Calendar of Events

All matter is composed of five elements: water, wood, fire, earth and metal. These five elements represent fundamental principles that influence every aspect of our lives.

In this workshop, we will explore the five elements and how they relate to the function of meridians, pressure points, internal organs and emotions. Using acupressure within our yoga practice, we will learn to restore the flow within the meridians to bring balance and harmony to our body and mind. Participants will come away with an enhanced understanding of this ancient philosophy and how to apply it to their asana practice.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2226566477581735/

Join the HCCA for a morning of giving back by helping to clean up our neighborhood. Meet in the St. John’s Episcopal Church (290 Old Haw Creek Road) parking lot on Saturday, April 6 at 9:00 am to receive instructions and your supplies. We’ll be working in teams to clean up portions of our Haw Creek roads. Thank you to Asheville GreenWorks for supplying the cleanup materials. Together, we can make our valley a more beautiful place to live.

https://www.facebook.com/events/301262563872520/

Come shop over 50 vendors for some cool vintage finds and groovy handmade items!

We will have food vendors, vintage, jewelry, clothing, bath and body, candles, art, pottery, industrial, upcycled and recycled, jewelry, handmade and baby items. You’re fab labs (and other dogs!) are welcome on their leash!

https://www.facebook.com/events/950833028458351/

We’re looking for new volunteers to join our Stream Monitoring Information Exchange project (SMIE). With sampling season just around the corner we’re offering a workshop to train new ‘Water Warriors!’
RSVP IS REQUIRED.

Join over 100 local volunteers to help sample local streams for water quality. Learn to identify aquatic insects and why they are important for healthy rivers and creeks. Adult volunteers will be trained in water quality sampling methods for use in a long-term monitoring project at sites in Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Yancey and Mitchell Counties. No experience necessary.

Volunteer Expectations:
Volunteers will attend training and then work in small groups with leaders to sample a minimum of two sites. Volunteers will be responsible for sampling twice a year, once in fall and once in the spring season (2-3 hrs per site).

RSVP IS REQUIRED call 828-357-7411 or [email protected]
$15-20 Donation requested for material costs.

Check out our webpage for videos on the SMIE project:
http://www.environmentalqualityinstitute.org/smie-training.php

https://www.facebook.com/events/2542091355863955/

Join Pure Yoga Asheville for a purrfectly fun event to benefit the Asheville Humane Society! Yoga with Kitties is led by Pure Yoga Asheville at the Asheville Humane Society at 14 Forever Friend Lane. The class is one hour. Cost is $15. Attendees are required to sign up ahead of time through Pure Yoga Asheville.

Kittens and cats will be provided by the Asheville Humane Society – please don’t bring your own cat. Do bring your own yoga mat. Space is limited and expected to sell out! The class is taught by Farrell! Questions – email Beth at [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/events/349407975673315/

World renowned mosaic artist YULIA HANANSEN returns to Asheville, NC and opens her workshop to all levels – learn how to interpret paintings into mosaics.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1019690684898658/

Spring is for the birds! Dozens of species migrate through our area every spring as they head north. Join us to find how many different species you can see and hear that are making their way home. Don’t forget your binoculars. A Park bird list can be found here. This hike is considered easy- to- moderate.

We love our visitors’ furry friends, but we do understand that some hike participants may consider animals a distraction on the trail. Pets are not allowed on Naturalist Niche hikes because of this.
Advance registration is required. Cost includes Park admission for the day.

Cost: Includes Park admission: $23 Adult, $8 Annual Passholder,

https://www.facebook.com/events/760692137635226/

BodyPump 109 Launch Party

We invite you to celebrate a New BodyPump Release with New Music and New Moves!

Spots are Limited to 25, so reserve your’s NOW!
Tell your Friends!
Spots won’t Last Long!

We can’t wait to sweat, party and get to know each other!

Door Prizes and “ONE Day ONLY” Membership Specials!

WHAT IS BODYPUMP?

BODYPUMP™ is a barbell workout for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast.

Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. It will burn up to 540 calories**. Instructors will coach you through the scientifically proven moves and techniques pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music – helping you achieve much more than on your own! You’ll leave the class feeling challenged and motivated, ready to come back for more.

I have been teaching BodyPump for nearly 20 years and it is my go to workout for strength training, cross training and for an amazing feeling of accomplishment! My favorite thing about BodyPump is the total body workout mixed with the amazing music! Tera

https://www.facebook.com/events/408373076404839/

Vendors with affordable and creative jewelry, arts, crafts, and so much more… Come supports local business and vendors!

