of a teenager's dream to perform on a local TV dance show and her attempts to integrate the show during the 1960s. Fri. & Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $15-$25. flat roCk playhoUse Mainstage: Highway 225, Flat Rock. Downtown location: 125 South Main St., Hendersonville. Info: www. flatrockplayhouse.org or 693-0731. • WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS until (10/28) - Zelda, An American Love Story, a production about Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald's "rise, fall and their almost divine desire to rise once more." Performed on the Mainstage. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Wed., Thurs., Sat., Sun., 2pm. $40/discounts for seniors, AAA members, military personnel and students. • TUESDAYS through SUNDAYS (10/13) until (10/31) - The Rocky Horror Show, a stage adaptation of the classic movie, tells the story of "two clean-cut kids taking refuge in the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist from outer space who is about to unveil his greatest creation." Performed at the downtown location. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Thurs. & Sun., 2pm. $35/discounts for seniors, AAA members, students and groups. montford park players • THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS (10/11) until (10/28), 7:30pm - The Montford Park Players present Macbeth, Shakespeare's tale of "power, ambition, deceit, murder and Macbeth’s rise to King of Scotland." Held in the Masonic Temple Theatre, 80 Broadway St. Pay-what-we're-worth night Oct. 11. $15/$12 in advance. Info: www. montfordparkplayers.org. performanCes at diana wortham theatre Located at 2 South Pack Square. Info: www.dwtheatre.com or 2574530. • SA (10/13), 11am - The Asheville Puppetry Alliance will present Sleeping Beauty. Ages 4 and up. $8. Info: www.ashevillepuppetry. org. smoky moUntain CommUnity theatre 134 Main St., Bryson City. Info: www.smctheatre.com or 488-8227. • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS (10/12) until (10/22), 7:30pm Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, a murder mystery set during a snow storm at Monkswell Manor Guest House. Final performance on Monday, Oct. 22. $8/$5 children. the maGnetiC field 372 Depot St. Info: www.themagneticfield.com or 257-4003. • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS until (10/13), 7:30pm - MILF: The Musical, a "family-friendly tale of inappropriate love." $16 Fri. & Sat./$13 Thurs. • FR (10/12), 11pm - Magnetic Midnight, a monthly open mic for all artists of all types. Submit pieces of theatre, music, dance, poetry or performance art at 10pm. The first 13 works will be accepted. $5.
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Info: ataylor@ashevillehabit.org or 210-9377.
aarp foUndation tax-aide • Through TH (10/25) - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide seeks volunteers to provide free tax preparation services to those with low or middle incomes. A meeting will be held on oct. 25 at 9:30am at the Hendersonville Library, 301 N. Washington St. Info: 891-1026.
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asheville area habitat for hUmanity • Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity seeks computer proficient, personable individuals to serve as volunteer office administrative support. Four-hour weekly shifts available. Info: 210-9377.
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biG brothers biG sisters of wnC Located at 50 S. French Broad Ave., Room 213, in the United Way building. The organization matches children from single-parent homes with adult mentors. Info: www.bbbswnc. org or 253-1470. • Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers to mentor 1 hr/week in schools and after-school programs. Volunteers 18 and older are also needed to share outings in the community twice a month with youth from single-parent homes. Activities are free or low-cost. Optional information sessions on oct. 9 and oct. 25 at noon in the United Way building, 50 S. French Broad Ave., Room 213. bUnCombe CoUnty Jail • Volunteers are sought for a variety of programs with inmates from Buncombe County Jail. Must be 21 years or older. Info: 989-9459. Children first/Cis • Children First/CIS, an after school program for elementary school children living in public and low income housing, seeks volunteers at its Project MARCH Learning Centers. Mon.-Thurs., 2:30-5:30pm; weekly volunteering is encouraged. Info: www.childrenfirstbc.org or 768-2072. CoUnCil on aGinG • Volunteers are needed to drive seniors to doctor appointments as part of the Call-A-Ride program. Volunteers use their own vehicles; mileage reimbursement is available. Info: www.coabc.org or 277-8288. habitat for hUmanity • Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers for its Home Repair program. Use existing skills or gain new ones while helping low-income homeowners make improvements to their homes. No experience or long-term commitment necessary. Info: 210-9383. • Volunteers are needed to clean donated items and unload trucks at the organization's ReStore. Regular commitment not required.
• Hope to Home seeks dishes, silverware, coffee mugs, microwaves, cleaning supplies and more to support homeless individuals moving into permanent housing. Info and drop-off location: byronb@ buncombe.main.nc.us or angela@ mothergroveavl.org.
Located at 31 College Place, Building B, Suite 221. Info: 2543442, ext. 205. • Volunteers are needed to tutor adults in basic literacy skills including reading, writing, math and English as a second language. No prior tutoring experience required. Tutors will receive 15 hours of training as well as ongoing support from certified professionals. Orientation will be held oct. 31 and nov. 1. Info: literacytutors@litcouncil.com. motherlove mentor • The YWCA MotherLove program seeks volunteers to provide support and encouragement to teen mothers. A commitment of eight hours per month required. Info: 254-7206. ms serviCe day • SA (10/13) - Join teams of volunteers to complete household projects, such as yard work and cleaning, for those affected by the limitations of multiple sclerosis. Volunteers will receive breakfast and lunch. Group meets at the YWCA, 185 South French Broad Ave. Info: MScommunityWNC@ gmail.com. partners Unlimited • Partners Unlimited, a program for at-risk youth ages 10-18, seeks volunteer tutors and website assistance. Info: partnersunlimited@juno. com or 281-2800. proJeCt linUs • Project Linus, a volunteer group which provides handmade blankets to children in crisis, seeks new members. Info: 645-8800. the rathbUn Center • The Rathbun Center, a nonprofit corporation which provides free lodging for patients or their caregivers staying in Asheville for medical treatment, seeks volunteers to support and register guests. Info: www.rathbuncenter.org or 2510595. Calendar deadline The deadline for free and paid listings is 5 p.m. wednesday, one week prior to publication. Questions? Call (828)251-1333,
LOVE ASHEVILLE’S GO LOCAL S ’ T I D DIRECTORY ANFREE! IS COMING! Asheville’s buy-local network is growing: Its premier printed directory comes out in December and will detail the special offers that network businesses will be offering in 2013 to Go Local card-carrying shoppers. There is no cost for area businesses to participate, although they must agree to
provide a discount or special incentive when a network customer shows their Love Asheville – Go Local Card. Area residents join the network by purchasing a Go Local card for $15, which is good the entire calendar year. Three local groups are taking the network to the next level: The Asheville Grown Business Alliance, Asheville City Schools Foundation and Mountain Xpress. Xpress will publish 40,000 directories in December. The network is only open to independent, locally owned businesses.
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