delivery required: 105 Dougherty St., Black Mountain. Info: 250-4756.
valrainybiz@charter.net or http:// ashevillesistercities.org.
tC arts CounCil Applications available at tcarts@comporium.net or 884-2787. • Through WE (3/6) - TC Arts Council will accept applications for The Great Outdoors exhibit through march 6. • Through TU (2/5) - TC Arts Council will accept submissions for its Material World exhibit through feb. 5.
sChool shooting panel disCussion • TH (1/17), 6:30-7:45pm - WCU will host a panel discussion about the Newtown school shooting and its aftermath in A.K. Hinds University Center's multipurpose room. Free. Info: carpenter@wcu.edu or 2277311. sisters in stitChes • 3rd SATURDAYS, 1pm - Sisters in Stitches sewing group meets at The Drygoods Shop, 474 Haywood Road. Free. Info: www.meetup.com/sistersin-stitches.
thomas wolfe fiCtion prize • Through WE (1/30) - The Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize will accept submissions through Jan. 30. Info: www. ncwriters.org.
wnC physiCians for soCial responsibility • FR (1/18), 12:30-2pm - A meeting of WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility will be held at a private home. Directions: www.wncpsr. org.
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.
comedy disClaimer stand-up lounge • WEDNESDAYS, 9pm - Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge will be held at the Dirty South Lounge, 41 N. Lexington Ave. Free. Info: www. DisclaimerComedy.com.
benefIts ski benefit day • TH (1/24), 9am-10pm - Wolf Ridge Resort in Mars Hill will donate 20 percent of ticket sales to the western north Carolina nature Center. Info: www.skiwolfridgenc.com. typsy gypsies fashion show • MO (1/21), 6:30pm - A fashion show, to benefit foothills animal shelter, will feature repurposed clothing, drinks and hors d'ourves. Held at Typsy Gypsies Retail/Resale Shop, 171 E. Main St., Saluda. $5. Info: j@carolinawineexpert.com.
busIness & technology a-b teCh small business Center • FR (1/18), 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. business workshop for artists • SA (1/19), 4-6pm - A business workshop for artists will focus on creating opportunities to sell work outside the local area. Hosted by Asheville Area Arts Council at 346 Depot St. Free. Info and registration: mica@ ashevillearts.com or 258-0710. 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.
no snow? no problem: Take the kids sledding, even if the flakes don’t fly. The Town of Beech Mountain opens its free sledding hill daily to children 12 and under. Frolic in the man-made (and perhaps natural) snow through March. (pg. 18)
Free. Info and registration: victor@ mountainbizworks.org or 253-2834. • TH (1/17), 6-9pm - Express Foundations, a fast-paced version of the Foundations curriculum, uses an integrated approach to emphasize the cross-development of financial and marketing elements. This fiveweek course meets Tuesdays or Thursdays. Sliding scale. Info and registration: victor@mountainbizworks. org or 253-283. small loan advantage workshop • TU (1/22), 11:30am-1:30pm - The N.C. Institute of Minority Economic Development will provide information and accept applications for SBA small business loans up to $25,000 at A-B Tech's Haynes Center, Room 209, Enka Campus. Info: www.ncimed. com.
classes, meetIngs & events 150th anniversary of the Civil war • ONGOING, 10am-5pm Henderson County Heritage Museum will observe the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with never-before-
seen artifacts including military weaponry and uniforms at 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville. Free. Info: 694-1619. asheville anime Club • SATURDAYS, 3pm - The Asheville Anime Club features "geeky films and fun" at Firestorm Cafe, 48 Commerce St. Free. Info: www.firestormcafe.com or 255-8115. asheville Chess Club • WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-10:30pm The Asheville Chess Club meets at North Asheville Community Center, 37 E. Larchmont Drive. Children's club meets from 5:15-6:30pm. $5 per session. Info: www.wncchess.org or 299-3715. 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 for social time and discussion at the Vendor's Lounge in The Downtown Market, 45 S. French Broad Ave. Info: radmadasheville@theicarusproject.net. asheville sCrabble Club • SUNDAYS, 2-6pm - The Asheville Scrabble Club meets at Atlanta Bread
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Company North, 633 Merrimon Ave. Info: www.ashevillescrabble.com.
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blue ridge toastmasters • MONDAYS, 12:15-1:25pm - Blue Ridge Toastmasters offers "Speak Up Asheville" to develop speaking and leadership skills, Feb. 4-25. Weekly meetings held at Asheville Chamber of Commerce/Lenoir Rhyne University, 36 Montford Ave., Room 317. Info: www.blueridgetoastmasters.com/speechcraft.
at the Friends Meeting House, 227
brevard College visitation day • MO (1/21), 9am-2pm - Brevard College invites high school students to learn more about the college at Visitation Day. Free. Info and registration: 884-8332.
Biltmore, 115 Hendersonville Road.
Children first/Cis mind the gap tour • TH (1/17), 3:30pm - The Children First/CIS Mind the Gap Tour will call attention to 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. ethiCal soCiety of asheville • SU (1/20), 2-3:30pm - A meeting of the Ethical Society of Asheville
the water Coolers • SA (1/19), 7:30pm - The Water Coolers comedy troupe will perform musical parodies and comedy about the workplace in Caldwell Community College's J.E. Broyhill Civic Center. $18.50/$12 children. Info: www.broyhillcenter.com or 726-2407.
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Emancipation Proclamation. Held Edgewood Road. Free. Info: www. aeu.org or 687-7759. guns in sChools • TH (1/17), 6-8pm - The TAS Speaker Series will feature Ned Ryan Doyle and Dr. William Forstchen discussing conceal carry permits for teachers. Held at Doubletree Hilton at $5 benefits local nonprofits. www. mattandagnes.com. interseCtions Craft Club • WE (1/23), 6pm - The Intersections Craft Club presents "Multi-Media Collage Art with Yoko Morris." Items will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring small items. Held at the Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square. $25 includes materials. Info and registration: 257-4530 or www.dwtheatre.com. osogbo/asheville sister City group • 4th TUESDAYS, 6pm - Meetings held monthly at 33 Page Ave. Info:
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 elevate sChool of life and art • Through FR (3/29) - Elevate School of Life and Art offers dance classes at 34 S. Lexington Ave. Dance apprenticeships for teens and adults available. $6 per class. 45 percent of proceeds go toward building a new community center. Info: www. elevatelifeandart.com or 318-8895. savion glover • TH (1/24), 7:30pm - Tap dancer and choreographer Savion Glover will present SoLe Sanctuary in WCU's Bardo Performing Arts Center. $15/$10 students. Info: bardoartscenter.wcu.edu. sCottish Country danCe Class • FRIDAYS, 7:30pm - Featuring lively jigs, reels and strathspey social dances. "This is Scotland's Ballroom dancing." Partner not required.