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SUMMARY:Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a social gathering for those experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s\, dementia or memory loss\, and their accompanying care partners. We will have some live music to listen to\, and  volunteers and therapy dogs from the 5 Paws Therapy Group will be present. All dogs are registered through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. R \negistration is suggested\, but not required. \n \n 
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/memory-cafe-4/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fermentation Part One: Kombucha
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free\, three-part series as we learn the basics of fermentation and the science behind it. Led by Erin Massey\, NC Cooperative Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences Agent\, each session will combine expert instruction with practical experience so you can create healthy and delicious fermented foods at home!  Space is limited\, and registration is required.  Attend one session\, or all of them!  Sign up below to reserve your seat.  \nIn Part One of the series\, you’ll learn to make your own effervescent kombucha and grow your own SCOBY.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/fermentation-part-one-kombucha/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga at the Library!\nClass starts at 9:30 am\, and instructor Clare Desmelik leads the series. Class will take place in the library amphitheater April through November.  We’ll move inside to the Rogow Room during the colder months from December – March. There are no rain dates\, but the porch might be an alternate location for gentle rain.  Yoga is an ancient practice that uses a series of seated and standing body poses held with a focus on the breath and the inner experience.  Yoga is a great mood booster and increases flexibility of mind and body. Everyone is welcome!  This class is free and open to all ages and experiences levels.  Pop in for a single class or attend them all. \nBring a yoga mat or towel and water\, and be sure to dress in layers!\nClare Desmelik has been practicing yoga since the early 2000’s and believes it to be a saving grace. She trusts in the power of taking a deep breath\, as well as taking some ‘time in’ to notice and find awareness in the body.  She feels that anyone’s emotional\, physical\, or mental health will benefit from a gentle yoga practice.  It helps reclaim your sense of calm and quiets the mind; it helps you find freedom and courage in your heart; and it allows you to feel strength and poise in your capable body. She has been enjoying teaching yoga in the Brevard and Asheville area since 2016.  She brings an approachable and revitalizing ‘go with the flow’ vibe to her classes\, which are suitable for any and all!   Clare is also the Spanish and Yoga teacher at Mountain Sun Community School\, a full-time advocate for childhood cancer and pediatric brain tumor awareness\, a grateful mom of two awesome boys\, and is often seen with her golden retrievers. She is authentically convinced that ‘Love Heals’ and yoga is all about love.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/yoga-4/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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SUMMARY:Cookbook Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s Cookbook Club!\nEach month we look at cookbooks\, do a little cooking\, and meet to talk about our experiences. \nFor May’s meeting\, we’ll cook from When Southern Women Cook: History\, Lore\, and 300 Recipes with Contributions by 70 Women Writers edited by Morgan Bolling. This is a first-of-its-kind cookbook featuring more than 300 America’s Test Kitchen recipes and fascinating insights into the culinary heroes of the American South. Tour the diverse history of the region through the voices of women contributors who’ve shaped the cuisine. \nRegistered participants can stop by the library to review the book and choose a recipe to make and share with the other participants. We’ll taste each other’s culinary creations\, talk about the cookbook\, share what we learned and swap recipes. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/cookbook-club-23/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T130000
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SUMMARY:Fermentation Part Two: Sauerkraut
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free\, three-part series as we learn the basics of fermentation and the science behind it. Led by Erin Massey\, NC Cooperative Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences Agent\, each session will combine expert instruction with practical experience so you can create healthy and delicious fermented foods at home!  Space is limited\, and registration is required.  Attend one session\, or all of them!  Sign up below to reserve your seat.  \nIn Part Two of the series\, we’ll learn to make delicious\, probiotic-rich sauerkraut from scratch.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/fermentation-part-two-sauerkraut/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T093000
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SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga at the Library!\nClass starts at 9:30 am\, and instructor Clare Desmelik leads the series. Class will take place in the library amphitheater April through November.  We’ll move inside to the Rogow Room during the colder months from December – March. There are no rain dates\, but the porch might be an alternate location for gentle rain.  Yoga is an ancient practice that uses a series of seated and standing body poses held with a focus on the breath and the inner experience.  Yoga is a great mood booster and increases flexibility of mind and body. Everyone is welcome!  This class is free and open to all ages and experiences levels.  Pop in for a single class or attend them all. \nBring a yoga mat or towel and water\, and be sure to dress in layers!\nClare Desmelik has been practicing yoga since the early 2000’s and believes it to be a saving grace. She trusts in the power of taking a deep breath\, as well as taking some ‘time in’ to notice and find awareness in the body.  She feels that anyone’s emotional\, physical\, or mental health will benefit from a gentle yoga practice.  It helps reclaim your sense of calm and quiets the mind; it helps you find freedom and courage in your heart; and it allows you to feel strength and poise in your capable body. She has been enjoying teaching yoga in the Brevard and Asheville area since 2016.  She brings an approachable and revitalizing ‘go with the flow’ vibe to her classes\, which are suitable for any and all!   Clare is also the Spanish and Yoga teacher at Mountain Sun Community School\, a full-time advocate for childhood cancer and pediatric brain tumor awareness\, a grateful mom of two awesome boys\, and is often seen with her golden retrievers. She is authentically convinced that ‘Love Heals’ and yoga is all about love.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/yoga-4/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T193000
