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32nd Annual Appalachian Potters Market!

McDowell High School‘s Commons Area + Gymnasium
600 McDowell High School Rd, Marion, NC 28752

APM is hosted by us-folks at McDowell Arts Council Association & The Blue Ridge Traveler!

Are you a pottery nerd? Collector? Newbie? Looking for unique and beautiful Christmas gifts? Or maybe you are ready and willing to check out the wide variety of work within a regional heritage art form you’ve never considered before! Treat yourself…Appalachian Potters Market is the place to be 🙂 Spend the first weekend in December with us and see what it is all about. We host 60+ Regional North Carolina Potters every year and always find the best functional, decorative, and even silly pieces of pottery and ceramics art to enjoy or gift to friends and loved ones!

This year our Featured Potter is Brenda Schramm of Flame PotteryBoone, NC 🍶

The awesome folks at Bruce’s Fabulous Foods join us every year on-site so you can grab a great local lunch while you shop.

APM has 31 years of history and tradition to share, through 60+ North Carolina potters. Admission is just $5.00 (we take cash or card at both entrances..though cash makes for a shorter wait-time in line for everyone) Free admission for those 16 yrs old or younger 🙂

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Hours: 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Cost: $5 per person
Directions: I-40/Exit 73/Old Fort

North on Catawba Avenue to US Hwy. 70, turn right driving approximately 10.7 miles to McDowell High School Road. At stoplight, turn right, driving onto campus. Parking and high school entrances are on the right.

mcdowellarts.org
blueridgetravelers.com

 

  • November, 18
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Open Jam Thursday

We have a stage, p.a., lights, monitors.
you bring your rig, mics, cords

All ages welcome!

  • November, 18
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Giving Back on Green Friday

Avoid the chaos and long shopping lines on Black Friday and join the Adventure Center of Asheville and Wildwater Ltd. for the 5th Annual Green Friday at all of our locations. Ages 4 and over can zip at KidZip or climb our Treetops Park. Ages 10 and over can enjoy our Zipline Canopy Tours. Then we will donate 50% of all revenue to local and regional non-profit organizations.

 

  • November, 17
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Asheville: Marmot + RootsRated Party

The Fall In Love With The Outside Road Tour is coming to Asheville! Join Marmot + RootsRated to celebrate the great outdoors and all the things we love to do outside.

Enjoy live music, outdoor trivia, a photo booth, tent pitching contests, Marmot gear raffles, and good ole’ conversations about where to go outdoors.

A suggested $5 donation will get you some hot cider and a Ball® Canning & Recipes Mason Jar, and entry into the awesome raffles.

100% of all proceeds raised benefit: Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

Other Happenings at Diamond Brand Outdoors Prior the Event:
Native and Liquid Logic are hosting their first ever Factory Warehouse Sale at the store. They will have lots of current and past season inventory priced below wholesale, with boats starting at $325. Also, Steve Longenecker of Falconers of Falling Creek Camp is hosting his very popular Birds of Prey presentation at 3:00 in the store. 

  • November, 17
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20th Annual Ornament Extravaganza

Come help us celebrate our 20th Annual Ornament Extravaganza! Ornaments*demonstrations*refreshments*local music
Special deals on Ornaments, 10-30% Off everything in Gallery,
Fundraiser for C.E.R.F. all December!

  • November, 17
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Step Out & Shop to benefit Diana Wortham Theatre

We’re happy to host the sixth annual Step Out & Shop to benefit Diana Wortham Theatre at our South Asheville flagship store.

Get started on your holiday shopping (or grab some things for yourself) with a storewide 20% discount! At the end of the night, we’ll donate 10% of all store sales to Diana Wortham Theatre to support live performances of music, theatre, and dance throughout the year. There will also be lots of fun giveaways and prizes, as well as live music and light bites.

Raffle Items:
• ENO hammock and straps
• Men’s outfit by Royal Robbins
• $100 Diamond Brand Outdoors gift card
• $100 Frugal Backpacker gift card
• Leki hiking poles
• Deuter pack
• The North Face “Never Stop Exploring” Package

(Some exclusions apply including boats, YETI, gift cards, car racks, and GoPro. See store for details.)

  • November, 17
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Deadline to pre-order a Christmas Tree

Available Dec 1st & 2nd 10:00am-7:00pm

“Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for a limited number of Christmas trees. The trees are 5, 6, 7 and 8 foot Fraser Firs from Madison County. Cost ranges from $32 to $42 based on height. Wreaths are also for sale and the proceeds from all sales go to fund the District’s environmental education programs. All trees must be ordered in advance and you can pick them up at the District office.

Order a tree and help our educational programs! To order, call the District office at 250-4785 by November 22.

  • November, 17
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Monthly Quilting Class (9-18yrs)

Monthly Quilting Class for ages 9-18yrs with Henderson County 4-H at the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Henderson County Center in Jackson Park in Hendersonville. “This group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This is NOT a “learn to sew” class. All participants must have basic sewing skills and experience prior to joining. There is no cost for the class itself, but you may need to purchase basic sewing or quilting tools, and fabric/ batting from time to time. New members may join at the Nov. 17 or Dec. 15 meetings.

Printable registration form and more info HERE: https://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/…/4-h-monthly-quilting-class/

  • November, 17
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Family Fun Day: Women’s Basketball vs. Tennessee Tech

Join us in Kimmel Arena on the afternoon of Black Friday as Women’s Basketball takes on Tennessee Tech at 3pm. Fans can receive a free youth admission with any paying adult, so bring your kids, grandkids, nieces or nephews, or any other young person in your life! We’ve also heard rumors from the North Pole that Santa will be making an appearance!

  • November, 17
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Toasty! ISA’s 7th Annual Blanket and Winter Wearables Drive, benefitting ABCCM

BLANKET & WINTER WEARABLES DRIVE!
Nov 17th 7:00am-1:00pm – Insurance Service of Asheville‘s Toasty! ISA’s 7th Annual Blanket and Winter Wearables Drive, benefitting Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM). “A way for us to meet a tangible need in our community as colder weather moves in, which is to provide a blanket, coats, hats and gloves for every needy woman, man, child and family. The public is encouraged to stop by the drive, drop off a donation of one or more blankets or winter wearables, and enjoy coffee, donuts, and home-baked breakfast treats from the ISA staff. Staff from ABCCM, Insurance Service of Asheville, and 98.1 The River’s live remote team will be on hand for the blanket drive.”

WHERE: Corner of College and Charlotte streets, Executive Park parking lot

  • November, 16
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