Hendo Fun Friends

For Nov 5 thru Nov 11
Upcoming music events may be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/hendolivemusic/
(Updates on Thurs morning)
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Assorted entertainment, festival & market events may be found here:
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/calendar-of-events
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Library programs may be found here:
https://hendersonpl.libcal.com/
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Every Friday; Nov 6
Country Dance Lesson - Style Varies
7-8pm, Honeysuckle Holler, 101 East Allen St, Hendersonville NC 28792
Cost: $5 per person.
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Nov 5 thru Dec 20; Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM; $$$
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Show – 10th Anniversary Special
his year’s festivities are stuffed fuller than Santa’s sleigh with the songs you can’t wait to hear — the holiday hits and beloved carols you ask for every year, delivered with fa-la-la flair and show-stopping shine.
Join us for a spectacular celebration that is wrapped in joy, tied with tradition, and topped with a bow of pure Playhouse magic.
Flat Rock Playhouse; 2661 Greenville Hwy, Leiman Mainstage
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/a-flat-rock-playhouse-christmas-show-10th-anniversary-special/2026-12-06
https://purchase.flatrockplayhouse.org/overview/4120
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November 6 - November 18
Our Town – An Art Exhibition
at Art MoB Studios
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/our-town-an-art-exhibition-celebrating-henderson-county
https://www.artmobstudios.com/
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November 6; 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kanuga Station Open House and Pop-up Market
Tour Hendersonville’s newest coworking space and shop local vendors from Blue Ridge Artisan Market. Bring a business card to enter drawings for a free one-month membership and a one-week pass. Free and open to the public.
512 Kanuga Road Hendersonville
https://blueridgeartisanmarket.com/
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November 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Free
In Good Company Nov 6 – Opening Reception
In Good Company brings together familiar work by artists who’ve exhibited at Studio 116 and new work by artists we’re welcoming for the first time.
https://www.studio116nc.com/
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November 7 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; Free
Holiday Craft Fair & Bake Sale in Etowah NC
hosted by Etowah United Methodist Church. Now celebrating its 42nd year, this beloved community tradition offers a festive day of handmade gifts, baked goods, and holiday cheer — all while supporting local missions.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/holiday-craft-fair
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
J & M FARMS * The Caribbean Cowboys * music 6:00 – 9:00
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Sunday, Nov 8
Hendersonville Ballroom Dance Club Tea Dance - Attire: Dress to impress
3-5:30pm, Upstairs at Hedrick Rhodes Veterans Center, 900 North Main St, Hendersonville NC 28792
3pm - Dance Lesson.
Ample parking at the front entry of the building, take the elevator or stairs to the upper level. Parking is limited at the rear entrance, both front and back doors will be unlocked. 3-5:30pm –
Our dances are open to the public and everyone is invited. Enjoy Ballroom Dancing to the music of DJ Gary Bills who plays a variety of dance tunes including Swing (East & West Coast), Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha and Foxtrot. There is also a dance mixer Cost: $5 per person at door.
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November 8 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Early-Bird Holiday Market
Join at Packa’s Place and get your holiday shopping done early. There will be delicious baked goods, food from Smokee’s wood fired pizza, 20 local makers and artisans and live music from 12-5pm!
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/early-bird-holiday-market
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November 9 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm; $100
Bellydance Foundations 4-Week New Choreography Series
Discover Your Rhythm with my New 4-Week Bellydance Choreography series. Unleash your inner rhythm, build core strength, and express yourself through the art of bellydance! Designed specifically for beginners
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/bellydance-foundations-4-week-new-choreography-series/2026-11-09