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SUMMARY:David Joy: Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference Author Readings
DESCRIPTION:Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference faculty member David Joy will give public readings of his work at the Transylvania County Library on Saturday\, May 16\, at 7:30 pm.  \nSponsored by the Transylvania County Library Foundation and Brevard College\, The Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference (LGRWC) offers a unique creative experience for writers\, exploring the theme “A Sense of Place.” Conference participants will work closely with award-winning writers Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle\, Terrance Hayes\, and Elizabeth Rush. In addition\, conference faculty will present public readings of their work on Friday\, May 16 at Brevard College’s Porter Center and Saturday\, May 17 at the Transylvania County Library.  Both events are free to attend and open to the community. Highland Books will be on-site with books for sale\, and the authors will be available to sign copies after their presentations. Workshop attendees were selected based on applications submitted last fall; applications for May 2027 workshops will open in September 2026. \n \nFiction workshop leader David Joy grew up in the Piedmont along the Catawba River\, moved away at eighteen\, and has spent the last 22 years 100 miles west in the mountains of Jackson County. His work is place-driven and deeply rooted to Appalachia\, and has been translated into six languages. In 2023\, his debut novel was adapted to film starring Billy Bob Thornton and Robin Wright. David Joy is a critically acclaimed author known for his raw\, unflinching portrayals of life in rural Appalachia. With novels that pulse with tension\, beauty\, and heartbreak\, Joy has established himself as one of the foremost voices in contemporary Southern literature. His works delve into the complexities of poverty\, crime\, family\, and the human spirit\, capturing both the grit and grace of a region too often misunderstood. Joy is the author of five novels\, including Those We Thought We Knew (winner of the 2023 Willie Morris Award and the 2023 Thomas Wolfe Prize)\, When These Mountains Burn (winner of the 2020 Dashiell Hammett Award)\, The Line That Held Us (winner of the 2018 Southern Book Prize)\, The Weight of This World\, and Where All Light Tends to Go (Edgar finalist for Best First Novel). His stories and creative nonfiction have appeared in a number of publications\, most recently Garden & Gun\, The New York Times Magazine\, and TIME. He is also the author of the memoir Growing Gills: A Fly Fisherman’s Journey and a coeditor of Gather at the River: Twenty-Five Authors on Fishing\, a book he spearheaded to raise money for the CAST For Kids Foundation. Joy lives in Tuckasegee\, North Carolina with his dog Edie Munster. \n  \n 
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/david-joy-looking-glass-rock-writers-conference-author-readings/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T150000
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SUMMARY:Fermentation Part Three: Kimchi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free\, three-part series as we learn the basics of fermentation and the science behind it. Led by Erin Massey\, NC Cooperative Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences Agent\, each session will combine expert instruction with practical experience so you can create healthy and delicious fermented foods at home!  Space is limited\, and registration is required.  Attend one session\, or all of them!  Sign up below to reserve your seat.  \nIn Part Three of the series\, you’ll learn how to prepare your own version of this spicy side-dish\, kimchi!
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/fermentation-part-three-kimchi/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
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SUMMARY:Noontime Notions - Documenting Biodiversity in the Smokies: What We’ve Found\, What It Means\, and What Comes Next
DESCRIPTION:The Noontime Notions series continues.  The program will begin at noon in the Rogow Room at the Transylvania County Library. Noontime Notions programs feature authors\, performers\, and presenters providing engaging notions for consideration\, enjoyment\, and discovery.   The program is made possible by the Friends of the Library and will last approximately one hour. \nSince 1998\, the small nonprofit Discover Life in America has been documenting life in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Its flagship project\, the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI)\, is based on the bold question: “What if we listed every living thing in the Smokies to better understand just how biodiverse the park actually is?”. Twenty-eight years later\, the ATBI includes over 22\,800 known species. Even more impressive\, over 1000 of those species are completely new to science. Now\, in an era of increased conservation threats like climate change and insect decline\, it’s time to turn this dataset into focused action. This talk will cover the history of this incredible organization\, dive into some of the most fascinating species in the ATBI\, and discuss how this data can transform the way that all of us conserve biodiversity in Southern Appalachia.\n\nSam Rosolina is the Vice President of Applied Innovation at Microbial Insights\, a laboratory focused on the use of bioremediation to address soil and groundwater contamination. He also serves as Board Chair for Discover Life in America\, one of the four nonprofit partners of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Born and raised in northeast Tennessee\, Sam developed an early appreciation for nature and has spent his career working to protect it. He holds a BA from Berea College and a PhD from the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville.\n 
