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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

Weaverville Tailgate Market + Winter Market
Nov 11 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Weaverville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Thursday, November 12, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse: Online Gift Shop Now Open
Nov 12 all-day
Online

SHOP THE ROCK!

Our online gift shop is now open, and just in time for your holiday shopping. T-shirts are available in a variety of colors with Adult and Youth sizing, and we have additional apparel items like sweatshirts, hats, polos, and totes. We have unique gift options like our 50th-anniversary book with a detailed history of Flat Rock Playhouse and prints designed by some of your favorite Vagabonds.

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Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

Friday, November 13, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse: Online Gift Shop Now Open
Nov 13 all-day
Online

SHOP THE ROCK!

Our online gift shop is now open, and just in time for your holiday shopping. T-shirts are available in a variety of colors with Adult and Youth sizing, and we have additional apparel items like sweatshirts, hats, polos, and totes. We have unique gift options like our 50th-anniversary book with a detailed history of Flat Rock Playhouse and prints designed by some of your favorite Vagabonds.

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Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

Saturday, November 14, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse: Online Gift Shop Now Open
Nov 14 all-day
Online

SHOP THE ROCK!

Our online gift shop is now open, and just in time for your holiday shopping. T-shirts are available in a variety of colors with Adult and Youth sizing, and we have additional apparel items like sweatshirts, hats, polos, and totes. We have unique gift options like our 50th-anniversary book with a detailed history of Flat Rock Playhouse and prints designed by some of your favorite Vagabonds.

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Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 14 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

North Asheville Tailgate Market/The Holiday Bazaar
Nov 14 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Ten Thousand Villages Annual Sale
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Ten Thousand Villages

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Don’t miss out on the annual sale at Ten Thousand Villages in Asheville – 25% off everything in the store and online (tenthousandvillages.com)! And, they extended the sale to four days to allow for distancing.

Enka-Candler Tailgate Market Weekend Holiday Market
Nov 14 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enka-Candler Tailgate Market

The holiday market, featuring more than 40 artisan and food vendors, is outdoors at the A-B Tech Small Business Center on Enka campus.

Sunday, November 15, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse: Online Gift Shop Now Open
Nov 15 all-day
Online

SHOP THE ROCK!

Our online gift shop is now open, and just in time for your holiday shopping. T-shirts are available in a variety of colors with Adult and Youth sizing, and we have additional apparel items like sweatshirts, hats, polos, and totes. We have unique gift options like our 50th-anniversary book with a detailed history of Flat Rock Playhouse and prints designed by some of your favorite Vagabonds.

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Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 15 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

Ten Thousand Villages Annual Sale
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Ten Thousand Villages

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Don’t miss out on the annual sale at Ten Thousand Villages in Asheville – 25% off everything in the store and online (tenthousandvillages.com)! And, they extended the sale to four days to allow for distancing.

Enka-Candler Tailgate Market Weekend Holiday Market
Nov 15 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enka-Candler Tailgate Market

The holiday market, featuring more than 40 artisan and food vendors, is outdoors at the A-B Tech Small Business Center on Enka campus.

Monday, November 16, 2020
Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 16 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

Mast General Store’s Employee for a Day Online Sale
Nov 16 all-day
Online

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Employee For A Day is moving exclusively to Mast Store Online running from 11/13 to 11/16. This is your opportunity to save 25% on up to six regularly-priced items. Most of your favorite items you find in-store will be available online at www.mastgeneralstore.com.

Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 17 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

West Asheville Tailgate Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Nov 17 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
West Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 18 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

Weaverville Tailgate Market + Winter Market
Nov 18 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Weaverville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Thursday, November 19, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse: Online Gift Shop Now Open
Nov 19 all-day
Online

SHOP THE ROCK!

Our online gift shop is now open, and just in time for your holiday shopping. T-shirts are available in a variety of colors with Adult and Youth sizing, and we have additional apparel items like sweatshirts, hats, polos, and totes. We have unique gift options like our 50th-anniversary book with a detailed history of Flat Rock Playhouse and prints designed by some of your favorite Vagabonds.

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Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 19 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.

 

Friends of the Henderson County Public Library: Book Store Open
Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friends of the Henderson County Public Library
The public is welcome and members of the Friends get a 10 percent discount on all
purchases. (You can join the Friends at the bookstore). Anyone can donate books, CDs,
and DVDs at the store, but only during the hours it is open.

As with the book sales, everything at the bookstore is in excellent condition. Books are
shelved by author or subject so they are easy to find, and books are restocked
throughout the week. The store also sells CDs and DVDs.
The bookstore follows health guidelines. Anyone entering must wear a mask and
practice social distancing. Hand sanitizers are available. When the store is busy,
shopping is limited to 30 minutes.

Except for the bookstore manager, the Friends is an all-volunteer organization. There is
a need for more volunteers to help at the bookstore. It is a great way to meet people
who love reading while also helping to support our library system.

Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Syringe Service Program

Winter Coat Drive

Is it time to give your winter wardrobe an upgrade? Do you have more winter clothing than you want or need? Are some of your winter clothes too small or too big? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider donating your extra or unwanted winter clothing items to the Stay Warm Winter Clothing Drive hosted by Buncombe County Health and Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness.

Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday-Friday from noon-4 p.m. in our Syringe Service Program (Disease Control) located at 40 Coxe Ave. We will accept gently used donations of the following items:

  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Shoes/Boots (no sandals)
  • Blankets

For your safety and ours, we are offering no contact donation drop off. We have donation bins located at The Syringe Service Program (Disease Control). Donations will be collected daily by our Harm Reduction Coordinator, cleaned, and prepared to be distributed to clients in need of warm clothing this winter.

Friday, November 20, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse: Online Gift Shop Now Open
Nov 20 all-day
Online

SHOP THE ROCK!

Our online gift shop is now open, and just in time for your holiday shopping. T-shirts are available in a variety of colors with Adult and Youth sizing, and we have additional apparel items like sweatshirts, hats, polos, and totes. We have unique gift options like our 50th-anniversary book with a detailed history of Flat Rock Playhouse and prints designed by some of your favorite Vagabonds.

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Give!Local for SAHC
Nov 20 all-day
Online

Give!Local for SAHC
From farmland to fragile ecosystems to pristine mountains streams, with your help we protect critical land and water resources in the mountains of NC and TN – for present AND future generations. This year, a generous anonymous donor is matching all donations to SAHC up to $5,000 in the Mountain Xpress Give!Local campaign. Plus, there are fun incentives for donations of $25, $100, and up (including a gift card from our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing). Please join us in preserving the places you love!

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

WHAT THEY DO: We permanently protect and steward our region’s most beloved natural areas. When you support local land and water conservation, you ensure our lands, our waters, our wildlife, our farms and our way of life will be there for future generations. By preserving vital resources, you improve the quality of life and continue building healthy and vibrant communities, forever.

IEvery person donating $100 or more to Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy will receive a $10 gift card from Wicked Weed.

MATCHES

  • A generous, anonymous gift will match all donations up to $5,000.