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Hey y'all,
My bestie and her new hubby (you can read about her experience of "cancelling" their wedding at the outset of COVID here) are coming to town for some socially distanced outdoor hangs this weekend. I think y'all know by now that I take a more measured approach to being outdoorsy, and she's the same, so our plans consist of sitting in a river and making s'mores.
If you're more of an adventure seeker—as most Western North Carolinians are—check out some of our old Leisure & Libation pieces, like this 2018 article on road biking, this one on downhill mountain biking, or this classic take on our regional rivers and their activities. But I think daredevils and layabouts alike will agree on this month's L&L: local ice creameries. 🍦
Until next week,
Emily Glaser, Managing Editor
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With the help of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Ian Brownlee painted a mural thanking Mission healthcare workers. Photo courtesy Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
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Bouncing Back 🏡 According to Beverly-Hanks Realtors' Q2 2020 Real Estate Market Report, the local market has recovered faster than expected: Our region's sales are only down 2% year-to-date. It's a sellers market, as demand remains high but supply is low, with 33% fewer homes available as of July 1 than the same day in 2019 (there were 3,038 residential properties on the market at the end of Q1, and just 2,838 at the end of Q2). Check out the full report.
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Funding Recovery 💰 Remember all those local recovery funds we announced a couple months back? They're starting to make an impact. The Haywood Recovery Fund, for example, has distributed $170,600 to 18 small businesses in Haywood County, 7 of which were minority- or women-owned businesses. $200K+ is still available—apply here, and read the full report.
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Thank You, Healthcare Workers! 🎨 Local muralist Ian Brownlee wanted to paint a mural to thank all the hospital workers. After reaching out to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), Brownlee was connected with the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, the owner of a small building directly across from the entrance to Mission’s ER. With the help of the two nonprofits, he painted a vibrant mural message, “thank you healthcare workers," on the building.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The Young Professionals of Asheville have extended their half-off membership special through July 31. 👩🏽💼 The group hosts social and professional development events for the under-40 crowd.
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Leadership Haywood is a 9-month leadership training and civic participation program for Haywood Co. professionals with class topics like education, health, and economic development. 💁🏾 Apply for the next cohort, which begins Sept. 16.
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Four Seasons will offer a virtual Camp Heart Songs Aug. 3–8. This grief camp for ages 5-18 provides an opportunity for children and adolescents to explore and process their grief with peers. Learn more.
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The 2nd Annual Light Up the Night 5K is set for Aug. 7 at Carrier Park. Proceeds from the event, which features a virtual walk/run option, benefit the Western Carolina Rescue Ministries. 🏃🏼♀️ You can register here.
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The Cliffs recently announced a new Walnut Cove neighborhood, Meadowview. 🏘 It's the builders' first enclave, a homebuilding program with built-for-sale simplicity but a range of floor plans and interior packages.
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Two of Asheville Art Museum's Summer Art Camp To Go! sessions are still open: Creating Sculpture (grades 3–5) and Mixed-Up and Messy (grades K–2). 👨🏼🎨. Registration includes instructional videos for each project, art materials, and daily virtual classes.
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Venture Asheville has started a new IGTV series, and their first episode features the 2020 Micro Grant Winners. Check out short videos from each of the entrepreneurs. 🎬
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Check out the WNC Tech Finder directory, a new website where local tech talent can create listings to share their skills and availability for work. 🖥 There's also a Project Submission form where clients can post projects or jobs they're hiring for.
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Mountain BizWorks' Craft Your Commerce Summer Workshop Series will focus on adapting craft businesses to thrive in a drastically changed market. Register now for the summer series, which kicks off July 31.
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Local community response funds provide the fastest access to support, and loans of up to $10K are available to small businesses in the following communities: City of Shelby; Haywood County; Jackson County; Macon County ; Madison County; Transylvania County; and Watauga County. 💸
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This year, RiverLink's Anything That Floats Parade is semi-virtual river float with a flexible time frame, July 10–31, and the theme French Broad in Wonderland. 🛶 Learn more and register.
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🤔 Trivia Night | The YPA will host a virtual trivia night tonight at 5:30 p.m.
🩸 Blood Drive | Sign up now for next Thursday's blood drive at the Hi-Wire Big Top (each donor gets a $20 Visa gift card and COVID antibody test).
👨🏽💻 Hump Day Hang Out | The Haywood Co. Chamber's next Hump Day Hang Out, Wed. July 22 at 12 p.m., will explore the topic "Use Google Tools to Help You Land Your Next Job."
👨🏼🎨 Glass Crafts | The NC Glass Center's classes may be closed, but you can get glass crafty at home with their two new Take Home Kits.
🖼 Gallery Views | The Asheville Gallery of Art is now open Fri. & Sat. 12–5 p.m. Check out the all-member exhibit, “Infinite Possibilities,” which runs through July 31.
🤝 Networking | Meet new faces (virtually) in the Asheville Chamber's July Business Before Hours Tue. July 21 at 9 a.m.
🥁 Live Music | The Wortham Center's Special Events Series features local musicians and performers at 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. each evening in the Wortham Center’s Market Street Courtyard. Fri. July 17, The Moon and You; Sat. July 18, Chuck Lichtenberger Trio; and Sun. July 19, storyteller Becky Stone.
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Yomes (learn more about the dome-meets-yurt structures in this month's issue) are easy enough to construct with a two-person team. 🔨 Here's how:
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