How does it work?

What’s on the website?

• A step-by-step process of what to do when you find a missing pet
• Instructions on how to scan for a microchip, plus a map of microchip scanner locations
• Strategies for tracking down pet owners
• Where to report or (if necessary) drop off a missing pet

How can I register my pet?

• Taste of Japan | Friday, June 16-Saturday, June 17 | Times vary | Heiwa Shokudo, 87 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville | $40-80 | Make a reservation for a six-course or nine-course Omakase from the Heiwa chefs, featuring king crab, little neck clams, sweet potato, and more — a vegan option is also available.
• Pack Square Artisan Market | Friday, June 16-Friday, Oct. 27 | 1-8 p.m. | N. Pack Square, Asheville | Free | This family-friendly, juried market features handmade goods from local + independent artists.

• Makers Market | Saturday, June 17-Saturday, July 15 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Elephant Door, 126 Swannanoa River Rd., Asheville | Free | This weekly market showcases creative local makers, along with food, drink + other treats.
• Father’s Day Weekend Course in Beers and Brats | Saturday, June 17 | 2-3:30 p.m. | White Labs Brewing Company, 72 S Charlotte St., Asheville | $65 | Join R&D Chef Bert Sheffield shows how to make sausage in this hands-on class.

• Ladies Who Brunch Pop-Up | Sunday, June 18 | 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | Cost of meal | Treat Dad to a special brunch with french toast casserole, steak and egg biscuits, fried chicken and grits, and more.
• Public Tour: The Art of Food | Sunday, June 18-Sunday, July 23 | Times vary | Asheville Art Museum, 175 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Free | Tour food-themed drawings, paintings, sculptures, and other artwork as part of “The Art of Food” traveling exhibit.

• Ticket To Ride: Europe - Board Game Tournament | Monday, June 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Well Played, 58 Wall St., Asheville | $7 | Route planners, strategy gurus, and lovers of scenic European landscapes are invited to register for this board game tournament.

• Are you smarter than a drag queen? | Tuesday, June 20, Tuesday, June 27 | 8-10 p.m. | Asheville Beauty Academy, 28 Broadway St., Asheville | Drag queen Nova Jynah will test your knowledge on a variety of topics including food, music, movies, television, queer history, pop culture, and more.

• Though nothing is official yet, Ashevegas has reported that Topgolf is considering a new location in Asheville. The golf business is known for its family-friendly atmosphere that includes a driving range, drinks, food, and beyond. Right now, the closest center is in Greenville, SC.

• The George Masa Foundation and Carolina Mountain Club are hosting the George Masa Toast on Wednesday, June 21 to remember him on the 90th anniversary of his death. Read more about the famous photographer and explorer, who was a founding member of Carolina Mountain Club.

• New vacancies have been posted for the City of Asheville’s various Boards & Commissions. Apply for roles on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Human Relations Commission, and more through Sunday, August 27.

• See the latest work from area filmmakers at the AVL Film Showcase on Monday, June 26 at 7 p.m. The event, hosted at Grail Moviehouse, will include short film screenings, followed by a filmmaker Q+A. Proceeds from the event will support the AVLFilm Creator Fund, which funds local indie film projects.

• Ware AVL, a local sustainability shop, has put together a comprehensive guide on what can be recycled in Asheville and Buncombe County. The guide addresses how to address iffy goods like foil, lids, straws, toothpaste tubes, receipts, and furniture.

• After “Twelfth Night” wraps, “Treasure Island” will be the next play to grace the stage of the Hazel Robinson Ampitheatre. This Montford Park Players production tells the story of the young Jim Hawkins, who finds a pirate’s map and embarks on a treasure hunt. The show will run from July 28 through August 26.

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Where they went

1. Foraging near Cloud 9 Farm, followed by dinner (with foraged goods) prepared at Table.
2. A visit to Vaste Riviere Provisions for wine, followed by a soak at Hot Springs Resort And Spa.
3. Cocktails at The Montford Rooftop Bar.
4. Meet and greet at The Whale in West Asheville.