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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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Saturday, March 4, 2023
Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships
Mar 4 all-day
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville
Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships

The Madness of March begins in Asheville. The Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships return to Asheville March 2-6, 2023. The SoCon Basketball Championships produce some of the first tickets punched to the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. Institutions that make up the Southern Conference are The Citadel, East Tennessee State University, Furman University, Mercer University, UNC Greensboro, Samford University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Virginia Military Institute, Western Carolina University, and Wofford College. The Men’s Championship will consist of 10 teams participating in games from March 3-6. The Women’s Championship will consist of 8 teams participating in games on March 2,3 & 5.

TICKET PRICES:

  • Reserved Tournament Book – $250
  • Courtside Packages (All Sessions – $1,200 or $1,100) 
  • VIP All-Session Package (All Sessions – $350)
  • General Admission Tournament Book – $150
  • Reserved Single Session – $30/$40/$50
  • General Admission Single Session – $20/$25/$30
  • General Admission Youth (3-12)/SoCon Student Single Session – $10/$15
  • Single Session Group Rate (10 or more tickets to a single session) – $15 
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Categories: Sports
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Mar 4 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

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Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Adult Beginner Tennis Classes
Mar 4 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Hendersonville Racquet Club

Hendersonville Racquet Club is offering a four week series of classes for adult beginner tennis players starting March 4th.  Try Tennis is a tennis instruction program for beginners.  The Saturday morning classes are 11:30 am until 1 pm.  The cost is $40 for the four weeks and includes six hours of instruction, a tennis racquet and a Try Tennis t-shirt or towel.  THIS PROGRAM USUALLY SELLS OUT BECAUSE OF LIMITED SPACE AVAILABILITY.

“Try Tennis is a great program we do in partnership with the NC USTA.  Their help allows new players to get from couch to court in six weeks at half the price it would normally cost…plus they get a t-shirt and racquet! We will teach you the right way to play with certified tennis pros.  This is a great program to get into tennis for adults.” stated HRC Director of Adult Tennis Cre Still.

All classes are taught by certified tennis professionals and will be held on HRC’s indoor tennis courts.  Need more info or have questions…contact us. Limited spaces available so click the button below now!

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2023 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 4 @ 4:30 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference has announced a three-year contract with Greenville, S.C. to host the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament in 2023, 2024 and 2025

 

A face value reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. Seating for sessions 1-3 is General Admission. Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

DATE

TIME (ET)

 MATCHUP

FIRST ROUND: Wed., March 1

 11:00 a.m.

 Game 1: Seed #12 vs. Seed #13
Game 2: Seed #11 vs. Seed #14

SECOND ROUND: Thurs., March 2

Noon

 Game 3: Seed #8 vs. Seed #9
Game 4: Seed #5 vs. Game 1 winner

6:00 p.m.

 Game 5: Seed #10 vs. Seed #7
Game 6: Seed #6 vs. Game 2 winner

THIRD ROUND: Fri., March 3

 Noon

 Game 7: Seed #1 vs. Game 3 winner
Game 8: Seed #4 vs. Game 4 winner

6:00 p.m.

 Game 9: Seed #2 vs. Game 5 winner
Game 10: Seed #3 vs. Game 6 winner

SEMIFINALS: Sat., March 4

4:30 p.m.

 Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner
Game 12: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner

FINALS: Sun., March 5

3 p.m.

 Game 13: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner

All times EASTERN. The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of previous game unless otherwise noted.

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Sunday, March 5, 2023
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
Mar 5 – Mar 4 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.

Join us for free trainings starting March 21st

Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)

• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training.
• All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.

The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge

Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.

Registration fee:

$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd

$40 – April 3-30

$45 – Late Registration May 1-5

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Categories: Business and Networking Community Sports
Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships
Mar 5 all-day
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville
Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships

The Madness of March begins in Asheville. The Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships return to Asheville March 2-6, 2023. The SoCon Basketball Championships produce some of the first tickets punched to the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. Institutions that make up the Southern Conference are The Citadel, East Tennessee State University, Furman University, Mercer University, UNC Greensboro, Samford University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Virginia Military Institute, Western Carolina University, and Wofford College. The Men’s Championship will consist of 10 teams participating in games from March 3-6. The Women’s Championship will consist of 8 teams participating in games on March 2,3 & 5.

