conservative officials and protecting the Constitution. No meetings in July and December. Stand for Peace • TUESDAYS, 5-6pm - Stand for peace with Veterans for Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, War Resisters League, Military Families Speak Out, Buncombe Green Party and other peace mongers at Pack Place, intersection of Patton and Biltmore Avenues. Info: 582-5180.
Seniors & Retirees Henderson County Senior Softball League The league is always looking for new players, age 50 and older. Weather permitting, they play year-round. Info: 698-3448 or www. LJRsoftball.com. • TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS Morning games at Jackson Park in Hendersonville. Lakeview Senior Center 401 S. Laurel Circle, Black Mountain. Info: 669-8610. • TH (12/10) - Van Clan: Attend N.C. Stage’s performance of It’s a Wonderful Life in downtown Asheville. $32 includes a ticket and transportation. Walk Wise, Drive Smart Aimed at senior citizens, but open to everyone. Walks are canceled in the event of bad weather. Info: 457-6166 or www.walkwise.org. • TH (12/3), 10am - Urban walk through the neighborhoods of Hyman Heights, Haywood Forest and Druid Hills. The walk will begin
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WNC .NET Developers Guild A developer group dedicated to promoting Microsoft .NET technology and education to the software developer community in the Asheville area. Info: www.wncdotnet.com or 398-0694. • 2nd TUESDAYS, 6-8:30pm - Meet at ImageSmith Communications, 19 Walden Dr., Arden. The meetings feature food, networking and a technical presentation. See website for directions and presentation details.
ChainFree Asheville A nonprofit, all-volunteer effort dedicated to improving the welfare of dogs living outdoors on chains and in pens in Asheville and Buncombe County. Info: www.chainfreeasheville.org or 450-7736. • SUNDAYS, 11am-3pm - Come help a chained dog experience freedom. No experience necessary. Meets 4 times a month within Asheville or Buncombe County to build a fence for a chained dog. Haywood County Animal Shelter Located at 245 Hemlock St., Waynesville. Info: 4569340. • Through SU (1/3) Haywood County Animal Shelter, Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation and Aidan’s Fund are teaming up to help people adopt a shelter pet. A portion of the adoption fee for pets will be paid. Info: 246-9050. Transylvania Animal Alliance Group For information about T.A.A.G., or donations of time or resources, 9663166, taagwags@citcom. net, www.taagwags.org or www.taag.petfinder.com. • SATURDAYS, 11am4pm - Adoption Days at PETsMART on Airport Road in Arden. View adoptable animals on the Web site.
Business & Careers A-B Tech Classes Registration & info: www. abtech.edu/ce. • TH (12/3), 1-5pm - “Herbal Holiday Gifts.” Herbs such as frankincense and myrrh enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being. Learn to make easy, affordable gifts from healing herbs. $35. Asheville SCORE Counselors to Small Business If your business could use some help, SCORE is the place to start. Free and confidential. To make an appointment: 271-4786. Our offices are located in the Federal Building, 151 Patton Ave., Rm. 259. Veterans may attend any SCORE seminar at no charge. Info: www.ashevillescore.org.
• TH (12/3), 6-9pm - “Advanced Internet.” Designed to give participants the information they need to promote their Web sites. At the Small Business Center, Rm. 2046, on the A-B Tech Enka Campus. $30 at the door. To register: 274-1142. Asheville Strategic Alliance An Asheville-area based group of communityminded professionals who conduct free public seminars on financial and legal issues. ASA is located at 149 S. Lexington Ave. Info: www.AshevilleStrategicAllia nce.com. • TH (12/10), 6-7pm - “Interview and Selection ... Making the Right Hire.” Stephen H. Murphy, President of Carolina HR Partners, will provide an overview of the process so that business owners can make the right hiring choices. RSVP: lmgothberg@ yahoo.com. Creative Career Consortium: A Network for “What’s Next” • TU (12/8), 3-4:30pm - Join other jobseekers, entrepreneurs, tele-commuters and career changers in action-oriented work groups that will help you reach your goals. Register at www.meetup.com/ Creative-Careers-AVL. Free, but donations accepted. Info: cccavl@yahoo.com. Events at Montreat College Events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. • SA (12/5), 10am - Information session
on adult-focused degree programs at Montreat’s Asheville Campus located behind the Biltmore Square Mall. Info: 667-5044.
OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling Formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service of WNC. OnTrack offers services to improve personal finances. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are free and held at 50 S. French Broad Ave., Ste. 222. Info: 255-5166 or www.ontrackwnc.org. • TH (12/3), 5:30-6:30pm - “Don’t Shop Until You Drop.” Learn how to avoid excessive shopping, spending and stress this holiday season. Free. WNC Insurance Professionals • 2nd TUESDAYS, 6-8pm Meeting at Adams & Brown Insurance Agency, 2144 Hendersonville Rd., Arden. WNCIP is the local association of NAIW. Our focus is education and professional development for anyone working in or around the insurance industry. Info: www.naiw.org.
Health Programs & Support Groups Announcing • Amie’s DeeLishUs Gluten Free Goodies! (pd.) Cookies, Muffins and Sweet breads. • Gluten free and gluten free/vegan. • Holiday Gift Baskets • Catering. Call Amie: (828) 505-7223. Made with Love...but NO Gluten! EFT • Yes It Really Works!
(pd.) Learn the basics in 1 hour ($45) and take charge of your own wellbeing. The Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) offer impressive results for easing physical discomforts, relieving feelings of unease and changing the behaviors and habits that are holding you back. Call The Water Lily Wellness Salon (828) 505-3288. www.waterlilysalon.com Professional Help For Overshoppers/ Overspenders (pd.) Stop the pain of Overshopping and Overspending • Discover triggers and cues • Learn specific tools, strategies and techniques • Break the cycle of overspending • Overcome the urge to splurge this holiday season • Develop mindfulness in making decisions. Call 231-2107. Shoji Spa Discounts and Events (pd.) • Locals Discount: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. • SPArty: Wednesday evenings, 6-8 p.m. Drinks, food and music, free. 828-299-0999. www.shojiretreats.com ADD/ADHD Meetup Group • MO (12/7), 7-8:30pm - Free meetup. Join other local adults dealing with ADD or ADHD. Gather to share your experiences, progress and thoughts with one another. Discuss the latest information, programs and treatments. Discussion topic: “Handling holiday stress.” Sponsored by www.adhdcenterforsuccess.com.
Adult Children Of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families ACOAs continue “survival” behaviors they had as children, which no longer serve them as adults. Come learn how to grow in recovery and become the person you are meant to be through this 12-step fellowship. Info: 545-9648. • FRIDAYS, 7-8:30pm - Meets at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families • MONDAYS, 7-8:30pm - Open 12-step meeting at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St., Asheville. Rear entrance; first room on left. Info: 298-6600 or maybloomer@yahoo.com. Al-Anon Al-Anon is a support group for the family and friends of alcoholics. More than 33 groups are available in the WNC area. Info: 800-2861326 or www.wnc-alanon. org. • WEDNESDAYS, 8-9pm - Newcomers meeting and discussion: West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road, across from Ingles. Enter through parking lot door. Info: 2250515. • WEDNESDAYS, 12:151:15pm - Step study: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 686-8131. • THURSDAYS, 7pm - Discussion meeting for parents of children with addictions: West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690
Haywood Road, across from Ingles. Info: 2426197. • FRIDAYS, 8pm - The Lambda (GLBT) group of Al-Anon is a gay-friendly support group for families and friends of alcoholics, and holds their weekly candlelight meeting at All Souls Cathedral, 3 Angle St. Info: 670-6277 (until 9pm). • FRIDAYS, 12:30-1:30pm - Discussion meeting: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 686-8131. • FRIDAYS, 6:30pm - Discussion meeting for couples only: All Souls Cathedral, 3 Angle St. Info: 676-0485. • SATURDAYS, 10am - Al-Anon North: Meeting at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. • SATURDAYS, 10am - Saturday Serenity at St Mary’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Charlotte and Macon. Beginners welcome. • SATURDAYS, Noon - Weaverville discussion meeting at First Baptist Church on N. Main St., next to the library. Enter via side glass doors. • SUNDAYS, 5-6pm - Discussion meeting: West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road. Info: 281-1566. • MONDAYS, 12-1pm - Discussion meeting: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 686-8131. • TUESDAYS, 7pm - Discussion meeting:
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