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For Students 6th-8th Grade

Get in touch with your true, authentic voice in this eight-week workshop with Asheville musician Laura Blackley. Whether you sing only in the shower or would like to take your talents to the big stage, this class has something for you. Learn strategies for projecting your voice, breathing, staying on pitch, improving confidence, singing with a group, and harmonizing.

8 Sessions for only $120

https://www.facebook.com/events/2267672113515619/?event_time_id=2268221613460669

February 2 – April 27, 2019

Zimbabwean style marimba band classes for all ages!

Student Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Level 1 for Beginning/Intermediate students in grades 3 – 6
will meet from 3:45 – 5:00
Level 2 for Intermediate/Advanced students in grades 6 – 12
Will meet from 5:00 – 6:15

*The instructor will decide which class your student would be most appropriate for your child.*
Fee for the 10 week session (twice a week) $250

All classes meet at the Rainbow Community Center, 60 State Street in West Asheville

Classes will meet on the following dates:
Feb. 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28, March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, No classes on March 26 & 28 (Rainbow’s spring break), April 2, 4, 9, 11, No classes on April 16 & 18 (Asheville City School and Evergreen’s spring break) April 23, 25 – Final informal performances on Friday, April 26 (in the auditorium for invited guests) and Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am to noon at the Asheville City Market. We will be raising money for marimba maintenance. All students from this session will have an opportunity to perform at the market.

To sign up contact Sue Ford at [email protected]

To pay online use this link and scroll down:

http://www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/village-marimba/

Adult Class IS FULL – contact Sue Ford for info on upcoming sessions.

In a Class Session, students will:
• Learn a repertoire based on the group’s interest, including popular songs, multicultural songs and original music.
• Work on proper mallet/stick technique, which is also applicable to other percussion instruments
• Have fun making music as a community. Each song is made up of many parts, which come together synergistically to create a joyful sound.
• Work toward a big performance at the end of the session

https://www.facebook.com/events/2311762458858258/?event_time_id=2311762512191586

Please join us for our free adoption information meeting. Interact with Bethany adoption specialists who will share their expertise and answer your questions. Learn how to make adoption more affordable with grants, loans, and many other programs. Register on our website to reserve your spot.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2492877474118222/

Scientists need YOUR help in studying plants everywhere, including your own neighborhood!

Join us for an introduction to botany, the study of plants. You’ll study plants under a microscope and go on a short walk to discover different plant species. You can also join our crew of ecoEXPLORERS — kids who submit observations of plants and animals for scientists to study and earn prizes while they do it.

Find out how you can earn your Botany Field Badge and a free pass to our Botany Season Summit event on June 1st. For ages 5 to 13 but all ages are welcome to attend.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1073375502847366/

Join us for our monthly Spirit Night benefiting Oakley Elementary School PTO! We will be at Chick Fil A Tunnel Rd Drive Thru on March 19th from 4:00pm – 9:00pm. Be sure to tell your cashier that you are there for Oakley’s spirit night! Share with all your friends and family! See you then!

https://www.facebook.com/events/643563629422844/

Trained as a futurist and an economist, Rebecca helps clients figure out “what’s next” through speaking from the stage, leading foresight processes for organizations and communities, and teaching others the science (and art) of strategic foresight. She is also literally a baller, having played pro-basketball in eastern Europe throughout her twenties.
RSVP TO [email protected]

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8 Jumbo Smoked Wings with your choice of side for $10! Choose from our Dry Rub, Buffalo, or our weekly special!

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We love our locals. Join us every Tuesday starting January 8th, 2019 for Locals Night with drinks specials, our Classics menu and a few other specials PLUS a meat case discount!

Asheville and Black Mountain locals will enjoy these perks at BOTH Butcher Bar locations…

DRINK SPECIALS
(all day)
$3 draft beers
$3 cans
$5 well drinks

SWEET & SIMPLE LOCAL DINNER MENU

Choose from:
Our Classics menu

$12 BBQ Platter o’ The Day – a rotating selection of meats, perfectly prepared in house, and served with two sides

$7 Famous Foothills Hot Dog – enjoy our famous hot dog BYO style and dress it any way you want at our toppings bar! Includes tallow chips.

