The rules + details:

• “Black in Asheville” Screening | Monday, Oct. 2 | 5-8:30 p.m. | UNC Asheville Mullen and James Humanities Hall, 600 Theatre Ln., Asheville | Free | See the film followed by a Q+A with filmmaker Todd Gragg as part of the Community Reparations Summit — bring cash to purchase food from Black-owned food trucks before the screening.

• Building Our City: Asheville’s Urban Design Speaker Series | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Collider, 1 Haywood St., Fourth floor, Asheville | Free | Hear from featured speaker Eve Picker, founder of real estate equity crowdfunding portal Small Change, at this series focused on housing.

• Community Build of Candace Pickens Memorial Park | Wednesday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | Former Jones Park Playground in North Asheville, Ottari Rd., Asheville | Free | Skilled and unskilled workers are invited to volunteer to build a community playground.

• Recreate Asheville Community Workshop | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Rd., Asheville | Free | Provide your feedback to help Asheville Parks & Recreation create a long-term vision for its programs and parkland — transit vouchers are available.

• Opening Reception: You were always waiting for this moment to arise | Friday, Oct. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Tyger Tyger Gallery, 191 Lyman St., #144, Asheville | Free | The opening reception with artist Mira Gerard will introduce the new exhibition of paintings of idyllic spaces populated with wildflowers and plants depicted in gloaming meadows + glittering sunlight.*

• Beer & BBQ with the Builder | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Atelier Maison & Co., 121 Sweeten Creek Rd., Ste. 50, Asheville | $5-$13 | Interested in learning more about building a home in Western NC? Mingle with design + build professionals and enjoy BBQ and craft beers in the outdoor space at Atelier Maison & Co.*

1. 285 Arcadia Falls Way, Black Mountain | Looking for a primary home, a second home, or a vacation rental? Built in one of the most sought out communities of Catawba Falls Preserve last year, this 3 BD, 3 BA home boasts tons of natural light thanks to huge windows in the great room. Bonus: Most of the furniture comes with the home.
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• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has gifted $250,000 to the Ecusta Trail to help construction along the rail line connecting Hendersonville to Brevard. Friends of the Ecusta Trail and Conserving Carolina partnered to create a capital campaign for the project — find donation options to help build the trail. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Snow was sparse last winter, but it seems that this year’s season could be a different story. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a moderate El Niño this winter, which has historically brought an average of about 24.5 inches of snowfall. (WLOS)

• Buncombe County is launching a new Community Engagement Market in Fairview with a grand opening celebration slated for Friday, Oct. 6. at 3 p.m. at the Fairview Library. Markets are offered at 12 locations, providing no-cost food + connections to County and community-based services. Find the full schedule.

• The Safe Passage Fund Coalition is presenting The Crossing, a series of short films exploring the impact of roads and highways on wildlife in Southern Appalachia. Six short films will be shown on Thursday, Oct. 26 at plēb urban winery in addition to a winery tour, live music, and food trucks — register for the free event.

• Think you’re the human equivalent of spell check? Show off your skills at The Whale Outpost’s new Drinking Spelling Bees every first Monday of the month. Plus, if you need brain food, you can have dishes delivered right to your seat from Rebel Burger.

• 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, Oct. 14 from 12 to 3 p.m.

• ICYMI Mission Breast Center expanded into a new 13,000-sqft suite, giving AVL women increased access to state-of-the-art imaging technology including six 3D mammography units + additional ultrasound and ABUS (Automated Breast Ultrasound System) units. Schedule an appointment.*

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• All Souls Counseling
• Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP)
• Asheville GreenWorks
• Asheville Habitat for Humanity
• Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS)
• Black Wall Street AVL
• Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR)
• Buncombe County Schools Foundation
• Eblen Charities
• My Daddy Taught Me That
• OpenDoors Asheville
• Western Carolina Rescue Ministries
• YWCA Asheville