ANNOUNCING:

Yes, lots of announcements. You know the children do not have patience for announcements and parents forget by the time they are back in their cars. So here it is all written down. I hope to see you at some of these events!

• New Village 8 week class ($135) beginning March 7, 11am, in South Asheville, and March 9, 11:15, in Weaverville. Tell your friends that babies under 5 months have a $50 discount for this class. The tiny babies are so receptive….don’t wait another minute! Do you know someone who has just had a baby?

Joyful Noise Community Music and Arts (my umbrella organization) has some great opportunities. I will be there:

• Join us for our FREE SpectacularSaturday Sampler on Saturday, March 3rd 1:00 am- 4:00pm at our Weaverville location of 30 Alabama Ave. You will have the chance to experience sample classes in clogging, Irish step dancing, drama, cello, violin, fiddle, banjo, guitar, singing, songwriting, music mind games, and Kindermusik. You must register by March 1 by emailing cherylrenfro@hotmail.com or call 828-712-7559 for details and registration. Classes are offered ranging from newborns to adults so everyone is welcome. Come join us for this energizing day offered to students new and old to say thank you, welcome, and keep experiencing the arts!
•   Spring Showcase Sunday, March 18 3:30pm FREE
  Calvary Baptist Church in West Asheville This event is a concert sharing of many of the musicians and groups that are part of Joyful Noise. At the end there’s a fiddling tune for everyone to dance too! (with Kindermusik egg shakers!)

• Joyful Noise 2012 Quilt Raffle
  Tickets are on sale now for the 2012 Joyful Noise Raffle Quilt. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to provide scholarships to deserving students. The quilt raffle will take place on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Joyful Noise Student Spring Showcase at Calvary Baptist Church on Haywood Road in West Asheville. You do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. Buy a ticket and support community music and arts in the Asheville area. Tickets are available in person from Joyful Noise faculty, students and families or online at jnrafflequilt@gmail.com.

• Sign up for Joyful Noise Newsletter (www.joyfulnoisecenter.org) and you’ll find out about many great (most free) live music opportunities where you can bring your young children and practice listening together!

 This is a picture of the beautiful quilt. It really is gorgeous and beautifully made. I do have tickets to sell. Please ask me!