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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
7TH ANNUAL REUSE CONTEST
Aug 15 all-day

For the seventh consecutive year, the Asheville Habitat
ReStore at 31 Meadow Road near Biltmore Village is encouraging residents to show off their
creativity and talent for a chance to win in the ReStore ReUse Contest. Garden shed, artist
studio, chicken coop…tree house, playhouse, tiny house…if you recently built a structure like
this using predominantly reused building materials, Habitat wants to know. The contest runs
July 1-August 31 and submissions must be sent electronically. Information and entry form will
be available on ashevillehabitat.org starting July 1 st .
The purpose of the contest is to showcase innovative building projects constructed
predominantly of used building materials. “Our customers often tell us about the projects they
make using materials purchased at the ReStore. This contest is a great way to showcase their
projects and inspire others to reuse, recycle and repurpose usable materials,” said Scott
Stetson, ReStore General Manager.  Five judges will select winners in the following categories: Furniture, Homesteading, Live
and/or Work Space, Home Décor, Youth (age 16 and under), and Best in Show. Winners will
be announced in
mid-September.

Mamma Mia!
Aug 15 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

The #1 most requested musical at FRP and international phenomenon…MAMMA MIA!

Dance the night away to such ABBA favorites as “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “The Winner Takes It All” and “Thank you for the Music” in this delightful musical comedy and Broadway sensation.

Following the release of the brand new musical movie, Mamma Mia 2 in movie theaters on July 20th, see where it all began at the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage from July 27th to August 18th as WE present Mamma Mia!

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

Thursday, August 16, 2018
7TH ANNUAL REUSE CONTEST
Aug 16 all-day

For the seventh consecutive year, the Asheville Habitat
ReStore at 31 Meadow Road near Biltmore Village is encouraging residents to show off their
creativity and talent for a chance to win in the ReStore ReUse Contest. Garden shed, artist
studio, chicken coop…tree house, playhouse, tiny house…if you recently built a structure like
this using predominantly reused building materials, Habitat wants to know. The contest runs
July 1-August 31 and submissions must be sent electronically. Information and entry form will
be available on ashevillehabitat.org starting July 1 st .
The purpose of the contest is to showcase innovative building projects constructed
predominantly of used building materials. “Our customers often tell us about the projects they
make using materials purchased at the ReStore. This contest is a great way to showcase their
projects and inspire others to reuse, recycle and repurpose usable materials,” said Scott
Stetson, ReStore General Manager.  Five judges will select winners in the following categories: Furniture, Homesteading, Live
and/or Work Space, Home Décor, Youth (age 16 and under), and Best in Show. Winners will
be announced in
mid-September.

Mamma Mia!
Aug 16 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

The #1 most requested musical at FRP and international phenomenon…MAMMA MIA!

Dance the night away to such ABBA favorites as “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “The Winner Takes It All” and “Thank you for the Music” in this delightful musical comedy and Broadway sensation.

Following the release of the brand new musical movie, Mamma Mia 2 in movie theaters on July 20th, see where it all began at the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage from July 27th to August 18th as WE present Mamma Mia!

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

Sewn Together: Sew Smart
Aug 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Headquarters Library

Room: The SPARK-Makerspace
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Tap into your inner fashionista by learning how to sew. During this three-part group class you will learn basic sewing skills that lead up to using a pattern to complete a project. Registering for the first session reserves your seat for all three sessions. To register call 864-596-3505 or visit the Reference Desk.

August 2: Basic Sewing Part 1. Learn to safely operate a sewing machine, thread a needle, wind a bobbin and basic seams.

August 9: Basic Sewing Part 2. Learn how to read and cut a pattern as well as how to choose fabric for your projects.

August 16: Basic Sewing Part 3. Learn how to follow pattern and sew project together.

Adult DIY: Decorate Wind Chimes
Aug 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Boiling Springs Library

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Catie Turner
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665
Contact Email: [email protected]

Have fun painting wooden wind chimes and hanging them outside to brighten your porch. Since supplies are limited, please register by visiting the Circulation Desk or contacting the Boiling Springs Library. See you there.

Special Storytime Event – Tiptoe into Kindergarten
Aug 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Landrum Library

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218

Join us for a special storytime event. We will celebrate the end of the summer and beginning of a new school year as several of our friends start preschool and kindergarten this fall. We will read about kindergarten and then “tiptoe” in with a sensory barefoot path.

Chesnee History Group
Aug 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Category: Special Events
Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Join our discussion on the history of Chesnee and the surrounding area.

Gentle Exercise
Aug 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Boiling Springs Library

Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

For adults who need gentle yet effective exercise, please join us every Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

Stitching 411
Aug 16 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Cyrill-Westside Library

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Cathy Litteral
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815
Contact Email: [email protected]

Bring your current knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching or other stitchery project to work on. Share your expertise or learn from other enthusiasts. Free and open to the public.

Love, Simon Screening
Aug 16 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Cowpens Library

Category: Film Showings
Contact Phone: 864-463-0430

Hang out and watch the much loved movie adaptation of Simon VS the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertelli. Open to teens 12-18.

Tween Game Night
Aug 16 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Inman Library

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Lauren
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

It’s game night at the Inman Library. Video games, Exploding Kittens, and more will be available. Snacks will be provided.

DIY Paracord Art
Aug 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Woodruff Library

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-476-8770

Come to the Woodruff Library and learn how to make different crafts out of parachute cord. This program is open to teens ages 12-18, in grades 7-12. Snacks Provided.

Fuse Beads
Aug 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pacolet Library

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Alice Pennington
Contact Phone: 864-474-0421
Contact Email: [email protected]

Create a fuse bead necklace or key chain. Ages 12-18 welcome.

Pencil Catapult Back to School STEM
Aug 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Boiling Springs Library

Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Amanda Flaim
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665
Contact Email: [email protected]

Challenge yourself and see what you can create with rubberbands and a box of number two pencils.

Adult Game Night
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Chesnee Library

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-461-2423

Hang out with friends and enjoy a relaxing night of games. Games and refreshments will be provided by the Library.

Author Event with Thomas McConnell
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Boiling Springs Library

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665

Hub City Press presents local author Thomas McConnell in partnership with the Boiling Springs Library. McConnell will discuss his newest book, “The Wooden King.” The novel tells the story of Victor Trn and his family in Czechoslovakia at the beginning of World War II.

Sewn Together: Sew Smart
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Headquarters Library

Room: The SPARK-Makerspace
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Tap into your inner fashionista by learning how to sew. During this three-part group class you will learn basic sewing skills that lead up to using a pattern to complete a project. Registering for the first session reserves your seat for all three sessions. To register call 864-596-3505 or visit the Reference Desk.

August 2: Basic Sewing Part 1. Learn to safely operate a sewing machine, thread a needle, wind a bobbin and basic seams.

August 9: Basic Sewing Part 2. Learn how to read and cut a pattern as well as how to choose fabric for your projects.

August 16: Basic Sewing Part 3. Learn how to follow pattern and sew project together.

Family Game Night
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cyrill-Westside Library

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Billy
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815
Contact Email: [email protected]

Join us for a fun and relaxing family game night before school starts back.

Thrillers on Thursday Mystery Book Club
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Inman Library

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Please join us as we discuss “Amy Snow” by Tracy Rees. Light refreshments will be served.