MEAT CASE DISCOUNT

Shop local and source sustainably raised meat from local farms. Enjoy 20% off the meat case at both Butcher Bar locations.

NOTE: Our lunch hours and menu remain the same, then transition to Locals Night starting at 5pm.

See you then!

LEARN MORE: www.foothillslocalmeats.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/867583036906243/?event_time_id=867583073572906

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/265403914135277/?event_time_id=265403977468604

These are our regular Public Events. If you want to schedule a private session you can here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/

We pick the games, you pay a flat admission fee of $15 ($10 for students) and jam!
Come early… we will queue players up as you show up!

Sign our waiver, rules, and media release ahead of time here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/

Bring your friends and #getyourheadinthegame!

Become a Patreon to join our inner circle to explore how deep the immersive rabbit hole goes: https://www.patreon.com/betterthanunicorns!

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What a year it has been for Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach. Their impact in addressing hunger and responding to emergency services with love and compassion has been astounding. The year ahead moves HNG Outreach to new headquarters at 2556 Memorial Highway, (the former location of Dr. Burch’s medical practice).
Plan to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of this special organization and as we come to learn all about what they have planned for 2019 and how we can all help.

https://www.facebook.com/events/349053309261672/

There’s something magical about the Upstate — it’s in the beauty of the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and idyllic acres of farmland, our life-giving waters and lush, towering trees. It’s what makes this land such a magnificent place to call home.

But our region is at a crossroads, and we have an important decision to make. We can sit back and watch as our farms, forests and mountains are paved over. We can do nothing as our waterways are polluted. Or we can band together to protect this land we call home and promote positive, responsible growth. The choice is yours, and the time is now.

Join Upstate Forever at Zen Greenville from 5:30 – 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 19 as we celebrate the launch of Crossroads, our campaign to protect and maintain our region’s high quality of life for future generations. We will enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and live bluegrass with brief remarks at 6:00 pm.

This complimentary event is open to all passionate about shaping the future of the Upstate. Your RSVP is appreciated as space is limited. To RSVP, visit ufcrossroads.eventbrite.com.

https://www.facebook.com/events/427864111287991/

This class is designed for tight and sore people! We’ll do a full body foam roller in about 1/2 an hour, and we’ll also add in tennis balls, dowels, the wall, and other props. We’ll stretch deep into your hips, hamstrings, calves, quads, pecs, chest, arms, shoulders, and more, while enjoying delicious chocolate.

$15 in advance/$20 at the door/BYO foam roller. $40 if you want us to buy you one, and you’ll take it home with you.

PRE-PAYMENT RECOMMENDED as space is limited. Buy here: www.ciscopilates.com/pricing or https://squareup.com/market/alexis-miller-cisco-pilates/foam-roller-deep-stretch-workshop

https://www.facebook.com/events/2098058640270166/

Taste merlot from around the world. $25 plus tax.
https://metrowinesasheville.com/wine-blogs/blog/entry/think-you-don-t-like-merlot

https://www.facebook.com/events/289902435217251/

Come enjoy a performance by all of our Third Grade Champions! The first performance will begin at 5:30 PM and will feature Mrs. Weeks, Mrs. Oakes, and Ms. Hewitt’s classes. The second performance will begin at 6:45 and will feature Ms. Boing and Mrs. Harper’s classes.

https://www.facebook.com/events/349701952281058/

Brewpon $2 Tuesdays!
$2 bottles and cans
$2 off select drafts
$2 off select menu items!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1376253399198796/?event_time_id=1376253499198786

Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 6-9pm for 2 weeks

https://www.facebook.com/events/320496398602790/

Project Management for the Public Sector
As a project manager that may work with local, state, or federal government agencies there are key issues, definitions, coordination needs and processes that when known can help you avoid pitfalls, duplication and errors of omission when working on Government projects. To better equip you to work with government agencies, learn what unique topics and considerations government project managers need to know and why.

