Press release from Alzheimer’s Association: It’s not too early to sign up for the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is inviting Buncombe and Henderson County residents to turn their communities into a sea of purple and help fight Alzheimer’s at a Walk in their community. The Walk in […]
Press release from Sly Grog Lounge: Legacy of Dreamers Arts & Music Fest is a day long festival with the goal of building community and creating a platform for under represented local artists and musicians. Artist venders participate free of charge and musicians will receive 80% of the entrance fee as well as be able […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: Students in the Haywood Community College fish and wildlife program took hands-on learning to a whole new level and a different state recently when they traveled to Sweetwater Farms, a 4,000 tract of land in South Georgia. Through this trip, students got an up-close look at some of the […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Public Instruction: North Carolina State Superintendent Mark Johnson wrapped up is four-day WNC Listening Tour in Asheville. He had the opportunity to visit Hall Fletcher Elementary School and the Martin L. Nesbitt Discovery Academy. There he got to talk with students and teachers and observe some of the innovative […]
Press release from Stop The Balfour Parkway: Stop The Balfour Park Parkway will have a presence at the “Mother Earth News Fair” this weekend at the Western North Carolina Agriculture Center near Asheville Airport. The “Stop the Balfour” booth (#1103) will be staffed by volunteers to inform attendees about the proposed parkway in Henderson County. […]
Press release from the River Arts District Artists: On the Second Saturday of each month until the end of the year, the River Arts District will be holding gallery walks with live demonstrations, live music, wine tastings / spreads of food, and more! Meander the mile-long district while the artists keep their doors open late. […]
Press release from Friends of the WNC Nature Center: The Friends of the WNC Nature Center will fund 83% of the Asheville City Council’s approved $184,820 project: construction of a red panda habitat. “We’re excited to work with the City to make this project possible. We have agreed to donate $154,200 toward the construction of […]
Press release from the WNC Human Resource Association: WHAT: WNC Human Resource Association (WNC HRA) annual Legal Update Program to bring the business community up-to-date on employment law changes. WHO: The Western North Carolina Human Resource Association & Constangy, Brooks, Smith, & Prophete, LLP. WHERE: Lioncrest at Biltmore, Asheville. WHEN: Wednesday, May 9th. Check-in begins […]
Press release from Diamond Brand Outdoors: Annual festival features free kayak and stand up paddleboard demos, live music and specials at Wild Wing Café, discounts and giveaways, nature-inspired crafts with the LEAF Easel Rider, and more • Asheville Paddlefest offers the community a day to enjoy Lake Julian Park and get on the still waters […]
Celeste Collins, executive director of OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling in Asheville, is one of the recipients. Press release from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation: Winston-Salem, NC (April 26, 2018) – The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 Sabbatical Program. Since 1990, the Foundation has honored North Carolina’s […]
Press release from All Souls Counseling Center: Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Western Carolina and All Souls Counseling Center (ASCC), the 2nd Annual Mental Wellness Walk will take place on Saturday, May 19, at Carrier Park. The event will include a 5K walk, music by Billingsley, refreshments and resource displays. The Mental Wellness […]
Press release from YMCA of WNC: Asheville, N.C., April 26, 2018 – Foresters Financial and the national nonprofit KaBOOM! have awarded the YMCA of Western North Carolina with a “Build It with KaBOOM!” grant that will be used to build a state-of-the-art playground at Black Mountain Primary School in October. Before Build Day, kids from […]
Press release from Progressive Women of Hendersonville: In preparation for the primary elections on Tuesday, May 8, and the November general election, Progressive Women of Hendersonville will host an election focus on Friday, May 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. as part of its First Friday Focus at Sanctuary Brewing Company. Candidates are invited […]
Press release from MA! Design is Human: Atlanta Design Festival, organized by MA! (May 26 – June 3, 2018) will present a program of architecture tours, as part of their nine-day festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Now in its twelfth year, this Festival has risen to become one of the nation’s leading events dedicated to showcasing […]
Press release from MountainTrue: Have you ever experienced the gritty charm of downtown Asheville’s largely undiscovered Carolina Lane? Perhaps you are more familiar with its more famous cousin, Chicken Alley? On May 5, these alleyways and nearby streets will host a Creative Intervention – that is, a one-day event that prototypes design interventions and art-based solutions […]
Press release from the office of Sen. Phil Berger: Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) on Wednesday named four members to a newly-formed Statuary Hall Selection Committee that will work to place a statue of the late Rev. Billy Graham in the U.S. Capitol. The members are: · Dr. David Bruce, Rev. Graham’s longtime executive assistant at […]
Press release from City of Asheville: The I-26 Connector Project Aesthetics Committee was established as an ad hoc committee to gather information and ideas about aesthetics to make the I-26 Connector project a cohesive and integrated part of Asheville. The Aesthetics Committee shall serve as a voice for interested parties represented by the Aesthetics Committee […]
Press release from The Writers’ Workshop: The Writers’ Workshop is offering classes and contests for beginning and experienced writers. Each class meets on Saturdays, 10-4 pm, at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville. Registration is in advance only, at www.twwoa.org. Classes are $75 each, or $70 for Workshop members. Financial assistance is available for low-income writers in exchange for volunteering. For […]
Press release from Healthcare for All WNC: Healthcare for All WNC offers two free public educational opportunities featuring Dr. Ed Weisbart, MD, CPE; Chair, Physicians for a National Health Program, Missouri chapter. These special speeches have relevance in light of the proposed acquisition of Asheville’s Mission Health by Hospital Corporation of America. “What Does ‘Medicare for All’ Mean […]
Press release from Mission Health: Mission Health today announced that Ronald A. Paulus, MD, President and CEO of Mission Health, has partnered with Bridget Duffy, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Vocera Communications, Inc., and William Maples, MD, President and CEO of The Institute for Healthcare Excellence, to design and launch the National Taskforce on Humanity […]
Press release from Green Opportunities: Asheville-based nonprofit Green Opportunities (GO) is recruiting 16-24-year-old Buncombe County residents for its YouthBuild training program, a tuition-free pre-apprenticeship program designed for out-of-school youth. GO’s next YouthBuild training cycle will begin on May 7, 2018 with a week-long program orientation. GO was one of 77 programs from across the country to […]
