- WCU will offer an aqua fitness class in the pool of Reid Gym. Registration is ongoing. $35. Info: http://learn.wcu.edu or 227-7397. Asheville Hoops • TUESDAYS, 5:30-7:30 pm - Asheville Hoops encourages beginners and experienced hula hoopers to meet at Pritchard Park for informal hooping. Free. Info: www. ashevillehoops.com. Run For Shindig on the Green • SA (6/30), 9am & 10am - Run For Shindig on the Green 5K and Fun Walk/Run will depart from Carrier Park, Amboy Road. $30 5K/$10 fun walk. Info: www.folkheritage. org or 258-6101. Ultimate Frisbee League • MONDAYS, 6pm - The Asheville Ultimate Club hosts leagues for rookies, women and men. Games are held Monday nights at Memorial Stadium with a co-ed league to meet Wednesdays. Info and registration: www.ashevilleultimate.org.
Theater Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage: Highway 225, Flat Rock. Downtown location: 125 South Main St., Hendersonville. Info: www.flatrockplayhouse. org or 693-0731. • WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS until (7/8) - RED, the story of a modern artist struggling with ambition and vulnerability. Winner of 2010 Tony Award for best play. Performed at the downtown location. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Wed.-Sun., 2pm. $35/$33 seniors and AAA/$22 students. • WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS (6/28) until (7/15)The Fox on the Fairway, "a laugh-out-loud comedy about love and golf." Performed on the Mainstage. $35 with discounts for seniors, AAA members, military personnel, students and groups. Wed.Sat., 8pm; Wed.-Sun., 2pm. Montford Park Players Unless otherwise noted, performances are free and take place outdoors Fri.-Sun. at 7:30pm at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater in Montford. Bring folding chair and umbrella in case of rain. Donations accepted. Info: 254-5146 or www.montfordparkplayers.org. • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (7/21), 7:30pm - A Midsummer Night’s Dream, "the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of amateur actors who are manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set." A cutest dog contest will be held each Saturday and the
winning dog will perform in the final act. Parkway Playhouse 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville. Info: www. parkwayplayhouse.com or 682-4285. • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS until (7/14) - 9 to 5 The Musical, a "womenin-the-workplace revenge comedy," based on the 1980 film with Dolly Parton. Thurs.Sat., 7:30pm. $12-$20. Rush tickets available June 30 and July 1. Sandburg Summer Stage Performances • WEDNESDAYS through SATURDAYS until (8/18), 10:15-10:45am - The Carl Sandburg Home and The Vagabond School of the Drama will perform selections from Carl Sandburg's works live on stage. Wed. & Fri. will be Mr. Sandburg's Lincoln; Thurs. & Sat. will be Rootabaga!. Held in the Carl Sandburg Home amphitheater, three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. 25 on Little River Road. Info: 6934178 or www.nps.gov/carl. Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre Performances are held at Mars Hill College's Owen Theatre. Info: www.sartplays.org or 689-1239. • THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS until (7/1) - Harvey, "a comedy of errors and Pulitzer Prize-winning story about Elwood P. Dowd and his invisible companion Harvey, a six-foot-tall rabbit." Times vary based on date. $25/$22 seniors/$18 students. Spring Awakening • FRIDAYS through SUNDAYS until (7/1) 7:30pm - Spring Awakening, an "unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with power and passion." Presented by Bioflyer Productions. Proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood. Held at the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St. $15-$18. Info and tickets: www.bioflyer. wordpress.com. The Magnetic Field 372 Depot St. Info: www. themagneticfield.com or 2574003. • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS until (7/21), 7:30pm - Brief Encounters: New Magnetic Voices, six new original short plays from playwrights, actors and directors who are new to The Magnetic Field stage. $15/$12. $8 previews June 28 and 29.
Volunteering Academic Year in America • Through WE (8/1) - Host families are needed to house exchange students aged 15-18. Students will arrive
in August and remain in the country for one school year. Info: info@internationalfamily. info or www.aifsfoundation. org. Animal Compassion Network • Animal Compassion Network seeks volunteers to care for cats, coordinate foster homes and help with the pet food assistance program. Info: www.animalcompassionnetwork.org or 274-3647. Asheville Area Arts Council • Asheville Area Arts Council seeks volunteers to contribute "special skills" to the ARTery's activities. Info: www.ashevillearts.com. Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC Located at 50 S. French Broad Ave., Room 213, in the United Way building. The organization matches children from single-parent homes with adult mentors. Info: www.bbbswnc. org or 253-1470. • Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks people to mentor one hour a week in schools and after-school sites. Volunteers age 18 and older are also needed to share outings in the community twice a month with youth from single-parent homes. Activities are free or low-cost. Info: www.bbbswnc. org or 253-1470. Information sessions on July 11 and July 26 at noon at the United Way building, 50 S. French Broad Ave., Room 213. Buncombe County Jail • Volunteers are sought for a variety of programs with inmates from Buncombe County Jail. Must be 21 years or older. Info: 989-9459. Council on Aging • Volunteers are needed to drive seniors to doctor appointments as part of the Call A Ride program. Volunteers use their own vehicles; mileage reimbursement is available. Info: www.coabc.org or 2778288. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Youth are welcome on many projects with adult supervision. Info: www.handsonasheville. org or call 2-1-1. Visit the website to sign up for a project. • TH (6/28), 4-6pm - FairTrade Stock-Up: Assist with unpacking and pricing merchandise for Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit, fair-trade retail store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 developing countries. Hands On! This children's museum is located at 318 North Main St., Hendersonville. Info: www. handsonwnc.org or 697-8333. • Hands On! seeks volunteers for reception assistance,
program facilitation and daily operations.
Meals-On-Wheels Pet Food Assistance • Asheville Meals-On-Wheels Pet Food Assistance will accept pet food, kitty litter and pet supplies at Fairview Animal Hospital, 867 Charlotte Hwy #A. Home or business pickup is available. Info: 628-2275. MotherLove Mentor • The YWCA MotherLove program seeks volunteers to provide support and encouragement to teen mothers. A commitment of eight hours per is month required. Info: 254-7206. NC Stage Company Asheville's professional resident theater company, performing at 15 Stage Lane. Info: 239-0263 or www. ncstage.org. • Through SA (6/30) - N.C. Stage Company seeks volunteers to usher, poster, assist in the office and more. Sign up in person. New Opportunities Thrift Store • The Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, seeks donations for the New Opportunities Thrift Store. Volunteers also needed during store hours. Info: 692-0575. Our VOICE Info: www.ourvoicenc.org or 252-0562. • SA (6/30), 1-5pm - Summer volunteer training will be held at the Our VOICE office, 44 Merrimon Ave. Help spread awareness of Our VOICE services throughout all communities in Buncombe County. Info and registration: Saraht@ ourvoicenc.org. RiverFest • RiverLink seeks volunteers for RiverFest. Opportunities include parking cars, pulling rafts, pouring beer and more. Info: dave@riverlink.org or 252-8474. Youth for Understanding USA • Through FR (8/31) - Youth for Understanding USA seeks host families for its exchange programs through Aug. 31. Info: www.yfuusa.org.
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