Calendar of Events

The Southern Connected Communities Project, a project of SEAD and the Highlander Center, will be presenting its work for the first time at the 2019 Appalachian Studies Association Conference! We will discuss our autonomous wireless ISP project that’s coming down the line this year.

More details TBA.

https://www.facebook.com/events/613316552442472/

Do you work with teenagers in a school, after-school program, mental health agency, faith group, or club in Henderson County? If so, you’re invited to FREE conflict resolution skills workshops offered by the Mediation Center.

Attend, one, two, three or all four!

You’ll receive a certificate for 90 minutes of training at the end of each.

#1 Wednesday, March 27, 2019 10:00AM—11:30AM

Mirror Mirror on the Wall – What happens when you encounter conflict? Do you freeze? Fight? Wish you could just disappear? Learn more about your own response to conflict and leave with more tools to handle conflict productively.

#2 Wednesday, April 10, 2019 10:00AM—11:30AM

Culture Clash – Take a closer look at the roots of conflict and how cultural value differences can lead to more conflict – or more understanding.

#3 Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:00AM—11:30AM

Drowning in Drama – Do you ever feel like all the drama is just too much? Challenge your judgements and assumptions so you can better understand what’s really going on.

#4 Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:00AM—11:30AM

Social Media – 24 Hour Conflict – Social media can keep conflict going long after kids go home for the day. How do you even start to help youth handle the never-ending stream of communication?

Workshops are free, but pre-registraiton is required.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I register multiple people from my agency? YES! This is for people who work with teenagers in schools, after-school program, clubs, churches, faith groups, etc. Multiple people from the same organization are welcome.

Can I come to just the last (first, second…) workshop? I’m not availabe on the other dates. YES. You are welcome to attend any or all of the workshops, even if you didn’t attend the ones before.

I’m a student and I plan to work with you after I graduate. Can I come? Yes. We are happy to have you.

Is lunch included? Lunch is not included. Please feel free to bring a snack or drink, or buy something in the Hendersonville Community Co-op, which is donating space for the workshops. Be aware that these workshops are active and you’ll be moving around.

I volunteer at an organization that serves youth, but I don’t get paid. Can I come? Yes. Thank you for being a volunteer in our community.

I’m not sure yet if I can come. Can I just show up? Pre-registration is required so that we can set up the room and have the appropriate materials. As long as there is space left, you can register until the day before.

How much do these cost? These workshops are free.

Please e-mail [email protected] with questions.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2341123929232601/

We’re Spreading Pawsitivity with monthly donation days! This month 30% of the day’s proceeds will be donated to Delta House Life Development!

Spreading Pawsitivity includes your choice of the following:
?Our Essentials bath appointments on a walk-in basis (you can call or check out our website for breed specific price estimates)
?Spa-on-the-Go packages for $32.00
?Nail-trim and file or nail-trim only, both at a discounted rate of $15/$10 respectively

We’re pleased to offer
✨20% off for civil servants
✨Free bathing and nails for the dogs of the homeless
✨30% of all proceeds donated to the local charity of the month

Our Essentials bath now offers essentials premium shampoo, premium conditioner and teeth brushing included!

Our Spa-on-the-go includes:
?Nail trim and file
?Teeth brushing and breath freshener
?Light brushing
?Anal gland check
?Paw pad check
?Ear cleaning
?Aromatherapy or Seasonal Scent spritz
?Bandana or bows

No appointment necessary! Just stop by and sign up on the list to have your dog pampered for a great cause.

We do require proof of up to date rabies vaccines for any service, including walk-in nails.

All bath dogs must be signed up by 2:00 pm in order to be finished by our closing time of 3:00.

Our local charities of the month for 2019 are:
January 19th – Eliada Home
February 16th – Pinups for Pitbulls
March 15th – Delta House Life Development
April 20th – Charlie’s Angels Pet Rescue
May 18th – Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservatory
June 15th – Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation
July 20th – Riverlink
August 17th – Mountain Pet Rescue
September 21st – Our Voice
October 19th – Boxer Butts & Other Mutts
November 16th – WNC Nature Center
December 21st – Buncombe County Humane Society

?See you then and as always thank you for helping us Pay It Forward?

https://www.facebook.com/events/2158632900849124/

Combine woven shibori, a loom controlled patterning system using temporary gathering threads, with silk noil and Lanaset dyes to create samples or a scarf.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2257248574535835/

