Support No-Shave November with $1 chocolate covered pineapple mustaches! From November 18-23, we’re partnering with No-Shave November to raise awareness and funds for cancer prevention by donating all of the proceeds from this treat. Join the cause in the sweetest way and stop by for your $1 chocolate covered pineapple mustache!
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Holiday Ice Skating
Dec 14th, 12:00pm-8:00pm
Dec 15th, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Please join us for a fun-filled weekend in downtown Spruce Pine. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than ice skating! This outdoor “synthetic” skate rink will be located on Upper Street on December 14th and 15th. This is a FREE event (skates included) sponsored by the Town of Spruce Pine. For more information, contact Spruce Pine Main Street at 828-765-3008.
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Toys For Tots
THE COMPANIES OF RIVER RIDGE TRAINING CENTER JOIN TOGETHER TO HOLD DONATIONS FOR TOYS FOR TOTS ON DECEMBER 7th!
Join us for Fitness Education for both Women and Children resulting in Toy Donations
December 7th, 2019, Asheville NC- River Ridge Training Center, multiple facilities in one center that specialize in different styles of health and wellness for all age groups, join forces to raise awareness in health and wellbeing while bringing the public together to give back at this special time of year from 11:00 am -1:00 pm. This event will have the U.S. Marines onsite collecting toys, present wellness information, showcase women’s fitness with a Marine Lead Bootcamp, host a children’s fitness scavenger hunt, all while raising money and toy donations for children throughout the United States. This event is free and open to the general public. Come support our mission to give back to children in need. The U.S.M.C. will be on location to lead and motivate the women and children through two courses of fitness and shake the hands of all who support for Toys for Tots. Enjoy a family day of fitness and fun. Free food and free give-aways will also be available! Bring the kids to have fun in the holiday themed bouncy house, meet Santa, the U.S.Marines and trained wellness providers, have fun together in a family fitness scavenger hunt, participate in yoga and dance, watch a women’s bootcamp, all while sipping on hot chocolate and listening to holiday tunes. River Ridge Business Center invites you to enjoy the enthusiasm and give back!
“We are proud to team up with the United States Marine Corps and give back to kids in need at this special time of year,” says Kimberly Hreha, owner of River Ridge Business Center. “Our Center is focused on Health and Wellness and is proud to educate the community during a free event for the entire family. I am proud to work with our small business owners who like to come together to give back. In our center, we already offer a highly specialized team of educated health and wellness motivators that help people in our community become strong no matter their fitness level or age. Now we hope to work together as strong pillars in our community to increase health awareness while giving back to the little ones for the holidays.”
The event is “All About Giving” to benefit Toys for Tots! Join us and The United States Marine Corps in giving back to the children of the United States of America. Our ladies, who compete in our Family Scavenger Hunt and USMC Ladies Workout Asheville Course, as well as our members and guests, will be donating toys to make the season more special. It is truly “All About Giving.”
If you would like to donate, please bring new, unwrapped items to:
Ladies Workout Asheville, HF Center of Exercise Science, GWalker Performance, LivPulse Asheville, McHone Performance Training, Asheville Dance Theater, Hot Yoga Asheville, Weichert Realtors, Hoffman and Hoffman, Peaberry Press, Salon 802.
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Festival of Wreaths
The Council on Aging of Buncombe County & The Falls Coalition of Henderson County invite you to the Festival of Wreaths Event! This event will include a chance to bid on beautifully decorated one-of-a-kind trees and wreaths. Visit: coabc.org/festival-of-trees for more information.
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Christmas Craft Bazaar
Our Missions Committee fundraising event is a great place to pick up crafts for Christmas decorating or gifts.
Nov 15th, 12:00pm-7:00pm
Nov 16th, 8:00am-6:00pm
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9th Annual Asheville Wing War
The Asheville Wing War is back. Nine years strong, this much loved Asheville event is returning to the Crowne Plaza Expo Center on March 8 and tickets go on sale to the public November 26 at 11am.
A production of All American Food Fights, the Asheville Wing War has become one of the area’s most notable and exciting food events. On March 8 from 12:30-4:30pm, up to fifteen restaurants will prepare spicy traditional wings or specialty wings of a variety of flavors and serve them up piping hot with a side of live music and ice cold beer.
The tickets sell out in literal minutes, so be sure to sign up for our mailing list and be the first to have receive Early Bird offers and first access when tickets go on sale. Mailing list signup can be found at allamericanfoodfights.com.
This year, the event benefits My Daddy Taught Me That..
My Daddy Taught Me That is a program designed to support the development, uplift, and education of youth and young males. The organization’s focus is to teach young men how to transition from the young teen adolescent time in their lives into responsible young men; focusing on good decision making, accepting responsibility, and being accountable for their actions.
Children 10 and under free with paying adult.
**Special ticketing announcement**
General Admission tickets have changed (and increased in price) to include 10 Cluck Bucks at the door. This will help get you into the event faster and eating wings and drinking beer with your friends in no time at all!
The Details
What: 9th Annual Asheville Wing War
When: March 08, 2020; 1-4:30pm (12:30 entrance for VIP’s)
Where: Expo Center, Asheville Crowne Plaza
How Much: $50 VIP (includes wings and beer)
$25 General Admission (includes your first ten cluck bucks [about 10 wings] but no beverages)
How it Works:
150 VIP Tickets available for purchase which include wing samples, unlimited beer, early admission and a pint glass
500 General Admission tickets
General admission tickets holders can purchase wings for between $1 – $2/piece
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Target Frozen Storytime
Celebrate the launch of Frozen 2 at Target! Every 30 minutes listen to a Frozen Story come to life, demo the new Frozen toys, grab giveaways and more!
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Enka-Candler Library Open House Tour
What: Enka-Candler Library Open House Tour
When: Monday, Nov. 18, from 6-7 p.m.
Where: Enka-Candler Library, 1404 Sandhill Road, Candler NC, 28715
Please be our guest at an open house event as we celebrate the completion of our Enka-Candler Library Branch expansion and renovations. “This expansion is a significant upgrade and will increase the level of service to the community. It will allow capacity for larger programs, provide space for community meetings, and improve the overall experience patrons have in using the variety of resources the library has to offer,” says Library Director Jim Blanton.
The renovations and expansion included:
· 2,800 square feet of added community space
· New storefront windows throughout the facility
· New HVAC units for the entire facility
· New carpet throughout the entire facility
· Repainting and redesign of the children’s area
· Repaired and refurbished circulation desk
· Repaired and repainted several windowsills on the existing library side
· Converted all light fixtures to LED
· New furniture throughout the facility
· Pressure washed the metal awning around the entire facility
The reception will include a welcoming introduction from our Library Director and Commissioners, a walking tour of the new space, and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. Everyone is welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there.
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A Very Canton Christmas
Canton local businesses invite you to share in the joy of the holiday season, support local, and make merry. Visit downtown on this Saturday – many shops will be open for extended business hours until 7pm, some will be hosting local makers/artists and vendors in their shops for an added bonus in fulfilling your holiday shopping needs. Some will be offering light refreshments such as free cocoa, cider, and cookies. Top it all off by bringing the kids to see Santa Claus at The Southern Porch restaurant from 6pm to 8pm.
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Holiday Market & Fundraiser
Tis the season for self-care! Join us for our annual Holiday Market and Fundraiser and treat yourself while buying gifts and veggies for your loved ones and supporting your local Farmer’s Market! Featuring local produce, eggs, meat, bread and baked goods, crafts, treats, holiday gifts, AND a silent auction, raffle drawing, self-care station, massage table and more! All proceeds go towards supporting the East Asheville Tailgate Market.
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