Press release from the Asheville City Schools Foundation: Fund for Teachers fellowships give teachers the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world, all-expenses paid, to gain new experiences that will enrich their classrooms. This year, the Asheville City Schools Foundation (ACSF) provided 3 Asheville City Schools teachers with this amazing opportunity! “My Fund for Teachers fellowship […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be […]
America Recycles Day takes place on Nov. 15, and the City of Asheville has redesigned and launched a new recycling webpage. Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville residents already participate in recycling at an amazing 84 percent! That compares to a National average of 34 percent, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. As America […]
The Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters is hosting a wine and cheese reception with a focus on learning about the women who fought for women’s right to vote. “Wine, Cheese & Suffragettes,” will include a presentation by Kevan Frazier of Western Carolina University and Asheville on Foot walking tours. What: Wine, Cheese & Suffragettes Reception When: Monday, Nov. […]
Friday the 13th threatens to bring strong winds and colder overnight temperatures to WNC counties. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain and Transylvania Counties until 6:00 am Saturday, November 14. According to the National Weather Service a wind advisory means that “winds of 35 […]
Press release from Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University inducted eight students into the Epsilon Chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society on Thursday evening, November 11. Alpha Chi recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average which places them in the top ten percent of the junior and senior classes at […]
Press release from the Biltmore Volleyball Academy: (Asheville, NC) Biltmore Volleyball Academy (BVA) will hold its second round of tryouts for high school players for the 2016 season this Sunday, November 15 at Asheville School. Simultaneously, BVA will raise funds to support AC Reynolds Volleyball Coach Lori Ledford for her breast cancer treatment. For every […]
Press release from the North Carolina Housing Coalition: Raleigh, NC – October 29, 2015 – This week, the North Carolina Housing Coalition (NCHC) honored two individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help ensure North Carolinians have a safe and decent place to call home. NCHC honored Patricia “Pat” […]
The 60 day Give!Local campaign is off to a strong start after it’s first week, with donations beginning to roll in! The campaign provides a fun, fast and easy way to give online from $10 to $1000s. Donors can give to as many of the 30 participating nonprofits as they like and pay with one easy […]
Press release from CARING For Children: The holidays can be a tough time for a child in the Foster Care system. While other kids are looking forward to fun family activities and receiving lots of gifts, many of CARING for Children’s foster children are left to wonder why they can’t be together with their own families. […]
Press release from Friday Staffing: Asheville, NC – Friday Staffing and ITECH are holding a Career Fair on Friday, November 13th, from 9-11am and 2-4pm. The Career Fair will be held at 199 Airport Road Arden, NC 28704, at the Itech location. The available positions are as a machine operators. While previous manufacturing experience is […]
Press release from Bullington Gardens: Bullington Gardens is now taking orders for holiday greenery. Available are freshly-cut Fraser fir trees, from the North Carolina mountains, as well as garland and wreaths. The trees and garland are available in various sizes, and will be available for pick-up at the December Bullington Gardens 11th annual Open House […]
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – “Employment Law Horror Stories for Friday the 13th and How to Avoid Becoming One” is the title of a workshop being sponsored Friday, Nov. 13, by Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education. Workshop instructor Jon Yarbrough will present a session detailing horror stories […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Mogens Lykketoft, President of the United Nations General Assembly, will give a talk, The United Nations at 70: Reflections of the Past and Prospects for the Future, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, in the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville. His talk is free and open to the public. Lykketoft of […]
This week the Community Calendar is highlighting events that are sponsored by nonprofits that are participating in the Give!Local campaign. The campaign is raising money for 30 worthy local nonprofits that make a big difference where we live. These events are wonderful examples of some of the great work that these nonprofits do within our communities! ANIMALS […]
Free party at The Orange Peel to celebrate Asheville’s first Give!Local campaign THE MISSION: To raise funds and awareness for 30 worthy local nonprofits that make a big difference where we live. To make giving simple and fun, no matter how small or large the gift. THE METHOD: Offer contributors hundreds of fun and valuable incentives that […]
Press release from Beam Counseling and Coaching: The BRO 2-0 What: A 20-mile hike to raise awareness for men’s mental health Where: Shining Rock Wilderness When: Nov 7 – Nov 8 Who: Dr. Brent Beam of Beam Counseling and Coaching Ticket Info: Go to http://beamcounseling.com/bro2-0/ for sign up information. All funds raised will go to […]
Press release from WTZQ radio: October 15, 2015 – How does an empty tank help women suffering from cancer? WTZQ radio (The Q 95.3 FM) and volunteers from the community are once again taking over the Triangle Stop Food Store on Main Street in Hendersonville on October 30th from 6am to 5pm to make it […]
Press release from OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling: Asheville – Mothers, do you want your daughters to become confident about money skills while developing your own? Ready to work on this together as a team? Mothers and daughters (ages 11-15) can attend this free, 5-session Mother-Daughter Money Buddies Series together to set personal goals, learn […]
Press release from the Henderson County Toy Run: FLETCHER, NC, October 13, 2015 – On Saturday, November 21, 2015, The 2015 Henderson County Toy Run gives participants the opportunity to provide toys and cash donations to make Christmas a truly joyous time for Henderson County abused and neglected children while enjoying the 24-mile parade route […]
Press release from Dare to Fly Trapeze: Where: 456 Broadway, Asheville, NC 28801 When: Oct 27th- Dec 20th, 2015 Cost: $10-$40 www.daretoflytrapeze.com Flying on the trapeze isn’t just for those performing in a circus anymore. Women like Christine Aiken and Dari Layne are bringing flying trapeze to the public in Western North Carolina. Now that […]
