Calendar of Events

Go ahead and mark your calendar because we’re planning a party you won’t want to miss. You read that right, FREE COFFEE all day! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate our tenth birthday than with all of you!!! November 4th 8am-6pm. We’ll see you there!

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Mark your calendars for special Flea For Y’all Vintage, art and handmade FLEA MARKET events in November and December!

November 4 – Pisgah Brewing
Sunday morning 8am – 3pm ($2 adult entry)
Krektones band will be taking the stage at 10am with their ripping surf guitar sounds.

Dec 1-2 WNC AG Center
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

A must-do for antiquers, vintage collectors, art seekers and sellers. The finest vintage picking around, local handmade art and objects, people watching, collecting, discovering and connecting with 100 local and regional vendors and artists.

VENDORS Apply Now!! http://ashevillefleaforyall.com/apply/

Pics of flea markets past:
https://www.facebook.com/ashevillefleaforyall/app/267091300008193/
ASHEVILLE FLEA FOR Y’ALL
http://ashevillefleaforyall.com/

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Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection

October 28 – November 4

Please purchase a plastic shoe box from the Dollar Store, Walmart, etc. Don’t forget to include a $9 donation to cover the cost of shipping. Brochures are located in the Welcome Center. Click the link below for more information or to find out how you can get involved.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2067853723545393/

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection

October 28 – November 4

Please purchase a plastic shoe box from the Dollar Store, Walmart, etc. Don’t forget to include a $9 donation to cover the cost of shipping. Brochures are located in the Welcome Center. Click the link below for more information or to find out how you can get involved.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2067853723545393/?event_time_id=2067853736878725

Reclaimed Creations is a unique sculpture exhibit created by renowned artist Sayaka Ganz. Utilizing reclaimed plastic objects, such as discarded utensils, Ganz creates amazing sculptures that visually appear unified at a distance, but are in fact separated when examined up close. Described as using a “3D impressionistic” style, Ganz’s exhibit includes installations of animals in motion, which are in rich in color and energy, to create an illusion of form.

About the Artist

Born in Yokohama, Japan, Sayaka Ganz grew up living in Japan, Brazil and Hong Kong. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A lecturer and teacher, Ganz’s work has been displayed at various institutions around the globe, including the Hermann Geiger Foundation in Cecina, Italy, the Isle Gallery in Isle of Man, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.

My work is about perceiving harmony, even in situations that appear chaotic from the inside. When observing my sculptures up close, one might see gaps, holes and items being held on only by small points; step away, however, and the sculptures reveal the harmony created when the objects are aligned to the same general (but not identical) direction. Similarly, it is important to gain perspective by stepping back from current problems and look at the larger picture. Then one can perceive the beauty and patterns that exist.”

The Asheville Marathon Training will begin on Sunday, October 28th! It isn’t too late to join in on the training group and program.

We will also have a kick-off party at Fleet Feet Asheville on Thursday, October 25th at 6pm if you would like to get more information on the marathon and the half marathon training programs. https://www.facebook.com/events/158349081761555/

Long Runs are Sunday morning at 8:30am and will meet at Bent Creek – Hardtimes Trailhead Parking Lot unless otherwise notified.
We will have staff from Fleet Feet Sports Asheville and ChiRunning/ChiWalking as group leaders at all Sunday runs.

Directions to Trailhead are here – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hard+Times+Trailhead/@35.4876945,-82.6263392,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88599247298909e5:0x5663696471e707c7!8m2!3d35.4876945!4d-82.6241452?shorturl=1

If you haven’t already signed up for the half marathon or full marathon training program – please sign up before you attend the training runs – Get signed up here -> https://idaph.net/product/asheville-marathon-half-community-training-plans/

Fleet Feet Asheville ChiRunning/ChiWalking Chi Running

https://www.facebook.com/events/2155420058111252/?event_time_id=2155420124777912

These programs are a great way to learn simple and effective techniques to teach your clients to improve resiliency and improve self-regulation skills.

Saturday, November 3, 2018 & Sunday, November 4, 2018
Level 2: Saturday, 9:00-12:30pm, 2:00-4:00pm & Sunday, 9:00-12:30pm, 2:00-4:00pm

Price: Level 2 -$320, $305 Early Bird before September 24, 2018

Yoga for Resiliency and Trauma Recovery Level 2 Training

Level 2 Training will take you deeper into learning the therapeutic benefits for yoga for trauma in the mind, body and spirit.

