Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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Volunteers are an essential part of the Blue Ridge Humane Society family.
Our Volunteer Program offers a wide variety of opportunities to use unique talents and skills to enhance the quality of life for animals in Henderson County.
We love to see families and friends volunteering together! We welcome volunteers ages 7 and up for some of our volunteer roles. Volunteers ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who has also completed the appropriate volunteer training.
Still wondering whether you should give volunteering a try? Contact [email protected] for more information.
Please note, we do not fulfill pre-trial intervention community service hours.
How to Volunteer at the Blue Ridge Humane Society
Our volunteers:
- Improve the quality of living for animals in Henderson County.
- Make a difference in their community through our community programs like our Spay/Neuter Incentive Program and Meals on Wheels Pet Pals.
- Provide support for all departments and serve on our board and committees.
- Help raise crucial funds in our Thrift Store.
It’s easy to get started!
- Fill out the Volunteer Application.
- Attend a Virtual Volunteer Information Session to learn more about Blue Ridge Humane Society and current volunteer opportunities.
- Pick a Volunteer Assignment! Decide what volunteer position works best for you! Some assignments can get started right away and some require prior orientation and training such as animal handling training that you can get started on.
- Start Volunteering! Get started in your position. Our volunteers make a huge impact in Henderson County to ensure both pets and their people are happy, healthy, and thriving. We wouldn’t be able to accomplish all we do without them.
The conference will offer more than a dozen workshops led by farmers and regional professionals, including several that address the continued effects of COVID-19 on the industry, such as Direct Marketing in the Time of COVID, Optimizing Your Online Store, and Planning for Meat Sales in 2021. The conference also includes a business planning track in collaboration with Mountain BizWorks. The popular Grower-Buyer Meeting will return in a virtual format, giving farmers the chance to meet individually with grocers, distributors, and chefs. Farmers can receive one-on-one support on legal, recordkeeping, marketing, and production planning issues.
Cat and dog food will be distributed first come, first serve, as supplies last to those in need or affected by COVID-19. Social distancing and protective measures will be taken by all staff and we ask the public to do the same during the drive-thru pick-up. Masks are required to be worn during pick-up. Additional resources and supplies will also be available first come, first serve.
If a pet owner is in need of food but unable to attend the pick-up, please call or text the BRHS helpline at (828) 393-5832.
Volunteers are an essential part of the Blue Ridge Humane Society family.
Our Volunteer Program offers a wide variety of opportunities to use unique talents and skills to enhance the quality of life for animals in Henderson County.
We love to see families and friends volunteering together! We welcome volunteers ages 7 and up for some of our volunteer roles. Volunteers ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who has also completed the appropriate volunteer training.
Still wondering whether you should give volunteering a try? Contact [email protected] for more information.
Please note, we do not fulfill pre-trial intervention community service hours.
How to Volunteer at the Blue Ridge Humane Society
Our volunteers:
- Improve the quality of living for animals in Henderson County.
- Make a difference in their community through our community programs like our Spay/Neuter Incentive Program and Meals on Wheels Pet Pals.
- Provide support for all departments and serve on our board and committees.
- Help raise crucial funds in our Thrift Store.
It’s easy to get started!
- Fill out the Volunteer Application.
- Attend a Virtual Volunteer Information Session to learn more about Blue Ridge Humane Society and current volunteer opportunities.
- Pick a Volunteer Assignment! Decide what volunteer position works best for you! Some assignments can get started right away and some require prior orientation and training such as animal handling training that you can get started on.
- Start Volunteering! Get started in your position. Our volunteers make a huge impact in Henderson County to ensure both pets and their people are happy, healthy, and thriving. We wouldn’t be able to accomplish all we do without them.
Have you ever wondered why your dog pulls on leash, jumps up to greet people and won’t do as you ask? Have you ever said “she has a mind of her own?” The Canine Manners Course may just be the class you need!
This course will teach you how to effectively communicate with your dog. You will learn the skills necessary to teach your dog basic manners using reward-based training methods. We will build reliable behaviors such as sit, down, stay, wait, come, leave it, tug and much more! The class is limited to 8 dogs, age 16 weeks or over when the course begins (if your dog is under 16 weeks of age, please sign up for the Puppy Kindergarten class).
* All dogs must be current on the following vaccines distemper, parvo, bordetella and rabies to participate in this course.
