MPAC is again sponsoring a 4th of July Block Party at the soccer fields at North Buncombe High School.  Here’s the release, “hot off the press”, with more details to come as we get closer to the celebration:

At MPAC, we believe strongly that a fitting celebration of our nation’s independence is in order ~ not an after thought!

What: MPAC’s 4th of July WNC Block Party
Where: NBHS practice soccer field (Salem Hill Rd, Weaverville)
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010, Noon-10 p.m.

This year’s MPAC’s 4th of July WNC Block Party is already even bigger than last year’s. We have had so much interest from bands that we now have two stages this year! Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band headlines and Afromotive, BAYUKA (Rasta man Jacob Marley’s Band!), Traveling Bonfires, Galen Kipar, Chris O’Neill, Jay Sanders, Red Hot Sugar Babies, Richard Schulman and many others are also on the bill. Lyric poets Pasckie Pascua, Roberto Hess and many others will read and hold a Poetic SLAM. There will be a Story Telling Competition, Asheville International Children’s Film Festival will have an exhibition, “A Taste of PUSH Asheville Fashion Runway Show” will be held on stage three!, Sports & Movement Demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the day, 3 Color Guards will present, and Allyson MacCauley will sing the National Anthem to Asheville’s Fireworks ~ Yes! Asheville’s Fireworks! We discovered last year that the venue has perfect view of Asheville’s display of fireworks! Thus, folks can see Asheville’s fireworks with no traffic hassle, tons of free parking and WAY better music!, etc. etc.

We are encouraging folks to bring a blanket and stay for the day. Other musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and set up under the trees around the park and play and jam.

Several fine artists have already secured booth space. A couple of food vendors are already on the bill. We have a few booth spaces left open for vendors at $50 for a 10×10 space. Churches, Non Profits and Civic organizations receive a booth free of charge. We are also taking applications for a few more food vendors. Contact is Randy@myMPAC.com, 828-645-2030

Christ United Methodist Church (81 Garrison Branch Road) is hosting their Fall Festival Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Here’s the info:

Christ United Methodist Church Fall Festival
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Fun for all ages!  Games, face painting, blow-ups, candy, prizes and cake walk

Event Schedule:
5:30 p.m. – Hot Dog Dinner
6-7 p.m. – Trunk-or-Treat and games
7 p.m. – Cake Walk

Weaverville First Baptist Church (63 North Main Street) hosts their annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 25, 2009, 5-8 p.m. There will be a hot dog supper at 5 p.m., and the festival will also feature games, a cake walk, pony rides, and treat bags.