From the press release: “Tell Me on a Sunday,” the annual spring concert from the Reuter Center Singers, will feature some of the most loved songs in musical theater – the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The concert takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, home of the N.C. […]
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Affirmation or discrimination? Council rejects Amendment One
Asheville City Council April 10, 2012 meeting Manheimer proposes hiring Council liaisons City schedules April 24 public hearing on water system There were no presentations, no public hearings and no protests before Asheville City Council members unanimously approved an anti-Amendment One resolution April 10 (Mayor Terry Bellamy was absent). For Council member Gordon Smith, the […]
Forgiving the unforgivable
Historical grief and trauma don’t just disappear, even after many years, Patricia Grant explained during an April 5 presentation at UNCA. "When I think about being a Cherokee and what has happened to my people, I begin to recognize the psychic wounding on a massive root level, and how it has continued to impact many […]
Buncombe Commissioners preview: health and homes
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners’ Tuesday, April 17, meeting will feature health-related presentations on recent county health rankings and the impact of adult care homes.
UNCA honors alumni, student leaders with awards
Photo courtesy of UNC Asheville’s News Services: Back row, left to right – Chancellor Anne Ponder, James Buckner, Ted Meigs. Front row, left to right – Jasmine Gentling, Sarah Nuñez, Allison Jordan From UNC Asheville’s News Services: UNC Asheville recently presented its annual alumni and student leaderships awards at a special ceremony on campus. Chancellor […]
New figures show percentage of N.C.‘s uninsured by county, demographics
From the press release from the North Carolina Institute of Medicine: RALEIGH – New data from the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM), an independent agency focused on solving major health issues facing the state, shows that 291,000 North Carolinians were added to the ranks of the uninsured between 2004-2005 and 2009-2010, representing an increase […]
Emotional freedoms technique event planned at Jubilee! for this Tuesday
From the press release: TUESDAY EVENING JUBILEE! WELLNESS EVENT Tuesday, May 1 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm “Emotional Freedom Techniques Introduction” with Gary Schwartz, Ph.D. EFT is easy to learn and is a remarkably effective for relieving and eliminating: Anxiety, Guilt, Cravings, Anger, Phobias, and Self Defeating Patterns. Based on balancing the acupressure energy meridians, […]
Local clergy speak out against Amendment One
From the press release: Rev. Lisa Bovee Kemper of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville and Rev. Joe Hoffman of Asheville’s First Congregational United Church of Christ will hold a press conference on Thursday, April 19th, at 12:00 noon in the sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, One Edwin Place, Asheville 28801. The […]
Grab your heels, men: It’s almost time for the 3rd Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event
From the press release: Our VOICE, the Buncombe County Rape Crisis and Prevention Center, is excited to be holding the 3rd Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – the International Men’s March Against Rape, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violence. The Walk will take place on Saturday April 28th beginning at City/County Plaza and meandering […]
Funding for Henderson County emergency funds, shelter could remain low
From the Times-News: Funding for the Henderson County Emergency Funds and Shelter Program last year was slashed to a quarter of previous levels, and resources are expected to be about the same this year, said past Chair Mike Williams, community development director for the American Red Cross.
Asheville Living Treasures selects three to join spring class, will be honored on May 20
From the press release: The Asheville Living Treasures Nominating Committee is happy to announce the selections for the Spring Class 2012. They are: Matthew Bacoate, Jr, Sara Hill and Dr. John Wilson The Spring Class of Asheville Living Treasures will be publicly honored at an induction ceremony on Sunday, May 20 at 1:00 pm in the […]
Tiny Tykes Day set for May 6, will include children’s music songwriter Roger Day
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Pack up the little ones, and join AshevilleParks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department for Tiny Tykes Day, a free festival just for children under the age of 5. This year’s festival includes children’s music songwriter, Roger Day, performing live. The day will be full of fun with giant […]
Paws 4 Kids event planned for April 21, will include tying of blue ribbons
From the press release: Asheville: THE BLUE RIBBONS ARE BACK! Hundreds of children, adults, and dogs will be walking at Biltmore Park Town Square near the YMCA on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to noon to increase awareness and encourage involvement in protecting children and animals during Child Abuse Prevention month. Child Abuse Prevention […]
N.C. Energy Star Appliance rebate program ends Monday
From the press release from the N.C. Department of Commerce: RALEIGH – Consumers have just a few days to save on the purchase of energy efficient major home appliances as the N.C. ENERGY STAR® Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program will stop accepting applications at 5 p.m. on April 16. Since the program was reopened in […]
Michael Holcombe receives Michael Emory Award
From the press release: Michael Holcombe, a senior majoring in social work, from Mars Hill, NC, has received the Michael Emory Award from Mars Hill College. Holcombe received the award in absentia during Mars Hill’s community service convocation on April 10. (He is currently studying abroad in Bologna, Italy.) The Michael Emory Award is presented […]
OM Sanctuary to offer first health enrichment event on April 18
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 2012) — OM Sanctuary will host the first of a series of “friendraising” health enrichment events from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18. Dinabandhu (Patton Sarley), former CEO of the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Mass., will speak on “Yoga and the Brain.” […]
Registration deadline for Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games coming up
From the press release: Asheville, NC – The registration deadline for the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games is approaching quickly. The 2012 Games are scheduled for May 15-May 22. Senior Games is an exciting health promotion program for adults 55 years of age and better. There are a wide range of activities designed for individuals at various […]
Mission CEO Ron Paulus says he hopes for no more COPA recommendations
On April 12, Mission Health hosted a legislative briefing luncheon to discuss the implications of the recommendations made in regard to the Certificate of Public Advantage. On April 19, the state committee will make its final decision regarding whether or not it will approve all, some, or none of the five recommendations.
MedWest-Harris Rehabilitation Services to offer free hip screenings on May 10
From the press release: Sylva, N.C. – MedWest Health System is sponsoring free hip screenings from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, May 10 at MedWest-Harris Rehabilitation Services on the MedWest-Harris campus in Sylva. Licensed physical therapist Grant Shanks, PT will conduct the screenings and provide recommendations and next-step treatment options. Call (828) 586-7235 to sign […]
MedWest-Harris to offer free shoulder screenings on May 3
From the press release: MedWest-Harris Rehabilitation Services hosting free shoulder screenings May 3 Sylva, N.C. – MedWest Health System is sponsoring free shoulder screenings from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, May 3 at MedWest-Harris Rehabilitation Services on the MedWest-Harris campus in Sylva. Licensed physical therapist Grant Shanks, PT will conduct the screenings and provide recommendations […]
Community yard sale planned for this Saturday at Montford Recreation Center
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 14, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the MontfordRecreationCenter, 34 Pearson Drive . Find great bargains on an assortment of household items, clothing, toys and much more. Baked goods will also be […]