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Voting is the best thing you can do with your day. | Photo by AVLtoday
 
It's Election Day, Asheville. If you're not one of the 1.7 million North Carolinians that voted early, you've still got time.

Never found the right moment to prep? We've all been there. Here's your last minute voting checklist:Then, pat yourself on the back for a civic duty well-done. I couldn't find any places offering discounts if you show a sticker, but I bet they're out there.
 
 
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Events

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Songs From "The Knoxville Project" | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Free

"Pamper Your Pollinators" with Phyllis Stiles | 6-7:30 p.m. | Asheville Botanical Garden | $25

Hawthorne Heights | 7 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $46

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Bourbon Night with Becci | 3-10 p.m. | Bar Moxy | Price of purchase

UNCA Basketball Home Opener Doubleheader | 4:30-10 p.m. | UNC Asheville | $11

R. Carlos Nakai + Peter Kater | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre | $25+

Thursday, Nov. 5

ReWild AVL Walls Gallery Event | 6-8 p.m. | Benjamin Walls Gallery | $10 suggested donation

Winemaker Dinner with Bibiana González Rave | 6-9 p.m. | The Argot Room at Jargon | $150

Mountain Raise | 6-9 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company - Event Center | $30
See our full events calendar

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News Notes

Development

The National Fund for Sacred Places has awarded $400,000 to The Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village. Intended for Helene repairs, restoration, and system upgrades, the money was awarded to only 30 congregations out of 466 applicants. (828 News Now)

Seasonal

It's officially Christmas at Biltmore. The entire estate + grounds will be decked out with winter cheer, especially the 35-ft. Christmas tree. Check out my Wrap below for an inside look at how they got it set up.

Number

$35.8 million. That's how much money the NCDOT has been awarded by the USDOT for rail safety upgrades. The funds are intended to improve highway-rail crossing signals and advance efforts to bring passenger rail service back to WNC, something that's been suspended since 1975. (WLOS)

Plan Ahead

The Whale will host its annual renaissance fair on Saturday, Nov. 14 with assistance from the Montford Park Players. Come by for plenty of beer + other vendors, performances, and family-friendly crafts.

Eat

The Majestic is now offering rewards points. Freebies range from $5-off all the way up to a free entrée, so it's time to start racking up visits. Have you tried those egg rolls?

Correction

Yesterday's newsletter mentioned the wrong location for the upcoming O'Reilly Auto Parts. The store is set to open on Patton Ave. in the former Gold's Gym space. Apologies.

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Real Estate

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Seasonal

Your cold-weather wardrobe just got a footwear upgrade. Skechers has easy-to-wear styles for the season, from floral-embroidered slip-in booties to rugged, waterproof men’s boots. With thoughtful comfort features and convenient designs, these picks make getting out the door a little easier. Shop now.*

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The Buy

Our favorite fall coats under $50:

🧥 Elevate any cold-weather ‘fit with this faux suede funnel neck coat available in great seasonal colors: khaki, coffee, and army green. 
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🧥Finally, you can’t go wrong with this No. 1 best-selling fleece quarter zip that’s casual + easy to layer.
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The Wrap

Yesterday morning, I got to watch as the Biltmore Estate raised its Christmas tree. It was unbelievable to witness the process, which required a truck + ropes, dollies, more hands than I could count, and and an incredibly coordinated team effort.

And the room smelled so, so good.
 
A GIF of the Biltmore Christmas tree being brought in by truck and then raised inside the house
The raising of the Christmas tree at Biltmore is beyond impressive. | GIF by AVLtoday
 
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