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/noontime-notions-documenting-biodiversity-in-the-smokies-what-weve-found-what-it-means-and-what-comes-next/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T103000
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SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga at the Library!\nClass starts at 9:30 am\, and instructor Clare Desmelik leads the series. Class will take place in the library amphitheater April through November.  We’ll move inside to the Rogow Room during the colder months from December – March. There are no rain dates\, but the porch might be an alternate location for gentle rain.  Yoga is an ancient practice that uses a series of seated and standing body poses held with a focus on the breath and the inner experience.  Yoga is a great mood booster and increases flexibility of mind and body. Everyone is welcome!  This class is free and open to all ages and experiences levels.  Pop in for a single class or attend them all. \nBring a yoga mat or towel and water\, and be sure to dress in layers!\nClare Desmelik has been practicing yoga since the early 2000’s and believes it to be a saving grace. She trusts in the power of taking a deep breath\, as well as taking some ‘time in’ to notice and find awareness in the body.  She feels that anyone’s emotional\, physical\, or mental health will benefit from a gentle yoga practice.  It helps reclaim your sense of calm and quiets the mind; it helps you find freedom and courage in your heart; and it allows you to feel strength and poise in your capable body. She has been enjoying teaching yoga in the Brevard and Asheville area since 2016.  She brings an approachable and revitalizing ‘go with the flow’ vibe to her classes\, which are suitable for any and all!   Clare is also the Spanish and Yoga teacher at Mountain Sun Community School\, a full-time advocate for childhood cancer and pediatric brain tumor awareness\, a grateful mom of two awesome boys\, and is often seen with her golden retrievers. She is authentically convinced that ‘Love Heals’ and yoga is all about love.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/yoga-4/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20260316T225534Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Connection
DESCRIPTION:Take some time out of your week and get crafty with us!  We’ll explore a different craft technique at each of these programs on the 4th Tuesday of the month.  Each session will include light instruction and a bit of guidance as you explore your creative side.  These programs are for adults\, and registration is required. \nMay’s Project: Kinusaiga fabric art\nThis month we are trying our hands at a project inspired by the Japanese art of kinusaiga. In this cozy\, no-sew craft we’ll combine scrap fabrics of different colors and textures to create unique collage-like art pieces.  \n\n.\n\nRegistration opens May 1. Check back here for registration link.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/craft-connection-41/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
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SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga at the Library!\nClass starts at 9:30 am\, and instructor Clare Desmelik leads the series. Class will take place in the library amphitheater April through November.  We’ll move inside to the Rogow Room during the colder months from December – March. There are no rain dates\, but the porch might be an alternate location for gentle rain.  Yoga is an ancient practice that uses a series of seated and standing body poses held with a focus on the breath and the inner experience.  Yoga is a great mood booster and increases flexibility of mind and body. Everyone is welcome!  This class is free and open to all ages and experiences levels.  Pop in for a single class or attend them all. \nBring a yoga mat or towel and water\, and be sure to dress in layers!\nClare Desmelik has been practicing yoga since the early 2000’s and believes it to be a saving grace. She trusts in the power of taking a deep breath\, as well as taking some ‘time in’ to notice and find awareness in the body.  She feels that anyone’s emotional\, physical\, or mental health will benefit from a gentle yoga practice.  It helps reclaim your sense of calm and quiets the mind; it helps you find freedom and courage in your heart; and it allows you to feel strength and poise in your capable body. She has been enjoying teaching yoga in the Brevard and Asheville area since 2016.  She brings an approachable and revitalizing ‘go with the flow’ vibe to her classes\, which are suitable for any and all!   Clare is also the Spanish and Yoga teacher at Mountain Sun Community School\, a full-time advocate for childhood cancer and pediatric brain tumor awareness\, a grateful mom of two awesome boys\, and is often seen with her golden retrievers. She is authentically convinced that ‘Love Heals’ and yoga is all about love.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/yoga-4/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T195048Z
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SUMMARY:Public Reading  - Spring 2026 Memoir Writing Class Participants
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Library’s Spring Memoir Writing Class will present a public Memoir Reading on Friday\, May 29 at 6:00 pm in the Rogow Room at the Transylvania County Library.  The class will share first-person stories they’ve written during the 8 week class. \nDuring the class\, some participants wrote first person stories to pass down to family members\, while others continued working on book-length projects. For these memoir writers\, there is no greater reward than exploring their lives by writing about them. \nThe Memoir Writing Class and the public Memoir Reading are made possible by the Friends of the Library.  The public is invited to attend the program\, which will last approximately one hour.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/public-reading-spring-memoir-writing-class-participants/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
