WNC Nature Center reopens this month | See directions to the new entrance and how to get early access to the center, then test your animal knowledge below.
Asked
Asked
Which option represents the biggest threat to survival that American River Otters face today?
A. Competitive beavers B. Poor water quality C. Avian flu D. Contaminated soil
Mardi Paws Adoption Day | Saturday, March 1 | 12-3 p.m. | Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center | Free | Let the good times roll — surrounded by lovable and adoptable pups.
Creole/Cajun Cooking Class at The Farm | Saturday, March 1 | 6-9 p.m. | 215 Justice Ridge Rd., Candler | $135+ | Learn how to cook with the bold flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Jazz Sundays at Ginger’s Revenge | Sunday, March 2 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge — Riverside Tasting Room | Free | Kick back with a ginger beer and take in the tunes of the weekly jazz jam hosted by Jason DeCristofaro.
Plan Ahead
Walking the Great Lakes of WNC | Monday, March 3 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center | Free | Take in the beauty of our region’s lakes with friends — advanced registration is required.
Mardi Gras at Little Jumbo | Tuesday, March 4 | Little Jumbo Bar | Keep the good times rolling with a stellar lineup of jazz musicians and craft cocktails.
Lunch and Learn: Hurricanes and Climate Change| Wednesday, March 5 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | The North Carolina Arboretum | Hear about hurricane-related trends, impacts, responses, and resilience from climate scientists.
Did you know the Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Asheville this month? If you answered “no,” be sure to read our monthly Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for each month. You’ll never be out of the loop again.
Drink
Starbucks will cut 13 drinks from its offerings next week, with plans to shrink its menu by 30% by September. If you were faithful to the Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino (say that five times fast), find your fix at a local coffee shop instead. (Business Insider)
The Word
Telephobia. It’s a word to describe the fear some people — primarily Generation Z — have of making or getting phone calls. If your friend prefers the written word over a call, send them this newsletter as a subtle message that you’d like to hang out this weekend. (CNBC)
Closing
In case you missed it, Joann Fabrics is closing all of its stores — including its Asheville location. Be sure to check out these local alternatives to big box retailers. (Fast Company)
City Guide
City Guide
Grab lunch for under $10 in Asheville
Plates are piled high at Little Pig BBQ. | Photo by AVLtoday
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Asheville. Check out this list of 35+ places where lunch for one costs $10 or less.
We know proximity is key when it comes to a midday meal, so we’ve broken these spots up into their respective sides of town: Downtown, West Asheville, South Asheville, East Asheville, and North Asheville.
You can also take advantage of many of these deals with Kickback AVL, our one and only locally owned food delivery service.
Downtown
The S&W Market, 56 Patton Ave.
There are several vendors you can visit for a less-than-$10 lunch — hit up Buxton Chicken Palace for tenders or “The Basic” sandwich, or Farm Dogs for a juicy hot dog or brat.
West Asheville
Pupuseria Patty, 1563 Patton Ave. It’s all about the pupusas here, baby. For $3 or less, you can get nearly any kind of pupusa — from pollo con queso to pupusa de Camaron. Trust us, you won’t need many to fill your stomach for hours.
Having been born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, beignets were often a special treat on Saturday mornings growing up. I can still remember waking up to the smell of hot oil and powdered sugar wafting through our house. In honor of Mardi Gras, I will be attempting to make some myself this weekend. However, if it doesn’t work out — which is highly likely — I’ll head to Hole Donuts for the next best thing.
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