Calendar of Events

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

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/267246603967105/?event_time_id=267246653967100

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Mrs. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an interplanetary field trip. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a musical adaptation of the popular series, and join the gang as they pull together (with lessons in communication, music, science and social studies) to return safely to planet Earth. Part of the Matinee Series for students and families. Recommended for grades K-5.

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

More info about the Matinee Series: https://www.dwtheatre.com/online/article/matineeseries

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/349277145821955/?event_time_id=349277155821954

ATS® Level 1 – Dance Fundamentals
This is an on-going class series. You’ll learn the basic system of ATS® in a fun and supportive environment. Dance Fundamentals will have you dancing ATS® in your very first class! Each one hour class is divided into two sections.

1. Drill it – Learn the basic movements of ATS® with minimal verbal instruction and lots of following along, committing the steps to muscle memory with a fun workout-style drills.
2. Dance it – Experience the magic of ATS® and learn how to use the basic steps to dance with partners in a duet, trio, and quartet formations.

You can start this on-going class series at anytime and drop-in for drills and review.

ATS® (American Tribal Style) Belly Dance is an improv tribal style belly dance that is universal worldwide with every move having a certain cue with a leader and followers in a duet, trio, or quartet formation that is always changing leads. The beauty of ATS® is a strong Flamenco influence, along with India and North Africa dance, combined into tribal style belly dance. If you know ATS® you can dance with anyone in the world that also knows ATS®, even just meeting for the first time!

Bio
Michelle has been dancing ATS® (American Tribal Style) since 2006. She has taken countless ATS® workshop classes around the United States to further her education, knowledge, and skill of ATS®. Michelle received her ATS® Teaching Certification in 2015, and had her own troupe, Mystique Mountain Tribal Belly Dance, in Charlotte before moving to the Black Mountain area.

https://www.facebook.com/events/541775063005882/?event_time_id=541775093005879

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

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

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

Please come join us and have some fun working out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/289832488265375/?event_time_id=289832531598704

We’re having a little fun here at Monte’s for Mardi Gras!

Join us for some great NOLA themed specials:

Shrimp Po Boy
Cajun Roast Beef Po Boy
Muffaletta
Chicken Gumbo
Jambalaya

Also, the taproom will be featuring a New Orleans Brewery, Abita, and having great beer specials and giveaways.

Bring some friends and Laissez les bon temps rouler, or Let the good times roll, as they say in the Big Easy!

https://www.facebook.com/events/403694160431108/

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Mrs. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an interplanetary field trip. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a musical adaptation of the popular series, and join the gang as they pull together (with lessons in communication, music, science and social studies) to return safely to planet Earth. Part of the Matinee Series for students and families. Recommended for grades K-5.

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

More info about the Matinee Series: https://www.dwtheatre.com/online/article/matineeseries

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/349277145821955/?event_time_id=349277152488621

ONE MORE STATE. NOT ONE MORE GENERATION

Senator Floyd McKissick Jr. and Rep. Carla Cunningham will file bills in the North Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday, March 5.

We need advocates to show Raleigh that North Carolina supports the ERA. Wear white clothing and top it with your #SashTag!

Volunteers needed:
• Advocates to distribute materials to legislators
• Advocates to serve as a presence in the House and Senate galleries
• Silent Sentinels in ERA apparel to flank doors of leadership offices and building entrance steps throughout the afternoon.
• Volunteers to bring signs and fill the lawn and General Assembly.

Apparel: White apparel with touches of green or ERA-NC Alliance T-shirts are welcome. Remember to wear the sash you created as part of our #SashTag Challenge!!! And bring extras.

Rules of the legislature: www.ncleg.gov/Files/about/buildingrules.pdf

Rules of special note: No signs on sticks. No oversize signs. In the galleries, no signs or food and beverages at all.

Security: Everyone must pass through security at entrances.

Parking, directions and dining information: www.ncleg.gov/About/Visitorinfo

IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, WE STILL NEED YOU! HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:

•Post photos of yourself and your sash on March 5, saying “I support equal rights for all. Ratify the ERA!” #SashTag and #ALLforERA

• Download petitions from ERA-NC.org for you and your friends to sign. Then send them to the NC Speaker of the
House, NC Senate President Pro-tempore, and any legislator that represents one of your members. http://www.era-nc.org/nc-ratification-petition/

• Download and send a postcard: Postcard House Parties http://www.era-nc.org/postcards/

Find contact info for legislators and leaders here:

NC House: http://www.ncleg.gov/House
NC Senate: http://www.ncleg.gov/Senate
NC Speaker of the House: Rep.Tim Moore http://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/339
NC Senate President Pro-Tempore: Phil Berger http://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/64
House Rules Chair: http://www.ncleg.gov/Committees/CommitteeInfo/HouseStanding/2
Senate Rules Chair: http://www.ncleg.gov/Committees/CommitteeInfo/SenateStanding/148

Please share this invitation with everyone you know! See you there.