$5 mimosas, bellinis, and champagne…

If you would like to purchase a booth… message Courtenay Bastian to apply. Thank you.

https://www.facebook.com/events/760546660992362/

Come practice with me this Saturday morning at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards from 10am to 11am!

All levels welcome for an upbeat and energizing power flow while focusing on turning inward and cultivating an intention that you can take with you off your mat!

10$ for 60 minute power vinyasa flow and glass of wine!

10am-11am Please share and feel free to bring your friends!
DM if you have any questions! Hope to see you there✨✨

https://www.facebook.com/events/393192134560043/?event_time_id=393192177893372

Gearing up for the season’s educational series of events – the Southern Highland Craft Guild is excited to showcase the elements of metal and glass on April 6. A range of techniques will be demonstrated in both of the media, as the artists each have their distinct touch and style.

From 10am to 4pm, these master craftspeople will be blacksmithing, glass blowing, piercing and soldering metals, knife making, bezeling, repoussé, copper etching, assembling stained glass, forging and many other artistic processes. Visitors have the opportunity to watch and learn more about two of the original craft media.
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Participants:
Kimberly Adams
Ken Hall Knives
Lyle Wheeler
Mike Hatch of Crucible Glassworks: Glass Studio & Gallery
Amanda Taylor of OATKA School of Glass & Glass Studio
Ruthie Cohen of The Mountain Metalsmiths School of Jewelry & Lapidary
Audrey Laine Collection
Jason Janow of Janow Metalsmithing
Steve Joslyn
Sandra Rowland
Jeff McKinley
Ilene Kay Jewelry

https://www.facebook.com/events/401068100433881/

Our next Sowing Circle series is on April 6 featuring Chris Smith, Sow True Seed, will present Growing and Eating Heirloom Tomatoes. Chris will explore the growing and culture of heirloom tomatoes and the incredible diversity of varieties available to the home gardener – with a special emphasis on tomatoes in the southern Appalachians. We have a limited stock of free heirloom tomato seeds ~ Cherokee Purple, Mortgage Lifter and more ~ for you to start your own plants. We welcome you to bring friends as the presentation will start at 10 am in the Education Room at the Black Mountain Library, 105 N. Dougherty Street.

Our presentations are a partnership with Black Mountain Blooms Seed Lending Library and Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. Questions, email us at
[email protected]. We welcome you to be apart of our growing
community

Precinct officer training will be held for first-time and re-elected officers. Training will cover your responsibilities as an officer, BCDP goals and plans, and ideas for mobilizing your precincts.

It is only necessary to attend one of the three available sessions. At least one officer from each precinct should attend.

https://www.facebook.com/events/341513236711533/?event_time_id=341513243378199

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.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2026524954051517/

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!

https://www.facebook.com/events/524392424698351/?event_time_id=524392548031672

Sparky’s Toys & Gifts will partner with Chill Cereal Bar & Cafe this Saturday to help raise money for this month’s (expensive!) 6th grade trip to the Outer Banks to learn about coastal ecology.

Please come enjoy a free bowl of cereal and buy a toy or game to support the 6th grade!

We get 20% of the sales!!

Your purchase will help provide scholarships to allow every student to attend.

Hours:
Chill Cereal Bar and Cafe 10-1
Sparky’s Toys and Gifts 10-7

https://www.facebook.com/events/2058150871149588/

75% of the litter found in waterways starts as roadside litter.

Help us celebrate Earth month with a roadside cleanup through of State Street in West Asheville. We will meet at Carrier Park and work as a team to pick up litter along State Street. This road’s proximity to flood plains and the French Broad River makes it a high priority to keep litter-free. A well-trafficked road, State Street does have sidewalks along the majority. This cleanup may not be appropriate for very young children and pets.

Please RSVP https://forms.gle/KpDWraRjyZ6W7A8P6

When:
Saturday, April 6th 10am-noon
Where:
Meet at Carrier Park – approx. address 120 Amboy Road. We will meet at the East end of the lot, off Short Michigan Ave, nearest the Park shelter.
Bring:
Dress appropriately for the weather in clothing that can get dirty. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes for walking. Bring a light backpack with water/ snacks, sunscreen, bugspray, and hat if needed. We will supply all cleanup gear.

Contact:
Chelsea Rath [email protected] 828-232-7144

https://www.facebook.com/events/266371454239074/

Instructor: Jake Sadler
Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7
10:30 am – 4:30 pm (1-hour break for lunch)
Level: Some experience preferred
Tuition: $315

The figure is a subject of longevity in art and the beginning of glass history. Students will utilize the figure as a stepping stone for sculptural glass artwork. In this course, students will understand how to break down the proportions of a figure visually and make their own rendition in a physical glass object. Comprehension of heat control and proper seals from bit to bit will be taught.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2240799536135475/

Spirit Solutions is committed to fair, affordable events that run on time in a family-friendly environment.

