Calendar of Events

Samba with Vivie 6-7pm
Samba Spring Performance Series 7-8pm

Summon your inner Brazilian Diva. 2 chances to Samba in May! Bring your bum bum! Samba fundamentals at 6pm. Then at 7pm, a special 4-week Performance Series that will lead up to a group performance at the Studio Zahiya Spring Showcase!

Learn FUN, dynamic, accessible choreography – a fusion of joyful, sexy Samba, and beat-pounding, grinding Brazilian Funk.

Develop a deeper connection to choreography and group dynamic within the focus of performance.

This is a great opportunity to perform for your community! Spring up and dance!

No samba experience necessary. 6pm Samba class co-required to take 7pm Spring Performance Series.

4 week series
$50 for Samba/$100 for both classes
May 7-28
6pm-8pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/857078114631175/?event_time_id=857078117964508

Where? Foothills Wellness Center, Inc. – Fitness Center
When? Tuesday & Thursday 6pm
Who? Mark Sawyer
Cost? $10.00/class, discounts available for advanced purchase of punch card with multiple classes
More information? 828-859-5004 or [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/338945186681233/?event_time_id=338945213347897

Find out how to best advocate for the issues you care about within our local government. Español abajo…

The League of Women Voters along with a coalition of local nonprofits working to empower our community to advocate effectively, is presenting this series so that you can productively communicate with local representatives, staffers and commission members.

Each session will be a panel discussion with representatives about how to best communicate about the issues you are passionate about and will work through scenarios on advocating for things like city infrastructure, community services and affordable housing.

Panel discussion will be moderated with time for questions from the audience.

Event series:
March 19 – Asheville City Government
April 9 – Buncombe County Government
May 14 – Board of Education

Come to one or all sessions!

Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like Spanish interpretation services or childcare (include the number of children and ages)

Coalition members include: Just Economics of WNC, League of Women Voters, Children First CIS of Buncombe County, MountainTrue, YWCA of Asheville

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Educación cívica (civics 101)

Serie educativa

Descubra cómo defender mejor los problemas que le interesan dentro de nuestro gobierno local.

La Liga de Mujeres Votantes (The League of Women Voters) y Mountain True, junto con una coalición de organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro, están trabajando para empoderar a nuestra comunidad para abogar de manera efectiva. Juntos, presentamos esta serie para que pueda comunicarse de manera productiva con representantes locales, miembros del personal y miembros de la comisión.

Cada sesión será un panel de discusión con representantes para mejorar la manera en que se comunican sobre los temas que les apasionan y trabajarán a través de escenarios para abogar por cosas como la infraestructura de la ciudad, los servicios comunitarios y la vivienda asequible.

El panel de discusión será moderado con tiempo para preguntas de la audiencia.

Serie de eventos:
19 de marzo- Gobierno de la Ciudad de Asheville
9 de abril- Gobierno del Condado de Buncombe
14 de mayo- Junta Directiva de Educación

Detalles:
De 6:30 a 7:45pm
En la sala comunitaria del YWCA
185 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC
Se servirán pequeños bocadillos

¡Venga a una o a todas las sesiones!

Póngase en contacto con nosotros en [email protected] si desea servicios de interpretación en español o cuidado de niño/as (incluya el número de niño/as y sus edades).

Los miembros de la coalición incluyen: Just Economics of WNC, League of Women Voters, Children First CIS of Buncombe County, MountainTrue, YWCA of Asheville

https://www.facebook.com/events/2190539710992582/

Come hear about county updates from our District 3 County Commissioners, and ask them questions you have about county projects, budget priorities, and more!

Well be joined by:
Commissioner Joe Belcher
Commissioner Robert Pressley
Commissioner Chairman Brownie Newman

Pizza dinner will be served, along with drinks. There is a fenced-in playground next to the shelter, so feel free to bring children.

All members of district 3 are welcome to this event, regardless of party affiliation or what part of the district you live in, though many of the topics will likely focus on the Enka/Candler area.

The picnic shelter can be found behind the bathrooms/concessions building.

See you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/422368525196307/

Unleash your inner-vixen with movement and energy inspired by some of your favorite pop artists!

Each month we will focus on a truly iconic performer with fresh choreography and lots of positivity! Each class will have new music from the artist and a fun routine. This class is designed for all-levels, from the seasoned showstopper to the babe who mostly just saves their moves for their living room. All gender identities, body sizes, and ages welcome!

For our inaugural session, we will dedicate the 4-weeks of May to the Queen Bee herself, Beyoncé. Put your Love On Top for this amazing artist, with moves inspired by a true Diva. Ring the Alarm, because this class is going to be Irreplaceable. And don’t worry Hive—the new Homecoming album will definitely be featured!

