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May 9
Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus: May 9-11, U.S. Cellular Center, 87 Haywood St., Asheville. 7 p.m. May 9, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. May 10, 3 p.m. May 11. Tickets available at the box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com. Everyone age two and older will need a ticket to enter. Floor seating $42, VIP seating $27, riser seating $22. Opening night special: tickets start at $10 (excludes floor seating and VIP seating). All kids tickets $10.
Fundraiser dinner: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Hopkins Chapel AME Zion Church, 21 College Place, Asheville. Chicken (baked and fried) and fish dinners for $8, hot dog dinners $5. 254-6098.
“Photography on the Water” workshop: Orientation 7-9 p.m. May 9, workshop 1 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 10, Headwaters Outfitters, U.S. 64, Rosman. On May 10, choose a kayak or canoe for drifting down the French Broad River, catered lunch, review photography. $135 advance, $155 at the door. Send check or money order to Headwaters Outfitters, P.O. Box 1057, Rosman, N.C. 28772. 877-3106 or www.headwatersoutfitters.com.
AARP Smart Driver Class: 1 p.m., Skyland Fire Department, 9 Miller Road, Arden. Classroom-only course offers tips for remaining safely behind the wheel, coping with inevitable changes in reaction time as well as increased hazards on busy roads. Come 15-30 minutes early to register and receive materials. $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Call 505-8381 to register.
May 10
Letter Carrier Food Drive: Letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from their customers. These donations go directly to the local food pantries. Last year over 300,000 pounds were collected in our region, and this year MANNA is aiming to surpass that amount. Participating in this year’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is simple. Leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox on May 10 and your letter carrier will do the rest.
Fly Fishing 101: 8-10 a.m., Orvis Asheville, 28 Schenck Pky., in Biltmore Park. Lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging. Free. 687-0301.
Indoor yard sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., East Asheville United Methodist Church, 48 Browndale Road (across from VA Medical Center). Sausage biscuits and cinnamon rolls available for $1 along with free coffee. 298-3211.
Flapjack fundraiser: 7:30-10 a.m., Applebee’s, 279 Smokey Park Hwy., Asheville. Fundraiser for Sweetwater Youth Ranch. $7. 253-2515.
Open mic for spoken word: 3-5 p.m., Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte St., Asheville. Open to all readers of poetry and spoken word. Held every second Saturday. 575-9525.
Asheville Lawn Bowling Club: Meets from 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays, Carrier Park, Amboy Road, Asheville.
FrogWatch USA family training session: 4-8 p.m., WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville. Learn to monitor area wetlands for frogs and toads all while contributing to a nationwide science study in this kid-friendly session. To register, contact Lauren Pyle at lpyle@ashevillenc.gov or 259-8085.
May 11
Mother’s Day luncheon: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Morris Cultural Center of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 227 Cumberland Ave., Asheville. Food served cafeteria style with a variety of Greek gourmet dishes and pastries. Also Greek folk dancing and tours of the sanctuary. Carry out available from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 254-7424.
“Red Mansions” book launch and wine tasting: 4-6 p.m., Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte St., Asheville. Launch for “Red Mansions,” the sequel to the award winning first historical novel by Cynthia Drew, “City of Slaughter.” A Jewish family struggles to stay together and hold onto their house during the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. 575-9525.
The Community Orchestra of Hendersonville: 3 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe St., Hendersonville. Featuring several soloists and compositions by the conductor Robert Hudson. Free. 693-3081.
Haiku bamboo walking tour: 1:30-3 p.m., Haiku Bamboo Nursery/Farm, 468 Rhodes Mountain Road, Hendersonville. Learn about bamboo plants and their characteristics as we walk inside a lush bamboo forest. Wear walking shoes. Camera permitted. $20, $18 seniors, $10 teenagers, free age 12 and younger. 685-3053 or www.oshimabambooschool.com.
May 12
Allman Brothers biography launch: 7 p.m., Malaprop’s Bookstore Cafe, 55 Haywood St., Asheville. A celebration of the Allman Brothers with music, pictures, and beer. “One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band” by Guitar World senior writer Alan Paul is the first major Allman Brothers biography. “One Way Out” is the product of 25 years of interviews with over 50 people related to the ABB. Paul will grace us with some Allman tunes and will be joined by photographer and former ABB road manager Kirk West, who will present a slideshow. 254-6734 or www.malaprops.com.
Conealed carry handgun class: 6-10 p.m. May 12-13, Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. Two sessions at Opportunity House. Also a required range session by appointment. Depending upon the number of participants attending the range session and their shooting experience, it will take 1-2 hours and will be held at Rex’s Indoor Range. Other classes: June 16-17, July 14-15, Aug. 11-12. $60 military personnel, $80 civilians. 692-0575 or www.opportunityhouse.org.