North Carolina has the historic chance to become the 38th and final state required to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and change the U.S. Constitution. The ERA supports families by helping to combat wage inequities, protect pregnant women in the workplace, and protect against domestic violence and sexual assault.

https://www.facebook.com/events/623853408085098/

Join us for a free, informative, interactive event !

RSVP by Friday, March 1st [email protected] (828) 595-9271 or (484) 459-3118

Create a Plan – Age with Confidence – Live in the moment –
Move forward

Professional experts will discuss: being prepared, staying in control, and achieving the best outcomes in regard to your home, your belongings, your health.

Presenters:
Jill Hart – Blue Ridge Real Estate
Laura Uherka – Simply Change
Karen Wolfrom MSA, RNC, CMC – Holistic Elder Services®

Refreshments will be served

Bring your questions, Invite a friend.

Remain calm in every situation because peace equals power. Joyce Meyer

https://www.facebook.com/events/1493824327416176/

Join us for a free, informative, interactive event !

RSVP by Friday, March 1st [email protected] (828) 595-9271 or (484) 459-3118

Create a Plan – Age with Confidence – Live in the moment –
Move forward

Professional experts will discuss: being prepared, staying in control, and achieving the best outcomes in regard to your home, your belongings, your health.

Presenters: Jill Hart – Blue Ridge Real Estate, Laura Uherka – Simply Change & Karen Wolfrom MSA, RNC, CMC – Holistic Elder Services®

Refreshments will be served

Bring your questions, Invite a friend.

Remain calm in every situation because peace equals power. Joyce Meyer

https://www.facebook.com/events/361561588012197/

Take a break out of your day and bring your knitting or crocheting project to the table to work on. Pause & relax with other hand crafters. All are welcome. This is a FREE event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/367188280693584/?event_time_id=367188357360243

How this works:
please meet in the entryway of the facility by 3:30 PM. We will hug our way through the hallways together, stopping in the rooms and spending a little time with the residents giving out hugs, having conversations and brightening their day. No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Feel free to bring along things to donate to the residents like gently used baby dolls, costume jewelry or flowers.
Feel free to show up at any time and find us along the way. Drop in and spend 15 minutes, or stay the entire time, it’s up to you.
All are welcome.
If you are not a hugger, please come along anyway and engage in conversation and smiles.
This will be super casual – no stress. You can just show up and follow my lead :) It feels amazing to give your time and energy to these folks who really are hug deficient. #winwin

https://www.facebook.com/events/622636914862308/

For Students 6th-8th Grade

Get in touch with your true, authentic voice in this eight-week workshop with Asheville musician Laura Blackley. Whether you sing only in the shower or would like to take your talents to the big stage, this class has something for you. Learn strategies for projecting your voice, breathing, staying on pitch, improving confidence, singing with a group, and harmonizing.

8 Sessions for only $120

https://www.facebook.com/events/2267672113515619/?event_time_id=2267672140182283

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/

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=2311762492191588

Cousins Maine Lobster food truck, as seen on Shark Tank, is bringing Real Maine Lobster to Hendersonville on Tuesday March 5th. Mark your calendars and get yourself to Dry Falls Brewing for the best lobster outside of Maine.

https://www.facebook.com/events/537887303287350/

Scientists need YOUR help in studying plants everywhere, including your own neighborhood!

Join us for an introduction to botany, the study of plants. You’ll study plants under a microscope and go on a short walk to discover different plant species. You can also join our crew of ecoEXPLORERS — kids who submit observations of plants and animals for scientists to study and earn prizes while they do it.

Find out how you can earn your Botany Field Badge and a free pass to our Botany Season Summit event on June 1st. For ages 5 to 13 but all ages are welcome to attend.

https://www.facebook.com/events/148120919473016/

8 Jumbo Smoked Wings with your choice of side for $10! Choose from our Dry Rub, Buffalo, or our weekly special!

https://www.facebook.com/events/290725515134456/?event_time_id=290725538467787

Come join us for a Mardi Gras Celebration and get Sparkled with Finklepott’s Original Fairy Hair!!
?Tuesday, March 5th 5:00pm-8:00pm
at
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 28732
Sign up here to reserve your spot and for more information:
http://bit.ly/sierraMarch

Giving back never tasted so good!
Stop by Chipotle for our fundraiser and they’ll donate 33% of the proceeds to support the cause.
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https://www.facebook.com/events/389100525233918/

The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, passing through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th centuries to the French House of the Bourbons. We’re down with that! Get your Krewe together and let’s just party! Plus, we can’t fit floats in the bar but we can fit decorated hats! Best hat will receive $100 and two runners up will receive $50! Free king cake with rum specials all night long!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1993420507620823/

We love our locals. Join us every Tuesday starting January 8th, 2019 for Locals Night with drinks specials, our Classics menu and a few other specials PLUS a meat case discount!

