Staff + volunteers have gathered more than 3 million pounds of debris since Helene. | Photo via MountainTrue
Asheville-based environmental nonprofit, MountainTrue, and the NC Department of Environmental Quality are working together to launch a new River Debris Cleanup Program, using $10 million in state funding to tackle the lingering damage from Tropical Storm Helene — one of the largest river cleanup efforts WNC has ever seen.
While FEMA and US Army Corps of Engineers programs have removed large debris and focused on major rivers, this collaborative cleanup effort will turn an eye toward the smaller streams and tributaries still littered with debris, trash, and bits of broken infrastructure. For the next 18 months, MountainTrue will clean up waste and stabilize stream banks across 150 miles of river in WNC.
MountainTrue will steer the program at each stage, from cleanup site selection to volunteer coordination to donor engagement.
Wine Tasting with Ben | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Botanist and Barrel | $0+ | Enjoy good wine and better company at this tasting of seasonal favorites and new pours.
Asheville Vaudeville | 8 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $26 | Take a seat for an off-the-wall showcase of burlesque, comedy, and contortion talent.
Saturday, July 19
Mushroom Log Workshop | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Fifth Season Gardening | $50 | The experts will teach you all you need to know about growing your own shiitake, oyster, or lion’s mane mushrooms — leave class with a 3-foot inoculated mushroom log and illustrated guide.
#RADstrong: Exhibition Opening Reception | 4-6 p.m. | Pink Dog Creative | Free | Explore a range of work from nine displaced River Arts District artists — 100% of sales will go straight to the artists.
Wicked Weed Brewing’s Summer Music Series with Frank Ray | 6-8 p.m. | Wicked Weed Brewing | Free | Wicked Weed’s downstairs bar is transforming to a honky tonk to kick off their Summer Country Music Series with Frank Ray, a Texas chart-topper and bilingual country star.*
Sunday, July 20
Southside Community Farms BIPOC Market | Sunday, July 20, Sunday, Sept. 14 | 1-4 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing Asheville | Free | Celebrate the summer harvest with local chefs, farmers, and craftspeople of color.
Multimedia Artist Meetup | 7-9 p.m. | Plant Bar | Free | Build community and share skills with other local multimedia artists.
Tuesday, July 22
Groovin’ on Grovemont: Las Montañitas | 6-8 p.m. | Grovemont Park, Swannanoa | Free | Bring a blanket or lawn chair and loosen up with an evening of Andean-inspired melodies.
Beginning Monday, July 21, Buncombe County Social Work is accepting donations of school supplies for about 325 kids in the local foster care system. Items including backpacks, pencils, paper, and binders will be collected at nine county centers.
Arts
The Asheville Regional Airport has partnered with River Arts District artists to install an art exhibit in the new North Concourse. “Mountain Memories” features works from 11 artists displaced by Helene. Only ticketed passengers can view the area, but we can take you on a virtual journey of the newly expanded area.
Read
Tales and ales are now on tap at Archetype. The brewery is hosting a book club in collaboration with Malaprop’s Bookstore, diving into first-person fiction. The club kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 14, discussing “The Salt Path” by Raynor Winn. If you can’t make Thursday meetings, explore another book club around town.
The city recently tested a Charboss machine to turn wood waste into biochar, a carbon-rich charcoal that improves soil quality. The small-scale, 10-day pilot program was able to turn 16 truckloads of wood waste into a small dump truck’s worth of biochar, which will be used on a trial basis in landscaping and stormwater projects.
Cause
Progress is in motion at MANNA FoodBank as the nonprofit upfits its new home to create a 16,000 sqft fridge + freezer storage space — three times the size of its previous cold storage. Concrete was poured and more materials are on the way as MANNA continues to fight food insecurity, even after losing their original facility to Helene.
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The team behind Flour tackles opening a new sports bar. | Photo via Easy Tiger
The crew behind S&W Market’s Flour Cafe is raising the bar for game day. Early this fall, just in time for football season, the team will open Easy Tiger, a classic sports bar with elevated pub grub in the former Storm Rhum Bar space.
Expect to go all in for themed watch parties with games broadcast across the 12 big screen TVs (they’re talkin’ football, fútbol, March Madness, and the Masters). During the off-season, it’s all about classic sports flicks and illustrious highlight reels.
The kitchen will be open late, cranking out burgers — both beef and falafel — fried chicken sandwiches, chopped salads, and fried shrooms and onion rings. Plus, a full brunch menu will be available on weekends.
In addition to an extensive beer and cocktail menu, the team is working on a detailed non-alcoholic menu with options that “don’t feel like an afterthought.”
No more gatekeeping. These are our top five summer essentials we wish we’d purchased sooner:
🩴 A pair of comfy + versatile Crocs sandals. Pro tip: Keep them by the front door for last-minute errands, walking the dog, and more.
🧊This No. 1 best-selling cooler backpack that features a built-in bottle opener and can fit up to 40 cans.
🧺 A waterproof blanket that’s perfect for beach days, family picnics, baby playtime, and more.
☀️ La Roche-Posay’s award-winning tinted sunscreen that’s non-greasy and fast-absorbing.
👗This flowy sundress that’s available in 20+ colors and patterns like blue floral, pink, khaki polka dot, and purple.
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.
Camp Rock is looking for a home. And no, not the musical summer camp from the Disney movie. The adorable blonde mixed-breed pup from the Asheville Humane Society. Every Wednesday, Village Pub will put a new pup in the spotlight on social (this week it’s Camp Rock’s turn) and offer a new hot dog special. Be sure to check back next week to see which cute canine takes center stage.
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