Our Highlights:
USASF sanctioned events
Personalized attention and exceptional organization
Affordable registration
Large venues
Ample warm-up time
Entertaining emcee
Experienced judges
We’ll have a good time and we’ll run on-time!

https://www.facebook.com/events/825267630994442/

Guest speakers will be Senator Terry VanDuyn who has announced her run for Lieutenant Governor and Patsy Keever who has announced her run for 48th District Senate Seat.

Reservations are required and tickets are $25.00. Please make your reservations by calling Leila Tvedt at 828-736-5448 by Friday, March 28th. Please mail your check to Leila Tvedt, P.O. Box 1955, Bryson City, NC 28713

Please bring a silent auction item from your Democratic Women’s Club that is valued at $25.00 or more for the silent auction.

We will be electing new officers. Please consider serving as a regional officer for two years. Contact Nancy Francis at 828-456-5253 if you are interested!

Spanish Fiesta with all the trimmings. Our menu will be Char-grilled Chicken, Spicy Beef, Soft or Crispy Tortilla shells, Rice and Beans, Tortilla Chips, Salsa Dip, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream, Lettuce and Cheese. Sweet or Un-sweet Ice Tea.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1345540605588288/

This workshop is an in depth exploration of frame drum, riq, and doumbek, for percussionists who have been actively drumming for several years and are familiar with River’s method.

We will focus on intermediate/advanced level technique and cover a broad range of global rhythms including intricate lyrical sequences suitable for performance.

Asheville Rhythm studio is in the the lower level of Odyssey School, at 90 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC 28801
Please enter the side-door, below the sign for Odyssey High School, across from the pool and tennis courts.

Bring your own drums, lunch, and water. We will take a one-hour lunch break during the day.

$80 (plus Eventbrite fees)

If you live outside Asheville and cannot come to River’s Wednesday evening classes, this is a great opportunity to come and experience some intensive study time with him, especially if you have been working from his book and his Teachable.com program, Share the Drum.

If you do live in Asheville and want to go deep with advanced material to break through your present plateau, this workshop is a perfect opportunity for that, as well.

https://www.facebook.com/events/270071593912868/

Join us for a full day event celebrating outdoor recreation and the beautiful public lands in NC and TN!

Special guest speakers and presentations will fill the morning and early afternoon, with live music and hands-on outdoor activities from 3-5 pm.

Listen to Daniel White, “The Blackalachian,” share his stories about hiking the entire 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail, biking the 2,000-mile route of the Underground Railroad from Alabama to Canada, and more. Hear national parks ambassadors Audrey and Frank Peterman share their love and inspiration for introducing people to national parks. Meet representatives from Pathways to Parks, a local group that encourages black and brown people to become interested in, and take care and ownership of, America’s public lands — through promoting and engaging in walking, hiking, nature, fishing, whitewater rafting, tennis, picnicking, sightseeing, cycling and all the adventures that local, state and national parks offer. Then kick back and relax (or dance!) while Santos Soul and the Soulution Band raise positive vibes. We’ll have a variety of hands-on, family-friendly activities – thanks to friends at the REI Co-Op, Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society, Asheville on Bikes, and more.

Schedule:
11 am to noon: Daniel White “The Blackalachian” presentation — Hiking, Biking and Black History

12:15 – 1:15 pm: Conservation Careers ‘Working Lunch’ — Guest speakers Frank Peterman (Southeast Regional Director of The Wilderness Society 2003-2010), Elsea Brown (Director of Blue Ridge Forever), and Natrieifia Miller (recent UNC Asheville graduate, working with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Trail Conservancy). Panelists will speak about their experiences, vision, challenges, and tips for pursuing careers in conservation and ensuring that the environmental field is a more inclusive space. Lunch catered by Southside Kitchen Catering of Green Opportunities.

1:30 – 2:30 pm: Audrey and Frank Peterman presentation — On the Doorstep of Paradise

2:30 – 3:00 pm: Panel Discussion. Representatives from Pathways to Parks will join all the other guest speakers onstage to share about how their group formed last year, after being inspired by Frank and Audrey’s 2018 visit. There will be shared Q & A time, with all panelists able to respond to questions from the audience.

Performers from Word on the Street will wrap-up the presentation sessions.

