Calendar of Events

Join your neighbors and Police Officers for Coffee and Conversation at Starbucks (203 Hwy.9)! No agenda, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, get to know the officers of Black Mountain and talk about what the Black Mountain Police Department has to offer.

https://www.facebook.com/events/751514585222462/

Get a little inspiration for your Valentine this year! Drop by the site throughout the day to create your own love letter at this free workshop.

During the two years before their 1853 wedding, Zebulon Vance and Harriet Espy exchanged over 100 love letters. Using Hattie and Zeb’s words as inspiration, craft a valentine for your own beloved! Try out a vintage salutation, make a stab at quill pen writing or calligraphy, and finish your letter with a wax seal.

https://www.facebook.com/events/788618678148853/

The 20th Annual Valentine Run 5K begins at beautiful Lake Tomahawk Park and visits 3 of Black Mountain’s Greenways. The 5K course offers several challenging hills and ample flats. The final 1/2 mile follows the gravel path around the lake and finishes at the Lakeview Center.

Enter as a two person team or go solo. All participants are included in the Overall and Age Group awards. The 5K is a 2019 Asheville Track Club GP event.

Kick off Valentine’s Day with a run with your sweetheart. Husband/Wife teams compete in one of three categories. Not married? Run with your Mom, Dad, friend, or neighbor. Any two people can be a team. Awards go to the top 5K team in the following divisions: Husband/Wife (three categories) , Mother/Daughter, Mother/Son, Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Sister/Sister, Brother/Brother, Sister/Brother, & Open (any couple) – M/F, M/M, & F/F.

Always a favorite the Kids ½ mile Fun Run is one lap around the lake. The path is free of traffic and monitored by race volunteers allowing kids to run freely with or without an adult support crew.
We encourage all kids and adults to wear Valentine costumes, as the “Spirit Award” will be given to the most outrageous outfits.

The Free Kids Fun Run Starts at 9:30AM and is Free.
The 5K Starts at 10:00. Check out http://runsignup.com/Valentine5K for details. Race day Packet Pick Up is onsite from 7:30 – 9:00am.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1857514884298190/

All day activities for kids and adults

Corn Shuck Dolls with Laura Walkingstick

11am Storytelling

Nikkis’ Frybread Booth will be set up

https://www.facebook.com/events/361212411098806/

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=393192151226708

GARDEN REFRESH – Take a Deeper Look at Your Current Garden
Sat. Feb.9
10-11:30
with Ruth Gonzalez

Change happens. Our lives take twists and turns. Our gardens outgrow themselves. Plants die. Our interests change and new enthusiasms sprout up.or we find ourselves faced with a brand new gardening space. This workshop will help us take a fresh look at our gardens/gardening spaces and make adaptations that suit the current situation in our garden – as a gardener and a human being.

The talk will take a deeper look at overall garden design considerations – factoring in available time and space, site conditions and changing site conditions, agility, budget, soil life, and the joy factor. Free, but please pre-register at the Garden Shop or call 828-645-3937.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2126468960793435/

Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on a hike to the breathtaking heights of Hemphill Bald in Cataloochee Ranch. Hemphill Bald, directly adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, was the first tract of land to be conserved by SAHC in the Cataloochee area in 1993. Translated from Cherokee into English, the word “Cataloochee” means “wave upon wave.” From the summit hikers will indeed be able to see wave upon wave of Blue Ridge Mountains including other SAHC-conserved properties such as the 8,000 acre Waynesville Watershed (protected in 2005); the Plott Balsam conservation easement protecting the top of Plott Balsam Mountain (2003 and 2006); the Crawford Creek conservation easements at the base of Cold Mountain (2000); and the high ridgetop properties of one of SAHC’s primary farmland focus areas: Sandy Mush, Buncombe County.

Registration has filled for this hike, if you’d like to be on the wait list email [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/2591859494174186/

All registered Democrats are invited to join us at our annual precinct meetings for the Hominies Cluster! See list below for precincts included in this meeting.

We’ll be electing new precinct officers, writing and passing resolutions to send to the county convention, and getting to know our like-minded neighbors and friends!

Light breakfast/snacks and childcare will be included.

Remarks from state representative Brian Turner will take place at the beginning of the meeting.

We need at least 5 registered Democrats from each precinct to attend, so invite your friends and neighbors!

Hominies Cluster Precincts
(if you vote at one of these locations, you are in our cluster!!)