TICKET PRICES:

  • Reserved Tournament Book – $250
  • Courtside Packages (All Sessions – $1,200 or $1,100) 
  • VIP All-Session Package (All Sessions – $350)
  • General Admission Tournament Book – $150
  • Reserved Single Session – $30/$40/$50
  • General Admission Single Session – $20/$25/$30
  • General Admission Youth (3-12)/SoCon Student Single Session – $10/$15
  • Single Session Group Rate (10 or more tickets to a single session) – $15 
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Categories: Sports
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Mar 5 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

Read more
Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Blue Ridge Bicycle Club: Weekly B-Pace Ride
Mar 5 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
various locations

Time & loc varies, typical avg spd 15-17mph, dist 30-50mi. For weekly emails, update your profile: Hover on your name upper right; select “Profile”; under “Your website functions” click “Interests”; then check “B Pace Rides”. Leader [email protected]

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Kolo Bike Park $10 Sunday Fundays
Mar 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kolo Bike Park

Join us on Sundays this Fall and Winter for $10 to ride Kolo Bike Park on over 125 acres beside Downtown Asheville!  Enjoy pump tracks, skills area, trails, skinnys, berms, table tops and much more! Littleville is also included for our youngest shredders. Rentals not included.

Reservations not required. Call for conditions: 828.225.2921.

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Categories: Family Fun Outdoors Sports
2023 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 5 @ 3:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference has announced a three-year contract with Greenville, S.C. to host the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament in 2023, 2024 and 2025

 

A face value reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. Seating for sessions 1-3 is General Admission. Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

DATE

TIME (ET)

 MATCHUP

FIRST ROUND: Wed., March 1

 11:00 a.m.

 Game 1: Seed #12 vs. Seed #13
Game 2: Seed #11 vs. Seed #14

SECOND ROUND: Thurs., March 2

Noon

 Game 3: Seed #8 vs. Seed #9
Game 4: Seed #5 vs. Game 1 winner

6:00 p.m.

 Game 5: Seed #10 vs. Seed #7
Game 6: Seed #6 vs. Game 2 winner

THIRD ROUND: Fri., March 3

 Noon

 Game 7: Seed #1 vs. Game 3 winner
Game 8: Seed #4 vs. Game 4 winner

6:00 p.m.

 Game 9: Seed #2 vs. Game 5 winner
Game 10: Seed #3 vs. Game 6 winner

SEMIFINALS: Sat., March 4

4:30 p.m.

 Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner
Game 12: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner

FINALS: Sun., March 5

3 p.m.

 Game 13: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner

All times EASTERN. The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of previous game unless otherwise noted.

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Mar 5 @ 3:00 pm
PNC Arena

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Monday, March 6, 2023
Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships
Mar 6 all-day
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville
Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships

The Madness of March begins in Asheville. The Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships return to Asheville March 2-6, 2023. The SoCon Basketball Championships produce some of the first tickets punched to the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. Institutions that make up the Southern Conference are The Citadel, East Tennessee State University, Furman University, Mercer University, UNC Greensboro, Samford University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Virginia Military Institute, Western Carolina University, and Wofford College. The Men’s Championship will consist of 10 teams participating in games from March 3-6. The Women’s Championship will consist of 8 teams participating in games on March 2,3 & 5.

TICKET PRICES:

  • Reserved Tournament Book – $250
  • Courtside Packages (All Sessions – $1,200 or $1,100) 
  • VIP All-Session Package (All Sessions – $350)
  • General Admission Tournament Book – $150
  • Reserved Single Session – $30/$40/$50
  • General Admission Single Session – $20/$25/$30
  • General Admission Youth (3-12)/SoCon Student Single Session – $10/$15
  • Single Session Group Rate (10 or more tickets to a single session) – $15 
Read more
Categories: Sports
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Mar 6 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

Read more
Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Mar 7 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

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Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Sports
WILD (Women in Lively Discussion) Book Club
Mar 7 @ 6:30 pm
Malaprop's Bookstore

WILD (Women in Lively Discussion) Book Club

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – 6:30pm
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 – 6:30pm
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 – 6:30pm
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – 6:30pm

Join former Malaprop’s General Manager Linda-Marie Barrett for this woman-only book club that seeks to have fun by reading books (fiction & non) by women writers. Click here to see a full schedule of what the club is reading. Club attendees get 10% off the book at Malaprop’s!

The club meets at 6:30 P.M. on the first Tuesday of the month.

Please RSVP to the moderator at [email protected] for location and details.

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Categories: Bookclubs
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Mar 8 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

Read more
Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Mar 9 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

Read more
Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Run Local, Run Further: Brand New Running Group
Mar 9 @ 8:30 am
Fletcher Community Park

Discover the beauty of the area and get fit in the process with the introduction of a new running group! Inviting all levels of runners, the Run Local Run Group can help you explore your local community like never before.

If you are looking for a new way to stay active, meet people, and explore your local area this is the running group for you! iDream Athletes Foundation is excited to launch and announce the new Run Local Run Group starting in March! Our new monthly run group is perfect for runners of all levels, ages, and paces. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned veteran, come join us on Thursday morning, March 9th at 8:30 am at Bill Moore Community Park (formerly Fletcher Park) and start clocking those miles.

