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• Statem!nt AVL: Pop-up Adult Consignment Event | Friday, Mar. 31-Sunday, Apr. 2 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Weaver House, 56 N. Main St., Weaverville | Free | Shop from hundreds of closets in one place at this annual three-day consignment sale.

• Asheville Orchid Festival | Saturday, Apr. 1-Sunday, Apr. 2 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville | $5 | This annual fest features world-class orchid growers and breeders, with hundreds of orchids on display, plus other programs + learning opportunities.
• Cellarest Dog Adoption Event | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 1-4 p.m. | Cellarest Beer Project, 395 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Meet a crew of adoptable dogs at this monthly event.

• Rooftop Yoga with Down Dog | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Rooftop at Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Ste. 200, Asheville | $20 | This class is a mix of Vinyasa and power yoga — get a complimentary beer afterwards.
• The Secrets of Making and Cooking Tofu | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 4-7 p.m. | Asheville Mountain Kitchen, 332 E. Sondley Dr., Asheville | $85 | Learn how to make tofu from scratch and then use it to make four flavorful dishes.

• Cooking with Comedy Pop-up | Tuesday, Apr. 4 | 12:30-3 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O’Henry Ave., Asheville | Free | Chef Clarence Robinson of Cooking with Comedy presents a lunch pop-up at Session.

• “Black in Asheville” Documentary Screening | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 6 p.m. | University of North Carolina at Asheville, 1 University Hts., Asheville | This documentary brings together Asheville residents and historians to recount Black history and seek to define how the community can move forward.
• Freelance Journalism: From Pitch to Publication | Wednesday, Apr. 5-Wednesday, May 10 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Flatiron Writers Room, 5 Covington St., Asheville | $305 | Learn how to make money as a writer during this multi-week course.

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• The Restoration Hotel opens Thursday, April 20 in downtown Asheville. The 60-room building includes a full-service restaurant, a rooftop bar, a coffee shop, and underground speakeasy-style lounge with bowling lanes and a stage for live music. It’s located at 68 Patton Ave.

• Enjoy yesterday’s feature on spring festivals? Here are two more to put on your radar. The 11th annual {Re}HAPPENING returns to Lake Eden on Saturday, April 8. You can also look forward to Weaverville’s Music on Main, slated for Saturday, June 10.

• Buncombe County wants to talk trash with you. Take the Waste Pro Contract Survey to help the County decide next steps with Waste Pro after their contract for trash pickup service expires at the end of 2024. Options include extending the contract, renegotiating, or finding bids from other companies.

• We’ve got the perfect excuse for you to eat out on Tuesday, April 4. As part of Dine to Be Kind, the annual fundraiser event for the Asheville Humane Society, restaurants will donate between 15-25% of their sales to help care for local pets. See participating restaurants.

• NC Idea has tapped four WNC businesses as semi-finalists for its 35th SEED grant cycle. Congrats to 828 Labs, Blaze on Creations, Edison Marks, and FashCon. If selected, these businesses will each receive $50,000 grants to support early-stage growth.
• Story Parlor, a cooperative arts space in West Asheville, is preparing to celebrate its one-year anniversary. Join the party at the Story Mixer event on Friday, April 21, 7-10 p.m. There will be a short film, storytelling, poetry, and more.

• Scheduling an HVAC maintenance service twice a year is ideal to get the most out of your system. Haven’t gotten around to servicing your AC yet? See MB HAYNES’ current specials to see how you can save on maintenance. Pro tip: Take advantage of discounted rates through today.*

• Springtime allergies got you so stuffed you can’t see straight? Hydrate Medical’s IV hydration therapy is here to help you feel better with personalized IV drip treatments that offer fast, long-lasting relief. Bonus: First-timers can score their First Drip for $89. See how City Editor Brook’s treatment went.*

• An electric wine opener is one of those inexpensive kitchen gadgets that you don’t know how you lived without once you get one. We especially love this one for its sleek design and ergonomic grip. To upgrade your wine even further, this set includes an automatic wine aerator and reusable vacuum stopper.

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• In yesterday’s weekend newsletter edition, we listed the incorrect date for The Orange Peel’s Beyonce vs. Rihanna Dance Party. The event actually takes place Saturday, April 1.