Press Release Environmental and Conservation Organization On Saturday, May 3, almost 70 volunteers participated in four environmental service projects throughout Henderson County for the third annual Earth Stewardship Day sponsored by the Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO). Community groups, families, businesses, government departments, and environmental organizations worked side by side on projects that preserve our […]
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Appalachian Summer Festival announces 2014 lineup
Press Release Appalachian State University An Appalachian Summer Festival is celebrating 30 years of bringing the best in music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film to the mountains of North Carolina this July. The final schedule has been set and tickets for all festival events are on sale now. With a full line-up of world-renowned […]
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Hannah Kaminer
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. This week songwriter Hannah Kaminer performs “Mama.”
Giving back: Supporting adult education with A-B Tech
In our new section, local nonprofits tell us about their programs and the volunteering opportunities that are currently available. This week Martha Bell, communications specialist for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, talks about the critical need for volunteers in the Adult Basic Skills and High School Equivalency Programs.
Writers’ Workshop announces summer classes
Press Release Writers’ Workshop These one-day intensive classes, for any level writer, meet on Saturdays, 10-4, at 387 Beaucatcher Rd. Registration is in advance only, by mail or online at www.twwoa.org. Financial aid in exchange for volunteering is available. For more information, please contact writersw@gmail.com/828-254-8111. May 24: Writing your Memoirs with Karen Ackerson Participants will learn how to turn […]
Why I grow: Gleaning with Willie Jones
In our new section, area growers discuss their gardens and growing projects. This week Willie Jones, an AmeriCorps VISTA with Western Carolina University’s Center for Service Learning and Food Security Partnership and founder of the Jackson County Glean Team, tells us about gleaning and how it can be used to combat food insecurity.
Food where it’s most needed: Mapping resource centers
In order to help strengthen the networks between growers and food assistance and resource centers, Xpress is working to map food pantries, share markets, community gardens that offer free produce, welcome tables and any other community resources that increase access to healthy foods.
Conservation efforts continue for Coggins Farm property
Community unrest continues over the Coggins Farm property, site of a highly disputed planned development in Riceville. Riceville residents and other conservation proponents have formed the Coggins Conversation Project, calling for 75 acres of the 169-acre site to be placed in a conservation easement.
It’s growing season: Locate your neighborhood community garden
The WNC area is rich with community gardens of all sorts — from CSAs to donation gardens that grow for area food banks to education gardens for public schools. Xpress is working to compile a database of community gardens to help interested neighbors find and support these community efforts.
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music Present: Ten Cent Poetry
Mountain Xpress and Sherwood’s Music are partnering to showcase local musicians through a series of stripped-down performances for the web. This week Chelsea Lynn La Bate of Ten Cent Poetry performs “The Meaning of Mine.”
Master Gardeners to hold compost demo at WNC Farmers Market, May 10 & 24
Press Release Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers The Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGs) will offer free compost demos and plant clinics on Saturday May 10 and May 24 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the WNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Road. They will continue on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of […]
The 2014 farmers market season is underway
Western North Carolina is an area rich in agriculture, which means there are many regional tailgate and farmers markets to enjoy. With the help of ASAP, Xpress is providing a roundup of regional markets, including markets accepting food assistance programs.
PARI: Meteor shower may be visible in late May
Press Release Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) alert the public to the possibility of a new meteor shower in late May. Meteors result from particles of dust causing the atmosphere to glow as the particles enter the upper atmosphere of the Earth. The origins of most meteor showers […]
AC-T: Flash flood leads to evacuation of Woodfin residents
From the Asheville Citizen-Times By Clarke Morrison About 30 Woodfin residents were displaced by the flooding, said Capt. Chris Dorsey of the Woodfin Fire Department, and officials say more nasty weather could be on the way. A flash flood watch remains in effect through Wednesday evening in Western North Carolina. The National Weather Service says […]
APD seeks Asheville man for outstanding warrants
Press Release Asheville Police Department The Asheville Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 22 year old, Joseph Lee Hackett, of Asheville. Hackett has outstanding felony warrants for his involvement in a shooting at Deaverview Apartments on April 28th, 2014. No one was injured in the shooting. Hackett has outstanding felony warrants for possession […]
Henderson County honors new Master Gardeners
Press Release North Carolina Cooperative Extension Henderson County Center The North Carolina Cooperative Extension of Henderson County will honor 18 volunteers from the education portion of its Master Gardener program on Wednesday, April 30. The students have successfully completed 40 hours of instruction from Kerrie Roach, Extension Agent, Agriculture – Consumer and Commercial, plus other […]
Children First to hold Child Watch tour May 13
Press Release Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County Have you ever been late to school or work, had trouble taking your kids to the doctor, or struggled to make a trip to the grocery store because you had to use public transportation? These are struggles that non-elective (not by choice) bus-riders in Asheville, NC […]
Mountain Roots to host farm tours and seed planting May 4
Press Release Mountain Roots, Inc. Are you interested in learning more about local farms and the gardening process? Perhaps you are, but don’t know where to get started. It can be daunting to figure out what it takes to put together a successful garden for your family. Thanks to a grant from the Henderson Community […]
‘ReAsonCon’ to be held May 3 in Hickory
Press Release MythUnderstood Alliance On May 3rd the Hickory Humanist Alliance and the MythUnderstood Alliance, will be holding “ReAsonCon,” the first conference of its kind in the area, including a celebration of the National Day of Reason with a Rally on the Square in Hickory. This event is FREE and open to the public. Free tickets […]
Web bites: Spicy pickled carrots with Janelle Lucido-Conate
Asheville-based fermentation educator and blogger Janelle Lucido-Conate is a firm believer that anyone with an interested mind and a jar can make fermented foods at home. Lucido-Conate recently joined Xpress in the test kitchen at Selina Naturally to share her method for making a very simple vegetable ferment: spicy pickled carrots.
Asheville Area Pet Sitters to hold food drive for Brother Wolf
Press Release Asheville Area Pet Sitters Brother Wolf Animal Rescue saves over 3000 lives every year. Feeding all of those beloved dogs and cats takes a big chunk of the budget. The Asheville Area Pet Sitters are hosting a Pet Food Drive May 11-16. Food drop off barrels will be placed at Edna’s of Asheville, […]