How to have a smashing time:

• Yoga in the Solarium | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 7:45-8:45 p.m. | The Restoration Hotel Solarium, 68 Patton Ave., Asheville | Free | Bask in the Solarium’s sunshine, and get ready to feel restored — bring your own mat.
• ArtAlive Community Creativity Circles | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Center for Connection + Collaboration, 65 Coleman Ave., Asheville | $15-$30 | Connect with community and expand your creative potential in this safe space.

• Mountain Xpress Best of WNC Party | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 5-9 p.m. | The Meadow at Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville | Free | Enjoy live music + food trucks while you connect with the folks voted Best of WNC in categories including shopping, arts, food, and more.
• Shiloh Legacy Gala | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | DoubleTree Hilton, 115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville | $50 | Mingle with neighbors and community members over dinner, a silent auction, and entertainment while supporting the Shiloh Community Association.

• Friends of the South Buncombe Library Book Sale | Friday, Sept. 8-Saturday, Sept. 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Skyland/South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Rd., Asheville | Free | Snag hardback books for $2, paperbacks for $1, children’s items for $0.50-$1, and music + movies for $1.
• Outdoor Movie | Friday, Sept. 8 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton St., Asheville | Free | Bring the fam to catch a screening of “The Little Mermaid” (2023) under the stars — light refreshments provided.

• Hotbox is now open, serving up craft cocktails and smoked sandwiches from Chef Mike Lewis. The spot is located next door to Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse and open Fridays and Saturdays starting at 5 p.m.

• After splitting from Anheuser-Busch and opening its Mills River taproom in June, Appalachian Mountain Brewery has partnered with Green Man Brewing to produce its beer at Green Man’s facilities. To celebrate, the breweries will release a collaboration Breakfast Porter using donuts from Vortex Donuts + coffee from a Boone-based roaster.

• The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is launching a pilot program to allocate funds to nonprofits and government organizations to improve water quality. The Clean Water Fund grant program will support one to three projects, each ranging from $30,000 to $100,000. Find info on the timeline and criteria.

• Buncombe County has hired Dr. Shuchin Shukla as a Medical Substance Use Professional in a six-month contract to help the county better respond to opioid overdoses. Dr. Shukla has worked at several WNC health service organizations and has an extensive background in opioid education.

• Asheville City Schools welcomed four international teachers for the 2023-24 school year in partnership with the International Teacher Exchange Service. Three elementary school teachers arrived from the Philippines, and one high school teacher traveled from Jamaica. Read about each of the educators. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• BeLoved Asheville’s Blitz Build was a success, framing four homes in four days as part of its vision to create the BeLoved Village. The community is invited to applaud the accomplishment at the Builders Blitz Celebration happening tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 5:30-8 p.m. at The Outpost. RSVP for the free event. (Mountain Xpress)

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• Fall is for refreshing your wardrobe — and making sure your ride looks fresh, too. For a limited time, Autobell is offering the first month of unlimited car washes for just $5 with the purchase of any Unlimited plan.^

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• Before you start cheering for your favorite team, make sure you have the perfect game day gear. From sunglasses to earrings, shop Six & Main’s tailgate collection.

• Looking for a new coffee, candle, or moisturizer? We’ve got you covered. Shop some of Six & Main’s new arrivals. There’s something for everyone.

• The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.

• Four Sigmatic’s organic protein powder is the ultimate smoothie booster. It contains 18 grams of protein and 1500 milligrams of adaptogens per serving — nourishing your mind + body.

• It doesn’t get more luxurious than the Drowsy sleep mask, which is silky smooth on skin and completely light-blocking for the deepest sleep.