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=618459691957590

All across North Carolina, Precincts and Clusters are gathering to re-ignite voters in preparation for 2020. To be effective and win in 2020, planning starts now.

We will be:

-Offering results for North Buncombe during the Primary
-Voting in new or returning precinct officers
-Deciding on resolutions to send to Raleigh and national level

Come support and vote for new precinct leaders and hear where we are going from here to win in 2020.

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February is Italian wine month at Wine Sage & Gourmet. Come learn some tips and tricks for making traditional pesto and new recipes with a twist. Registration fee includes an Italian wine and pesto sampling after the class.

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Come walk the Rail Trail with one of the shelter dogs from Brother Wolf in Rutherford County. Brother Wolf is a local no-kill shelter and has many dogs that would love to go for a walk on the trail with you.

Brother Wolf will provide carriers and leashes. You must be at least 16 years old to walk a dog but all ages are welcome to attend.

Meet at Brother Wolf (1364 US-221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139) at 10 am to get matched up with one of the shelter dogs. Please let us know if you would not be able to fit a carrier in your car.

Since there is a limited number of dogs available, you MUST pre-register for this event. Email Dana Bradley at [email protected] or call her cell at 864-324-1188 to sign up.

After all the dogs are loaded, we will drive 1/2-mile to the Rail Trail where we will walk the dogs for a total of 2 miles. The trail is flat and is rated as easy.

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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=789533371380013

Join us any Saturday for outdoor activities at the garden. Local youth involved in programming for building life skills, improving literacy and leadership development welcome young people in the area to join them, and we are always in need of adult volunteers to help with mentoring. Involvement in the Shiloh Community Garden also includes the experience of growing produce organically, lessons in permaculture and the science of sustainability, healthy meal preparation, and entrepreneurship. Come join the fun!

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Shop the studios and explore the River Arts District every second Saturday of the month

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Spoil your Furry Valentine while raising money for the Asheville Cat Weirdos Emergency Fund! 10% of your sale will be donated back to ACW’s emergency fund to help cover the medical care of kitties in need in our community!

Visit any of Patton Avenue Pet Company’s 3 locations on Saturday, February 9th from 10 am to 7 pm and remember to mention ACW at checkout!

Also stop by the West Asheville store from 11-3 to meet adoptable kitties from Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville

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For the first time in a long time, Maggie Valley will be hosting a skating rink at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! Here’s what you need to know:
– Adults $8
– Kids $5
– Sessions are 45 minutes on the hour. The last sessions will be at 7:00, and there’s a limit of 40 skaters per session.
– Kids Skate Free Monday, Feb. 11
– Special Family Skate for $20 on Wednesday, February 13th!
– A Concession Stand will be available along with a 9 Hole Mini Golf Course, Yard Games including Ladder Ball, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Pipe Ball, Bottle Ring Toss and Can Toss, plus a Bounce House!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1217442365076320/?event_time_id=1217442405076316

The Junior League of Asheville, one of Buncombe County’s oldest women-led volunteer organizations, will host a Volunteer Expo on February 9, 2019.

Modeled after a job fair, the Volunteer Expo is an opportunity for residents of Western North Carolina to learn about local nonprofits, their volunteer needs, and other ways to support these organizations. To make this event a success, the League is pleased to partner with over 60 local nonprofits, including organizations that specialize in addressing health, poverty, legal aid, environmental stewardship, women’s issues, arts, civic leadership, technology, education, and animal welfare.

Local nonprofits are an incredible asset to our community and are responsible for much of Buncombe County’s progress. We believe that the Volunteer Expo will be a great opportunity for Western North Carolina residents to connect with outstanding nonprofit organizations, learn about what they are doing, and how they can contribute (time, talent, or treasure).

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact [email protected]

The Junior League of Asheville (JLA), is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, to developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

For over 90 years, the JLA has been both a powerful organization of trained women volunteers and a vital part of the Asheville community. Learn more at juniorleagueofasheville.org.