WNC Knitters and Crocheters for Others: 7-9 p.m., New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3070 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville. This group provides handmade items to 18 local charities. Hats, scarves, baby hats and booties, mittens, dolls, blankets, sweaters, afghans, dishcloths, etc. All skill levels welcome. Contact Janet Stewart at 575-9195.
May 13
“Echoes of the Cotton Club”: 5 p.m., Laurel Ridge Country Club, Cupp Lane, Waynesville. Musical salute to the roots of jazz and the Big Band era. By WCU Catamount Singers and Electric Soul. $30 includes entertainment, small plates and desserts. For tickets, call 452-0545, ext. 131.
AARP Smart Driver class: 1 p.m., Hunter Volvo, 252 Patton Ave., Asheville. Classroom-only course offers tips for remaining safely behind the wheel, coping with inevitable changes in reaction time as well as increased hazards on busy roads. Come 15-30 minutes early to register and receive materials. $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Call 299-0069 to register.
Shag lessons and dancing: Every Tuesday with Mountain Shag Club at Showtime Saloon, 97 Underwood Road, Fletcher. Free lesson 6:30-7 p.m. No partner needed. Rotating DJ’s 7-10 p.m. $5 cover charge. www.mountainshagclub.com.
May 14
Asheville Mushroom Club: 7 p.m., WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville. membership $20 per year, family $25. Learn about and collect all kinds of fungi and eat edible mushrooms we gather in the forest. Others cultivate fungi in their gardens. Hear from experts about different aspects of fungi identification, folklore, cultivation and culinary preparation. We conduct a number of forays (field trips) around Western North Carolina. Some are day trips while others are camping adventures. www.ashevillemushroomclub.com.
Shred Day for Hendersonville residents: 9-10:30 a.m. in parking lot of Patton Park, 59 E. Clairmont Drive, Hendersonville. American Security Shredding will have their shredding truck available to allow residents to dispose of sensitive materials. Bring up to two boxes (or 50 pounds) of paper items. This is not for businesses. The public can simply drop their documents off or stay and watch. Bring food and toiletry items to donate to The Storehouse and IAM. 697-3088.
Blue Ridge Orchestra open rehearsals: Community orchestra directed by Milton Crotts holds rehearsal at 7 p.m. at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. Free. 251-6140 or olliasheville.com.
“Bird Feeding Myths Facts” program: 3 p.m., Mills River Library, 124 Town Center Drive, Mills River. Do hummers stop migrating if you leave your feeder out too late in the season? Is there really a “no-mess” bird food? Can a bird choke on peanut butter? Free. 697-4725.
May 15
Ignite Asheville Big Idea competition: 3-5 p.m., The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Asheville is a creative hub for entrepreneurs with bold ideas that enhance our quality of life and transform how we live, work, and play. Speakers from 10 high impact ventures will share insights during five-minute lightning rounds about their big ideas and how they embrace challenges through ingenuity and collaboration. Get inspired by these success stories in technology, outdoor apparel, natural performance foods and other Asheville innovations. $12 Asheville Chamber members, $15 non-members. 258-6118 or www.web.ashevillechamber.org/events.
WNC GM Alumni Club: 11:30 a.m., Hendersonville Country Club. Judith Long, executive director of The Free Clinics of Hendersonville, will be the speaker. Free Clinics utilizes the skills, talents and gifts of over 260 active volunteers to provide free health care, mental health care, patient wellness education and pharmaceutical support to low-income, uninsured residents of Henderson County as well as some services to residents of Polk and Transylvania counties. 684-8488.
May 16
God and Country Wagon Train: Madison County Fairgrounds, U.S. 25/70, Marshall. A unique venue modeled after the wagon trains associated with our nation’s earliest development and a chance to revisit our Christian heritage. A time to honor those who have paid the ulitmate price so that we my have the freedoms, privileges and liberties that we are blessed with in America. Free unless participating on train or attending rodeo for $6. 545-4560 or www.Godandcountrywagontrain.org.
Book sale: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17, Polk County Public Library, 1289 W. Mills St., Columbus. Hardback, paperback, CD’s, some free material. 894-6339.
Poetry seminar and workshop: 1-3:30 p.m., Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St. Poet and teacher Tina Barr will conduct “Fighting For Your Writing.” $35. To register call 669-0930.
Community shredding day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, 36 Montford Ave. American Security Shredding will have their mobile shredding truck on site. Area residents and businesses are welcome to bring up to three boxes or 50 pounds worth of material for shredding. Free.
