The timeline so far

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• Industry Night | Monday, Aug. 5 | 6-10 p.m. | Bear’s Smokehouse | Free | Support the Linked4Life initiative’s goals of providing mental health resources to service workers with food + bev specials, karaoke, and the unveiling of the new HOPE sign.
• Stand-Up Comedy | Monday, Aug. 5 | 8-10 p.m. | The Bier Garden | $12-$15 | Have a laugh with sets from local comics Cody Hughes and Julia Macias during this night of stand-up hosted by Hilliary Begley.

• Guided Trail Walk | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 1-3 p.m. | The North Carolina Arboretum | Free, parking fees apply | Trained volunteer guides will take you on a 1-2 mile hike through woodland trails while discussing natural history.
• Summer Splash | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Malvern Hills Park | Free | Take your kids on an aquatic adventure with an array of water-themed activities.

• Charity Pre-Sale | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 5-8 p.m. | The Event Space at Hi-Wire Brewing | $10-$20 | Snag a ticket to shop stylish fall and winter consignment picks from Statemint AVL before the sale opens to the public — proceeds benefit Youth Villages.
• Chef J Chong Dinner Series | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 6 p.m. | plēb urban winery | $115 | Dine on four delicious Cantonese courses made by Chef J Chong, each paired with a local wine.

• Puppet Paradise | Thursday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 11 | Times vary | Warren Wilson College | $5-$15 per show | See creative and innovative puppeteers come together for this festival of zany shows and informative workshops.

• 600+. That’s how many local students were provided school supplies through donations from last year’s Ingles Tools for Schools Supply Drive. Tomorrow, Aug. 6, is collection day for the drive’s 16th year. See the supplies needed and make drop-offs at the Ingles at 153 Smokey Park Hwy. from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• The Asheville Regional Airport was awarded $12.3 million in grants from the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration for its expansion project. The north concourse, phase one of the $400 million project, is on track to be completed in the summer of next year. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s annual ReUse Contest is underway. Now through Monday, Sept. 30, you can submit a project made of used building materials to earn ReStore gift cards — check out the rules and requirements for submission. After public voting wraps up, winners will be announced in late October.

• For 30 years, 828 Family Pizzeria has been slinging hot, delicious, NY-style pies here in Asheville — so delicious that you all named it the best pizza in Asheville in our 2023 pizza bracket. Staff will celebrate the anniversary with a two-week vacation starting Saturday, Aug. 10, but you can stop by before then for pizza and special merch. (WLOS)

• In early September, Wilderness Muse is opening a creative community space at 1538 Cane Creek Rd. in Fletcher. It will feature retail, pop-up events and workshops, and coworking opportunities to bring together entrepreneurs and the “creatively curious.” Follow along on social media for updates, and learn how to get involved.

• Looking for a fall hobby? Soap making, jewelry design, pottery, drawing, and dancing are just a few of the 50+ weekend and weeklong classes available at the John C. Campbell Folk School. See what other skills you could learn.*

• Higher education isn’t for everyone — and it doesn’t have to be. Skill trades + apprenticeship programs provide an alternative path to a stable, high-paying career. Here’s what that looks like.*

• Calling all adults 55+: Explore what’s next in retirement by volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Use your skills to enrich lives, gaining physical, mental, and social benefits. (You might even forge new friendships while helping someone to a doctor’s appointment.)*