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SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga at the Library!\nClass starts at 9:30 am\, and instructor Clare Desmelik leads the series. Class will take place in the library amphitheater April through November.  We’ll move inside to the Rogow Room during the colder months from December – March. There are no rain dates\, but the porch might be an alternate location for gentle rain.  Yoga is an ancient practice that uses a series of seated and standing body poses held with a focus on the breath and the inner experience.  Yoga is a great mood booster and increases flexibility of mind and body. Everyone is welcome!  This class is free and open to all ages and experiences levels.  Pop in for a single class or attend them all. \nBring a yoga mat or towel and water\, and be sure to dress in layers!\nClare Desmelik has been practicing yoga since the early 2000’s and believes it to be a saving grace. She trusts in the power of taking a deep breath\, as well as taking some ‘time in’ to notice and find awareness in the body.  She feels that anyone’s emotional\, physical\, or mental health will benefit from a gentle yoga practice.  It helps reclaim your sense of calm and quiets the mind; it helps you find freedom and courage in your heart; and it allows you to feel strength and poise in your capable body. She has been enjoying teaching yoga in the Brevard and Asheville area since 2016.  She brings an approachable and revitalizing ‘go with the flow’ vibe to her classes\, which are suitable for any and all!   Clare is also the Spanish and Yoga teacher at Mountain Sun Community School\, a full-time advocate for childhood cancer and pediatric brain tumor awareness\, a grateful mom of two awesome boys\, and is often seen with her golden retrievers. She is authentically convinced that ‘Love Heals’ and yoga is all about love.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/yoga-4/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program with crafts\, games\, and fun for the whole family at this drop-in event.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/summer-reading-kickoff-2/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20251110T195038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T134944Z
UID:10009689-1781256600-1781260200@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga at the Library!\nClass starts at 9:30 am\, and instructor Clare Desmelik leads the series. Class will take place in the library amphitheater April through November.  We’ll move inside to the Rogow Room during the colder months from December – March. There are no rain dates\, but the porch might be an alternate location for gentle rain.  Yoga is an ancient practice that uses a series of seated and standing body poses held with a focus on the breath and the inner experience.  Yoga is a great mood booster and increases flexibility of mind and body. Everyone is welcome!  This class is free and open to all ages and experiences levels.  Pop in for a single class or attend them all. \nBring a yoga mat or towel and water\, and be sure to dress in layers!\nClare Desmelik has been practicing yoga since the early 2000’s and believes it to be a saving grace. She trusts in the power of taking a deep breath\, as well as taking some ‘time in’ to notice and find awareness in the body.  She feels that anyone’s emotional\, physical\, or mental health will benefit from a gentle yoga practice.  It helps reclaim your sense of calm and quiets the mind; it helps you find freedom and courage in your heart; and it allows you to feel strength and poise in your capable body. She has been enjoying teaching yoga in the Brevard and Asheville area since 2016.  She brings an approachable and revitalizing ‘go with the flow’ vibe to her classes\, which are suitable for any and all!   Clare is also the Spanish and Yoga teacher at Mountain Sun Community School\, a full-time advocate for childhood cancer and pediatric brain tumor awareness\, a grateful mom of two awesome boys\, and is often seen with her golden retrievers. She is authentically convinced that ‘Love Heals’ and yoga is all about love.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/yoga-4/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20260318T203335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T203455Z
UID:10010314-1781373600-1781379000@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Festival 2026 - Revolutionary Americans - Rebecca Motte
DESCRIPTION:Hear her story in her own words. A prominent early Patriot supporter\, Rebecca Motte’s wild adventures during the\nBritish siege of Charleston included her later escape upriver to help destroy the British headquarters in her occupied home! Even though reared in a wealthy family\, she suffered the death of her brother in a shipwreck\, the loss of four of her seven children and\, during the war\, the death of her husband Jacob. After the surrender of Charles Town in 1780\, the British commander chose Rebecca’s home on King Street as his headquarters. She then moved her family to Mt. Joseph\, a newly built country home on a commanding hill overlooking the Congaree River. Ironically\, the British soon after decided to seize that home as well because it was near a key supply road and ferry for both armies. Rebecca\, resigned to her fate\, sadly watched as the British moved in nearly 200 soldiers\, turning her new home into a British garrison with deep trenches and massive fortifications. When General Francis Marion (the “swamp Fox”) and Colonel Henry Lee and their Continental Army troops attacked Fort Motte\, Rebecca aided them in setting her own home on fire to force the British to surrender! \nChris Weatherhead (Rebecca Motte)  \nChris Weatherhead has been a leading actress in film\, television and stage for fifty years. She trained with Brewster Mason of the Royal Shakespeare company (USC\, Irvine and London). She is a writer\, director and producer of nine award-winning films and co-starred\, wrote\, directed and co-produced All For Liberty\, Echoes of Glory\, Heroes from the American Revolution\, The Final Trials of Anne Hutchinson\, Light for Your Journey and John at Patmos\, An Allegory. She also wrote/directed Frederick Douglass\, No Turning Back and John Laurens’ War. She recently co-starred in the thriller Valley of the Horntak. On prime-time television\, Ms. Weatherhead has had numerous guest starring roles including on Dallas\, Our Family Honor\, Moonlighting\, Night Court\, Sinatra (mini-series) and Equal Justice. \nBased in Greenville\, SC\, Chautauqua History Comes Alive is interactive theater and the performances offer an astonishing journey into the past allowing the audience to hear stories of the characters in their own words. This year’s character performances are Rebecca Motte (Saturday\, June 13); Paul Robeson (Tuesday\, June 16); Mother Jones (Thursday\, June 18); Captain Henry Felder Saturday\, June 20); and Edgar Allen Poe (Tuesday\, June 23). Doors open one hour before show\, seating is first come\, first served. The Chautauqua Festival at the Transylvania County Library is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/chautauqua-festival-2026-revolutionary-americans-rebecca-motte/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20260319T133602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T144254Z
