Run with a cause: The A.C. Reynolds Global Awareness Club will hold its annual 5K run/walk and three-person relay beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, at A.C. Reynolds High School, 1 Rocket Drive in Asheville. Proceeds from the event will help fund an apprenticeship center affiliated with a school in the West African […]
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An extreme event for a good cause
Jerry’s Baddle happens this weekend near Saluda.
Pedal in sometime
Asheville bike shop hosts a grand opening at new location
Outdoor Journal
Now playing: The work of Asheville filmmakers John Grace and Thomas Oliver will appear together during a double feature of kayaking films next Thursday, April 24, at the Fine Arts Theatre in Asheville. The premiere is “for anyone who has ever seen a kayak on top of a car around here and wondered where it’s […]
Garden Journal
No money needed: The Asheville Local Exchange Trading System (LETS) will hold its annual Spring Seedling Swap next Saturday, April 26, at Magnolia Park in Montford. The event begins at 2 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring extra seedlings, cuttings, bulbs, seeds and potted plants—well marked, mind you—to trade with others, and snacks to share. […]
Do you know where your milk comes from?
Buncombe County seeks public input on demand for local dairy products
The beer gardener
Spring is a fine time to plant your own hop vine.
Apples in the balance
Area growers wait and see what a cold front brings.
Spring’s sprung
Take a virtual tour of the Botanical Gardens at Asheville.
Garden Journal
Plant extravaganza: The Western North Carolina Farmers Market will play host to Growin’ in the Mountains, the 13th annual plant show and sale of the Blue Ridge Horticulture Association, on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. Beginning at 9 a.m., the event will feature a slew of vendors selling a wide variety of annuals, […]
Outdoor Journal
Run, Natty, run!: The third annual Earth Day Reggae 5K will take place on Saturday, April 19, in Black Mountain. Participants are encouraged to dress themselves in tie-dyes and dance (or limbo) across the finish line. Categories include a 5K, a 5K Stroller Push and a 1-mile Fun Run. Prizes will be offered for the […]
Askville: High-end kids
Anyone who’s survived adolescence knows how rough it can be. The hormones, the willfulness, the rebellion, the confusion, the acne—and that’s under the best of circumstances. Imagine facing the tumult of that age in poverty, with one overworked, underpaid parent, and maybe with a family or community history of abuse or the scourge of drugs. […]
We’ve got the blues
The search behind this week’s cover story.
Outdoor Journal
Stalkin’ trash: Riverlink and Diamond Brand Outdoors will partner later this month to lead a cleanup of the French Broad River’s Section 6. Volunteers are needed for the trash-picking extravaganza, which will commence at noon on Sunday, April 13, at the Ledge Whitewater Park parking lot, at the intersection of Riverside Drive (N.C. 251) and […]
Garden Journal
Growers wanted: Rutherfordton is feeling you, Mr. Farmer. The town’s new farmers’ market will run Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, beginning May 17 through the end of September. Interested growers looking for a place to sell their fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, preserves and homemade baked goods are encouraged to call Ruth Colnot at 287-2071 […]
Campfire tonight? Not so much.
Statewide burn ban reinstated.
Flower power or demon weed?
Mind-blowing sage gets attention from Asheville City Councilman Carl Mumpower.
Get off your asana
If you’re like me, you’ve got a serious case of cabin fever by this time of year. But as we shake off winter’s slumber, it’s a good idea to make sure our bodies are ready for the increased activity. Every season has its own rhythms, and yoga is a great way to keep your body […]
Garden Journal
Stop and smell the flowers: The beauty and bounty of our Appalachian woods may seem like window-dressing to most people, but plant lovers know different. And there are few better ways to learn about and see wildflowers than by joining the 58th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage, set for April 23 to 27 in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Registration […]
Outdoor Journal
Park it: Supporters of Black Mountain’s new skate park will hold an April 5 competition and demonstration at the park, located at the Carver Center. Expect food, raffles, live music and plenty of bold moves during the event, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Any funds raised (a competitor fee will be charged) will […]
Uprising!
Each year about this time, the wind in Asheville carries with it the funk of yeast, the tang of sourdough culture and the warm aroma of freshly baked bread. Yes, it’s true: The Asheville Artisan Bread Bakers’ Festival is back, and you’re invited to get a piece. The fourth-annual event begins next Saturday, March 29, […]