While this presentation will use primarily federal government examples, many of the topics addressed apply equally to government agencies at local and state levels. Project management methods and terms for government organizations can be dictated by contracting regulations, legislative mandates, military considerations, human factors requirements, and agency and departmental coordination needs. The Department of Defense and several other agencies do not use Project Management Institute materials. Concepts and definitions are similar but not exact. Explore with us what the federal government uses for project management, why the Project Management Book of Knowledge has a Government Extension and what you need to know to successfully manage a government project.

https://www.facebook.com/events/163089174567062/

Join us for another FREE Public Tree Workshop, generously hosted by Wedge at Foundation. Mark Foster, City Arborist for Asheville, will discuss the variety of challenges that urban trees face due to the complications of their environment. In this workshop, we will examine these challenges and discuss possible solutions for your trees. We will compare stress factors urban trees face, and talk about ongoing maintenance including mulching, watering, fertilizing, tree support systems, and lightning protection.

Funding for Asheville GreenWorks’ Tree Workshops provided by the NC Forest Service and Duke Energy.

Register Here: https://goo.gl/forms/U4PpUkiVQb2xW1oM2

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The statewide investigative news nonprofit organization, Carolina Public Press, will hold a community Newsmakers forum on women’s health and safety issues, with a focus on sexual assault in North Carolina, from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, at Studio 215 in Fayetteville.

The free and public forum, Unbalanced Justice: Sexual Assault in NC, will include the results a six-month long journalism project investigating the rates of sexual assault convictions in North Carolina.

The investigation, led by Carolina Public Press, is in collaboration with ten news partners in North Carolina: Durham Herald Sun, The Fayetteville Observer, Hickory Daily Record, NC Health News, The (Raleigh) News & Observer, (Greensboro) News & Record, Winston-Salem Journal, WLOS News 13, WRAL-TV and WUNC North Carolina Public Radio. The statewide reporting series is currently scheduled to be published in March.

In addition to discussions about the collaboration’s findings, the forum will also feature conversations with community organizations, state leaders and policy makers, law enforcement and prosecutors, survivors and others about concerns about and possible solutions to reporting, investigating, prosecuting and convicting sexual assault cases in North Carolina.

Panelists will be:

Deanne Gerdes, executive director of Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County
Alicia Marks, assistant district attorney, NC Prosecutorial District 14, Cumberland County
Lt. John Somerindyke, Fayetteville Police Department
Bella Truong, assistant district attorney, NC Prosecutorial District 14, Cumberland County

For more information on how to sponsor, attend or comment on the series, contact Carolina Public Press at 828-774-5290.

This is one of three forums the organization is holding on this topic in March. Other locations include Raleigh (March 20) and Charlotte/Huntersville (March 26). Visit www.carolinapublicpress.org for details.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2021276011514763/

Congratulations!! You did it! You completed not only the training program but you also ran the Asheville Half & Full Marathon at the Biltmore Estate!!
That’s reason to celebrate!
Join us from 6- 7pm on Tuesday night at Fleet Feet Asheville for food & drinks, as we reminisce on the past months of running together and share ALL the stories!
Come solo or bring your family/ friends- after all, they’re a part of this, too!

https://www.facebook.com/events/357993888257888/

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=338945203347898

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/?event_time_id=2190539714325915

From Executive Producer James Cromwell and award-winning director Keegan Kuhn (Cowspiracy, What The Health) comes RUNNING FOR GOOD, the feature-length sports documentary following world record marathon runner Fiona Oakes in her attempt not only to set a new global record in endurance racing, but to compete in the “toughest footrace on earth,” the Marathon Des Sables, a 250km race through the Sahara Desert.

With overcoming her own adversity, Fiona’s true drive to achieve incredible feats of speed and human endurance are motivated by a deep desire to raise awareness for the plight of animals. Her achievements help fund a 400+ animal sanctuary that she takes care of every day.

Join us on March 19th at the Grail Moviehouse in Asheville for a screening of this documentary. All proceeds from the event will benefit the residents of Farmshire Animal Sanctuary. We hope to see you there! <3

https://www.facebook.com/events/393333334561485/

Let’s come together for good conversations and cheer each other on.

