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• Thursday, May 23, 2013

  • Clean Energy Outing:

    TH (5/23), 11am-4pm - The WNC Alliance will visit EnergyXchange, 66 EnergyXchange Drive, Burnsville, for a guided tour focusing on sources of alternative renewable energy like solar photovoltaic systems, wood waste and more. Potluck and picnic will follow. $5. Info: energyxchange.org. [comment / share]

  • Oakley Farmers Market Spring Fling:

    TH (5/23), 3:30-6:30pm - The Oakley Farmers Market will host a spring fling featuring baby goats, a puppet show, music, raffles and a flower-planting activity for kids. Held at Oakley United Methodist Church, 607 Fairview Road. Free. Info: oakleyfarmersmarket.com or oakleyfarmersmarket@gmail.com. [comment / share]

  • Wildflowers of WNC:

    TH (5/23), 6:30pm - Peter Loewer (the Wild Gardener) will lead a presentation on the wildflowers of WNC at Swannanoa Library, 101 W. Charleston St. Free. Info: 250-6486. [comment / share]

  • Events at REI

    Cross Training for Outdoor Fitness: TH (5/23), 6:30-8pm - A "cross training for outdoor fitness" presentation will feature demonstrations of exercises to improve climbing, hiking, biking and paddling. Free. Registration required. [comment / share]

  • CMLC Trails Crew Training Workday:

    WE (5/22) through SA (5/25), 9am-4pm - Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy will host a hands-on workday to build public trails on conserved lands. Free. Info, location and registration: carolinamountain.org or 697-5777. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/22 thru 05/25

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Disc Golf Lessons:

    ONGOING - Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St., will offer individual and group disc golf lessons. $5/free for members. Info and schedule: recspecialolympics@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/18 thru 05/31

  • Microloans for Small Farms:

    ONGOING - The USDA Farm Service Agency offers microloans for small farms to purchase livestock, feed, equipment and farm-related debt refinancing. Info: avl.mx/sx. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 04/25 thru 06/01

  • Team River Runner:

    ONGOING - Local nonprofit Team River Runner seeks veterans of all ages interested in learning to kayak for health and healing. Info: trr.asheville@gmail.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/19 thru 05/31

  • Wilderness Stewardship Training:

    MO (5/20) through FR (5/31) - The Wilderness Skills Institute, presented by The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, will focus on wilderness stewardship training. Open to volunteers and nonprofit staff. Held at the Cradle of Forestry, Route 276, Pisgah National Forest. Free. Info and schedule: trailcrews.org/wilderness-skills-institute. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/20 thru 05/31

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Friday, May 24, 2013

  • Southern Appalachian Family Farms Tour:

    FR (5/24), 4-8pm - Southern Appalachian Family Farms (SAFF) will host a farm tour at Brothers on Farm, located at the end of Caldwell Road, Brasstown (follow signs). Free. Info: Susan@BrothersOnFarms.com or 389-0941. [comment / share]

  • CMLC Trails Crew Training Workday:

    WE (5/22) through SA (5/25), 9am-4pm - Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy will host a hands-on workday to build public trails on conserved lands. Free. Info, location and registration: carolinamountain.org or 697-5777. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/22 thru 05/25

  • Mountain Sports Festival:

    FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Mountain Sports Festival will feature clinics and demos, cyclocross, a 5K, Rock2Rock, disc golf, yoga and music. Held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road. Free. Info and schedule: mountainsportsfestival.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/24 thru 05/26

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Disc Golf Lessons:

    ONGOING - Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St., will offer individual and group disc golf lessons. $5/free for members. Info and schedule: recspecialolympics@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/18 thru 05/31

  • Microloans for Small Farms:

    ONGOING - The USDA Farm Service Agency offers microloans for small farms to purchase livestock, feed, equipment and farm-related debt refinancing. Info: avl.mx/sx. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 04/25 thru 06/01

  • Team River Runner:

    ONGOING - Local nonprofit Team River Runner seeks veterans of all ages interested in learning to kayak for health and healing. Info: trr.asheville@gmail.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/19 thru 05/31

  • Wilderness Stewardship Training:

    MO (5/20) through FR (5/31) - The Wilderness Skills Institute, presented by The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, will focus on wilderness stewardship training. Open to volunteers and nonprofit staff. Held at the Cradle of Forestry, Route 276, Pisgah National Forest. Free. Info and schedule: trailcrews.org/wilderness-skills-institute. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/20 thru 05/31

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Saturday, May 25, 2013

  • Rise 'n Shine 5K:

    SA (5/25), 9am - Girls on the Run will host the Rise 'n Shine 5K, featuring pancakes and bacon at the finish line, at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road. $30/$25 in advance. Info: gotrwnc.org. [comment / share]

  • BB Barns Gardening Classes

    Container Gardening with Succulents: SA (5/25), 10:30am - A class on container gardening with succulents will focus on planting techniques, water needs and fertilization. [comment / share]

  • Lake James State Park

    What Would Katniss Do?: SA (5/25), 11am - "What Would Katniss Do" will highlight survival techniques used by the heroine of The Hunger Games. Meets at the East Picnic Shelter. [comment / share]

  • CMLC Trails Crew Training Workday:

    WE (5/22) through SA (5/25), 9am-4pm - Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy will host a hands-on workday to build public trails on conserved lands. Free. Info, location and registration: carolinamountain.org or 697-5777. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/22 thru 05/25

  • Garden Jubilee Festival:

    SA (5/25) & SU (5/26), 9am-5pm - The Garden Jubilee Festival will feature annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs from regional nurseries, garden clinics, activities for kids and lectures. Held on Main Street in Hendersonville. Free. Info: historichendersonville.org/garden_jubilee. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 05/26

  • Mountain Sports Festival:

    FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Mountain Sports Festival will feature clinics and demos, cyclocross, a 5K, Rock2Rock, disc golf, yoga and music. Held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road. Free. Info and schedule: mountainsportsfestival.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/24 thru 05/26

  • N.C. Arboretum

    Blue Ridge Rose Society Annual Show: SA (5/25) & SU (5/26) - The Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society exhibition will feature award-winning roses, educational programs and a lecture by rose expert Paul Zimmerman. Free with $8 parking fee. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 05/26

  • Fly Fishing 101:

    SATURDAYS, 8am & SUNDAYS, 10am - Orvis Asheville, 28 Schenck Parkway, hosts Fly Fishing 101 for beginners, featuring instruction on casting and outfit rigging. Free. Info: 687-0301 or avl.mx/s2. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Saturday,

  • N.C. Arboretum

    Guided Trail Walk: SATURDAYS, 1pm - Interpretive guides will lead small groups through woodland trails and a variety of forest types. Topics include wildflowers, plant identification, natural history and land use. Free with $8 parking fee; donations encouraged. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Saturday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Disc Golf Lessons:

    ONGOING - Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St., will offer individual and group disc golf lessons. $5/free for members. Info and schedule: recspecialolympics@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/18 thru 05/31

  • Microloans for Small Farms:

    ONGOING - The USDA Farm Service Agency offers microloans for small farms to purchase livestock, feed, equipment and farm-related debt refinancing. Info: avl.mx/sx. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 04/25 thru 06/01

  • Team River Runner:

    ONGOING - Local nonprofit Team River Runner seeks veterans of all ages interested in learning to kayak for health and healing. Info: trr.asheville@gmail.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/19 thru 05/31

  • Wilderness Stewardship Training:

    MO (5/20) through FR (5/31) - The Wilderness Skills Institute, presented by The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, will focus on wilderness stewardship training. Open to volunteers and nonprofit staff. Held at the Cradle of Forestry, Route 276, Pisgah National Forest. Free. Info and schedule: trailcrews.org/wilderness-skills-institute. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/20 thru 05/31

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Compost Demonstration and Plant Clinic: 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS, 11am-2pm - Compost demonstrations will focus on establishing compost piles and bins for home gardens. Held outside Jesse Israel Garden Center, 570 Brevard Road. A plant clinic is also available. Bring plant samples for evaluation. Free. [comment / share]

• Sunday, May 26, 2013

  • Botanical Gardens at Asheville

    Journaling the Trees: SU (5/26), 2-3:30pm - A program on journaling trees through four-season observation will focus on documenting trees through words and drawings. Bring a notebook, pens and pencils. $15/$10 members. [comment / share]

  • Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

    Yoga on the Mountain: SU (5/26), 11am-3pm - A hike and mountaintop yoga session will depart from Fairview. Bring a yoga mat, lunch, water, rain gear, hiking shoes and sunscreen. Well-behaved dogs allowed. $10/free for members. Call for directions. [comment / share]

  • Garden Jubilee Festival:

    SA (5/25) & SU (5/26), 9am-5pm - The Garden Jubilee Festival will feature annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs from regional nurseries, garden clinics, activities for kids and lectures. Held on Main Street in Hendersonville. Free. Info: historichendersonville.org/garden_jubilee. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 05/26

  • Mountain Sports Festival:

    FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Mountain Sports Festival will feature clinics and demos, cyclocross, a 5K, Rock2Rock, disc golf, yoga and music. Held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road. Free. Info and schedule: mountainsportsfestival.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/24 thru 05/26

  • N.C. Arboretum

    Blue Ridge Rose Society Annual Show: SA (5/25) & SU (5/26) - The Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society exhibition will feature award-winning roses, educational programs and a lecture by rose expert Paul Zimmerman. Free with $8 parking fee. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 05/26

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Disc Golf Lessons:

    ONGOING - Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St., will offer individual and group disc golf lessons. $5/free for members. Info and schedule: recspecialolympics@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/18 thru 05/31

  • Microloans for Small Farms:

    ONGOING - The USDA Farm Service Agency offers microloans for small farms to purchase livestock, feed, equipment and farm-related debt refinancing. Info: avl.mx/sx. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 04/25 thru 06/01

  • Team River Runner:

    ONGOING - Local nonprofit Team River Runner seeks veterans of all ages interested in learning to kayak for health and healing. Info: trr.asheville@gmail.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/19 thru 05/31

  • Wilderness Stewardship Training:

    MO (5/20) through FR (5/31) - The Wilderness Skills Institute, presented by The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, will focus on wilderness stewardship training. Open to volunteers and nonprofit staff. Held at the Cradle of Forestry, Route 276, Pisgah National Forest. Free. Info and schedule: trailcrews.org/wilderness-skills-institute. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/20 thru 05/31

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

  • Bamboo Walking Tour:

    2nd & 4th SUNDAYS, 1:30-3pm - Haiku Bamboo Nursery and Farm, 468 Rhodes Mountain Road, Hendersonville, will host a bamboo walking tour featuring 23 different species. Wear walking shoes. $20. Info: www.oshimabambooschool.com or 685-3053. [comment / share]

• Monday, May 27, 2013

  • Dirty Energy and Extreme Extraction Teach-In:

    MO (5/27), 4-9pm - Scientific experts and members of frontline communities affected by genetically engineered trees, mountaintop-removal mining, fracking, biomass and nuclear power will share information and experience at Toy Boat Community Space, 101 Fairview Road. The evening will include a free community dinner. Info: treebiotech2013.org. [comment / share]

  • George Washington Carver Edible Park:

    MONDAYS, 5-7pm - The community is invited to help grow and maintain vegetables at the George Washington Carver Edible Park, next to the Stephens Lee Recreation Center parking lot, 30 G.W. Carver Ave. Info: majerla@hotmail.com. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday,

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Highlands Biological Station

    Garden Tours: MONDAYS (5/27) through (8/26), 10:30am - Tours of the botanical garden will depart from the nature center amphitheater. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Disc Golf Lessons:

    ONGOING - Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St., will offer individual and group disc golf lessons. $5/free for members. Info and schedule: recspecialolympics@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/18 thru 05/31

  • Microloans for Small Farms:

    ONGOING - The USDA Farm Service Agency offers microloans for small farms to purchase livestock, feed, equipment and farm-related debt refinancing. Info: avl.mx/sx. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 04/25 thru 06/01

  • Team River Runner:

    ONGOING - Local nonprofit Team River Runner seeks veterans of all ages interested in learning to kayak for health and healing. Info: trr.asheville@gmail.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/19 thru 05/31

  • Wilderness Stewardship Training:

    MO (5/20) through FR (5/31) - The Wilderness Skills Institute, presented by The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, will focus on wilderness stewardship training. Open to volunteers and nonprofit staff. Held at the Cradle of Forestry, Route 276, Pisgah National Forest. Free. Info and schedule: trailcrews.org/wilderness-skills-institute. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/20 thru 05/31

