Calendar of Events

Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses
Jun 30 all-day
Small Business Association Online
Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. This program is for any small business with less than 500 employees (including sole proprietorship, independent contractors and self-employed persons), private non-profit organization or 501(c)(19) veterans organizations affected by COVID-19.
SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.
The Paycheck Protection Program will be available through June 30, 2020.
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Categories: Community
Phase 3 Industry Guidance from NCDHHS
Jun 30 all-day
Online
As we look toward the potential of moving into Phase 3 after June 26th and more businesses work to reopen and resume business in the new normal, it is important for businesses to stay up-to-date on the current recommendations.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has provided industry-specific guidance for safety measures related to COVID-19. Click “more information” below for industry-specific guidance.
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Categories: Community
Pisgah Legal: Benefits Guide During COVID-19
Jun 30 all-day
Online

This guide points towards help during this difficult time. This is not legal advice. The guide does not cover every
situation you may face. If you need additional help, contact Pisgah Legal Services at
(800) 489-6144 or apply online at pisgahlegal.org.

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Categories: Community
Pisgah Legal: Resources for supporting local Black-owned businesses
Jun 30 all-day
Online
Resources for supporting local Black-owned businesses:
  • The Hood Huggers International Green Book serves as a starting guide for anyone interested in supporting the resiliency of the African American community in Asheville. The goal is to highlight and connect the businesses and organizations listed, and to provide career inspiration for our youth.
  • The Color Of Asheville directory, compiled by Sasha Mitchell, includes African American owned businesses in Asheville, NC.
  •  AVL TODAY listing of local black-owned businesses submitted by readers.
These are just a few of the community resources available.
Please share any resources that you have to [email protected].
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Categories: Community
Reboot, Recover, Rebuild (R3) Program for Small Business
Jun 30 all-day
Online

If your business has been affected by COVID-19, call us to learn more about Free Business Counseling.
Availability is limited and is offered on a first come, first served basis.

  • One-on-one remote counsel
  • Access to industry & content experts
  • 100% Confidential
  • FREE!

 

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Categories: Community
Resources to help us find our way to social justice and equity Literacy Council
Jun 30 all-day
Online

Racism, white privilege

and what it all means

Recognizing and understanding racism, and actively unlearning the everyday, built-in mechanisms of systemic racism is an ongoing effort that must be made by every single one of us. It can be difficult to navigate issues, origins, and solutions surrounding systemic racism, especially with so many different angles portrayed by the media.
There are countless truthful resources to help us find our way to social justice and equity. Here are just a few educational resources and ways to help our Black communities:
Educational reading:
The above photo has an excellent list of books!
Community:
Media:
Follow Black activists and voices on social media! Please reach out to us if you’d like suggestions on whom to follow.
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Categories: Bookclubs Community
SBA reopens disaster loans for small businesses and nonprofits
Jun 30 all-day
Online
It’s a good day for small business. After closing applications for Economic Injury Disaster Recovery (EIDL) loans back in April, the U.S. Small Business Association has announced that an additional round of funding has been opened up.

The first round of SBA loans, which pulled from a pool of $17 billion, went quickly. The SBA reported that they received more than $5 million in applications. In May, applications opened up – but only for farm and agricultural businesses.

Now, funds will be opened back up to a broader range of businesses and nonprofits. Applications open on Monday, and will remain open through the end of the year.
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Categories: Community
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy June Jamboree
Jun 30 all-day
Online

June Jamboree Experiences

This year, our June Jamboree celebration looks quite different than it has in previous years – it’s going to be a week-long celebration of conservation work from the Highlands of Roan to the farming communities in the French Broad River watershed. We invite you to come along with us on virtual adventures or self-guided driving tours. You don’t have to choose — you can enjoy them all! Check out the descriptions below; video, maps and other content will be posted June 15-20.

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Categories: Outdoors
Three Powerful Documentaries Events happening in America today
Jun 30 all-day
Online

The Peace Center has partnered with Magnolia Pictures to offer three curated documentaries for in-home streaming designed to give a deeper understanding of the events happening in America today.

Now through June 30, these engaging and thought-provoking films are available to own separately for $6.99 each or as a bundle for $15.

I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO

TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I

WHOSE STREETS?