The cost of this course includes six classes, held one hour per week for six weeks beginning on January 9. Class dates: 1/9/2021, 1/16/2021, 1/23/2021, 1/30/2021, 2/6/2021, and 2/13/2021 from 10:15 AM until 11:15 AM unless otherwise arranged by the trainer.
**Important – If your dog is reactive on leash to other dogs, please contact Pia at www.piasilvani.com before signing up.
Refund Policy:
Refunds up to 7 days before event – Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.
About the trainer:
Pia Silvani is an internationally-recognized dog trainer and lecturer with over 30 years’ experience. As VP of Training and Behavior at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, NJ, she developed numerous courses focused on positive, reward-based techniques. In 2013, Pia began working for the ASPCA, eventually becoming the Director, Behavioral Rehabilitation where she led programs to educate shelter professionals in effective behavior rehabilitation techniques, as well as specialized socialization, enrichment, and shelter protocols. This cutting edge program is featured in the award-winning Netflix documentary, “Second Chance Dogs”.
After 6 years at the ASPCA, Pia has decided to re-establish her consulting business here in the Asheville area by offering private behavioral consultations in client’s homes as well as teaching classes in partnership with Asheville Humane Society.
Pia has been chosen as one of Bark’s 100 picks of the best and brightest people that changed the world of dogs. Her goal has always been to combine her love of dogs with her respect and affection for people. She enriches the lives of both through humane relationship work and training.
Does your dog have selective hearing? Do you have to repeat yourself when your dog is near distractions? Well then, Beyond Basic Manners is the class for you! We will expand upon basic training to help you get reliability anywhere, anytime and at any distance. This includes teaching your dog to stop forward movement when running towards a distraction, sitting at a distance, and much more!
The Prerequisites for Beyond Basic Manners are:
1. Graduated from the AHS Canine Manners Course OR Successful completion of equivalent training including sit, down, stay, wait and come
2. Dogs MUST be able to work effectively in close proximity to other dogs and handlers without interfering with other participants
If you have any questions about your dog’s eligibility for the course, please contact Pia Silvani at [email protected]
* All dogs must be current on the following vaccines distemper, parvo, bordetella and rabies to participate in this course.
The cost of this course includes six one-hour classes held on 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/5, 2/13, from 1-2pm unless otherwise arranged by the instructor.
Refund Policy:
Refunds up to 7 days before event – Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.
About the trainer:
Pia Silvani is an internationally-recognized dog trainer and lecturer with over 30 years’ experience. As VP of Training and Behavior at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, NJ, she developed numerous courses focused on positive, reward-based techniques. In 2013, Pia began working for the ASPCA, eventually becoming the Director, Behavioral Rehabilitation where she led programs to educate shelter professionals in effective behavior rehabilitation techniques, as well as specialized socialization, enrichment, and shelter protocols. This cutting edge program is featured in the award-winning Netflix documentary, “Second Chance Dogs”.
After 6 years at the ASPCA, Pia has decided to re-establish her consulting business here in the Asheville area by offering private behavioral consultations in client’s homes as well as teaching classes in partnership with Asheville Humane Society.
Pia has been chosen as one of Bark’s 100 picks of the best and brightest people that changed the world of dogs. Her goal has always been to combine her love of dogs with her respect and affection for people. She enriches the lives of both through humane relationship work and training.
Ribbon Cutting at 10amThe first 25 people in line will get a $25 Style Encore gift card and a Style Encore Shopping Tote with coupons from Local partners*Pre owned* Tory Burch Giveaway announced Live on FB @ 12pm$100 SE Gift Card for in-store raffle announced live on FB @ 2pmRaffle: COACH crossbody (NEW)Enter Raffle for $200 SE Shopping Spree – Announced Live on FB at 5pm SundayThe first 25 people in line will get a Style Encore Shopping Tote with coupons from Local partnersFairy Kim will be here to give complimentary Fairy Hair to all customers 2pm – 5pmRaffle: KATE SPADE shoulder bag (NEW)Enter Raffle for $200 SE Shopping Spree – Announced Live on FB at 5pm SundayThe first 25 people in line will get a Style Encore Shopping Tote with coupons from Local partnersFairy Kim will be here to give complimentary Fairy Hair to all customers 2pm – 5pmRaffle: COACH satchel (NEW)Enter Raffle for $200 SE Shopping Spree – Announced Live on FB at 5pm SundayDouble Point Sunday – Earn Double Points in your Customer Loyalty account for every $10 you buy from or sell to us.The first 25 people in line will get a Style Encore Shopping Tote with coupons from Local partnersRaffle: MICHAEL KORS shoulder bag (NEW)Enter Raffle for $200 SE Shopping Spree – Announced Live on FB at 5pm
The conference will offer more than a dozen workshops led by farmers and regional professionals, including several that address the continued effects of COVID-19 on the industry, such as Direct Marketing in the Time of COVID, Optimizing Your Online Store, and Planning for Meat Sales in 2021. The conference also includes a business planning track in collaboration with Mountain BizWorks. The popular Grower-Buyer Meeting will return in a virtual format, giving farmers the chance to meet individually with grocers, distributors, and chefs. Farmers can receive one-on-one support on legal, recordkeeping, marketing, and production planning issues.