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Tuesday, May 28, 2013

  • Peter Loewer: The Wild Gardener:

    TU (5/28), 5pm - Award-winning author, illustrator and gardener Peter Loewer will present "The Wild Gardener" at Canton Branch Library, 11 Pennsylvania Ave. Learn about native wildflowers and view color slides. Info: 648-2924. [comment / share]

  • Hoop Jam:

    TUESDAYS, 5:30-7:30pm - Hoop Jam invites the public to hula hoop in Pritchard Park. Hoops are available to borrow. Free. Info: ashevilledowntown.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Tuesday,

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Disc Golf Lessons:

    ONGOING - Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St., will offer individual and group disc golf lessons. $5/free for members. Info and schedule: recspecialolympics@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/18 thru 05/31

  • Microloans for Small Farms:

    ONGOING - The USDA Farm Service Agency offers microloans for small farms to purchase livestock, feed, equipment and farm-related debt refinancing. Info: avl.mx/sx. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 04/25 thru 06/01

  • Team River Runner:

    ONGOING - Local nonprofit Team River Runner seeks veterans of all ages interested in learning to kayak for health and healing. Info: trr.asheville@gmail.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/19 thru 05/31

  • Wilderness Stewardship Training:

    MO (5/20) through FR (5/31) - The Wilderness Skills Institute, presented by The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, will focus on wilderness stewardship training. Open to volunteers and nonprofit staff. Held at the Cradle of Forestry, Route 276, Pisgah National Forest. Free. Info and schedule: trailcrews.org/wilderness-skills-institute. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/20 thru 05/31

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Wednesday, May 29, 2013

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Disc Golf Lessons:

    ONGOING - Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St., will offer individual and group disc golf lessons. $5/free for members. Info and schedule: recspecialolympics@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/18 thru 05/31

  • Microloans for Small Farms:

    ONGOING - The USDA Farm Service Agency offers microloans for small farms to purchase livestock, feed, equipment and farm-related debt refinancing. Info: avl.mx/sx. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 04/25 thru 06/01

  • Team River Runner:

    ONGOING - Local nonprofit Team River Runner seeks veterans of all ages interested in learning to kayak for health and healing. Info: trr.asheville@gmail.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/19 thru 05/31

  • Wilderness Stewardship Training:

    MO (5/20) through FR (5/31) - The Wilderness Skills Institute, presented by The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, will focus on wilderness stewardship training. Open to volunteers and nonprofit staff. Held at the Cradle of Forestry, Route 276, Pisgah National Forest. Free. Info and schedule: trailcrews.org/wilderness-skills-institute. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/20 thru 05/31

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Thursday, May 30, 2013

  • AMAZED Launch Meeting:

    TH (5/30), 4-6pm - A community meeting to launch AMAZED, Asheville Metro Area Zero Energy District, will be held at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, 285 Livingston St. Free. Info: Cecil@cecilbothwell.com. [comment / share]

  • Friends of the Smokies Geology Trip:

    TH (5/30), 10am - Friends of the Smokies will host a geology field trip through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Meets at the park's Oconaluftee Visitor Center. $35/$10 members. Info and registration: outreach.nc@friendsofthesmokies.org or 452-0720. [comment / share]

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Disc Golf Lessons:

    ONGOING - Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St., will offer individual and group disc golf lessons. $5/free for members. Info and schedule: recspecialolympics@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/18 thru 05/31

  • Microloans for Small Farms:

    ONGOING - The USDA Farm Service Agency offers microloans for small farms to purchase livestock, feed, equipment and farm-related debt refinancing. Info: avl.mx/sx. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 04/25 thru 06/01

  • Team River Runner:

    ONGOING - Local nonprofit Team River Runner seeks veterans of all ages interested in learning to kayak for health and healing. Info: trr.asheville@gmail.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/19 thru 05/31

  • Wilderness Stewardship Training:

    MO (5/20) through FR (5/31) - The Wilderness Skills Institute, presented by The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, will focus on wilderness stewardship training. Open to volunteers and nonprofit staff. Held at the Cradle of Forestry, Route 276, Pisgah National Forest. Free. Info and schedule: trailcrews.org/wilderness-skills-institute. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/20 thru 05/31

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Friday, May 31, 2013

  • Professional Bull Riders Tour:

    FR (5/31) & SA (6/1), 8pm - The Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division will compete at the WNC Ag Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road. $10-$40. Info and tickets: avl.mx/tg. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/31 thru 06/01

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Disc Golf Lessons:

    ONGOING - Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St., will offer individual and group disc golf lessons. $5/free for members. Info and schedule: recspecialolympics@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/18 thru 05/31

  • Microloans for Small Farms:

    ONGOING - The USDA Farm Service Agency offers microloans for small farms to purchase livestock, feed, equipment and farm-related debt refinancing. Info: avl.mx/sx. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 04/25 thru 06/01

  • Team River Runner:

    ONGOING - Local nonprofit Team River Runner seeks veterans of all ages interested in learning to kayak for health and healing. Info: trr.asheville@gmail.com. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 03/19 thru 05/31

  • Wilderness Stewardship Training:

    MO (5/20) through FR (5/31) - The Wilderness Skills Institute, presented by The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, will focus on wilderness stewardship training. Open to volunteers and nonprofit staff. Held at the Cradle of Forestry, Route 276, Pisgah National Forest. Free. Info and schedule: trailcrews.org/wilderness-skills-institute. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/20 thru 05/31

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

  • Highlands Biological Station

    Volunteer Day: LAST FRIDAYS through (8/30) - Volunteers are invited to help maintain the gardens. [comment / share]

• Saturday, Jun 01, 2013

  • Blue Ridge Rollergirls:

    SA (6/1), 4-9pm - The Blue Ridge Rollergirls will host a roller derby double header at the U.S. Cellular Center, 87 Haywood St. BRRG French Broads vs. Palmetto State Rollergirls and BRRG All Stars vs. Chattanooga Roller Girls. $12. [comment / share]

  • DIY Chicken Coops:

    SA (6/1), 7pm - Matt Wolpe will present some of the DIY designer chicken coop designs featured in Reinventing the Chicken Coop: 14 Original Designs with Step-by-Step Building Instructions. Held at Malaprop's, 55 Haywood St. Free. Info: malaprops.com or 254-6734. [comment / share]

  • Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

    Lost Cove Hike: SA (6/1), 10am-4pm - SAHC will host a Land Trust Day hike to Lost Cove, one of WNC's "most rugged and remote properties." Bring a light lunch, water, rain gear and sunscreen. Well-behaved dogs allowed. Free. [comment / share]

  • Black Mountain Monster Race:

    SA (6/1) through SU (6/2) - The Black Mountain Monster 5k, 6-hour and 12-hour races will depart from 510 Vance Ave., Black Mountain. Info, registration and cost: raceofawesome.org. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 06/01 thru 06/02

  • Professional Bull Riders Tour:

    FR (5/31) & SA (6/1), 8pm - The Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division will compete at the WNC Ag Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road. $10-$40. Info and tickets: avl.mx/tg. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/31 thru 06/01

  • Fly Fishing 101:

    SATURDAYS, 8am & SUNDAYS, 10am - Orvis Asheville, 28 Schenck Parkway, hosts Fly Fishing 101 for beginners, featuring instruction on casting and outfit rigging. Free. Info: 687-0301 or avl.mx/s2. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Saturday,

  • N.C. Arboretum

    Guided Trail Walk: SATURDAYS, 1pm - Interpretive guides will lead small groups through woodland trails and a variety of forest types. Topics include wildflowers, plant identification, natural history and land use. Free with $8 parking fee; donations encouraged. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Saturday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Microloans for Small Farms:

    ONGOING - The USDA Farm Service Agency offers microloans for small farms to purchase livestock, feed, equipment and farm-related debt refinancing. Info: avl.mx/sx. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 04/25 thru 06/01

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Sunday, Jun 02, 2013

  • Mayors’ Cup Raft Race:

    SU (6/2), 3:30pm - The Mayors’ Cup raft race will feature elected officials from Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania counties. The public is encouraged to cheer them on at French Broad River Park, Amboy Road. Free to attend. Info: 251-6622. [comment / share]

  • Black Mountain Monster Race:

    SA (6/1) through SU (6/2) - The Black Mountain Monster 5k, 6-hour and 12-hour races will depart from 510 Vance Ave., Black Mountain. Info, registration and cost: raceofawesome.org. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 06/01 thru 06/02