3:00 – 5:00 pm: MUSIC and outdoor activities! Santos Soul and the Soulution Band will raise positive vibes, performing outdoors on the U-LEAF mobile stage while surrounded by interactive, family-friendly activites. Hands-on outdoor recreation and conservation activities include: REI Co-op Asheville camping/hiking and gear; container gardening with take-home plants; beginner birding and activities with the Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society; painting #YourBackyard with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy; and Asheville on Bikes/Bike Club ready-to-ride beginner bike tips/maintenance.

About:
Audrey and Frank Peterman have been pioneers in the green and conservation movement since 1995.They are among the leading experts on America’s publicly-owned lands system. They are tenacious advocates for breaking the color barrier and integration of our natural treasures as a way for all Americans, including children, youth, adults and seniors regardless of ethnic heritage to better appreciate our collective history and achieve a truly democratic society. Audrey’s journalistic abilities are apparent in her book Legacy on the Land as she so vividly describes their adventures from the east to the west coast in the national parks. Info at www.legacyontheland.com.

Daniel White grew up in the Shiloh community of Asheville and currently resides in Charlotte. In 2017 he hiked the entirety of the Appalachian Trail with no prior backpacking experience, and in 2018 he biked the 2,000-mile route of the Underground Railroad from Alabama to Canada. And, he’s just getting started! Daniel encourages diversity in the great outdoors by undertaking challenging adventures and sharing stories on social media. Follow him online The Blackalachian

Natrieifia Miller is an education ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and serves as a member of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Next Generation Advisory Council. She completed her B.S. in Biology at the University of North Carolina Asheville in May 2017. She believes that not only should humans incorporate as many diverse viewpoints as possible to conserve and preserve our natural spaces for future generations, but also that individuals should seek diversification in their personal skill sets to solve the most complex issues of our time.

This event is organized by the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy in collaboration with the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation, supported by the Conservation Trust for North Carolina, and is made possible with funding from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. CTNC, in partnership with local land trusts, seeks to build deeper connections with communities to ensure all North Carolinians enjoy the benefits provided by land and water conservation.

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is limited lot parking at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, with additional on-street parking nearby. It is walkable from local neighborhoods and the River Arts District, and there is a bus stop right at the corner of the center. Car-pooling is encouraged.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy at [email protected] or 828.253.0095 ext 200.

https://www.facebook.com/events/404472406777752/

This is a community style Open Paint in the Studio!

Bring something you are working on and your materials or snag something here!

We will have space at the table for 2D art projects (ie collage, painting, drawing, etc)

This is donation based and a suggestion of $10-$35 sliding scale.

Bring a friend, share something you are working on, get some feedback for moving forward on your project or learn something new or teach someone something new!

https://www.facebook.com/events/384939625608248/?event_time_id=384939642274913

Come enjoy some Poppy Popcorn and 10% of proceeds will be donated to Babies Need Bottoms. All proceeds will benefit our Community Partner program, bringing diapers and wipes to families who need them most.

Diaper need facts:
46% of children in Buncombe county live in poor or low-income households
1 in 3 families experience diaper need
Diapers and wipes are not covered under any federal assistance program

www.babiesneedbottoms.org
#828isgreat #babiesneedbottoms #supportWNCbabies

https://www.facebook.com/events/402635507193195/

Save the date for a Knuckle Deep BBQ pop up charity event cookoff. The short-meat throw-down will be a one day cooking competition for Chicken, Ribs, and Freestyle. First 8 teams to register get some free meat! details to come

https://www.facebook.com/events/995692207294230/

Join us to kick off two of the Association’s most powerful opportunities to support our mission! Hear from Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team captains and The Longest Day Leads on how they’ve reached their goals.

Come prepared to…

•mix & mingle with your fellow fundraisers and teams
•share fundraising ideas and get new tips
•get equipped with valuable resources and materials for your fight to end Alzheimer’s
•learn how you can make a difference in your community

Rally your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone who wants to get involved in the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s & The Longest Day events. From tasty treats to hands-on activities and games you do not want to miss this!

RSVP: tinyurl.com/alzexpo19

https://www.facebook.com/events/1427218677415235/

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/?event_time_id=2198751010182115

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=492101217958736

Come support local drag and Youth OutRight

Every First Saturday #geYODRAGon at The Grey Eagle in Asheville.! This event is family friendly and open to the public. Suggested donation $10- but we won’t turn anyone away.

Doors open at 11am, showtime 12pm. Food and drinks available for purchase.

https://www.facebook.com/events/258548815069743/

Come support local drag and Youth OutRight

Every First Saturday #geYODRAGon at The Grey Eagle in Asheville.! This event is family friendly and open to the public. Suggested donation $10- but we won’t turn anyone away.

Doors open at 11am, showtime 12pm. Food and drinks available for purchase.

https://www.facebook.com/events/258548815069743/?event_time_id=258548818403076