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• Rhythms of Parenting | Friday, Sept. 13-Friday, Nov. 1 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Cooperative Coffeeshop | $30+ | Bring your little ones for a music class followed by an educational parenting circle.
• Science of Eating | Friday, Sept. 13 | 6-7 p.m. | Tempie Avery Montford Community Center | Free | Enjoy edible experiments as you explore the scientific side of mouth-watering foods.

• Trial to Table September Celebration | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Ivory Road, Arden | $25+ | Sample selections of Utopian Seed Project’s trial produce, try small bites from local chefs, and see a bitter melon cooking demonstration.
• Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 5:30-6:45 p.m. | Asheville Masonic Temple | $43 | Spread your wings and break free with the music of these rock icons.
• Fall Into Dance | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Pack Square Park | $20 | Sit under the stars and welcome in the new season with the Asheville Ballet’s show of all original choreography.

• Invasive Plant Removal Workday | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1-5 p.m. | Richmond Hill Park | Free | Lend some horticultural help to MountainTrue as the team trains volunteers to identify and control invasive species.
• Inked | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 8:30 p.m. | Divination Tattoo West | $18+ | Get ready for a set from energetic comedian Ben Roy — all performed while getting a mystery tattoo from artist Chris Evens.

• Contact Improv Dance | Monday, Sept. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Stephens-Lee Community Center | Free | Explore unscripted movement in connection with community.

1. Have your pup take this quick quiz (or take it for them — we don’t mind)
2. Receive expert recs for recipes + portions
3. Get meals delivered to your door (and rekindle relationship with mailman)
4. Eat, zoomie, repeat. Welcome to mealtime with Ollie.

• Garnish your cocktails with a literary twist. Character Study is now open in the former home of Alley Cat Social Club on Haywood Road. Owned by the folks behind Little Jumbo, the bar offers cozy nooks for signature cocktails and a selection of reads from Bagatelle Books. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• The section of I-40 East between Exit 46B and Exit 50 will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Sept. 13, to allow crews to work on the bridges over Hominy Creek and Hominy Creek Road. It will reopen on Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 a.m. Explore the detours.

• The City of Asheville’s Festival of Neighborhoods, originally scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 14, has been canceled because of inclement weather. A plan for rescheduling was not shared, but organizers said that they “look forward to working with neighborhoods, vendors and community organizations to offer this event again.”

• YMCA of WNC and the League of Women Voters will poll together for a voter registration drive on Tuesday, Sept. 17. In recognition of National Voter Registration Day, all YMCAs in the area will be staffed with folks who can help you get registered, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m.

• Devil’s Foot Beverage Company and Earth Fare are teaming up for free screenings of “Common Ground,” an award-winning documentary on regenerative agriculture, at The Mule. The Wednesday, Sept. 18 screening will start with a panel discussion, and the Thursday, Sept. 19 screening will include a vendor fair. Reserve your free spot.

• September is Preparedness Month, and Buncombe County shared resources for staying safe during an emergency. Explore the essentials for making a plan, creating an emergency kit, staying informed, and building a network. Pro tip: You can sign up for BC Alerts, which provide emergency notifications.

• Pawpaw season is upon us, but you don’t have to scour the stores or the farmers market stalls. The Asheville Edibles Map offers an easy filter to find, pick, peel, and eat the fruit (plus, lots of other local edibles, like serviceberries and apples).

• Do you have a favorite restaurant? What about a pet-friendly spot? We want you to use your voice + passion for local biz and vote for AVLtoday’s Best. Voting ends Friday, Sept. 20.

• It’s official — McCormick Field broke ground on a major $38.5 million renovation project that will transform the site into an upgraded baseball stadium + year-round, multipurpose facility. Get the deets on the upgrades to be excited about.*

• This home’s immaculate interior looks like it sprang right out of the pages of Southern Living. We especially love the vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen, and expansive windows overlooking the 13+ acre property. See the stunning space.*

• Balance transfer cards: One of the best-kept secrets for managing credit card debt. This card gives you almost two years to pay off your existing balance, sans interest — plus, that sweet, sweet cash back.*

• Level up your fall wardrobe with this stylish and versatile men’s quarter zip sweater. Its sophisticated mock neck design makes it perfect for both casual and formal wear.*