More than a quarter of Americans have chronic pain symptoms lasting for months or years, and over half of these adults do not feel their pain is well-controlled. More of these individuals are turning to yoga to help manage their symptoms. Whether it’s chronic low back pain, fibromyalgia, or headaches, the experience of pain can profoundly impact quality of life. Yoga and related practices offer amazing tools to address these issues. Offering the latest evidence based interventions from fields such as yoga, mindfulness, physical therapy, acupressure, nutrition, and health psychology, this weekend will radically expand your ability to manage chronic pain. Whether you or a family member suffers from chronic pain or you’d like to expand your skill set in helping these individuals, this weekend promises to be an endeavor into self-care that is well worth your time.

https://www.facebook.com/events/382795715810489/?event_time_id=382795725810488

Join us for a two-day Adventure Play Conference. Playworker training will take place Friday, March 15 from 9 am to 4 pm on the BPFC campus and will feature Linda Kinney of the NC Zoo and Rich Rairigh of Be Active Kids. Participants interested in receiving Playworker Certification must also register for one of the sessions on Saturday, March 16 and complete a post-training assignment of participating in two pop-up adventure playgrounds by mid-July 2019. The cost is $10 and includes lunch and child care. Registration is limited to 35 people.

On Saturday, March 16th, two concurrent sessions will run from 9 am to 4 pm. Registration for the Saturday sessions are separate from Friday. The cost is $10 and includes lunch and child care. Session A) Linda Kinney will lead inquiry-based learning for children 5-8 years old. This training is geared for Adventure Play Enthusists, Parks and Rec. staff, afterschool teachers, environmental educators, forest school teachers, volunteers, and parents. This session will feature a one-hour slack-line demonstration by Keith Aitken of Asheville Parks & Recreation. Session B) Rich Rairigh with Be Active Kids and the PlayMobile will offer training for technical assistants, early educators, and parents around the use of Adventure Play elements and loose parts in licensed preschool settings. This session will feature a one-hour slack-line demonstration for licensed facilities by Keith Aitken of Asheville Parks & Recreation. NCDCDEE licensing consultant Iva Jean Metcalf will be available to answer questions. The location for Saturday, March 16 is Verner East. Address (2586 Riceville Road, Asheville, NC 28805).

All sessions will be hands-on and interactive so wear comfortable warm clothes and plan to play outside!

Lunch and child care available. NC DCDEE and Environmental Education Credits will be given upon request.

https://www.facebook.com/events/261600081383932/

For three days only Sow True Seed will be hosting a bare root plant sale at 243 Haywood St. We’ll have a great range of woodland medicinals, berry bushes and small pollinator trees to help kick start your perennial gardens this year.

As if that wasn’t exciting enough, Sow True Seed has launched a non-profit foundation called The Utopian Seed Project. The purpose of The Utopian Seed Project is to experiment, educate and celebrate diversity in food and farming in order to improve food security and mitigate climate change through a diverse and regenerative food system.

We’ll be sharing more information about this organization as the year progress, but what you need to know right now is that ALL of the profits from this bare root plant sale will go directly to supporting The Utopian Seed Project.

Be sure to SAVE the DATE and SHARE with FRIENDS, because you don’t want to miss out on this once a year event! RSVP’ing via Eventbrite is optional, but does help us get prepared for the event.

Aronia Berry, Viking [potted] -$6
Beauty Berry, American -$5
Black Cohosh -$4
Blackberry, Apache -$7
Blackberry, Natchez -$7
Bloodroot -$4
Blue Cohosh -$4
Blueberry, Berkeley -$7
Blueberry, Rabbiteye Southern Appalachian Selection -$5
Boysenberry -$5
Boysenberry, -$5
Choke Berry, -$5
Dewberry, -$5
Dogwood, Kousa -$5
Elderberry, -$5
Farkleberry, -$5
Fig, Chicago Hardy [potted] -$6
Goji Berry, Phoenix Tears [potted] -$5
Gooseberry, Jeanne [potted] -$5
Grape, Concord -$5
Honeyberry, Czech 17 & Indigo Treat (Sold in pairs only for pollination) [potted] -$12
Hops, Cascade -$8
Huckleberry -$5
Jewelweed -$4
Kiwi, Cordifolia (female) & 74-32 (male) (Sold in a pair only for pollination) [potted] -$8
Lingon Berry, New Farm & Erntedank (Sold in pairs only for pollination) [potted] -$12
Loganberry -$7
Plum, Chickasaw -$5
Raspberry, Black, Jewel -$5
Raspberry, Gold, Fallgold -$5
Raspberry, Purple, Royalty -$5
Raspberry, Red, Autumn Bliss -$5
Raspberry, Red, Heritage -$5
Sassafras -$5
Serviceberry -$5
Solomon Seal -$4
Sourwood -$5
Strawberries, Everbearing, Seascape – 10 for $7
Strawberries, Junebearing, Honeoye – 10 for $7
Sweet Shrub (aka. Allspice) -$5
Yellowroot -$4

