Press release from the Barbershop Society: ASHEVILLE — The Land of the Sky Chapter of the Barbershop Society is now taking orders for its famous and popular Singing Valentines. This annual fundraiser has been offered by the organization in Buncombe, Henderson and Haywood counties for 30 years. Singing Valentines this year will be delivered by […]
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Rainbow and Azalea Mountain schools to host educator
Press release from Rainbow Community School: ASHEVILLE — Join educators, parents and interested community members on Feb. 7 for two public events with Torin M. Finser. On the campus of Azalea Mountain School at 27 Balm Grove Ave., 4-5:30 p.m., Finser will be discussing the foundations of Waldorf education found in anthroposophy through study and the […]
Tapestry Weavers South return to Asheville’s Folk Art Center
Press release from the Southern Highland Craft Guild: ASHEVILLE — Returning to the Folk Art Center’s main gallery, Tapestry Weavers South is now exhibiting more than 50 handcrafted fiber pieces to the public. The show features 27 weavers, 3 of which are members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild – Tommye Scanlin, Pat Williams and Sandy […]
Young women can apply for scholarships to pursue STEM Camp
Press release from the WTS Chapter of Western North Carolina: The Western North Carolina Chapter of WTS International is offering two scholarships for girls ages 10-17 to attend a STEM Camp of their choice in the summer of 2018. Scholarships will be up to $250 each and are open to young women residing in Western North […]
Safelight to honor outgoing executive director
Press release from Safelight: HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — The Safelight board of directors invites the community to an event to honor Tanya Blackford and to thank her for 15 years of leadership at Safelight. This event will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 4-6 p.m. at Hendersonville Country Club, 1860 Hebron Road in Hendersonville. Blackford began her […]
Important flu information for Buncombe County residents
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County — Flu currently is spreading in our area and across the state. As of Thursday, Jan. 25, five Buncombe County residents have died this month of complications from the flu. All were older than 60 years of age, but flu can have serious health consequences […]
9 to 5 The Musical to open Feb. 9 at Asheville Community Theatre
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Dolly Parton’s music and lyrics take center stage in Asheville Community Theatre’s next production, 9 to 5 The Musical. In this high-energy musical, three female secretaries are fed up with being looked over, looked down upon, or outright ogled by their nightmare of a boss – and they join forces to […]
Super blue blood moon, Jan. 31
Press release from Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: On January 31st, observers will be treated to a triumvirate of lunar events: the second, and last supermoon of 2018; a blue moon; and a lunar eclipse! Positioned on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun, the blue moon will be fully illuminated at 13:26 UTC […]
Asheville Fire District receives new rating after inspection
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: Asheville, NC – Through dedication and commitment to making our community a safer place to live, The Asheville Fire Department proudly receives an official letter from the Office of State Fire Marshal and the Department of Insurance announcing that state officials have awarded Asheville with a new fire district […]
Choral Festival at Mars Hill University returns for 70th year
Press release from Mars Hill University: In early February, students from more than 100 North Carolina high schools will converge on Mars Hill University for what has grown into one of the premiere choral festivals in North Carolina and possibly the longest continuously-running festival of its type in the Southeast. The 70th Annual J. Elwood […]
Duke Energy proposes two additional renewable energy programs for North Carolina customers
Press release from Duke Energy: Duke Energy has filed two more renewable energy programs with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to expand renewable energy options for its 3.2 million customers in the state. The N.C. Shared Solar and Green Source Advantage programs are part of a larger portfolio of customer offerings the company is […]
UNC Asheville’s economic impact totals $450 million in 2017
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville, an academic anchor institution and one of the top 20 employers in the Asheville area, raised local economic output by almost half a billion dollars in fiscal year 2017, according to an economic impact study conducted by Tom Tveidt of SYNEVA Economics LLC. “It is clear that UNC […]
#MeToo and Equal Rights: Connecting the Dots, Jan. 25
Press release from ERA-NC Alliance: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), introduced by Alice Paul in 1923, has not yet been ratified in North Carolina. ERA-NC Alliance Action Teams 10 and 11 invite you to attend our first planning meeting of the new year! We will discuss the momentum of the #MeToo movement and its connection to […]
Love Local: Valentine’s Day celebrations, Feb. 10-17
Press release from Asheville Grown Business Alliance: A series of events from Feb. 10-17 designed to reconnect the community with downtown Asheville is slated to tie into the week around Valentine’s Day. Stewards of downtown, including Asheville Grown Business Alliance (AGBA), Asheville Downtown Association (ADA), Asheville Independent Restaurants (AIR), Lexington Ave Merchant Association (LAMA), and […]
Brevard Music Center continues free First Mondays concert series Feb. 5
From the Brevard Music Center: Brevard Music Center Free Community Concert Series Distinguished artists featured in February 5 “First Mondays” Concert Brevard, NC—Brevard Music Center (BMC), in association with Brevard College, is pleased to announce the next concert in its popular and FREE Community Concert Series. On Monday, February 5 at 12:30 p.m., two distinguished […]
Carolinians still wary about self-driving cars, per AAA Carolinas
From AAA Carolinas: Despite Nationwide Survey, Most Carolinians Leary of Self-Driving Cars CHARLOTTE, N.C. (January 24, 2018) – A recent AAA Carolinas survey revealed that 71 percent of Carolinians are not yet comfortable with self-driving cars, with 29 percent saying they were ready for a ride in a fully autonomous vehicle. Across the country, however, […]
11th annual Music Video Asheville showcase accepting submissions through March 15
From event organizers: 11th Annual Music Video Asheville Announces Call for Submissions Asheville, NC — We are thrilled to announce a call for submissions for the 11th Annual Music Video Asheville (MVA), the annual showcase to celebrate the collaboration of Asheville musicians and filmmakers. Last year, 65 local musicians and filmmakers submitted their Music Videos for consideration in […]
Taylon Breeden enters race for District 3 county commissioner
Press release from Breeden’s campaign: Taylon Breeden has announced her candidacy for Buncombe County Commissioner District 3. Taylon Breeden is a community leader that calls Leicester, North Carolina home. She and her husband run a fainting goat farm and are advocates for protecting our streams, mountains, and farm land. Taylon is co-founder of Goat Yoga […]
RiverLink calls for submissions to 11th annual student art and poetry contest
From RiverLink: RiverLink’s 11th Annual Art and Poetry Contest is Underway Asheville, NC — RiverLink is excited to announce the 11th annual Voices of the River Art and Poetry Contest! Voices of the River provides an opportunity for pre-K to 12th grade students within the French Broad River Watershed to express their creativity and engage […]
WNC Nature Center hosts stuffed animal Critter Check Up Feb. 17
From the WNC Nature Center: Critter Check Up at the WNC Nature Center, February 17th ASHEVILLE, NC — Show your child’s favorite stuffed animal some love! Critter Check Up is a chance for your child to get a clean bill of health for their stuff animal friend from a real veterinarian. Visitors are invited to […]
Community Action Opportunities celebrates 53 years of service, releases 2017 annual report
From Community Action Opportunities:
