Vacation Bible School at St. Matthews Anglican Church (812 Reems Creek Road ) starts Sunday:

On Sunday, August 9 St. Matthews Anglican Church will be kick off its first Vacation Bible School for ages 3-12. The VBS runs nightly from Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Church.  Call Fr. Don at 828-215-9932 for more info or to register.  All are welcome!

 Vacation Bible School at Mount Sheba Baptist Church (1008 New Stock Rd ) next week. Info:

Vacation Bible School at Mount Sheba Baptist Church
July 27- 31, 2009
6:30-9 p.m. each night
Classes for all ages from newborn up to the elderly
For more info contact Pastor Steve Rhinehart at 658-3537

Vacation Bible School at Christ United Methodist Church (81 Garrison Branch Road ) starts next week. Info:

Vacation Bible School at Christ United Methodist Church

81 Garrison Branch Road, Weaverville
Monday, July 27 -Thursday, July 30, 2009
VBS Theme:  Camp E.D.G.E.
Free dinner nightly at 5:30 p.m.
Activities from 6-8 p.m.
Register online at www.cumcweaverville.org
Questions may be sent to:  mk_hale@verizon.net or call the church office at 645-5785 (Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.)

A week long summer art class will be taught in Weaverville July 13-17 for grades K-5. As of this week she had only a few spots left for all the classes she’s teaching this summer (in Weaverville and Arden), so if you’re interested you should probably contact her sooner rather than later. Here’s the info:

Week Long Summer Art Classes 2009

What?
Week long Summer Art Camps for rising K-7th grade students.  Sessions are 2 hours per day.  Students will work with a wide range of subject matter and experiment with different creative mediums including watercolor, oil pastel, pencil, clay and collage.

Where and When?
In Weaverville:  (at Mrs. Angel’s mother’s home)
July  13-17, for grades K-5th*, 10 a.m.-Noon

In Arden: (at Mrs. Angel’s home in the Glen Arden area)
June 22-26, for grades 4th -7th*,  2-4 p.m.
July  20-24,  for grades K -4th*, 10 a.m.-Noon

*grade levels can be flexible to accommodate scheduling or siblings

How Much?
$85 per student
$40 deposit due at sign-up
Max class size is 8 students

About the art teacher
Molly Angel grew up in Western North Carolina and has taught art at Veritas Christian Academy, North Asheville Christian School, and private and group lessons.  She has a BA in Studio Art from Meredith College.  She has been teaching art for 5 years.

To Register
Call or email Mrs. Angel at furmanandmolly@hotmail.com or 681-0106 to check availability.  Then mail the following information with your check to reserve your child’s space to:  Molly Angel, 24 Pinehurst Circle, Arden, NC 28704

• Child’s Name
• Parents Name
• Age
• Grade
• Address
• Phone
• Which week and time

Students should bring a water bottle and a smock or apron (or wear older clothing).

Buncombe County outdoor pools, including North Buncombe Park Pool (892 Clark’s Chapel Road ), will open this weekend for the 2009 season. Pools will be open on weekends only until June 10. After that date the pools will be open everyday until mid August. For rules and the most up-to-date information, visit the County Pools page on the Buncombe County Government website. More info on hours, cost, and swimming lesson schedules:

Hours
Memorial Day Weekend until June 10
Saturday, 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
Sunday, 1-6:45 p.m.

June 10 until mid-August
Monday-Friday, Noon-5:45 p.m.
Friday Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
Sunday, 1-6:45 p.m.

Cost
The cost to swim is $3 per person. Discount passes are available at all Buncombe County pools and at the Administrative Office of Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services at 59 Woodfin Place in Asheville.

• 10 visits for $25
• 25 visits for $40

Friday Night Swimming
This year Buncombe County pools will offer Friday Night Swim at every pool. The evening swim is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is $2 per person.

Swimming Lessons
Swim lessons are offered Monday-Thursday. The cost is $25 per person for a session of eight of classes ($2.00 off for other children in the family). You must register and pay at the pool at which you will be attending. Sign ups go all week or until classes are full.

First Session Lessons: June 22 – July 2
Registration: Begins June 15 at 12 noon
Classes: Monday-Thursday at the following times:
11-11:45 am (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)
11-11:30 am (Preschool Class for 3 & 4 year olds)
6-6:45 pm (Levels 1, 2 and 3)

Second Session Lessons: July 20 – 30
Registration: Begins July 13 at 12 noon.
Classes: Monday-Thursday at the following times:
11-11:45 am (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)
11-11:30 am (Preschool Class for 3 & 4 year olds)
6-6:45 pm (Levels 1, 2 and 3)

Levels:
Level 1 is a water acclamation class.  Students learn to put their faces in the water, blow bubbles and are taught the prone float.
Level 2 students learn to float on their backs and begin to use their arms and legs.
Level 3 swimmers work on their front crawl and elementary backstroke.
Level 4 lessons are taught in the deep end of the pool.  Students improve their back and front crawl and begin to work on sidestroke and diving.
Level 5 students work on the four main strokes and add the butterfly stroke.
At all levels, safety is stressed and taught.

Super Sunday Specials

May 24: Welcome Students Day – All students admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
May 31: Mother’s Day – All mothers admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
July 7: County Resident’s Day – All County residents admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m. with proof of residency.
June 14: Father’s Day -  All fathers admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
June 21: Kid’s Day – All children between the ages of 3 and 12 admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
June 28: Grandparent’s Day – All grandparents admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
July 5: Independence Day – All patrons wearing a red, white or blue suit admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
July 12: Manna Food Day – Bring a can of food and be admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
July 19: Baby Day – All children age 3 and under admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
July 26: Pet Day – Bring a picture of your pet and be admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
August 2: Teen Day – All teens admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
August 9: Manna Food Day – Bring a can of food and be admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
August 16: Back to School Day – All students admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.

Joyful Noise Community Music and Arts Center  will be offering two summer camps this year, both July 20-24 at the First Presbyterian Church (30 Alabama Avenue ).  The deadline to apply is May 29. Here’s the info:

Joyful Noise Summer Music & Arts Camp

Joyful Noise Community Music & Arts Center is pleased to be offering an exceptional Summer Music & Arts Program with two concentrations:

A String Experience is an exciting new opportunity for string players of all ages and skill levels, from early intermediate to advanced. This eclectic string camp will offer orchestra, bluegrass, chamber music, and masterclass instruction, as well as a variety of electives such as music theory, improvisation, music history & appreciation, jazz, world music, dance sampler, and traditional Appalachian music & art forms. At the end of the week, students will have the opportunity to perform in ensemble groups for each other.

Through the use of dance, improvisation games, storytelling, singing and hands-on art activities, participants in the Dance & Musical Theater Adventure will have the opportunity to actively create their own short play–from script to scenery!  The finished piece will then be performed at the end of the week.

Dates: Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24
Time: 9-4:30 pm
Cost: $195/applicant; merit & financial scholarships and multiple family member discounts available
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville
Application Deadline: May 29, 2009. Enrollment is limited.
Applications can be downloaded at www.joyfulnoisecenter.org/camp.html
Camp director: Lisa Vogel, 645-0504, lvogel@evensongdesign.com

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation Services will offer swimming lessons July 14-24 at North Buncombe Park Pool:

Registration will be poolside on July 7 at 12 noon. Classes will be Monday – Thursday at the following times:

• 10-10:45 a.m. – Levels 1, 2 and 3
• 11-11:45 a.m. – Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
• 11-11:30 a.m. – Preschool Class for 3 & 4 year olds
• 6-6:45 p.m. – Levels 1, 2 and 3

These lessons are for children, but adults are allowed in with their child. The cost is $25 per person for a session of eight of classes. A $2.00 discount will be offered for families that have two or more family members enrolled. You must register and pay at the North Buncombe Park Pool. It’s located at 892 Clark’s Chapel Road. The phone number is 645-1080.

I’m told they do not have adult lessons but if they have enough interest they would consider adding a class. Private lessons are also available, for adults or children, at $15 for a 30-minute session.

About Each Level

Level 1 is the beginning of a swimming program. They will learn to blow bubbles, become comfortable putting their faces in the water, and begin to float face down (prone float).

Level 2 — they begin to add the flutter kick and float on their backs as well as learn the front crawl arms.

Level 3 — they begin to learn the back crawl and rhythmic breathing and are introduced to the butterfly kick and elementary backstroke kick.

Level 4 — they begin to improve front crawl and back crawl as well as learn the elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly arms. They also being to work more on diving.

Level 5 — they learn and improve all the strokes plus work on diving, starts and turns.

Level 6 is a continuation of all and they really begin to swim laps and learn rescue breathing and many other skills.

In each of the levels safety tips are also taught.

Pre-School class is a water acclamation class getting the younger children used to being in the water with someone else besides their parent or guardian.

