Calendar of Events

This informal program is designed for children and teenagers who struggle with the nuances of social interaction. We are all social learners and could benefit from explicit instruction and guided practice socializing with others. However, this program is designed for but not limited to children and teenagers ages 9-to-13 with High Functioning Autism, Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, and/or Auditory Processing Disorder. Participants do not have to have a formal diagnosis to attend the program.

Sign Up: http://www.carolinapeds.com/programs/epic-saturdays-social-skills-group/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2231771100414618/

If you’re in the exploratory stages of starting your own farm, this entry-level workshop is designed just for you. You will receive practical, common-sense information on sustainable farming and how to move forward.

– Learn about sustainable farming careers in Western North Carolina.
– Discover and assess your resources, skills and farming intentions.
– Begin to develop an educational plan toward farming.
– Connect with regional training opportunities and support networks.
– Prioritize your next steps toward your farming goals.
– Hear from experienced farmers running successful farms in WNC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2256691274551847/

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=393192164560040

Homestead Dreams is an entry level, exploratory workshop designed to help you incorporate small-scale, self-sufficiency and sustainability into all aspects of your life. Regardless of whether you own or rent a home, or live in a rural or urban setting, you can move towards more self-reliance NOW!

Excellent for those in the exploratory stages of getting started with a land-based life. We cover common sense, relevant information to help maximize your independence, increase your connection to community, place, and self, and plan out your dreams for the next 1 to 5 years.

Appropriate for those who are incorporating agriculture, renewable energy, green building, land planning, hand-made products, and land-based living of all kinds. Includes a panel of local homesteaders and a regional expert on soil, climate, rainfall, typography, vegetation, wind, and how that affects and determines life, farming, and building in our region.

Taught by Lee Warren & Brandon Greenstein.

Lee Warren is the Executive Director of Organic Growers School; the co-founder, designer, and builder, of an off-grid, sustainably-built CoHousing Neighborhood at Earthaven Ecovillage; founder and manager of Imani Farm, 5-acre pasture-based cooperative farm; and managing partner of SOIL, School of Integrated Living, which teaches organic food production, regenerative systems, and community living. Lee is also an herbalist, writer, teacher, and food activist, with an avid interest in rural wisdom, sustainable economics, and empowered self-reliance.

Brandon is the Home-Grower Program Director for OGS, developing new initiatives to provide services to home-growers. His background is in Renewable Systems, Earth Works, Energy, Water, Homesteading, Permaculture. He offers consulting, design, and technical services for the creation of low impact and energy conserving systems through his company, Integrated Ecological Solutions.

https://www.facebook.com/events/305360426757358/

Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on a horseback ride to Ferguson Gap from Hickory Nut Gap Farm! We will begin with a brief lesson on how to ride the horse. We will then learn about land conservation with SAHC from the perspective of the owners of Hickory Nut Gap Farm. Finally we will explore SAHC-conserved land atop horses on trails leading up to the Ferguson Knob pasture. The ride should last approximately 3-4 hours. After the ride participants will have the option to eat lunch at Hickory Nut Gap Farm.

While stamina to ride the horse for 3-4 hours is required, previous riding experience is not necessary to attend.

Online registration is full – to be placed on the waitlist email [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/391330488309439/

The calendar says winter, but did you know that spring is just a few months away? There’s no time like the present to get prepared for the future – a future in bright colors, shorts and dresses, and blouses and short-sleeved shirts. It’s even better when you can save A LOT.

Head out to the Little Red Schoolhouse, located behind the Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis, to stock up on shorts, shirts, and more for Spring Break and all the other warmer days to come.

Here’s the full scoop:

• Salesman Samples are 70% OFF (limited sizes)
• Other apparel is an Additional 20% OFF the last red-lined price
• Shoes are priced as marked

**Size runs may not be available in all merchandise. Selection includes items for men and women.**

The Schoolhouse is open Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Sunday noon until 6 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/495934130936987/?event_time_id=495934147603652

Introduction To The Potter’s Wheel

Alyssa Ruberto and Halima Flynt

Saturdays 10am-12:30pm
January 12- March 2

Get ready to throw! This 8-week beginner’s course is designed to teach new potters the fundamentals of wheel-throwing, trimming, and glazing to make a variety of complete, food-safe and functional wares. By the end of this course, students will be able to confidently make pottery in any studio setting. Seasoned beginners are also encouraged to try new techniques to reach an intermediate level.

