Calendar of Events

We are supporting Bounty & Soul’s work providing healthy food for our local community by providing them with metal silverware for their food sampling events. These wiill prevent the wastage and expense of disposable spoons and forks.
Bounty & Soul provide samples of delicious plant based foods and education for those members of the community who are receiving donated healthy food. Rather than use plastic spoons and forks for the demonstrations and sampling, Bounty & Sould are finding ways to be more green and sustainable, and we want to help.
We are aiming to collect 80 sets of metal or durable bamboo small spoons and forks through the month of February. Please bring washed used or new silverware to our store and enjoy our thanks and a browse and a cup of fair trade coffee.

https://www.facebook.com/events/618459661957593/?event_time_id=618459735290919

Blurring the line between illusion and reality, MOMIX is known for its inventive, often surreal choreography. In Opus Cactus, scenes of the Southwest are depicted through athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes and inventive props. Opus Cactus blows away its audiences in this thrilling multimedia experience that students will never forget. Part of the Matinee Series for students and families. Recommended for grades 2-12.

For reservations, call 828-257-4530 or email [email protected]

Information about the Y.E.S. (Youth Education Scholarship) Fund: https://www.dwtheatre.com/online/article/yesfund

https://www.facebook.com/events/539581643171663/

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/789533238046693/?event_time_id=789533411380009

STORYTIME & ART
Our programs for preschool and school-age students are back at a library near you! Storytime & Art is for preschool aged students accompanied by an adult. Come join in the fun with stories and songs, then make a hands-on art project just for the little ones!

Meet us at Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road, Asheville 28803) on third Thursdays at 10:30am!

https://www.facebook.com/events/962622790596420/

Introduction To Sculpture

Mac McCusker

Thursdays, 11am-1:30pm
January 10- February 28

Ever wanted to try your hand at sculpting with clay? This introductory class will enable you to competently create small-scale sculptures of animals or people. Learn to build with slabs, coils, and solid clay sculpting to advance your ceramic skills or elevate the quality of your work! Using images and sketches as a reference, we will make several pieces in class using a combination of building techniques. This class is for all levels.

Level: All Levels
Tuition: $310 + $55 Lab Fee

https://www.facebook.com/events/2305319773045667/

The Y is hosting a series of social and educational gatherings in February just for healthy agers. Meet new friends and learn about YMCA community health programs from our nurse practioner, Nicole Crane. Light refreshments will be provided. There’s no charge to attend, but we ask that you RSVP to Diane Saccone at [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/347736792491106/

Amanda Wray, Kate Johnson, and Brandon Whiteside, Key Center

“High Impact, Community-Based Learning: Practices for Teaching and Scholarship”

Service learning and community-based learning were identified as high impact educational practices by the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) in 2008. This instructional strategy is grounded in experiential learning with non-profit community partners who serve as co-educators, and research reports increased rates of student retention and student engagement when faculty use community-based learning.

Join Key Center team Kate Johnson, Amanda Wray, and Brandon Whiteside for an introduction to community-based learning and how to engage these strategies in your teaching and scholarship.

Library Brown Bag Talks are free and open to UNC Asheville students, faculty, and staff as well as the Asheville community. Feel free to bring your lunch. Light refreshments are always served.

For questions or comments about Library Brown Bag Talks, please contact Gene Hyde, Head of Special Collections and University Archivist, UNC Asheville. [email protected] or 828-251-6645

https://www.facebook.com/events/324862894811302/

Join MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper for an exclusive tour of the Liquidlogic Kayaks production factory led by Co-Founder Shane Benedict. We’ll meet at the factory for a full behind the scenes tour during production hours to see how kayaks are made from bow to stern, learning about the local company’s history, sustainability practices, and how they have partnered with the Green Riverkeeper along the way. Then we’ll head down the street to a local brewery, Blue Ghost Brewing, to have lunch and a beer (provided) and learn more about what MountainTrue is doing to protect the places we share and how you can get more involved.

**Space is limited to the first 20 people, so get your ticket before it sells out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/354452988619760/

Spring is almost in sight! What will the warming weather and greening earth bring you ? Runes, the second oldest recorded type of divination in the world, can give you insights into the coming year. Runecaster Tree Higgins, has been on the Runic Path for twenty years and will be available today from 12p to 5p. Stop by and get a reading! Have a complimentary sample of Raven& Crone’s glorious tea.Donation:$2 per minute(Fifteen minute minimum)

https://www.facebook.com/events/629851154099680/?event_time_id=629851167433012

Reserve your spot today for Buncombe County Schools #Kindergarten Enrollment Tours! It’s never too early to check out your local community school and all that is available for your child. 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. We know you’ll love it here.

Tours will held be held on February 21 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Simply call the school you’d like to tour to reserve your tour spot!