Christ United Methodist Church hosts Vacation Bible School July 14-17. The theme is “Surfin’ Through the Scriptures Beach Party”. There will be dinner each night at 5:30 p.m., followed by VBS activities from 6-8 p.m. There are classes and activities available for all ages – birth through adult. For information call the church at 645-5785. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 81 Garrison Branch Road.

Weaverville First Baptist Church (63 North Main Street) hosts their Vacation Bible School, “Power Lab – Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” June 16-20 from 6-8:45 p.m. each day. It’s open to children from 3 years old to sixth graders and will feature crafts, music, games, Bible stories and more. To register contact the church office at 645-6720, or register online at https://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/FBCW2008.

Weaverville United Methodist Church holds their Vacation Bible School, “Beach Party-Surfin’ through the Scriptures”, June 9-12. Sessions are 9 a.m.-Noon each day and it’s open to the following age groups:

• Preschool 4’s & 5’s
• Elementary: Rising K – 4th grades
• Tweens: Rising 5th -6th

To register, contact Cindy Furr at 645-6721 ext. 102 or download the online registration form.

The Skills First Soccer Speed and Skills Development Academy will be held this summer at the North Buncombe Sports Park. Daily sessions begin Monday, June 9. The details:

Who: Girls and Boys, ages 8-18, grouped by age and skill
What: Soccer specific speed and skills training to increase coordination and agility
When: Summer 2008, with daily (5:30-7:30 p.m.) sessions beginning Monday, June 9- Friday, August 11
Where: North Buncombe Sports Park, North Buncombe High School
How much: $80 per four sessions enrollment. One day equals one session. Sessions need not be consecutive. All participants will receive a Skills First! Soccer Skills and Speed Academy t-shirt at the end of their first four sessions. Enrollment will be limited to ensure personalized attention.
About: Coach Randy Bassham is a seasoned, licensed youth soccer skills trainer. Randy has worked one on one with coach Cochi Vansuela, U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams’ speed coach, in order to develop this soccer specific speed and skills training for kids. Skills First! is designed to enhance layers’ eye to foot coordination, making it much easier for them to assimilate complex in-game moves. Games and skills drills are held in a fun and supportive environment with good self-esteem and team-based leadership skills a primary focus.
Registration Information: Contact Randy at 645-2030.

Vacation Bible School will be held at North Point Baptist Church June 16-20. The theme is “Outrigger Island” and it will be held daily from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Weekday Ministry Building at 119 Monticello Road. It is open to anyone ages 4 years through sixth grade (ie, those who just completed sixth grade).  For more information call North Point Baptist Church at 658-2226.

Week-long summer art classes will take place in Weaverville June 9-13 for K-6th grade students.  Here’s the details: 

What:  Week long Summer Art Camps for rising K-6th grade students.  Sessions are 2 hours per day.  Students will work with a wide range of subject matter and experiment with different creative mediums including watercolor, oil pastel, pencil, clay and collage.

Where:  Weaverville at Mrs. Angel’s mother’s home

When:  June 9-13.  K-3rd grades: 10 a.m.-Noon; 3rd-6th grades: 1-3 p.m.
(Grade levels can be flexible to accommodate scheduling or siblings)

Who:  Mrs. Angel grew up in Western North Carolina and teaches art at Veritas Christian Academy. She has a BA in Studio Art from Meredith College and has been teaching art for 4 years.

How much:  $80 per student.  $40 deposit due at sign-up.

How many:  Maximum class size is 8 students.

More info:  Contact Mrs. Angel at furmanandmolly@hotmail.com or 681-0106.

From the Joyful Noise Music and Arts Center:

Joyful Noise Music and Arts Center is offering clogging and Irish step dance classes at beginning and Intermediate levels starting in June. Classes take place at 30 Alabama Avenue in Weaverville.

Mondays – Intermediate Level Classes

• 5:30 p.m. – Kids clogging ages 5-9
• 6:30 p.m. – Irish step
• 7:30 p.m. – Clogging ages 10 through adult.

Tuesdays – Beginning Level Classes

• 5:30 p.m. – Kids clogging ages 5-9
• 6:30 p.m. – Irish step
• 7:30 p.m. – Clogging ages 10 through adult

Each hour long class is $12 per class. There will also be a week long intensive summer camp July 14-19 offering several forms of traditional percussive dance. Please contact Dance Program director Heidi Kulas for more information at 410-212-3215 or cloggerina@charter.net.