Free to attend, although I do encourage that you buy the book at Firestorm or support them through other patronage.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1552670134869821/

For more information, visit https://www.blueghostbrewing.com/2019-wnc-natural-history-series.html

Blue Ghost Brewing Company is excited to announce The 2019 WNC Natural History Educational Series will occur on certain Tuesdays of February-April, beginning at 7PM. 10% if sales these nights will go to the partnering non-profit organizations or their causes. The event is free and open to the public. Dates, topics, presenters & organizations benefiting are as follows:

February 19 — Wild Turkeys
Stephen Tillotson, Park Ranger, Chimney Rock State Park (Chimney Rock State Park’s Earth Day Celebration)

March 19 — Black Bears in the Smokies
Lynda Doucette, Retired Park Ranger, Smoky Mountain National Park (Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park)

April 9 — Blue Ghost Fireflies
Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, Ph.D., Professor of Environmental Science, Biology & Ecology, Brevard College (Brevard College)

The multimedia presentations will last for about 45 minutes and feature a question and answers session at the end. There will be 12 beers on tap, Bold Rock Hard Cider, a red & white wine and a draught non-alcoholic homemade Blue Ghost 2-Diddy Root Beer for purchase. Food options will be available as well from Blue Ghost’s own The Hungry Ghost from 5:30-7:15 PM.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1960554030666817/?event_time_id=1960554040666816

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=425715454832206

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https://organicgrowersschool.org/gardeners/spring-gardening/

Learn to design, plant, and manage your garden. This 6-week course—every Tuesday, March 5–April 9, 2019—is divided into 3 topics. You may register for 1 topic ($50), 2 topics ($95), or the full series ($135).

Topic 1—Designing—Tuesdays, March 5 & 12, 2019
Topic 2—Planting—Tuesdays, March 19 & 26, 2019
Topic 3—Managing—Tuesdays, April 2 & 9, 2019

Each TOPIC has two sessions…

SESSION 1—Classroom (March 5, March 19, and April 2)
7:00–9:00PM
Lenoir-Rhyne University
36 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC 28801

SESSION 2—Garden (March 12, March 26, and April 9)
6:00–7:30PM
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden
99 White Pine Dr.
Black Mountain, NC 28711

TOPIC 1—DESIGNING
• Why you should consider growing organically
• Important site, size, and design considerations for your garden
• Growing the soil and nutrient basics
• Garden seasons
• Useful tools

TOPIC 2—PLANTING
• Techniques for starting seeds and transplants
• Dealing with common problems
• How much to plant
• Composting and vermicomposting (composting with worms!)
• Converting your lawn to garden
• An edible yard
• Maximizing your garden space

TOPIC 3—MANAGING
• The virtues of mulch
• Water and fertilization considerations
• Compost tea
• Cover cropping and NPK—nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)
• Organic disease and insect control
• Tips for Fall gardening

The series is taught by Diana Schmitt McCall, Garden Manager at Dr. John Wilson Community Garden and Eat Smart Black Mountain.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2275053316051105/?event_time_id=2275053326051104

Poets who wants to participate should send in 2-3 Poems.
Poems will be out into a lottery.
AHS/SILSA poets: stop by Room 121 & get someone else’s work. Poets from other schools: add a note to your poems when you email and we will get back to you with a set. Use those poems to make something new!
You could do an imitation of their style, write an ode to them/their poetry, respond to one of their ideas, pick a line to build off, write a Golden Shovel—- or something else entirely! Whatever you do I’ll become your poem for the first (3:30 time limit) or second (2 minute time limit of the slam)
Poems should be sent to/ for more information: [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/412144766025253/

Join the resounding voices of the Asheville Symphony Chorus, hundreds of enthusiastic audience members, and four professional soloists led by music director Michael Lancaster in a glorious “sing-along” of the beloved Requiem Mass by Mozart on March 19, 2019. Accompany others in singing this classic work or enjoy the soaring sound of more than 300 voices bringing history to life. Bring your own score if you’re able and want to sing; a limited number of scores will be available for singers who need them.

Singers’ call time is 6:15 pm and the performance begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 at http://ashevillesymphonychorus.com/concerts.html.com and at the door. Tickets will go quickly! Get yours today to secure your seat!

For more information: https://ashevillesymphony.org/event/mozart-requiem-sing-along/

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