Asheville and Black Mountain locals will enjoy these perks at BOTH Butcher Bar locations…

DRINK SPECIALS
(all day)
$3 draft beers
$3 cans
$5 well drinks

SWEET & SIMPLE LOCAL DINNER MENU

Choose from:
Our Classics menu

$12 BBQ Platter o’ The Day – a rotating selection of meats, perfectly prepared in house, and served with two sides

$7 Famous Foothills Hot Dog – enjoy our famous hot dog BYO style and dress it any way you want at our toppings bar! Includes tallow chips.

MEAT CASE DISCOUNT

Shop local and source sustainably raised meat from local farms. Enjoy 20% off the meat case at both Butcher Bar locations.

NOTE: Our lunch hours and menu remain the same, then transition to Locals Night starting at 5pm.

See you then!

LEARN MORE: www.foothillslocalmeats.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/867583036906243/?event_time_id=867583063572907

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

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/265403914135277/?event_time_id=265403927468609

Helloooooo all you amazing service industry workers. Got Tuesday evening off? Come dine with us Tuesday evenings in March and get a 20% discount!

You know the drill, discount on food only, but Tuesday happens to also be the day we offer half price on bottles of wine…. just saying.

#sunnypointcafe #serviceindustrynight #onhaywood #westavl #wavl

https://www.facebook.com/events/1999025503547917/

These are our regular Public Events. If you want to schedule a private session you can here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/

We pick the games, you pay a flat admission fee of $15 ($10 for students) and jam!
Come early… we will queue players up as you show up!

Sign our waiver, rules, and media release ahead of time here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/

Bring your friends and #getyourheadinthegame!

Become a Patreon to join our inner circle to explore how deep the immersive rabbit hole goes: https://www.patreon.com/betterthanunicorns!

https://www.facebook.com/events/302734167026800/?event_time_id=302734257026791

Being in the Moment “Understanding the World of Dementia”

Interactive workshop on understanding dementia. This is the first in a series. Please join us. Event is FREE, but please register on Ambrose West website. www.ambrosewest.com

WHEN: Tuesday March 5, 2019

WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806

DOORS: 5:30pm

Workshop: 6-7:30pm

TICKETS: Free admission

SEATING: Seated

AGES: All Ages

https://www.facebook.com/events/234927400791890/

Join us for a free, informative and fun gathering! All ladies 13 and over are welcome.

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April Speakers: Lynn Carringer Taylor, OD, and Jeff Taylor, OD
Topic: In the Blink of an Eye
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What to know:

• Bring a canned, dry good, or pet food to donate to area needy families, and receive an extra door prize ticket!
• Past attendees wearing their Ladies’ Night Out t-shirt also will receive an extra door prize drawing ticket.
• Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 828-835-3667.

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Thank you to our 2019 Ladies’ Night Out sponsors!

First Citizens Bank
McGuire’s Millrace Farm
Peachtree Community Health Center
Steven Aft, State Farm Insurance
Tennessee Interventional and Imaging Associates

https://www.facebook.com/events/547124159126449/?event_time_id=547124165793115

Brewpon $2 Tuesdays!
$2 bottles and cans
$2 off select drafts
$2 off select menu items!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1376253399198796/?event_time_id=1376253509198785

Join us as for the 2nd Annual Fat Tuesday celebration!

We’ll be open – on a Tuesday – from 6-9pm.

10% of sales will be donated to The Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County.

Special guest bartenders (and board members of The Boys and Girls Club), Nicola Barksdale, Stephen Gwaltney, and newcomer Ryan Cannon will be competing to fill up their tip jars – with 100% of their earnings going to The Boys and Girls Club.

Live music and great New Orleans inspired food by Olive Catering Company.

Come show your support, enjoy a pint, and celebrate Mardi Gras!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2105667656148139/

Celebrate Mardi Gras with us and demo a pair of ON road/ trail shoes on a 3 mile run!
Come early to grab your size. Run at 6 pm.
AND did someone say King Cake!?!

https://www.facebook.com/events/772885353087079/

? WE ARE THE PLACE TO BE FOR FAT TUESDAY! ?

We’ll be joined by Oyster purveyors Mother Ocean Market Asheville and NCOyster365, shucking a variety of different oysters on site (including Green Gill Oysters!)

We’ll also have delicious King Cake, Gumbo, Obligatory Mardi Gras Beads and of course, Champagne! ??

Live music by the lovely and talented Brooke & Nick

If you want to save a special table: [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/301903007138417/