Here’s the lay of the land for the new course. | Photo via City of Asheville
Helene left the front nine holes of the Asheville Municipal Golf Course in dire straits, needing months of debris and silt removal. The golf course will eventually be restored to its original Donald Ross design, but in the meantime, you can play on a new 18-hole championship-length disc golf course.
Designed with the help of US Disc Golf Champion Chris Dickerson, the par 61 course will open to the public on Friday, Aug. 1 at 9 a.m., with two tee pad placements per hole. The blue layout measures 7,900+ feet, and the red layout extends more than 6,600 feet.
You can go ahead and book a tee time, but walk-ins are welcome. Here’s what it’ll cost you to play:
Single round: $10, $7 for locals
All-day: $18, $13 for locals
According to the city’s project page for the golf course restoration and Muni’s website, the front nine are expected to reopen in mid-2027. The back nine are open for play.
Events
Events
Wednesday, July 9
Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge Comedy Open Mic | 8-10 p.m. | Asheville Music Hall | Free | Test out some jokes or sit back and have a laugh at Asheville’s longest-running comedy open mic.
Thursday, July 10
Carolina Circus Theatre | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Sly Grog Lounge | $22+ | This lineup of performers is sure to dazzle and delight, showcasing wild feats of strength, contortion, and comedy.
Friday, July 11
Southside Block Party | Friday, July 11, Friday, Aug. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center | Free | Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy a night of food, sweets, yard games, and music from DJ Audio.
Saturday, July 12
Breakfast at Wimbledon | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Foundry Hotel | Price of purchase | Watch the matches while indulging in iconic Wimbledon dishes, like berries and cream, fish and chips, and a Pimm’s cup.
Great Smokies Writing Program Keynote Lecture | 7-8 p.m. | University of North Carolina at Asheville | $15+ | For the inaugural lecture, Brevard author Katherine Scott Crawford will read from her new novel, “The Miniaturist’s Assistant,” before speaking with acclaimed novelist Elizabeth Kostova about the book
Sunday, July 13
American Vinyl Co. Grand Opening | 4-8 p.m. | American Vinyl Co., Leicester | $0+ | Tour the new spot and score a free 7" vinyl record cut of your music — then enjoy some Hilltop ice cream, shop from Earth River Records, and catch a live show from Martha Spencer and Jake Dwyer.
AdventHealth is set to enhance the region’s healthcare service | Photo provided by AdventHealth
More access to healthcare is coming to WNC — and it’s closer than you might think.AdventHealth is expanding in Weaverville to better meet the needs of a growing community.
With plans to add 129 additional hospital beds to the approved hospital, this expansion means locals will have more support, more specialties, and more peace of mind — right in our backyard.
What to expect:
• 129 additional hospital beds
• More access to whole-person care
• Expanded services and specialties
The Patton Avenue Goodwill reopened yesterday, July 8, after part of the warehouse caught fire on Monday, closing the store and a portion of the street. Nobody was hurt, and store hours are back to normal as the company investigates the cause of the fire. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Sports
Time to ruck and roll. The 10th annual Beer City 7’s rugby tournament is back at Buncombe County Sports Complex this weekend, Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Our local teams are fundraising after losing most of their equipment to the storm. Spectating is free, and food trucks will be on-site.
Cause
Even from afar, you can extend a helping hand to our neighbors in the Piedmont in the aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal’s flooding by supporting nonprofits and offering donations to folks in need. (WRAL)
Community
Madison County hosted its first-ever Pride celebration last week on Tuesday, July 1, organized by Laurel Country Pride. Drawing more than 400 attendees, the event took place at businesses in Marshall and Hot Springs to bring support to the local LGBTQ+ community. Follow the collective on Instagram for more info on upcoming events. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Try This
The opening ceremonies are through, and the Asheville Open is underway. Bring a chair to the Aston Park Tennis Center to watch matches for free. On Friday evening, July 11, from 5 to 8 p.m., the Friday Night Lights viewing party will bring free food, a DJ, and drinks available for purchase.
Eat
Do yourself a delicious favor and pick up a Mean Pies pizza from OWL’s North Asheville location this week. And lucky you, the pizza purveyors extended their hours, now slinging perfectly crisply, cheesy pies Wednesday-Friday, 5-7:30 p.m.
State
Can’t get in at the NCDMV? You’re not alone. The appointment backlog is partly the reason why a new bill extends the driver’s license renewal period by two years. The change is valid through 2027. (WLOS)
Closed
The Cracker Barrel on Tunnel Road has permanently closed after nearly 20 years. The West Asheville location on Crowell Road, which was recently renovated, will remain open. (WLOS)
Featured Home
This tidy brick home in Bent Creek sits on a level corner lot with garden beds and a tool shed in the backyard, plus a raised patio overlooking it all. Our favorite part? Minutes from Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Park. Take a look.*
Silver and Cherry Iocovozzi, the duo behind Neng Jr.'s, have opened Harmony Wine — a cozy bar + bottle shop just down the hall from the restaurant, promising natural wine and karaoke. The shelves are fully stocked, and the spot is open this week from today, July 8, through Saturday, July 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. Pro tip: There are still a couple of reservations left at Neng Jr.'s through Saturday if you want to indulge in both.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
In the spirit of Harmony Wine’s opening, let’s go through some of our readers’ favorite places to grab a glass of vino.
“Bush Farmhouse, Black Mountain. The owner, Mark, has played a role in the introduction and distribution of South African wines since the early 90’s.” — Steve F.
“5 Walnut. Feels like Asheville….small and friendly.” — Debra W.
“Dining Room at the Inn on Biltmore and The Corner Kitchen because they have excellent selections and pairings.” — Denise R.
It’s not really a surprise that you can find any yoga experience you desire here in Asheville. Even metal yoga. “Journey through the abyss,” and release all your demons on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. at Eulogy.
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