Level: Beginner and Seasoned Beginner
Tuition: $295 + $45 Lab Fee

Join us at your Asheville Southern States on February 16th from 10am-12pm for Kim’s Chick Class! Come out and learn everything you need to know about getting started raising chicks. Save 20% on all chicken feed and supplies and enjoy door prizes and refreshments. Give us a call at (828) 253-9351 with any questions and visit www.southernstates.com/asheville for store details.

https://www.facebook.com/events/399925497411138/

We are supporting Bounty & Soul’s work providing healthy food for our local community by providing them with metal silverware for their food sampling events. These wiill prevent the wastage and expense of disposable spoons and forks.
Bounty & Soul provide samples of delicious plant based foods and education for those members of the community who are receiving donated healthy food. Rather than use plastic spoons and forks for the demonstrations and sampling, Bounty & Sould are finding ways to be more green and sustainable, and we want to help.
We are aiming to collect 80 sets of metal or durable bamboo small spoons and forks through the month of February. Please bring washed used or new silverware to our store and enjoy our thanks and a browse and a cup of fair trade coffee.

https://www.facebook.com/events/618459661957593/?event_time_id=618459715290921

Irene Heckel, fiber artist, instructor, will teach you techniques and skills to create your one of a kind woolly Bear. Be prepared for a fun experience sculpting with wool. Just bring yourself and a bagged lunch. Workshop instruction, wool & felting needles fee $60.00 Please reserve your spot!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2257847827789327/

Drawdown is that point in time when the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere begins to decline on a year-to-year basis. Project Drawdown is the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming.

Drawdown is based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes the most substantive solutions to global warming that already exist. It is the most important goal for humanity to strive for at this time.

The four-session series was created by Pachamama Alliance and Paul Hawken – the Drawdown Project lead scientist. This is the first time this series has been offered in Asheville.

This series is designed for individuals and groups who are ready to identify personal and family solutions that are within reach and/or have an interest in working with community organizations and the City of Asheville to implement climate solutions and policies.

Katherine Wilkerson, VP of Communications and Engagement at the national Drawdown Project, will be in Asheville delivering a lecture at The Collider’s Climate City Expo in April 2019. The Collider is generously offering free tickets to this event ($35 value) to anyone who participates in this four-session series.

Partial and full scholarships are available from Community Roots. Please message us if you are unable to purchase a ticket – no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

https://www.facebook.com/events/500340807156227/?event_time_id=500340810489560

FREE EVENT
Registration is required by calling 828-255-5522.

Gardening tools are key to successful pruning. You need the right tool for the right job, and you need to correctly maintain those tools. Are you sure, for example, when to use your anvil pruners or your bypass pruners instead?

This workshop will cover the different kinds of pruning tools, their uses, and their care.

Bring your small hand tools (pruners) and loppers
to learn how to clean and sharpen them.

Presented by:
Alan Wagner, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

* IMPORTANT: You are not registered for this event if you mark “Going”, you must call the office to register.

https://www.facebook.com/events/423385211769699/

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

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/789533238046693/?event_time_id=789533394713344

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=524392531365007

For the first time in a long time, Maggie Valley will be hosting a skating rink at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! Open dates are tentative to change. Due to variable temperature changes during the season, the surface will be synthetic and available to enjoy in even warm days.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1217442365076320/?event_time_id=1217442425076314

Our first Sketch-It Session was so much fun that we’ve had requests to repeat it!

