Event announcement: Candidates will be announced and their responses will be released at the press conference on Friday, October 17, 10 AM in front of the Jackson County Justice Center, in Sylva.
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Winter is coming: Embracing the cold with four-seasons growing
The long summer is behind us, but for many growers in Western North Carolina, the spring-summer growing season is only half the story. Commercial growers, donation gardens and garden-based education programs are all finding ways to make local food and food security a hallmark of WNC, year-round.
‘Everybody’s Environment’ discusses diversity in conservation movements
The Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville hosted the day-long conference “Everybody’s Environment” on Friday, Oct. 10. The event invited staff from local environmental and conversation groups, community organizers and the public to discuss strategies for creating a more inclusive environmental movement, with more diverse staff at environmental organizations and stronger ties to the communities they serve.
All-state growers: Statewide gardening conference convenes in Asheville
You may think the end of summer means a well-earned break from the fields and farms. But for community gardeners, both from WNC and across the state, autumn will be a time to share ideas and dream up innovations as they assemble for the N.C. Community Garden Partners conference, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 25, at UNC Asheville.
‘Nun on the Bus’ author and advocate speaks at Pisgah Legal’s Poverty Forum
Activist, attorney, Roman Catholic nun and executive director of progressive Catholic lobbyist group Network, Sister Simone Campbell lead a discussion of “how poverty affects us all” as she delivered the keynote address at Pisgah Legal’s Poverty Forum in the Diana Wortham Theatre on Monday, Oct. 6.
Hominy Elementary to hold ‘Safe Routes’ event Oct. 8
Event announcement: Hominy Valley Elementary students and parents will walk to school on Wednesday, October 8 in the school’s fourth “Safe Routes to School” event.
In photos: Blue Ridge Pride Festival
Blue Ridge Pride hosted the annual Pride Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4, in Pack Square. The event was part of four days of Pride activities that included the Miss Blue Ridge Pride Pageant and a performance by comedian Jennie McNulty.
Community High to hold haunted house fundraiser
Event announcement: On Tuesday, October 28, guests are invited to take a guided tour of the hundred-year-old school, restored to its former, fictional glory: a “haunted” medical and psychiatric facility.
Why I grow: Backyard mushroom cultivation
Looking for an unusual growing project to carry you through the winter? Ever wish you could have your own shiitake farm or reishi supply? Joseph Allawos, professor of biology at A-B Tech and former co-owner at Asheville Fungi, guides us through cultivating mushrooms on logs in the backyard.
The Chocolate Fetish offers edible shoes for Domestic Violence Awareness month
Press release: During the month of October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Chocolate Fetish joins a nationwide movement to bring attention to domestic violence with the creation of Limited Edition Chocolate High Heel Shoes.
Local family wins ‘Models Wanted’ contest, makes donation to foster care agency
As winners of Rack Room Shoes’ annual Models Wanted contest, an Arden family is now featured in the national footwear retailer’s fall advertising campaign. In addition, the Fidelia family received $5,000 from Rack Room Shoes to donate to the charity of their choice – in which they selected the Brandi Nichole Family Enrichment Center, a local foster care agency.
In photos: AAAC’s Gilded Ball
Asheville Area Arts Council held their annual color ball at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Saturday, Sept. 27. This year’s gilded theme was inspired by the organization’s new location in the Grove Arcade and the legacy of the Vanderbilts and the family’s involvement in Asheville’s art scene during the early 20th century.
In photos: Asheville Greek Festival 2014
Be Greek for a day — or a weekend. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Asheville will host a celebration of Greek traditional foods, crafts and dances starting today, Sept. 26, and reveling on until Sunday, Sept. 28.
Manheimer presents Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation to Children First/ CIS
Press release: Mayor Esther Manheimer presented a Proclamation naming September 15-October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month at the September 23 City Council meeting.
WCQS: Homeward Bound hits milestone with 1,000 people housed
Report: WCQS reporter Greta Johnson talks with Homeward Bound as the organization hits a critical milestone.
WNC Historical Association announces Thomas Wolfe literary award finalists
Press release: The Western North Carolina Historical Association announces the selection of ten semifinalists for the 2014 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award.
In photos: Planned Parenthood’s Condom Couture 2014
Planned Parenthood of Asheville held their annual fashion event, Condom Couture, at The Venue on Thursday, Sept. 18. The event invited local designers to create garments that included condoms in the design.
Meet the farms of ASAP’s 2014 Farm Tour
Grab your camera and pack up your car with your best crew — it’s time to get out in the fields for Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s annual farm tour. The self-guided tour will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21, and takes place at 37 Appalachian Grown certified farms across nine counties in Western North Carolina.
Master Gardeners and Rose Society to host plant sale Oct. 4
Event announcement: The Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their fall plant sale on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Cherokee garden kits grow ‘simple solutions’ for wellness
The Eastern Band of the Cherokee are working to overcome problems plaguing their community with a literal grassroots solution — a community garden kit program designed to encourage physical activity, increase access to healthy foods and promote family and agricultural traditions.
UNCA awarded new scholarship funds from the National Science Foundation
Press release: The Departments of Atmospheric Sciences and Computer Science at UNC Asheville have been jointly awarded $613,609 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide scholarships and academic support to undergraduate students.