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Watershed Drybags | Ocoee

French Broad Pantry | Double Chocolate Croissant

Cane Creek Cycling Components | Invert

• Blue Ridge Blankets with Local Cloth | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 6-7 p.m. | Black Mountain Public Library | Free | Learn about the nonprofit supporting WNC’s fiber economy and see some handmade blankets on display.

• Paint your BFF | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 6-7 p.m. | pleb urban winery | Free, RSVP | Spend the hour painting a portrait of your bestie before revealing your masterpiece at the end.
• Taking Our Words Seriously | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Story Parlor | $7-$20 | Write, share, and learn the value of producing work within a community.

• Queer Open Mic | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge | Free | Share your voice and talent for poetry, music, comedy, or performance art at this event hosted by Blue Ridge Pride.
• Magenta Sunshine | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 8 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $17 | Hear the horns and dance to the rhythms of this local band.

• Yoga on the Mountain | Friday, Aug. 30 | 6:45 p.m. | Bearwallow Mountain | $65 | Join a two-mile round-trip hike and an hour of yoga at the summit.
• Earl Scruggs Music Festival | Friday, Aug. 30, Saturday, Aug. 31, Sunday, Sept. 1 | Times vary | Tryon International Equestrian Center | $80-$650 | Spend Labor Day Weekend jamming to bluegrass, Americana, and roots with artists like Tanya Tucker, Old Crow Medicine Show, Marty Stuart + more (psst: children 12 and under free with a GA ticket).*

• Collector’s Sale | Saturday, Aug. 31-Monday, Sept. 2 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Odyssey Clayworks | Free | The studio will showcase the impressive works of artists across the world.

• Tomorrow, Aug. 28, the McCormick Field restoration will break ground. The $38.5 million project will bring the site up to the MLB’s Professional Development League’s standards with elements including an expanded entrance, a new video board, and a new home clubhouse.

• Starting today, Aug. 27, the section of Patton Avenue from South Ann Street to North French Broad Avenue will be reduced to one lane traveling eastbound with a detour for westbound traffic. The closure will be in place for about four weeks for continued work on the Carter Ann Patton Stormwater Improvement Project.

• The owners of Kinfolk, a food truck serving delicious Southern fare with locally sourced ingredients, announced on Instagram that they’ve closed. The post shared they’re “ready for something new,” although there could be a comeback in the future. We know we’ll miss the double Kinfolk Burger.

• The city’s Design Review Committee recently approved a proposal to convert the apartments in the Grove Arcade into a hotel, although no alterations or design changes were proposed. Before the project moves forward, developers need to submit new information in response to comments from city staff. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Bountiful Cities’ FEAST program, which teaches K-8 cooking and gardening skills while incorporating STEAM programming, is fundraising to keep the program running at its partner schools. You can donate to help Bountiful Cities reach its $30,000 goal.

• Asheville Dispensary has opened up its new location inside Marquee in the River Arts District. You can shop an array of cannabis products and grab tea, coffee, and herbal beverages from the Elixir Bar.

• This Friday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 2, the NC Apple Festival will take over downtown Hendersonville. The annual Labor Day weekend event enjoys the fruits of the region’s labor and celebrates the apple industry — check out the schedule.

• Love writing as much as we do? Join the Great Smokies Writers Program to try your hand at multiple forms of creative writing, led by published writers and experienced teachers. Five-,10-, and 15-week courses start as early as late August. See Fall 2024 courses + register.*

• Small business owners, financial hurdles should never stand in the way of your success. Visit BusinessLoans.com to compare personalized financing offers + unlock funding to fuel your goals.*