https://www.facebook.com/events/2208214459427823/?event_time_id=2208214469427822

Creative Capital Workshop – Strategic Planning + Communications for Artists.

Participants learn key business, management, and communications skills and hear first-hand from artists who have used these tools to achieve success—as they define it. Topics include business management, goal setting, writing and talking about your work, and negotiation. In addition to lecture presentations, participants engage in interactive exercises, have the opportunity to meet with leaders in small working groups, and are given a Strategic Planning workbook to help guide their process. Consultant and arts activist, Colleen Keegan and NC based artist, Beverly McIver will lead the workshop.

$20 for BMCM+AC members + students w/ID / $25 non-members

This workshop is presented as part of Creative Capital with funding provided by the North Carolina Arts Council. Creative Capital supports innovative and adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel, gatherings, and career development services.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2296828467266277/

Description: Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year at Chimney Rock. Leafless trees make for expansive views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge. The sky is clear; you’re likely to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness. You may even see a critter scamper by you in the forest. Capture that special moment or scene on your camera, enter it in our Winter Wonders Photo Contest and tell us about it. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/267246603967105/?event_time_id=267246690633763

Mark your calendars for our Spring event in Asheville Metro Vintage Market Days® March 15-17, 2019 – one of Country Living Magazines “7 Flea Markets & Barn Sales You Won’t Want To Miss”!

ON-LINE DISCOUNT PRICING ONLY ON-LINE!!!
http://vintagemarketdays.com/market/asheville-metro/tickets.php

Grab your girlfriends or your husband & join us for a weekend of the very best of Vintage vendors from across the United States. We bring vendors who are unique to Vintage Market Days®. VMD™ is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings & a little more. Shopping, live music…We love bringing the Vintage experience® to the Asheville Metro Area!
**Be sure to RSVP to our Events!
Please share with with your friends.
Make sure you tag your friends,

https://www.facebook.com/events/543664756066740/

Come when you can, we are no longer taking sign-ups but walk-ins are welcome!
Seniors looking to workout more regularly are welcome to participate in a three month video-led fitness class and study conducted by Geri-fit! Most of the exercises will be performed seated in a chair and you will not have to get on the floor. Classes will be twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays for 45 minutes. There are 24 classes over a 3 month period.

You will need to bring your own set of 2 or 3-pound dumbbell weights and a stretch band. (The library has some stretch bands if you need one.) You will be exercising to a Geri-Fit® DVD and several different levels of Geri-Fit® video workouts will be shown. Everyone is encouraged to work out at their own pace.

Classes will be held twice-a-week for 45-minutes each. Upon completion of the 12 week study, each participant will fill out a survey to help evaluate the effectiveness of the video-led classes to determine if your strength, stamina, balance and range of motion has improved.

Please come join us and have some fun working out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/289832488265375/?event_time_id=289832548265369

We will be cookin’ up some traditional St. Patrick’s Day treats at the WNC Farmers Market. Come and join your friends at the Market and try foods using ingredients from our Market stores. Wear green!

https://www.facebook.com/events/519732341870616/

Compassion, love, kindness and understanding are the keys to communicating in spirit, enabling us to receive the messages that help us to heal and go on with our lives. As an Intuitive Psychic Medium and Spiritual Energy Practitioner, it is my honor and life’s work to use my abilities to communicate with the spirits of your loved ones; letting you know that they have never left you and that they are still with you. My work lets me not only heal those here, but also those who have passed on.

I am offering Private Readings at Asheville Raven & Crone!
Come make meaningful connections with me!

