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Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2014
Calendar Deadlines In order to qualify for a free listing, an event must benefit or be sponsored by a nonprofit or noncommercial community group. In the spirit of Xpress’ commitment to support the work of grassroots community organizations, we will also list events our staff consider to be of value or interest to the public, including local theater performances and art exhibits even if hosted by a for-profit group or business. All events must cost no more than $40 to attend in order to qualify for free listings, with the one exception of events that benefit nonprofits. Commercial endeavors and promotional events do not qualify for free listings. Free listings will be edited by Xpress staff to conform to our style guidelines and length. Free listings appear in the publication covering the date range in which the event occurs. Events may be submitted via email to calendar@mountainx.com or through our online submission form at mountainx. com/calendar. The deadline for free listings is the Wednesday one week prior to publication at 5 p.m. For a full list of community calendar guidelines, please visit mountainx.com/ calendar. For questions about free listings, call 251-1333, ext. 110. For questions about paid calendar listings, please call 251-1333, ext. 320.
Animals Golden Retriever Club of America National Specialty 2014national.com • Through SA (11/1), 8am-7pm National Specialty event, includes conformation, obedience and agility competition. Held at WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association wcdfa.org, wcdfa@wcdfa.org • SA (11/1) & SU (11/2) American Kennel Club dog agility trials. $22 first run/$12 additional runs. Held at WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road
Benefits CiderFest NC 254-1995, ciderfestnc.com • SA (11/2), 1-5pm - Hard cider
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YO! IS HAVING A PARTY: Come in a costume or just come as yourself — youth ages 14-23 are invited to Youth OUTRight’s Masquerade Party on Saturday, Nov. 1, to show support to LQBTQ youth and to have fun. The event, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Alliance and the university’s Queer Youth Theatre includes a selfie photo booth and mask-making. Photo courtesy of Youth OUTRight. (p. 18)
tasting festival with live music and family acitivties. Proceeds benefit the Western North Carolina Green Building Council. $30 Held at WNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Road Emergency Aid for Rojava Dinner bit.ly/aid4rojava • WE (11/5), 6:30pm - Tickets to this vegetarian dinner and live music event benefit the Kurdish Red Crescent’s humanitarian aid efforts in Rojava, Syria. $20-$60. Held at Weinhaus, 86 Patton Ave. Fundraiser for Jacob Vanlandingham theunderdogcrew.com • SU (11/2), 2-7pm Donations collected at this performance by Underdog Crew, youth breakdancing troupe, benefit medical bills for a local child with cancer. Admission by donation. Held at Millroom, 66 Ashland Ave.
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304-535-2200, appalachiantrail.org • TH (11/6), 7pm - Tickets to this live music event benefit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. $20/ $65 VIP. Held at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road
669-0930, imathlete.com/ events/runforyourart5k • SA (11/1), 10am - Proceeds from this 5k and fun run benefit the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. $25 Held at Black Mountain Recreation Park, Rec. Park Drive, Black Mountain
Montford Park Players Masquerade Ball 254-5146, montfordparkplayers.org • TH (11/6), 6-10pm - Tickets to this costume gala and live music event benefit the Montford Park Players theater company. $40. Held at The Venue, 21 North Market St.
The Vanishing Wheelchair 645-2941, vanishingwheelchair.org • SA (11/1), 7-9pm - Storytellers, singers, magicians and jugglers perform to benefit the ALS Association. $10/$5 children. Held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St.
Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts 236 Clingman Ave., 285-0210, odysseyceramicarts.com • SA (11/1), 6-9:30pm Proceeds from an auction of local art benefit Odyssey’s veteran’s program and special education program at Asheville Middle School. $42.
Business & Technology
event for local entrepreneurs. Free to attend. Held at Mojo Coworking, 60 N. Market St. OnTrack WNC 50 S. French Broad Ave., 2555166, ontrackwnc.org Registration required. • TH (10/30), 12-1pm - “Emotions and Spending,” financial education class. Free. Registration required. SCORE Counselors to Small Business 271-4786, ashevillescore.org Registration required. Free. • MO (11/3), 5:30-8:30pm Starting a Business Part 2. Registration required. Free Held at A-B Tech Madison Site, 4646 US 25-70, Marshall
Classes, Meetings & Events Economic Development Coalition 258-6101, ashevillechamber. org/economic-development • WEDNESDAYS, 9am - “1 Million Cups,” coffee and networking
hold me tight workshops for couples (pd.) Learn the new science of love and work with your partner
one-on-one to change the patterns that keep you apart. Find a safe haven and secure base in your loved one’s arms. www. HoldMeTightAsheville.com 828776-6200 November 21, 2014 at 7 pm - November 23, 2014 at 3 pm. holiday Gift Preview (pd.) 11/1, 11AM-5PM. Multiple vendors, indoor venue. The Blue Mandala, 1359 Cane Creek Rd., Fletcher, NC. www.thebluemandala.com, 828-275-2755 Asheville Browns Backers Club 658-4149, ashevillebbw@ gmail.com • SUNDAYS - Meets during Cleveland Browns games. Contact for specific times. Held at The Fairview Tavern, 831 Old Fairview Road Buncombe County Public Libraries buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library Free unless otherwise noted.