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• Youth Photovoice Exhibit Reveal | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Buncombe County Health and Human Services, 40 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Explore this exhibit from NC Health Transitions with photographs from local youth that represent what mental health means to them.
• Therapeutic Recreation Adult Supper Club | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Murphy-Oakley Community Center, 749 Fairview Rd., Asheville | $5 | Individuals with disabilities ages 18+ are invited to prepare and enjoy a meal of hamburgers and hot dogs at this monthly event.

• Mountain Folk Harp Society of Asheville | Friday, Sept. 15 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Weaverille First Baptist Church, 63 N. Main St., Weaverville | Free | Tune in to Irish and Scottish melodies along with original folk songs from these local harpists.
• Superhero Movie Trivia | Friday, Sept. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | The Mule, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | Free | Show off your knowledge of the superhero universes with a chance to win tickets to Beer City Comic Con (and other prizes).

• Welcome to Jazzville | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 7 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $20-$25 | This dynamic jazz quartet’s performance will be music to your ears.
• Tailgate Party & Cookout | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 3-6 p.m. | Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove St., Asheville | Free | Come dressed repping your favorite team while you enjoy a meal, play cornhole + cards, and make new friends.

• Fling The Fletch Junior Disc Golf Open | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fletcher Hall Elementary School, 60 Ridgelawn Rd., Asheville | $5-$20 | After a professional disc golf clinic, families and teens can compete in tournaments.
• Mandala Yoga Hike with Tara | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 3-5 p.m. | Location shared with registration, Asheville | $52 | Gather treasures along the two-mile round trip hike to create a mandala at this adventure hosted by West Asheville Yoga Studio.

• 50 Years of Folly | Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Oct. 1 | Times vary | Folly Beach, Center St., Folly Beach | Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Folly Beach with street closure festivals, shagging and disco on the pier, a classic car show, a 20’s-themed gala, classic carnival games, and more for all ages.*

• Artisan arts + crafts (read: thousands of unique items)
• Classic car show
• Cherokee games (including the annual stickball contest)
• Chainsaw competition
• Mountain heritage skills, crafts, and historical demonstrations
• A 5K walk/run
• Clogging performances
• Live bluegrass, old-time, roots + more
• Kids activities galore
• And more

• Asheville City Council has renewed Debra Campbell’s contract as City Manger. After a closed-door session at the Council’s Sept. 12 meeting, Mayor Esther Manheimer read a statement on behalf of the City Council announcing the renewal.

• The Asheville City Council has approved $875,000 in funding to expand homeless shelter capacity. The money comes from city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds, matching the amount that Buncombe County is putting forth to aid the expansion. (WLOS)

• Chef Silver Iocovozzi of Neng Jr.'s is featured in TIME Magazine’s 2023 TIME 100Next, recognizing emerging leaders shaping the world. Chef and author Angela Dimayuga writes about Iocovozzi, stating, “They’ve always cooked how they live, with bold curiosity and vigor.”

• Chef Ashleigh Shanti’s Good Hot Fish is the first item on Eater Carolina’s list of “10 Most Anticipated Restaurants Across the Carolinas for Fall, 2023.” The fish-camp-style spot has hosted pop-ups across the coast, but you can look forward to a permanent space this year, although no opening date has been shared.

• Asheville City Schools’ (ACS) Community Nights return every Wednesday at Asheville High School and every Thursday at Asheville Middle School, each at 5:30 p.m. Families of ACS students can attend for a catered dinner and homework support from tutors who are ready to assist students of all grade levels.

• The NC Glass Center’s upcoming gallery isn’t your average pumpkin patch. From Friday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Oct. 29, the center will showcase hundreds of glass-blown pumpkins available for purchase from local artists. Proceeds from the pumpkins support WNC glassblowers as well as the nonprofit glass center.

• Considering a new HVAC system? Look for systems with high SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) and HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) ratings for cooling + heating, respectively. Bonus: Energy Star certified systems are more efficient and can save you money on energy bills — it’s a win, win.*

• Located within the desirable Riverside area near downtown Morganton, this updated 3 BD, 3 BA home is move-in ready. Offering an open floor plan with ample space and a lower-level rec room, office, exercise room, full bath + double garage, it’s sure to go quickly. See inside.*