Now You See Them free show + More

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*All events herein will be held at The Hop on Merrimon Ave unless otherwise specified.*

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, as if scooping ice cream for you wonderful folks wasn't enough, the coming seven days make us so proud and happy to do what we do for Asheville! We're talking 5 free performances and 2 fundraisers from Saturday to Saturday! Check it...



SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6TH 3PM: Things get kicked off with a book reading by Asheville Author, Audrey Kinsella. She is the creator of "Dingle: The Ice Cream Cone Delivery Dog", a perfectly fitting tale of a pup, Dingle, that wants to help out in whatever way (with ice cream!) he is able. This will great for all ages, in particular ages 3-6.



SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7TH 3-4PM: We are hosting a show by Asheville Music School's Rock Academy. The youth band, Kontained, will be rocking the The Hop as it ought be rocked! When these youths come to play, it's such a fun family-friendly time! Join us!



TUESDAY NOVEMBER 9TH 6:30-7:30PM: One of Asheville's best and most entertaining bands, Now You See Them, will be putting on their boisterous musical charm at The Hop for a second time! Click here for a review of their first show. Also here are some videos from that performance courtesy of Thatbeat1974.



WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10TH ALL DAY: Center For Diversity Education Day! 20% of sales from The Hop (640 Merrimon Ave) AND The Hop West (721 Haywood Rd) will be donated to this non-profit. Here's their mission: "The Center celebrates and teaches diversity in order to foster conversation and respect among cultures". Check this link for more details about the fundraiser!



FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12TH 6:30-7:30PM *AT THE HOP WEST*: The brilliantly imaginative Madison J. Cripps, mastermind behind Cripps Puppets, will be putting on a show unlike any other with his handmade marionettes. We are happy to say that this is the first of many performances at The Hop West! Check this video for a previous Cripps Puppets show at The Hop on Merrimon.



SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13TH 3-4PM: Wild For Life, a local non-profit focused on the rehabilitation of birds of prey, will be bringing some of their educational hawks and owls by for a demonstration! In addition 20% of the day's sales from The Hop AND The Hop West will benefit Wild For Life. Here's a previous post, an interview with co-founder Susan Wright and a video from a previous demonstration!



Much Love,
Greg and Ashley
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
640 Merrimon Ave
828 254 2224
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The Hop West
721 Haywood Rd
828 252 5156

Wild For Life Demonstration

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There was a great turnout at today's Wild For Life educational wild animal demonstration. Here are some pictures from the event. Videos also available on TheHopIceCream Youtube channel!








Thanks to Wild For Life for their demonstration. And thanks to our great customers for all of the support!!!

Wild For Life Day + Interview

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Tomorrow, June 5th, The Hop is hosting Wild For Life Day. 20% of the day's sales will be donated back to this local Asheville center for wildlife rehabilitation. Also, from 3-4pm there will be an in-store demonstration featuring some of the non-profit's rescued animals!

In an attempt to better inform The Hop's customers about the organization, I conducted an interview with one of Wild For Life's founders, Susie Wright.

TheHop: Hey, Susie, can you tell us a little about Wild For Life?

SusieWright: Wild for Life is a non-profit organization in Asheville specializing in wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education. Our main goal is to rehabilitate wild animals and release them back to their natural habitats. Our second goal is to educate the public about wildlife, the environment and conservation.

TH: Where is your rehabilitation center located?

SW: Wild for Life is out in the Bent Creek area. We are not open to the public and need to be contacted before an injured animal is brought to us.

TH: What is the best way to contact you if an injured animal is found?

SW: Calling the facility is the best way to contact us. Our number is 665-4341. There is not always someone at the facility so you will most likely get the answering machine. We respond as best we can. Wild for Life is totally volunteer operated.

TH: How should someone respond if they find an injured wild animal?

SW: First of all, the rescuer should make sure they stay safe. Don't run out in front of a car, don't try to capture an injured bird of prey without gloves or a blanket or towel to throw over them. If you are not safe you can't help the animal.

Next, make sure the animal really needs help. You might have to watch it from a distance to be certain. Often, this time of year, well meaning people kidnap young fledgling songbirds that have come out of the nest and are learning to fly. Don't help an animal unless it really needs your help.

Each situation is different when an animal needs help, so you really have to respond to the situation.

TH: Is there anything else you would like people to know about Wild For Life?

SW: Wild for Life is an awesome organization. We are very unique. Many times people forget about the struggles wildlife endures and yet they always appreciate its beauty and wildness. Supporting Wild for Life is a way people can make a difference in their own wild backyard.

TH: The Wild For Life Demonstration at The Hop is at 3pm, what animals to you plan to bring?

SW: Right now, we are planning on a Barn Owl, a Screech Owl and a Broadwing Hawk. All of these birds are non-releasable educational animals. They have been through rehabilitation and have injuries that prevent them from being able to survive in the wild. We have special permits that allow us to keep these animals and have them as our ambassadors.

TH: Thank you so much for your time, Susie. See you tomorrow!

SW: Thank you.

We are really looking forward to this opportunity to support such a great organization. And as always, bring a can if you can for MANNA Food Bank. Hope to see you there!