Sign up here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-104&sView=day&sLoc=0

https://www.facebook.com/events/396647064510608/?event_time_id=396647071177274

Enjoy our beautiful mountain sunsets on a guided hike!

Cost:
$100/person. Price includes transportation from downtown Asheville, snacks, and a headlamp for you to use during the hike. Each trip will run if there are a minimum of 2 participants signed up

Sign-Up Details:
In order to sign up for this trip, please go to our Day Hikes calendar and select the trip date. You will find the trip listed there.

Itinerary:
You will meet your guide at our downtown location (70 College St, Asheville, NC 28801). Hike start time depends on sunset time.

You will fill out a waiver and health form, then travel in our company vehicle to the hike location. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles round trip, and is strenuous, with a very rocky section toward the top. We’ll hike up to a western-facing viewpoint, where we’ll take a break, grab a snack, and (hopefully!) catch a great sunset! After sunset, we’ll hike back to the trailhead and drive back to Asheville. This hike will begin in daylight and end in the dark. It is ideal for guests who have some hiking experience or who are physically fit.

This trip’s itinerary may change if we are expecting rain. Remember, we do not control the weather, so we cannot guarantee that we’ll have a great sunset!

Cancellation Policy:
Payment in full is required to register, which includes a 15% non-refundable administrative fee. Refunds (minus the 15%) can be issued until one week prior to departure date. Until one week prior to departure, you may transfer your registration to a different date for full credit.

Within one week, a refund will be issued only if Blue Ridge Hiking Company cancels the hike due to severe weather. Remember, we hike rain or shine!

What to Bring:
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring a rain jacket and an extra layer for warmth. We recommend each guest brings at least 1 liter of water. You are responsible for any medications or personal items needed during the hike.

Your guide will provide snacks and a headlamp for you to use during the hike.

If your guide does an exceptional job, please show your appreciation with a tip.

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Synth Club come and share !

https://www.facebook.com/events/266682997341108/?event_time_id=266683010674440

We’ve been talking to the folks from Bardic Alchemy, a Celtic Rock band from Asheville and they’ve agreed to play at Triskelion as many Tuesdays as they can come down to the Brewery.

Bardic Alchemy is a brand new element in the Celtic Rock world. This trio, based in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is comprised of multi-instrumentalist Connell Sanderson, guitarist Nick Marcone and percussionist and vocalist Tyler Watts.

Bardic Alchemy is best described as a psychedelic trip into a musical world that is heavily inspired by the Celtic musical traditions…run through various effects pedals. Everything from soothing, mellifluously reverberating whistle melodies supported by groovy guitar lines and thumping djembe beats to high energy dance tunes on the Scottish and Irish pipes to three part vocal harmonies and even improvised pieces, Bardic Alchemy is a surprisingly dynamic and unpredictable musical journey.

So… Tuesdays… will now be…

Celtic Rock Tuesday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/425715451498873/?event_time_id=425715484832203

Live music!
Only $5 entry at the door! (Cash only please.)
Soda and water available for sale.
No outside food and drink.