Not sure which school to call?
View our directory, search for schools by address, and more:
FindYourSchool.BuncombeSchools.org

Learn more: Enroll.BuncombeSchools.org

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/336275470324999/

Alternatives To Glaze

Cynthia Lee

Thursdays 3-5:30pm
January 10- February 28

Consider experimenting with some unorthodox surface treatments for a new look in your work. Using tiles, we will play with materials rolled on wet clay and cold surface techniques on bisque clay. Demonstrations and discussions will include applying these concepts to functional and sculptural work. Come with imagination, without reservations and a yearning for creative research!

Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $310 + $50 Lab Fee

Join us in supporting Asheville Primary School’s PTO by dining at Early Girl Eatery West Asheville on February 21 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Remember to bring and show your flyer from the PTO; 15% of proceeds from sales with the flyer will go to the Asheville Primary School’s PTO.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1174700679351192/

Meet some of the local farmers, vendors, food makers, bakers and brewers who provide local products to Ingles and SAMPLE!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1149715695188593/

February 2 – April 27, 2019

Zimbabwean style marimba band classes for all ages!

Student Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Level 1 for Beginning/Intermediate students in grades 3 – 6
will meet from 3:45 – 5:00
Level 2 for Intermediate/Advanced students in grades 6 – 12
Will meet from 5:00 – 6:15

*The instructor will decide which class your student would be most appropriate for your child.*
Fee for the 10 week session (twice a week) $250

All classes meet at the Rainbow Community Center, 60 State Street in West Asheville

Classes will meet on the following dates:
Feb. 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28, March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, No classes on March 26 & 28 (Rainbow’s spring break), April 2, 4, 9, 11, No classes on April 16 & 18 (Asheville City School and Evergreen’s spring break) April 23, 25 – Final informal performances on Friday, April 26 (in the auditorium for invited guests) and Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am to noon at the Asheville City Market. We will be raising money for marimba maintenance. All students from this session will have an opportunity to perform at the market.

To sign up contact Sue Ford at [email protected]

To pay online use this link and scroll down:

http://www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/village-marimba/

Adult Class IS FULL – contact Sue Ford for info on upcoming sessions.

In a Class Session, students will:
• Learn a repertoire based on the group’s interest, including popular songs, multicultural songs and original music.
• Work on proper mallet/stick technique, which is also applicable to other percussion instruments
• Have fun making music as a community. Each song is made up of many parts, which come together synergistically to create a joyful sound.
• Work toward a big performance at the end of the session

https://www.facebook.com/events/2311762458858258/?event_time_id=2311762488858255

Dine out for cats!
Farm Burger downtown is donating 10% of dinner proceeds to The Asheville Cat Weirdos Emergency Fund!

https://www.facebook.com/events/303925846909934/

Raise money for local cats in need by dining out with us on February 21st from 4pm-9pm! Farm Burger downtown Asheville is donating 10% of dinner proceeds to Asheville Cat Weirdos. Funds raised will help support their ACW Cat Pantry and the Asheville Cat Weirdos Emergency Fund, which helps local cat owners with unexpected or emergency veterinary costs.

#supportourpets #catsrule #IHeartCats #kittylove #localfundraising #AshevilleCatWeirdos #WNCpets

https://www.facebook.com/events/393529618120134/

Please join us for our February Spirit hosted by Farm Burger!

https://www.facebook.com/events/378876769350300/

Help raise money for Hall Fletcher Elementary by having dinner with us on February 21st! We will be donating 10% of proceeds from 4pm-9pm to the school. Funds raised will help provide after-school care and tutoring, as well as, clothes/supplies to students in need.

#supportoutschools #kidsrock #buncombecountyschools #farmburgerfundraising #dineout

https://www.facebook.com/events/796651244025036/

Includes All Non Redemption Arcade Games, Activities, and Attractions!

Such as…
Indoor Climbing wall | Indoor/Outdoor Go-karts | Arcade Games | Laser Tag | Bumper Cars | Mini Golf | Mini Bowling | X-Rider Theatre | AeroBall | & More!

https://www.facebook.com/events/323685011602260/?event_time_id=323685018268926

Come in to enjoy creating memories with us during a time that your dollars go farther! Half-off games and attractions after 4pm. See y’all soon!

https://www.facebook.com/events/582585695548471/?event_time_id=582585702215137

Thursdays are Jazz and Wine night! Come enjoy an evening of 1$ off wine specials, live Jazz from 6-8pm, and delicious food by Food Stop Food Truck!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2305712789446907/?event_time_id=2305712809446905

25% OFF Mighty Meaty or Veggie Meatloaf on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 4-6pm, during the month of February!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/704049793329322/?event_time_id=704049826662652