Topics include:

Self-Regulation: Principles and Sequences for Energy Regulation
Advanced Yoga Brain Games
Leadership, Liability and Documentation with Your Scope of Practice
Ethics of Yoga: A Guide to Supporting Mental Health
Application & Integration into a Clinical Setting
Enhanced Yoga Practices for Sleep Challenges
How Yoga Can Support Physical and Emotional Challenges within the Scope of Your Practice
Sound Healing Practices
Building Communication & Trust through Movement
Guided Meditations
You will also receive:

11 CE hours certified by National Association of Social Workers (9 Application, 2 Self-Care)
11 CEs through Program Services Continuing Education
Certificate of Completion
2 Highly Qualified Instructors
Comprehensive Manual
Personal experience of the techniques presented

*Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2*

We offer small group discounts for our trainings. These include $15 off per person when 3 people sign up together and $25 off per person when 5 people sign up together. Click here for more information.

Disclaimer: These courses are not designed to certify participants in the ability diagnose or treat mental or physical health conditions, injuries, or illnesses without additional certification in a licensed medical or other health profession. If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]. The yoga therapy components of this teaching are based on Becca Odom’s LCSW (Clinical Social Work License) and Anna Ferguson’s certification as an C-IAYT (Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapy), not derived from any status with the Yoga Alliance Registry.

Continuing Education Credit is sponsored by Program Services Continuing Education for Licensed Psychologists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Professional Counselors, Mental Health Counselors, Addiction Professionals and in most states for Nurses. For more information about approvals visit the approval page at www.programservices.org. Participants need to attend the entire event – partial credit is not available to psychologists due to requirements our provider approval organizations. Program Services is an approved sponsor of continuing education with the American Psychological Association. Program Services remains responsible for the content of the program. All inquiries regarding CE credits should be made to [email protected].

To Register: http://yogafortrauma.com/level-2/

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Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)

*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”

Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.

Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas

https://www.facebook.com/events/148458802536575/?event_time_id=247333692649085

Join Professional Photographer Chuck Hill for this two-day workshop focusing on fall’s beauty.
This class will discuss and review panos, types of scenic photography and the equipment needed to make a photo pop.

Workshop Itinerary
Saturday
9:00 – 9:30am Meet & Greet
9:30 – 11:30am Class starts in classroom with discussion and examples of panos, types of scenic photography and the equipment needed.
11:30 -12:30pm Lunch (provided)
12:30 – 5:00pm Move to upper parking lot for hands-on learning of
Macro photography
Focus stacking
Panos

Hike to Upper Hickory Nut Falls where we will photograph the falls using various techniques including dragging the shutter and the use of neutral density filters

5:00 – 7:00pm Back from Falls

Free time for dinner (on your own) and set up tents, if needed

6:00pm – ? We will go to the top of the Park and photograph the Park at night.

Sunday

5:00 – 7:00am Rise and shine for an astrophotography class followed by sunrise in the upper parking lot

7:00 – 11:30am Free time to get breakfast, (not provided). explore

the park and photograph on your own.

11:30 – 12:30pm Lunch (provided)

12:30 – 4:00pm Computer class time where we will go over all filters and programs I use to enhance my scenic images. You should have your laptop with at least Photoshop installed.

4:00pm Class over

Lunch on Saturday and Sunday included in Price. All other meals and lodging are at the expense of participants. Workshop attendees are responsible for bringing their own camera, computer with photo editing software, camping equipment and food outside of lunch during this workshop.

Class is limited to 10, so use the link below to register today.

https://www.facebook.com/events/210307719756645/

Look for the IdentoGO TSA Pre✓® RV in the parking lot of AVL-Asheville Regional Airport, 61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732. Monday, October 29th-Thursday, November 8th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Friday, November 9th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. More details at: https://www.identogo.com/rv

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8 (NIV)

Do you want to stand unshaken in this troubled world? With Jesus you can live victoriously in any circumstance. He wants to transform you, to empower you, to set you free. Seize God’s promises and battle powerfully in prayer. With Him, you can change the course of your life. Join a sisterhood of prayer warriors impacting the next generation for Christ.

For more details visit the Moms in Prayer International website at
https://momsinprayer.org/events/unshaken-blue-ridge/

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Come spend a weekend learning the skills needed to empower your students, family, friends, and yourself to walk with confidence, exist in this world with less stress and heal our wounds. This course is open to anyone interested in helping others as well as helping themselves (family of veterans, non-veterans, non-yoga people – all welcome).

