Calendar of Events

Giving Back to Our Community–The Asheville Humane Society

Join us in November when we show our support for the Asheville Humane Society. Tracy, Elliott, Executive Director of AHS, will be our featured speaker.

Please consider a monetary contribution to AHS and a donation of cat food (a specific need requested).

Registration starts at 5:15 pm, dinner and the program begin promptly at 6:00.

Dinner will be served — dinner price is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. You don’t have to purchase dinner to attend, but RSVP’s are required for dinner: http://bit.ly/Nov15DWBC

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Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)

*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.

Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.

Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas

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Ladies, we are doing it again! Last year’s REAL Women. REAL Money Stories. was such a success that this year we are expanding it to two evenings of storytelling.

Join us for this FREE event and raise a glass to toast other women as they share stories about how they rocked their money life. This event is open to any woman in our community who likes to share in celebrating other women’s success. There will be wine, beer, delicious food, and rocking money stories and some guaranteed revelry together.

Have we piqued your interest?: The gathering will feature women who have worked with OnTrack WNC who will share their inspiring stories. And, we will open the mic and invite women to volunteer to tell their money stories as well! We hope this evening of celebrating one another, will leave everyone feeling empowered and motivated to take control of their financial lives, achieve economic self-sufficiency and take a step towards realizing their money dreams.

Space is limited and registration is required. Reserve your spot TODAY!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2396756880341306/

When: Nov. 15 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: United Way, 50 South French Broad Ave.,
Asheville, NC 28801 (first floor conference room 1)
–enter through the front door and turn right down the hallway, we will meet in the first hallway on the right)
Two blocks west of the bus station or S4, W1 buses

What: Free Dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by presentation and input gathering/voting based on the People’s Assembly model. Your voice is needed and input is valuable! Also please SHARE/Invite friends!

Are you a regular bus rider? Are you an ally who believes that we need a better bus system? Come help us continue our work to Build Better Buses Together!

Since the fall of 2012, Just Economics has been supporting bus riders in a coordinated campaign and now long term strategy to bring about changes to the ART system. We have worked to center the voices of people who ride the bus by necessity.

The Assembly is a time to share important information about the where we need to advocate for better buses and a way to do big picture strategy work on the bus system together. It is also a time to gather valuable rider input and to learn how to channel our energies to advocate for the needed resources to be allocated and most needed changes to be made.

We will have free dinner, conversation, a brief information session, and engaging activities that gather your votes about where we need to be working to build better buses.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1951359701832225/

Now in its 17th year, the annual HeartWorks Survivors’ Art Show, presented by Our VOICE, creates a powerful space for survivors of sexual assault to share their stories through art. The exhibition will be on display at REVOLVE Gallery in Asheville, in the RAMP Studios on Riverside Drive, with an opening reception on Thursday, November 15th at 6 p.m. Thereafter the exhibition will be on display during business hours for two weeks.

Our VOICE’s 2018 featured guest artist is Denise Carbonell, https://www.instagram.com/carboncommentary/, whose evocative collection of black-and-white pen-and-ink drawings anchor the show.

The show’s opening reception on Thursday November 15th at 6pm will feature performance art, poetry, songs by survivors, and a piece of expressive dance theater choreographed by Barrie Barton, founder of Stand and Deliver and Artistic Director of Community Choreography Projects.

There will be appetizers and drinks provided on opening night and a suggested $5-$25 dollar donation at the door is encouraged (no one turned away for lack of funds).

Our VOICE is currently accepting submission for the Survivors’ Art Show through October 31st. Art must be submitted in-person at Our VOICE at the Family Justice Center, 25 Woodfin Street, during business hours 8am-5pm.

For more info email [email protected].
To become a sponsor email [email protected]

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Asheville’s biggest culinary event celebrates 10 years of bold flavors and palate pleasers.

The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) hosts the 2018 Taste of Asheville: Taste & Tunes Thursday, Nov. 15 at The Venue in downtown Asheville.

From award-winning southern cuisine to bold new worldly flavors, the Taste of Asheville brings over 40 of Asheville’s famed independent restaurants together for an unforgettable evening of sampling small bites, craft beverages and spirits.

This year, AIR has once again teamed up with the Asheville Buskers Collective to highlight the city’s celebrated street musicians.

This event not only entertains the taste buds, it also is one of the largest fundraisers of the year to support the work of the AIR, which in turn supports the 120 members of the
Asheville Independent Restaurant Association.

