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A-B Tech Continuing Ed Classes

Classes are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: http://www.abtech.edu/ce.

Mar 22

MO (3/22), 6-9pm - "Apitherapy, Healing from the Hive." Products like honey, propolis, royal jelly and bee pollen are valuable medicines. Learn historical uses and recent scientific validation of their efficacy. Info: http://abtech.edu/ce/schedule/bio.asp

AARP Tax-Aide

The Tax-Aide Program will offer free tax preparation for seniors and for low-and middle-income taxpayers through April 15. Electronic filing available. Call the individual location for details on what to bring. Info: http://www.aarp.org/taxaide. Questions and requests for homebound individuals: 277-8288 or info@coabc.org.

Feb 01 thru Apr 14

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 1-5pm - Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St. Info: 350-2062.

Al-Anon

Al-Anon is a support group for the family and friends of alcoholics. More than 33 groups are available in the WNC area. Info: 800-286-1326 or http://www.wnc-alanon.org.

Mar 02 thru Sep 20

MONDAYS, 12-1pm - Discussion meeting: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 686-8131.

American Folk Art & Framing

The gallery at 64 Biltmore Ave. is open daily, representing contemporary self-taught artists and regional pottery. Info: 281-2134 or http://www.amerifolk.com.

Mar 13 thru Apr 15

Through TH (4/15) - Work by Amanda Riddle will be on display in the Oui-Oui Gallery.

An Evening With Spirit

All are welcome to communion with Spirit and channel messages. Held at the White Horse in Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road. No latecomers. Love offering. Info: 713-2439.

Aug 09 thru Jun 17

SUNDAYS & MONDAYS, 6-9pm - Evening events will be lead by Theo Salvucci.

Mar 11 thru May 16

Annual Poetry Contest

Through SU (5/16) - The Poetry Council of North Carolina is now taking submissions for the 2010 annual poetry contest. (May 22 deadline for categories for elementary through high-school poetry). Rules & info: http://www.poetrycouncilofnc.wordpress.com. Questions? edcockrell@hotmail.com.

Art at Ananda Hair Studio

The salon, located at 22 Broadway, hosts rotating art exhibits. Info: 232-1017.

Feb 20 thru Mar 28

Through SU (3/28) - Red Moon Rising Studios presents Postmodern Folk, a pottery show by Gabriel Kline.

Art at the N.C. Arboretum

Works by members of the Asheville Quilt Guild and regional artists are on display daily in The Visitor Education Center. Info: 665-2492 or http://www.ncarboretum.org.

Feb 26 thru May 31

Through MO (5/31) - On Earth’s Furrowed Brow: The Appalachian Farm in Photographs, an exhibit by Tim Barnwell, will be on display in the Education Center Gallery.

Art League of Henderson County

The ALHC meets and shows exhibits at the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy. (25N) in downtown Hendersonville. Info: 698-7868 or http://www.artleague.net.

Mar 14 thru Apr 09

SU (3/14) through FR (4/9) - Polyrhythms, an exhibit of mixed-media art by Costanza Knight, will be on display in the Grace Etheredge Room.

Art on Depot

250 Depot St., Waynesville. Info: 246-0218 or http://www.artondepot.com.

Mar 01 thru Apr 30

Through FR (4/30) - An exhibition of paintings by Patrick Schneider will be on display.

Arts Council of Henderson County

D. Samuel Neill Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 1-5pm and Sat., 1-4pm. Located at 538 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Hendersonville. Info: 693-8504 or http://www.acofhc.org.

Mar 12 thru Mar 27

FR (3/12) through SA (3/27) - The Art of Our Children, an exhibition featuring the work of elementary school children, will be on display.

Feb 05 thru May 01

Through SA (5/1) - Mentors & Students will be on display.

Mar 12 thru Mar 27

FR (3/12) through SA (3/27) - The Elementary Students Exhibition will be on display in the Neill Gallery --- Work by Hamadi Ben Saad of Tunisia will be on display in the reception area.

Asheville Aikikai

Info: http://www.aikidonc.org or 258-1330.

Feb 15 thru Jun 26

WEEKLY - Women and men (ages 14 and up) are invited for advanced and beginning practice. Beginners are welcome anytime. $5. At 939 Riverside Drive.

