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• Unforum: Buncombe County Board of Education Candidates | Fri., Oct. 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Black Wall Street AVL, 8 River Arts Pl., Asheville | Free, registration required | Meet your Buncombe County Board of Education candidates at this relaxed conversation hosted by Aisha Adams.
• Thai Cooking Class | Fri., Oct. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Asheville Mountain Kitchen, 332 E. Sondley Dr. | $85 | Learn to make flavorful Thai dishes, including green papaya salad, chicken basil, and sticky coconut rice with mango.
• Hot Brass: The Ultimate Chicago/Earth, Wind & Fire Experience | Fri., Oct. 14 | 7 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave. | $35+ | Relive the greatest hits of these two supergroups with an energetic, interactive 10-piece band. 🎺

• Meet The Animals Ambassador Event | Sat., Oct. 15 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave. | $5 suggested donation | Meet nonprofit Appalachian Wildlife Refuge’s animal ambassadors up close + personal and enjoy a raffle and kid’s break dance party. 🐿️
• “ᏔᎷᏣ The Basket” Public Art - Opening Celebration | Sat., Oct. 15 | 11 a.m. | Center for Craft, 67 Broadway St. | Free | Celebrate the installation of this new piece of Cherokee public art with live craft demonstrations, collaborative sculpture-building, and a Cherokee Fry Bread pop-up.
• A21 Walk for Freedom Asheville | Sat., Oct. 15 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plz. | Free | Join global nonprofit A21 on its annual, family-friendly walk to bring awareness and education to the public about human trafficking. 👟
• Makers Market, Parade of Homes & More | Sat., Oct. 15 - Sun., Oct. 16 | 12-5 p.m. | Atelier Maison & Co, 121 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | Free | Spend the afternoon browsing housewares, vintage clothing, crafts, and more at this monthly makers market.*

• Ladies First Ride | Sun., Oct. 16 | 9:30 a.m. | Cascade Lounge, 219 Amboy Rd. | $20 suggested donation | This women-led charity motorcycle ride begins in Asheville and travels to Marshall to raise money for nonprofit My Sister’s Place in Madison County, which supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. 🏍️
• Asheville VeganFest | Sun., Oct. 16 | 11 a.m-6 p.m. | Pack Square Park | Free entry | Sample new food + become more health conscious at this event, which will bring a family fun zone, live music, and educational speakers to downtown. 🥕
• of Montreal | Sun., Oct. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave. | $20+ | of Montreal returns to Asheville for another round of strange, genre-bending psychedelic indie pop.

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• The City of Asheville has several vacancies for its Boards & Commissions, including: Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee, Human Relations Commission, Public Art + Cultural Commission, and Urban Forestry Commission. Applications are due Mon., Oct., 31 at 5 p.m. (unless noted otherwise on the flyer).

• We’re bready for this. OWL Bakery’s second location is slated to soft open the week of Oct. 17 at 197 Charlotte St. in the space formerly occupied by The Waterbird. The new spot features an open-flow dining room, café-style seating, and counter service, as well as a rotating selection of desserts. 🥖 (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Shark tank, but make it local (and nicer). Venture Asheville’s Demo Day takes place Wed., Oct. 19 at Devil’s Foot Beverage Company’s new taproom. The event will feature funding-ready companies and local startups seeking community resources. Register to attend.
• Without hot water, even for the shortest amount of time, some businesses can temporarily shut down — or be put out of business altogether. Pro tip: If your business has a water problem, call the local experts at MB HAYNES. Their mobile mechanical room can provide hot water in crises. 💧 *

• Artifacts from Cherokee boarding schools will be on display at the traveling exhibit, “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories” at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center through Thurs., Oct. 20. The exhibit uses artifacts to explain the grave history of Indian boarding schools + how its legacy affects Native communities today.

• Mountain Pet Rescue wants to see your pets in their best Halloween costumes for its “Too Cute to Spook” photo contest. Here’s how it works: through Sun., Oct. 30, enter your costumed pets for $10, and then have your friends + family vote for $1 a vote. 🐾

• Mark your calendars. Mountain BizWorks will hold the 2022 Mountain Raise Live Offering event on Thurs., Nov. 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at plēb urban winery. A barn-raising for WNC’s local economy, the event will feature networking, presentations from local entrepreneurs, and live investment crowdfunding offerings. Get tickets.

• Local artist Kirsten Stolle has been featured in The Atlantic. Her original works feature collage, ink, and glitter on paper and explore the global influence of agrochemical companies on our food supply. Want to see more? Find her pieces at the Tracey Morgan Gallery in the South Slope. 🎨

• First we told you about Asheville Pizza & Brewing’s pumpkin spice pizza, now we’re looking at Spicewalla’s Chai-spiced smashed potatoes. Featuring creamy gold potatoes flavored with Chai Masala seasoning and flaky sea salt, we must admit we are intrigued. Get the recipe. 🥔

• DYK that our bodies rely on prebiotics to support the trillions of healthy probiotics in our gut? Enter: ODYSSEY Prebiotic Protein Bars. Each bar contains prebiotic fiber and up to 16 grams of protein. Bonus: They comes in delicious flavors like Mint Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla Blueberry.*

• The coastal village of Mystic, CT might just be the perfect getaway, especially if you stay in this secluded mid-century modern home near historic downtown. Enjoy the fall foliage on Mystic’s hiking trails, nearby beaches and coves, plus pop into the pizzeria that inspired “Mystic Pizza.” 🍕*

• Located less than 10 minutes from downtown AVL and close to many local attractions, this 3 BD, 2 BA beauty offers gorgeous mountain views from the covered porch, a newly-renovated interior, a spacious third bedroom ideal for a home business, office, or studio + a sunny yard perfect for gardening. 🪴 *