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Thursday, September 2, 2010
Recommended for high school sophomores, juniors, and parents
Presentation will include:
· Learning College Admissions Basics
· Creating a College List
· Determining what you want from a college
· Getting Organized
· Finding the Right Resources
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: MAHEC – 501 Biltmore Avenue, Classroom 1
Cost: FREE
Presenter: Jessica Browning, Full Potential College Planning
Click here for the registration form.
Fax registration form to (828)257-4768 or email to registration@mahec.net
For Questions: email: healthcareers@mahec.net or 828.257.4461
Registration will be accepted on first come – first served basis
What could that start?
We can start something Big!
On Thursday, August 26th, we kicked off an effort to begin the adventure of a lifetime for 60 young people in Buncombe County. That night, 15 adults stepped up to become Bigs. They have already put us 1/4 of the way to our goal! If you have ever thought about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, now is the time. Visit our Volunteer page to learn more.
There are lots of events on the horizon, and we want you to be a part of them all. Save these dates for Big fun!
September 21: Big Brothers Big Sisters day at The Hop Ice Cream Cafe. 20% of all sales benefit us!
September 26: “It’s Big Time!” A Circus to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters at the JCC of Asheville
October 17: The Little Big Ride comes to town.
December 4: Buncombe County Holiday Party
The coupon link below is good for 30% off any in-store Gap, Old Navy or Banana Republic purchase from Thursday, August 26th through Sunday, August 29th – just in time for back to school. The best part is 5% is given directly back to Big Brothers Big Sisters! Please print this coupon and take it with you to the store.
Last spring, you helped Big Brothers Big Sisters raise over $200,000 in three days, just by shopping! Don’t be stingy either; send this coupon to your friends, family, coworkers and anyone who would like to save some money. All your Facebook friends will love you for posting this on your page. Thanks for helping us make the best of this great offer!
…Aug. 8th, the BBBS annual Pool Party and Picnic at Matthew’s in Columbus – a Splash Hit!
…Aug. 16th, Landrum Schools open.
…Aug 19th-Sep 12th, The 39 Steps @ Flat Rock Playhouse, Hitchcock meets Monty Python in this fast-paced whodunit. Polk matches call 859-9230 for free passes.
…Aug 20th, Sol Driven Train at Rogers Park, Tryon. Their kids’ concert kicks off the night at 7:PM. Free admission, donations welcome at gate. Concessions available: pizza, ice cream, soft drinks, water.
…Aug 21st, Life Without, Voices of Children with Incarcerated Parents, documentary film, free. 7:PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville (1 Edwin Pl. corner of Charlotte St & Edwin Pl)
…Aug. 25th, Polk Schools open.
Remember to shop local! Area farmers’ markets are open through Sept. Green Creek Family Life Ctr on Tuesdays, 5-7:30PM; downtown Tryon -, Thursdays 4-6:PM; Saluda – Fridays 4:30-6:30PM on Main St; Columbus – Beginning April 10, Saturdays 8-11:30AM in front of the Polk County Historic Courthouse
Coming up in September: Town of Tryon’s 125th Birthday on Labor Day weekend! Visit nc-mountains.org for more info.
…Fri, Sept 3rd, Fire Cracker Jazz Band, grand finale of Summer Tracks in Rogers Park, Tryon, 7:PM. Free admission, donations welcome at gate. Concessions available: pizza, ice cream, soft drinks, water.
- 7 pm Bingo at The American Legion Hall, 828-859-6296
- Feature movie at Tryon Theatre 828-859-6811
- Shops, pubs, galleries, open late
…Sat, Sept 4th, food, music, kids’ activities on Melrose, parade at 11:AM, exhibits, Tryon Toy Makers’ House and Museum grand opening, and Poetry Workshop by North Carolina Poet Laureate–learn the secrets of good poetry from Tryon resident and Big Sister Cathy Smith Bowers.
Award-winning film maker, Melissa Mummert’s work in Charlotte with children of incarcerated parents has resulted in a powerful, thought-provoking 35 minute documentary Life Without, Voices of Children with Incarcerated Parents.
She and several of the children, who made short films of their lives that together make up the documentary, will be in Asheville to screen the film and lead a discussion on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 7 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville (1 Edwin Pl. corner of Charlotte St & Edwin Pl)
Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Criminal Justice, the church’s Human Rights Task Force, and the Social Action Committee of the UU Congregation of the Swannanoa Valley, the film is free is open to the public.
If you and your Little are in to knitting, weaving, spinning, felting, or pretty much anything to do with fiber and yarn, we have a great opportunity for you. If you like cute furry animals, like rabbits, sheep, angora goats, or Llamas and Alpacas, get ready to have fun. If you have been curious about any of these things, but don’t know where to begin, then get ready. The Southern Appalachian Fiber Fair is coming to the WNC Ag Center on October 22-24th. Big Sister Crystal Lawrence is part of the team which is putting the event together. She is looking for matches who can help turning skeins of yarn into balls (there is a simple device involved that does the job quickly.) Fair attendees will be charged a small fee for this service and the proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Matches who volunteer for a two hour shift will get free entry to the fair. For more information, visit the fair’s website http://www.saffsite.org. To volunteer, call Crystal at 242-3446.
Mondays at 6PM – Yoga
Wednesdays at 10:30AM – Tai Chi
All Classes are Free and open to the public.
Questions and information at astonparkfit@gmail.com
Also, free balls and equipment to use…
Just ask what is available to check out at the desk; leave a personal item at the desk (keys, hat, etc.) and you get it back when you return the equipment.
Join us for Kids Care!
Join us on August 28 from 10 to 11:30 for our next project with Hands On Asheville. We will be making crafts and activity booklets for Meals on Wheels participants. Please visit the Hands On website for more information. Click here for the project listing.
Want to get out of town with your Little? Here is a great opportunity from Lake James State Park:
“Lake James State Park is holding Kid Camp from 10 a.m.-noon each Friday through Aug. 13. Come for just one program or come for all. Each week will be a different wild topic. Kid Camp is free of charge but we ask that you register by calling the park office at 652-5047.
Kid Camp for July 16 is “Meet A Tree.” Take a short hike to learn about the parts of a tree, the life cycle, look at tree cookies and more. Meet at the picnic shelter at 10 a.m. A canoe excursion is also planned for this weekend – at 10 a.m. July 17. Join Park Ranger Clay Veasey for a leisurely morning paddle along the shores of Lake James. Bring water and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. The rangers will provide canoes, paddles and life jackets. Due to the nature of this program, audience size will be limited to 14 spaces. Call 652-5047 to register by noon on July 16. Only individuals who are registered will be allowed to attend. The canoe excursion is for ages 7 and up. Meet at the park office at 9 a.m.”