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It’s time for our Annual Precinct Meetings! This year, every precinct will meet and those with at least five registered Democrats present will elect officers to serve through 2021, and select delegates to send to the Buncombe County Convention. We’ll also discuss and vote on resolutions. These precinct meetings are a great opportunity to see grassroots organizing in action, and participate in strengthening the democratic party! Even if you don’t want to be a precinct officer, going to your meeting will help the party grow and represent your neighborhood in the year to come. Want to learn more? Check out our website: https://buncombedems.org/precinct-org-2019/ or come to one of our information sessions!

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Kids of all ages are welcome to join us in celebration of the Chinese New Year!

Starts with Kid’s Chisel, followed by a peak into the acupuncture rooms where they can watch cupping demos or try it themselves, check out the essential oils, and enjoy some Chinese New Year activities!

It’s never too early to plant the seeds of self care with your kids!

Cost is $5.

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This course is an in-depth view of Metaphysics, Esoteric Studies, and Intuitive Development, designed to awaken the power of Spirit within and help you understand and use helpful, spiritual concepts in the natural course of your day-to-day living, in order to live a joyful, prosperous, and abundant life. It covers topics that challenge, as well as inform us.

Dr. Adrian Calabrese Ph.D., Msc. D., CH, is an ordained Metaphysical New Thought minister, with doctorates in Psycho-Spiritual research and Philosophy/Metaphysics. For over 20 years, she officiated as the Founding Minister/Pastor/Director of the Metaphysical Center for Arts and Sciences, and the Metaphysical Church of the Spirit, in Poughkeepsie, New York. She is the author of three books, Sacred Signs, How to Get Everything You Ever Wanted, and 10 Spiritual Steps to a Magical Life, and the creator of the Tummy Talk: Speak Yourself Slim, Positive Self-Talk Weight Loss Plan. She has touched millions of spiritual seekers nationwide, through her books and meditation column, in Woman’s World Magazine. She now resides in Charlotte, NC.

Classes will be held on the second Saturday of the month, for 12 months, January-December, 10:45AM – 1PM, at Park Road Baptist Church, room #505.

The fee for the class per month, is $25, for a commitment of 12 months. Here’s how payment works: Students are asked to register directly with Dr. Calabrese, and the first payment of $25 is due upon registration, in cash (we cannot accept checks or credit cards.) After that, the next payment of $25 is due in class, on the first day of class, in January, which will put everyone ahead one payment. This ensures that the commitment will be kept for the year. No payment will be due in December 2019. No refunds will be given, and students will be responsible for full payment of the year course, whether they miss class or not. Refunds are not given should the class be rescheduled. Partial payments will not be possible.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
For detailed listing of monthly class topics, or to arrange registration (required) email [email protected]

For more informaion visit www.UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org,
or www.AdrianCalabrese.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/388016948629481/

Join us January 15th-February 14th
For every pint of Lorelai IPA bought, we’ll donate $1 to Claxton Elementary School’s 4th Grade Raleigh Field Trip Fund.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1422139054587321/?event_time_id=1422139141253979

Workshops will be offered throughout the day to create
a unique Art Piece just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Introductory Price is $25 for adults and $20 for kids 6 and older. Sessions held at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Call 828-357-9000 to reserve your spot as space is limited.
Small bites catered by Farm to Fork Eatery.

https://www.facebook.com/events/533640233788579/

Intro to Printmaking
Saturday, February 9th, 11am-3pm
$65 per person + $10 materials fee
* Class for ages 16+, or child 12+ with parent/guardian
Workshop taught by Cassie Floan at the ARC
Toe River Arts Spruce Pine location

For more information, please contact Cassie Floan:
[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/539468903238692/

This is a workshop designed to help mama’s explore, identify with, and honor their post-baby body. We will offer a welcoming space to re-connect with yourself and heal your body.

