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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Mom’s throw FREE at Craft Axe Throwing
May 14 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Craft Axe Throwing

Embark on a thrilling adventure this Mother’s Day at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!

From May 12th to 15th we’re rolling out the red carpet for moms with an unbeatable offer: moms throw completely FREE! It’s our way of honoring and celebrating the incredible moms out there. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter competition and the satisfying thud of axes hitting the bullseye.

Get mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day one to remember at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 15 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mom’s throw FREE at Craft Axe Throwing
May 15 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Craft Axe Throwing

Embark on a thrilling adventure this Mother’s Day at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!

From May 12th to 15th we’re rolling out the red carpet for moms with an unbeatable offer: moms throw completely FREE! It’s our way of honoring and celebrating the incredible moms out there. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter competition and the satisfying thud of axes hitting the bullseye.

Get mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day one to remember at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 16 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Storytime at Fiction Addiction
May 16 @ 10:30 am
Fiction Addiction

Fiction Addiction Storytime

Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime at our shop at 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 every Thursday morning at 10:30am.

Bring your preschool children to Fiction Addiction for a free weekly storytime reading. Call us at 864-675-0540 or email us at [email protected] for the name of the book we will be reading each week. Children will also receive a coloring page associated with the story.

Visit : fictionaddiction.com

True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

Friday, May 17, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 17 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 18 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Sunday, May 19, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 19 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
May 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Knit-n-Give
May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Mission Rathbun House

Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults.  Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm.  Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.

Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities

 

 

Monday, May 20, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 20 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 21 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Empower Hour
May 21 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 22 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 23 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Storytime at Fiction Addiction
May 23 @ 10:30 am
Fiction Addiction

Fiction Addiction Storytime

Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime at our shop at 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 every Thursday morning at 10:30am.

Bring your preschool children to Fiction Addiction for a free weekly storytime reading. Call us at 864-675-0540 or email us at [email protected] for the name of the book we will be reading each week. Children will also receive a coloring page associated with the story.

Visit : fictionaddiction.com

True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
May 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

City Dance
May 23 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.