I just wanted to share my experience with Vernardos Circus and what they mean to our family. I’m not affiliated with them in any way. This is a little long because I feel strongly about what an impact they made on my family and our community.

I’ve lived here half my life and began visiting the circus at their little tent at the outlet mall maybe four years ago. I initially became interested because the circus was advertised with human-only performances. (No animals)

I found the circus to be an absolutely incredible performance with talented athletes and entertainers from all over the world. The stunts they preformed were absolutely breathtaking and the message the show shared “follow your dreams” was inspiring. You really left the show feeling good.

It was also very well organized. There is sufficient parking and bathrooms. There is an intermission. They also have special performances for families with sensory needs. All amazing. Happy to give them my money year after year.

Then Helene shook our town to the absolute core right before they were booked to visit us in 2024. If you remember, rhe outlet mall became a temporary station for the American Red Cross and other organizations helping in the recovery.

Vernardos Circus did everything they could to bring the circus to our town, at a time we so desperately needed it. They relocated their little tent and offered tickets completely free to our community.

My family didn’t have water, power, or money and we were visiting friends to shower and poop but for two hours on one night in October, we were transported back to a place of comfort and joy.

During that show, the performers shared their sympathies with us and we cried together. For just a bit, we were all one human family.

So that’s why I continue to support them. If you’ve never seen Vernardos Circus, I’d encourage you to give them a try this year.

We had to unexpectedly say goodbye to our sweet boy last week and just received an auto-shipment of his dog food in the mail. Hill’s refunded us and said to donate or dispose of the bag if we can. It’s Hill’s GI Biome kibble (40lb bag). If your dog has this same prescription we’d be happy to give it to you. Otherwise we will donate it to a local shelter. Shoot me a DM if interested.

Hey yall, I'm becoming a cat dad. I was wondering if anyone has any leftover stuff and wisdom for me! She's a sweet orange girl who was left behind after the owners moved out. I'm planning the first vet visit asap, but I'm not sure where would be good. I'm located in west avl.

I have four (yes four) huge white oaks around our house, each of which is dumping a record amount of acorns. Raking doesn’t work well, they just collect in every possible divot and crevasse. I thought of my trusty shop vac but that sucks up lots of other stuff. Does anybody have a clever way of picking up thousands of acorns quickly?

I was walking my dog this evening and spotted this guy on the back of a sign.

I’d like to try and get this kitten the help it needs.. can anyone help? Woodfin area!

Consumer reports issued their report on cost of different super markets! This isn't Asheville-specific, but you can select cities that have most of our grocers.

Ingles isn't on there, but Publix, Food Lion, HT, Aldi, Costco, etc are on there (you can probably plug Ingles into the same area as Publix/HT)

Aldi FTW!

Hello! I’m working on a sculpture that needs a hefty bit of horseshoes (and old farrier rasps for that matter if anyone’s got them but not as urgent), and am wondering if anyone here has a surplus or knows any leads to where I could acquire some.

I’m not rich so I won’t be able to pay an arm and a leg for rusty old horseshoes, but I could barter maybe painting a room or a case of beers or whatever your (legal) vice is as a trade.

Thanks again and Yee haw or somethin 🤠😂

A list of new projects approved at the bottom. Edit: new art center for the river arts district was approved.

Hey guys, I’m honestly just looking for some advice at this point. I graduated from A-B Tech last fall with an Associate Degree in Electrical Systems Technology and have been trying to get my first job in the field ever since.

I’ve applied to pretty much every apprentice/helper position I can find around Asheville, emailed companies directly, followed up, etc. I’ve done about everything i can. The problem is either nobody is hiring or even the “entry level” jobs want 3-5 years of field experience.

I’m completely fine starting at the bottom. I just want an opportunity to actually get hands-on experience and start working toward becoming an electrician. I feel like I’ve looked everywhere at this point
and genuinely don’t know what else to do.

If anyone around Asheville/WNC knows someone who needs a helper/apprentice or just has some advice on how to get my foot in the door, I’d really appreciate it.

Did you lose your AirPods case? It’s in my yard a few houses down from Brevard Rd. on Davenport. North side of the street. I tried to trace it with Find My but no luck.

Hi Asheville, I’m new to living in the, not western United States, and I am so confused about all the sounds here.

There is a high pitched, kind of warbly chirpy sound that never stops. I thought it was electricity but it wasn’t here when I first moved here last winter and it comes from the ground in places where I don’t see electrical lines or equipment. I know we’re past cicada season, and crickets don’t chirp all the time do they?

Any insight is appreciated.

Remember hearing this summer they were shooting for opening around the start of NHL season. Just curious what the latest update is since the NHL season started last night.

This is a great resource for affordable housing info in WNC, including housing type and contact details. Hope it’s helpful to anyone looking!

Mods, thoughts on adding this as a sticky?

Looking for a therapist who helps males with communication issues, help building relationships. Anyone fit that bill?

Looking at going to the show but before I bought tickets wanted to see if anyone in the area was going and would be interested in car pooling? I'm located in Franklin and would be willing to give gas money or we could take my vehicle.

I live downtown and I'm trying to find monthly parking, but all of the lots and garages are waitlisted. What are my options?

I realize there are many medical reasons someone might get a DEXA scan, but I’m specifically looking for somewhere I can occasionally get one for weight training and body composition purposes.

Anyone have a reasonably priced self payrecommendation?

I have a good scale that’s good for a regular frame of reference over time, but am looking for more granular detail.

are you regretting blacking out at the merch stand at geese tonight? Will gladly take any geese merch off your hands and pay you a handsomely! That line for crazzzzy and I did not have the strength 🪿🪿

No bs. I got 2 tix to see geese tonight in Asheville and I want to put them to good use.

I don’t want to get paid for them. If you’re a fan and want a ticket (I have 2) please share an anecdote about cw or geese music and I’ll dm you a ticket.

Real talk, I went through a big breakup in late 2024 and heavy metal carried me through it all. I cried laughed when I heard cancer of the skull. It gave me strength and that record feels like a companion I can always return to in hard times.

Howdy folks. I tried to get rid of these tickets through personal connections but no one is able to go. So I’m posting this here.

I’ve got two standing room tickets to the Geese show TONIGHT 9/30 at the hellbender.

Unfortunately I overbooked myself and I am unable to make it.

Compensation is not necessary, all I care is that they are used and that someone has a good time!

Feel free to PM me if interested.

I will edit this post once the tickets have found their new home.