Wagbar is the Asheville area’s most exciting new hangout for dogs and beer drinkers. Tails wag and faces smile at Wagbar with our unique design that combines a beautiful off-leash dog park with a modern walk up bar. 21 +
Ribbon Cutting at 10amThe first 25 people in line will get a $25 Style Encore gift card and a Style Encore Shopping Tote with coupons from Local partners*Pre owned* Tory Burch Giveaway announced Live on FB @ 12pm$100 SE Gift Card for in-store raffle announced live on FB @ 2pmRaffle: COACH crossbody (NEW)Enter Raffle for $200 SE Shopping Spree – Announced Live on FB at 5pm SundayThe first 25 people in line will get a Style Encore Shopping Tote with coupons from Local partnersFairy Kim will be here to give complimentary Fairy Hair to all customers 2pm – 5pmRaffle: KATE SPADE shoulder bag (NEW)Enter Raffle for $200 SE Shopping Spree – Announced Live on FB at 5pm SundayThe first 25 people in line will get a Style Encore Shopping Tote with coupons from Local partnersFairy Kim will be here to give complimentary Fairy Hair to all customers 2pm – 5pmRaffle: COACH satchel (NEW)Enter Raffle for $200 SE Shopping Spree – Announced Live on FB at 5pm SundayDouble Point Sunday – Earn Double Points in your Customer Loyalty account for every $10 you buy from or sell to us.The first 25 people in line will get a Style Encore Shopping Tote with coupons from Local partnersRaffle: MICHAEL KORS shoulder bag (NEW)Enter Raffle for $200 SE Shopping Spree – Announced Live on FB at 5pmVolunteers are an essential part of the Blue Ridge Humane Society family.
Our Volunteer Program offers a wide variety of opportunities to use unique talents and skills to enhance the quality of life for animals in Henderson County.
We love to see families and friends volunteering together! We welcome volunteers ages 7 and up for some of our volunteer roles. Volunteers ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who has also completed the appropriate volunteer training.
Still wondering whether you should give volunteering a try? Contact [email protected] for more information.
Please note, we do not fulfill pre-trial intervention community service hours.
How to Volunteer at the Blue Ridge Humane Society
Our volunteers:
- Improve the quality of living for animals in Henderson County.
- Make a difference in their community through our community programs like our Spay/Neuter Incentive Program and Meals on Wheels Pet Pals.
- Provide support for all departments and serve on our board and committees.
- Help raise crucial funds in our Thrift Store.
It’s easy to get started!
- Fill out the Volunteer Application.
- Attend a Virtual Volunteer Information Session to learn more about Blue Ridge Humane Society and current volunteer opportunities.
- Pick a Volunteer Assignment! Decide what volunteer position works best for you! Some assignments can get started right away and some require prior orientation and training such as animal handling training that you can get started on.
- Start Volunteering! Get started in your position. Our volunteers make a huge impact in Henderson County to ensure both pets and their people are happy, healthy, and thriving. We wouldn’t be able to accomplish all we do without them.
No cost due to sponsor support
With the e-commerce world in a full court press, online marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy could be the perfect place to offer your products. In this session we will explore the basics of each platform, the pros and cons, basics of setup, costs, and requirements. And finally we will look at what steps to take to get started.
This webinar may be converted into an in-person seminar, pursuant to state recommendations. Attendees will be notified by email if the class type is changed.
Speaker(s): Aaron Wesley Means
Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce
Webinar info will be emailed after registration.
No cost due to sponsor support
Learn key factors that will influence your business concept. As part of the environmental scan, attendees will discover how to analyze social, industry, market, and firm level trends. Perform simple SWOT, TOWS, and break-even analysis.