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Categories: Community Film
Toe River Arts Hosts BIG INK: Woodblock Printmaking Workshop
Jun 30 all-day
Toe River Arts

Toe River Arts will host BIG INK at its Spruce Pine gallery October 23-24, 2020
for a large-scale woodblock printmaking workshop. BIG INK, founded in 2012 by Lyell Castonguay
and Carand Burnet, and based in Newmarket, New Hampshire, provides opportunities for large-scale
woodblock printing workshops in host institutions. Big Ink’s mission is to inspire a greater public
appreciation of large-scale woodblock printmaking and to extend its practice as an artistic discipline.
Toe River Arts invites artists, high school students and recent high school graduates to apply to
participate in this workshop. Twelve artists and twelve students or recent high school graduates will
collaborate to carve woodblocks to be printed on BIG INK’s “The Big Tuna,” their large-scale,
traveling printing press. No previous knowledge of woodblock printing is necessary. The workshop
fee will be waived for students and supplies will be provided. Artists will be expected to pay a $100
workshop fee and pay supply costs, with Toe River Arts members receiving a discount.
The deadline to apply is July 1, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST. Chosen applicants will be notified July 22, at
which time they will be given material lists. Participants are encouraged to attend socially distanced
“Carving Nights.” Hosted by Toe River Arts and closed to the public, these meetings will give the
artists and students the opportunity and venue to work together on their carvings. Tentatively
scheduled for August, the exact dates and locations for these events will be determined based on the
appropriate social distancing requirements at that time.
While workshop participation is limited to 12 students and 12 artists, the printing process will be open
for the public to observe. If large gatherings are determined to be unsafe due to social distancing
requirements, a limit will be placed on how many people can observe in person, and/or arrangements
will be made for online viewing of the workshop.
This workshop will accompany Think BIG Prints, an exhibition of works by BIG INK artists, in the Toe
River Arts Spruce Pine Gallery’s upstairs ARC space September 11-October 24, 2020. A reception is
planned for October 9, 5-7 PM, but will be rescheduled or moved online if large gatherings are
deemed unsafe.
This workshop is made possible by in part by support from the Blumenthal Foundation.
Information about BIG INK can be found at www.bigink.org. Information about the workshop and the
Think BIG Prints exhibition, and the application to apply to participate in the workshop can be found at
www.toeriverarts.org/artists/education-outreach/big-ink. Please contact Community Outreach
Coordinator Melanie Finlayson at [email protected] for more information.

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Categories: Art & Craft Education
Video of the Week: Brevard Concert Orchestra Vaughan Williams “A London Symphony”
Jun 30 all-day
Online
Video of the Week

Maestro Keith Lockhart leads the Brevard Concert Orchestra in a performance of the Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 2, “A London Symphony.”

IV. Finale
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Categories: Music
Virtual Creek Tour of Smith Mill Creek!
Jun 30 all-day
Online

A Little Dose of Inspiration

Join us for another virtual creek tour, this time of Smith Mill Creek! It runs through West Asheville and faces many threats to its health. RiverLink is working hard to revitalize this important waterway in our watershed.

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Categories: Film Outdoors
Work of the Week: Bathers by Abraham Walkowitz
Jun 30 all-day
Online
Work of the Week: Associate Curator Cindy Buckner discusses Bathers by Abraham Walkowitz. Known for his colorful watercolors, both figurative and abstract, Walkowitz participated in the pivotal 1913 Armory Show exhibition in New York City and was a key member of Alfred Steiglitz’s inner circle. Like others of that group, he advocated for experimentation and personal expression as part of the Modernist art movement.
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Categories: Art & Craft
Grandfather Mountain
Jun 30 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Grandfather Mountain


To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Grandfather Mountain is only selling tickets online.

Only a select number of tickets will be sold per day for certain time-slots to limit the number of guests in the park at one time, in accordance with the state of North Carolina’s phased “reopening” plan and social gathering guidelines.

Please check back closer to your visit for ticket availability. As of now, reservations are only available through June 21.

Each guest entering the park must have a ticket, which includes a time-slot. Prices are as follows:

Adult: $22
Senior (age 60+): $20
Child (ages 4-12): $9
AAA Adult: $20 (must present valid AAA card)
AAA Child: $8 (must present valid AAA card)

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Categories: Family Fun Hiking Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks
Jun 30 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Please note: Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks has been postponed until July; however, the exhibit will have an extended schedule and will be open until November 1. We look forward to seeing you!

The Arboretum is excited to welcome back the widely popular traveling exhibit, Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks by Sean Kenney. Featuring 14 larger-than-life-size sculptures place created with nearly 500,000 LEGO Bricks, this family-friendly exhibit draws inspiration from the living world and combines art, play and science to create an inspiring intersection of education, entertainment and the environment. New sculptures include a 5-foot tall colorful peacock, giant dragonfly, bonsai tree and more!

