Happy Thursday, Buncombe County!

💡 Buncombe Fact: Weaverville was officially incorporated in 1875 and named for Michael Montraville Weaver, who generously donated the land for the town's original boundaries.

In today’s edition:

Let’s get to it.

— Sean Kolina

A little piece of Asheville’s automotive history is rolling back into town this weekend. The Antique Automobile Show celebrates the legacy of Coxe Avenue’s former “Motor Mile” era, when downtown Asheville was lined with dealerships, garages, and car culture. This year’s event features a special spotlight on the Chrysler 300 Club International, bringing beautifully restored classics and vintage automobiles into the heart of downtown.

Even if you’re not a hardcore car person, there’s something fun about wandering rows of polished chrome, tailfins, and old-school craftsmanship while hearing stories from owners who clearly love what they drive. It’s nostalgic in the best way possible.

📍 Where: Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
📅 When: Saturday, May 30th | 10am - 2pm
💲 Price: Free to attend

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A brewery afternoon with a little extra nature mixed in. Birds & Brews combines local craft beer with bird education, live ambassador birds, and conservation conversations in a relaxed outdoor setting. It’s informative, and honestly, beers taste slightly better when there’s a hawk nearby.

📍 Where: Sweeten Creek Brewing, 1127 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville
📅 When: Saturday, May 30th | 4pm - 6pm
💲 Price: Free to attend

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Part wellness gathering, part music festival, part immersive experience. Connect Beyond blends live performances, movement classes, art, workshops, and conversations focused on mindfulness, creativity, and human connection.

📍 Where: The Orange Peel
📅 When: May 29th - 31st | 12pm - 10pm
💲 Price: Ticketed passes available

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A welcoming tournament designed to celebrate women in golf while making the game feel more social. The event includes tournament play, networking, prizes, and community-focused activities, making it a good fit whether you’re competitive or just there for the experience and fresh air.

📍 Where: The Omni Grove Park Inn
📅 When: Sunday, May 31st | 8am - 2pm
💲 Price: Registration required

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A calm, immersive way to wind down the week. Timothy Burgin’s Full Moon Sound Bath blends live instruments, meditation, and layered sound frequencies designed to help participants relax and reset. Think less “concert” and more nervous system maintenance.

📍 Where: Asheville Community Yoga, 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville
📅 When: Sunday, May 31st | 1pm – 2:30pm
💲 Price: $25

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One person’s spring cleaning is another person’s “how did I find this for five dollars?!” The Swannanoa Community Yard Sale brings neighbors together for a day of bargain hunting, unexpected treasures, and casual community wandering. Yard sale people know the thrill already.

📍 Where: 2299 US-70, Swannanoa
📅 When: Saturday, May 30th | 8am - 1pm
💲 Price: Free to attend

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A perfect fit for the mountains. Haunts & Haints brings together Appalachian folklore, ghost stories, mountain legends, and regional storytelling traditions for a spooky evening out. Expect tales of haints, hidden history, and old mountain mysteries shared in an atmospheric setting.

📍 Where: Eda Rhyne Distilling Company, 101 Fairview Rd Suite A, Asheville
📅 When: Saturday, May 30th | 9pm - 11pm
💲 Price: Sliding scale $5-$15

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Equal parts wellness practice and joyful chaos. Laughter Yoga combines breathing exercises, movement, and intentional laughter designed to reduce stress and improve mood. It may feel slightly awkward for about three minutes, then suddenly everyone is laughing for real.

📍 Where: YMCA of Western North Carolina
📅 When: Monday, June 1st | 9am - 10am
💲 Price: Free. Registration required

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😋 Weekly Appalachian inspired recipe: Southern Green Beans with Potatoes and Bacon - Tender green beans, baby potatoes, smoky bacon, and sweet onions are perfectly combined in this irresistibly classic southern side dish.

🎵 Who we are listening to: NoMBe - Young Hearts. “Goosebumps. This song is amazing andb the video made me cry a little. Thank you NoMBe for putting me onto this one.”

💛 Local Nonprofits. Swannanoa Resilience Hub - a locally led nonprofit dedicated to supporting the survivors of Hurricane Helene and uplifting community resilience in Swannanoa.

🙏 Positive News Around the Globe: Researchers found that making children laugh may actually help build emotional resilience and improve how their brains respond to stress. Tiny joyful moments matter more than we think. Read Article

✨ Giving yourself grace makes hard moments easier to carry.

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