Asheville Art Museum

Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Info: 253-3227 or http://www.ashevilleart.org.

Feb 13 thru Jul 11

Through SU (7/11) - Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things.

Dec 12 thru May 09

Through SU (5/9) - Lorna Blaine Halper: The Space Between will be on display in Holden Community Gallery.

Feb 27 thru Jul 18

Through SU (7/18) - Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century.

Mar 09 thru Apr 19

Asheville Art Museum Summer Internships

Through MO (4/19) - Apply for an internship. Receive hands-on training in the museum profession and a comprehensive overview of museum operations. Interns participate in the day-to-day activities, in addition to working on specific projects. Info: nsokolove@ashevilleart.org.

Asheville Cribbage Club

Everyone who would like to play social cribbage is invited. Info: 274-2398.

Dec 28 thru Apr 16

MONDAYS, 6pm - Meets at McAlister's in the Asheville Mall.

Asheville Culture Project

A cultural arts community center offering ongoing classes in Capoeira Angola and Samba percussion. Other instructors, groups and organizations are invited to share the space. Info: http://www.ashevillecultureproject.org.

Jan 04 thru Apr 05

WEEKLY - Capoeira Angola, an Afro-Brazilian martial art taught and practiced through a game involving dance, music, acrobatics, theater and the Portuguese language. Mondays, 7-9pm, beginners class; Wednesdays, 7-9pm, intermediate class; Fridays, 7-9pm, intermediate class; Saturdays, 10am-Noon, beginners class. $12 (free for first timers on 2nd and 4th Sat.). Info: http://www.capoeiraasheville.org.

Asheville Gallery of Art

A co-op gallery representing 29 regional artists located at 16 College St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Info: 251-5796 or http://www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.

Mar 01 thru Mar 31

Through WE (3/31) - Reflections: Paintings Then and Now, featuring paintings by Cecil Clemons.

Asheville Masters Swimming

Competitive, fitness and triathlon swimmers welcome. Info: http://www.ashevillemasters.com

Oct 14 thru Jun 29

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 5:45-7:15am - Practice at Asheville School.
• TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 5:45-7:15am & SATURDAYS, 7-9am - Coached practices at Warren Wilson College.

Asheville Meditation Center

Classes are held at the Greenlife Community Center, 90 Merrimon Ave., unless otherwise noted. Info: 505-2300 or http://www.meditateasheville.org.

Jun 22 thru Jul 05

MONDAYS, 6:30-7:30pm - Meditation for Inner Peace class. Donations accepted.

Feb 15 thru Jun 07

Asheville Radical Mental Health Collective

MONDAYS, 7-9pm - Mutual aid in a world gone mad. Peer support, resources and discussion. At the YWCA, 185 South French Broad Ave. The Collective supports self-determination and choice for mental health and wellness. Everyone is welcome. Info: radmadasheville@theicarusproject.net.

Asheville Track Club

The club provides information, education, training, social and sporting events for runners and walkers of any age. Please see the group Web site for weekly events and news. Info: http://www.ashevilletrackclub.org or 253-8781.

Mar 17 thru Mar 24

Register now for Fit Families. Age-appropriate exercise for kids and their caregivers. Parents and older kids (11+) can join up with ATC's Beginning Runners, Walkers, or create their own group. Kids ages 4-10 will play fitness games. Meets every Tues. and Thurs. starting May 4 at Carrier Park. Info & registration: kellyallenasheville@gmail.com.

At The Health Adventure

Free first Wed. of every month from 3-5pm. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. $8.50 adults/$7.50 students & seniors/$6 kids 2-11. Program info or to RSVP: 254-6373, ext. 324. Info: http://www.thehealthadventure.org.

Nov 09 thru Dec 31

2nd & 4th MONDAYS, 4-5pm - "My Mom Is Having a Baby." Help your child prepare to be an older brother or sister with this class. Learn what to expect, how to hold the new baby, and make a special present to hang over the crib. Free with admission.

Autism Community Center

Offers various group activities for youths and adults. Open to anyone, the groups are autism and special needs friendly and are run by creative professionals. One-time trial $20, register online. Info: http://www.autismcommunitycenter.com or 313-9313.

