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Embrace authenticity (and your neighbors)

Explore the outdoors responsibly

Dos and don’ts of dining

• Summer Splash | Friday, June 21-Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Malvern Hills Park, 75 Rumbough Pl., Asheville | Free | Take your kids on an aquatic adventure with an array of water-themed activities.
• Reckless Kelly | Friday, June 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $35-$40 | Experience a meeting of Austin rock and cowboy poetry as the band winds down its days on the road with “The Last Frontier” tour.
• “Richard II” | Friday, June 21-Sunday, June 23 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., Asheville | Free | Don’t miss the last weekend of Shakespeare’s play depicting the fall of the king and the rise of Henry Bolingbroke.

• Blue Ridge Roller Derby Double Header | Saturday, June 22 | 2-7 p.m. | Smoky Mountain Event Center, 758 Crabtree Rd., Waynesville | $0-$10 | Cheer on your favorite skaters as they hit, whip, and pass their way through the last bout of the travel team season.
• Annual Benefit Gala | Saturday, June 22 | 6-10 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville | $250-$300 | Get glamorous as you support the Asheville Art Museum with cocktails, dinners, and a live auction.
• The Family Block Party | Saturday, June 22 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Haw Creek Commons, 315 Old Haw Creek Rd., Asheville | Free | Start the morning with an interactive music and movement party with The Family Music Class, then head outside for a market, clothing swap + more.*

• Hops, Pop + Shop It | Sunday, June 23 | 12-4 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewery - RAD Beer Garden, 284 Lyman St., Asheville | Free | Jam out to pop music while you browse craft vendors, dine at food trucks, and enjoy family entertainment during this weekly market.
• Run for Resilience 5K | Sunday, June 23 | 2:30-5:30 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville | $5-$20 | Run, walk, roll, and reset to support the work of nonprofit Resources for Resilience.
• Deep Asheville Lore | Sunday, June 23 | 4-6 p.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | Free | Prove your knowledge of local history, lore, and public radio in this summer trivia series hosted by Blue Ridge Public Radio + Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia.

• Summer Hand Pies | Monday, June 24 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Conjure Craft Chocolate, 16 Glenn Willow Dr., Unit 36, Arden | $95 | Perfect your pastry skills as The Crunchy Baker teaches the techniques of creating flaky pie crusts + delicious filling.

• See yourself on the silver screen. “Whistle Down Wind,” an indie film from executive producers Solis Films and Justice Film Collective and director Andie Morgenlander, begins filming in the area on Monday, June 24. The crew is seeking background actors for the story of love, friendship, and sexual identity. See dates + apply.

• It’s a two-in-one celebration — raise a glass to storming the Bastille and help launch Metro Wines’ new space, Quench. The wine bar, which will be located at 41 N. Merrimon Ave., will host Asheville Sister Cities Saumur Committee’s annual Bastille Day with hors d’oeuvres, wine, and an art auction on Sunday, July 14. Get tickets.

• At the Tuesday, June 18 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved reallocating $1,935,286 in COVID Recovery Funding. The fund reallocations were proposed for the Community Paramedic Collaborative and the new Capital Outlay Equipment project, which will offset some expenses from the general fund.

• The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce presented the Leadership Awards to local businesses and individuals who made outstanding contributions to the community. Meet the winners, including Kudzu Brands, which received the President’s Award, and Wyatt Stevens, who posthumously received the Excellence in Public Service Award.

• Our Voice, the organization, supporting survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking, put out an open call for new board members. The board oversees policy, funding, and program direction, among other duties. Apply by Friday, July 19.

• The Community Reparations Commission approved 38 policy recommendations for the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. The suggested policies + programs include grants, health initiatives, and elimination of environmental inequalities. The commission hopes to receive a timeline extension before the final presentation. (Blue Ridge Public Radio)

• The tides have turned. Jones Cove Branch and Richland creeks as well as the connected portion of the Pigeon River have been deemed clean enough for recreation after a diesel fuel spill in May. The Haywood County waterways were tested and pollutants were “nondetectable” in the affected areas. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Discover the latest trends in building and design during the WNC Build & Remodel Expo, happening tomorrow, June 22 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) + Sunday, June 23 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) at Davis Event Center. Attendees will connect with the pros, attend education sessions + more. Ignite your inspiration.*

• This historic 1929 bungalow sits a short stroll from Biltmore Village (think: shopping and dining galore) + offers a spacious yard with a private side deck. Check out all 20+ photos.*

• What happens when your local furniture store needs to make room for new inventory? They throw one heck of a clearance sale. Stop by Enza Home Furnishings and see the savings for yourself.*

• Renewal by Andersen^® windows combine stunning beauty with energy-efficient design. Buy one, get one 40% off + get $200 off your order for a limited time.*

Basilica of Saint Lawrence

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