Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area 31 College Place, Suite 120, Asheville, NC, United StatesAs areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Schoolhouse Fiber Friends at Stecoah
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd , Robbinsville, North Carolina, United StatesCrocheters, spinners, knitters, seamstresses, and fiber enthusiasts of all fields are invited. If you get a thrill from thread, yarn, or wool, Schoolhouse Fiber Friends is for you. Bring your Works-in-Progress, Yarn Hauls, and Finished Show-and-Tell Pieces. Meets in the Textile Studio.
Friends of Agriculture Breakfast
Green Creek Community Center 25 Shields Drive, Tryon, NC, United StatesPolk County’s Office of Agricultural Economic Development hosts a monthly Friends of Agriculture Breakfast for our community of farmers, gardeners, and food enthusiasts. The Friends of Agriculture Breakfast is a free event that features a delicious local food breakfast and an educational speaker on areas of interest to our agricultural community. The Friends of Agriculture […]
Machine Sewing for Beginners with Ramona Shepard
McDowell Arts Council Association Gallery 50 South Main Street, Marion, NC, United StatesJoin Ramona Shepard at the McDowell Arts Council Association four weekends in a row to learn the basics of machine sewing! You'll be able to make 3-5 different projects: Drawstring bag Half moon cosmetics bag Pleated zipper pouch Cutlery/brush roll (depending on fabric used) Fabric basket Registration is required. $250 per person for 4 sessions• […]
“Coldest Day of the Year” at Elk Hollow Preserve
Distance: 2 mile Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (6/10), This includes steep inclines and slippery surfaces. Come enjoy a delightful walk through the Elk Hollow Preserve along the Everett J. Bowman Memorial Trail during our Coldest Day of the Year Hike! This scenic route will guide us through stunning forests of oaks, maples, and beech trees, as […]
Chimney Rock State Park Wildlife Programs for Kids
Polk County Public Libraries: Columbus Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, NC, United StatesChimney Rock State Park Wildlife Programs for Kids 4th Tuesdays @ 4pm Columbus Library January 28: Radical Raptors – Learn about birds of prey, understand the role they play in our ecosystem, and discover how we can help protect them. Meet special winged ambassadors and hear about what makes them unique among our native species. February […]
A Turnpike Sunset by Tom Godleski
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesTom Godleski has written local legends into songs and turned family stories into scripts. Turnpike Sunset is about a group of 19th century drovers who are sitting around a campfire, telling stories, singing, and talking about trials and tribulation of life on the drover’s road. The road itself was called The Buncombe Turnpike, and was […]
The Art of Fiber and Textiles
Art Place 2021 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesThe Art League is proud to present “The Art of Fiber and Textiles,” an exhibition that showcases the innovative spirit and enduring traditions of these versatile mediums.
2025 Agroforestry Workshop: Pruning our Silvopasture Project
Southern Appalachian Highlands Concervancy Community Farm SAHC Community Farm, 80 Mag Sluder Road, NC, United StatesWe will explore the science and strategies behind pruning trees and shrubs for agroforestry systems. The class will discuss the botany of pruning and strategies for silvopasture, alley cropping, food forests, windbreaks, and riparian buffers. We will discuss the differences in pruning for fruit, nut, timber, fodder and mulch production. Participants will leave understanding how […]
Machine Sewing for Beginners with Ramona Shepard
McDowell Arts Council Association Gallery 50 South Main Street, Marion, NC, United StatesJoin Ramona Shepard at the McDowell Arts Council Association four weekends in a row to learn the basics of machine sewing! You'll be able to make 3-5 different projects: Drawstring bag Half moon cosmetics bag Pleated zipper pouch Cutlery/brush roll (depending on fabric used) Fabric basket Registration is required. $250 per person for 4 sessions• […]
Asheville Community Square Dance
Haw Creek Commons 315 Old Haw Creek Rd, Asheville, United StatesDance Band: Jenny Run Away (Patrick Sawyer, Emma Rast, Nick Coker, Daniel Ullom & Anna Whalen) Host Caller: Phil Jamison Community callers are welcome to call a dance! Old-Time Jam Leader: TBD Food Truck: Appalachian Chic Flatfoot Lessons Before the Dance! Flatfooting is an Appalachian percussive dance that shares its history and steps with […]
A Turnpike Sunset by Tom Godleski
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesTom Godleski has written local legends into songs and turned family stories into scripts. Turnpike Sunset is about a group of 19th century drovers who are sitting around a campfire, telling stories, singing, and talking about trials and tribulation of life on the drover’s road. The road itself was called The Buncombe Turnpike, and was […]
