Bring treats to work 🍩

Pay for a student’s lunch 💰

Show local businesses some love ❤️

Plant native species 🌱

Help our furry friends 🐾

Volunteer with local organizations ✋

• Celebrating Black Asheville | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 2-4 p.m. | Harvest House Community Center, 205 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville | Free | Learn about important moments in local Black history – from guest speakers who lived through the journey – followed by a group discussion.
• Beef Hind Quarter Butchery Class | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chop Shop Butchery, 100 Charlotte St., Asheville | $90-$120 | Learn pro tips from an expert about breaking down and butchering meats at home.

• An Evening With Lotus | Friday, Feb. 17 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr, Asheville | $29.50-$35 | This band’s dance-inducing, high-energy shows have made it a festival favorite.
• Black Brilliance: A Celebration of Black Composers | Friday, Feb. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Home of Daniel Angerstein + Jerry Schultz, 1998 Randy Dr., Hendersonville | $35 | Listen to violin, cello, and piano works by Black composers, including Scott Joplin, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Undine Smith Moore.
• Dogs in a Pile | Friday, Feb. 17 | 10 p.m. | Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Ave., Asheville | $10-$12 | Enjoy original tunes from this eclectic quintet — $1 of each ticket goes to a local animal rescue.

• Community Acupuncture | Saturday, Feb. 18-Saturday, April 1 | Times vary | Alchemy, 62 Clayton St., Asheville | $30 | Swing by for a quick and convenient treatment with acupuncturist Dr. Wesley Braden — available on a sliding scale.
• Indigenous Walls Project - February 2023 Native Market | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indigenous Walls Project, 46 Aston St., Asheville | Free | Shop wares from Indigenous artists, makers, and more.

• Winter Flow | Sunday, Feb. 19, Sunday, Feb. 26 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | One World Brewing West, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $15 | Build heat and strength in the body with this class, suitable for levels one and up.
• Weekly Sunday Scrabble Club | Sunday, Feb. 19-Sunday, Dec. 1 | Times vary | Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave., Asheville | Free | Come by to play your favorite word game — it’s okay to come late or leave early.
• Mushroom Log Cultivation Workshop | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 1-4 p.m. | Fonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm, 6751 North Carolina 126, Nebo | $80 | This course connects the widely popular foraging mentality with the practicality of sustainable log cultivation for beginners.
• Asheville Mardi Gras Queen’s Ball | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 5-10 p.m. | The Funkatorium, 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Dress up in your best Mardi Gras ensemble and dance to live music from the Jackomo Cajun Band, Asheville Samba, and other performers.

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• The City of Asheville has several vacancies for its Boards & Commissions, including: Audit Committee, Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee, Multimodal Transportation Commission, and Transit Committee. Applications are due Mon., March 6 at 5 p.m. (unless noted otherwise on the flyer).

• The NCDOT has awarded state funds to four WNC communities to help with new pedestrian-bicycle studies. Asheville, Hendersonville, Burnsville + Jackson County have been chosen to study projects including paved trails, greenways, and sidewalks, plus paths that can be shared by walkers, runners, and cyclists. Get more info. (Blue Ridge Public Radio)

• Nonprofit Bountiful Cities is offering three paid apprenticeships in food + farming. Combining education, mentorship, and hands-on experience, these apprenticeships will help participants gain a broad understanding of the regional food system. Get more info and apply by Monday, March 6. 🥕

• Looking for somebunny to love? February is Adopt a Rabbit Month, and to celebrate, the Asheville Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for all bunnies through Saturday, Feb. 18. See its ear-resistable adoptables. 🐇 (WLOS)

• Citizen Vinyl has been featured on CNN. The local record factory was highlighted for its unique blend of music, food, and art, including vinyl record production, public listening room, and craft cocktails. Check it out.

• Montreat College is hiring for various full-time positions, including Director of Advancement, Records Specialist, Alumni/Parent Relations Director, Faculty, Administrative Assistants, and more. Interested? Learn more + apply.*

• Ready to plan springtime adventures? A ~1 hour drive from AVL, Greenville, SC is filled with natural beauty, outdoor activities + dining delicacies. Pro tip: Order a free Visitor’s Guide to start planning your trip, and check out VisitGreenvilleSC’s Instagram for itinerary inspo.*
• How does Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Going will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $500+ flight to Italy). 🍝*

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