Mar 01 thru May 31

MONDAYS, 3-5:30pm - Music groups for youth and teens.

Mar 01 thru May 31

MONDAYS, 1-2pm - Music groups for adults.

Mar 16 thru Apr 07

Be A Local Leader

Through WE (4/7), 5pm - Application deadline for citizens interested in becoming a local leader by serving on the Asheville City Downtown Commission. Info: 259-5601 or mburleson@ashevillenc.gov.

Beauty Through Cancer

Provides programs and services for breast cancer patients and survivors in the WNC area. Located at 131 McDowell St., Suite 202, Asheville. Info: 252-8558 or info@beautythroughcancer.org.

Nov 23 thru Jul 26

4th MONDAYS, 5:15-6:30pm - Women's cancer support group for individuals going through any type of cancer treatment or recovery. This uplifting group with cover many diverse subjects. Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers are welcome.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Located in the renovated Old City Hall at 225 West State St. in Black Mountain. Info: 669-0930 or http://www.blackmountainarts.org.

Mar 17 thru Apr 23

Through FR (4/23) - Annual Emerging Artists exhibit, featuring work by students in the art classes at BMCA taught by Bob Travers, as well as work by Travers.

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

The center is located at 56 Broadway, and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College through permanent collections, educational activities and public programs. Info: 350-8484, bmcmac@bellsouth.net or http://www.blackmountaincollege.org.

Feb 19 thru Jun 12

Through SA (6/12) - The Tutelary Years of Ray Johnson (1943-1967).

Blue Ridge Community College

Info: http://www.blueridge.edu.

Jan 11 thru Apr 12

2nd & 4th MONDAYS (through 4/12), 2-4pm - "Great Books Discussion Group" held in the president's dining room in the Killian Building. Info: 694-1743 or marthah@blueridge.edu.

Blue Ridge Toastmasters Club

Meets once a week to enhance speaking skills both formal and impromptu. Part of an international proven program that takes you through the steps with fun along the way. Network with interesting people of all ages and professions. Info: http://www.blueridgetm.org or 926-4600.

Aug 31 thru Oct 25

MONDAYS, 12:20-1:30pm - Meeting.

Buddhist Hermitage

Open to all Buddhist traditions and faiths. Study, discuss, and endeavor to live the Buddha's teachings on Mindfulness, Compassion and Wisdom. Meetings at Embracing Simplicity Hermitage, 7 Wisdom Lane, Hendersonville. Info: 338-2665 or http://www.embracingsimplicityhermitage.org.

Mar 04 thru Jun 02

DAILY (except WED. & SAT.), 11am - Dharma study and meditation. Followed by a fellowship gathering on Sun.

Buncombe County Public Libraries

LIBRARY ABBRVIATIONS - Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations:
BM = Black Mountain Library (105 N. Dougherty St., 250-4756)
EA = East Asheville Library (902 Tunnel Road, 250-4738)
EC = Enka-Candler Library (1404 Sandhill Road, 250-4758)
FV = Fairview Library (1 Taylor Road, 250-6484)
LE = Leicester Library (1561 Alexander Road, 250-6480)
LL = Law Library (Buncombe County Courthouse, 10th Floor, 250-4734)
NA = North Asheville Library (1030 Merrimon Avenue, 250-4752)
PM = Pack Memorial Library (67 Haywood Street, 250-4700)
SA = South Asheville/Oakley Library (749 Fairview Road, 250-4754)
SS = Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road, 250-6488)
SW = Swannanoa Library (101 West Charleston Street, 250-6486)
WV = Weaverville Library (41 N. Main Street, 250-6482)
WA = West Asheville Library (942 Haywood Road, 250-4750)

• Library storyline: 250-KIDS.

Feb 06 thru Oct 31

Pack Memorial Library will be closed due to an ongoing renovation project and will reopen in the Fall of 2010. A temporary public computer center will be open on the library's lower level in March. Info: http://www.buncombecounty.org/library.

Mar 09 thru Apr 30

Call to Writers

New online lit journal, Blue Lotus Review, now accepting year-round submissions. Info: http://www.bluelotusreview.com.