Phone: 978-618-5972
or Email: [email protected]

Rates:
$2.00 per min.
$30 for 15 min.
$60 for 30 min.
$120 for 1 hr.

https://www.facebook.com/events/537675173390779/

We look forward to seeing everyone at the beautiful Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC on March 15-17, 2019 for the Rotary 2019 District 7680 Conference!

https://www.facebook.com/events/644680005913111/

Inquiry-based learning through Primary Sources
Cultivate a classroom of inquiry-based learning through the practice of teaching with primary sources. Join Teaching with Primary Sources-MHU to explore various strategies for engaging students through the exploration of primary sources in your classroom for all content areas. In this session we will study the “Impact of the Railroad on Southern Appalachia” as best practices are modeled for 6-12 students. In addition, learn what other resources are available digitally at loc.gov, and quick tips for finding primary sources from this online database.

https://www.facebook.com/events/692047677846756/

Our month-long anniversary celebration continues with a double bottle release of our flagship Luminosity Belgian Tripel and, for the first time ever, our new Point of consciousness Coffee Tripel.

Deep golden in color, with a wonderful complexity from the classic Trappist yeast strain, our Luminosity is slightly sweet and fruity with notes of orange, banana, spice and soft alcohols. This high gravity tripel is surprisingly easy drinking with a light body which, if you aren’t careful, can sneak up on you! Permanently available on tap, our flagship brew will only be available in bottles for a limited run.

Our Luminosity became so popular over the years we began to experiment with a variety of adjuncts. Coffee was by far the most well-received of those adjuncts, and thus the search for the perfect roast began! After several different batches, we finally found exactly what we were looking for with the help of our friends at High Noon Coffee Roasters. We are very proud and excited to introduce the first run of the Point of Consciousness Coffee Tripel in 500 ml bottles. Drawing on inspiration from the cult classic, A Clockwork Orange, this flavor-packed brew calls you to awaken, explore, discover, and reach your Point of Consciousness.

Both brews will be available in 500ml bottles and on tap while supplies last. Don’t miss out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/735590330175131/

Bacon & Whiskey in Ice Cream! The latest installment of our exploration into how bacon and whiskey come together or work individually in Ice Cream! Plus there will definitely be some other Irish/St. Patrick’s Day inspired flavors on the menu for the night. All will be available by the scoop, pint or Ice Cream Flight of 4 :)

https://www.facebook.com/events/413450519423500/

Concerned about an area of your child’s development? Not sure if it warrants a full evaluation? – Then Carolina Pediatric Therapy’s free screening event is perfect for you!

Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to meet with an occupational, physical or speech therapist to discuss the area of development causing concern (speech, stuttering, lisp, feeding, sensory processing, fine motor skills, gross motor skills etc.) and receive recommendations for further assessment and/or strategies to foster continued growth.

Clinics in Asheville, Brevard, Hendersonville, Waynesville, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sign Up at: http://www.carolinapeds.com/screens

https://www.facebook.com/events/2382055178513654/

Learn gardening basics on how to improve soil, composting, what and when to plant, pest control measures and other techniques to get your vegetable garden off to a great start in this 3-day program. Led by John Murphy. $35.

https://www.facebook.com/events/535383400237980/

Join us each Friday starting at 3:59pm – or whenever you can get here! We gather together to share stories, laugh and get to know one another. All are welcome! We donate 10% of the sales from 359 Club to a local and regional non-profits. If your non-profit is interested in participating contact Merit.
Snacks are put out for all to enjoy and you can bring your own if you like. Outside food is welcome. We are also dog friendly!

https://www.facebook.com/events/482181682313633/?event_time_id=482181705646964

We, the youth of America, are striking because decades of inaction has left us with just 11 years (or less) to solve the climate crisis. We are striking because the necessary action to achieve the common-sense and vital goal of fighting climate change is not being prioritized. We are striking because marginalized communities across our nation —especially indigenous, black, and low income communities— are already disproportionately impacted by climate change, yet, few people in positions of power have acknowledged this reality, and even fewer have begun to confront it appropriately.

We are at a turning point in history. Our futures are at stake. We call for radical legislative action to combat climate change and its countless detrimental effects on the American people. We are striking for the Green New Deal, a fair and just transition to decarbonize the US economy, and other legislative action that combats the effects of climate change. We stand in solidarity with Greta Thunberg and all youth strikers worldwide as we demand action on this issue.

