Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville student affairs professionals and student leaders have been active this summer in national leadership activities, and three staff members have been selected for national committees and fellowships. Stan Sweeney, director of UNC Asheville’s Highsmith Student Union and Student Activities, was selected to serve on the National Volunteer Development Team […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: Deadline to participate in Haywood County Arts Council’s juried show of Haywood County alumni from Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts programs has been extended to Friday, July 28. This special exhibition celebrates the joint 40th Anniversary of the Professional Crafts program at Haywood Community College and the Haywood […]
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce: RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, decreasing 0.3 of a percentage point from May’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 percent. North Carolina’s June 2017 unemployment rate decreased 0.7 of a percentage point […]
On Wednesday, July 26 , Amanda Giacomini will bring her mural project 10,000 Buddhas to Asheville. For two days, the artist will add to her ever-increasing count, as she works on the Walnut Street side of the Social Lounge.
Press release from The YMCA of Western North Carolina: Asheville, N.C., July 20, 2017 – Every day two children in the United States die from drowning. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is dedicated to working with local Boys and Girls Clubs to reduce that risk for area children. More than 300 Boys and Girls […]
Press release from Autobell Car Wash, Inc.: CHARLOTTE (July 20, 2017) – Autobell® Car Wash has announced the winners of its inaugural Teachers That ShineSM contest, launched this year during May’s National Teacher Appreciation Week. Autobell developed the contest to recognize outstanding educators in each of the car wash company’s markets in North and South […]
Archivists at all three of Asheville’s primary special collections say there’s a need for more diversity in what’s on offer, urging community members to consider both their own legacy and how they might go about preserving it for future generations.
East Fork Pottery introduces the One Bowl Dinner fundraising series. Also: Edible Asheville hosts its latest FED Talk, Luella’s Bar-B-Que celebrates 10 years, Hickory Nut Gap Farm hosts a butchery class and Virgola opens in Biltmore Village.
Press release from the Asheville Area Arts Council: Coffee with the AAAC are informal networking forums, where you can catch up with AAAC staff, engage with new people, connect with other arts organizations, and drop in for morning coffee. Each forum will have a different focus, but any and all are encouraged to attend! July’s […]
On Tuesday, July 25, Darin Waters will offer a lecture on the history of African-American education in Asheville and Western North Carolina as part of the Buncombe County Lunch and Learn Lecture Series, hosted by the county’s Department of Health and Human Services. The free event will run noon-1:30 p.m. at Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave. in Asheville.
As in previous years, winners were determined through a double-blind taste test.
Press release from Yancey County Tourism: On the first weekend of August, Burnsville’s historic Town Square and quaint Main Street reflect Americana at its finest during the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair. On Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5, crafters line the street with handmade quilts, blown glass, wooden carvings, paintings, pottery and furniture. Attendees […]
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: HENDERSONVILLE, NC, July 13, 2017 – United Way of Henderson County is seeking hundreds of volunteers throughout the community for the second annual Day of Action sponsored by Pardee/UNC Health Care to mobilize the caring power of volunteers to make a meaningful impact in the community. Here in […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College’s Department of Arts, Sciences, and Natural Resources and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will offer a hunter safety course August 14-15, 6:00-9:30 p.m. on the HCC campus in building 3300, room 3322. Participants must attend two consecutive evenings to receive their certification. More than a […]
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: Asheville, N.C., July 10, 2017 – Overnight summer camp is within reach for more local children thanks to a recent community donation campaign at the Brumit Restaurant Group’s 47 Arby’s locations. The promotion raised $45,000 for YMCA Camp Watia. Arby’s customers who made a donation received a […]
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Join the Asheville-Buncombe Aero modelers Flying Club at the Buncombe County Sports Park from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for this FREE event. The Club will put on a high flying air show and display of many of their models. Pilots fly various types of aircraft ranging from […]
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: RALEIGH, N.C. (July 12, 2017) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds residents that fox sightings during daylight hours are possible and normal. Foxes commonly live in suburban and urban areas and can be active both during the day and at night. People who encounter foxes do […]
Hendersonville’s Historic Seventh Avenue District welcomes a new coffee venture. Also, Spruce Pine BBQ & Bluegrass Festival begins Friday, July 14; Metro Wines host multiple classes and tastings and the Asheville International Wine Competition celebrates regional wineries.
Press release from Harris Regional Hospital: SYLVA – Harris Regional Hospital, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 20. All blood types are needed. Donors will need to bring photo identification. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification […]
Press release from Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: The Music on Main Street concert on Friday, August 4 will feature a wide variety of music performed by Gotcha Groove, based out of Marion, NC. They play such favorites as: Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Hurts So Good, I Heard Through the Grapevine, Johnny B. Goode, Living in America, Never […]
Press release from U.S. Department of Agriculture: PISGAH FOREST, N.C., July 10, 2017 – Acclaimed musicians Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth will perform for the Cradle of Forestry in America’s annual Songcatchers Music Series Sunday, July 16. Now in its 15th year, the series is held each Sunday afternoon in July, beginning at 4:00 p.m. […]