UID:10010315-1781632800-1781638200@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Festival 2026 - Revolutionary Americans - Paul Robeson
DESCRIPTION:Hear his story in his own words. Born in Princeton\, New Jersey in 1898\, Paul Robeson was the son of a Presbyterian pastor. His mother died in a fire when he was only six years old\, and as a result community members pitched in to help Reverend Robeson raise Paul\, the youngest of five children. In his autobiographical book\, Here I Stand\, Paul wrote: “If I were to try to put down the names of all the folks who helped raise me\, it would read like a roster of Negro Princeton.” Paul was also influenced by the role of music in the Princeton African American community: “Songs of love and longing\, songs of trials and triumphs\, deep-flowing rivers and rollicking brooks\, hymn-song and ragtime ballad\, gospels and blues and the healing comfort to be found in the illimitable sorrow of the spirituals…Yes\, I heard my people singing!” After graduating from Rutgers\, he earned a law degree from Columbia University in 1923 and became part of the intellectual\, cultural and artistic ferment known as the Harlem Renaissance. Like many black artists at the time\, Paul felt his artistry could be a weapon in the fight against racism. Between 1924 and 1925\, Paul’s career\, as both an actor and a singer\, exploded onto the national scene\, but it would be as a singer that Paul would have the artform that best expressed his hopes and beliefs. While living in London from 1927 to 1939\, Paul gained a reputation as “the people’s artist” by dedicating his artistry to the struggle against oppression. In in his activism\, Paul was a precursor to the modern day Civil Rights movement. \nMarvin Jefferson (Paul Robeson)  \nMarvin Jefferson has an extensive background as a professional actor/director\, educator and living history scholar. He has devoted many years to studying the lives of Paul Robeson and Martin Luther King\, Jr. Since 1997\, he has engaged audiences across the country with his popular Chautauqua performances of these two important historical figures\, with a particular focus on the Civil Rights issues that were central to the lives of both. His portrayals have also included Louis Armstrong and York\, a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Marvin studied acting at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.\nBetween 1981 and 1996\, he was the producer/artistic director and co-founder of the Ensemble Theatre Company. From 1995 to 2018\, he taught acting at Bloomfield College\, a private liberal arts college. He began his training as a Chautauquan with the help and guidance of two nationally renowned scholars\, the late Giles R. Wright and Dr. Clement A. Price. \nBased in Greenville\, SC\, Chautauqua History Comes Alive is interactive theater and the performances offer an astonishing journey into the past allowing the audience to hear stories of the characters in their own words. This year’s character performances are Rebecca Motte (Saturday\, June 13); Paul Robeson (Tuesday\, June 16); Mother Jones (Thursday\, June 18); Captain Henry Felder Saturday\, June 20); and Edgar Allen Poe (Tuesday\, June 23). Doors open one hour before show\, seating is first come\, first served. The Chautauqua Festival at the Transylvania County Library is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/chautauqua-festival-2026-revolutionary-americans-paul-robeson/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20260410T202830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T202830Z
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SUMMARY:Family Show: Doug Berky
DESCRIPTION:Doug Berky’s NO SHOW \n“NO SHOW” is a comic tapestry woven from physical comedy\, mime\, music\, mask theatre\, clowning\, improvisation\, and circus arts. Doug draws from these vast traditions to delight audiences internationally and across the US. “No Show” begins with the premise that a performance has been scheduled\, the stage is set with props and costumes\, the audience has gathered and is seated and waiting\, but the actors are a no show. What might happen when someone from the audience approaches the stage and discovers all that awaits. Masterful mayhem? Perhaps. Imagine one’s first attempt at riding a unicycle\, the discovery of theatrical masks\, juggling clubs\, and a sousaphone. Can one really keep rhythm juggling shakers while playing classical music on harmonica? Experiencing “No Show” may just satisfy your curiosity.\n 
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/family-show-doug-berky/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20260424T191934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T191934Z
UID:10010587-1781712900-1781715600@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Fun Learning Mime and Masks with Doug Berky
DESCRIPTION:No need to wonder how Doug created all those illusions and characters in NO SHOW! He will help you to discover how to create mime illusions to dazzle your friends. Learn how to make masks and play with fun mask characters to create your own stories this summer. Join Doug after the 3:00 pm show at the library on this day to begin your adventure into the world of imagination! \nThis program is for children ages 7 and up. Caregivers are welcome to stay for the fun! Registration is required by stopping by the Kids & Teens Desk or calling 828-884-3151 ext. 3.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/fun-learning-mime-and-masks-with-doug-berky/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20260319T145342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T145342Z
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SUMMARY:Chautauqua Festival 2026 - Revolutionary Americans - Mother Jones
