Hello Thursday.
April 25 2024
Last year snake bite numbers in NC were higher than they’ve been in recent years — most likely because people were spending more time outside during the pandemic. Today is World Snake Day, so let’s celebrate by learning about snakes in WNC.
Venomous vs. non-venomous:
Safety tips:
- If you see a snake, walk away + call the NC Wildlife Helpline at (866) 318-2401 if you believe it to be venomous.
- Don’t try to kill the snake — it is not only unnecessary, but could also be illegal. In fact, 4 of the 6 venomous species + 4 non-venomous species in NC are protected.
- Remove hiding places like piles of rocks, wood, and other debris.
- Keep the lawn mowed. Snakes prefer to hide in tall grass. They’re also easier to spot in shorter grass.
- Wear closed shoes + long pants when walking or hiking.
- Close gaps, repair damage to siding + the foundation, and seal openings under doors, windows, and around water pipes to protect your home.
If you are bitten:
The Carolina Poison Control Center advises you to —
- Elevate the area
- Wash it + get to the doctor ASAP. You can tell if a bite is venomous by the swelling.
- Lay or sit down with the bite below the level of the heart. Do not suck out the venom.
- Call poison control at 1(800) 222-1222
ProTip: If you want to know more about snakes in our area, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission offers some peace-of-mind facts + a few guidelines to keep yourself and the snake safe.
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Show
- Downtown After 5 | Fri., July 16 | 5-9 p.m. | North Lexington Ave. | Free | Enjoy live music from Acoustic Syndicate + Joe Lasher, food and beverages for purchase, a kids area + more. 🎶
Cause
Featured PlanAhead
- BLVCK BRILLIANCE: A CELEBRATION OF MELANIN | Sat., July 24 | 7 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave. | $20 | Part of the Asheville Area Arts Council’s LIVE! An Asheville Arts Benefit Series, this unique + joyful production is performed by a talented cast of local Black dancers and a violinist. Ⓟ
Saturday
- Yolanda Rabun | Sat., July 17 | 8 p.m. | Wortham Center for Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave. | $10+ | North Carolina-based recording artist performs sultry soul + jazz. 🎶
- Highland Brewing Night Flight | Sat., July 17 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 200 | $43 | Run a 5K then enjoy some suds from Asheville’s OG craft brewery. 🍺
- Hard 2 Recycle | Sat., July 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Aaron’s, 1298 Patton Ave. | Free | Bring old electronics, batteries, metals, styrofoam, toner and ink cartridges, and more + learn how to recycle them. ♻️
- The Anniversary Event | Sat., July 17 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Atelier Mason & Co., 121 Sweeten Creek Rd. | Free | Celebrate Atelier Mason’s 1-year anniversary with a cereal bar, live music, food trucks, drinks, games, a bouncy house, and sales. Ⓟ
Sunday
- The Appalucians | Sun., July 18 | 7 p.m. | Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd. | 15+ | A folksy roots + blues concert over dinner.
- Burlesque Brunch | Sun., July 18 | 12 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave. | $15+ | Join some dancing dames and dandies for a little singin' + sippin'.🍹
Find more of the weekend’s local events in our July PlanAhead.
Enza Home Furnishings and Bedding is coming soon to 25 Long Shoals Rd., Arden | Photo provided
With 550 locations across Europe, the first Enza Home store in the US is now open in our area. Enza Home Furnishings and Bedding is located at 25 Long Shoals Rd. in Arden, with a grand opening planned for Aug. 1.
Enza Home’s upholstery and mattresses ft. European fabrics, with styles from farmhouse to mid-century modern and urban contemporary. They carry adjustable beds, organic bedding, and furniture for bedrooms, casual + formal dining rooms, and home offices, plus accent furniture, youth furniture, recliners, home decor, area rugs and more, all at a discount.
The new store is a labor of love for its owner, David Madora, who retired to Asheville 3 years ago after 37 years in the furniture industry. When you visit, he can tell you about the high-quality materials in Enza Home furniture, as well as the design services they offer. Ⓟ
Weather
- 87º | Mostly sunny | 23% chance of rain
Civic
- Buncombe County has chosen CPL Architects to design a $10 million training facility that will employ 800 folks to make Pratt & Whitney’s high-tech airfoils — which help power jet engines. The building will sit on ~6 acres of land + be ~20,000 sqft and include a lab and classroom space. ✈️ (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Development
- The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment has halted construction of a new apartment development in Arden. This comes after concerns of noise pollution, increased roadway issues, environmental impacts, and impact to property value from neighbors of the proposed property. 🏠 (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Ranked
- No. 48. Asheville, you’ve done it again. Our stunning city has been ranked by US News & World Report as the 48th best place to live in the US, 8th best place to retire, and 4th best place to live in NC. We received high marks in desirability + quality of life.📍
Edu
- It's harvesting season here in WNC and Jeter Mountain Farm has created a guide to help you know when the time is right to pick your favorite produce. This month elderberries, sunflowers, peaches, and blueberries are at their peak. 🍓
ForKids
- This Sat., July 17 the YMCA of WNC is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day at Patton Park (1730 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The free event will feature a range of activities including games, healthy cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, friendly competitions + more. 🎉
PlanAhead
- The 6th annual Asheville VeganFest is slated for Sun., Oct. 3 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Pack Square Park (80 Court Plz.). The festival will feature plant-based eats and products, health + wellness booths, information on animal saving non-profits, and more. 🥕
Number
- $340,000. The economic incentives East Fork Pottery — local pottery making company that hires folks with criminal records — will receive. The Board of Commissioners voted to award East Fork $40,000 and will act as a guarantor for a $300,000 state Building Reuse Grant for upgrades.💰(Asheville Citizen-Times)
Dish
- Asheville’s Posana + The Market Place made The Good Food Media Network’s list of Good Food 100. The list is made by measuring everything from farm to table using restaurants’ self-reported annual food purchasing data. 🍽 (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Arts
- Wanna enjoy classical music’s great performers + conductors? Tune into SummerStages, a 6-week long series highlighting a collection of past performances from Brevard Music Center Summer Festival and Boone’s Appalachian Summer Festival. The first episode drops Mon., July at 7 p.m. 🎻
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Learn
- One Day University brings the nation’s greatest professors to you — live and on-demand. Learn something new about history, politics, music, art and more with daily live streams from top instructors. Try 2 weeks free, then just $8.95/month or $89/year. Ⓟ
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame is back this October and hosting its first-ever double induction after being canceled last year because of COVID-19.
This year's Asheville inductees include Grammy Award winner, songwriter, and Mariah Carey’s former beau — Jermaine Dupri + electronic music visionary and inventor Robert Moog.
Roberta Flack — a Black Mountain icon + 2020 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will also be inducted this year.
You can find tickets to the event here. 🎶
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