24.1 Crossroad Assembly
44.1 Heaven’s Cloud Retreat Center
45.1 Enka Middle School
46.1 NC Arboretum
47.1 Pisgah Elementary
48.1 Hominy Valley Elementary
49.1 Pole Creek Baptist

https://www.facebook.com/events/237472280485401/

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

Our Saturdays at ACT series combines terrific shows for children and their adults with tickets that are affordable (they’re only $7.00)!

On Saturday, February 9, we host Lisa Sturz and Red Herring Puppets for Little One-Inch, a beautiful and magical tale. Lisa shares: “Little One-Inch was my favorite story growing up. My Dad, who was stationed in Okinawa during World War II, passed on to me his deep love of the Japanese language, people and culture. He read this story to me. I was enchanted by the magical elements, inspired by the idea that a little person could achieve great things, and reassured that love can blossom in unlikely circumstances.”

Little One-Inch is the story of an old couple whose prayers are answered when they find a small baby by the side of the road. When he comes of age, tiny Little One-Inch sets off on the adventure of a lifetime where he meets a princess, defends her against a dumbstruck ogre and, for his bravery, grows when the princess uses the ogre’s magical hammer on him.

You may think your child won’t sit still for a 45 minute show, and guess what? Wiggling, whispering, pointing, and exclaiming are all 100% wonderful!

https://www.facebook.com/events/761275164245515/

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=618459691957590

All across North Carolina, Precincts and Clusters are gathering to re-ignite voters in preparation for 2020. To be effective and win in 2020, planning starts now.

We will be:

-Offering results for North Buncombe during the Primary
-Voting in new or returning precinct officers
-Deciding on resolutions to send to Raleigh and national level

Come support and vote for new precinct leaders and hear where we are going from here to win in 2020.

https://www.facebook.com/events/409484666458832/

February is Italian wine month at Wine Sage & Gourmet. Come learn some tips and tricks for making traditional pesto and new recipes with a twist. Registration fee includes an Italian wine and pesto sampling after the class.

https://www.facebook.com/events/378528386056725/

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/2129475373762057/

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=789533371380013

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=524392518031675

Shop the studios and explore the River Arts District every second Saturday of the month

https://www.facebook.com/events/388099111738022/

Spoil your Furry Valentine while raising money for the Asheville Cat Weirdos Emergency Fund! 10% of your sale will be donated back to ACW’s emergency fund to help cover the medical care of kitties in need in our community!

Visit any of Patton Avenue Pet Company’s 3 locations on Saturday, February 9th from 10 am to 7 pm and remember to mention ACW at checkout!

Also stop by the West Asheville store from 11-3 to meet adoptable kitties from Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville

https://www.facebook.com/events/2086966874896431/

For the first time in a long time, Maggie Valley will be hosting a skating rink at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! Here’s what you need to know:
– Adults $8
– Kids $5
– Sessions are 45 minutes on the hour. The last sessions will be at 7:00, and there’s a limit of 40 skaters per session.
– Kids Skate Free Monday, Feb. 11
– Special Family Skate for $20 on Wednesday, February 13th!
– A Concession Stand will be available along with a 9 Hole Mini Golf Course, Yard Games including Ladder Ball, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Pipe Ball, Bottle Ring Toss and Can Toss, plus a Bounce House!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1217442365076320/?event_time_id=1217442405076316

The Junior League of Asheville, one of Buncombe County’s oldest women-led volunteer organizations, will host a Volunteer Expo on February 9, 2019.

Modeled after a job fair, the Volunteer Expo is an opportunity for residents of Western North Carolina to learn about local nonprofits, their volunteer needs, and other ways to support these organizations. To make this event a success, the League is pleased to partner with over 60 local nonprofits, including organizations that specialize in addressing health, poverty, legal aid, environmental stewardship, women’s issues, arts, civic leadership, technology, education, and animal welfare.

Local nonprofits are an incredible asset to our community and are responsible for much of Buncombe County’s progress. We believe that the Volunteer Expo will be a great opportunity for Western North Carolina residents to connect with outstanding nonprofit organizations, learn about what they are doing, and how they can contribute (time, talent, or treasure).