VIP tickets (early admission at 6 PM) are $100; general admission tickets (7PM admission) are $75.

All tickets may be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-taste-of-asheville-taste-tunes-presented-by-mission-health-tickets-48842535338

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Mixed Harvest: Tobacco in Southern Appalachia, 1870-1950 with Tom Lee

The 2004 tobacco buyout program and the end of the auction marketing system transformed agriculture in Southern Appalachia. Once a standard feature of the Mountain South’s rural landscape, the ubiquitous tobacco patches have largely vanished. Memories of tobacco linger among those who grew, harvested, and sold the golden weed, but over time the memories have grown sparser, disappearing like the barns, warehouses, and other physical reminders of a time when tobacco was king. The story of tobacco, however, is about more than nostalgia or memory. For well over a century after the American Civil War, tobacco shaped the agriculture and culture of Southern Appalachia as did no other commodity crop. Readily adaptable to the demands of mountain agriculture, tobacco provided the region’s farmers with a reliable and remunerative annual cash income, fueled urban development within the region, and bound town and country to the rituals of tobacco growing. Because of its ties to industrialization and to broader trends in the region’s history, the story of tobacco reflects in fresh ways the story of Southern Appalachia and the intricate dance of forces that resulted in a mixed harvest for the region’s people.

A native of Johnson City, Tennessee, Tom Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from East Tennessee State University, received a Master of Arts degree from Wake Forest University, and received a doctoral degree from the University of Tennessee with a specialization in the history of the U. S. South. He has taught at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Roane State Community College, and Hiwassee College, and is currently an Associate Professor of History at East Tennessee State University. In addition to the U.S. history survey, the Tennessee history survey, and the department’s historical methods course, he teaches courses on the South, Appalachia, agricultural history, urban history, and public history. From 2006-2012, he served as an advisor and as the public historian for the Tennessee’s First Frontier Teaching American History Project and served as acting secretary for the Society of Appalachian Historians from 2010-2016.

In 2005, the University of Tennessee Press published his book, The Tennessee-Virginia Tri-Cities: Urbanization in Appalachia, 1900-1950. He is currently working on several agriculture-related articles and projects, and he claims to be working on another book, this one focused on the history of tobacco in Southern Appalachia.

Tom lives in Johnson City with his wife Tamitha and their son David. Tom and Tamitha’s two oldest children, Morgan and Andrew, attend Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Appalachian Evenings are free of charge and all are welcome. The event will be held in the Ramsey Center, which is located inside Renfro Library on the campus of Mars Hill University.

For events that happen before 6pm on a weekday, please park in the lot on Bailey Street just next to the Greenway – across the street from Chambers Gym. After 6pm, visitors may park in any available green or white parking space, even if it is designated “faculty” or “students.”

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***We now have over 50 auction items, some with no minimum bid or reserve price. Items with values from $10 into the hundreds, so there’s something for everyone***

Please join all of us at ARF for our ever popular annual silent auction and wine tasting at Papou’s right on Main Street in downtown Sylva, with the added bonus of Brew Dawgz and their amazing brats and hotdogs set up right outside!

Silent auction prizes of all sizes, values and descriptions, from jewelery to pottery to home decor to gift certificates for golf and local businesses, and so much more. There really will be something for every budget and for everyone on your holiday gift list, so come along and make your holiday shopping easy. Bidding opens at 6pm and closes at 8pm, so don’t be late!

Wine tasting tickets are $15 and include 5 tastings, 3 red and 2 white. 100% of those proceeds go directly to ARF. Discounts of 10% on individual bottles of the tasting wines, and 20% on full mixed cases, will be available on the night.

We will also have a representative from Color Street at the auction who has not only generously donated a gift certificate to the auction, but will also be doing free samples of their nail polish strips on the night for you to try out.

Come along, drink great wines, eat good food, get your holiday shopping done, and help ARF and our local spay, neuter, foster and adoption programs in the process. See you there! ???

