Gifts of the Season

holiday Events

• 06/30: Project Linus

  Project Linus, a volunteer group that provides handmade blankets to children in crisis, seeks new members. Info: 645-8800.

• 10/26: The Rathbun Center

  The Rathbun Center, a nonprofit corporation that provides free lodging for patients and their caregivers staying in Asheville for medical treatment, seeks volunteers to support and register guests. Weekend shifts: noon-3pm, 3-6pm & 6-9pm. Info: www.rathbuncenter.org or 251-0595.

• 06/29: Pan Harmonia

  Pan Harmonia seeks volunteers to assist with chamber music concerts. Volunteers receive two tickets to the concert. Info: office@pan-harmonia.org.

• 05/30: Road to Recovery

  The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatments as part of the Road to Recovery program. Info: 254-6931.

• 07/31: Ayusa Host Families

  ONGOING - Ayusa seeks families interested in hosting exchange students ages 15-18. Families must pass a background check, provide room and board and a safe, supportive environment. Info: www.ayusa.org or 298-8873.

• 05/24: In Real Life After School Programs

  MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, 3-5pm - The IRL After School Program seeks volunteers to build relationships with middle schoolers while participating in diverse programming like hiking, financial literacy, art, sports and more. Info: acsf.org, irlacsf@gmail.com or 350-6270.

• 05/23: Shake and Bake

  TH (5/23), 11am-12:30pm - Shake and Bake: Cook and serve a homemade lunch to the men staying at the ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters and Inn. Both men and women are encouraged to participate.

• 05/26: ABSfest

  FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival will feature a Saturday night spectacular, "wild west space opera," burlesque and circus workshops and a cabaret brunch. Held at the Grey Eagle, Orange Peel and other downtown Asheville locations. Info, cost and schedule: absfest.com.

• 05/26: White Squirrel Festival

  FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The White Squirrel Festival will feature street vendors, crafts, activities for kids, a Squirrel Box Derby and music by Sol Driven Train, Jupiter Coyote, Acoustic Syndicate, The Packway Handle Band and others. Held throughout downtown Brevard. Free. Info and schedule: whitesquirrelfestival.com.

• 10/06: Paris of the South Flea Market

  SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 8am-3pm - The Paris of the South Flea Market will feature a "gypsy-style" market including handmade clothes, jewelry, art, food trucks and live music. Held at U.S. 70 at Lytle Cove Road. Free to attend. Info: avl.mx/s5.