October 2024 Events | 6 Ways to Get Involved & Support Read 2 Succeed

There are tons of FUN ways to celebrate reading, enjoy a beautiful fall, and support R2S this October! From bingo to trucks to fall festivals and more - check out all the ways to get involved below.

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Looking for your next great meal in Asheville? Grab brunch, lunch, or dinner at this delicious West Asheville eatery during October, and round up at the register to support R2S community-powered literacy programs.

Click here to visit their site and check out their menu!

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What: Bingo, Books, and Boooo's @ 12 Bones Brewing
Date: Tuesdays, Oct 8 & 29th, 2024
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
Where: 12 Bones Brewing @  2350 Hendersonville Rd, Arden 28704

Play bingo, drink beer, win prizes AND support Read 2 Succeed literacy programs! Join for the bingo fun Tuesdays in October (10/8 and 10/29), and make sure to dress up on the 29th in your best costume for the Halloween Costumer Contest!

Proceeds from each Bingo Night in October at 12 Bones Brewing will go directly toward Read 2 Succeed community-powered literacy programs.

Learn more and plan your visit to the brewery at 12bones.com.

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What: CWA Falling With Families Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, Oct 12, 2024
Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
Where: Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Join R2S at the Christine W. Avery Learning Center (CWA) Falling with Families Fall Festival! Enjoy delicious food, family activities, engaging literacy games, new children’s books, and more. And be sure to attend our read-aloud sessions from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM with R2S Storytime Specialist Ms. Ann.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to celebrate literacy and community—bring the whole family for a day of learning and fun!

If you'd like to come support CWA students and families as an R2S volunteer, please reach out to [email protected] for more info.

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What: Thomas Wolfe 8K
Date: Sunday, Oct 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM Race Start
Where: Downtown/Montford Area

Volunteers and runners needed!

The 47th Annual Thomas Wolfe 8K is just around the corner, and you can help earn a donation for R2S by volunteering as a course marshal – or you can sign up to run and donate to R2S as part of your registration.

Click here below to learn more about the race and how to get involved. Thanks to Kick It Events for their ongoing partnership with R2S!

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What: Junior League of Asheville Touch-A-Truck Family Festival
Date: Sat, Oct 26, 2024
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Where: Tanger Outlets Asheville, 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville 28806

Come join R2S for an unforgettable day of family fun at the Junior League of Asheville (JLA) Touch-A-Truck Family Festival!

Explore and interact with an exciting lineup of vehicles, including public service, emergency, utility, and construction trucks. Plus, play Touch-a-Truck Reading Bingo & pick up children’s books and reading resources from R2S. Come dressed in your favorite family-friendly Halloween costumes!

If you'd like to come support this event as an R2S volunteer, please reach out to [email protected] for more info.