Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features two geographically dispersed musicians’ quest to record co-written songs plus a newly formed nonprofit aimed at changing politics across the state.
Later this year, legislators will vote on the Child Nutrition Reauthorization, which affects funding and guidelines for the National School Lunch Program among other youth food programs.
From Eblen Charities Press release The Eblen Heating Assistance Program of the Eblen Energy Project will make the first strike against the early cold weather to help families in need of heating assistance this Monday, November 2nd. Eblen Charities will once again partner with the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services to begin […]
From Warren Wilson College Press release Warren Wilson College is set to welcome back Richard Russo, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and one-time professor in the College’s famed MFA Program for Writers, as the 2015 Harwood-Cole Memorial Lecturer Saturday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m. in Canon Lounge. The event is free and open to the public. […]
From Environmental Protection Agency Press release On September 30, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Proposed Plan for Interim Remedial Action at the CTS of Asheville, Inc. Superfund Site. EPA solicited comments from the public on the Proposed Plan during a 30-day comment period that initially ran from October 1 to October 30. […]
From The Big Fake Wedding organizers Press release The Big Fake Wedding is coming to Asheville for the very first time this fall. The inaugural event will be held at the newly renovated Asheville Masonic Temple & Event Venue on Thursday, November 5th. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the ceremony will begin at 7:00pm. […]
From Thirsty Monk Press release Taught by Certified Cicerone and Draught Quality Manager, Jeremiah Tracy, this informative tasting session will take place every first Tuesday of the month, and is complimentary to patrons, who need only reserve their tasting flight in advance. Thirsty Monk, in pursuit of “beerducation” for all, is excited to announce the […]
From Asheville Police Department Press release The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office and the Asheville Police Department are conducting a joint investigation regarding missing persons, Alexandra Brooke King and Tatianna Dis, who were last seen on October 27th leaving Canterbury Place Apartments in between the hours of 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. The number one priority for […]
From UNC Asheville Press release The UNC Asheville Department of History will present a panel discussion, ISIS: Terror in the Name of Islam, at noon on Thursday, Nov. 5 in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum. This event is free and open to the public. The panel discussion aims to address the causes leading to […]
From RiverLink Newsletter Want to avoid the mayhem of Black Friday? Come join us for the 5th Annual Green Friday at one of 5 zipline/canopy tour locations and help the environment at the same time! 50% of the proceeds from the canopy tours on Green Friday go to RiverLink. Also other regional organizations will also […]
Western North Carolina Citizens Ending Institutional Bigotry coordinator Monroe Gilmour recently attended a reception in the capital to accept an award on behalf of local “media and internet pioneer” Wally Bowen, who was the recipient of the United Church of Christ’s Donald H. McGannon Award. Among other achievements, Bowen founded the Mountain Area Information Network, […]
From Lawson Chiropractic Press release Lawson Chiropractic is holding its 11th annual Coats 4 Kids collection during the month of November. The collection will take place in the Asheville office of Drs. Kenton Lawson and Sara Lawson. Approximately 18.5 percent of the Asheville population is comprised of persons under 18 years of age. The most […]
From Asheville Outlets Press release WHAT: Boo Bash WHO: Asheville Outlets and Asheville Humane Society WHERE: Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806. WHEN: Saturday, October 31st from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Pet adoption from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. INFO: It’s a Halloween celebration for pets and people of all ages with […]
Eliada is holding a job fair for multiple positions on the organization’s campus on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 3-5 p.m., or 6-8 p.m. Attendees should plan to stay for an entire two-hour session, during which Eliada representatives will conduct interviews and tours with the potential to hire on the spot, according to the organization’s newsletter. […]
White Horse Black Mountain hosts musicians Jimmy Landry, Beth Wood and David LaMotte at the seventh annual Birthday Bash Sunday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m.
From the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee Press release (Franklin, NC)— The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee (LTLT) is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2016 it will become Mainspring Conservation Trust. The new name is the result of a multi-year process, and was formally adopted by the board of directors at […]
From The Garage Shop Press release Catawba, NC. October 27, 2015 – The Garage Shop owner Aaron Brown and his 1939 Ford street legal land speed truck are looking to tackle SEMA Battle of the Builders. The World’s Fastest Rat Rod dubbed “The Uncatchable” will be making its first national show appearance after setting five […]
The multi-talented wellness specialist performs at Jubilee Community Church on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 8 p.m.
Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn is offering fans free popcorn and more during the company’s first anniversary celebration. Meanwhile Standard Pizza Co., has a new downtown location; Asheville’s gluten-less population convenes for an educational event; Black Mountain Ciderworks is throwing a Halloween bash and Bomba is rolling out a multi-cultural menu.
Verch’s trio plays a roots set at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 8:30 p.m.
The seventh annual Holocaust Remembrance Concert, entitled ELEGY: Songs of Lamentation, takes place at UNC Asheville’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in the Manheimer Room on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m.
