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Please note : this is last year's ABC info, stay tuned for the 2010 schedule

June 19 - 21, 2008
• Everyone is welcome!
• You can participate in one, all, or any combination of the following events.
• No pre-registration (except LaZoom), but your RSVP is appreciated at ashevillage.org/RSVP
• Events are free, unless noted. Donations are appreciated to help cover costs. Thank you!

Thursday, June 19
ASHEVILLAGE BUILDING CONVERGENCE OPENING CELEBRATION!
No pre-registration required, but your RSVP is appreciated.
What: Not-to-be-missed presentations by City Repair's Mark Lakeman & Lydia Dolman; presentation and Spiral Dance with Starhawk; Sage Sansone & other local musicians; delicious finger food; hundreds of local enthusiasts; and more!
Where: Jubilee, 46 Wall St, 28801
When: 6 - 11pm
Donation: $10-$25 sliding scale
Organized by: Ashevillage Institute
For more info: Janell Kapoor, janell@ashevillage.org

Friday, June 20
ASHEVILLAGE TOWN MEETING - FROM VISION TO ACTION!
No pre-registration required, but your RSVP is appreciated.
What: Inspiring plenary talk by Julia Butterfly Hill, introductions by Starhawk, City Repair's Mark Lakeman, Robin Cape, other local leaders,
and hundreds of sustainability practitioners & citizens. All-inclusive strategic planning round tables will follow, fosucing on moving a sustainable Asheville from vision to action. All are welcome!!! Click here for more info.  
Where: Jubilee, 46 Wall St, 28801
When: 9am - 4pm
Donation: $5-$10 suggested sliding scale
Organized by: Ashevillage Institute/AVI, SACEE, SAM
For more info: Kristin Peppel, kristin@ashevillage.org
For more details about the Ashevillage Town Meeting click here

SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION & COMMUNITY POTLUCK
Arrive early. Space is limited. Attendance will be capped.
Where: The Botanical Gardens at Asheville, 28804
When: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Bring: A potluck dish, plate, utensils, something to sit on
Donations appreciated.
Organized by: Earth Celebrations
For more info: Mary Stair, MMS@mhc.edu, 828.254.0943

ASHEVILLAGE BENEFIT AT BOBO GALLERY
With: Johnson's Crossroad, David Earl & the Plowshares, Molly Rose Reed of Barrel House Mamas, and more!
Where: Bobo Gallery, 22 Lexington Ave, 28801
When: 9pm - 2am
Door: $5
Organized by: Arts 2 People
For more info: Erin Scholze, dreamspider@gmail.com, www.bobogallery.com

Saturday, June 21
ASHEVILLAGE IN ACTION
No pre-registration required, but your RSVP is appreciated. All are welcome.
With: 14 hands-on participatory sustainability projects!!! Join local organizations & hundreds of citizens at sustainability project sites throughout Asheville, click here for more info.
Where: All over Asheville, click here for more info.
When: 10am - 5pm
Organized by: Jenna Bryner & Dan Leroy (of the Clean Air Community Trust)
For more info: ABC@ashevillage.org, 828.225.8820

ASHEVILLAGE ROLLING THEATRE FUN-DRAISER WITH LAZOOM
All proceeds go to ABC. Limited space. Buy your tickets in advance!
What: Take a fun-filled theatrical tour of all the Ashevillage sites in action with Asheville's original rolling theatre company...LaZoom!
Where: Meet in front of the French Broad Food Coop, 28801
When:
11:30am-1pm & 2:30-4pm
Tickets: $20, All proceeds go to Ashevillage
Organized by: LaZoom
For more info & ticket purchases: Jen Lauzon, jen@lazoomtours.com, www.lazoomtours.com

ASHEVILLAGE BUILDING CONVERGENCE CLOSING CEREMONY
What: Celebrate the ABC & our community accomplishments; giving thanks & indulging in donated desserts!
Where: Carrier Park by the river on Amboy Rd, 28806
When: 6 - 7pm
Organized by: Asheville Bioneers
For more info: Dorisse, dorisse@breathdance.org