Diamond Brand's February Events and Groups

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by Asheville Now
on Friday, February 05, 2010

February 6th at 1 pm: Extreme Hike for the Cure Interest Meeting at Diamond Brand Outdoors

Deirdre Brand, with the North Carolina Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, will hold an informational meeting at our Arden store to talk about "Extreme Hike for the Cure," a fundraising, one day hike of thirty miles on the Art Loeb trail which takes place on April 24th. For more details, call 1-800-336-0389 or visit http://charlotte.cff.org/hike.

February 7th, 12 pm to 4 pm: Camp Fair at Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker

Diamond Brand's Camp Fair will help parents and grandparents guide their child to the perfect summer camp in WNC. It also provides a one-stop-shop to meet representatives from over 25 different camps and to gain information all in one day, at one place. This event is free to the public, and is sponsored by the American Camp Association and Morrow Insurance. For more information, contact Gary at geblen@diamondbrand.com.

February 12th - 14th: Sweetheart Sale at Diamond Brand Outdoors

Diamond Brand wants you to do something nice for your significant other this Valentine's Day, like introducing them to a new outdoor sport or activity, or even just replacing some of his or her old gear. Purchase something for yourself and get 40% off your partner's item from Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February 14th. The thought alone warms the heart!*

February 13th and 14th: Valentine's Tote Bag Deal at Frugal Backpacker

Swing by Frugal Backpacker on February 13th or 14th for your free Sweetheart Tote Bag and receive 30% off everything you can cram inside! The tote bags make a great Valentine's gift and are made of fully recycled materials. This sale excludes red tags.*

February 16th at 10 am: Oklawaha Greenway Walk with Gary

Gary will lead walkers on a walk from Jackson Park to Patton Park and back on the Greenway. Meet at Jackson Park in the parking lot by the Recreation Department Offices. 4 miles. For more information, contact Gary at geblen@diamondbrand.com.

February 16th at 7 pm: Stuart Cowles' Program at Diamond Brand

Stuart Cowles, owner of Climbmax climbing gym and certified climbing guide and mountaineer, will present a program on South America including the people, culture, and mountains of the Andes, as well as a slide show of Ecuador. It will show the cities, jungles and snow covered Andean mountains. For more information, contact Gary at geblen@diamondbrand.com.

February 18th, 7:30 to 9 pm: Whitewater Kayak Family Demo

Come to the Reuter Family YMCA in Biltmore Park to try out Diamond Brand's selection of whitewater kayaks and paddles. Kayaks and gear by the top names in the business will be available for use at the pool. This event is open to people of all experience levels and ages; the only requirements are that one must be able to swim in order to participate and those under age 16 need to be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact James Trombley at jtrombley@diamondbrand.com or call 828-684-6262.

February 20th at 10 am: Women's Hiking Group

Diamond Brand's Women's Hiking Group meets the 3rd Saturday of every month and it's a great way to get outdoors and have some girl time. The hiking group will meet at Diamond Brand at 10 am on Saturday, Feb. 20th and will carpool to the hiking location, which is TBD. The hikes are normally 5 - 7 miles in length. Jen Davis, who holds the women's world record on the AT and is owner of Blue Ridge Hiking Company, will be leading this hike. Pre-registration is required by contacting Jen at jen@blueridgehikingco.com.

February 22nd at 7 pm: Outdoor Program at Historic Johnson Farm

Gary Eblen will present a one-hour program at Historic Johnson Farm, "Before You Go Outside." Whether you're a day hiker, car camper or backpacker, this presentation is intended to get you excited to "go outside and play." To register (a $5 fee), contact Marsha Grant with Historic Johnson Farm at 828-891-6585.

February 23rd at 6 pm: One Burner, One Pot Cook Off

Do you have a favorite camping meal you like to cook? Enter Diamond Brand's Camping Meal Cook Off! We'll be giving out great prizes for categories like originality, spiciest, easiest to clean up and most likely to draw mice. The Grand Prize winner gets a Jet Boil stove. Pre-registration is required by contacting Gary at geblen@diamondbrand.com or by calling 828-684-6262. We request that contestants pre-register by Wednesday, February 17th. All contestants receive a $10 gift card.

February 27th at 11 am: Kid's Craft Day at Diamond Brand

It's cold outside, so to assist our feathered friends, Diamond Brand will hold a craft day where Gary will teach kids and parents how to make their own bird houses. The event is free, but we encourage you to bring your own half-gallon paper or plastic juice or milk container. The suggested ages for this activity are ages 3 - 9 years old. For more information, contact Gary at geblen@diamondbrand.com or call 828-684-6262.

Running Group:

Diamond Brand's Running Group will be taking a break for the month of February, but will start back up in early spring in time to prepare for spring/summer races. The running group runs 3 to 6 miles at a 10 min. to 8 min. per mile pace. Runs take place at various locations like Fletcher Park, the Mountains to Sea Trail and the Shut In Trail/Hard Times Road in Bent Creek. Each running group member is given a punch card and receives a punch for each running group attended, and two punches when you bring a friend. After 5 punches, members receive 20% off on running apparel, footwear and gear from Diamond Brand. Other great prizes for additional punches include products like running shirts, hats and even running shoes. For more information, contact Sarah Merrell at smerrell@diamondbrand.com.

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