Find out more about who we are, what we do, and how you can help at www.a-r-f.org

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Become a FOSTER PARENT TODAY

If you would like to learn more about becoming a foster parent, but are unable to attend the meeting please visit our website at https://www.chsnc.org/adoption-and-foster-care/

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Come out and join us at a fundraiser at the Triskelion Brewing Company to support Helping Hand Developmental Center. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at Helping Hand Administrative offices @ 228 Davis Street; Hendersonville, NC (Behind the Fresh Market). Or call 692-7068 for details

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Circle Round presents BEYOND THE VEIL. The period around Samhain and the descent into the dark part of the year is stamped with themes and myths around the Underworld and the soul’s journey after leaving the incarnate realm of humans. What do pagans/wiccans believe about what happens to the soul after death? What Deities assist with the soul’s journey as it leaves the human realm? How can Pagans/Wiccans honor their beliefs and the beliefs of the deceased in their rites and practices when someone in the community dies? How can those that follow an Earth Religion path protect the Earth and honor the natural cycle of life and death when someone dies? We will discuss all of these topics and more. Love donations for use of space and/or contributions of canned goods for the foodbank are welcome. Presented by Kore, a Second Degree Wiccan priestess of SerpentStone Tradition on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 6-8 pm.

Circle Round is a monthly forum which meets on the third Thursday of each month from 6-8 pm at the Raven and Crone, 555 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC. For further info, or if you wish to be a presenter for a future meeting, contact Rhiannon at [email protected].

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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new space, Momentum on Broadway! On Thursday, November 15th, from 6-9pm, please join us for the grand opening of our new gallery! Located at 52 Broadway Street, the opening of our new downtown Asheville art gallery brings more of the intriguing work you have come to love! New artists, new works, and a brand new space will all be highlighted during this celebration! All are welcome! Please join us!

Momentum Gallery hosts a special reception to celebrate the opening of its highly-anticipated new space located at 52 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville, Momentum on Broadway, on Thursday, November 15th, 6-9pm. A number of Momentum’s Artist Partners plan to be in attendance. The reception is free and open to the public.

For more info, check out this post on our website: https://momentumgallery.com/blog/74/

This event marks the official unveiling of the first phase of renovation, for a 4000 square foot space on the ground floor of the historic, three-story building Momentum acquired earlier this year. Clean lines and a brighter, more open venue await visitors who were familiar with the space previously occupied by Stuf Antiques. Momentum Gallery intends to continue upfitting additional square footage in the building over the coming months while maintaining locations on both North Lexington Avenue and Broadway Street.

Select works by Momentum Gallery artists occupy the new space along with two exhibitions which also open November 15th, Small Works, Big Impact and Casey Roberts – Cyanotype Paintings. The former is an annual curated collection of paintings, sculpture, and mixed media works by gallery artists and special guests. Emotive ceramics, surreal painting, intricate glass curiosities, embroidered foliage, and memento mori come together in a provocative collection of intimately-scaled works by familiar and new gallery artists. Although small in size, these works are nonetheless powerful, conveying the vision and prowess of their accomplished makers and taking on themes of mortality, natural phenomena, and discovery. The exhibition features new works by Samantha Bates, Cristina Córdova, Amber Cowan, David Ellsworth, Hillary Waters Fayle, Amy Gross, Alli Hoag, Ron Isaacs, Kate MacDowell, Kit Paulson, Lawrence Tarpey, and more.

The gallery is thrilled to announce the Asheville debut of Casey Roberts with a one-person exhibition to open the new space on Broadway. Dreamy and contemplative – Roberts’ large-scale cyanotype paintings on paper depict a variety of domestic and wilderness subjects which evoke a still and wonderous world. Subjects the artist often revisits include trees, water, animals, and sky. About these works, the artist comments, “there is an intuitive wisdom in nature.” Through his thoughtful use of silhouettes and selective color, Roberts’ ethereal works, profound in their simplicity, tap into our longing for connection through nature.

Jordan Ahlers is fulfilling his vision of two decades to elevate the Asheville art scene with the opening of Momentum on Broadway. Already a cornerstone in the downtown gallery district, Momentum Gallery (and now Momentum on Broadway) add to the expanding cultural offerings Asheville is currently enjoying. We look forward to seeing you!

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Reserve your spot today for Buncombe County Schools #Kindergarten Enrollment Tours! It’s never too early to check out all of the programs and opportunities that Buncombe County Schools offers. We’d love to meet you personally and show you how our hands-on, engaging, and caring environment with highly qualified and fully licensed teachers will help your child thrive.

Early bird tours are set for Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. You may choose one or both tour times to get an inside look at your local community schools.

Simply call the school you’d like to tour to reserve your tour spot! Find your school today at Enroll.BuncombeSchools.org.

