Give!Local Calendar Nonprofit events from 11/30 through 12/8 BY ABIGAIL GRIFFIN | agriffin@mountainx.com Give!Local passed the $20,000 mark over the Thanksgiving holidays with more than 115 individual donors giving much-need funds to 47 local nonprofits. The Give!Local campaign provides a fun, fast and easy way to give online, from $1 to $1,000s. Donors can give to as many of the participating nonprofits as they like and pay with one easy credit card transaction. Plus, there are hundreds of fun, valuable incentives to encourage donations from everyone, including people who don’t get tax breaks, and a whole new generation of givers — children! To give, or for more information, visit givelocalguide.org The Bird of Prey release prize from Wild for Life has been claimed,
ANIMALS ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY 761-2001 ext. 315, ashevillehumane.org • WE (12/7), 6pm - Pet adoption event. Free to attend. Held at Sanctuary Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave., Hendersonville
BENEFITS ADDISON FARMS VINEYARD 4005 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, 581-9463 • SA (12/3), noon-5pm - Proceeds from this juried handcrafted arts and crafts sale benefit the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. $10.
SUPPORT GROUPS MY DADDY TAUGHT ME THAT mydaddytaughtmethat.org • MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 6-8pm - Men's discussion group. Free. Held in 16-A Pisgah Apartment, Asheville OUR VOICE 252-0562, ourvoicenc.org/ trauma-education-series
but lots of great prizes remain. In fact, this weekend is another Big Give Weekend in which everyone who gives at least $20 to any combination of charities will be entered to win the “Romance Package,” which includes: a pair of day passes to the Biltmore Estate, two relaxing salt cave sessions at Asheville Salt Cave, dinner for two at Chestnut, two $10 gift certificates to Old Europe and a painting class for two from Wine and Design. Besides donating to the campaign itself, there are plenty of ways to get involved with these organizations. Below is a list of what some of the Give!Local nonprofits are up to this week:
• SU (11/30), 6-8pm - “I Believe The Women,” safe space for survivors of sexual violence to process feelings of anxiety and helplessness generated by the recent campaign. Held at Firestorm Cafe and Books, 610 Haywood Road
MUSIC ASHEVILLE MUSIC SCHOOL 252-6244, ashevillemusicschool.org, ryan@ashevillemusicschool.org • FR (12/2), 6pm Student ensemble recital and adult student open mic. Free to attend. Held at The BLOCK off biltmore, 39 South Market St. • SA (12/3) & SU (12/4), 10am3pm - Student recitals. Free to attend. Held at Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St.
THEATER ANAM CARA THEATRE 545-3861, anamcaratheatre.com • FR (12/2) & SA (12/3), 8pm - Accordion Time Machine presents, Cold as Ice. $10. Held at Toy Boat Community
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Art Space, 101 Fairview Road, Suite B
KIDS ATTIC SALT THEATRE COMPANY 505-2926 • SATURDAYS through (12/31) - Family theater performances. $5. Held at The Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St.
OUTDOORS
WILDLIFE LEADS THE WAY: Wild for Life is in the lead for the most Give!Local donations — with a total of $5,315 contributions as of Monday, Nov. 28. The nonprofit provides qualified, professional care, housing and nutrition to injured and orphaned wildlife, ultimately returning them to their native wildlife habitats. The organization also cares for 13 non-releasable-animals that help to establish connections with and educate people through hands-on demonstrations. Wild for Life’s educational outreach programs are designed to create public awareness regarding native wildlife, wild places, conservation and preservation. To learn more or to donate, visit givelocalguide.org
FRIENDS OF THE SMOKIES 452-0720, friendsofthesmokies.org, outreach.nc@friendsofthesmokies. org • TU (12/6), 9:30am - Classic Hike of the Smokies: Moderately difficult 7-mile guided hike to Grotto Falls on Trillium Gap Trail. Registration required. $35/$25 members.
SENIORS COUNCIL ON AGING OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, INC. 277-8288, coabc.org • TH (12/8), 2-4pm - "Medicare Choices Made Easy," work-
shop. Registration required. Free. Held at Pardee Signature Center, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville
VOLUNTEERING BOUNTY & SOUL 419-0533, bountyandsoul.org • TH (12/1), 1:30-3:30pm Volunteer to sort and place produce and other food onto the truck. Held at Bounty and Soul, 999 Old US Highway 70, Black Mountain • TU (12/6), 9am-1pm Volunteer to sort and place
produce and other food onto the truck and distribute to the community at the mobile market. Held at St. James Episcopal Church, 424 W State St., Black Mountain • TH (12/8), 1:30-3:30pm Volunteer to sort and place produce and other food onto the truck. Held at Bounty and Soul, 999 Old US Highway 70, Black Mountain HOMEWARD BOUND OF WNC 218 Patton Ave., 258-1695, homewardboundwnc.org • 1st THURSDAYS, 11am "Welcome Home Tour," tours of Asheville organizations that
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serve the homeless population. Registration required. Free to attend.
WELLNESS ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA CENTER 8 Brookdale Road, Suite A, ashevillecommunityyoga.com • SA (12/3), 12:30-2:30pm - “The Four Major Paths of Yoga,” workshop. $20. • SU (12/4), 12:30-2:30pm “Intro to Yin,” workshop. $20.
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