Welcome to the Small Business Center (SBC) located at Blue Ridge Community College, part of the Small Business Center Network (SBCN). Blue Ridge Community College Campuses and the SBC are located in Flat Rock and Brevard, North Carolina.
SBCN is comprised of 58 Small Business Centers throughout North Carolina, that supports the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses by being a community-based provider of local training, counseling, and resource information.
Local SBC training, confidential counseling, and resource information is offered at no cost due to funding from the State of North Carolina.
Services provided by the Small Business Center can be customized to suit your specific business needs.
Each week we offer a program on starting and growing a business to answer all your question about requirements and resources offered through the federal, state, region, county, and local cities.
Cat and dog food will be distributed first come, first serve, as supplies last to those in need or affected by COVID-19. Social distancing and protective measures will be taken by all staff and we ask the public to do the same during the drive-thru pick-up. Masks are required to be worn during pick-up. Additional resources and supplies will also be available first come, first serve.
If a pet owner is in need of food but unable to attend the pick-up, please call or text the BRHS helpline at (828) 393-5832.
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No cost due to sponsor support
Market research isn’t just for startups; it’s an important ongoing process for every small business. Developing a focused and effective marketing plan requires up-to-date market analysis. Discover the variety of market research tools that will give you critical information about your industry and customers. Get the data you need to test the feasibility of a new business, find the competition and potential customers interested in your proposed product or service.
This webinar may be converted into an in-person seminar, pursuant to state recommendations. Attendees will be notified by email if the class type is changed.
Speaker(s): Gary Heisey
Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce
Webinar info will be emailed after registration
The conference will offer more than a dozen workshops led by farmers and regional professionals, including several that address the continued effects of COVID-19 on the industry, such as Direct Marketing in the Time of COVID, Optimizing Your Online Store, and Planning for Meat Sales in 2021. The conference also includes a business planning track in collaboration with Mountain BizWorks. The popular Grower-Buyer Meeting will return in a virtual format, giving farmers the chance to meet individually with grocers, distributors, and chefs. Farmers can receive one-on-one support on legal, recordkeeping, marketing, and production planning issues.
The 2021 Winter Buzz Breakfast series, hosted by Leadership Asheville and the Asheville Area Arts Council, focuses on Equity in Creative Placemaking. This approach uses arts strategies to involve those that live, work, and play in a community a role in the urban design process.
Presenting Sponsor for the 2021 Winter Buzz Breakfast series is The Van Winkle Law Firm. Additional funding for this series was provided by Explore Asheville and the North Carolina Arts Council.
Note: Make sure to fill out your profile when registering! The event room opens at 8:30 am for networking before each presentation.
MITCH LANDRIEU
January 27 | 8:30 am
The series begins with a look at the removal of Confederate Monuments with special guest Mitch Landrieu, former Mayor of New Orleans, and author of In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History. The presentation concludes with a Q&A period moderated by Darin Waters of the Waters & Harvey Show and Aisha Adams of The Asheville View.
Volunteers are an essential part of the Blue Ridge Humane Society family.
Our Volunteer Program offers a wide variety of opportunities to use unique talents and skills to enhance the quality of life for animals in Henderson County.
We love to see families and friends volunteering together! We welcome volunteers ages 7 and up for some of our volunteer roles. Volunteers ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who has also completed the appropriate volunteer training.
Still wondering whether you should give volunteering a try? Contact [email protected] for more information.
Please note, we do not fulfill pre-trial intervention community service hours.
How to Volunteer at the Blue Ridge Humane Society
Our volunteers:
- Improve the quality of living for animals in Henderson County.
- Make a difference in their community through our community programs like our Spay/Neuter Incentive Program and Meals on Wheels Pet Pals.
- Provide support for all departments and serve on our board and committees.
- Help raise crucial funds in our Thrift Store.
It’s easy to get started!
- Fill out the Volunteer Application.
- Attend a Virtual Volunteer Information Session to learn more about Blue Ridge Humane Society and current volunteer opportunities.
- Pick a Volunteer Assignment! Decide what volunteer position works best for you! Some assignments can get started right away and some require prior orientation and training such as animal handling training that you can get started on.
- Start Volunteering! Get started in your position. Our volunteers make a huge impact in Henderson County to ensure both pets and their people are happy, healthy, and thriving. We wouldn’t be able to accomplish all we do without them.
