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invites the public to select from more than 100 pieces of local jewelry. The evening will include drinks, dessert and music by Jason Smith. Held at Pack Place. $25. Info: www.ourvoicenc.org or 252-0562. WNcAp tOY DRivE • Through SA (12/15) - The Western North carolina AiDS project will accept unwrapped toys for the children and grandchildren of its clients at 554 Fairview Road. Info: www. wncap.org or 258-3068.
bUsINEss & TECHNOLOGY A-b tEch SMALL buSiNESS cENtER • FR (12/7), 10-11am - A comprehensive overview of creating business plans for new and expanding businesses will be offered at A-B Tech's Small Business Center, located on the Enka campus. Free. Info and registration: www.ncsbc.net. AShEviLLE AREA ARtS cOuNciL: thE ARtERY Community arts facility at 346 Depot St. Tues.-Sat., 11am-4pm. Info: www. ashevillearts.com. • WE (12/5), 5:30-7:30pm - Property Tax Valuation 101, a presentation and Q&A session about what makes property values change. Free.
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MOuNtAiN biZWORkS WORkShOpS 153 S. Lexington Ave. Info: 253-2834 or www.mountainbizworks.org. • MONDAYS, noon & WEDNESDAYS, 4:30pm - An informational meeting about Mountain BizWorks' programs will help businesses make the first step toward accessing the organization's services. Free. Info and registration: victor@ mountainbizworks.org or 253-2834. • WE (12/5), 6-7:30pm - A panel discussion on forecasting sales through seasonal cycles will feature local business owners and refreshments. Free. Registration requested: jennie@ mountainbizworks.org or 253-2834.
CLAssEs, mEETINGs & EvENTs MAc bASicS cLASSES At chARLOttE StREEt cOMputERS (pd.) Mac Basics Computer Classes are being held at Charlotte Street Computers, 252 Charlotte Street. Class time is 12:15 - 1:15pm. Mondays - Mac OS X Basics, 1st Tuesday of each month - iPhoto, 2nd Tuesday - Safari & Mail, 3rd Tuesday - iCloud, 4th Tuesday iMovie, 5th Tuesday - alternate between Garageband and iWork Essentials, Wednesdays - iPad Basics. Registration is just $9.99 at classes@ charlottestreetcomputers.com. AShEviLLE NEWcOMERS cLub (pd.) A great opportunity for women new to the area to make lasting friends, explore the surroundings and enrich their lives. Contact us! ashevil-
lenewcomersclub.com AMERicAN buSiNESS WOMEN'S ASSOciAtiON Info: www.abwaskyhy.com. • TH (12/13), 5:30-7:30pm - A dinner meeting will be held at Crowne Plaza Resort, 1 Resort Drive. Meeting will include a holiday gift exchange. Bring a gift worth $10-$25. $25 to attend. Info and registration: www. ABWA.org or abwaskyhychapter@ gmail.com. AShEviLLE iNtEgRAL • 2nd THURSDAYS, 7:30pm Asheville Integral will focus on the works of Ken Wilber and Integral Philosophy. Held at Network Chiropractic, 218 E. Chestnut St. Free. Info: 505-2826. AShEviLLE RADicAL MENtAL hEALth cOLLEctivE • TUESDAYS, 4:30pm - This "radical mental health community for those who experience self/world in ways that are often diagnosed as psychiatric disorders" meets Tuesdays for social time and discussion at the Vendor's Lounge in The Downtown Market, 45 S. French Broad Ave. All are welcome. Info: admadasheville@ theicarusproject.net. bLAck MOuNtAiN cOLLEgE MuSEuM + ARtS cENtER The center is located at 56 Broadway, and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College. Info: 350-8484 or www.blackmountaincollege.org. • TH (12/6), 7pm - The Power and Place of Design, with local designers Janell Kapoor and Martha Skinner, will focus on ecological design/building. $10/$5 members and students. buiLDiNg A StRONg NORth cAROLiNA • TU (12/11), 8:30-11am - "Building a Strong North Carolina" will be presented by the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County in the Haynes Building of A-B Tech's Enka campus. Geared toward nonprofit, community and business leaders. Free. Info: www.unitedwayabc. org. chiLDREN fiRSt/ciS MiND thE gAp tOuR • TH (12/13), 3:30pm - The Children First/CIS Mind the Gap Tour will call attention to the issues in our community that hinder the success of children and families in poverty. Donations not requested. Info and registration: AdrienneA@ Childrenfirstbc.org or 259-9717.
258 Carolina Lane, Marshall. Free. Info: www.gro-wnc.org. hENDERSON cOuNtY hERitAgE MuSEuM Located in the Historic Courthouse on Main St., Hendersonville. Wed.Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Free unless otherwise noted. Info: www. hendersoncountymuseum.org or 694-1619. • Through SU (12/30) - School Days: 1797-1940 will feature a complete timeline for all Henderson County schools of that era, many of which no longer exist. N.c. ARbOREtuM Located at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way. 9am-5pm daily. Programs are free with $8 parking fee. Info: www.ncarboretum.org or 665-2492. • Through SU (1/6) - After the Dinosaurs: The Age of Mammals and Ice, featuring fossils and teeth, allows visitors to "touch the Ice Age." $3/$2 students, in addition to parking fee. SMOkY MOuNtAiN chESS cLub • THURSDAYS, 1-4pm - The Smoky Mountain Chess Club invites players of all levels to participate in friendly competition at Blue Ridge Books, 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. Free. Info: www.brbooks-news.com or 456-6000. tApEStRY: ALL WOMEN, MANY thREADS, ONE StORY • 2nd TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - Tapestry is a monthly event for women of all ages to come together to be refreshed, meet new friends and be encouraged. Hosted by Creature's Cafe, 81 Patton Ave. Info: www.creaturescafe.com. tREE Of LifE cEREMONY • TH (12/6), 6pm - The Hospice of Madison will host a Tree of Life ceremony to remember those who have died, featuring a memorial video, music, prayer and a reading of the names as individual candles are lit. Refreshments provided. Info: barbarap@hotspringshealth-nc.org or http://avl.mx/ng. WESt AfRicAN DRuMMiNg cLASSES • WEDNESDAYS through (12/19), 7-8pm - 33rd generation djembe player Adama Dembele leads West African drumming classes at Asheville Music School, 126 College St. Bring or borrow a drum. $15. Info: www. ashevillemusicschool.com.
DiSAbiLitY pARtNERS fAMiLY fuN DAY • SA (12/8), 11am-3pm - DisAbility Partners will host a family fun day featuring food, games, animals and entertainment. Held at the WNC Ag Center Expo Building, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher. Free. Info: www.disabilitypartners.org or 2981977.
DiScLAiMER StAND-up LOuNgE • WEDNESDAYS, 9pm - Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge will be held at the Dirty South, 41 N. Lexington Ave. Free. Info: www.DisclaimerComedy. com.
gROWNc cOMMuNitY MEEtiNg • TH (12/6), 1-3pm & 4-6pm GroWNC will host a community meeting about its growth and economic development initiatives at the Madison County Extension Office,
fERAL chihuAhuAS • FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS until (12/8) - Feral Chihuahuas sketch comedy troupe will present songs, sketch comedy and videos at BeBe Theater, 20 Commerce St. Fri., 8pm; Sat., 7
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