In this course you will learn to:
Deepen your sensitivity to your students needs.
Support your students with any type of trauma.
Create a secure space for your students to experience -themselves in a gentle and supportive manner.
Cultivate a self-care practice to better support your students.

https://www.facebook.com/events/255993228346938/

Join us for the Preview Party on Friday November 2nd at 14, 16 and 20 N. Main St. from 6 – 8 pm. Meet artists, enjoy food and beverages, win prizes and bid on the silent auction!
The Self Guided Safari tour is on Saturday and Sunday from 10 – 5 pm. Grab a map around town, or at the information booth on Main Street by the town clock.

https://www.facebook.com/events/719739341720077/?event_time_id=719739358386742

Join us for the Preview Party on Friday November 2nd at 14, 16 and 20 N. Main St. from 6 – 8 pm. Meet artists, enjoy food and beverages, win prizes and bid on the silent auction!
The Self Guided Safari tour is on Saturday and Sunday from 10 – 5 pm. Grab a map around town, or at the information booth on Main Street by the town clock.

https://www.facebook.com/events/719739341720077/

Join us for 35 miles and 5800′ of elevation at the 20th annual SWANK 65!!! Sample some of Pisgah’s best trails in this great season closer – including the famed Farlow Gap!

The Sycamore Cycles Swank 65 Mountain Bike Journey is mountain bike racing at its most primeval, far removed from civilization and polluted air. The race begins at 2500 feet, and consists of a triad of cloverleaf shaped loops winding around Gloucester Gap in Pisgah National Forest. Rolling over rugged mining roads, fun single track, tough climbs and hell-raising descents, the exhilarating course will test your skills and desire as you explore the devilish terrain of the Pisgah National Forest.

REGISTER NOW: http://www.blueridgeadventures.net/product/2018-sycamore-cycles-swank-65/

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Show runs through November 7
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am – 4pm

This beautiful exhibit celebrates the works of photographer Lauren Rutten and quilter Kari Morton. What these two artists share in common are a partnership in the five-woman, artist-owned Flow Gallery in historic downtown Marshall, and a deep love of Madison County, their newly chosen home.

In 2015, Lauren and her husband Andy, traveled the US for one year searching for a home. “From the very moment I arrived in Marshall while on this journey, I had a sense of having dreamt of this place since childhood – I knew this was where I wanted to be.

I have found that my life here is not confined within four walls, so I’m very interested in reflections, when the light shines through a structure, or a barn begins to dilapidate so the outside and inside merge.

Marshall finds itself in a season of change. Many families who are moving here to homestead live alongside families who have farmed here for generations. This collection hopes to show the range of those who have come to call Marshall home, as well as the hard reality of homesteading and its immense beauty, which are in direct relationship with each other here. In this land I dig my hands in the earth and muddy my feet on the ground, while at the same time experiencing the transcendence of being and connecting to so much beyond my body. I hope those who view these photos might experience this too.”

Kari and her husband, Mike, moved to Madison County in 2012, after having lived a fairly nomadic life. They decided Madison County was the place to put down roots and call home.

“This collection is inspired by my immediate world, the things I live with and the things I see – the garden in my front yard, the chickens in the back yard, the buildings in downtown Marshall, where I spend many hours working at Flow and serving as a guardian ad litem in the county courthouse. Each of my pieces tell a story of connection, to my community, to my world. I love sharing this part of myself with others.”

Flow Gallery is located on Main Street in the historic, picturesque town of Marshall, which lies along the French Broad River, just 25 minutes north of Asheville, NC. The gallery is in its 8th year of business and showcases the work of over 65 talented, regional artists.

When reflecting on the current state of the environment, it seems that we have entered into times of seismic sorrows. Carbon emissions, water pollution, fracking, and changing climate patterns all point to a troubling reality with serious consequences for human and non-human populations. Through weavings, installations, sculpture, and print, artists Rena Detrixhe and Tali Weinberg (Tulsa, OK) explore the complex relationship between humans and the planet, offering insights, expressing grief, and creating space for resilience and change.

In Time of Seismic Sorrows is curated by Marilyn Zapf and organized by the Center for Craft. The Center for Craft is supported in part by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

The focus of this 10-hour workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary Environmental Education teaching methods. Participants will learn about a variety of teaching techniques, methods and instructional strategies, and the workshop will include multiple interactive components. The program will be presented by Amy Renfranz, director of education for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. This is a required workshop for all N.C. Environmental Education Certification candidates who enrolled in the program after Jan. 1, 2009 as Criteria I credit. This workshop may also count for Continuing Education for those educators who are already certified.