#BCS #WeAreBCS #BCSAdvantage #supportpublicschools #ncpublicschools #828isgreat #avlnews #avl #wnc #asheville #enrollment #publicschools

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On Thursday, November 15th, from 6-9pm, Momentum Gallery hosts a special reception to celebrate the opening of its highly-anticipated new space located at 52 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville, Momentum on Broadway. A number of Momentum’s Artist Partners plan to be in attendance. The reception is free and open to the public.

This event marks the official unveiling of the first phase of renovation, for a 4000 square foot space on the ground floor of the historic, three-story building Momentum acquired earlier this year. Clean lines and a brighter, more open venue await visitors who were familiar with the space previously occupied by Stuf Antiques. Momentum Gallery intends to continue upfitting additional square footage in the building over the coming months while maintaining locations on both North Lexington Avenue and Broadway Street.

Select works by Momentum Gallery artists occupy the new space along with two exhibitions which also open November 15th, Small Works, Big Impact and Casey Roberts – Cyanotype Paintings.

Please join the Directors of CANVAS ArtSpace at the Opening Reception for ‘Small Works / Big Heart’ an exhibition of animal-themed artwork to benefit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.

Featured Artists:
Al Junek / Alec Hall / Alta Davis / Anne Allen / Barbara Moerk
Becky LedBetter / Char Snyder / Cheri A. Novak / Clare Sahling / Clark Walker / David Adler / Elena Levine / Ellen Gennaro / Helene Lund Den Boer / Herb Falk / Jan Onan / Jill Hseih / John Newcomer / Kathy Amspacher / Laura Boggs / Linda Hendricks / Liz Wiesel / Marcy Jackson / Marie Lemmond / Marilyn Edie / Maxine Tatreau / Miriam Hughes / Natalie Bennett / Norie Sanchez / Patrick Cain / Patty McClung / Sandi Price / Sarah French / Susan Goodman / Susanne Thomas / Tenley Horne / Vickie Robertson

Exhibition will be on view from Nov 15 – Dec 22; Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm.

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The Asheville Marathon and Half Training Group will have weekly technique and Hill Training on Thursday evenings at 6pm at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Parking Lot – OLLI – UNCA.

Each workout will last one hour. During these workout sessions we will be doing some hill interval training (everyone’s favorite) to improve your hill technique as well as your conditioning.

If you haven’t already registered for the marathon or half marathon training group, you can sign up online and attend these technique and hill trainings and our weekeng long runs. Find out more here –> http://ashevillemarathon.com/community/training/

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Join us for a stroll down Memory Lane, as we sing some of our favorite songs from days gone by – we’ll be singing some of YOUR favorites, too!

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Tour Gatlinburg’s most dazzling light displays by hopping aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights! This popular winter tradition is the perfect way to see our mountain town in all its Winter Magic splendor. Get your tickets today!

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DECEMBER 6th
Join Adora for a fun and creative evening of making holiday gifts while sipping on warm, herbal teas. Each attendee will make 2 aphrodisiac formulas and 2 magical perfumes to bring home and gift for the holidays.
Optional add on to make more products including a his and her crystal infused massage oils while leaning the basics of Aromatherapy with master formulator Adora Winquist.

Adora Winquist is a transformative healer, an inspired teacher and nationally recognized award winning essential oil formulator. Her upcoming book will focus on healing the whole body one system at a time. She is the founder of ADORAtherapy Mood Boosts and co-founder of Zenergy Medicinals, a line of expertly formulated plant based products and education to advance optimal health and wellness in conjunction with her first book launch.

Adora is a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and has practiced her healing arts for over 2 decades years using several modalities based on the client’s needs. A pioneer in the field of aromatherapy and energy medicine, Adora is the founder and formulae originator for ADORAtherapy, a national award winning brand of blended essential oils termed Mood Boosts to create empowered and intentional life practices. Adora continues to be sought out her unique nose and ability to formulae aromatic products for individual and corporate clients.

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Join Katie Moore with the WNC Cheese Trail and learn all about pairing wines and local cheeses! We will taste through 4 wine and cheese pairings. Perfect for planning your next holiday party or just wowing your guests at gathering! Cost is $20 and advance ticket purchase is required.

