• A location’s zone is determined by its average annual extreme minimum winter temperature.
• On the map, zones range from 1a to 13a, with zone 1a representing -60º to -55º F and zone 13a representing 65º to 70º F.
• The map is interactive, and you can find your exact location’s zone by typing in your zip code.

Asheville’s hardiness zone

• Wild blue indigo
• Foamflower
• Jack-in-the-pulpit

• Skate Jam Clinics | Friday, April 26 | 5-8 p.m. | Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Rd., Asheville | $0-$3 | Get in a workout and a little fun while instructors spread the love of rollerskating — skating is all ages from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 16+ for the rest of the night.
• Beginner Ballroom Classes | Friday, April 26 | 6-6:50 p.m. | Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave., Asheville | $12 | Learn the fundamentals of dances like waltz, tango, foxtrot, and swing during this drop-in friendly class.
• Blind Date Live! | Friday, April 26 | 7 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville | $22-$25 | Watch as real Asheville singles look for love, sight unseen — the special show for Mother’s Day will feature local moms + dads.

• World Tai Chi and Qigong Day | Saturday, April 27 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville | Free | Join others for a group Tai Chi and Qigong practice — no experience necessary.
• Spring Out ‘24 | Saturday, April 27 | 1-7 p.m. | Wedge at Foundation, 5 Foundy St., Asheville | Free | Gear up for the community ride with three routes, a pop-up bike park, and an ongoing bicycle frolic.
• Anya Hinkle + The Billy Sea & Mary Lucey | Saturday, April 27 | 7 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O. Henry Ave., Asheville | $18-$22 | See local singer-songwriter Anya Hinkle perform in celebration of her new album, “Oceania.”

• Uncommon Market | Sunday, April 28 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Foundy, 1 Foundy St., Asheville | Free | Shop from more than 115 vendors to celebrate the 10th season of the market.
• Seconds Sample Sale | Sunday, April 28 | 12-5 p.m. | Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 200, Asheville | Free | Grab a drink and shop seconds, samples, and overstock inventory at discounted prices at this market hosted by Show & Tell.
• Taste It, Don’t Waste It! | Sunday, April 28 | 2-5 p.m. | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Ste. 10, Asheville | Free | Join Food Waste Solutions for this competition featuring chefs from DJ’s Pickles, Bridge & Tunnel Coffee Co., and Goldfinch Cocktails & Kitchen create delicious bites from foods that might otherwise get thrown away.

• Managing households like it is a hotel
• Sending personalized birthday text messages to 2,000 people per year
• Creating a CRM with 25,000 contacts, with 100+ fields
• Executing refunds and returns, putting money back into your account
• Waiting on customer service calls
• And more

• Last spring, Diane Keaton was in town for the movie “Summer Camp,” produced at sites throughout WNC. Members of its all-star cast include Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, Nicole Richie, Eugene Levy, and Beverly D’Angelo — the trailer is out now, with a release date scheduled for Friday, May 31.

• On Tuesday, April 30, Cascade Lounge on Amboy Road will close its doors. Until that date, you can stop by every day from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. for a drink to wish them farewell.

• One Book, One Buncombe, the countywide book club that began this February, is wrapping up with a free author event tomorrow, Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at A-B Tech’s Ferguson Auditorium. Hear Brendan Slocumb speak about “The Violin Conspiracy” and stick around to get your book signed.

• The Asheville Symphony has partnered with the First Baptist Church of Asheville to be the hosts of the symphony’s Masterworks Series for the next three years. Be on the lookout for the full 2024-2025 season announcement, coming in late May.

• M. R. Gardens is growing. Beyond shopping from its online marketplace, you can now find its plants that were nursed from seed to start at five local retailers through the end of May. It’s all part of the nursery’s Plants for Wildlife initiative, meant to increase access to affordable native plants.

• Rabbit Rabbit’s 2024 concert season is about to begin. It kicks off this Sunday, April 28 with a sold-out performance from Red Clay Strings — but there are plenty of stellar shows you can still get tickets for, like Primus, Orville Peck, and Slowdive — see the full lineup.

• Hot listing alert: You may not find a better location in all of Black Mountain. This turnkey gem features a bright, open floor plan, a modern interior, and a dream backyard that includes a gorgeous gazebo. See all 30+ photos.*

• The breathtaking glass works of world-famous Dale Chihuly are now on display at Biltmore — and discounted admission is just one of the perks of being an Annual Passholder. See the benefits of a pass + get a $90 discount now through Tuesday, April 30.*

• $9,000. That’s how much you may be eligible to receive in solar + battery system rebates with Duke PowerPair. Combined with the existing Federal Tax Credit, homeowners can save 50% or more of the total system cost. Find out if you’re eligible before the deadline.*

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

• For the first time ever, Hulu Live TV is offering a three-day free trial. Get 33 of the top 35 cable channels, Hulu on demand, Disney+, and ESPN+.*

Winner: “Poiema” by Ruth Ann S.