Tuesday, November 10
Dancing the Night Away – Line dancing, Swing, Ballroom & More (Free Event)
6-8pm, First United Methodist Church, 204 6th Avenue, Hendersonville NC 28739
The night will start with a Line Dance Lesson followed by open dancing.
They will have free refreshments and tables and chairs will be set up. All you need is your dancing shoes.
Parking is in the rear of the church and enter through the double doors. For more information text Michael Bannon at 828-458-7153.
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Every Wednesday, Nov 11
Jason DeCristofaro's Jazz Night (Each Wednesday)
6-8pm, Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St, Hendersonville
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Every Wednesday, Nov 11th
Weekly Westie Wednesdays (Ages 21 & Up) (Each Wednesday)
7-10pm, Honeysuckle Holler, 101 East Allen St, Suite 101, Hendersonville NC 28792
7-8pm - Continuation Lesson & 7:30-8pm - Beginner Lesson. 8-10pm - Social Dance.
Lessons rotate weekly with our incredible instructor lineup: Ryan Pflumm, Jason Barnes, Jenna Shimek,
Missy Lindsey, Rachel Harris, Tom and Janet Leazenby, and Tola Sun - all bringing fresh energy and
perspectives each week! Enjoy a rotation of community DJs keeping the vibes high and the floor full all night
long. No outside drinks (including water bottles) - water station available. Outside food welcome. Dress is
casual and No partner needed! Dedicated parking next to the venue & street parking. Please help us
support our amazing host venue by grabbing a drink or snack at the bar - it helps keep dance nights thriving!
Pricing: $10 lesson & social, $5 social only
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These are NOT hosted events and are posted for informational purposes only. Please make personal arrangements to meetup with friends and family.
If you wish to attend and host one of these events, I will post the event as an individual happening. Hosting only requires being focal point for others and making introductions. Simple!!

The Rumbling Bald Trail is a loop trail that meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest along the south face of Rumbling Bald Mountain, revealing huge boulder fields and the base of the cliff areas. These are the cliffs that can be seen from Lake Lure.
Remember - hikes led by Gordie tend to have pleasant surprises.
Difficulty: Moderate: well developed trail with undulating gradual climbs w natural trail surface. Some stone stairs. Some steep sections.
Due to recent events, Bigfoot discussions are no longer permitted.
We are the Sloth Hike Team of WNC: “We will get there when we get there.” We dare to go where the ‘real’ hike groups don’t !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ8H4EK2vt4
Details:
Distance: 2.5 mile Loop; Accum ascent: 500ft; Pace: 1.5mph
Drive time: 3/4hr/35 miles (one way)
Google map = “Rumbling Bald Access, Lake Lure, NC”
Return Not earlier than: 3.00 PM
Optional: Lunch in Chimney Rock (add 1.5 hrs)
Carpool contributions appreciated. $4.00 suggested
THIS IS A DOG-PARTICIPANT HIKE. This event is NOT for those who are uncomfortable with the antics of fun-loving dogs. Well trained dogs (you don’t have to yell) can be 'off-leash'. 'On leash' in vicinity of other hike groups. Small (lap)dogs may carpool. Large dogs will drive themselves.
Weather Check: Lake Lure, NC
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 3.5 driver(s) (=14ppl)
We suggest open windows while carpooling. Only you know your own health status so judge accordingly if an event may endanger your health or the health of others.
Please bring an extra pair of shoes to avoid bringing your muddy shoes into the driver's car at the end of the hike.
Incessant prattlers will be assumed to be having an affair.
All hikes are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: There are certain risks inherent in any outdoor activity. Each participant, member, and guest By signing up to attend this event, agrees to release from liability the leader(s), Hendersonville Fun Friends, its Partners, Affiliates, and members for any accident, injury, illness, or personal loss which might occur while participating in this activity or while traveling in any vehicle during this trip. Each participant further agrees to abide by the rules and regulations concerning safety, to follow instructions of the leader(s), and not to become intentionally separated from the group. The leader(s) also has the right to use any images collected on this trip for recording on website photo collections.
gordie's contact: CurmudgeonHiker@gmail.com
(before day of hike): 828.393.0297 ( text only)
Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146993931@N05/albums

Join us to get your steps in, meet new friends and engage in lively conversation on the Oklawaha Greenway.
Walkers meet in the Patton Park parking lot. Walking distances vary (generally four miles), but we are usually done in 1.5 hrs. The pathway is paved.
Socialized dogs on leash are welcome.
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.