During our 2 hours together we will cover:

Breath work for relaxation
Postures and exercises to replenish strength and encourage healing in your pelvic floor and core, as well as release neck, shoulder and back tension—those achy baby-holding muscles
Identify and address any separation of the abdominal muscles known as diastasis recti
Discuss the essentials of self-care and what that can look like for your (and baby’s) schedule
This workshop is ideal for Mama’s at least 6 weeks postpartum to anyone healing post-birth, but please leave that sweet bundle of joy with a caregiver. We want to devote all of our limited time to Mama!

Price: $25

**PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER**
https://ashevillecommunityyoga.com/events/postpartum-workshop-with-anastasia-3/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2256899017885878/

As part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the YMCA of WNC Nutrition Department hosts free meals for anyone under the age of 18 at the Corpening Memorial YMCA every Saturday!

We serve lunches from 11am -1pm in the Corpening Y’s Multipurpose Room, and your family does not have to be a member of the Y to participate.

Please consider joining us for healthy food and enriching activities: arts & crafts, book club, rock climbing, and more!

For more information on accessing food and/or volunteering with the program visit: www.ymcawnc.org/nutritionprograms

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As part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the YMCA of WNC Nutrition Department hosts free meals for anyone under the age of 18 at the Corpening Memorial YMCA every Saturday!

We serve lunches from 11am -1pm in the Corpening Y’s Multipurpose Room, and your family does not have to be a member of the Y to participate.

Please consider joining us for healthy food and enriching activities: arts & crafts, book club, rock climbing, and more!

For more information on accessing food and/or volunteering with the program visit: www.ymcawnc.org/nutritionprograms

https://www.facebook.com/events/2198750976848785/

As part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the YMCA of WNC Nutrition Department hosts free meals for anyone under the age of 18 at the Ferguson Family YMCA every Saturday!

We serve lunches from 11am -1pm in the Ferguson Y’s Multipurpose Room, and your family does not have to be a member of the Y to participate.

Please consider joining us for healthy food and enriching activities: kids yoga, art, ping pong, and more!

For more information on accessing food and/or volunteering with the program visit: www.ymcawnc.org/nutritionprograms

https://www.facebook.com/events/492101114625413/?event_time_id=492101244625400

As a continuation of our BIG focus on living well and consciously in 2019 we are hosting a happy eating workshop!!

Who : Catherine Beck, registered dietitian and Asheville local

What: Part of living well and living consciously involves intention and awareness with food! Join us for a mid-morning myth busting nutrition chat deciphering fact from fiction, followed by a mindful eating experience.

When : Saturday 11:30am

Where : Well.Fit Asheville

Cost : $20.00 per person

https://www.facebook.com/events/1079252625568773/

An Oskar Blues’ employee’s sweet dog, Biscuit, was recently diagnosed with “wobbler syndrome,” a disabling disease that has progressed to the point that Biscuit spends most of his time lying down or in a crate so as to restrict movement in the front shoulders.

The best odds for Biscuit’s stability, self sufficiency, and well being at this point is a highly advanced spinal surgery performed in Knoxville, TN. The trips for neurological evaluations, an MRI, and the ultimate surgery will be very pricey. We need your help to make this successful!

Come out to Oskar Blues on Saturday, February 9 for a fundraiser to help get Biscuit back on his feet! Complete with a chili cook-off, group mountain bike ride, raffle, and live music.

12PM – Group MTB Ride. Meet at the brewery. Suggested donation to participate.

3PM – Chili Cook Off – Show us what you got! Prizes for Judges Pick and Peoples Choice.
$25 entry fee, $10 suggested donation for all you can eat chili
*To enter, email [email protected] for a registration form.

6-8PM – Live music from Chris Jamison’s Ghost

Raffle with items from local businesses!

If you would like to donate directly to the cause, head to www.gofundme.com/surgery-for-biscuits.

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We will paint this lovely painting just in time for Valentines Day. Come out and join us for good food, drinks, and a fun painting experience.