SKETCH-IT!
Saturday, Feb. 16
10 – 11:30

Calling all Plantlovers, Makers, Artists & Photographers

You are invited to come draw, sketch and make pics in our Tropical Greenhouse. You can:
–Work from a beautiful still life of plants we set up for you
–Free-range for inspiration around our Tropical House
–Enjoy our jungle-like atmosphere and draw from your imagination

No experience necessary. Do-your-own-thing! Help will be available from artist Treasure Smith if desired. Sip on hot tea, grab a chair, and get creative. Suggested supplies to bring:
Sketch pad, colored pencils, pastels, watercolor sets, camera.
Sketch-It! is free, but limited to 10 participants. Please pre-register at the Garden Shop or call 828-645-3937.

https://www.facebook.com/events/369372307219044/

This 50 minute session will focus on total body functionality & mobility. The name Riveroak comes from the Miami Indian tribe & has the meaning of “Swift as a River, & Strong as an Oak.” This session is about being just that. Strong in our core & foundation, & mobile & resilient enough to overcome obstacles in life. This bootcamp has a place for all athletes no matter where you are in your journey. ?✔

Care to be human?

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Walk-Ins welcome.
Signup —> www.riveroakfitness.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/795796220790715/

The Art of Teaching: a 24 hour Continuing Education series to enhance your teaching skills with Kelly & Mado

Saturday, February 16th, March 23rd, May 4th, & June 1st: each session 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, February 16th: Functional Anatomy for Yoga Teachers
This hands on experiential workshop puts the details of anatomy into the context of teaching yoga. As the internal map you have of you body fills in, you will be empowered to innovate your teaching in safe and bio-mechanically sound ways.

Saturday, March 23rd: Accessible and Inclusive Yoga Classes
This session will introduce common limitations and injuries along with helpful modifications. You will also learn to build sequences that accommodate many different body types and practice teaching techniques to make your classes supportive and inclusive to a diverse population.

Saturday, May 4th: Sweet Surrender
Dive into the blissful practices that encompass the softer side of yoga: pranayama, savasana, and yoga nidra. Learn how these practices influence the human nervous system in order to promote rest, relaxation, and healing for you students.

Saturday, June 1st: From Good to Great
The final session in this series brings it all together as you develop the subtle skills that take your yoga classes from being well executed to becoming transformative experiences. You will learn to tap into your authentic voice and share your unique perspective on yoga in the way that will resonate with the students you are meant to teach.

Tuition:
Tuition for this course is $175 for individual sessions. Sign up for all four sessions for $599 (a savings of $101!!) A deposit of $50 is due upon registration, $25 of which is non-refundable.

Early Bird Discount:
Register and pay by January 16th = save $100 and pay only $499!

**CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER**
https://ashevillecommunityyoga.com/continuing-education-introduction-to-yin-yoga/

https://www.facebook.com/events/341145856635227/?event_time_id=341145866635226

JUST ANNOUNCED….The first Pop Up of 2019. Join us on Saturday, February 16 from 10am-6pm. This pop up will feature local artist and small businesses. Stayed tuned as we’ll introduced artists joining us at this pop up right here!

https://www.facebook.com/events/916666492057662/

Share an intimate moment with your sweetie on top of the Rock, or better yet, in the Opera Box enjoying expansive views. (We’ve had quite a few proposals in the Park over the years; hint, hint!)

Purchase one adult admission ticket and receive a second adult admission ticket free. Coupon required; download from chimneyrockpark.com and present it (in print or on your mobile device) at the Ticket Plaza at time of purchase.

Valid February 14-17, 2019. February weather can be fickle. Be sure to check our website for weather alerts before you visit. If we have inclement weather, the Park may be closed.

https://www.facebook.com/events/346615732788697/?event_time_id=346615739455363

Adding a Southeast destination for designer toy collectors and admirers, *Assembly Required is Asheville’s premiere designer toy expo.

Bringing together art toy, bootleg and designer toy artists from around the country, to present and sell their work, *Assembly Required is presented by Unboxing Asheville, Morgan’s Comic’s, 103.3 Asheville FM and Appalachian Pinball Museum.