WEDNESDAY
5pm Teen Contemporary with Melvin
$50 4 week series. Starts Jan. 9

THURSDAY
4pm Kids Hip Hop Series with Lisa
Semester runs 1/17/19 – 5/16/19
$50/month or $160/semester

5pm Teen Hip Hop Series with Lisa
Semester runs ​1/17/19 – 5/16/19
$50/month or $160/semester

https://www.facebook.com/events/368264583936462/?event_time_id=368264653936455

Gin & Tonic- A simple and classic drink perfect for novice drinkers as well as seasoned veterans. Clean, crisp and refreshing, Gin and Tonic is everything you could ask for in a cocktail, so much so we are devoting a whole theme to it. On Thursdays we offer Tonic Thursday’s. We’ll introduce you to a whole new way of drinking G & T with a rotating special each week: A different tonic, a different gin, and so many different garnishes to choose from we’ll just keep searching for that perfect combination and include you in the process.

This Weeks Feature: Brûléed Blood Orange Gin & Tonic. Bulldog Gin, Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic, Brûléed Blood Orange.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1167916523389295/

Join The Collider for our second panel session focusing on the 4th National Climate Assessment this THURSDAY, February 21st!

This session will feature speakers from the Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites (CICS-NC), UNC Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC) + FernLeaf Interactivee, and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.

Discussions will feature the impact of climate change on cities and communities, plus the importance of conservancy in creating and maintaining climate resilience.

Register now! Free and open to the public with suggested donation of $10/person. Light refreshments from Hi-Wire Brewing will be provided!

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The Panelists

Tom Maycock has served as the science public information officer for the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies since September 2014. In addition to managing communications for the Institute, Tom is a science editor with NOAA’s Assessments Technical Support Unit. He was also a lead editor on both Volumes I and II of the fourth National Climate Assessment.

Jess Laggis is a native of Swannanoa who enjoyed growing up on the campus of Warren Wilson College and roaming the nearby mountains. Her strong sense of adventure led her to hike the southern half of the Appalachian Trail, study and work abroad in far-flung places, and finally return home to farm in the Western North Carolina mountains. Jess is currently the Farmland Protection Director for the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC), where she leads efforts to conserve farmland.

Karin Rogers is the Director of Operations and a Research Scientist at UNC Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC), where she works with NEMAC’s federal, local and state partners to deliver and communicate their science for more informed decision making. Her knowledge of environmental science, decision science, and team dynamics help groups use scientific information to better understand and face the challenges of a changing environment. Karin also co-leads the NEMAC Student Intern Program.

Matt Hutchins is a Research Scientist and Environmental Change Project Lead with UNC Asheville’s NEMAC, where he has helped a variety of communities make more informed decisions in the face of climate change and other environmental threats. Matt combines his knowledge in environmental science, climate change and decision science with technical skills to help groups use information to better understand and deal with the challenges they face. Matt specializes in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial databases, web technologies, and vulnerability and risk assessment.

https://www.facebook.com/events/287020828633660/

MONDAY
5pm Bellydance 101 with Olivia Blahowsky
$14 drop in or class card

6pm Bellydance Hip Hop Fusion with Lisa Zahiya
$50 4 week series. Starts Feb. 4

TUESDAY
6pm Bellydance 1 with Lisa Zahiya
$90 8 week series. Starts Feb 12

7pm Bellydance 2 with Lisa Zahiya
$90 8 week series. Starts Feb 12

8pm Bellydance Specialty Series with Lisa Zahiya: Dancing with the Stars
$50 4 week series. Starts Feb. 5

THURSDAY
5pm Bellydance Fitness with Emily Nowels
$10 drop in or class card​ or Bellydance card
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6pm Bellydance Drills with Emily Nowels
$14 drop in, class card, or Bellydance card

7pm Bellydance 1.5 Choreography with McKinley Quincey
$50/4 week series. Starts Feb.7

8pm Fantasy Fusion Choreography with Olivia Blahowsky
$50/4 week series. Starts Feb.7

https://www.facebook.com/events/398426467630819/?event_time_id=398426494297483

Come grab a burger, side and a year round brew for $12 every Thursday starting November 1st. From 5-8PM you can get this special deal from The Hungry Ghost. Join in on #BGtrivia @ 6:30PM for a night of fun and food.
Beer options include:
IPA
Pale Ale
LAGA (Light American Golden Ale)
English Porter
Grapefruit IPA
Mango IPA

https://www.facebook.com/events/353635038713926/?event_time_id=353635098713920

Introducing our newest weekly entertainment – Canned Heat. An all-vinyl DJ night with Death Jam Jasper. Every genre. Every artist. Every Thursday. Super chill.

BONUS – two rotating beers will be on sale for $3/pint all day, every Thursday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/238186547045957/?event_time_id=294846021380009

A boutique food truck serving up gourmet comfort food.

www.olivecateringcompany.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/1065689456971457/