For more information, or to register, email [email protected], or call (828) 733-2013.

This course is offered as part of the N.C. Office of Environmental Education’s Environmental Educator Certification Programs. These adult programs are free of charge, and admission to the park is complimentary for those that are attending the course. The workshops will be at high elevation (> 4500 ft) and will include some walking, so please bring appropriate footwear and be prepared for inclement weather. Participants are asked to provide their own lunch, but there is a restaurant on site (Mildred’s Grill) in the Nature Museum.

https://www.facebook.com/events/180649539426189/

Come on out and show your mad skillz at the coolest new sport in town: SPIKEBALL! We will be having an all day tourney with snacks, barbecue, music, side games and prizes. After 4 we will keep the party going and head down to a local bar for some tasty beverages!

Proceeds will benefit Black Mountain Home and Asheville Youth Ultimate.

The DEETS:
1. Location: Carrier Park, Asheville, NC – Check in at Pavilion near wetlands.
2. Schedule:
Checkin: 9:30-10am (at Pavilion near wetlands)
Pool play: 10:30am- 12:15pm
Lunch Break: 12:30-1:30pm
Elimination Tournament 1:45 -4pm
3. Ages 18+
4. Co-ed tournament
5. Mostly grass with some sand play

COST:

$20 per team – Early Registration until Nov. 3
$25 per team – Late Registration on Nov. 4

Signup as an individual or as a team. We will figure out teams day of for individual players. Register at http://ashevilleultimate.org/e/spikeball-smashdown-charity-tournament

The USASpikeball rules will be in effect. https://spikeballroundnet.com/en_us/official-rules

FAQs
How many people can I have on my team?
All the teams are composed of just two players to make it fair when endurance becomes a factor in the later rounds.

I’m new to Spikeball is this event for me?
Absolutely! We have divisions for every type of Spikeball whether you’re one of the elite teams in the nation or just starting out in the sport.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2177029082512131/

Join us at the Asheville, NC Log & Timber Home Show at Booth #119-121! Talk to industry experts. Gather ideas & more!

Attending will be Don Downs, South Eastern Regional Project Manager, and Craig Johnson, V.P. of Sales and Marketing

https://www.facebook.com/events/233188567363303/

Please join us for the Wicked Halloween 5k & Fun Run!

100% proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

Costume Contest, prizes, raffle & food truck!

REGISTER BY FOLLOWING THE TICKET LINK!

$30 registration fee for adults
$15 registration fee for kids

https://www.facebook.com/events/163532137902493/

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Have you ever felt inklings of rememberings back to an olde way? A time in which we lived in fruitful harmony with each other and the land? When we followed the cycles of the seasons and the moon?

The resurgence of The Craft (other names include Paganism, Neo-Pagansim, Wicca, Witchcraft, The Old Religion, etc.) is upon us. Many are beginning to see that this Way is not what it’s been made out to be, and thus interest in bringing it back is growing.

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DETAILS
The 1st Sunday of every month, from 11:30-1:30 am, a study circle will be held at Asheville Raven & Crone. Together, we can go deeper into the old ways and bring them back to the present and into our personal lives if we so choose.

ALL ARE WELCOME. All genders, those with no knowledge and those who have studied for generations, young and elder…

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SUGGESTED DONATION
$5-15 (To cover room costs, herbal teas and snacks, and eventually books and other materials). If enough $, I’ll bring my magical cacao elixir!

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MY VISION
I am not a teacher. My hope is that we can come together from all walks of life and go deeper into this practice together, to understand all aspects including origins, different sects, aspects of herbalism, ceremonies, and so much more. My vision is to begin this as a book club of sorts (MANY free Wiccan books online) and then allow the group to develop it over time. If those who know something well want to teach a particular circle, then feel free! I’m excited to see how this circle cultivates over time.

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ANYONE can be a witch. There are many ways to practice. Some are religious, some just practice as a way of life, and some are both. If you have any inkling of interest, come join us!

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The Haen Gallery, located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, is proud to present their 12th Annual Lynn Boggess Exhibition. The exhibit will run through November.