May 04 thru Jul 15

Cancer Support Group for Caregivers

MONDAYS, 11am-Noon - Meetings at Jubilee, 46 Wall St., Asheville. Emotional support for family members of people experiencing cancer. Facilitated by Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Info: 299-0394.

May 08 thru Jul 15

Cancer Support Group for Women

MONDAYS, 1:30-3pm - Meetings at Biltmore United Methodist Church. Emotional support for women experiencing cancer. Facilitated by Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Info: 299-0394.

Castell Photography

A photo-based art gallery located at 2C Wilson Alley, off of Eagle St. in downtown Asheville. Info: 255-1188 or http://www.castellphotography.com.

Feb 05 thru Mar 27

Through SA (3/27) - Ooh La La, a collection of fine art nudes and boudoir photographs by Brie Castell.

Mar 05 thru Apr 01

Through TH (4/1) - Call for entries for The Lensless Image, a juried exhibit of pinhole photography or any photographic image created without the use of a lens. $25 entry fee for the first three images, $5 for each additional image.

Center For Craft, Creativity and Design

Located at the Kellogg Conference Center, 11 Broyles Road. in Hendersonville. Info: 890-2050 or http://www.craftscreativitydesign.org.

Jan 21 thru Mar 26

Through FR (3/26) - Loren Schwerd's Mourning Portrait, a series of memorials to the communities of New Orleans devastated by Hurricane Katrina, will be on display.

Classes at Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre

Classes are by donation and on a drop-in basis. Classes are held at the New Studio of Dance, 20 Commerce St. in downtown Asheville. Info: http://www.acdt.org or 254-2621.

Mar 15 thru May 26

MONDAYS, Noon-1:30pm - Fusion Flow Yoga: A blend of Hatha, improvisation and meditation. $5-10 suggested donation.

Jan 04 thru Mar 29

MONDAYS, 6:30-7:30pm - Beginning adult tap dancing with Joe Mohar --- 7:30-8:30pm - Intermediate adult tap dancing. $20.

Mar 13 thru Mar 27

Clear Water Contractor Training

SA (3/27) - Regional Clear Water Contractor Training. Several development-related organizations have joined together to provide training for regional contractors on the laws and best practices pertaining to sediment, erosion and stormwater control. $35. Info: http://www.clearwatercontractors.org or 712-0972.

Clingman Cafe

Located at 242 Clingman Ave. in the River Arts District.

Mar 08 thru Mar 31

Through WE (3/31) - Three, featuring ceramic sculptors by Adele Macy, Susan Musialowski and Anna Koloseike, will be on display.

Drum Classes

Free. Ongoing for seven years. All ages and skill levels welcome. Safe community atmosphere. Extra drums available. Meets at the Movement and Learning Center above the French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. Info: 545-6064.

Mar 02 thru May 30

MONDAYS, 6:15-7:30pm - West African Bass Drums --- 7:30-8:30pm - Hand Drums --- 8:30-till - Open circle. Dancers welcome.

Feb 24 thru Apr 15

Earth Day Festival Volunteers/Vendors Needed

ECO is seeking interested vendors and volunteers to participate in the Earth Day Celebration to be held at Blue Ridge Community College on April 24. The festival will feature a carnival, gardening workshops, recycling activities and more. Info: 692-0385 or http://www.eco-wnc.org.

ECO Events

The Environmental and Conservation Organization is dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of Henderson County and the mountain region as an effective voice of the environment. Located at 121 Third Ave. W. Hendersonville. Info: 692-0385 or http://www.eco-wnc.org.

Mar 02 thru Apr 24

Seeking volunteers to help out with the Earth Day celebration April 24.

Edible Book Festival

A panel comprised of local restaurant owners, writers and artists will judge participating books. The top three artists will receive prizes. Everyone in attendance will have an opportunity to rate the pieces. Hosted by Asheville BookWorks, 428 1/2 Haywood Road. Info: 255-8444 or http://www.ashevillebookworks.com.

Mar 03 thru Apr 01

Through TH (4/1) - All entries must integrate text/literary inspirations in a “book-like” form, which must be entirely edible. Please provide a list of ingredients. Books that do not need refrigeration should be delivered on March 30 or 31. Books that need refrigeration should be delivered on April 1, by 1pm.

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