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books for bolivia What: A holiday auction to benefit BiblioWorks’ efforts to bring libraries to Bolivia. Where: Loretta's Cafe, 114 N. Lexington Ave. When: Friday, Dec. 7, from 8-11 p.m. $15. Info: biblioworks.org Why: "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free," said abolitionist Frederick Douglass. BiblioWorks, an Asheville-based international nonprofit, has taken this statement to heart. Since 2005, the organization has promoted literacy in some of Bolivia's most impoverished regions. The organization has built libraries, supplied books and trained librarians to bring the joy of reading to Bolivians who might not otherwise have access to the written word. At BiblioWorks’ upcoming benefit and holiday auction, help bring books into the hands of Bolivians. Gypsy jazz band One Leg Up will bring the music and Highland Brewing Company will bring the beer. All you need is your wallet and a passion for literacy. Auction items include massage and yoga sessions, day passes to Shoji Spa, Asheville art and Bolivian weavings. If you can't make it to the auction, Biblioworks accepts donations year-round. Or pack your bags for South America and volunteer directly. Rural Bolivia might seem far away, but BiblioWorks has the power to connect Asheville to libraries around the world.
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uNitED WAY cOMMuNitY gRANtS • Through FR (1/18) - The United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County will accept applications from local nonprofits for its community grants in the fields of education, income and health through Jan. 18. Info and orientation dates: www.unitedwayabc.org or 255-0696.
• Asheville Affiliates will accept applications from local nonprofits for its fundraising parties. Info: www.ashevilleaffiliates.com/application. AShEviLLE ARt iN thE pARk gRANt • Through FR (12/14) - Asheville Art in the Park grant applications will be accepted by the Asheville Area Arts Council through Dec. 14. Info: www. ashevillearts.com. EcO ARtS AWARD • Through TU (1/15) - Eco Arts Awards will accept submissions for its songwriting, art, literature, video, photography and repurposed-material competitions through Jan. 15. Info: www.ecoartsawards.com. fRENch bROAD MENSA • Through (1/15) - French Broad Mensa will accept scholarship applications through Jan. 15. Info: www. mensafoundation.org/scholarships. MONtfORD pARk pLAYERS • Through WE (12/26) - Montford Park Players will accept applications from those interested in directing its upcoming productions through Dec. 26. Info: john.russell@montfordparkplayers.org. ROSE pOSt cREAtivE NONfictiON cOMpEtitiON • Through TH (1/17) - The Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition will accept submissions through Jan. 17.
WNc ARtiStS pOStcARD ShOW • Through TU (1/1) - The Asheville Area Arts Council will accept submissions for the WNC Artists Postcards Show through Jan. 1. Info: www.ashevillearts.com/ waanc-postcard-show.
bENEfITs AppALAchiAN OYStER bASh AND bOiL • SA (12/8), 1-7pm - The Appalachian Oyster Bash and Boil, to benefit RiverLink and the Downtown Marshall Association, will feature a seafood cookout, live music and local beer. Held at Marshall High Studios, Blannahassett Island, Marshall. $8/$6 in advance. $6 per seafood bowl. Info: www.downtownmarshallnc.com or www/brownpapertickets.com. bE A SANtA tO A SENiOR • Through SU (12/9) - Be a Santa to a Senior, to benefit Meals on Wheels and seniors in need, will collect unwrapped gifts at Walgreen’s, 841 Merrimon Ave. and 1835 Hendersonville Road. Select the name of a senior and view their gift
request on the store's Christmas tree. Info: www.beasantatoasenior. com or 274-4406. buNcOMbE cOuNtY REScuE SquAD • TH (12/6), 6pm - A benefit concert, to support the buncombe county Rescue Squad, will feature music by The Gentlemen and Joshua and Crooked Pine. Held at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain. $15. Info: www.whitehorseblackmountain.com or 669-0816. chiLDREN fiRSt/ciS hOLiDAY giviNg pROgRAM • Through MO (12/10) - A holiday giving program, to benefit children served by children first/ciS, invites the public to sponsor a child's holiday wishes for toys, clothes, books and necessities. Info, registration and drop-off location: 252-4810 or 768-3012. DiAMOND bRAND OutDOORS • Through SU (12/23) - Diamond Brand Outdoors, 2623 Hendersonville Road, Arden, will donate one percent of holiday sales to the YMcA of Western North carolina. Info: www.diamondbrand. com. fOR thE ROck • TU (12/11), 7pm - For The Rock, to benefit flat Rock playhouse, will feature performances by Vagabond company members. Held at the Mainstage, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. $25. Info: www.flatrock-
