Events Calendar
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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.
Visit : fictionaddiction.com
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.
**RESCHEDULED**
All tickets purchased for the original dates will be transferred to the new/rescheduled dates. We are very sorry that this has happened but we thank you for all of your support and understanding on this matter.
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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.
A toast to the Kiwanis Club of Asheville as we celebrate the 22nd year of the Biltmore-Kiwanis 15K/5K Classic on the Biltmore Estate and the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis. This majestic course should be on every runners list to run again and again! Starting at the estate winery, we will wind through scenic property, passing by America’s oldest private residence and through the fragrant gardens, taking in the undisturbed beauty that the Vanderbilts fell in love with over a century ago.
Registration
Online registration for the Biltmore-Kiwanis 15K/5K Classic will open at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 1 and will close on Thursday, May 2 at 9:00 PM.
Start Times
15K – 7:30 AM
5K – 7:45 AM
All races start at Antler Hill Village
Entry Fees
September 1-December 31, 2018: 15K-$55, 5K-$40
January 1-March 31, 2019: 15K-$60, 5K-$45
April 1 thru race day: 15K-$65, 5K-$50
All entry fees include one entry ticket onto the Biltmore Estate (excluding the house) through 1:00 PM on race day.
A spectator ticket is required for each guest that is not running the race or that is not volunteering. These tickets may be purchased at packet pick-up from a Biltmore Estate representative. The cost per race day spectator ticket is $23 plus tax.
Course(s)
Both races are run entirely on the scenic grounds of the Biltmore Estate. During the event, vehicular traffic will be limited and controlled. Both courses are USATF certified. Chip timing will be used for both races. Pre-race training prior to the event is prohibited since the entire course is on paved roads with heavy vehicular traffic and on the private property of the Biltmore Estate. Due to directional flow for traffic, it will not be possible to drive the course as it is to be run. All participants must be off the course prior to 9:45 a.m.
15K Course Description
The 15K course is run entirely on the scenic grounds of the Biltmore Estate. Beginning at the Winery Village area, the course climbs to the Deerpark Restaurant then descends and climbs along the main road to Biltmore House, where runners will loop in front of its massive front doors. Runners will then circle through the Walled Garden, pass by the Azalea Garden and lagoon along the French Broad River, and finish by returning to the Winery. The first half of the course has two challenging hills, while the second half is downhill-to-flat.
5K Course Description
The 5K course is run entirely on the scenic grounds of the Biltmore Estate. The 5K Course is a flat, out-and-back course starting at the Winery and paralleling the French Broad River. It is a great course to get a running PR!
Course maps are on our website
http://bit.ly/BiltmoreKiwanisClassic
Packet Pickup/Late Registration
Saturday, May 4 – 12:00-8:00 PM – TBA
Sunday, May 5 – 6:00-7:00 AM – Group Sales Parking Lot, Biltmore Estate (1 Lodge Street, Asheville NC 28803)
Asheville Pre/Post Race Events
Friday, May 3 – TBA
Saturday, May 4 – TBA
Stuff
All Biltmore-Kiwanis 5K/15K Classic runners will receive a short-sleeve cotton/tech blend shirt. Those wanting a short-sleeve tech shirt may pay $5 extra during registration.
Shirts will be ordered on April 18 so anyone registering after that date may not receive a shirt and/or in the size they prefer. We encourage you to register before this date.
For the third consecutive year, we are offering a commemorative race medal for our runners to purchase! Whether you are just now registering or have already signed up, you are able to purchase this gorgeous trinket within your account under add-ons. Last year we sold out three weeks before the race so make sure you purchase yours today!
Awards
15K
Special awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups:
15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
5K
Special awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups:
15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Additional Details & Registration Link
http://bit.ly/Biltmore-Kiwanis15Kand5KClassic
http://bit.ly/Biltmore-Kiwanis-Classic
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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.
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].
The Upper South Carolina Council of the Navy League is pleased to announce that Lieutenant Commander Bob Overturf, USN (ret), will be the guest speaker at its May 7, 2019, dinner program at the Poinsett Club in Greenville, SC.
On October 12, 2000, eleven months before the 9/11 attacks, the United States guided missile destroyer USS Cole docked in the Yemen port of Aden to refuel. On that sunny morning, the 8,400-ton destroyer was shattered by an enormous explosion. The ship had been attacked by al-Qaida suicide bombers in a small boat loaded with explosives. LCDR Overturf was part of the crew of nearly 300 and survived the blast that claimed the lives of 17 sailors.
Battered and injured, the crew members spent the next day and a half working to save the ship. There were no waiting ambulances or firefighters to assist, only the shaken crew of the Cole. It took another 36 to 48 hours for another Navy ship to arrive. The crew had to fight for the next 18 days to keep the ship afloat, to survive.
The public is cordially invited to join us for this unique opportunity to hear first-hand from an officer serving aboard the Cole about the events leading up to the attack, the heroic efforts by the crew to save the ship, and the aftermath that affected both the crew and the future of US Navy rules of engagement. LCDR Overturf played a critical role in saving the Cole and for his efforts he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal by the Secretary of the Navy.
Tickets are $33 per person and include dinner. For details and reservation information, please go to: http://bit.ly/NavyLeagueDinner050719 or email [email protected].
The Navy League is a civilian non-profit organization whose mission is to support the sea services: Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US-Flagged Merchant Marine. It does this through informational programs, support of sea service personnel and their families, youth programs, and other local area programs.
Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.
Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.
For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].
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.
Visit : fictionaddiction.com
Sick of tragic news? Want to make a difference? Come join the Charleston chapter of Moms Demand Action to see how you can get involved in the gun violence prevention movement.
Please RSVP: https://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event/18284/signup/?source=mdmo_MomsTakeAction&akid=&zip=
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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.
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.
(Men’s Golf) NCAA Regionals (TBA)
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.
(Men’s Golf) NCAA Regionals (TBA)
(Men’s Golf) NCAA Regionals (TBA)
The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.
(Men’s Golf) NCAA Regionals (TBA)
Beep! Beep! It’s a Jeep Meet! In honor of the Jeep Fantastic, and the jeep loving staff, we are starting a monthly Jeep Meet at the brewery. Every third Wednesday of the month bring out your Jeeps for a fun night with other Jeep driving pals. This first meet will be a meet & greet, and we hope to host other events at the meet like car shows, how to workshops, and more. Show your jeep keys to the beertenders and get 10% discount off your first Ciclops pint!
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