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Monday, Jun 03, 2013

  • George Washington Carver Edible Park:

    MONDAYS, 5-7pm - The community is invited to help grow and maintain vegetables at the George Washington Carver Edible Park, next to the Stephens Lee Recreation Center parking lot, 30 G.W. Carver Ave. Info: majerla@hotmail.com. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday,

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Highlands Biological Station

    Garden Tours: MONDAYS (5/27) through (8/26), 10:30am - Tours of the botanical garden will depart from the nature center amphitheater. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013

  • Men's Garden Club of Asheville:

    TU (6/4), 11:45am - The Men's Garden Club of Asheville will meet at First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St., for a program on wildflowers and plant communities of the Southern Appalachian mountains, with botanist Tim Spira. Lunch reservations required by May 30. For those not purchasing lunch, the meeting begins at 12:40pm. $12 for lunch/free to attend. Info: 329-8577. [comment / share]

  • Metropolitan Sewage District Tour:

    TU (6/4), 10am - RiverLink will host a tour of the Metropolitan Sewage District of Buncombe County, departing from 2028 Riverside Drive. Free; registration required. Info: efraser@unca.edu or (910) 274-1967. [comment / share]

  • Hoop Jam:

    TUESDAYS, 5:30-7:30pm - Hoop Jam invites the public to hula hoop in Pritchard Park. Hoops are available to borrow. Free. Info: ashevilledowntown.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Tuesday,

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013

  • WNC Sierra Club

    WNC Mountain Treasures: the Future of our National Foreststs: WE (6/5), 7pm - A meeting of the Sierra Club will feature "WNC Mountain Treasures: The Future of Our National Foreststs," with Jill Gottesman of The Wilderness Society. Held at Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place. Free. [comment / share]

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Thursday, Jun 06, 2013

  • Road Construction and Maintenance Workshop:

    TH (6/6) - An all-day workshop for landowners will focus on low-volume private access road construction and maintenance. Held at Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, 3160 Coweeta Lab Admin Road, Otto. $25. Info and registration: ltlt.org or 524-2711. [comment / share]

  • N.C. Arboretum

    Succulents for Your Garden: TH (6/6), 10am-noon - A class on succulents for the garden will focus on hardy plants that can survive outside nearly year-round. Container succulents will also be discussed. $24/$18. [comment / share]

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Friday, Jun 07, 2013

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Saturday, Jun 08, 2013

  • Confident Commuter Bike Class:

    SA (6/8), 10am-1pm - A "Confident Commuter" bicycle class will be held at the YWCA of Asheville, 185 S. French Broad Ave. $10. Info and registration: buncombebikeed@gmail.com. [comment / share]

  • Fly Fishing 101:

    SATURDAYS, 8am & SUNDAYS, 10am - Orvis Asheville, 28 Schenck Parkway, hosts Fly Fishing 101 for beginners, featuring instruction on casting and outfit rigging. Free. Info: 687-0301 or avl.mx/s2. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Saturday,

  • N.C. Arboretum

    Guided Trail Walk: SATURDAYS, 1pm - Interpretive guides will lead small groups through woodland trails and a variety of forest types. Topics include wildflowers, plant identification, natural history and land use. Free with $8 parking fee; donations encouraged. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Saturday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Compost Demonstration and Plant Clinic: 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS, 11am-2pm - Compost demonstrations will focus on establishing compost piles and bins for home gardens. Held outside Jesse Israel Garden Center, 570 Brevard Road. Free. [comment / share]

• Sunday, Jun 09, 2013

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

  • Bamboo Walking Tour:

    2nd & 4th SUNDAYS, 1:30-3pm - Haiku Bamboo Nursery and Farm, 468 Rhodes Mountain Road, Hendersonville, will host a bamboo walking tour featuring 23 different species. Wear walking shoes. $20. Info: www.oshimabambooschool.com or 685-3053. [comment / share]

• Monday, Jun 10, 2013

  • George Washington Carver Edible Park:

    MONDAYS, 5-7pm - The community is invited to help grow and maintain vegetables at the George Washington Carver Edible Park, next to the Stephens Lee Recreation Center parking lot, 30 G.W. Carver Ave. Info: majerla@hotmail.com. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday,

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Highlands Biological Station

