Bundle up for the North Carolina little winters | We’ve officially reached the part of the year where it can be 60 degrees one day and have snow on the ground the next. Read the history + lore behind these cold snaps.
10+ women’s groups to join in Asheville | Today is International Women’s Day, so we’re highlighting professional and social groups for women in our area. Psst... we’ve added to the list since it ran earlier this week, so check out the new additions directly from our community.
WNC could finally be getting a Costco | While nothing is set in stone, the city is hearing talks for a proposed development at Enka Heritage Parkway. We talked to one of the founders of an impassioned local Facebook group on why Ashevillians are so excited.
Events
Events
Saturday, March 8
Pilates Class — In Person and Online | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Pack Library | Free | Join this monthly community workout to start your weekend on a balanced foot.
Stein Sunday at Wicked Weed Brewpub | 12-10 p.m. | Wicked Weed Brewing | Price of purchase | Every Sunday for $10 enjoy steins of all drafts (excluding sours) under 8% ABV and help keep the Sunday scaries at bay.*
Sip and Speak Spanish | 6-7:30 p.m. | Strada Asheville | $25 | Learn conversational Spanish for travel and dining in this six-week course.
Diggin Dirt | 8 p.m. | Asheville Music Hall | $18 | Enjoy a groovy end to the weekend with this West Coast Funk band.
Monday, March 10
Ticket to Ride Tournament | 6-9 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe | $7 | Hop aboard and show off your strategic skills — and earn a free game pass for the day when you sign up.
Eight Year Anniversary Celebration | Ginger’s Revenge, Riverside Tasting Room | Say “cheers” to eight years with a week of events, including live music, raffles, and beer releases.
Don’t forget to spring forward this Sunday, March 9 — daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m., so turn your clocks forward one hour. This means the sun will start setting ~7:30 p.m. in Asheville next week, giving you more time to play around our city.
Eat
Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat, according to a recent scientific review. Consider this your sign to stock up on veggies as farmers market season rolls around. (Vogue)
Try This
Have you seen the new Monopoly game? The updated version is a sign of the times — it replaces paper money with a mobile app. Of course, we’ve always preferred Asheville-opoly.(The Verge)
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at West Asheville Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Asheville yoga studios.
Malaprop’s regional fiction section is a literary goldmine. | Photo by AVLtoday
What’s better than a good book? A good book written by your neighbor. Brew up a batch of your favorite tea or coffee and get ready to meet your next read, because we’re talking about a few books written by Ashevillians and WNC residents.
“Thrill Ride” by Amy Ratcliffe | Release date: March 25, 2025 |After writing several Star Wars and Marvel books, the author is set to release her first adult rom-com at the end of this month, which takes place in a small-town theme park.
“Of Words and Water: The Story of Wilma Dykeman” by Shannon Hitchcock | Release date: April 16, 2024 | This picture book tells the story of the environmentalist’s work protecting the French Broad, complete with beautiful illustrations from Sophie Page.
“George Masa: A Life Reimagined” by Paul Bonesteel and Janet McCue | Release date: Sept. 10, 2024 | The book is the first comprehensive biography about the photographer’s life, his work documenting the land, and his role in the conservation of the Appalachian mountains.
If you haven’t made it up the mountain to Shoji Spa yet, now’s the perfect time. The spa + retreat extended their special for NC locals through March. A North Carolina ID will get you an hour-long soak in a private saltwater hot tub for $72 (normally, it’s $150+). So I apologize in advance for any typos in next week’s newsletters — it’s because my fingers are still pruney.
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