No cost due to sponsor support
Facebook is the largest and most prolific social media channel out there with over 2 billion users. So, how to best leverage it for your business or nonprofit? In this session we will cover all the most important basics for 2020 and beyond:
- How to position your brand on Facebook
- Best practices for a successful Facebook business page
- What type of content to post/share to get the most engagement
- What type of content Facebook favors which increases your visibility
- When to post, how often, and how to tag for more engagement
- How to leverage Reviews
- A quick starting look into boosting/paid ads
- Live Q&A
Speaker(s): Aaron Wesley Means
Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce
Webinar info will be emailed after registration
Volunteers are an essential part of the Blue Ridge Humane Society family.
Our Volunteer Program offers a wide variety of opportunities to use unique talents and skills to enhance the quality of life for animals in Henderson County.
We love to see families and friends volunteering together! We welcome volunteers ages 7 and up for some of our volunteer roles. Volunteers ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who has also completed the appropriate volunteer training.
Still wondering whether you should give volunteering a try? Contact [email protected] for more information.
Please note, we do not fulfill pre-trial intervention community service hours.
How to Volunteer at the Blue Ridge Humane Society
Our volunteers:
- Improve the quality of living for animals in Henderson County.
- Make a difference in their community through our community programs like our Spay/Neuter Incentive Program and Meals on Wheels Pet Pals.
- Provide support for all departments and serve on our board and committees.
- Help raise crucial funds in our Thrift Store.
It’s easy to get started!
- Fill out the Volunteer Application.
- Attend a Virtual Volunteer Information Session to learn more about Blue Ridge Humane Society and current volunteer opportunities.
- Pick a Volunteer Assignment! Decide what volunteer position works best for you! Some assignments can get started right away and some require prior orientation and training such as animal handling training that you can get started on.
- Start Volunteering! Get started in your position. Our volunteers make a huge impact in Henderson County to ensure both pets and their people are happy, healthy, and thriving. We wouldn’t be able to accomplish all we do without them.
Scent work is a course where you and your four legged friend work together as a team to locate a target. This course builds on detection training methods and turns it into fun game. We use positive encouragement and your dog’s wonderful sense of smell to channel that energy for good. After this 6 week course you and your dog will have a new game to play and your bond will be greater than ever! 
Sign up by email: [email protected]
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What You Need to Know for the New PPP – Podcast with Johnson Price Sprinkle Partner, Rollin Groseclose
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New PPP 1st and 2nd draw loans are now available, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding requirements, eligibility and payback. Rollin Groseclose, Partner at Johnson Price Sprinkle was a recent podcast guest and gave guidance on PPP.
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Retail Customer Associate
Cashier
Customer Loader
Waterer
Receiving Department Assistant
Nursery & Perennial Support
Installation & Delivery Assistant
Container Garden Installation Assistant
These job fairs are to meet potential team members and get to know them before call back interviews.
Fri. Jan. 29th & Sat. Jan. 30th and Fri. Feb. 5th & Sat. Feb. 6th.
Volunteers are an essential part of the Blue Ridge Humane Society family.
Our Volunteer Program offers a wide variety of opportunities to use unique talents and skills to enhance the quality of life for animals in Henderson County.
We love to see families and friends volunteering together! We welcome volunteers ages 7 and up for some of our volunteer roles. Volunteers ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who has also completed the appropriate volunteer training.
Still wondering whether you should give volunteering a try? Contact [email protected] for more information.
Please note, we do not fulfill pre-trial intervention community service hours.
How to Volunteer at the Blue Ridge Humane Society
Our volunteers:
- Improve the quality of living for animals in Henderson County.
- Make a difference in their community through our community programs like our Spay/Neuter Incentive Program and Meals on Wheels Pet Pals.
- Provide support for all departments and serve on our board and committees.
- Help raise crucial funds in our Thrift Store.
It’s easy to get started!
- Fill out the Volunteer Application.
- Attend a Virtual Volunteer Information Session to learn more about Blue Ridge Humane Society and current volunteer opportunities.
- Pick a Volunteer Assignment! Decide what volunteer position works best for you! Some assignments can get started right away and some require prior orientation and training such as animal handling training that you can get started on.
- Start Volunteering! Get started in your position. Our volunteers make a huge impact in Henderson County to ensure both pets and their people are happy, healthy, and thriving. We wouldn’t be able to accomplish all we do without them.