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact [email protected]

The Junior League of Asheville (JLA), is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, to developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

For over 90 years, the JLA has been both a powerful organization of trained women volunteers and a vital part of the Asheville community. Learn more at juniorleagueofasheville.org.

https://www.facebook.com/events/273227296652251/

It’s time for our Annual Precinct Meetings! This year, every precinct will meet and those with at least five registered Democrats present will elect officers to serve through 2021, and select delegates to send to the Buncombe County Convention. We’ll also discuss and vote on resolutions. These precinct meetings are a great opportunity to see grassroots organizing in action, and participate in strengthening the democratic party! Even if you don’t want to be a precinct officer, going to your meeting will help the party grow and represent your neighborhood in the year to come. Want to learn more? Check out our website: https://buncombedems.org/precinct-org-2019/ or come to one of our information sessions!

https://www.facebook.com/events/315535582397486/

Kids of all ages are welcome to join us in celebration of the Chinese New Year!

Starts with Kid’s Chisel, followed by a peak into the acupuncture rooms where they can watch cupping demos or try it themselves, check out the essential oils, and enjoy some Chinese New Year activities!

It’s never too early to plant the seeds of self care with your kids!

Cost is $5.

https://www.facebook.com/events/407620586472496/

This course is an in-depth view of Metaphysics, Esoteric Studies, and Intuitive Development, designed to awaken the power of Spirit within and help you understand and use helpful, spiritual concepts in the natural course of your day-to-day living, in order to live a joyful, prosperous, and abundant life. It covers topics that challenge, as well as inform us.

Dr. Adrian Calabrese Ph.D., Msc. D., CH, is an ordained Metaphysical New Thought minister, with doctorates in Psycho-Spiritual research and Philosophy/Metaphysics. For over 20 years, she officiated as the Founding Minister/Pastor/Director of the Metaphysical Center for Arts and Sciences, and the Metaphysical Church of the Spirit, in Poughkeepsie, New York. She is the author of three books, Sacred Signs, How to Get Everything You Ever Wanted, and 10 Spiritual Steps to a Magical Life, and the creator of the Tummy Talk: Speak Yourself Slim, Positive Self-Talk Weight Loss Plan. She has touched millions of spiritual seekers nationwide, through her books and meditation column, in Woman’s World Magazine. She now resides in Charlotte, NC.

Classes will be held on the second Saturday of the month, for 12 months, January-December, 10:45AM – 1PM, at Park Road Baptist Church, room #505.

The fee for the class per month, is $25, for a commitment of 12 months. Here’s how payment works: Students are asked to register directly with Dr. Calabrese, and the first payment of $25 is due upon registration, in cash (we cannot accept checks or credit cards.) After that, the next payment of $25 is due in class, on the first day of class, in January, which will put everyone ahead one payment. This ensures that the commitment will be kept for the year. No payment will be due in December 2019. No refunds will be given, and students will be responsible for full payment of the year course, whether they miss class or not. Refunds are not given should the class be rescheduled. Partial payments will not be possible.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
For detailed listing of monthly class topics, or to arrange registration (required) email [email protected]

For more informaion visit www.UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org,
or www.AdrianCalabrese.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/388016948629481/

Join us January 15th-February 14th
For every pint of Lorelai IPA bought, we’ll donate $1 to Claxton Elementary School’s 4th Grade Raleigh Field Trip Fund.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1422139054587321/?event_time_id=1422139141253979

Workshops will be offered throughout the day to create
a unique Art Piece just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Introductory Price is $25 for adults and $20 for kids 6 and older. Sessions held at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Call 828-357-9000 to reserve your spot as space is limited.
Small bites catered by Farm to Fork Eatery.

https://www.facebook.com/events/533640233788579/

Intro to Printmaking
Saturday, February 9th, 11am-3pm
$65 per person + $10 materials fee
* Class for ages 16+, or child 12+ with parent/guardian
Workshop taught by Cassie Floan at the ARC
Toe River Arts Spruce Pine location

For more information, please contact Cassie Floan:
[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/539468903238692/

This is a workshop designed to help mama’s explore, identify with, and honor their post-baby body. We will offer a welcoming space to re-connect with yourself and heal your body.

During our 2 hours together we will cover:

Breath work for relaxation
Postures and exercises to replenish strength and encourage healing in your pelvic floor and core, as well as release neck, shoulder and back tension—those achy baby-holding muscles
Identify and address any separation of the abdominal muscles known as diastasis recti
Discuss the essentials of self-care and what that can look like for your (and baby’s) schedule
This workshop is ideal for Mama’s at least 6 weeks postpartum to anyone healing post-birth, but please leave that sweet bundle of joy with a caregiver. We want to devote all of our limited time to Mama!

Price: $25

**PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER**
https://ashevillecommunityyoga.com/events/postpartum-workshop-with-anastasia-3/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2256899017885878/

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/

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=2198750980182118

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=492101244625400