 

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Categories: Family Fun
Chimney Rock Park Phase 2 Reopening
Jun 30 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock Park

New Park Updates Starting June 5

Since moving into Phase 2, we have slowly begun to reopen more and more amenities within the Park, while still emphasizing safe social distancing, handwashing/hand sanitizing, and masks where necessary. Here is what you need to know before visiting:

  • The Park is open Fridays – Tuesdays; the Ticket Plaza hours are from 8:30am – 4:30pm. Park closes at 7pm. We will continue to be closed on Wednesdays & Thursdays for construction on the top parking lot.
  • Since the Park will be operating at a “limited” parking capacity to allow for safe & maintainable social distancing, entrance into the Park will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. If capacity is reached, the Park will close to any further entry until some space has cleared to allow more vehicles to enter.
  • The top parking lot is still closed due to construction, so all guests will be required to park in the Meadows area (just past the Ticket Plaza).
  • While we are still encouraging guests to hike into the Park from the Meadows, we are now offering a limited shuttle service up to the top parking lot for those who are unable to hike. Facemasks or face coverings are required on all shuttles. Masks will be available for purchase for a minimal cost at the Ticket Plaza and in our gift shops. Shuttles will only be able to transport a limited number of guests per trip which may result in longer wait times. If you plan to ride the shuttle, please plan your day accordingly.
  • All annual passes purchased between March 2019 and March 2020 will receive an additional two months to their expiration date to make up for the period in which the Park was recently closed.
  • All six hiking trails are open, the Great Woodland Adventure trail is open for those looking for an easier, family-friendly hike. The Animal Discovery Den will be closed.
  • The elevator will remain closed at this time.
  • Cliff Dwellers gift shop and the Sky Lounge (near the Chimney) will be open with limited capacity. Snacks and bottled drinks will be available at both of these locations.
  • The Ticket Plaza will be accessible by drive-thru windows or the lobby will be available for one-person entry at a time.
  • The restrooms are open and will be marked with standing areas to provide proper social distancing. Beverage vending machines are also located next to each of these restrooms.
  • The Old Rock Café (in Chimney Rock Village) is open daily from 11am – 5pm for limited indoor and outdoor seating, which will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Take-out service is also available. Please see OldRockCafe.com for more information.
  • Our associates will be taking appropriate precautions to protect the safety of ourselves and all of our guests. We are prepared and trained to handle any situation during this time.
  • Please recreate responsibly and continue to maintain proper social distancing, handwashing, and hygiene during your visit. Stay safe!

This plan is subject to change depending on circumstances. We appreciate your support and understanding during these unprecedented times and look forward to seeing you on the mountain sometime soon.

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Categories: Family Fun Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens
Jun 30 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

The Fairy trail is open Monday thru Saturday, 9am-4pm. We encourage all visitors to be patient as there will be limits to the number of people allowed on the trail at the same time. While the trail is outdoors, there are some small spaces and we want to ensure our guests and fairies are safe. Please practice appropriate social distancing and bring a mask in case. Masks are not required, but are considerate in a close area. Our restrooms are not open to the public at this time. Please make arrangements prior to visiting.

 

Rules of the trail:

Do not move or rearrange fairy displays. The fairies are very fond of their own decorating.

Do not leave trash on the trail. Fairies do not like litter in their town.

Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding.

Do not disturb wildlife or vegetation. The fairies depend on the vegetation to build their homes.

The trail is one way only. Please stay on the trail at all times.

 

The Fairies can’t wait to see you all here!

P.S. the Fairies would like us to remind you that we are a non-profit and donations are greatly appreciated. Help us keep the fairies living in the style with which they’ve become accustomed.

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Categories: Family Fun Garden Outdoors
Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store Now Accepting Donations on Limited Days
Jun 30 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Blue Ridge Humane Society

The Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store will begin accepting merchandise donations for resell from the public on Tuesday, June 30th. Donations will only be accepted on Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10:30am-4:00pm. The Thrift Store remains open for shopping with the reduced hours of 10:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday-Saturday, and with a limited shopper capacity.

Donations will need to be able to unloaded without staff assistance and placed into the appropriately labeled bin to ensure a contact-free drop-off. This will also assist with ensuring that all items can be properly transported and quarantined before processing and placement for resell in the store. During drop-offs all donors are asked to practice physical distancing and wear a mask following state mandates. Donated items will be quarantined before processing by staff and volunteers to ensure that all items are safe for resell.