Focusing on the artistic movement of designer toys, this melting pot of artistic expression pulls inspiration from a variety of cultural elements. Everything from politics to comic books, science fiction, tattooing, street art, movies and everything related to toys &/or pop culture of the 60’s through the 90’s.

Sometimes misleading, the term ‘toy’ is a misnomer. Even though production methods of this lowbrow pop art echo traditional toy manufacturers, these collectibles are mostly intended for display, rather than to be played with.

Arguably one of the most popular forms that will be honored at the expo are called ‘bootleg action figures”. Recently coined ‘Artisanal Action Figure’, by New York Times writer, Rich Juzwiak [11/23/18]). (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/23/style/bootleg-toys-action-figures.html).

Juzwiak interviews such artists as the Sucklord and Killer Bootlegs, both of whom will be present at *Assembly Required.

https://www.facebook.com/events/386057311964377/

Our friends from the The Blood Connection will be at Borderlands Comics and Games on Saturday, February 16th from 11 am – 4 pm! Give blood and get one weekend pass to SC Comicon (March 9-10)!!

Did you know that for each pint of blood collected, as many as 3 lives can be saved? Please come out and give blood if you are able.

Reserve your spot now:
https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/126338

https://www.facebook.com/events/295374401168337/

Please come out to join us on Saturday, Feb 16th from 11am to 3 pm for the Petco Discover Love National Adoption event! Petco Foundation is giving out grants to organizations like ours, and prizes to adopters like you! All you need to do to help us win is upload a picture or video of your adopted pet at petcofoundation.org/love. Together, we’ll create the world’s largest #sheltervalentine to shelter pets and the people who care for them. We will have a selection of Brother Wolf adoptable animals at the Petco at 825 Brevard Road Asheville, located directly across from the Asheville outlets.

https://www.facebook.com/events/370976420156680/

Introductory (Free) class for the new Pilates classes will be Saturday, February 16th at 11am.

*Please note you must attend the Introductory class and reserve a spot to attend regular classes on Wednesday and Saturday’s.*

Pilates classes will be offered Wednesday nights at 6pm and Saturday’s at 11am.

Pilates, if practiced with consistency, improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the entire body. It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improving coordination and balance.

Linda McKenney, the Pilates Instructor, has been teaching Pilates for well over 10 years. Having received her Comprehensive Certification from Body Art and Science International (BASI). Linda has worked with clients of all ages and fitness levels, including athletes and those who have begun their practice after ending Physical Therapy for an injury or physical alignment.

https://www.facebook.com/events/544646189352297/

Enjoy the fine handcrafted jewelry art of Master Metal-smith Sheri Burch’s Students, experience Master Chef and Chocolatier Timothy Maguire’s confections and sample the fine toffee made by Steeplechase Toffee.
This is part of the Waynesville Gallery Association’s Winter Arts Smokies Style events. There will be many shops, restaurants and galleries hosting artists and serving chocolate treats. Be on the look-out for the Queen of Hearts mascot! Check out the official event on the Waynesville Gallery Association’s Facebook page for the full line up of events!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2024164591214037/

ABC permit application complete! Overnight to Raleigh!! Grand opening Saturday!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to see you all and feed you!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/784056701967559/

You won’t find Outhouse Races on Snow anywhere else in North Carolina! Dozens of outhouses race to compete for the throne. Spectators come from throughout the southeast to line the course and cheer on those brave enough to see if the outhouse crashes and burns or sails across the finish line. The Outhouse Races have been named a ‘Top 20’ event in the Southeast for February by Southeast Tourism Society.

What are Outhouse Races? Click here to learn more, https://www.discoverjacksonnc.com/calendar-event/outhouse-races/

https://www.facebook.com/events/582099922245776/

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=2198750983515451

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=492101237958734

Join us for an all day Chocolate Celebration! We will feature Chocolate Martinis, Coffee or Hot Chocolate with Baileys and a decadent chocolate dessert! Artist Joan Doyle is showing her work all day with a reception 2-4. Live music with Bryce Denton 7-9pm! Come have some Chocolate with us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1329072940614916/