$10. Info: www.landofskytoastmasters.org. lewis and Clark CirCus • TH (8/30), 5 & 7:30pm - The Lewis and Clark Circus, a one-ring European-style circus, features trapeze artists, acrobats, clowns, juggling and more. Held at Madison County Fairgrounds, 330 Carolina Lane, Marshall. $17/$12 in advance/children under 15 free with online ticket. Info: www.lewisandclarkcircus.net. lifetree Cafe • TUESDAYS, 7pm - "Lifetree Cafe is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual setting." Groups discuss a different topic every week. All are welcome. Hosted at Rejavanation Cafe, 901 Smoky Park Highway. Info: www.lifetreecafe.com. rubber bridge • TUESDAYS, 9-11:30am - Rubber Bridge will be played at East Asheville Recreation Center, 906 Tunnel Road. No partner required. Info: 298-8979. veterans for peaCe Info: vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot. com. • TH (9/6), 6:30pm - Veterans for Peace will meet at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St.
comedy disClaimer Comedy open miC • WEDNESDAYS, 9:30pm Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge comedy open mic will be held at Athena's, 14 College St. Sign-up begins at 9pm. Free. Info: www. DisclaimerComedy.com. southern Comedy tour • SA (9/1), 7pm - Southern Comedy Tour: Hilarity with Heart will feature humorous storytelling at Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St. $15. Info: www.myaltamont.com.
dance beginner swing danCing lessons (pd.) 4 week series starts first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm. $12/week per person. • No partner necessary. Eleven on Grove, downtown Asheville. Details: www. swingasheville.com Bharatanatyam Classes • adult • Children (pd.) Bharatanatyam is the sacred classical dance form of India. Adult and children's classes now forming. Traditional Kalakshetra Style. • DakshinaNatya Classical Arts. Riverview Station. • Call Tess: (828) 301-0331. Learn more: www.riverviewstation.com spiral spirit eCstatiC danCe (pd.) Wed nights. Join us on the dance floor for movement medita-
tion every Wed nites. We dance at Sol's Reprieve 11 Richland St. in West Asheville. Warmup at 6:30pm, circle at 7:00pm and the fee is $7.00. Contact Karen azealea10@ yahoo.com or Cassie elementsmove@yahoo.com. studio Zahiya (pd.) Drop in Classes: Monday 7:30-9pm Bellydance • Tues. 9-10am Hip Hop Workout, 5:155:45pm Intro to Bellydance $7 • Wed. 6-7pm Fusion Bellydance, 7:30-9 Bellydance 2. • Thurs. 9-10am Bellydance Workout, 6-7pm Bollywood, 7-8pm Bellydance Lab, 8-9pm Hip Hop 2 • Friday 10-11am Bhangra Workout. • $12 for 60 minute classes. 90 1/2 N. Lexington Ave. www.studiozahiya.com argentine tango • TUESDAYS, 7-8:30pm Tangogypsies Tuesdays will be held at 11 Grove St. Fundamentals class from 7-8:30pm; practice and dancing from 8:30-10:30pm. Drop-ins welcome; no partner required. $7 class/$10 class and practice; $5 after 8:30pm. Info: www.tangogypsies.com. moving women • TH (9/6) through SA (9/8), 7:30pm - Spectra will be performed by Moving Women, a collaborative dance company featuring local movement artists. Held at The Magnetic Field, 372 Depot St. $15. Info: www.themagneticfield.com or 257-4003. shindig on the green • SATURDAYS through (9/1), 7-10pm - This celebration of traditional string bands, bluegrass music and big circle mountain dancers is held most Saturdays at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Info: www.folkheritage.org or 2586101, ext.345. tango danCe • WEDNESDAYS, 8-11pm - Catwalk Milonga will be held at Homewood Event and Conference Center, 19 Zilicoa St., with host and DJ Lisa Jacobs. $7. BYOB. Info: www.catwalktango.com.
eco asheville green drinks • WEDNESDAYS, 5:30-7pm - Green Drinks encourages those interested in preserving the environment to meet at Posana Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave. Free. Info: www.ashevillegreendrinks.com. Clean energy in the mountains • TH (9/6), 5:30-8:30pm - Clean Energy in the Mountains will feature bluegrass, beer and information about N.C. Sustainable Energy Association. Held at Pisgah Brewing Company, 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain. $15 includes one beer, local barbecue and live
music. Info: http://avl.mx/j9 or (919) 832-7601. politiCal support for energy alternatives • FR (8/31), 6:30pm - Western North Carolina Alliance and Transition Asheville will present a workshop on "Building N.C. Political Support for Clean Energy Alternatives" in UNCA's Highsmith University Union, Room 221. Free. Info: 545-9114. riverlink events Info: www.riverlink.org or 252-8474. • WEDNESDAYS through (10/13) - "Get the Poop Out." Volunteers are needed to assist with bacteria sampling and clean-up efforts in the French Broad River. No experience necessary. Training provided the day of sampling. Info and registration: Hartwell@wnca.org or 258-8737.
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sierra Club meeting • WE (9/5), 7:15pm - A Sierra Club meeting will feature a discussion on Asheville Redefines Transit. Held at Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place. Free. Info: judymattox@sbcglobal.net. towards a Clean energy future • FR (8/31), 6:30pm - "Towards a Clean Energy Future" will meet in UNCA's Highsmith Student Center. Free. Info: ww.unca.edu.
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Contact the volunteer department for information 828-692-6178 or volunteer@fourseasonscfl.org Training starts September 17th, 2012
apple festival • FR (8/31) through MO (9/3), 10am-8pm - The N.C. Apple Festival will feature arts and crafts, children's activities, food and a parade through downtown Hendersonville. Free. Info: www. ncapplefestival.org. founders day fair • SA (9/1), 10am-5pm - Founders Day Fair, presented by the Transylvania Heritage Museum, will feature a Civil War encampment, crafts, demos, antique cars and food. Held on W. Main St., Brevard. Free. Info: www.transylvaniaheritage.org or 884-2347. gem & mineral speCtaCular • FR (8/31) through MO (9/3), 10am-6pm - The event will include vendors, exhibits, demonstrations and prizes. Held at Whitmire Center, 301 Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville. $4 adults/children under 12 free. Info: 775-8098. mile high kite festival and dog show • SA (9/1), 1-4pm & SU (9/2), 10am4pm - The Beech Mountain Mile High Kite Festival, featuring demonstrations and open flying, will be held in Beech Mountain's downtown meadow. BJ's Dog Show will be held on Saturday from 1-4pm at Bark Park in the northeast corner of Kite Field. Festival is free/$20 per dog entry. Info: www.beechmountainchamber.com.
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