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🥐 Sweet new skills

Sweet new skills at these local baking classes
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Whip up something sweet or savory. | Photo by @thecrunchybaker
Maybe you’ve got a friendsgiving on the horizon or you’re in charge of dessert for your family’s holiday gathering. Maybe you want to develop a new skill or you’ve got a serious sweet tooth. No matter your motivation, local baking classes will teach you all you need to know and offer a little confection direction.

The Asheville Kitchen, 384 Merrimon Ave.
Macarons and gingerbread and crepes, oh my — the range of classes in this kitchen is wide, and new classes are added regularly. If you want dedicated instruction, you can also book a private class.

Asheville Mountain Kitchen, 332 E. Sondley Dr.
Classes in donuts, croissants, and other sweets are interspersed with courses in cooking, so watch the calendar for a chance to brush up on your baking.

Cottage Kitchen, 40 Barnard Ave.
Spend your Saturday morning immersed in gluten during a baking class in breads, biscuits, and scones. And if you want your baking paired with a whole meal, general cooking classes often have a dessert on the menu.

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Ready, set, bake.

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Photo by @thecrunchybaker

The Crunchy Baker, various locations
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a brand new baker, you’ll find a class for your skill level. Right now, you can perfect your pie crust for the holidays or learn the ins and outs of rugelach.

Dogwood Cottage Baking, 175 Weaverville Hwy., Ste. V
Keep your eye on the calendar and act quickly because these classes always sell out. When you snag one, though, you can learn about French pastries, chocolate, baking basics, and lots more.

Sweet and Southern Bakery, various locations
This expert in all things cookies and cakes will take your decorating skills to the next level. Your cookies could always use some seasonal sprucing up, and this is the perfect place to learn.
A bonus bread recipe
 
Events
Thursday, Nov. 2
  • All Arts Open Mic | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Prepare a five-minute original piece in your chosen medium — from storytelling to music, comedy to dance — or sit back and enjoy.
  • Campfire Comedy | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins, 9 Midnight Dr., Asheville | $15 | Settle in for a mix of stand-up and storytelling by comedians from all over the country at this monthly gathering.
Friday, Nov. 3
  • Open Communi-Tea Table | Friday, Nov. 3 | 12-3 p.m. | Dobra Tea East Asheville, 1011 Tunnel Rd., Ste. 180, Asheville | $15 | The tasting room is open for sipping and socializing — preregistration tickets get you unlimited pours.
  • Art & Soul | Friday, Nov. 3 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Tempie Avery Montford Community Center, 34 Pearson Dr., Asheville | Free | This relaxing art class encourages self-expression and friendship for people 50+ — advance registration is required.
Saturday, Nov. 4
  • Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer Concert | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 3-4:30 p.m. | East Asheville Public Library, 3 Avon Rd., Asheville | Free | Learn about the history of the instruments, and hear their beautiful music in various genres.
  • Appalachia Day | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 12-6 p.m. | Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Rd., Fairview | Free | Wicked Weed Brewing is hosting this day of celebrating Appalachia in support of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy — food, music, crafts + more.
  • Tryon Beer Fest | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 12-6 p.m. | Tryon Depot Plaza, 22 Depot St., Tryon | $10-$50 | Dress in your best Western-inspired get-up for this festival featuring top craft brewers from around the region, food, games, unlimited beer tastings, and live music.*
Sunday, Nov. 5
  • Fall Flow | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $15 | Bring your mat and build strength with long stretches designed to warm the body + calm anxiety while you savor the autumn air.
  • Fall Back Brunch | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 1-2:30 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing Co., 21 Craven St., Asheville | Free | Set your clocks back and join Asheville Drag Brunch at this fundraiser for nonprofit Tranzmission.
Events calendar here
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What does it mean for a business to be employee-owned?
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Hiring an ESOP Company. | Photo by MB HAYNES
Search tip: the next time you’re browsing for local businesses, try adding “Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)” to the query — you may be surprised by the upside.

MB HAYNES is proudly an ESOP company, meaning all employees, from tradesmen to secretaries to supervisors, are 100% shareholders. As a result, employees feel invested, which is known to lead to:
  • Better + more reliable service
  • Employee expertise and dedication
  • A smoother experience for customers
  • Stronger (and lasting) customer relationships
See how else you benefit from ESOPs
News Notes
Opening
  • Emote will be moving to a new location come early 2024 — but don’t get too emotional because it’s just up the street. The queer art + secondhand shop will be setting up at 444 Haywood Rd. to allow for more events and inventory. In the meantime, you can still visit the current spot at 508 Haywood Rd.
Civic
  • Applications are now open for the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s Legacy Investment From Tourism Fund. From now until Wednesday, Feb. 28, nonprofits and government organizations can apply for financial investment for tourism-related capital projects.
Listen
  • Not quite ready to abandon spooky season? Palimpsest can help with that. The Black Mountain-based Gothic horror podcast has launched its fifth season with a story of Lenore and the whirlwind romance of the mistress of Maison d’Aubépine. You can listen here or anywhere you get your podcasts.
Shop
  • Despite the new chill in the air, fresh produce + market goods are still within reach. Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project shared the nine Buncombe County farmers markets that offer extended seasons or special holiday hours in November and December. Grab your shopping basket and browse the list.
Cause
Arts
  • Arts AVL has announced the 11 recipients of its Arts for Schools Grants, which support nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County that are offering arts education. Grant recipients, which included groups like the Asheville Symphony Orchestra + Journeymen, were awarded $500-$2,000.
Plan Ahead
  • Fairview Library will be hosting its inaugural Fairview Poetry Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the wisdom and words of WNC. Six award-winning poets will read their original works + book sales, author signings, and live music will take place during the after-reading reception.
Award
  • They’re stepping up. Mars Hill University’s precision dance team, the Bailey Mountain Cloggers, won first place in the Young Adult Team category at the America’s Clogging Hall of Fame National Championships in October. The team also took home two first-runner-up titles as well as numerous other awards over the course of the weekend.
Featured Deal
Featured Home
  • Nestled within a quiet neighborhood surrounded by protected forest, this 3 BD, 2 BA home offers a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Offering a retreat from the hustle + bustle of everyday life (thanks to trails along Broad River), the home is an easy drive to downtown Black Mountain.*
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🎙️ See a snippet of our storytelling open mic

Watch a few of our favorite moments from the AVLtoday storytelling open mic
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Watch the video to see a snippet of Beatrice’s bizarre + delightful tale. | Photo by AVLtoday
From Albert’s epic tale of heroism to Anne’s pajama-clad connection with a new friend, Craig’s limitless hobbies to Beatrice’s story of a crystal-ball-juggling commune leader — it’s not possible for us to pick just one favorite moment from the AVLtoday storytelling open mic last Monday. Each teller offered their own funny, heartwarming, entertaining take on what makes them proud to live in Asheville.

Beers were poured, yarns were woven. It was a night of celebration and community, both for those who had a tale to tell and those who sat in support. In case you missed it (or just want to relive the experience), click the button below to watch a quick recap of the night.
See the stories
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Molly
From the editor
November is National Novel Writing Month. Writing a novel has long been a goal of mine. I have many a notebook stashed away with incomprehensible plot and character notes. This might just be my year, because libraries throughout Buncombe County are hosting NaNoWriMo events all month long to help get creative juices flowing.
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