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• Imagination Monday | Monday, July 29 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | West Asheville Park, 198 Vermont Ave., Asheville | Free | Let the little ones play the morning away with building blocks, tunnels, and games.
• Pilates in the Park | Monday, July 29 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | French Broad River Greenway West, 508 Riverview Dr., Asheville | Free | Start the week off right with a workout to build strength and flexibility — donations will be accepted for Sister Kitten Animal Rescue.

• “The 4 P’s of You” | Tuesday, July 30 | 6-7 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Meet local author Trunnis Goggins as he presents his collection of true stories reflecting on purpose, passion, and persistence.
• “The Spontaneous Play” | Tuesday, July 30 | 7:30-9 p.m. | NC Stage Theatre, 15 Stage Ln., Asheville | $10-$15 | Experience an entirely improvised, full-length living room drama, guided by audience suggestions.

• Beginner Trapeze | Wednesday, July 31 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Aerial Space, 28 Mooseheart Ln., Asheville | $10-$22 | Take your wellness regimen to the next level with this high-flying class.
• DND Night at the Funk | Wednesday, July 31 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | The Funkatorium, 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville | $20 | Defend the keep with your fellow familiars during this one-night, combat-focused campaign. No Dungeons and Dragons experience necessary.*

• AVLFest | Thursday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 4 | Times vary | Various venues, Asheville | $135-$250 | Immerse yourself in the music at any of the festival’s 22 venues and 200+ shows.
• Petty Funny | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 8:30 p.m. | LaZoom, 76 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $15 | Channel your grudges for a comedy show about pettiness, spite, and everything else that fuels us.

• Haywood Famous, the highly anticipated Cuban coffee shop and sober nightlife spot, is hosting a soft opening on Thursday, Aug. 1 to “take the shop for a test drive.” Swing by 508 Haywood Rd. from 5 to 10:30 p.m. to see the famous space get its big break.

• You can bet the farm on this fundraiser. Southside Community Farm has partnered with 20+ local businesses for a raffle to support free food programming in the area. Spots like Neng Jr.'s and East Fork Pottery have donated more than $1,000 in prizes, so enter to win before the week of Aug. 11.

• The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a chance to meet the movers and shakers of local government. On Thursday, Aug. 15, area mayors and members of the Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will join an informal reception in the Visitor Center lobby. Get the details.

• No need to fly off the handle about wait times. In the midst of record-breaking passenger numbers, TSA has installed a fourth security screening lane at Asheville Regional Airport. The new lane has a CT X-Ray machine, which will allow passengers to leave laptops, electronics, and liquids in their bags.

• Asheville City Council is expanding the Community Responder Team, with eight permanent positions added to the FY25 budget. The team, which supports people in crisis + mitigates the effects of homelessness, is led by the Asheville Fire Department and will include three civilian positions. Explore the team’s work through the data dashboard.

• Do you have a head for business? Buncombe County is seeking a manufacturing executive + site leader to join the Economic Development Coalition Board. If you want to improve economic opportunities and contribute to strategic development planning, see the requirements.

• Weave, hammer, and strum your way to new skills at the John C. Campbell Folk School, offering 800+ weekend and weeklong classes in 50+ disciplines. See if any upcoming classes speak to you.*

• Want to support local for less? Meet ShopUp, the free, AI-powered shopping sidekick that scours deals + discounts from thousands of brands (including your fave local shops, restaurants, and groceries) and sends them right to your phone. Never miss a golden shopportunity again: Download Apple or Android.*

• Ready, set, shop — and save big. Today’s the last day to score discounts of up to 80% off on thousands of items like outdoor furniture, grills + more during Wayfair’s Black Friday in July sale. Psst... look out for flash deals + enjoy free shipping sitewide.*

• Gearing up for the school year? Shop Nike’s Back to School Sale for sneakers, athletic wear, and backpacks. Save an extra 25% with promo code SPORT25.*