From City of Asheville: 2016 MOVIES IN THE PARK Series Begins Friday, May 13 Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department launches the 2016 season of Movies in the Park, a free monthly movie series in Pack Square Park beginning Friday, May 13. Children’s craft activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and […]
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Asheville Humane Society receives $60,000 grant
Asheville Humane Society announced they have been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support their spay/neuter and behavior programming. There will be a check presentation at Petco on Brevard Road this Friday, May 6 at 10:00 AM.
Flat Rock Playhouse Studio 52 to host summer camps with St. Gerard House
Flat Rock Playhouse Studio 52 announced today a partnership with St. Gerard House, a local non-profit organization offering evidence-based treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other behavioral needs.
VA hosts Walk and Roll 2K to support homeless veterans
The Charles George VA Medical Center will host the 6th Annual VA2K Walk and Roll on May 18 at Warriors Cairn at 11 am – 2 pm. The VA2K Walk and Roll is dedicated to supporting homeless Veterans while also encouraging healthy activity.
Clayton Homes hosts 3rd Annual Asheville Home Show
From Clayton Homes: Clayton Homes to Host 3rd Annual Asheville Home Show National homebuilder to hold free event exhibiting latest features, models and promotions WHO: Clayton Homes, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a Berkshire Hathaway company. WHAT: For the third consecutive year, Clayton Homes will be holding its Annual Asheville Home Show at […]
Congressman McHenry’s staff to hold office hours in Forest City
Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Rutherford County on Wednesday, May 11th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Mayor’s Office at the Forest City Town Hall — 128 North Powell Street in Forest City.
New York Times best-selling author to headline Haywood Friends of the Library event
New York Times bestselling author Sharyn McCrumb, one of the most popular writers of our time, will speak at the annual Haywood County Friends of the Library meeting on Thursday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Waynesville.
Western North Carolina in moderate drought, per NCDEQ
Seventeen counties in the western part of the state are experiencing a moderate drought due to lack of adequate rainfall, according to Thursday’s federal drought map. The last time any part of the state experienced drought conditions was September 2015.
Asheville Fire Department to hold smoke alarm canvass May 7
From American Red Cross: The Best Defense Against a Home Fire is Being Prepared American Red Cross volunteers, Asheville Fire Fighters and AmeriCorps volunteers will spend Saturday, May 7 walking door-to-door installing free smoke alarms and distributing fire safety information to residents in neighborhoods surrounding Hall Fletcher Elementary School. They will be having conversations with […]
Mills River Farmers Market Opens May 7
The Mills River Farmers’ Market opens this Saturday, May 7 at their new location for the 2016 market season, 94 School House Road, Mills River, NC 28759 on the campus of Mills River Elementary School.
City of Asheville states overall homelessness is on decline
On Jan. 27, 2016, the Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Initiative conducted the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count of homeless families and individuals. Overall numbers of those experiencing homelessness in our community have decreased since last year: 509 persons reported in January 2016 as compared to 562 persons in January 2015, which represents a 9% decrease.
Loretta Shelton named executive director of Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation
Loretta Shelton has been named executive director of the newly launched Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the philanthropic support of the Four Seasons Compassion for Life mission of “Co-Creating The Care Experience.”
Asheville TimeBank hosts potluck May 23
From Asheville TimeBank: Time for our May Potluck Come join us and bring your friends. This is a great way to get to know other TimeBank members and connect so that you do more exchanges! Monday, May 23rd from 6:30 to 8:00 St Mary’s Episcopal Church 337 Charlotte Street Asheville 28801 Take Evelyn Alley to […]
Carolina Mountain Club member tapped for North Carolina Trails Committee
Carolina Mountain Club Council Member Tom Weaver has been appointed to the North Carolina Trails Committee. It is a seven-member citizen committee appointed by the secretary of the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources.
Labors of love: Local nonprofit leaders are mission-driven
Nonprofit leaders assume many roles in order to keep their organizations afloat and their mission alive. For most Western North Carolina’s nonprofit leaders it’s a labor of love that has its fair share of challenges and rewards.
Buncombe County commissioners approve sale of property worth nearly $1 million
During a brief meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to sell a piece of property at 32 Compton Drive, off New Leicester Highway, in West Asheville. The county will begin accepting bids effective immediately and will not sell it for less than $915,001.
Asheville Nonprofit Connector hosts forum, kickoff event May 11
The Asheville Nonprofit Connector (ANC) will host an Open Forum on Wednesday, May 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, for professionals working for or with non-profit organizations. The theme of the Open Forum will be, “How can we work together to create a support system in which Asheville non-profit organizations can thrive?”
Our VOICE leader receives national recognition
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSRVC) presented Angélica R. Wind, Executive Director of Our VOICE, a 2016 Visionary Award for the state of North Carolina.
RiverLink’s Karen Cragnolin stepping down as executive director
RiverLink founder Karen Cragnolin has been the driving force behind the organization for the past 30 years. Now Cragnolin is transitioning to a new strategic role, and the river advocacy nonprofit has begun a search for new leadership
Buncombe County to host fishing tournament for kids
The Kids Fishing Tournament at Lake Julian Park will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2016. The semi-annual event is open to all children ages 15 and under and is sponsored by Buncombe County Recreation Services.
Buncombe County Commissioners to consider selling property worth nearly $1 million
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will likely make short work of its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 3. The bulk of the heavy lifting is announcing four proclamations. There are no public hearings or new business agenda items.