DESCRIPTION:Hear her story in her own words. “I belong to a class of people that all down through the ages have been robbed\, murdered\, maligned\, crucified\, deluded and because I belong to that class\, I think it is my duty to stop these crimes.” The fiery words of Mary Harris Jones resonated with workers in the past and still do today. Jones\, who earned the nickname Mother Jones for her maternal devotion to all workers\, was a tireless revolutionary who fought to improve working conditions for workers in the early twentieth century. Mother Jones was indeed a remarkable woman for her time\, or for anytime. Her passion and fire to create decent working conditions for all workers still resonates today. She fought for child labor laws and free speech and equality of all people with a fervent determination. Through her fiery rhetoric\, we are able to glimpse a bit of America’s revolutionary past. \nKaren Vuranch (Mother Jones)  \nKaren Vuranch has been researching and performing Mother Jones\, her first Chautauqua character\, for more than 30 years. She began performing Mother Jones for the 1989 UMWA strike against Pittston Coal Company and was the warm-up speaker for Cesar Chavez. Through her company\, WV Enterprises\, Karen travels throughout the nation with her Chautauqua characters\, murder mystery performances and storytelling. She has performed 14 characters\, including Julia Child and Cass Elliot in Greenville. She has also performed throughout the US\, England and Wales with her one-woman play\, Coal Camp Memories\, which she based on oral history she gathered in West Virginia. Additionally\, she has participated in a storytelling exchange in China. In 2022\, Karen retired from teaching theatre at Concord University in West Virginia. \nBased in Greenville\, SC\, Chautauqua History Comes Alive is interactive theater and the performances offer an astonishing journey into the past allowing the audience to hear stories of the characters in their own words. This year’s character performances are Rebecca Motte (Saturday\, June 13); Paul Robeson (Tuesday\, June 16); Mother Jones (Thursday\, June 18); Captain Henry Felder Saturday\, June 20); and Edgar Allen Poe (Tuesday\, June 23). Doors open one hour before show\, seating is first come\, first served. The Chautauqua Festival at the Transylvania County Library is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/chautauqua-festival-2026-revolutionary-americans-mother-jones/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20251110T195038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T134944Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga at the Library!\nClass starts at 9:30 am\, and instructor Clare Desmelik leads the series. Class will take place in the library amphitheater April through November.  We’ll move inside to the Rogow Room during the colder months from December – March. There are no rain dates\, but the porch might be an alternate location for gentle rain.  Yoga is an ancient practice that uses a series of seated and standing body poses held with a focus on the breath and the inner experience.  Yoga is a great mood booster and increases flexibility of mind and body. Everyone is welcome!  This class is free and open to all ages and experiences levels.  Pop in for a single class or attend them all. \nBring a yoga mat or towel and water\, and be sure to dress in layers!\nClare Desmelik has been practicing yoga since the early 2000’s and believes it to be a saving grace. She trusts in the power of taking a deep breath\, as well as taking some ‘time in’ to notice and find awareness in the body.  She feels that anyone’s emotional\, physical\, or mental health will benefit from a gentle yoga practice.  It helps reclaim your sense of calm and quiets the mind; it helps you find freedom and courage in your heart; and it allows you to feel strength and poise in your capable body. She has been enjoying teaching yoga in the Brevard and Asheville area since 2016.  She brings an approachable and revitalizing ‘go with the flow’ vibe to her classes\, which are suitable for any and all!   Clare is also the Spanish and Yoga teacher at Mountain Sun Community School\, a full-time advocate for childhood cancer and pediatric brain tumor awareness\, a grateful mom of two awesome boys\, and is often seen with her golden retrievers. She is authentically convinced that ‘Love Heals’ and yoga is all about love.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/yoga-4/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20260319T154151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T154433Z
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SUMMARY:Chautauqua Festival 2026 - Revolutionary Americans - Captain Henry Felder
DESCRIPTION:Hear his story in his own words. Henry Felder arrived in South Carolina from Zurich\, Switzerland in 1735 at age 10. His parents soon died and as orphan he had 300 acres to care with the help of a kindly neighbor. By the time the Revolutionary War began\, he had seven sons\, over 3\,000 acres of land\, and was a highly respected leader of his district who recruited and led his own militia. The driving force for Captain Henry Felder’s campaign for political and personal liberty was fueled by his experiences in the South Carolina Royal Court as foreman of the Royal Grand Jury of Orangeburg District. In response to the corruption of the royal judges appointed by King George\, Felder was instrumental in forming a “provincial congress\,” believing it to do a much better job of seeing justice done. Royal judges and governors became frightened at the growing strength of colonists and complained to King George. The King ordered those loyal to him\, “Loyalists\,” to punish the free-thinking communities. So Colonists reached for muskets and created ways to protect themselves. Knowledge of the land and the need for safety for their families and neighbors made local men capable defenders. The rest is history. Felder was willing to lay down his life\, not only for his own welfare but for the welfare and liberty of all. And he did. \nClarence Felder (Captain Henry Felder)  \nClarence Felder is co-founder of Actors’ Theater of South Carolina\, executive producer\, writer\, director\, actor and\nplaywright. His career in film\, TV and stage spans five decades. In Hollywood\, he co-starred for two years with John\nRitter as “Bobo” Pritzger in ABC’s hit cop television series Hooperman\, Danny Devito in Ruthless People and Bruce Willis in The Last Boy Scout. He starred as his ancestor\, Captain Henry Felder\, in the award-winning film All For Liberty\, Daniel Morgan in Echoes of Glory\, Heroes from the American Revolution\, Henry Laurens in John Laurens War and wrote and starred in John at Patmos\, An Allegory. He