hypnobabies Asheville offers hypno-birth classes online. Learn more and register at hypnobabiesasheville.com.

Mission Health offers prenatal classes, including a childbirth and hospital orientation class and a breastfeeding class. For details and registration, visit missionhealth.org/services-treatments/maternity-care/labor-delivery-mission.

Homegrown Families offers a variety of childbirth and prenatal classes. Learn more and register at ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com.

Virtual Parent Education Classes are offered by Haywood Regional Medical Center. Get ready for baby online. Call 828-552-8440 or visit myhaywoodregional.com for details.

ART, FUN, AND LEARNING

Art After School for grades 3 – 5 is Wednesdays, Feb. 9 – March 2 at Asheville Art Museum. See details at ashevilleart.org/events.

Playdates with an Artist are Friday night workshops at ArtPlay in the River Arts District. For details, visit www.artplay-studio.com.

Saturday Stay + Play is 1 – 4 p.m. Saturdays at ArtPlay in the River Arts District. Rotating materials such as oil pastels, watercolors, collage papers, Japanese art pens and more will be set out for visitors to experiment with. Drop-in for 45 minutes at $10 per person. Take what you make (additional $5) or just come in and play. Visit artplay-studio.com.

Roots + Wings offers Create + Connect Circles for families. Family Circles offer space for families to gather and reflect together, offering engagement and healing around difficult conversations and life’s pivotal moments through an accessible and fun process. The program includes a kit of materials and a self-guided course

for families of all sizes and ages. For details, visit createandconnectcircles.com/family-circles and visit rootsandwingsarts.com.

SUPPORT AND CONNECTION

Join The Joyous Parent for weekly live Fill Your Cup Fridays at facebook.com/groups/playfulparentsonthejoyousjourney.

Perinatal Loss Support Group – Homegrown Families Perinatal Bereavement Parent Support Group is for families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death. For details, visit ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com.

The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is an evidence-based program gives parents confidence and in turn, helps them raise confident children. Local parents and caregivers have access to this free, positive parenting course online. Access Triple P resources at triplepwnc.com or triplep-parenting.com.

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is offered for parents/caregivers and children ages birth – 5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated childcare. Free classes will be held at Asheville Primary School and possibly other locations, depending on COVID protocols and availability. The program is free. Registration is required. Families attend one day per week. Classes for children birth – 35 months are 9:30 – 11 a.m. Mondays – Thursdays and classes for children ages 3 – 5 are 9 – 10:30 a.m. Mondays – Thursdays. For those with children ages birth – 35 months, contact Grace Ragaller at grace.ragaller@acsgmail.net . For families with 3- – 5-year-olds, contact Marna Holland at marna.holland@acsgmail.net.

This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: WNCP February 2022 Things to do and Calendar of Events