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• WNC, Past and Present: Educational Leadership and the Allen School 1865-1930 | Thursday, July 6 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Black Mountain Public Library, 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain | Free for Swannanoa Valley Museum members, $10 for non-members | Learn about the Black female educators who were instrumental in creating fair and equitable educational opportunities for the Black Community in Swannanoa and Asheville.
• Survey Says | Thursday, July 6 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing - Biltmore Village, 2A Huntsman Pl., Asheville | Free | Gather a team for Asheville’s version of Family Feud.

• Skate Night | Friday, July 7 | 6-10 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville | Free | Bounce, rock, skate, and roll at this free event — some skates available to borrow, but bringing your own is recommended.
• Pack Square Artisan Market | Friday, July 7 | 1-8 p.m. | N. Pack Square, Asheville | Free | This family-friendly, juried market features handmade goods from local + independent artists.

• Ecoprinting with Iron & Tannins | Saturday, July 8 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Dandelion Homestead, Address supplied at registration, Leicester | $80-$100 | Learn to use these plants, water, heat, and pressure to create works of art.
• Community Acupuncture | Saturday, July 8 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Alchemy, 62 Clayton St., Asheville | $35-$75 | Swing by for a quick and convenient treatment with acupuncturist Dr. Wesley Braden — available on a sliding scale.

• Save and Seal the Summer | Saturday, July 22 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | WNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Rd., Asheville | Free | Learn preserving techniques from community experts + farmers at the brand new WNC FoodWorks Kitchen at the WNC Farmers Market — space is limited, so sign up for your free ticket today.*

• The Skyview Golf Tournament, the longest-running Black-owned golf tournament in the US, will welcome Yung Joc, Lil Scrappy, and Mendeecees of MTV’s “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” to this year’s tournament on Tuesday, July 11. The tournament tee time is 8 a.m. at the Asheville Municipal Golf Course. Register to compete.

• Registration for Asheville Sport & Social Club’s adult summer kickball league is open until Thursday, July 13. Games will take place on Thursdays from 6:15 to 8 p.m. beginning on Thursday, July 20 and ending Thursday, Aug. 31. Learn more and sign up.

• $1.67 million. That’s how much the Biltmore Estate paid in taxes in 2022 to the City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and the Town of Biltmore Forest. Of this number, ~$36,000 was paid to the Town of Biltmore Forest, while the remaining ~$1.3 million was paid to Asheville and Buncombe County. (Asheville Watchdog)

• On Monday, July 10, Rowan Coffee will host Back Porch Baking Co. for a Breakfast Sandwich Pop-Up beginning at 7:30 a.m. The bakery will be slinging hot vegan sandos featuring cheese from Violife Foods, JUST Egg, fresh tomato, and black garlic mayo. Our mouths are watering.

• Asheville Community Theatre is hosting auditions for its production of “Pippin” on Monday, July 10 + Tuesday, July 11. The production’s performance dates are Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 8. See the available roles and choose an audition time slot.

• The NC Arboretum is hosting a centennial celebration for the Carolina Mountain Club on Sunday, July 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will feature 20+ nonprofit booths, kids activities, guided hikes, food trucks, live music, an ice cream truck, and free admission to the arboretum. (Smoky Mountain News)

• A new PBS NC documentary series “Shadow of a Wheel” follows 31 NC teens who rode 3,600 miles across the country to support multiple sclerosis research in 1982. The documentary is created by Asheville filmmaker Paul Bonesteel who participated in the ride at 16 years old. Watch the premier tonight. (The News and Observer)

• Your HVAC should be serviced twice a year — fact or fiction? See the answer.*

• You’ll fall in love with this charming, updated 4 BD, 2 BA Marion cottage. This 1,500+ sqft home is situated five minutes from downtown Marion, ~20 minutes from Lake James, and offers everything you’ve been looking for (read: a clawfoot bathtub, open living room/kitchen + a large primary suite).*

• If you’re looking to buy a new pair of sunglasses this summer, you’re in luck. Our online store (Six & Main) has you covered with a variety of polarized, floating sunglasses… that’s right they float in the water. Find your perfect pair now.