Staff and volunteers continue to adhere to additional cleaning, sanitizing, scheduling, and social distancing practices as recommended by the CDC and current safety regulations. The number of customers allowed in the store remains limited to reduce the risk of exposure. Markers are placed to designate 6ft spaced waiting areas for shoppers to enter the store or for waiting in line for check-out. Customers, as well as staff and volunteers, are required to wear a mask while on Thrift Store premises and shopping and follow CDC recommendations.

All customers will be required to follow the procedures listed below:

  • All staff, volunteers, and customers are required to wear a mask while on the Thrift Store premises and during shopping.
  • Store hours are adjusted; keep an eye on the website and Facebook page for current hours.
  • The number of customers allowed in the store is limited. Please expect a wait and be patient with other shoppers while waiting, and our staff and volunteers managing the entrance and exit.
  • Practice social distancing while shopping or waiting in line. Markers will be placed for checkout and entry lines.
  • Shields are installed at checkout locations for the safety of our customers, volunteers, and staff.
  • Hand sanitizer stations are available for customers, volunteers, and staff at stations located at each door.
  • Anyone exhibiting signs of illness is asked to stay home, including staff and volunteers.
  • Follow CDC recommendations at all times:
    • Three W’s: Wear a cloth mask, Wait 6’ apart and Wash your hands!
  • Donations will be accepted on Tuesdays and Fridays only, between 10:30am-4pm. Items must be able to unloaded without staff assistance and placed into bins for quarantine. Donors are asked to practice physical distancing and wear a mask while on Thrift Store property.

If you believe in our cause, consider making a donation or learning how to volunteer by visiting the Blue Ridge Humane Society’s website at www.blueridgehumane.org or call (828) 692-2639.

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Buncombe County Outdoor Swimming
Jun 30 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Buncombe County Pools Various

Child in pool

Buncombe County Recreation Services will open its five outdoor swimming pools. Safety and sanitation measures have been taken to comply with Buncombe County’s Stay Safe, Stay Smart order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pool visitors will be required to practice the Three Ws: wear a cloth face covering when entering/exiting the pool and when not in the pool, wait at least six feet apart from and avoid close contact with anyone who does not live in your household, and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer often.
Pool will open for two sessions Monday-Saturday, closing between sessions for a sanitation period that includes wiping down all common touch points. Sunday hours include one session. Admission for each session is $3 per guest. Due to limited capacity, guests are highly encouraged to purchase tickets online. If a pool is unable to open for any reason or is forced to close within the first hour of operation, all guests will receive a raincheck via the email address provided when purchasing the original ticket. Booking are currently available through July 10.
Monday-Friday
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
2:15-5:15 p.m.
Saturday
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
3-6 p.m.
Sunday
1-6 p.m.
“While this summer is different in nearly every way for local families, we’re happy to safely and responsibly open our pools to the community,” said Josh O’Conner, Director of Buncombe County Recreation Services. “While we are not allowing toys, balls, noodles, dive sticks, and other communal items inside pools, the guest experience should be enhanced as visitors will be able to enjoy pools with a capacity limit of roughly 30% normal occupancy.”
Cane Creek Pool
590 Lower Brush Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
Erwin Pool
58 Lees Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Hominy Valley Pool
25 Twin Lakes Road
Candler, NC 28715
North Buncombe Pool
892 Clarks Chapel Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
Owen Pool
117 Stone Drive
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Categories: Family Fun Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Asheville Outlets Announces Majority of Retailers and Eateries Now Open
Jun 30 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Asheville Outlets

Asheville Outlets has announced that the majority of retailers and eateries at the center are now open, including American Eagle Outfitters, Lucky Brand, RH Outlet, West Elm Outlet, Pandora, Skechers, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Bradley Factory Outlet Store, Johnston & Murphy Factory Store, Talbot’s Outlet, and Le Creuset, among many more.

 

Asheville Outlets is an open-air shopping center; hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12 noon to 6:00 p.m.

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Categories: Other
Our New Normal and the COVID Effect Virtual Seminar
Jun 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online

Seminar Title: Re-opening, Re-engaging, Re-membering: Our new normal and the COVID effect

Join Todd Gothberg, Director of Organizational Development at AdventHealth Hendersonville, for an inspiring, insightful, and introspective talk helpful for anyone trying to figure out how we all move forward from here – in this new reality, our new “normal” post COVID19 and during a time of significant disruption, division, and for some, despair. What are those tangible things we can do, starting with ourselves, to re-energize and reestablish relationships and connections within our community?