Lynn Boggess is one of the most unique and noteworthy American landscape painters of the 21st Century. He resides in West Virginia, a state whose diverse mountains, forests, and rivers provide abundant inspiration for the artist’s plein air paintings. In place of brushes he uses palette knives and trowels to thickly layer the broad sweeping strokes and exquisite fine detail that capture all the colors of the seasons in rushing rivers, snow covered hillsides, and thick forest vegetation. Mr. Boggess’ work is recognized internationally for its incredible three-dimensional texture, rendered solely in oils. These remarkable paintings combine elements of Abstract Expressionism and Photorealism to create a style that is totally unique and original.

The Haen Gallery in Asheville is located at 52 Biltmore Avenue between City Bakery and Chestnut. There is a parking garage at the Aloft hotel across the street, another garage just up the hill, as well as street parking.

The gallery is open Monday through Saturday 11am-6pm & Sunday 12-5pm. For more information: 828-254-8577 or www.thehaengallery.com. Gallery contacts: Chris Foley, Director; Leslie Logemann, Gallery Manager.

With locations in Asheville and Brevard, The Haen Gallery offers the work of established artists whose distinctive and unique style sets it apart from ordinary and imitative efforts. Visit the website at thehaengallery.com.

CompostNow, Asheville GreenWorks, & New Belgium Brewing are teaming up to fight scary Halloween food waste!

Most of the 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins produced in the U.S. end up in the landfill. We think there’s a better way to use old pumpkins which is why we’re hosting a free community event “Smash Don’t Trash” on Sunday, November 4th from 12pm-4pm at New Belgium Brewing.

Community members are encouraged to bring their old pumpkins to be composted rather than landfilled. The event will host pumpkin smashing stations, kid-friendly activities, and music on the spacious lawn at New Belgium Brewery. You can also get a $1 off the Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin beer while supplies last!

All compostables will be processed by Danny’s Dumpster, a family-owned hauling and processing business in Asheville. All compost created from “Smash Don’t Trash” will be shared with Sand Hill Community Garden and Asheville GreenWork’s Sand Hill Orchard and Nursery.

Can’t make the event? There will be a dumpster on Craven Street in front of the brewery all weekend long! Drop your pumpkins off and they’ll still be composted!

All are welcome! Join us for a smashing good time!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1704097336369280/

Bullying is part of many conversations today when we talk about kids, but have you ever thought about the biggest bully around? It’s not the kid that’s taller or meaner than the rest; it’s hunger.

Mast Store and Merrell are teaming up with food security partners in all of our communities to take on that bully by providing Food for Kids. From October 22 until November 4, when you purchase a pair of Merrell Footwear at Mast Store, Merrell will make a donation to our local partner to fill backpacks with kid-friendly food for the weekend, a time when kids don’t have access to food or a means of feeding themselves.

At the Mast Store in Hendersonville, as well as Asheville and Waynesville, we are partnering with the MANNA FoodBank. With its help, teachers discretely give backpacks to students on Friday that are returned for refilling on Mondays.

It’s easy to help — just purchase a pair of Merrell shoes, and they’ll make a donation on your behalf. AND you can also contribute to the change jars at the register. Let’s stand up to the hunger bully!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1027484827412359/

Join us for our annual Holiday Open House! We will have plenty of inspiration for our holiday including floral display and decorative pieces, unique gifts and local art. As always, homemade refreshments and hot apple cider will be served! Look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/680040312395771/

OPEN! Street Tweaks, Sunday, November 4, 12-3pm ¬– It’s one-part car-free block party and one-part invitation to try out the new and improved Coxe Avenue!

The Street Tweaks Team has reimagined four city blocks to be more inviting and safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and car traffic, using inventive temporary materials and on-street art. With this open-streets-style debut celebration, you’re invited to play in the street with non-car wheels, feet and creativity. Bike parking available in front of Urban Orchard on Buxton Ave. Help roll out the good vibes!

10 more volunteers needed!! Info here: https://goo.gl/forms/Z2mSaidQmuJfPcol2

https://www.facebook.com/events/322201105002740/

It is a one-part car-free block party and an invitation to try out the new and improved Coxe Avenue! The Street Tweaks Team has reimagined four city blocks to be more inviting and safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and car traffic, using inventive temporary materials and on-street art. With this open-streets-style debut celebration, you’re invited to play in the street with non-car wheels, feet and creativity. Bike parking available in front of Urban Orchard on Buxton Ave. Help roll out the good vibes!

We are turning 2 this year!

Please join us at our studio to celebrate the two years we have been open in Asheville. We will have vendors, food trucks and raffles! This event is open to the public, we would love for you to come and learn what Orangetheory is all about!

https://www.facebook.com/events/310728546379939/