May 17
Lake James cleanup: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Black Bear Access Area at Lake James State Park, N.C. 126, Nebo. Volunteers and boats are needed. Free lunch and t-shirts while supplies last. To volunteer, call Gloria at 652-7121 or e-mail kmb@mcdowellgov.com.
“Farm Dreams? Explore Your Vision”: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Cooperative Extension Agency, 94 Coxe Ave., Asheville. Are you dreaming of starting your own farm? Explore the practicalities of your dreams. We’ll cover common sense, relevant information to discover if sustainable farming is the next step for you and prioritize your next steps toward your farming goals. $55. 255-5522 or www.organicgrowersschool.org/events/farm-dreams.
“Spring into Wellness” health fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. Demonstrations and conversations about health and wellness to find better balance in your life. Demonstrations including hula, Silver Sneakers, therapeutic yoga and open art studio rooms where you may see potters in action and how gems are created in our lapidary room. Free. 692-0575 or www.opportunityhouse.org.
Barbecue fundraiser: 2-7 p.m., Camp Stephens, Clayton Road, Arden. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 26. $7, $25 for family of four. 651-9227.
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Elkin Municipal Park, 399 Hwy. 268 W., Elkin. Wine, crafts, music, food, fun. The park is accessible off I-77 from exit 85 coming from the north or exit 83 coming from the south. About two hours from Asheville. $20 advance, $25 at the gate. 336-526-1111 or www.yvwf.com.
Sustainable living workshop-permaculture: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at a private home in Hendersonville. Permaculture designer Chuck Marsh will provide an open consultation on transforming a conventional yard into an abundant and thriving edible, energy and water conserving home landscape. Rain or shine. Location given upon registration. $15. Call 692-0385 or visit www.eco-wnc.org to register.
QuickDraw art event: 4:30-9:30 p.m., Laurel Ridge Country Club, 49 Cupp Lane, Waynesville. Fine art, food, fun. Watch as artists race to create ready to hang art in just 60 minutes. Bid to win a piece of art in live and silent auctions. Hors d’oeuvres buffet. Benefit for art education in Haywood County schools. $50 in advance. Visit www.wncquickdraw.com or call 456-6584.
Free mountain/lap/Appalachian dulcimer workshop: Beginner level at 2:30 p.m. at a private home at 105 Eastmoor Drive, Asheville. Taught by Janet Parkerson, experienced multi-instrumentalist and teacher. By reservation only. Call 298-1090.
Yard sale and bake sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Avery’s Creek United Methodist Church, corner of Brevard Road and Glen Bridge S.E., Arden. Sausage Biscuits for breakfast, hot dogs for lunch.
Gorges State Park family fun day: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission. Vendors, speakers, display of emergency response team vehicles and equipment, kid’s activities, hikes to Rainbow Falls. “Invitation to Falconry” at 2:30 p.m. with red-tailed hawks. Waterfall film at 4 p.m. Music by Sliding Rockers Bluegrass Band 5-7 p.m. 966-9099. Take U.S. 64 to N.C. 281 in Sapphire, then one mile to the park entrance on the left.
Edible landscaping workshop: 10 a.m. at a private home in Hendersonville. “Envision and Manifest Your Abundant Home Landscape” by local permaculture designer Chuck Marsh. Participants can see firsthand how the process develops. $15. Register at www.eco-wnc.org or call 692-0385. Location provided upon registration.
Square dance: Southern Lights Square and Round Dance Club “Hearts and Roses” dance at 6 p.m., Whitmire Activity Center, Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville. Callers: Jerry Biggerstaff and Stan Russell. Cuers: Lou and Al Krech. 697-7732 or 625-9969.
“Farm Dreams” workshop: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Buncombe County Extension Office, 94 Coxe Ave., Asheville. An exploratory workshop for farm dreamers. $55. Bring your lunch. Visit https://organicgrowersschool.org/farm-dreams-registration/ to register.
Artist studio tours: 9:15 a.m., May 17-18, meet at Asheville Chamber of Commerce, 36 Montford Ave., to ride together in a van. Art Connections will visit destinations in the Celo community in Yancey County May 17 and in Asheville May 18. Eight art studios featuring the work of 12 artists. The tours give participants the opportunity to interact with artists and give art lovers and collectors opportunity to have one-on-one discussions. One- or two-day tour option. Call 779-6808 or visit www.arttoursasheville.com for details.
May Wild Walk-WNC Nature Center behind the scenes tour: 1:45-3:15 p.m., WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville. Go behind the scenes at the black bear habitat, predator area and more in this staff-guided tour. $25 for Friends members, $30 adults, $15 age 16 and younger. No strollers. Register by contacting americorps@wildwnc.org or 259-8092.
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