Press release from WNCAP: Overdose Awareness Day (OAD) is an internationally observed day to raise awareness about the human cost of drug overdose and to honor the memories of loved ones lost. In Asheville, four local harm reduction organizations – SeekHealing, WNCAP, the Steady Collective, and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition – are teaming up […]
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Riverkeepers sponsor 2018 Big Sweep cleanup on Sept. 8
Press release from MountainTrue: Join MountainTrue’s French Broad, Green and Watauga Riverkeepers for the 2018 Big Sweep – Western North Carolina’s largest single-day river, roadside and creek cleanup. Last year, we broke records for attendance and tons of litter and garbage removed from our rivers, streams and roadsides. This year, help us do even more […]
Lost dog: Help find Eben
Press release: Many of our readers have seen posters like this (see attached) around town in Asheville, Canton, and other localities. A 16-year-old female blue heeler dog named Eben has been missing since August 1st. Her owner, Barbie Angell of Asheville, may also be familiar. Barbie is a local poet, artist, and entertainer known for […]
Great American Campout comes to Buncombe County Sports Park Sept. 8
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Looking for an outdoor family getaway but pressed for time? School may have started, but summer isn’t over yet. Join Buncombe County Recreation Services for a quick nature escape and celebrate the Great American Campout, end of summer edition. Camping is a great way to connect with the […]
Presentation and workshop to focus on rental solutions to affordable housing shortage
Press release from Incremental Development Alliance: ASHEVILLE, NC — In just about every urban neighborhood built before World War II, there was an option for renting we don’t see much of anymore: duplexes and small apartment buildings and bungalow courts, sometimes in the same block as single-family homes and located close to just about everything families […]
Baird family reunion to host Wikipedia Record-and-Edit-a-Thon on Sept. 1
Press release from event organizers: When: Saturday, September 1, 1 pm – 3 pm Where: Habitat Tavern & Commons, 174 Broadway Street Contact: Darold Cuba, dbc2133@columbia.edu, 347-385-3415 Ami Worthen, amiworthen@gmail.com, 828-231-6290 Share the diverse stories of Western North Carolina with the world by participating in the first WNC Wikipedia Record-and-Edit-a-Thon. Bring in artifacts and cultural […]
Bob Moog Foundation launches Moog trifecta raffle
Press release from Bob Moog Foundation: Today the Bob Moog Foundation announces their fall raffle featuring three fully restored vintage Moog synthesizers: A Memorymoog, Moog Source, and Moog Rogue will be offered as first, second, and third prizes, respectively. The Moog Trifecta Raffle marks the first time in the Foundation’s history that it is offering […]
Kids fishing tourney comes to Lake Julian Sept. 8
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Lake Julian Park Fall Kids Fishing Tournament will take place on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The semi-annual event is open to all children ages 15 and under and is sponsored by Buncombe County Recreation Services and West Ridge Auto Sales. Fishing begins at 8:30 a.m. and is over […]
Youth OUTright’s annual Young Voices event, Sept. 13
Press release from Youth OUTright: When: Thursday, September 13th from 7pm – 10pm Where: Isis Music Hall (743 Haywood Rd) Tickets: $5 (Youth), $20 (Adult), $30 (VIP) What is it? Youth OUTright’s annual Young Voices event brings the community together to showcase the talent in the community while fostering and showcasing the talent of our […]
Green Built Alliance celebrates certification of 1,500 homes
Press release from Green Built Alliance: Administered by the Asheville-based nonprofit Green Built Alliance, the statewide Green Built Homes certification program recently reached a milestone of 1,500 houses certified. Formerly known as NC HealthyBuilt Homes, the program has had more than 250 builders across North Carolina participate in certifying houses since its inception in 2004. […]
Solo exhibition ‘Cameras: Interpreters of Reality’ opens at Bender Gallery, Oct. 5
Press release from Bender Gallery: Bender Gallery is proud to present “Cameras: Interpreters of Reality”, a solo exhibition of glass cameras by Joshua Hershman. Hershman is a mixed media artist who primarily works with kiln cast glass and photography. The cameras are life sized and are created by making a mold from antique or broken […]
Flat Rock Playhouse presents ‘Always a Bridesmaid’ through Sept. 9
Press release from Flat Rock Playhouse: Coming up this month at the Flat Rock Playhouse, the 2018 season continues to fill the stage with comedy, wit, and feel-good entertainment with Always a Bridesmaid. Celebrating the success of the 2017 production of The Dixie Swim Club, Flat Rock Playhouse will bring audiences another comedic hit from […]
The Magnetic Theatre appoints new artistic directors: Andrew Gall and Katie Jones
Press release from The Magnetic Theatre: The Magnetic Theatre is pleased to announce that Andrew Gall and Katie Jones have been appointed to the positions of Co-Artistic Directors. The Magnetic Theatre’s search for a permanent leadership team has been a challenging, yet rewarding experience for the Board of Directors. “We are incredibly excited to have […]
Eblen Charities and Ingles establish grad student food pantry for WCU Biltmore Park
Press release from Eblen Charities: Western Carolina University, Eblen Charities, and Ingles Markets have joined together to create a food pantry at WCU’s Biltmore Park instructional site, intended for a rarely considered clientele ― graduate students. “WCU cares about student success and that their needs are being met, whether in the classroom or at home,” said Lane […]
Mountain State Fair’s Mountain Music Festival lineup announced
Press release from the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: FLETCHER – Fair organizers have announced the lineup for the Mountain Music Festival to be held during the N.C. Mountain State Fair at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, Sept. 7-16. “We’ve had a lot of great entertainment at the fair over the past 25 […]
SCORE announces free September seminars for small businesses
Press release from SCORE: SCORE is offering a number of free seminars for small businesses. These seminars are led by Asheville-area experts and cover fundamental skills valuable to all entrepreneurs. Our seminars in September are listed below. Seminars are held at AB Tech’s Enka campus, AB Tech’s Madison campus, or Lenoir-Rhyne’s Asheville campus. Find out […]
Nominations for Most Valuable Coach sought
Press release from U.S. Cellular: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AUG. 21, 2018) – Today, U.S. Cellular’s Most Valuable Coach program returns for its third year to honor current coaches of K-12 school-affiliated sports teams who connect to the good in all of us by inspiring their players through true leadership and community involvement. At the end of […]
Hendersonville named Tree City of the Year for NC
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: (Hendersonville, NC, August 23, 2018) – The City of Hendersonville was notified by Lucy Cohn-Still, the Urban Forestry Specialist for the North Carolina Forest Service, that the City has been awarded the Tree City of the Year Recognition by the North Carolina Forest Service and the North Carolina […]
Haywood Community College offers free seminar on business finance
Press release form Haywood Community College: The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a free seminar titled, “Financing Your Business,” Thursday, September 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the College’s Regional High Technology Center in room 3021. Financing continues to be a challenge for many small business owners. Questions covered in this seminar will […]
Blowing Rock Music Festival, Sept. 15
Press release from Blowing Rock TDA: The Blowing Rock Music Festival once again welcomes a variety of artists to the event stage at the Blowing Rock Attraction in Blowing Rock, NC on Saturday, September 15. Charlie Sellers, proprietor of The Blowing Rock, said, “Our new entertainers this year will add additional flair to the event, […]
Benefit party for Asheville FM, Sept. 13
Press release from Asheville FM: To purchase tickets click here. To learn more, visit ashevillefm.org.