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• Run-SUP Challenge | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 5-7 p.m. | Wrong Way Campground, 9 Midnight Dr., Asheville | $20 | Meet up at the campground and run two miles in Hominy Creek River Park before paddleboarding back to Wrong Way for a fireside hang — bring your own board or rent one from French Broad Outfitters.
• Trouble No More | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $31-$36 | Six seasoned Memphis musicians pay tribute to the Allman Brothers and their legacy of Southern rock.
• Nerd Nite Asheville | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | RAD Brewing Co., 13 Mystery St., Asheville | $10 | Four self-proclaimed nerds will give presentations on topics ranging from fireflies to Star Trek.

• Cup Coffees at the Roastery | Friday, Aug. 11 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Cooperative Coffee Roasters, 210 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Sip a cup alongside the professionals while you taste and learn about the intricacies of coffee production, processing, and flavor profiles.
• Christie Lenee & Amy Steinberg | Friday, Aug. 11 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $30-$35 | Get ready to experience the captivating sound of transcendental folk-pop, melodic lyricism, and inspirational instrumentals.

• History Hour: The Consequential Life of David Swain | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 10-11 a.m. | Reuter Center - UNC Asheville, 300 Campus View Rd., Asheville | $10 | Willis Whichard, author of a new biography on the former NC governor, will talk through his life and influence — join in person or virtually.
• Back-to-School Kids Day | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 12-4 p.m. | Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Rd., Asheville | Free | Start the school year off right with magicians, face painting, music, and more — and of course, lots of teacher and student discounts.

• Poetry Slam | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 7-10 p.m. | The Elephant Door, 126 Swannanoa River Rd., Asheville | $5-$10 | Listen or take part in an evening of spoken word — the winner will receive $100.

• While stormwater crews continue construction, the city is restricting Patton Avenue to one eastbound lane between Pearl Street and N. French Broad starting today, Thursday, Aug. 10. Westbound drivers will follow a detour. The city expects the lane closure to last about a month and a half. See the alternative routes.

• Calling all local artists. ArtsAVL has opened their Artist Support Grant for applications, now through Tuesday, Sept. 5. Whether you express your craft on stage, on the page, on canvas, or on the dance floor, the organization is offering grantees awards of $500-$3,000 for expanding their artistic practice. Apply now.

• After eight years of festivals, Green Built Alliance has decided to cancel CiderFest NC, which was originally scheduled for October of this year, saying that the festival was “no longer aligned with our mission” or a “valuable use of limited time and resources.” The organization will continue its other annual fundraisers.

• 20. That’s how many years Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts has been training local practitioners of classical Chinese medicine. The school was founded in Asheville in 2003 and started with only 10 students in one classroom. Today, it celebrates this 20-year anniversary with about 120 students in three degree programs.

• Time to give your closest a clean out for a good cause. Asheville Elks Lodge No. 608 is collecting gently used or unwanted new shoes to give them a new life with those in need. You can drop off your donations at 232 Haywood St. on Saturday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 12 to 3 p.m.

• Enjoy food, music, and a farm tour while you support Southside Community Farm at the Pig Roast + Raffle on Saturday, Sept. 16, 3-6 p.m. Raffle prizes include products from local makers and giftcards, and raffle tickets are a $5 suggested donation. Grab a ticket to the roast for a $15 suggested donation.

• Home maintenance can feel overwhelming, even for the most seasoned homeowner. Here’s an ultimate home maintenance checklist with 20+ ways to keep your home’s heating, cooling, plumbing + electrical running efficiently this summer.*

• Hey, big spender: Earn cash back on groceries, gas, and at your fave restaurants using Upside’s free app. Bonus: AVLtoday readers get an extra 25 cents per gallon on their first fill-up with code AVL25.*

• We got so excited about all the feline fun happening at Cat Video Fest that we accidentally shared the wrong address. Grail Moviehouse is located at 17 Foundy St.