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An image from the photo book 'Find Momo,' in which the titular border collie can be found hiding in series of images. Photographer Andrew Knapp will talk about and sign his book at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe.
An image from the photo book 'Find Momo,' in which the titular border collie can be found hiding in series of images. Photographer Andrew Knapp will talk about and sign his book at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe.
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March 17

Henderson County Gem & Mineral Society: 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army Activity Center, 239 3rd Ave. E., Hendersonville. Monthly meeting, program. Diane Lapp talks about history of the Mineral and Lapidary Museum and its collections and programs. 877-4073.

What's Next for Asheville's Water? 6 p.m., Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville. Hear from Mayor Esther Manheimer (developments in city's lawsuit), Barry Summers of Save Our Water WNC (brief history of water system legislative actions), and Katie Hicks of Clean Water for North Carolina (importance of citizens input on water decisions and updates on recent high-profile toxic spills). 251-1291.

March 18

All About Service Animals: ADA Regulations & More: 3 p.m., Land-Of-Sky Regional Council, 339 New Leicester Hwy., Suite 140, Asheville. Register with Kathy Hollingsworth at 298-1977. Free.

Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society Program: 7 p.m., UNCA's Reuter Center. "Living On The Edge Of Rising Seas: Waterbirds of the Virginia and North Carolina Coasts." Free. Contact JoAnne Rittenberg at jwr828@yahoo.com or http://emas@emasnc.org.

4.5 Year Around-The-World Motorcycle Journey Presentation: 7 p.m., Eurosport BMW Motorcycles of Asheville, 30 Bryson St. At 33 years old, Rene Cormier cashed in his physical world to finance a nearly five-year, mostly solo, unsupported and non-sponsored motorcycle ride around the world on a budget of $25 per day. The travelogue of that ride, "The University of Gravel Roads," won several awards. Those in attendance are eligible to win a guided motorcycle trip in Africa. 255-6600.

WNC Medicinal Herb Club: 5 p.m., Mountain Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River. Participants gain hands-on experience with site assessment, soil and bed preparation, and seeding methods. A portion of this workshop will be held outside, so dress appropriately for outdoor weather. RSVP to Meghan Baker at 255-5522 or meghan_baker@ncsu.edu.

Photo Essay Presentation: Animal Adoption: "Rescue Me: Photographing the Joy of the Rescued" with Claire Waller at noon, Transylvania County Library, 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard. Features the people and dogs who inspired Waller to use photography to make a difference by raising awareness about the plight of abandoned animals and the people who adopt them. 884-3151, ext. 226.

"Introduction To Gardening In The WNC Mountains": 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., N.C. Extension Office, 94 Coxe Ave., Asheville. Presented by Alison Arnold, Extension Agent, Urban Horticulture, N.C. Cooperative Extension. Addresses ins and outs of learning to garden in our plant-diverse and four-season mountain region. Free but registration requested. Call 255-5522 or e-mail Joyce.Plemmons@buncombecounty.org.

March 19

Water Quality Film Screening: 6 p.m., Henderson County Public Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville. "Code Blue: Water in the Mountains" directed and produced by local filmmaker David Weintraub. Learn about regional water quality issues and upcoming volunteer opportunities with ECO's biomonitoring, chemical monitoring, Adopt-A-Stream programs and more. 692-0385 or www.eco-wnc.org.

Find Momo at Malaprop's: 7-9 p.m., Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St., Asheville. Canadian graphic designer and photographer Andrew Knapp brings his delightful version of Where's Waldo for dog lovers. In beautiful photographs from all over the place, Momo the border collie hides, peeks and invites you to join the fun. www.gofindmomo.com.

March 20

Hendersonville Children's Choir: 6:30 p.m., Henderson County Public Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville. Free. Consists of Henderson County youths ages 6-18. This ensemble will perform several fiddle favorites as well as folk songs from around the world. www.henderson.lib.nc.us/centennial.html.

Glow Yoga Party: March 20, 7-9 p.m., The Mill Room, 66 Asheland Ave., Asheville. Hosted by Go Yoga Asheville. A twist on traditional yoga with black lights, music, dancing, optional body paint, and yoga. $20 advance, $25 at the door. Visit www.goyogainc.com.

Viewing of "The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia": 6 p.m., Carolina Day School's Nash Athletic Center, 1345 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Free admission but reserve seats by March 15 at 274-3311.

Bridge Lessons: 9:30 a.m. March 20 and 27, Asheville Bridge Room at River Ridge Marketplace, 800 Fairview Road, Suite C-1. First classes of nine-week class on "Play of the Hand." Geared toward those who already know basic bridge bidding and who want to improve their play. This week's class is a review of Stayman and Jacoby conventions. Reviewing basic bidding as well as introducing more bidding conventions. One hour of lecture and then hour of play with preset hands emphasizing the points covered in the lecture. $12. 279-8940 or 687-8210.

Democratic Candidate Forum: The Democratic Women of Jackson County and the Jackson County Democratic Party are hosting a forum from 6-9 p.m. in the historic Jackson County Courthouse Community Room in Sylva. The event will include candidates for Jackson County Sheriff, Clerk of Court, County Commissioners, Register of Deeds, District Attorney, U.S. Congress District 11, North Carolina Senate District 50 and North Carolina House Representative District 119. The candidates in contested races will participate in a structured question and answer interaction moderated by Marsha Crites.

March 21

Jackson County Republican Party Precinct Meetings: 5 p.m. Annual Jackson County Republican Party Precinct Meetings held with County Convention at Jackson County Senior Center's Heritage Room, 100 County Services Park, Sylva. Precinct voters must be seated by 5:30 p.m. Delegates and alternates to the County, District and State Conventions will be elected from those precinct voters in attendance. Call Ralph Slaughter at 743-6491 or visit www.jacksoncountygop.com.

Coffee Table Books Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville. Large inventory. Various subjects. Proceeds benefit libraries of Buncombe County. 250-4700.

"Big Trouble in Little Ireland" Dinner Theatre: 7:30 p.m., Blue Moon Dinner Theatre, 215 E. Main St., Johnson City, Tenn. Interactive murder mystery. You get to play detective and solve the crime as the actors take you through a story of Irish humor and foul play. $39.99 plus tax. 423-232-1350 or www.bluemoondinnertheatre.com.

March 22

ECO's Annual Biomonitoring Volunteer Training: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock and field practice at a nearby stream. Learn about stream bugs and what they tell us about water quality. Lunch and equipment provided. Attendees should bring waders, boots, water bottle and other necessary outdoor gear. Returning volunteers should bring their manual booklets and insect ID sheets from previous sessions. Suggested $5 donation. Registration required by March 17. Call 692-0385 to sign up. Visit www.eco-wnc.org.

Documentary "Gasland Part 2": 6:30 p.m., Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. About natural gas fracking in America. Presentation by Clean Water for North Carolina followed by film. Sponsored by The Canary Coalition and OccupyWNC. Free. 631-3447.

Spring Equinox Celebration with Mother Grove Goddess Temple: 7 p.m., Cathedral of All Souls Episcopal Church in Biltmore Village. A ritual entitled "Find the Balance, Turn Toward the Light." This event is free and open to the respectful public. Bring a donation for the temple's food pantry. Suggested offering of $5 to cover expenses. 230-5069.

March 23

Asheville Community Band Spring Concert: March 23, 3 p.m., Asheville High School, 419 McDowell St. $8, $5 for church groups/retirement homes of 5 or more, free age 5 and younger. www.ashevillecommunityband.org.

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