Each month we will explore a new spot in the area to meet up and run together. We will always run on a weekday morning, so that you won’t miss out on your evening and weekend group runs that you already have on your schedule!

We know that staying healthy isn’t just about our physical bodies – it’s about community too. That’s why we’re focusing on creating a strong sense of camaraderie among runners in the area. Whether you want to run 3 miles or push yourself with longer distance goals, our group will be there to support you every step of the way. Of course, the best part is that the meet-ups are free!

At Run Local Run Group we believe in creating an inclusive environment for everyone in our community. We encourage you to bring friends and family of all abilities so that everyone can feel included and motivated to reach their goals. Let’s come together as a community and spread health and wellness through running!

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 9 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

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Short Story Discussion via Zoom “The Newspaper” with Brandon Johnson
Mar 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
online

Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussions are a partnership between the Wilma Dykeman Legacy and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. Our text is The Complete Short Stories of Thomas Wolfe, edited by Francis E. Skipp with a Foreword by James Dickey (New York: Scribner’s, 1987).​

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Categories: Bookclubs
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen
Mar 9 @ 7:05 pm – 8:05 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Greenville Swamp Rabbits  vs.  Jacksonville Icemen

 

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are much more than a professional hockey franchise playing in Upstate South Carolina; it is truly Greenville’s hockey team. Formerly known as the Road Warriors, the club rebranded to the Swamp Rabbits on August 26, 2015 in an effort to really ingrain itself in the fabric of the community. The name is inherently Greenville – specific to the city and unique in the sports world.

It’s the electrifying energy and unstoppable passion of Swamp Rabbits fans inside The Well combined with the award-winning game presentation that make attending a Swamp Rabbits game the BEST fan experience in the ECHL! From the moment you step inside the arena, you’ll find FREE concourse activities for the whole family, including sign-making, temporary tattoos, interactive games, music and there’s always a good chance you’ll run into the Swamp Rabbits mascot Stomper! Throughout the season, fans can also expect a lineup of special theme nights and exciting giveaways.

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Categories: Family Fun Sports
Friday, March 10, 2023
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Mar 10 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

Read more
Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates
Mar 10 @ 7:05 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Greenville Swamp Rabbits  vs.  Savannah Ghost Pirates

 

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are much more than a professional hockey franchise playing in Upstate South Carolina; it is truly Greenville’s hockey team. Formerly known as the Road Warriors, the club rebranded to the Swamp Rabbits on August 26, 2015 in an effort to really ingrain itself in the fabric of the community. The name is inherently Greenville – specific to the city and unique in the sports world.

It’s the electrifying energy and unstoppable passion of Swamp Rabbits fans inside The Well combined with the award-winning game presentation that make attending a Swamp Rabbits game the BEST fan experience in the ECHL! From the moment you step inside the arena, you’ll find FREE concourse activities for the whole family, including sign-making, temporary tattoos, interactive games, music and there’s always a good chance you’ll run into the Swamp Rabbits mascot Stomper! Throughout the season, fans can also expect a lineup of special theme nights and exciting giveaways.

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Categories: Family Fun Sports
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
Mar 11 – Mar 10 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.

Join us for free trainings starting March 21st

Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)

• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training.
• All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.

The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge

Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.

Registration fee:

$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd

$40 – April 3-30

$45 – Late Registration May 1-5

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Categories: Business and Networking Community Sports
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Mar 11 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

Read more
Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Mar 11 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

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Bike Love annual gala event
Mar 11 @ 8:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company

After a three year hiatus, Bike Love, AoB’s annual gala event, returns on Saturday, March 11th to Highland Brewing Company. The event stirs the passions of the Asheville’s cycling community and welcomes the return of Spring riding.

This year’s event includes the music of JLoyd MashUp featuring April B and Dj JutRut, a cycle centric raffle and silent auction, and a photo booth hosted by South Slope Acupuncture.

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Sunday, March 12, 2023
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
Mar 12 – Mar 11 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.

Join us for free trainings starting March 21st

Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)

• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training.
• All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.

The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!

Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge

Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.

Registration fee:

$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd

$40 – April 3-30

$45 – Late Registration May 1-5

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Categories: Business and Networking Community Sports
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Mar 12 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

Read more
Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Sports
Blue Ridge Bicycle Club: Weekly B-Pace Ride
Mar 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
various locations

Time & loc varies, typical avg spd 15-17mph, dist 30-50mi. For weekly emails, update your profile: Hover on your name upper right; select “Profile”; under “Your website functions” click “Interests”; then check “B Pace Rides”. Leader [email protected]

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Categories: Outdoors Sports