The Blue Ridge Rollergirls announce their 2014 home season schedule. Catch the team’s first home match at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville this Saturday, Feb. 15.
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Dillard’s hosts Fit For The Cure events this March
From Dillard’s: 2014 is our 14th anniversary of Wacoal and B.tempt’d FIT FOR THE CURE events. We are going all out this Spring and would love some support from the local community. Last year we reached a milestone of $1 million in Wacoal donations to Susan G. Komen to help fight breast cancer from Dillard’s […]
Smart bet web extra: Tauk
The NYC-based rock fusion band brings its eclectic blend of funk, jazz, pop and rock to the Orange Peel on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Brevard College Symphonic Winds winter concert rescheduled
Due to the potential for winter weather, the Brevard College Symphonic Winds concert scheduled for Tuesday evening has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 in the Porter Center for Performing Arts. Original press release: Brevard College Symphonic Winds and A.C. Reynolds High School Band Present Feb. 11 Winter Concert The A. C. […]
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital: $1 million gift matched by Mission Health
Press release From Mission Health: (HIGHLANDS, N.C., Feb. 10, 2014) – The Highlands-Cashiers Hospital (HCH) Foundation announced today that an extraordinary gift of $1 million will be contributed by its lead philanthropist, Jane Woodruff, and that it will be matched by a $1 million gift from Mission Health. Ms. Woodruff stated: “I am very pleased […]
Mountain Area Health Education Center seeks volunteers
Press release From MAHEC: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is seeking volunteers with strong customer service skills to serve in the ObGyn practice and Family Health Center on the Mary C. Nesbitt Biltmore Campus. The goal for volunteers is to help provide a welcoming and supportive encounter for patients on the MAHEC campus. […]
Two Women’s Life Abilities classes being offered to veterans
Press release From VA news: Two Women’s Life Abilities classes will be held at the Charles George VA Medical Center in the next three months, Women Finding Balance and Women Living Beyond PTSD. Both classes are five weeks long and will meet from 10 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, in room 123 of the Mental Health […]
Hendersonville nonprofit supports community members with ‘unique abilities’
Press release From Ability Shirts: Ability Shirts is a nonprofit organization based in Hendersonville, N.C. that supports individuals with “unique abilities.” Adam Farris, Director of Ability Shirts, prefers to use the term to categorize those who are considered to have disabilities. His shirts, which are printed in North Carolina, bear the slogan, “No one has […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for Feb. 10 to Feb. 16
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 2/10/14 – 2/16/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Wellness on Wheels (W.O.W.) Screenings Free Cholesterol Screenings Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. FREE. Monday, […]
Mission Hospital: Dr. Dale Fell to retire, stepping down as chief medical officer
Press release From Mission Hospital: After nine years in a variety of crucial administrative roles with Mission Health, Dale F. Fell, MD, announced his decision to retire and step down as Chief Medical Officer on March 28. Fell has served as the health system’s Chief Medical Officer since January 2013. He oversees 10 departments and […]
Park Ridge Health: Primary care presentation Feb. 18
Press release: From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (February 4, 2014) – Considering significant changes taking place in health care right now, it’s more important than ever to take charge of your health, live a healthy lifestyle, and know which screenings are most important for you. Park Ridge Health will host a free event covering […]
Pixies at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
While I can’t speak to how awesome a Pixies show was in 1988, I also can’t imagine Frances Black and his fellow musicians rocking any harder than they did on Saturday night at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. The band started with “Bone Machine,” encored with “Debaser” and “Planet of Sound” and played every big song one could have reasonably wished for in between. Photos by Nick King
RiverLink seeks volunteers interested in watershed stewardship and conservation
From RiverLink: Asheville, NC — Do you want to get more involved with your community while making the French Broad River Watershed a place for everyone to live, work, and play? RiverLink invites those interesting in becoming volunteers to attend our monthly volunteer information sessions on Wednesday, Febuary 12, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for Feb. 3 to Feb. 9
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Community Events Blood Drive at Park Ridge Health Thursday, Feb. 6 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Give the gift of life. Eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. To sign up to donate, please […]
The Melange of the Mountains Culinary Weekend announces 10th annual event in April
Press release: The Haywood Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority along with Buy Haywood are delighted to announce the Melange of the Mountains Culinary Weekend, April 10-13. This event promises to be the premiere signature event launching the spring tourism season in Haywood County. If an effort to build […]
Smart bet web extra: Vandercooked Poetry Night
The Vandercooked Poetry Series is part poetry reading, part DIY letterpress project. The third installment of the series, featuring poet Vievee Francis, takes place Saturday, Feb. 1.
Tree seedling sale to begin Feb. 3
Press release from Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District: The Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District will begin the first phase of its annual tree seedling sale on Monday, February 3, 2014. At that time, the SWCD will start taking orders for Eastern White Pine and twelve species of hardwoods; Black Cherry, Black […]
Asheville bed and breakfast wins 2014 Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Award
Press release from the Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast: The Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, NC was voted #12 of the Top 25 B&Bs and Inns across the United States by TripAdvisor. “Wow, this is huge! What an honor,” said Innkeeper Stacy Shelley who has co-owned and operated the Inn with her parents Janna and […]
The Elder Club provides fun and friendship
Jennifer Gay, program coordinator of the Elder Club at Jewish Family Services of WNC, says that the small group of older adults is “really like a family. Everybody cares very deeply for one another.” The group is geared towards older adults who are looking for an opportunity to socialize and who may have limited ability to get out on a regular basis. Individuals with physical and/or mild to moderate memory challenges are welcome.
Teens fight hunger with Midnight at MANNA FoodBank
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: Midnight at MANNA will take place this Saturday night from 9 to Midnight. More than 100 teens from Asheville youth Ministry will be bagging apples for distribution throughout WNC with a live band, disco ball and dancing. Who: MANNA staff and Asheville Youth Ministry What: Food bagging Where: MANNA warehouse […]
Tribal member named general manager of new Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino
Press release from Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino: CHEROKEE, NC (January 27, 2014): In an historic move, Lumpy Lambert, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been named General Manager of the new Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel being built in Cherokee County. “For years, our tribe has made […]