• Fall Pickleball Nights | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 5-10 p.m. | Murphy-Oakley Park, 715 Fairview Rd., Asheville | Free | Enjoy a spirited game of pickleball as the evenings start to get cooler.
• Bachelor of Fine Art Portfolio Exhibition | Tuesday, Nov. 7-Friday, Dec. 8 | Times vary | WCU Bardo Arts Center, 199 Centennial Dr., Cullowhee | Free | Explore works by graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students from the Western Carolina University School of Art and Design.*

• The French Broad River Partnership 5th Annual Meeting | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 8:30-11:30 a.m. | A-B Tech Ferguson Auditorium, 19 Tech Dr., Asheville | Free | State and local officials, industry stakeholders, and leaders of the business + tourism sector will discuss the watershed’s environmental health and economy through panels and Q+As.
• Table Wreath Workshop | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 5-7 p.m. | Atelier Maison & Co., 121 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | $120 | Create the perfect holiday centerpiece for your table using fresh + dried embellishments.
• Simone Dinnerstein | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 7 p.m. | Black Mountain College Museum, 120 College St., Asheville | $10-$15 | See the Grammy-nominated classical pianist perform pieces by François Couperin, Robert Schumann, and Philip Glass.

• Build a Playground at Eliada Homes | Thursday, Nov. 9-Saturday, Nov. 11 | Times vary | Eliada Homes, 2 Compton Dr., Asheville | Free | Volunteers of all skills and abilities will help construct a playground for the nonprofit.
• WNC Food Waste Solutions Summit | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Mission Health AB-Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Dr., Asheville | $0-$35 | Learn what you need to know about food waste — climate change, business opportunities, compost solutions, and more — during this regional gathering.

• ZeroProof Fest | Friday, Nov. 10-Saturday, Nov. 11 | Times vary | The Mule, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | $50-$100 | The inaugural two-day event invites everyone to a specially curated nonalcoholic social experience — sample NA brands while you enjoy food, music, and connection.

• The City of Asheville offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 to observe Veterans Day. Bus, sanitation, and emergency services will operate on normal schedules. Find more details on office closures and the City’s Veterans Day Ceremony, happening Saturday, Nov. 11 at Charles George VA Medical Center at 11 a.m.

• Apotheca’s fourth Asheville location opened its doors at 1078 Patton Ave. The dispensary will host its grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. — and as the ribbon is cut, a one-hour sale will begin. A fifth Asheville location is also being constructed at 740 Merrimon Ave.

• The UNC Asheville men’s soccer team is headed to the Big South Conference Championship for the first time in program history after defeating Winthrop 1-0 in a nail-biting double overtime game. The team will play the championship game on Saturday, Nov. 11 with the location and time to be determined.

• The Asheville Regional Airport will open Shuttle Lot South before Thanksgiving to accommodate holiday travel. The 600-space lot is located off Terminal Drive next to the Marathon gas station and will be served by airport shuttles running on a continuous schedule. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Make your mark on community radio. 103.3 Asheville FM is seeking board members to help support its mission of building community connections and discovering new music + ideas. Send an email indicating your interest to receive a short application.

• Eblen Charities will be distributing warm, cozy clothing at its Winter Coat Giveaway this Wednesday, Nov. 8 through Thursday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its new 23 Hamilton St. location — no sign up needed.

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• If you’re anything like us, as the holiday season approaches, every dollar matters. Here’s four ways you can save up to $750 on home maintenance through next Wednesday, Nov. 15.*

Where to dine in:

• The prix fixe, multi-course meal includes autumnal salads, turkey, and sides. We’re talking chive whipped potatoes, herb + sausage stuffing, and brussels sprouts. Reserve your spot by calling or booking online.

• Head downtown for a three-course prix fixe menu — reserve your spot online or call.

Where to carry out:

• Pimento cheese, deviled eggs, mac and cheese, and banana pudding are highlights from this menu. Served cold with heating instructions.