Protest gatherings called Election Monologues are scheduled around the country for inauguration day. The associated Asheville event will be held at The Block off Biltmore, January 20, 2017, at 6 p.m. A $5 donation is suggested at the door. Press release from event organizers: On inauguration day in the United States, an event of resistance […]
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After flu related death, Buncombe health agency advocates taking precautions against contagion
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: This year’s seasonal flu just claimed the life of a Buncombe County resident. This is the first flu related death in Buncombe County this flu season. It is an important reminder for everyone to be immunized against the flu, which can be serious and long-lasting. Providers across […]
Sex, Lies & Snake Oil: The strange career of Jackson County’s “Doctor” John Brinkley
Press release from Pack Memorial Library: “Sex, Lies & Snake Oil:The strange career of Jackson County’s “Doctor” John Brinkley” Free multimedia presentation by local historian Jon Elliston Lord Auditorium at Pack Library (lower level) Wednesday January 25, 2017 12:00-1:00 Sponsored by the Friends of the North Carolina Room Local historian Jon Elliston will explore the […]
Community Foundation of Henderson County announces academic scholarship opportunities
Press release from the Community Foundation of Henderson County: The Community Foundation of Henderson County is pleased to offer 76 scholarships for the 2017-18 academic year. Scholarships are currently open for applications. To apply and learn more about CFHC scholarships, visitwww.CFHCforever.org/scholarships. All scholarship applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to the CFHC office on or by […]
AAAC opens applications for professional development grants for artists
Press release from the Asheville Area Arts Council: The Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) is proud to announce the 2017 Professional Development Grant for Artists. These resources will be granted to individuals to attend professional development courses to aid them in reaching their business goals. This new grant program is offered to Buncombe County artists to […]
Buncombe County releases annual financial report
Buncombe County released its annual financial report detailing its revenues, expenditures, current debt and other statistics related to 2016. You can read it in full here. From Buncombe County: The Buncombe County Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for fiscal year 2016 is now available. This publication is designed to summarize the contents of the detailed Comprehensive Annual […]
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial announces Short Story Club for 2017
Press release from the Thomas Wolfe Memorial: The Thomas Wolfe Memorial announced their upcoming 2017 schedule of short story discussions. Many readers fall in love with Wolfe’s sprawling sentences, and his expansive view of American life, while others struggle with the enormousness of scale. Discussing Thomas Wolfe’s short stories is a wonderful way to discover […]
RiverLink announces another step toward completion of Karen Cragnolin Park
From RiverLink: RiverLink announces another step toward completion of Karen Cragnolin Park ASHEVILLE, NC — The site of the EDACO junkyard for over 20 years, RiverLink’s Karen Cragnolin Park on Amboy Road in West Asheville has taken one more step towards becoming a part of Asheville’s ever-expanding greenway system. Using a process known as “phytoremediation,” […]
Asheville Area Arts Council offers professional development grants for artists
Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: The Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) is proud to announce the 2017 Professional Development Grant for Artists. These resources will be granted to individuals to attend professional development courses to aid them in reaching their business goals. This new grant program is offered to Buncombe County artists to […]
The Vanishing Wheelchair’s 5th season of magic opens Jan. 13
Press release from event organizers: The Vanishing Wheelchair Little Theatre is the permanent home of the 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity for people with disabilities, The Vanishing Wheelchair, Inc. The Little Theatre at 175 Weaverville Highway, Suite K, in Asheville is the venue for several magic and variety shows for the public and is available for […]
Thermographer offers breast health screenings Jan. 10
Press release from Asheville Integrative Medicine: Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Clinical travel Thermographer, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Asheville Integrative Medicine 832 Hendersonville Rd Asheville Nc 28803 Tel: 828-252-5545 On Tuesday, Jan 10, 2017, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available. Breast Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive test that does […]
Asheville VA to open sleep disorder center
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: On January 9, the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville is hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 11 a.m. for a new Sleep Disorder Center. The 4 bed center will be located on “3 East” and will be used for sleep studies and outpatient sleep disorder services. […]
ZuZu Welsh plays White Horse Black Mountain with new band on Jan. 7
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: Guitarist extraordinaire ZuZu Welsh and band are no strangers to the White Horse Black Mountain, but the New Year sees some new faces in the lineup. Guitarist/vocalist Mark Kadowaki adds his fresh energy and attitude to the tight sound of longtime core members Johnny Haisman (drums) and Dana […]
On-Track Financial announces January class schedule
Announcement from On-Track Financial: Dreaming of a Debt Free Life – Everyone has a different solution for managing debt. This class will address the financial and emotional impact of being in debt and discuss the array of options for managing your debt. Tuesday, January 3 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm (offered through the Women’s Financial Empowerment […]
Mission Health limits visitation due to flu activity
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health has announced that it is implementing its Visitor Limitation Policy and asking patients’ family members and friends to limit their hospital visits. Visitors under the age of 12 and those who do not feel well are encouraged to call patients rather than visit them in the hospital. “We […]
Asheville – Mountain Area Red Cross hires new Executive Director
Press release from American Red Cross: (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Dec. 20, 2016) – The Asheville – Mountain Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to announce that Allison (Alli) Trask has been named the new Executive Director. Trask comes to Asheville from Rome, Georgia where she served as Executive Director of the William S. […]
Make a Morse code friendship bracelet at Smith-McDowell House
Press release from Smith-McDowell House: Asheville, NC – January 21, 2017 The Crafty Historian series of children’s craft workshops begins the New Year on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 10:30am – 12:30pm with Morse Code Bracelets. Using Friendship Bracelet techniques, we will incorporate the dots and dashes of Morse code to spell out a name. Participants […]
RiverLink seeks volunteers for watershed stewardship and conservation
Press release from RiverLink: Asheville, NC — RiverLink invites those interested in becoming volunteers to attend a monthly volunteer information session on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The sessions are held in the conference room of the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman Street in the River Arts District (map). Volunteers can fill out and […]
Asheville Mountain Area Red Cross responds to 186 home fires in 2016
Press release: In 2016, the Asheville – Mountain Area Chapter of the western North Carolina Region of the American Red Cross responded to 186 home fires, and installed nearly 1,900 smoke alarms with the help of community partners. World’s Largest Humanitarian Network Responds to Global Disasters Before Hurricane Matthew hit the United States, the storm […]
Submissions to William Matthews Poetry Prize accepted through Jan. 15
Press release from Asheville Poetry Review: The editors at THE ASHEVILLE POETRY REVIEW are currently reading for the esteemed WILLIAM MATTHEWS POETRY PRIZE— DEADLINE: January 15, 2017. First Prize: $1,000, publication in Asheville Poetry Review, and a featured reading in Asheville, NC at Malaprop’s Bookstore. Second Prize: $250, publication, and a featured reading in Asheville […]
United Federal Credit Union staff “Pay It Forward” to help local communities
Press release from United Federal Credit Union: United Federal Credit Union (UFCU) was pleased to donate $1,385 to local families and organizations across North Carolina during the 2016 Pay It Forward initiative. As part of the Pay It Forward program, UFCU provides $15 to every employee to give to a needy individual, family, or organization […]