Have a very Southern Thanksgiving with Rocky’s. | Photo via Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack
If you want to celebrate the day of thanks, but don’t want to (or can’t) cook a full dinner this year, don’t quit Thanksgiving cold turkey. We’ve got you covered with where to dine in + carry out for Thanksgiving dinner.
Bonus: You’ll be supporting our local restaurants while enjoying your scrumptious feast. What could be butter?
Where to dine in:
Pack’s Tavern, 20 S. Spruce St. | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The annual buffet features fare like turkey, dressing, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, collards, sweet potatoes, and desserts. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Where to carry out:
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, 1455 Patton Ave. + 3749 Sweeten Creek Rd. | Order by Sunday, Nov. 24 Pimento cheese, deviled eggs with candied bacon, mac and cheese, and banana pudding are highlights from this menu. Everything is served cold with heating instructions.
Where to shop:
Hickory Nut Gap Pre-order a turkey from the Fairview farm — you’ll put down a $20 deposit and pay the rest based on weight when you pick it up.
Due to the storm, some events on our website may be canceled or postponed. Please check the event links and websites to confirm details before attending.
Monday, Nov. 11 Mental Health Monday | 2 p.m. | Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce | Free | Dr. Stephanie Citron of All Souls Counseling Center will host a session titled “Tools for Resilience” — attend in person or via Zoom.
Wicked Weed Brewpub Reopening | Monday, Nov. 11 | 12-9 p.m. | Wicked Weed Brewing | Free | Wicked Weed welcomes you back with a full beer, wine, and cocktail menu, plus limited food every day from to 9 p.m.*
Tuesday, Nov. 12 West Asheville Tailgate Market | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | 718 Haywood Rd. | Free | Browse produce, baked goods, eggs, meat, crafts, beauty products, and more from local vendors.
Spanish Conversation Practice Group | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Free | Join other intermediate-level Spanish speakers for discussion prompts, icebreaker games, and guest speakers.
Wednesday, Nov. 13 Cherokee Storytellers Session 3 | 1-3 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Free, RSVP | Join oral historians from the Eastern Band of Cherokee to explore the values of Cherokee Society as reflected in traditional stories and everyday life.
WNC Healing: Community Breathwork | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | The Restoration Asheville | Free | Focus on destressing and healing in a calming and supportive environment.
Thursday, Nov. 14
An Oregon Thanksgiving | 6-8 p.m. | Quench! Wine Bistro | $150 | Sample a selection of wines from Ken Wright Cellars that pair perfectly with a Thanksgiving-inspired dinner.
Veterans Day. A ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA Medical Center, and author + US Army CSM (Ret.) Sa’eed Mustafa will be the keynote speaker. Although city and county offices will be closed today, distribution sites and community care stations will remain open.
Community
As of early morning on Friday, Nov. 8, turbidity in the North Fork reservoir was below 17 NTUs. The plan for treating the reservoir this week remains the same — a third round of aluminum sulfate and caustic soda is scheduled to begin this afternoon or tomorrow morning. Find an update on the William DeBruhl plant (aka Bee Tree).
Announced
Asheville Parks and Recreation programming is returning tomorrow, Nov. 10. There are a few limitations to events, though — cooking classes, field trips, and some outdoor events remain canceled due to challenges with potable water delivery, transportation, and inaccessible outdoor spaces. Check out some upcoming happenings.
Concert
On Sunday, Nov. 17, an exciting lineup of local artists will perform at Big Love for Salvage Station, a benefit concert supporting Salvage Station employees. Make a suggested donation to grab tickets for the show at Asheville Music Hall.
Community
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Cane Creek Pool has been moved to the Asheville Mall at 3 S. Tunnel Rd., across from Bath and Body Works. The center serves as a one-stop shop to get in-person assistance from FEMA and the Small Business Administration.
Health
Dogwood Health Trust awarded Buncombe County a grant of $510,000 to establish the Ujima Collective Healing Space, which will offer recovery support and resources centered around BIPOC populations. Grant money will be used to hire two Peer Support Specialists, a Community Health Worker, and other logistical roles.
Cause
Speaking of Turkey Day, Pisgah Fitness is hosting the Turkey Delivery Dash on Tuesday, Nov. 19, where participants will embark on a four-mile run while carrying a turkey, and deliver it to 12 Baskets Cafe to be donated. Bring your own 12-15 lb. turkey — you can RSVP or join the run the day of.
Health
This innovative device is changing the game of hearing aids. Its dual-processing systems separate speech from background noise, ensuring you never miss a beat. (Bonus: They’re rechargeable, comfortable, nearly invisible, and app-controlled.) Claim your free consultation.*
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Updates + need-to-know information
Read up on news of two grant programs. | Photo by AVLtoday
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Note: There will not be a Buncombe County community briefing this morning due to the holiday.
Friday, Nov. 8
Homeowner Grant Program applications reopening
Buncombe County is reopening applications for the 2024 Homeowner Grant Program to give folks impacted by Helene more time to apply. The program, which offers qualified homeowners assistance for housing-related costs, is now open through Friday, Nov. 15.
Helene Recovery Grant Funds
In late October, Asheville City Council authorized the reallocation of existing city resources to fund Helene Recovery Grants through nonprofit partners. Those nonprofit partners have now been identified.
Mountain BizWorks will distribute Business Stabilization funds, currently totaling $704,000
Eblen Charities will distribute Rental Assistance funds, currently totaling $500,000
Asheville Regional Coalition for Home Repair (Habitat for Humanity, Mountain Housing Opportunities, Poder Emma, and Community Action Opportunities) will distribute Home Repair funds, currently totaling $750,000
Information on where to apply for grants is coming soon.
Your favorite Nordstrom item on sale, since the store’s limited-time fall sale ends tonight. We’re seeing: discounts on cashmere sweaters, leather loafers, and crisp white fashion sneakers.
It was beautiful seeing the community come out to support the artists of the RAD over the weekend at RADFest 1.0. If you couldn’t make it to the neighborhood’s soft opening celebration, there are still plenty of ways to support our arts community, especially as the holiday season approaches. This Saturday, Nov. 16, Pisgah Brewing is hosting its annual Holiday Craft Fair, showcasing the works of a plethora of WNC artists — the brewery will also release the Pisgah RAD Lager, with a portion of proceeds supporting the River Arts District Artists Foundation.