https://www.facebook.com/events/356523711600492/?event_time_id=356523721600491

Get to the block to hop to the sounds of the Low Down Sires! There will be swingin’ music, and great classes for beginners! Stay late for our post-band blues DJ! Plus the venue is not only gorgeous, but they have a fabulous bar!

~~~Schedule (short version- see below for details)~~~
7 pm (Continuing/Intermediate): Solo Jazz & Charleston w/ Jean
8 pm (Beginning): Beginning 8-Count Lindy w/ Sparrow & Keith
9-11pm: Swing AVL Dance w/ the Low Down Sires
11pm – close: Blues Dance w/ DJ
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PRICING: Dance/Band is $5 (includes blues) and classes are $10/$8 for Swing Asheville members. Blues Dance is $2 suggested donation for those who didn’t pay for Band admission.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Interested in free dances or half priced lessons? Want to help promote the swing scene? Consider volunteering for Swing Asheville! To see what sort of opportunities are available and to sign up, please head over to http://signup.com/go/LMqYCSz

MUSIC
The Low-Down Sires have been busy reviving rare early 20th century jazz classics for the past five years, and are known and respected widely as true traditionalists. Consistently hailed as one of the most popular dance bands in the region, the Sires have had the pleasure of performing at events all over the eastern US, in addition to their regular circuit of local swing dances, club appearances, and private parties. Dedicated to the lost sounds of the earliest roots of jazz, and inspired by the compositions and arrangements of King Oliver, Kid Ory, Jelly Roll Morton and other giants from the storied origins of the art form, their authentic sound transports listeners to the streets of Old New Orleans and the barrelhouses of early 20th century Mississippi river towns. Their hot swingin’ style is a surefire hit with audiences everywhere, from concert halls, bars and back-porches, to swing dances and street corners.

BLUES
Band finished and you’re not done dancing? You’re in luck… stick around for our blues after party! Continue dancing to DJ’d music until the bar kicks us out. $2 suggested donation for those coming just in time for the blues.

FOOD: Feeling peckish? The bar has a small selection of vegan goodies to help keep your stamina up! Ask a bartender for more details. Buncombe Botanicals and Sowing Ceeds will also be out their with their rotating selection of freshly made, allergy friendly, plant medicine infused goodies including banana based “Nicecream”, baked goods, and savory bites!

CLASSES
7pm: Solo Jazz & Charleston w/ Jean

It’s not as scary as it looks! The Charleston, a dance that came out of the Gullah communities in Charleston, SC and traveled north with the Jenkins Orphanage marching band, is the original American dance that predates lindy hop and other forms of swing. It’s intimidating to a lot of dancers, but don’t worry! This class will be a fun, high-energy way to learn a bunch of solo jazz steps and help build your confidence on the dance floor. We’re going to start at the bottom and work our way up, so you don’t need any Charleston experience, just be willing to play around and have a good time.

“Continuing” classes are for those dancers who have cemented the basics of the dance being featured that specific month. This includes knowing (and being able to execute cleanly and consistently) basic footwork and lead/follow skills for that dance. Some continuing classes may require no advance knowledge of a dance. This will be noted in the the class description.
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8 pm: Beginning 8-Count Lindy Hop w/ Sparrow & Keith

Come find out what this dance is all about! Originating in Harlem in the 1920’s, the Lindy Hop has been bringing joy worldwide ever since. We will start from the top, getting comfortable with the rhythms, steps, and patterns that are the building blocks of this style, practicing first on our own and then with a partner. We will get the basics ingrained, and also learn a fun turn or variation each week to spice it up. No partner necessary, we will rotate partners throughout the class.

“Core” lessons stress the fundamentals of swing dancing for beginning dancers. Lessons rotate monthly to focus on a different kind of swing dance (6 Count Lindy, 8 Count Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, etc.). Because good fundamentals are hard to develop in one month, we recommend repeating Core lessons (on the same topic) to help develop the solid foundation you’ll need in continuing classes. Core lessons are also great for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to “get back to basics” or learn a different dancing role (lead vs. follow).
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Do you want to buy a gift certificate for our classes as a gift, or to pre-pay for a block of classes for yourself? You can purchase gift certificates at the door at our weekly dance! They are $40 for a block of 4, and a great way to dive into the fun world of dance.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
May 21: The French Broads
May 29: Sparrow & Her Wingmen
June 4: Community Jazz Jam
June 11: Gravyhouse Storytellers
June 18: One Leg Up
June 25: TBA
July 2: Community Jazz Jam
July 9: TBA
July 16: The Bacchaneers

https://www.facebook.com/events/324036038313078/

Come out and see what the fuss is all about! Team Trivia Tuesday at Sanctuary Brewing Company with host Josh Dunkin!

Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC is every Tuesday at 7 PM at Sanctuary Brewing Company on 1st Avenue in Downtown Hendersonville! There is no limit to how many people can participate on each team. You can have 1 or 20!

The game is free to play and the top two teams each week receive a gift card of $40 (1st place) and $20 (2nd place).

https://www.facebook.com/events/281414405828018/?event_time_id=281414469161345

Join us each Tuesday evening at 7pm for Trivia night at Refinery 13! Teams may consist of 1-6 players and prizes are awarded to first and second place teams each week!

