Over $25 million in funding for Asheville area active transportation and transit projects

Press release from the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization:  The French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBRMPO) recently authorized more than $25 million of funding for transportation projects in the French Broad River MPO region. The MPO selected projects that included sidewalk, greenway and bus purchase projects in Buncombe County, Asheville, Black Mountain, Canton […]

Free AARP summer events for older adults in the mountain region

Press release from AARP North Carolina:  Coffee and Conversation: Among Friends Ferguson Family YMCA, 31 Westridge Market Pl, Candler, NC 28715 4th Wednesday monthly from 10:30 -11:00 AM Join your YMCA & AARP friends and staff for a cool or hot beverage and discussion about topics that are important to all of us. Community experts […]

The Mills River Farmers’ Market hosts Summerfest, July 28

Press release from The Mills River Farmers’ Market:  The Mills River Farmers’ Market invites you to come see us this Saturday, July 28, for our Summerfest. We are celebrating all things summer as well as our 10th year of operation. Vendors will be offering samples and other specials. Want to learn how to make Tomato […]

Community Engagement Social at Hillcrest Apartments, July 26

Press release from Asheville Community Engagement Social:  The Asheville Housing Authority, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Buncombe County Health and Human Services, and valued community partners will continue their second annual Community Engagement Social series with an entertaining, family-friendly community resource fair at Hillcrest Apartments on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is the third event […]

Haywood Community College student wins third place at national SkillUSA competition

Press release from Haywood Community College:  Cory Ross, Haywood Community College electrical systems technology student, was awarded third place in the Electrical Construction Wiring event at the national SkillsUSA competition held in Louisville, Kentucky recently. SkillsUSA NC is the largest showcase of Career and Technical Education in North Carolina. This annual leadership and skills conference […]

Blossman Gas & Appliance hosts community open house and customer appreciation day

Press release from Blossman Gas & Appliance:  Blossman Gas & Appliance, located at 170 Sweeten Creek Road in Asheville, invites the community to join them for the annual Customer Appreciation Day and Community Open House on Saturday, August 4th, 2018, 9am to 4pm. Guests will enjoy a complimentary BBQ lunch, served noon to 3pm, and […]

Buncombe County names interim human resources director

Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government is pleased to announce Margaret Ellis has been named Interim Human Resources Director. She has assumed the post effective immediately, filling the position vacated by retiring Human Resources Director, Lisa Eby who recently announced her impending retirement and will be taking annual leave until her official retirement […]

“An Astronaut Lands in Asheville”

Press release from The Asheville Museum of Science: WHAT: An Astronaut Lands in Asheville WHO: Former NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham and The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) WHERE: AMOS, 43 Patton Avenue, Asheville WHEN: Friday, July 27th, 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Doors open at 1:00. Presentation begins at 1:30. INFO: AMOS is hosting “An Astronaut Lands in Asheville.” The event […]

Brooks-Howell to hold fundraiser for new community medical services, July 27-28

Press release from Brooks-Howell Retirement Community: Thanks to Asheville’s Brooks-Howell, the city will have a Community Medical Clinic and Medical Loan Closet for seniors in need. Brook-Howell is also raising money to donate to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church to develop a BEAR (baby equipment and resource) closet. Brooks-Howell is a non-profit, charitable retirement community offering continuing […]

The Rosebud Project showcases at the District Wine Bar

Press release from Joyce Thornburg:  Twelve ROSEBUD paintings are currently showcased at the District Wine Bar in the Wedge Building. On Friday, July 27th the District Wine Bar will host a reception from 5:00 pm  to 9:00 pm to honor ROSEBUD and we hope you will join us. Joyce Thornburg and Ken Vallario are artists, each with […]

Rally to support higher minimum wage scheduled for July 24

Press release from Just Economics: Western Region Coalition of Raising Wages NC holds rally and press event to support a higher minimum wage in NC  When:  Tuesday, July 24th at 12:30pm Where: Pritchard Park, Asheville Why: July 24th is the anniversary of the last time the federal minimum wage was raised in 2009. We are […]

U.S. Cellular Center invites volunteer groups to apply for concession opportunities

Press release from the U.S. Cellular Center:  The U.S. Cellular Center is accepting applications from qualified volunteer groups to assist in the concessions operations when needed at the U.S. Cellular Center. USCC Concessions Volunteer Program goals Primary goal:  Supplement paid part time and temporary/seasonal staffing for large events held at the facility.  Due to the […]

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen partners with Asheville Poverty Initiative

Press release from Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen: According to Feeding America, one in eight Americans is hungry or at risk of hunger. That’s just one of the reasons why Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen has kicked off a donation program to fight hunger in our local community by joining forces with Asheville Poverty Initiative. The restaurant in Asheville […]

Grand opening: Lake Julian Park playground, Aug. 4

Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services:  The public is invited to attend the Grand Opening Celebration for the new Lake Julian Park playground located at 406 Overlook Extension, Arden, on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 10:00 am. “Lake Julian Park is popular with kids and families, and these enhancements will support the community in […]

Madison County’s Manufacturing Art Park unveils “The Mars Cutter” sculpture, July 28

Press release: Madison County Economic Development through a grant with the Community Foundation of WNC has been working on a dynamic public art project to highlight the intrinsic relationship between art and manufacturing. Madison County Economic Development created this project to connect various community groups that it values as part of the economic culture of […]

Time-travel love story ‘Bloomsday’ runs in 35below, Aug. 3-19

Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Steven Dietz’s Irish time-travel love story, Bloomsday, closes out Asheville Community Theatre’s 35below season. The production is directed by Jason Williams who directed last year’s critically acclaimed productions of Constellations in 35below and Peter Pan for the Montford Park Players. The production runs August 3-19, 2018 with performances Fridays […]

Parkway Playhouse presents ‘Godspell,’ July 28-Aug. 11

Press release from Parkway Playhouse: Godspell, is a musical that will begin showing at Parkway Playhouse on July 28 and run until August 11. Directed by Dwight Chiles, Parkway Playhouse’s production features Allen Law, Briar Boggs, Maximillian Koger, Hunter Taylor, Zacary Landolt, Martine Rose, Candice Dickinson, Christine Caldemeyer, Sam Lebrocq, and Heather Bronson. Performances are […]