🍦 Ice cream

❄️ Popsicles + gelato

🥤 Chilly drinks

• Appalachia on the Table: Local Author Talk | Tuesday, June 27 | 6-7 p.m. | 1561 Alexander Rd., Leicester | Free | Join Erica Abrams Locklear to learn how the dominant culinary narrative of Appalachia came into existence and the consequences it’s had for its residents.

• “Shadow of a Wheel” | Wednesday, June 28 | 6-9 p.m. | High Gravity — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co, 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River | $10-$12 | See the film from Director Paul Bonesteel following 32 teenagers that embarked on a coast-to-coast bicycle journey in 1982.

• $17 - $20/hr and Beyond Job Fair | Thursday, June 29 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | WNC Ag. Center Expo Building, 775 Boylston Hwy., Fletcher | Free | Explore 2,000+ job opportunities from 90+ employers — registration encouraged.
• Foodscaping Edible Plants in Flower Beds | Thursday, June 29 | 10-11:30 a.m. | NC Cooperative Extension - Buncombe County Center, 49 Mt. Carmel Rd. #102, Asheville | Free | Learn how to incorporate edible plants into you garden in this edition of the Sun and Shade Garden Series.
• Basque-Inspired Dinner | Thursday, June 29 | 6:15 p.m. | The Never Ending Flower Farm, 152 Tom Harris Trail, Barnardsville | $165 | Enjoy a five course dinner from Chefs Eric Scheffer and Dean Boskovich with wine pairings for each course.

• Harry Potter Tri-Wizard Trivia Tournament | Friday, June 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge- Riverside Tasting Room, 829 Riverside Dr. Ste. 100, Asheville | Free | Test your knowledge of the wizarding world — plus, show up in costume for extra points.
• An Extraordinary Tasting Adventure | Friday, June 30 | 12-5 p.m. | VICARIO Distillery and Farm, 800 Old Jones Rd., Greer | $15 | Enjoy a tour of the farm with an in depth look at how VICARIO’s 19 award-winning liqueurs and gin are created, then treat yourself to a plethora of tastes each and every Friday and Saturday afternoon.*

• Look no further for your next caffeine boost. Dripolator has opened a new location in Gerber Village at 20 Gala Rd. It’s the coffee roasters’ third shop, joining its Black Mountain and Candler locations. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• The Asheville Symphony will no longer hold concerts at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium due to a problem with the HVAC system. But the show must go on. All planned shows for the season will take place, now in several locations across the city. Season tickets are on sale now, with single tickets on sale in August.

• In early 2021, Homeward Bound purchased the former Days Inn on Tunnel Rd. with plans to repurpose the space as housing for Asheville’s homeless individuals. Eleanor Ashton, Homeward Bound’s senior resource development director, provided an update on the project, sharing that they “hope to start moving in staff in July and residents in August.” (WLOS)

• United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County announced the opening of its United for Youth Community Grants Application. $250,000 will be awarded to projects that provide equitable access to opportunities, create internships and apprenticehsips, and build connections within the community and role models in schools. Applications close Sunday, July 23.

• Tuesday, July 4 is Free Fishing Day. The NC Wildlife Commission sponsors the day, where residents can fish without having to purchase a license. However, all other fishing regulations apply, such as possession limits and bait and tackle restrictions. (Mountain Xpress)

• Are you planning a picnic this summer? Head to the Enka-Candler Library tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. to let Ashley English guide you through her tried-and-true tips for crafting epic picnics without hiccups. Register for the workshop.

• We’re excited to introduce, Trailblazing Love, the newest brand added to our online store (Six & Main). From camping to coastal adventures, this local business inspires couples to explore the world and nurture their relationships through outdoor-based activity boxes. Shop the perfect activity box now.

• Love lobster (or salmon or oysters or shrimp and grits)? Get it curbside. The Lobster Trap offers a ready-to-enjoy selection of all your seafood favorites with easy to pick up Curbside Orders. Pro tip: Don’t forget to grab a bottle of their signature hot sauce while you’re there.*