Takeaways:

  • insights on the importance of mission/purpose in these times
  • discussion on the difference between motivation and inspiration as it concerns the workforce
  • talk through the effect of unconscious bias on us all
  • delve into how we re-set mindsets as we move forward – and focus on things within our control

Facilitator:

Todd Gothberg, Director of Organizational Development, AdventHealth Hendersonville

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A Listening Session to Help Shape Future Innovation in U.S. Agriculture
Jun 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Online

The National Center for Appropriate Technology and Organic Seed Alliance is hosting a virtual listening session in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) call for input on its Agricultural Innovation Agenda.

The listening session will be held on June 30 at 1 p.m. EDT.

Anyone interested in the resiliency, economic viability, and environmental impact of our nation’s farms and ranches is invited to attend the listening session, including farmers, ranchers, researchers, educators, farmworkers, Extension, food and seed members, seed growers, and other agricultural stakeholders. The input collected through the event, which will be held in a webinar format, will be shared with the USDA to inform the direction of research and innovation.

Participants will also be asked to weigh in on the following topics per the USDA’s request for input (see Federal Register notice):

Genome design: precision breeding of crops, livestock, and beneficial microbes

Digital/automation: advanced field sensors for real-time monitoring of soil moisture, nutrients, crop and livestock condition

Software tools and data management: data technology and analytical software tools to inform management decisions

Systems-based farm management: understanding the interaction among components of the farming system

The listening session is free and open to the public. Learn more and register at the following link:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6640983569168787472.

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Categories: Garden
Curbside Hold Pick Up Now Available at the Library
Jun 30 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Buncombe County Libraries

Curbside hold pickup is now available at the library. You can pick up your holds on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at the North Asheville Library, West Asheville Library, South Buncombe/Skyland Library, and the Black Mountain Library. Park in the library parking lot, have your library card handy, and call the phone number on the sign posted at your parking space. A librarian will bring your books out to the hold table and leave them for you to pick up. Your books will be checked out to you and ready to go.

You can place holds online using the library catalog link on the library webpage. You can also call (828) 250-4700 or email [email protected] for assistance placing or transferring holds.

Bookdrops are open

All library book drops are open. You may return your materials to any library book drop.  No fines will be charged while the library is closed.

If you need a library card, email [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you at the library!

While library programs are on hold, our Children’s Librarians are hosting online storytimes for kids of all ages on all library Facebook pages and YouTube. We also have a collection of stories you can listen to anytime on our StoryLine. Just call (828) 250-KIDS (5437) and hear a story read by your favorite librarian.

Since you can’t come to us while the libraries are closed, we are bringing some of our programs to you using Facebook live and ZOOM broadcasts.

Buncombe County Public Libraries have free wifi hotspots available outside any library building. To use the wifi, look for the LibraryGuest network and use the password readmore.

While the libraries are closed, you can call Ask-A-Librarian at 828-250-4700 with any questions you may have about library materials, digital services, or reference assistance. Librarians will be staffing the phones Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to connect you with all the resources we have available.

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Buncombe County Outdoor Swimming
Jun 30 @ 2:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Buncombe County Pools Various

Child in pool

Buncombe County Recreation Services will open its five outdoor swimming pools. Safety and sanitation measures have been taken to comply with Buncombe County’s Stay Safe, Stay Smart order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pool visitors will be required to practice the Three Ws: wear a cloth face covering when entering/exiting the pool and when not in the pool, wait at least six feet apart from and avoid close contact with anyone who does not live in your household, and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer often.
Pool will open for two sessions Monday-Saturday, closing between sessions for a sanitation period that includes wiping down all common touch points. Sunday hours include one session. Admission for each session is $3 per guest. Due to limited capacity, guests are highly encouraged to purchase tickets online. If a pool is unable to open for any reason or is forced to close within the first hour of operation, all guests will receive a raincheck via the email address provided when purchasing the original ticket. Booking are currently available through July 10.
Monday-Friday
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
2:15-5:15 p.m.
Saturday
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
3-6 p.m.
Sunday
1-6 p.m.
“While this summer is different in nearly every way for local families, we’re happy to safely and responsibly open our pools to the community,” said Josh O’Conner, Director of Buncombe County Recreation Services. “While we are not allowing toys, balls, noodles, dive sticks, and other communal items inside pools, the guest experience should be enhanced as visitors will be able to enjoy pools with a capacity limit of roughly 30% normal occupancy.”
Cane Creek Pool
590 Lower Brush Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
Erwin Pool
58 Lees Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Hominy Valley Pool
25 Twin Lakes Road
Candler, NC 28715
North Buncombe Pool
892 Clarks Chapel Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
Owen Pool
117 Stone Drive
Swannanoa, NC 28778
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Categories: Family Fun Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Escape To Margaritaville Rescheduled from April 7
Jun 30 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. With a book by Emmy Award® winner Greg Garcia (My Name is Earl, Raising Hope) and Emmy Award® nominee Mike O’Malley (Survivors Remorse, Shameless) Escape To Margaritaville is the musical comedy featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” and many more. USA Today calls it “A little slice of paradise!” and Entertainment Weekly raves, “It will knock your flip-flops off!” So don’t let the party start without you.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2271326289806457/?event_time_id=2271326293139790