https://www.facebook.com/events/395895714508426/?event_time_id=395895827841748

One World Brewing West & The Undergrowth Present:

FLOW

Tuesday May 14th at One World Brewing West
No Cover ◊ Free Vending
Fire Fuel Provided
21+

Music Curated by The Undergrowth Family

◊ Hyperbolic Headspace :: https://bit.ly/2VZfs4J
◊ Lavier :: https://bit.ly/2KmFaLd
◊ Soul Candy :: https://bit.ly/2J7UNp1

There will be fire fuel provided & burning allowed only in in the presence of insured performers with fire blankets, a proper fuel dump & a safety coordinator. The main stage will be inside, however, music will be allowed outside from 8-10pm. After 10, fire spinners can still perform but we must keep music inside due to noise ordinances.

“Flowing water never goes stale, so just keep on flowing.” – Bruce Lee

Flyer Artwork by Dylan Evans Design

https://www.facebook.com/events/1020213361504116/

The only Gypsy Jazz Jam in Asheville! This Django Reinhardt style evening of music is hosted by Steve Karla of & Phil Alley,joined by many of Asheville’s gypsy jazz musicians.

Asheville Guitar Bar features the only Gypsy Jazz Jam in Asheville! This Django Reinhardt style evening of music is hosted by Steve Karla of “Hot Point Trio”, & Phil Alley. Joining them are many of Asheville’s local musicians, re-creating the Hot Club Sound of Paris in the 20’s, 30’s & 40’s. It’s a great date night that takes you back in time, reminiscent of Woody Allen’s film “Midnight In Paris”. $5 at the door.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2038624189556477/?event_time_id=2038624212889808

Join us for a new 8 Week Intro to Pole Series starting Tuesday, May 7th at 8:30 pm!
Come join a supportive community of dancers. Get strong, get sexy, and learn something new in this introductory pole dance series.
Start from the beginning and learn the fundamentals of spins, climbs, and sexy dance moves on the static and spin pole! Pole dancing is fun, an amazing workout, and sensually expressive.
Enjoy learning with the same group of students each week who are all brand new to pole. We look forward to dancing with you!
$128 for the series – Reserve your spot here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0

https://www.facebook.com/events/348642312436354/?event_time_id=348642315769687

INTER ARMA w/ Thantifaxath, Harsh Realm
at The Mothlight
Tuesday, May 14th
Doors 8pm, Show 9pm
Tickets: $12adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1839300

https://www.facebook.com/events/2131806686896047/

Asheville’s monthly queer stand up comedy show, featuring Annick Adelle from San Francisco/ Germany!!!

Featuring Lily Campbell, Kelly Morgan
Hosted by Moira Goree

ages 18+
Tickets $7: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-comedy-party-ft-annick-adelle-tickets-61326806128

VIP $10: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-comedy-party-ft-annick-adelle-vip-ticket-tickets-61326865305

https://www.facebook.com/events/656355131451254/

Asheville’s monthly queer stand up comedy show, featuring Annick Adelle from San Francisco/ Germany!!!

ages 18+
Tickets $7: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-comedy-party-ft-annick-adelle-tickets-61326806128

VIP $10: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-comedy-party-ft-annick-adelle-vip-ticket-tickets-61326865305

10pm
21+
Donation$
One Stop

Join us downstairs during Funk Jam for an all-star local cast of rotating DJ’s spinnin’ vinyl and scratchin’ like there’s no tomorrow!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2261496624135396/?event_time_id=2261496680802057

Come join us every Wednesday at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall. 55 College St, Asheville, NC 28801.

The show starts at 9:30, and there is no cover. Anyone wanting to perform needs to sign up by 9pm, and will get five minutes on stage. The order of sign-up is not necessarily the order of the show.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2195881120472752/

Every Wednesday in 2019, Chestnut and The Corner Kitchen will donate a portion of the proceeds from all wines sales to a local non-profit. The selected May/June recipient is RiverLink. RiverLink promotes the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed as a place to live, learn, work and play. https://riverlink.org/

Previous CFAC Recipients: Our VOICE, Verner, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Mama Maisha, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Pisgah Legal Services, ACS Foundation, and Literacy Council of Buncombe County.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1221274678053413/?event_time_id=1221274684720079

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

You have to go to this link to Register:
https://ashevillenccoc.wliinc24.com/events/Reach-Your-Customers-Online-with-Google-6216/details

The workshop will be presented by the engaging Demming Bass, official speaker for the Grow With Google program. Don’t miss this insightful opportunity.

Anyone who wants to learn new marketing skills or reach potential customers online will learn about search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, and social media marketing. The result? Demming will unveil a strategy that can get your organization, business, or event in front of your target audience.

Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence with search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. Attendees will be introduced to free tools to help you run your business online, including Google Analytics, Google Trends, and more.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

1. Create and verify a free Google My Business listing
2. Optimize your website for search and mobile
3. Use search engine marketing opportunities for your business
4. Benefit from free online tools to grow your business
5. Learn simple but effective tips for content and email marketing

Most importantly, this event includes free Google swag!

https://www.facebook.com/events/322359888316420/

Wildflowers springing from the ground are a sign that spring and warmer weather are right around the corner. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Shades of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. 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/267786327235081/?event_time_id=267786377235076

