Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s instructional site at Biltmore Park will be one of three locations to simultaneously host the #YouthEngageNC Summit. The summit, which is being presented by North Carolina State University’s Institute for Emerging Issues, is Friday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will […]
Space for this workshop is limited to the first 30 children who submit complete registration materials by Oct. 31. Press release from Four Seasons Compassion for Life: FLAT ROCK, N.C. – This holiday season, children and teens who have lost a loved one will be able to express and ease their grief, thanks to the debut of […]
Halloween costumes aren’t just for people anymore! Increasingly, pet caretakers are dressing up their furry family members and taking them out on the town for this spooktacular holiday. Just in case you need some Halloween inspiration for your feline or Fido, we reached out to local animal rescue organizations and local business owners to showcase some […]
Press release from Senator Terry Van Duyn’s office: Asheville, N.C. – State Senator Terry Van Duyn (Dem-Buncombe) will host a community forum from 6-8 p.m. November 9 at Asheville High School auditorium, 419 McDowell Street, to discuss the N.C. state of education and share insights from her seat in the state legislature. This is free and open […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: Residents and business owners attended a West Asheville Parking Study meeting Oct. 22 at Hall Fletcher Elementary School. Hosted by the City’s Transportation Director Ken Putnam, the meeting first focused on findings of a parking study by consultant Fred Burchett of Kimley-Horn. After the presentation the audience members […]
Press release from Pisgah Astronomical Research Institution (PARI): (October 26, 2015) – The public is invited to a special presentation entitled “T-Rex and the Doomsday Impact” Friday, November 13 at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). The presentation will explore the catastrophic meteorite impact 65 million years ago that is thought to have caused the […]
Boo Bash shopashevilleoutlets.com/event/boo-bash/2145463270 SA (10/31), 5-7pm – Asheville Humane Society dog adoption event with live music, trick-or-treating, kids games, and costumes for pet dress-up. Free to attend. Held at The Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Road Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue Adoption Event wncanimalrescue.org SA (10/31) 11am-2pm – Free to attend. Held at Patton Ave Pet Company, 1388 […]
What: Butoh workshops and events with Chicago butoh artist Nicole Legrette Where: BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce Street, downtown Asheville When: Sunday, November 8, 1:00 – 4:00 PM – Workshop with Nicole LeGette Tuesday, November 10, 8:00 PM – Butoh film screening Sunday, November 15, 1:00 – 4:00 PM – Workshop with Nicole LeGette Tuesday, […]
Press release from Mountain High Republican Women’s Club: Officers were installed and then led members in a 2016 planning session at the October meeting of the Mountain High Republican Women’s Club held at the home of founding member KiKi Henry. Officers for 2016-18 are President, Debby Hattler, Glenville; Vice President Programs, Eve Gregg. Brevard; Secretary, […]
Press release from Asheville Therapeutic Massage: Asheville, NC – 10 Years and 27,456 massages later, Asheville Therapeutic Massage marks a decade in business, with a celebratory evening of educational events, a sampling of Mediterranean food and drinks, and free 10-minute “Just Tell Us Where It Hurts” massages from the experts at Asheville Therapeutic Massage. According to […]
Press release from the Canton Library: Participate in National Novel Writing Month this November at the Canton Branch Library Novel writing: you’ve thought about it before. Hey, maybe you’ve even tried it, but you’ve had the same three chapters wasting away at the back of your mind for years and you just can’t seem to […]
WHAT: Trillium Dance Company Auditions WHERE: The Landing, 68 Kentucky Drive, Asheville WHEN: October 25, noon-2 p.m. Information from Trillium Dance Company: Trillium Dance Company is looking for dancers of all backgrounds including jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, modern, belly dance, ballet, etc. For the audition: dance experience a must bring a head shot & resume wear […]
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – The Western Carolina University Foundation is the recipient of a $200,000 grant from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation that will be used to support the Smoky Mountain Math Teachers’ Circle, a professional development organization for math teachers in Western North Carolina, and to create a network of […]
Press release from Project-Santa.com: Project-Santa.com has been successful because of the public, the media, and our many volunteers. Now in our 5th year, with over 3 tons of food collected over the past 4 years, we are setting a goal of 3000 lbs of food and treats. This is an amazing community and with your help we feel […]
Press release from Homeward Bound of WNC: Asheville, NC (September 15, 2015): Homeward Bound of WNC, a nonprofit based in Buncombe and Henderson counties, works with others to end the cycle of homelessness. We will examine the problem of veteran homelessness in our community, at our Forum on Veteran Homelessness. This year the annual Point […]
Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: ASHEVILLE, NC (October 12, 2015) – Goodwill Industries has always been the “go-to” place for creative and thrifty costumers, especially during Halloween. It seems natural then for them to hold a national poll to identify the trends that are popular this Halloween. Six different Goodwills, with […]
Press release from The City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville announces Board vacancies on the following City appointed Boards: Environmental Sustainability Board – two vacancies Planning Board – one vacancy Tree Board – one vacancy For more information about these Boards please visit our website at cityofhendersonville.org or contact Tara Tinsley Ledbetter at tledbetter@hvlnc.gov or […]
The Writers’ Workshop, a non-profit center since 1985, will be sponsoring Autumn writing classes. The classes will meet at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville. Registration is in advance only, at www.twwoa.org. For more information, contact writersw@gmail.com or 828-254-8111. Financial assistance is available for low-income writers. Press release from The Writers’ Workshop: Oct. 17: Writing Your Memoirs with Karen […]
Press release from Brevard College: BREVARD – Brevard College’s Campus Life, in partnership with the Institute for Women in Leadership program, will host a screening of Girl Rising, a feature film from Academy Award−nominated director Richard E. Robbins, Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in Dunham Hall’s Ingram Auditorium. There will be an informational gathering […]
Press release from the organizers: 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 from Fletcher Park, […]
Press release from Caring for Children: CARING for Children recently received a $1,500 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities to support the construction of a new playground at its 50 Reddick Road office in East Asheville. The location is home to CARING’s Foster Care and ACE Outpatient Counseling Programs. Earlier this year, CARING began working […]