    Garden Tours: MONDAYS (5/27) through (8/26), 10:30am - Tours of the botanical garden will depart from the nature center amphitheater. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013

  • Hoop Jam:

    TUESDAYS, 5:30-7:30pm - Hoop Jam invites the public to hula hoop in Pritchard Park. Hoops are available to borrow. Free. Info: ashevilledowntown.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Tuesday,

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Thursday, Jun 13, 2013

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Friday, Jun 14, 2013

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Saturday, Jun 15, 2013

  • Fly Fishing 101:

    SATURDAYS, 8am & SUNDAYS, 10am - Orvis Asheville, 28 Schenck Parkway, hosts Fly Fishing 101 for beginners, featuring instruction on casting and outfit rigging. Free. Info: 687-0301 or avl.mx/s2. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Saturday,

  • N.C. Arboretum

    Guided Trail Walk: SATURDAYS, 1pm - Interpretive guides will lead small groups through woodland trails and a variety of forest types. Topics include wildflowers, plant identification, natural history and land use. Free with $8 parking fee; donations encouraged. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Saturday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

  • Sing for the Climate:

    3rd SATURDAYS, 5pm - Asheville's Green Grannies invites the public to "Sing for the Climate" at Vance Monument downtown. Info and song: avl.mx/prph. [comment / share]

• Sunday, Jun 16, 2013

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Monday, Jun 17, 2013

  • George Washington Carver Edible Park:

    MONDAYS, 5-7pm - The community is invited to help grow and maintain vegetables at the George Washington Carver Edible Park, next to the Stephens Lee Recreation Center parking lot, 30 G.W. Carver Ave. Info: majerla@hotmail.com. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday,

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Highlands Biological Station

    Garden Tours: MONDAYS (5/27) through (8/26), 10:30am - Tours of the botanical garden will depart from the nature center amphitheater. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013

  • Hoop Jam:

    TUESDAYS, 5:30-7:30pm - Hoop Jam invites the public to hula hoop in Pritchard Park. Hoops are available to borrow. Free. Info: ashevilledowntown.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Tuesday,

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Gardening in the Mountains: 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 10am - Gardening in the Mountains lectures will be offered at the Buncombe County Extension Office, 94 Coxe Ave. Free. May program: rhododendrons and azaleas. Free. Info: 255-5522. [comment / share]

• Thursday, Jun 20, 2013

  • N.C. Arboretum

    Summer Container Gardening: TH (6/20), 10am-noon - A class on summer container gardening will feature hands-on demonstrations and information on plant selection and warm weather challenges. $28/$23 member. [comment / share]

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Friday, Jun 21, 2013

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Master Gardener Hotline: MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, 9:30am-3:30pm & FRIDAYS, 9:30am-12:30pm - The Master Gardener Hotline will accept gardening questions via phone and in-person. Info: 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

• Saturday, Jun 22, 2013

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Garden Tour: SA (6/22), 9am-4pm - The EMG Garden Tour will feature six gardens in the north Asheville area. Proceeds benefit school garden grants. Held rain or shine. $20/$15 in advance. [comment / share]

  • N.C. Arboretum

    Guided Trail Walk: SATURDAYS, 1pm - Interpretive guides will lead small groups through woodland trails and a variety of forest types. Topics include wildflowers, plant identification, natural history and land use. Free with $8 parking fee; donations encouraged. [comment / share]

    Repeats every: Saturday,

  • Buncombe County Pools:

    MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, noon-5:45pm; SATURDAYS, 11am-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 1-6:45pm - Buncombe County Pools offer daily open swim sessions. $3. Info and locations: http://avl.mx/tb. [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 05/25 thru 08/10

  • Regional Tailgate Markets

    Tailgate Markets: WEDNESDAYS • 8am-noon - Haywood Historic Farmers Market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville City Market South, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Blvd. • 2-5pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - Montford Farmers… [comment / share]

    Ongoing, 01/02 thru 05/23

  • Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners

    Compost Demonstration and Plant Clinic: 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS, 11am-2pm - Compost demonstrations will focus on establishing compost piles and bins for home gardens. Held outside Jesse Israel Garden Center, 570 Brevard Road. A plant clinic is also available. Bring plant samples for evaluation. Free. [comment / share]

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