Join us at Pritchard Park on March 15th for a rally, speakers, and a call to action. Rally will begin at 4:30.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1948409241945339/

Join us for a silent auction and benefit for Emily Sepik’s fight against breast cancer.

There will be a silent auction of donated items with 100% of proceeds going to Emily’s medical and living expenses. High Five Coffee has also graciously offered to donation a portion of their sales for the evening. So come out, grab a drink and show Emily your love and support!

https://www.facebook.com/events/300106887342253/

Friday, March 15th stop by anytime from 5-8pm.. “#GETYOURGREENON”

Catawba Brewing Company will be at XYZ Spirits!

Wines by the glass with be available tonight along with our tasting! ($5/glass)

NO Charge and OPEN to the PUBLIC MUST BE 21!

#CatawbaBrewing #Beer #NCBeer #CraftBeer #NCCraftBeer #CLTBeer #MarionNC #GotToBeXYZ #GotToBeNC The Blue Ridge Traveler #VisitNC #XYZSpirits

https://www.facebook.com/events/951002025070065/

The conversation of a life time awaits!!!!! so have your plans ready and come to our Death Cafe . Read all about it on our web site thirdmessenger.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/424808184928891/

Join us Friday for free food provided by 828 Pizza. No catch just show up and enjoy some free grub.

https://www.facebook.com/events/404286490330953/

FREE DEAD FRIDAYS @ The One Stop
– feat. members of Phuncle Sam acoustic

Join us at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall every Friday at 5:30PM for our FREE Acoustic Grateful Dead series Featuring members of Phuncle Sam and great drink and food specials.

https://www.facebook.com/events/244820139590703/?event_time_id=244820176257366

The trails surrounding Old Fort are some of the best in WNC. Each year we like to show them some love. The OF Trail Work Weekend is a biannual event to improve Kitsuma, Heartbreak Ridge, Snooks Nose, and many other trails in the Old Fort area. Volunteers can commit to one day or the whole weekend. We welcome any amount of time volunteers can contribute.

Work starts in the morning and we leave plenty of time in the afternoon for a ride or a run. Shuttles are provided for laps on Kitsuma. Camp Grier provides free camping and lodging as well as dinner on Saturday night.

The 2019 dates are set for March 15-17 and and November 15-17.

Volunteers need to bring:

gloves, closed toed shoes, breakfast, lunch and water bottles, clothing appropriate to be working outside, and camping equipment.

SIGN UP HERE: https://form.jotform.com/51165222753955

Schedule

Friday Evening- 5pm-9pm Arrive Check In
Saturday- 8am-9am Arrive Check In
9am-2pm Trail Work
2pm until 5pm Shuttles Ride/Run
6:30 Complimentary Dinner
Sunday 8am-9am Arrive Check In
9am-2pm Trail Work
2pm-5pm Shuttle Ride/Run

https://www.facebook.com/events/558606991280705/

Enjoy a delicious slow roasted Prime Rib dinner served with shallot and garlic mashed potatoes, house vegetables, au jus, and horseradish cream. Price $23pp. Featured each Friday night at Legends on the Lake along with our regular dinner menu.

https://www.facebook.com/events/359957811225905/?event_time_id=359957844559235

Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year at Chimney Rock. Leafless trees make for expansive views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge. The sky is clear; you’re likely to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness. You may even see a critter scamper by you in the forest. Capture that special moment or scene on your camera, enter it in our Winter Wonders Photo Contest and tell us about it. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/265403914135277/?event_time_id=265403964135272

Join us every Friday night for some of Asheville’s greatest Jazz musicians. Music kicks off at 5 pm!

Enjoy our special Weekend Menu. Available only on Friday-Sunday.

All items served with fruit salad with sweet cream and today’s rotating side salad.

*Individual Quiche from Rhu Bakery. A delicious savory quiche from Rhu. Bakery with egg, cheese and vegetables in homemade pastry $12

Ask server for today’s quiche selections

*Gourmet Grilled Cheese Panini
Choice of:

Triple Grilled Cheese with Muenster, White Cheddar and Swiss. $12

Grilled White Cheddar with tomato and bacon: $14

Grilled Brie with Ham and side of fig jam: $14

Grilled White Cheddar and Apple: $12

Soup of the Day;
Bowl: $5
Cup: $3

https://www.facebook.com/events/333575987234697/?event_time_id=333576060568023