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Categories: Music Theatre
West Asheville Tailgate Market
Jun 30 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
West Asheville Tailgate Market

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We have been working hard to establish Emergency Safety Guidelines in order to safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.  It’s important for all to remember that we are able to be open because we are an open-air grocery store, not a social gathering.

NEW OPTION: PRE-ORDER YOUR PRODUCTS

In order to best serve all of our vendors during this time, we have established a pre-sale and pick-up option so you’re still able to purchase items from vendors you love while having as little contact as possible at the market.  Click below to read about how this option works and why it was created. 

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Categories: Farmers Market
6 week class Dog Basic Obedience group
Jun 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ruff Life Dog Training Services

With COVID restrictions relaxing a bit, we are going to be starting a new round of group classes!

Our group classes will focus on basic obedience and will provide important information about your dog’s behavior so you can implement new practices at home. We cover topics such as leash manners, forms of stay, coming when called and more. Dogs four months and older are welcome!

Each class is followed by a brief, structured socialization period. Any dog enrolled is invited to stay after class for supervised social play opportunities.

Classes must have at least 3 dogs signed up for the class to be held. If more than 6 dogs are signed up, we will split in to separate time slots so that each individual will receive adequate attention from the trainer and maintain social distancing.

The class will meet every Tuesday at 6pm for 6 weeks and the cost is $180 or you can pay by the class for $35. Please arrive 15 minutes early for the first class to fill out paperwork as needed.

Please contact Ruff Life via messenger, email ([email protected]) , or phone (828-365-8244) with more questions or to reserve your spot.

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Categories: Pets
Live Stream: The Melania Trump Road Show
Jun 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Malaprop's

The Melania Trump Road Show:Get Out The Vote and Get Me Out Of The White House Of Garbage is doing a live stream to promote the release of the new book Inside Melania: What I know about Melania Trump by Impersonating Her.

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Categories: Comedy
Support Feeding the 828! Food Project
Jun 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Harrahs Cherokee Center

Asheville Companies Come Together to

Make Noise, 103.3 Asheville FM, and AVLtoday
Named as Presenting Partners

Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Professionals (AMP) and Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville (HCCA) are proud to announce 103.3. Asheville FM, AVLtoday,  and Make Noise as presenting sponsors for the June 23rd and June 30th Feeding the 828! events this month. Feeding the 828! is a community-focused food event that provides meals to Western North Carolina’s music community and non-profit groups. Since May 12, 2020, Feeding the 828! has served over 400+ meals to the community. Each meal consists of a full dinner meal with a protein or veggie option and a complimentary hand sanitizer provided by Cultivated Cocktails and Eda Rhyne Distilling Company. The final two events of this six week series will take place on June 23rd and 30th at 6:00pm-7:30pm respectively. Participating guests can register for a meal in advance and pick it up from the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in downtown Asheville. All staff and volunteer are practicing social distant and responsible guidelines for guest service and food preparation.
WHERE:
June 23 Registration Link: https://feedingthe828-june23.eventbrite.com
June 30 Registration Link: TBA Soon
Group Orders: Please email [email protected] for more information.
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REMINDER: Object to Duke Energy’s Proposed 14.3% Residential Rate Hike
Jun 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online

Duke Energy is attempting, yet again, to raise our electricity bills to help pay for its coal ash mess and investments in fossil fuel energy. Now is your chance to speak directly to the NC Utilities Commission. Duke Energy’s proposed rate increases exclude any direct investment in renewable energy or energy efficiency!

Since we’re all “sheltering at home,” we have time on our hands. What better way to fill that time than to take a minute to write the NC Public Utilities Commission a note NOW saying, “No way will we pay for their dirty energy and coal ash!”

IMPORTANT: The deadline for comments is June 30.

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