Plus, help us name a small-batch brew.
 
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🎙️ Step into the storytelling spotlight

Tell us a tale at AVLtoday’s storytelling open mic
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Join us at Highland’s Barrel Room for recitation and refreshment. | Photo by AVLtoday
Usually, we’re bringing the stories to you. We’re immersed every day as we plan, write, and pop into your inbox each morning — but we’ve decided to shake things up and ask you to be the storyteller. After all, our readers are at the heart of the stories we share, and we think you deserve the spotlight.

So join City Editors Molly + Grace this Monday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. for AVLtoday’s free storytelling open mic. We’ll be taking over Highland Brewing’s Barrel Room for an evening of telling tales and sipping ales.

The night will be centered on the theme of “Pride in Place.” It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the things we wish were different (we’re guilty of the dreaded doom scroll), but this is a chance to dwell on why we love where we live. This could be a time that a local nonprofit made a profound impact, an account of finding lifelong friends in our community, a memory of Asheville that brings you joy — anything that makes you proud to be here. Stories should be under 5 minutes, but even if you’ve only got 30 seconds of material, we want to hear from you.

If you don’t have a tale of your own to tell, that’s okay too. Swing by for a listen and a drink. There’s no pressure to be at the mic — although, Highland can help if you need a little courage to get up on stage.

You can register online now, but feel free to just drop by too. We’ll have a sign-up sheet ready for last-minute stories. See you there.
Asked

What should we name our small-batch brew?
Highland Brewing is going to be serving up a special beer for our storytelling open mic, but it needs a name. We’ve narrowed down the choices, but we still need your help. Join us on Monday to see (and sip) the winner.

A. AV-ale
B. News Brews
C. It’s 6AM Somewhere
Hop to it
 
Events
Friday, Oct. 27
  • Fundraiser Film Furriday: “Practical Magic” | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | House of Black Cat Magic, 841 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $10 | The spooky season classic will be on the big screen to raise funds for Cat Fly Film Fest and Binx’s Home for Black Cats — plus, get a tarot reading + ice cream.
  • Beyond the Grave: Deadly DJ Party | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m.-1 a.m. | Haiku, 26 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | $20-$25 | Prepare for a hauntingly good time of wicked tunes of all kinds — dress up in ghoulish attire or come as you are.
Saturday, Oct. 28
  • Trial to Table - Fall Celebration | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 1:30-4 p.m. | The Boathouse, 350 Riverside Dr., Asheville | Sliding scale, $50 suggested | Partake in the Utopian Seed Project’s fall harvest with small plates from local chefs and a tasting table of some of the project’s produce.
  • 3rd Annual Hatch-O-Ween Party | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 6 p.m. | Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, 135 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Join Hatch Coworking in this otherworldly evening of music, cocktails, BBQ, a costume contest, and a spooktacular kid-friendly area.
Sunday, Oct. 29
  • The Well-Tempered Wizard | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 3-5 p.m. | Lipinsky Auditorium, UNC Asheville, 300 Library Ln., Asheville | $5-$20 | The Blue Ridge Orchestra kicks off its season with a Halloween-themed concert — costumes are encouraged.
  • Country Tea Dance | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 4-7 p.m. | Fleetwood’s, 496 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Kick up your heels and learn to line dance + two step at this monthly event.
Monday, Oct. 30
  • Cans For Catan | Monday, Oct. 30 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Café, 162 Coxe Ave. #101, Asheville | $0-$10 | Start strategizing now to become the ultimate Catan Champion at this charitable tournament — registration is a $10 donation to MANNA FoodBank or 10 nonperishable food items.
Events calendar here
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Education

5 ways to talk to kids about bullying
Presented by an AVLtoday Partner
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CM Prep’s mission is to serve every student’s educational journey and propel them forward to safely learn in a way that’s best for them. | Photo provided by Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and 40% of students reported being bullied on school campuses in the past year. Sadly, this statistic has been steadily increasing since 2019.

Enter: Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy (CM Prep), a private, virtual charter school providing K-11 students and parents with an alternative to the traditional school experience.

“His transition was really smooth,” says Jennifer, a parent who transitioned her student to CM Prep after he experienced bullying in his previous school. “His grades have improved and he’s getting hands-on learning experiences so that he can learn at his own pace.”

For families whose students may face bullying in their schools, CM Prep counselors share these five tips:
  1. Encourage open and honest communication with children about their experiences.
  2. Empower students to speak up, and teach them how to identify bullying.
  3. Engage with the school’s support programs.
  4. Teach and model positive behavior.
  5. Look into mental health resources.
Check out more resources
News Notes
Civic
  • Looking to get involved? The City of Asheville released a list of vacancies for local boards and commissions. Applications for the 13 openings, including on the Downtown Commission + the Public Art & Cultural Commission, are due Sunday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. The Housing Authority application is due on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Opening
  • After a brief construction delay, Taco Boy Biltmore Park has announced its official opening date. Tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 28, the restaurant will start dishing out scratch-made tacos and fruity margaritas at 2 Town Square Blvd., Ste. 120.
Development
  • The Asheville City Council has delayed a vote “indefinitely” on the South Slope Vision Plan, which was started in 2017. After 10 delayed votes over the course of 15 months, the Council removed the plan from its agenda in order to pursue input from surrounding neighborhoods, like historic Southside. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Arts
  • At its Tuesday, Oct. 24 meeting, the Asheville City Council approved a $1.4 million budget amendment to Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville Capital Fund for repairs and upgrades of the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Check out the potential plans for the long-term future of the auditorium.
History
Civic
  • The Asheville City Council approved a conditional zoning request for McCormick Field at its Oct. 24 meeting. With the change, some previous height restrictions and parking requirements no longer apply to the renovations. A parking and traffic control plan was presented to address concerns about surrounding neighborhoods. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Biz
  • They may not be leaders, but they play them on TV. The Asheville Chamber of Commerce is turning to the on-screen expertise of some of your favorite TV characters to explore leadership styles during the Smart Series lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Tickets include a meal from Mountain Madre.
Home
  • Considering a new HVAC system or need work done on your existing one? Here’s four current specials that can help you save.*
Community
  • Looking to support local? Start right here: with the AVLtoday news team. We live, work, and play all things Asheville so we can bring you the kind of news you actually care about. Directly support us by becoming an AVLtoday member — you’ll keep this free newsletter hitting inboxes.
 
Seasonal

🎃 Presenting the winning pumpkin

See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
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“Sir Sumo” | Photo submitted by Mariah G.
The votes are in for the AVLtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest. Hundreds of readers cast their ballots, and there was one pumpkin in particular that came out ahead — Mariah G.'s Sir Sumo has been crowned our winner with 45% of the vote.

This jack-o'-lantern captured the Frenchie’s smushed face perfectly, making him look extra regal in the orange glow.

Congratulations to Mariah G. (and Sir Sumo himself) as well as our finalists — you’re all the cream of the carving crop.
Admire the four other finalists
Shoutout
Happy birthday, AVLtoday members Renae Gregoire and Sharon Segal. We hope your special day (November 1) is filled with your favorite things in Asheville! — AVLtoday team
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Molly
From the editor
I love a good glass of wine, but I’m hardly a sommelier. So I was a little relieved when Crocodile Wine shared the launch of the local monthly Fangs Wine Club. I’d much rather rely on an expert selection than my usual decisionmaking strategy of finding the bottle with the coolest label.
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