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playhouse.org. fuLL MOON WOLfDOg fARM • TH (12/13), 7:30pm - A benefit event, to support full Moon Wolfdog farm Rescue and Sanctuary, will be held at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Info: www.whitehorseblackmountain.com or 669-0816. gRAtEfuL StEpS fOuNDAtiON • SU (12/9), 2-5pm - An afternoon of author appearances, food, silent auctions and raffles, to benefit the grateful Steps foundation, will be held at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain. $12. Info: www. whitehorseblackmountain.com or 669-0816. hANDMADE ORNAMENt SALE • Through MO (12/24) - Hand in Hand Gallery, 2720 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, will host a handmade ornament sale to benefit the backpack program. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Dec. 24 until 3pm. Prices vary. Info: www.handinhandgallery.com or 697-7719. hOLiDAY giviNg tREE • Through FR (12/14) - Fairview Library, 1 Taylor Road, will accept new books valued at $10 or more for its Holiday Giving Tree program. Books will be distributed to local children in need. Info: 250-6484. hOLiDAY hOMEcOMiNg bENEfit • SA (12/8), 7pm - A holiday homecoming concert, to support Swannanoa valley christian
Ministries, habitat for humanity and Women's prisons Ministries, will be held at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain. $15. Info: www. whitehorseblackmountain.com or 669-0816. hOLiDAY pEt fOOD DRivE • Through TU (12/25) - Animal Hospital of North Asheville will match pet food donations to be distributed to the Asheville humane Society, Animal compassion Network and brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Dog and cat food, blankets and toys will be collected at 1 Beaverdam Road. Info: www.ahna.net or 253-3393. hOLiDAY tOuR Of ARtiSt StuDiOS • SA (12/8) - The Holiday Tour of Artist Studios, to benefit tc Arts council's Arts-in-Schools program, will feature more than a dozen artists. $20. Info and map: www.artsofbrevard.org or 884-2787. • FR (12/7), 5-7pm - A kick-off party will be held at a private home. $50. Info, tickets and location: 884-2787. hOMEtOWN hOLiDAY JAM • TH (12/13), 8pm - The Hometown Holiday Jam, to benefit Mission childrens hospital and Manna food bank, will feature Mike Barnes and Friends, Sons of Ralph, Marc Keller Band and others. Held at The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave. $10 plus one canned good. Info: www. theorangepeel.net. JOuRNEY4YOuth • SU (12/9), 9pm-midnight - A benefit concert, to support Journey4YOuth,
will feature music by Brian Ernst and Paul Cataldo. Held at The Emerald Lounge, 112 N. Lexington Ave. $10 suggested donation. Info: www.journey4youth.org. LAZOOM tOYS fOR tOtS • TH (12/6), 6 & 7pm - LaZoom will host a toys for tots bus tour featuring live music. Departs from The Thirsty Monk, 92 Patton Ave. $15/$5 with unwrapped toy. Info and registration: www.lazoomtours.com or 225-6932. MAkE-A-WiSh fOuNDAtiON bENEfit cONcERt • TH (12/6), 7:30pm - A benefit concert to support the Make-AWish foundation will feature Velvet Truckstop, the Shane Pruitt Band, Rock Academy and others. Held at The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave. $12. Info: www.theorangepeel.net. NiA DANcE JAM • SU (12/9), 4:15-6pm - A Nia Dance Jam, to benefit hurricane Sandy relief efforts, invites the public to "move your body, relax your mind and revel in emotions." Held at Homewood Event Center, 19 Zillicoa St. $15-$20 suggested donation. Info: www.niacarolina.com or 697-7449. tOYS fOR tOtS • Through MO (12/17) - The Renaissance Asheville, 31 Woodfin St., will collect new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots through Dec. 17. Info: www.toysfortots.org or 252-8211. W.E.A.R. AShEviLLE • TH (12/6), 7-9pm - W.E.A.R. Asheville, to benefit Our vOicE,