Nov. 1-7 This Week in the Swannanoa Valley

Get your cholesterol checked Nov. 8

Givens LifeMinistries will provide cholesterol screening from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Swannanoa United Methodist Church, 216 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa. The cost is $15. Fasting the night before is required. With a finger-stick blood sample and blood pressure check, you’ll have your total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, ratio and glucose results in five minutes. Counseling with a register nurse is available. Cash or checks only. Call 686-5284 for an appointment.

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Arts League to open a new show

The Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League 50th Anniversary year closes with its winter show “The Power of Line.” Artists working in a variety of media will be participating in this show. The show runs Nov. 10-Dec. 30. The opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10  at The Red House Studios and Galleries at 310 W. State St., Black Mountain.