A new temporary exhibit titled “Dressing for the Occasion: Mid-Century Sandburg as Celebrity and Family Man” opens on May 13, 2019. The exhibit, which runs through October, is part of the Sandburg Home tour and features clothing and accessories from both the park’s permanent collection and loaned items from the Sandburg family.

“Dressing for the Occasion” offers visitors a window into the style, culture, and feel of mid-century America. The family’s clothing and accessories weave together the roles of Carl Sandburg as a prominent writer, celebrity, father, and husband. This temporary exhibit offers an exciting opportunity for the public to view objects that are normally in storage or in the possession of Sandburg family members. Tours of the Sandburg Home are offered daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets are available first come, first served, each day from the visitor information area in the ground level of the Sandburg Home.

Nearly every room in the historically furnished house museum will be included in the exhibit. Visitors will see the characteristic scarves Carl Sandburg wore as he played his guitar and sang folk songs to entertain his family and guests, the dress Lilian Sandburg wore to meet President Lyndon B. Johnson, and many other mid-century pieces worn by the Sandburgs and their daughters. Historic photographs, paired with the clothing, will provide context.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1282810215200932/?event_time_id=1282810228534264

An exhibition of youth art titled “Let a Joy Keep You,” is on display from April 1 to May 31, 2019. The inspiration for the art comes from the first line of Carl Sandburg’s poem “Joy.” Each of the 70 canvases reflects how the young artists chose to interpret what joy means to them. Visitors can see the installation at the Sandburg Home when they visit. Young artists are represented from across the country and locally, including students from Sugarloaf Elementary School in Hendersonville, NC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2304444942927531/?event_time_id=2304444992927526

Combining her knowledge of Dance with Yoga to help dancers of all levels ensure healthy, sustainable and passionate careers. Using the healing, nourishing and restorative qualities of Yoga to help dancers balance the body and mind, to prevent injury and stress while promoting strength, flexibility, memory, body awareness and self-love as beautiful, confident movers and artists.
Flow yoga with the philosophy of applying yoga to benefit each persons unique needs to feel their best. Listening to the body, finding what feels good rather than what looks good to restore after any challenging dance class.
Whether you’re training to dance professionally or just for fun you will feel amazing after this class!

$10 drop-in

Roxie Nebel is a yoga instructor with a background of 12+ years of dance training and teaching in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern and African as well as choreographing, performing and competing in and out of the country. After sustaining a severe back injury that forced her off the path of a professional dance career, She turned to yoga for healing. Using yoga as recovery therapy she realized how the healing potency of yoga could revolutionize the way dancers move and take care of their bodies. Her passion is to show the dance community how they can live sustainable and thriving dance careers with a nurturing yoga practice to support them on their journey.

https://www.facebook.com/events/391560511444643/?event_time_id=391560514777976

Charles George VA Health Care Center is helping homeless Veterans and promoting healthy lifestyles are what the annual VA2K Walk & Roll event is all about.

The 9h Annual VA2K Walk & Roll will be held on May 15, 2019 at the Charles George VAMC starting at 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
The VA2K event includes a short two-kilometer walk (approximately 1.2 miles) and the community is invited to participate. The event is free and it is suggested that participants be at the Charles George VAMC at the Warrior’s Pavilion 15 minutes prior to the start.

Participants are encouraged to bring a voluntary donation such as household goods, toiletries, packaged food or bottled water. These donations will be collected and distributed to local homeless Veterans. Donations are not required to participate.

Nationally, since 2011 donations valued at approximately $2 million dollars have been raised for homeless Veterans.

“The VA2K Walk & Roll is one of the ways we encourage our staff to adopt healthy lifestyles. In addition, it’s also a great way for them to help homeless Veterans,” said Steph Young, Charles George VAMC Medical Center Director.

Community groups who are interested in participating in the event should contact the local VA2K coordinator, Lauren Zaloshinsky at (828) 575-4542 or via email at [email protected].
Find out more about the VA2K: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/va2k/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1065269456990277/

Mo-MoJo Blues Band will be providing musical motivation from 11 to 1. Donations for our Homeless Veterans are welcome – Hope To See You There!
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/va2k/

https://www.facebook.com/events/335718013963057/

Every Wednesday in 2019, The Corner Kitchen and Chestnut will donate a portion of the proceeds from all wines sales to a local non-profit. The selected May/June recipient is RiverLink. RiverLink promotes the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed as a place to live, learn, work and play. https://riverlink.org/

Previous CFAC Recipients: Our VOICE, Verner, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Mama Maisha, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Pisgah Legal Services, ACS Foundation and Literacy Council of Buncombe County.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2237930079588113/?event_time_id=2237930086254779