spent twenty years in New York City co-starring in ten Broadway productions as well as starring in New York’s Shakespeare in the Park and Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival with some of our greatest stars\, writers\nand directors. \nBased in Greenville\, SC\, Chautauqua History Comes Alive is interactive theater and the performances offer an astonishing journey into the past allowing the audience to hear stories of the characters in their own words. This year’s character performances are Rebecca Motte (Saturday\, June 13); Paul Robeson (Tuesday\, June 16); Mother Jones (Thursday\, June 18); Captain Henry Felder Saturday\, June 20); and Edgar Allen Poe (Tuesday\, June 23). Doors open one hour before show\, seating is first come\, first served. The Chautauqua Festival at the Transylvania County Library is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/chautauqua-festival-2026-revolutionary-americans-captain-henry-felder/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20260319T161610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T163202Z
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SUMMARY:Chautauqua Festival 2026 - Revolutionary Americans - Edgar Allan Poe
DESCRIPTION:Hear his story in his own words. Edgar Poe was scarcely two when his father abandoned the family\, leaving an ailing wife and three children. When he was three\, his mother died and the children were separated to live with others. Edgar became the foster child of Virginia merchant John Allan. He later attended admitted the University of Virginia but was forced to take out loans to pay for it. To pay off the loans he disastrously tried gambling to win the money\, instead falling deeper into debt. After many trials and tribulations\, Poe became the editor of several of the nation’s most successful literary magazines. These often featured his own original short stories\, poems and literary essays. With the writing of “The Raven\,” Poe’s talent became recognized nationwide. He toured the states giving literary reviews\, poetry demonstrations and even scientific lectures. But his great successes were punctuated by bouts of drunkenness and depression\, especially after the early death of his wife at the age of 24 following her extended struggle with tuberculosis. Poe was never an ordinary hail-fellow-well-met. He was dark\, moody\, always looking for love and acceptance and talented beyond his peers. From his childhood to his death\, he created wonderfully crafted poetry and memorable tales and now seems to those who study his life and his works as if he were himself a character from one of his own stories. \nLarry Bounds (Edgar Allen Poe)  \nLarry Bounds has been a Chautauqua performer since 2002\, presenting an assortment of figures including Churchill\, Einstein\, Houdini and Disney for festivals from Florida to Colorado and Nevada. This year he is revisiting one of his favorite authors: Edgar Allan Poe\, a haunted\, literary genius that he taught about in his English classes for decades. In 2019 Larry retired as a nationally certified teacher after 35 years in the classroom. He earned his B.A. in theatre and an M.S. in Education from The University of Tennessee. Larry also still regularly performs as a professional magician as he has since 1973 when he performed for 8 years for Ripley’s Believe It or Not! He lives in Greer\, South Carolina with his wife Carole\, is active in Mensa and serves on\nseveral community boards. \nBased in Greenville\, SC\, Chautauqua History Comes Alive is interactive theater and the performances offer an astonishing journey into the past allowing the audience to hear stories of the characters in their own words. This year’s character performances are Rebecca Motte (Saturday\, June 13); Paul Robeson (Tuesday\, June 16); Mother Jones (Thursday\, June 18); Captain Henry Felder Saturday\, June 20); and Edgar Allan Poe (Tuesday\, June 23). Doors open one hour before show\, seating is first come\, first served. The Chautauqua Festival at the Transylvania County Library is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/chautauqua-festival-2026-revolutionary-americans-edgar-allan-poe/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20260410T202505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T202505Z
UID:10010566-1782313200-1782316800@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Family Show: Steve Somers
DESCRIPTION:Steve Somers presents: Dig Into Reading Magic Show \nScientific discovery is the foundation for the Dig into Reading Magic Show. The show engages readers with simple science lessons (about old things) wrapped in fun easy to remember stories.  Using magic tricks\, a silly puppet\, drama\, music\, books and a variety of stories the show helps build the love of reading while encouraging the skills of observation and discovery. \nDig into Reading encourages kids to discover books holding treasure by DIGGING INTO THE PAST (archeology and paleontology)\, DIGGING INTO THE PRESENT (magic of curiosity)\, and DIGGING INTO THE FUTURE (possibility of time travel). \n 
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/family-show-steve-somers/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20260410T204532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T204532Z
UID:10010568-1782403200-1782406800@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:ecoEXPLORE Program: Herpetology Season
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different herptiles that call Western North Carolina their home! What’s a Herptile you ask? Herptiles are reptiles and amphibians! Ever wondered why some snakes smell stinky when they’re upset? Or what the difference is between a frog and a toad? We’ll answer all of your biggest questions about herptiles\, check out some artifacts\, and even meet a reptile or amphibian up close! Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program\, find out what distinguishes herptiles from other animals\, where they live\, what they eat\, how they breathe\, and much more! This program is geared for ages 5 to 13. \nScientists need YOUR help in studying animals everywhere\, including your own backyard! Join the crew of ecoEXPLORERS — kids who submit observations of plants and animals for scientists to study and earn prizes while they do it: https://www.ecoexplore.net/ \n 
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/ecoexplore-program-herpetology-season-3/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20251110T195038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T134944Z
