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🧹 It’s a clean sweep
Give your gently used items new life. | Photo by AVLtoday
You’ve swept, scrubbed, scoured, sorted, dusted, decluttered, disinfected, and washed. Now, the hard part: What to do with it all? Here are a few places where you can donate items, help locals in need, and support community causes.
For the stuff in the back of the closet
If your drawers are filled with solo socks or other clothing in no condition to be donated, Buncombe County’s textile recycling program can give them new life — drop off clean items in the bins at the landfill and transfer station.
For the furniture gathering dust
Send big items like couches, dressers + working appliances (even your car) to the Asheville Habitat for Humanity ReStore or schedule a pick-up if you can’t transport items yourself. If you think your item may be especially valuable, get it appraised by Brunk Auctions during its Friday, March 20 Valuation Day fundraiser for the nonprofit.
The new location will introduce an expanded dinner and full bar menu. | Photo by Jason B. James
Coming Soon
All Day Darling will break ground on its second location this Thursday, March 19 — and you’re invited. The restaurant is expected to open in 2027 on Fairview Road in Oakley with breakfast, lunch, and an expanded dinner and bar menu.
Seasonal
What’s that sound? Hummingbirds are returning to Asheville, including the red-throated hummingbird. The migratory species is expected to pass through our area April 1-15 as they venture north for the warmer months. See what other birds you can expect to spot. (AccuWeather)
Opening
The Swan has found a nest. You may know Kristen Oxtoby from her fabulous statement earring brand These Hollow Hills, and now she’s branching out to open The Swan, a hybrid plant shop, gathering space, and spritz bar in Black Mountain. Keep up with the journey on IG.
Learn
Learn the physics of ghost riding the whip with the Asheville Museum of Science. For the opening of its “Gear Up: The Science of Bikes” exhibit, the museum is hosting an adults-only night this Thursday, March 19 with hands-on science, craft beer, a DJ set, and appearances from local cycling groups.
Biz
Save energy and money. Asheville and Buncombe County have launched NC C-PACE, a program helping commercial property owners finance energy, water, and resiliency upgrades. A free info session is set for Wednesday, March 18.
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Asheville may have lost Treasure Club, but for a cool $1.65 million, you can bring the club to your crib. This absolutely wild West Asheville home was recently featured on the viral @zillowgonewild account, “dubbed the final boss of Asheville bachelorette houses.”
These No. 1 best-selling hotel collection pillows that deliver all-night comfort with cooling technology and double-edge stitching. Bonus: They’re machine washable for easy care.
If you needle little help learning how to knit, this is the event for you. On Thursday, March 26, East Fork will welcome Dani from Black Mountain Yarn Shop to teach you how to craft your own wool coasters. Grab a ticket to attend.
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