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Mellowdrome track season workouts. Every Thursday evening 6:30-8pm October-February. Emphasis on track bikes but well-behaved geared bikes wellcome. Youngblood Bicycle’s Shop Team has volunteered to lead us for the workouts. We start with a 30 lap paceline warm up. Please refer to “our story” section of Mellowdrome Asheville Facebook page for general riding guidelines. No riding if track is WET or if Temp below 40. Join in and lets turn left fast with friends. Most of us willing to mentor new riders to track… so, come on and join us.

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$12 Advance / $12 Day of Show

“Blending folk and country with a blues edge, the brothers Meadows pack a powerful punch for being just two dudes armed with only a couple acoustic guitars and a harmonica. But their harmonies are the type of stuff only siblings can usually muster and their songs smack of souls much older than their earthly years would let on.”

Ian and Dustin Meadows are the Meadows Brothers. They share that essential brother-band DNA: a telepathic tightness, the ability to stop and start vocal phrases in lockstep, to fall effortlessly into close harmonies, trade off phrases and navigate together the fresh expression of American roots music they create.

Seated Lounge Show:: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations

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You are not going to miss this! It’s the 3rd Thursday of the month and that can only mean one thing at Sanctuary! Billy Litz is back for his solo Thursday show!

Billy Litz…
is an Asheville, NC based multi-instrumentalist (trumpet, keys, guitar, harmonica, foot percussion) and singer with a lust for song-writing. He has been called “…. A prolific tunesmith…Blessed with a distinctive lead voice — high, thick, suitably retro” – Bold Life Magazine He tours the East Coast as the front man of the feel-good 4-piece, soul band, Hustle Souls, and as a dynamic one-man-band solo artist where New Orleans trumpet, honky-tonk piano, and foot stomping percussion meet the acoustic guitar and whining harmonica.

http://www.billylitz.com/

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Thursday, November 15, 7pm

Conversation with Barbara Earl Thomas.

Exhibition co-curator and art historian Julie Levin Caro leads a conversation with Barbara Earl Thomas, granddaughter of southern sharecroppers, artist, and former student of Jacob Lawrence. From 2008-2013 Thomas served as executive director of the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle, WA.

FREE for BMCM+AC members + students w/ID / $8 non-members

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An introduction to the fun & exciting Brazilian street dance. Samba owes its rhythm and moves to African dances. The traditional African circle dance with a lone central performer relied on weight shifts, rapid steps, and slides to a 2/4 percussive beat, and a fairly still upper body with arms and hands responding to the hip and leg movements. samba is irresistible, its gyrations richly colored by regional and international influences. Today, it would be impossible to imagine carnival without samba.

4 week series/$50

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Join us Thursday, November 15th, for a special John Candy edition of Taproom Trivia! Questions will focus on John Candy films with a particular emphasis on Planes, Trains, & Automobiles (aka the greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time). Mo & Joe’s BBQ will be serving up dinner, too, so come test your knowledge of the late, great John Candy!

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Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness will be hosting an open mic night! Come join us as we celebrate recovery through sharing our stories, music, art and writing. Donations are appreciated but not required.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1770764693022527/

Silent Auction

Many fabulous items will be available including – Wine Lovers Basket, Golf Foursome at Hendersonville Country Club, Hand-made Quilts, and much more.

Cash Bar and Complementary Snacks

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Loving the pure joy of winter is something we have in common with the late, great Warren Miller—who helped create and capture the magic of skiing. This year, “Face of Winter,” the 69th installment from Warren Miller Entertainment presented by Volkswagen, will bring new and veteran athletes alike together to pay tribute to the man who started it all.

Watch as the world’s best skiers and riders cover ground in some of the most legendary destinations to honor a face that launched a thousand quips and got us all started on this long, crazy ride. Visit some of Warren’s favorite locations from Switzerland to Chamonix, British Columbia to Alaska, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand and more.

Come along to far off regions, meet the locals, carve faces of remote mountain ranges, and celebrate the thrills of a life lived in high places.

Join in the tribute and continue the legacy. We are all the “Face of Winter.”

Tickets: https://9850.formovietickets.com:2235/

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Join the Wild Asheville Community Chorus for an evening of singing and dancing! Led by director Suzannah Park, we’ll be celebrating music from across the globe with a selection of traditional and contemporary songs from South Africa, Georgia, Croatia, and America.

Sliding scale donations: $5-$10. Kids free! No one turned away for lack of funds.

A raffle for various prizes will be available. See you there!

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