UID:10009691-1782466200-1782469800@library.transylvaniacounty.org
SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga at the Library!\nClass starts at 9:30 am\, and instructor Clare Desmelik leads the series. Class will take place in the library amphitheater April through November.  We’ll move inside to the Rogow Room during the colder months from December – March. There are no rain dates\, but the porch might be an alternate location for gentle rain.  Yoga is an ancient practice that uses a series of seated and standing body poses held with a focus on the breath and the inner experience.  Yoga is a great mood booster and increases flexibility of mind and body. Everyone is welcome!  This class is free and open to all ages and experiences levels.  Pop in for a single class or attend them all. \nBring a yoga mat or towel and water\, and be sure to dress in layers!\nClare Desmelik has been practicing yoga since the early 2000’s and believes it to be a saving grace. She trusts in the power of taking a deep breath\, as well as taking some ‘time in’ to notice and find awareness in the body.  She feels that anyone’s emotional\, physical\, or mental health will benefit from a gentle yoga practice.  It helps reclaim your sense of calm and quiets the mind; it helps you find freedom and courage in your heart; and it allows you to feel strength and poise in your capable body. She has been enjoying teaching yoga in the Brevard and Asheville area since 2016.  She brings an approachable and revitalizing ‘go with the flow’ vibe to her classes\, which are suitable for any and all!   Clare is also the Spanish and Yoga teacher at Mountain Sun Community School\, a full-time advocate for childhood cancer and pediatric brain tumor awareness\, a grateful mom of two awesome boys\, and is often seen with her golden retrievers. She is authentically convinced that ‘Love Heals’ and yoga is all about love.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/yoga-4/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031759
CREATED:20260424T195323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T185238Z
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SUMMARY:The American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
DESCRIPTION:The American Red Cross is the nation’s leader in babysitting classes and child care training – and will prepare participants to become one of the most capable\, trusted and confident caregivers in their community. In fact\, 8 in 10 surveyed parents said they would pay more for a trained babysitter who holds Red Cross babysitting certifications. Participants will also get certified in Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED\, and add even more value to their clients. \nThe updated Babysitter’s Training course is a comprehensive\, in-person caregiving program that delivers real-life readiness babysitting skills geared towards those aged 11-16. The engaging\, youth-centered training combines hands-on practice\, engaging videos\, and interactive group activities to ensure participants are well-prepared for emergency situations. \nThe Red Cross babysitting course can help participants provide quality care to children of all ages. Developed by industry experts\, the courses and hands-on activities include topics such as choosing age-appropriate activities\, basic child care\, feeding\, child behavior\, diapering\, safely picking up a child\, and more. \nSuccessful completion of the Babysitter’s Training Course results in a Red Cross certificate valid for 10 years and successful completion of the Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course results in a a Red Cross certification valid for 2 years. A unique participant email address is required for certification. \nThis course will be led by Jim Rupp\, Lead Instructor/Instructor Trainer for Ridgeline Beats Training Services. A pizza lunch will be provided for participants. \nSpaces are limited and registration is required. If space is available\, the last day to register is Friday\, June 19. This course is open to ages 11-16 and scholarships will be provided to all participants by the Friends of the Transylvania County Library to cover costs. Participants must agree that they have checked for scheduling conflicts and commit to attend the full-day course in its entirety when they register. Registration will open on May 7.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/the-american-red-cross-babysitters-training-course-with-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-aed/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen Event
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SUMMARY:Family Show: Big Bang Boom!
DESCRIPTION:Big Bang Boom! \nBig Bang Boom is a pop/rock music group from Greensboro that plays parent-friendly children’s music. Big Bang Boom is kid music with a pop sensibility\, aimed at being something that parents can enjoy and feel good about letting their kids listen to and see live. Big Bang Boom plays some children’s favorites as well as their own original songs for kids. The live show is high-energy\, and demands the crowd (the kids AND parents) get involved. So check ’em out and bring your young rockers to the show!
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/family-show-big-bang-boom-2/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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SUMMARY:Family Show: Jennifer Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Armstrong presents Low Down Way Down Underground! \nNurture a love of books and reading with Jennifer Armstrong’s stories\, songs\, instruments and folk toys in this lively and participatory program. Jennifer brings books to life with bagpipe\, fiddle\, banjo\, dancing puppet and handkerchief mouse. Families will sing\, clap along and dance in their seats! \nJennifer is a singer\, storyteller\, piper and poet living in Asheville\, North Carolina. She has been a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro; interviewed by Studs Terkel on WFMT; and by Noah Adams on NPR. She’s sung with toddlers in church basements\, told stories at library story nights\, has published two children’s books\, recorded seven CDs\, and performed at thousands of schools nationwide.
URL:https://library.transylvaniacounty.org/event/family-show-jennifer-armstrong/
LOCATION:Rogow Community Room\, Transylvania County Library\, 212 South Gaston Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Event
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