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Come get your Fairy Hair Sparkles!
Saturday, February 9th 12:00pm-3:00pm
at
Franny’s Farmacy
211 Merrimon Ave, Unit 111, Asheville, NC 28801
Sign up here to reserve your spot:
http://bit.ly/FrannyFebruary

Join us for our first ever Girl Scouts Cookie & Beer Pairing! Our pairings will include 6 different cookies and 6 different beers and for $13 you get cookies and a flight of four different beers! A dollar from every flight sold will be donated back to Girl Scout Troop 12934 who sold us the cookies for the event! Cheers everyone!

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Join us on Saturday February 9th for a demonstrative cooking class lead by our Executive Chef Nate Sargent. In this month’s class you will learn all the secrets and tricks-of-the-trade about recipes that have been handed down to us generation after generation. After the demonstration is over, enjoy the lunch that was created with your friends or family. Reservations are required so please call 828-696-9094 to reserve your spot today. Price per person is $50.00

https://www.facebook.com/events/2247717475250524/

February 8 – 17 Ice Skating at the Festival Grounds!
Monday-Friday from 4 – 8pm, Saturday & Sunday from noon – 8pm, Adults $8 and Kids $5
Sessions are 45 minutes on the hour with skates included, the last session will be at 7pm, there is a limit of 40 skaters per session and skating is first-come/first serve!
* Kids Skate Free on Monday, February 11th!
*Special Family Skate for $20 on Wednesday, February 13th!
A Concession Stand will be available along with a 9 Hole Mini Golf Course, Yard Games including Ladder Ball, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Pipe Ball, Bottle Ring Toss and Can Toss, plus a Bounce House!

https://www.facebook.com/events/221757075442697/?event_time_id=221757078776030

Are you ready to connect with your body, loving you just as you are, while working towards being stronger? Do you really need to have fun to commit to working out? Does it help you STAY committed to have others around you enjoying the same great workout?

Then we have the perfect pop-up class for you!

This class opens with breath work for grounding and then slow yoga warm up to build heat for burning calories. We’ll move on to a basic belly dance combination and end with yoga centered cool down.

Expect beginner’s level yoga and belly dance, great music, and good energy to lift your spirit and your metabolism. No previous experience in belly dance nor yoga needed.

Hip scarves provided. Wear comfortable yoga or workout clothes.

Join Trish Ann Ward February 9th from 12-1pm and see how you can connect to yoga through belly dance!

$14 drop-in // or 1 class credit // Space is limited: to save yours, register on our class calendar – or call 828.246.6570 – or email [email protected]

Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash

https://www.facebook.com/events/279912016015217/

Come meet your new furever friend at Pink Dog Creative’s
“Puppy Love” event. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue will bring
several orphaned dogs who are in need of a new home. Hang
out with the dogs, peruse the art and meet the artists. The
“Puppy Love” art exhibit will be on view, which will contain
pet-themed artwork, along with sips and snacks. Pink Dog
Creative Artists will be donating a portion of all sales from the
day to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Participating artists include:
Pat Phillips, Noël Yovovich, Anita Shwarts, Stephanie Grimes,
Lynn Blass, Karen Brown, May Rhea, Holly de Saillan, Lucy
Cobos and Andrea Kulish. Be sure to swing by Vivian
restaurant after the event for their $8 Puppy Love drink special.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, located in Asheville, North
Carolina, was founded in 2007 to build and provide the
resources and programs to help create No Kill communities. As
a grass roots organization, BWAR operates an adoption center
that is open to the public 365 days a year making it easy to
adopt, volunteer, and become involved in our No-Kill mission.

FOR MORE INFO: Andrea Kulish, [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/1939895319653129/

Gathering an interest in the tarot at the ripe age of 13, Edward stored a wealth of knowledge and a balanced style to reading the cards. The cards he reads with are the Thoth deck, Hermetic deck or the beautiful Golden Thread tarot.
He also provides basic yes/no answers or more elaborate pendulum readings as well ask about cost.

Ed can SCRY with his BLACK MIRROR on request cost varies
He can also create custom sigils for varying needs ask about cost!

Come and experience a wizards glance into your questions and destiny.

Each Tarot reading is $2.00 per min and cash only.
15 minute minimum.

Contact: [email protected]

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