From Southern Appalachian Highland’s Conservancy: Musicians around the world know the name Bob Moog and respect his groundbreaking innovations in electronic instruments. However, what they may not know is that a quiet cove outside Asheville, NC provided a setting of respite and inspiration to nourish his uncanny genius. In December, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy […]
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Black History Month free breakfast program in Hillcrest
Announcement from Women’s Wellbeing and Development Foundation: A Free Breakfast will take place every Saturday in February at Hillcrest’s Carl E. Johnson Community Center from 9 am until 11 am. This program is in celebration of Black History month and honors the original Free Breakfast Program that was begun by the Black Panthers during the […]
2014 Wilderness Skills Institute applications now available
Press release: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) [a project of The Wilderness Society], and the United States Forest Service opened the application period today for the Wilderness Skills Institute (WSI), a training program for Wilderness stewardship and management. In its fourth year, WSI is scheduled for May 19 – 30, […]
Hendersonville community blood drive Feb. 6
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Park Ridge Health and The Blood Connection will host a blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The drive will take place on a mobile unit near the ER entrance at Park Ridge Health. Anyone at least 17 years old and weighing at least […]
Wellness matters: A look inside this week’s wellness issue
In our Live and Learn issue (on stands Jan. 29) we shine a light on MANNA FoodBank’s Packs for Kid’s program, explore how seniors are keeping themselves sharp in the garden and we ask a range of local wellness organizations to share their educational initiatives.
Park Ridge Health announces events for Jan. 28 to Feb. 2
Event Summary for Jan. 28 to Feb. 2 From Park Ridge Health: Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Save the Date Blood Drive at Park Ridge Health – NEW DATE Thursday, Feb. 6 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Give the gift of life. Eat a healthy meal and drink plenty […]
Expand your toolbox
FIRST Parent Center hosts a series of workshops titled “Expand Your Toolbox.” The series, which begins Friday, Feb. 14, aims to share useful parenting and teaching strategies for families and teachers of children with disabilities.
Moose Café on Brevard Road closes temporarily for renovations
Moose Café closes temporarily for renovations Press release: Moose Café will temporarily close their doors at 570 Brevard Road, on January 27th, 2014. After 23 years serving the great people of Western North Carolina they plan to do renovations on the kitchen and dining room. During the renovations Moose Café is proud to announce that […]
Asheville City Poets Meetup will meet Feb. 8 at Metro Wines
Asheville City Poets Meetup will meet Feb. 8 at Metro Wines Press release: The Asheville City Poets Meetup will meet on Saturday, February, 8th from 3 to 5pm at @MetroWines, 169 Charlotte Street in Asheville. This Meetup is open to all and admission is free. Glass of wine is, as always, $5. Parking is free. […]
Comedian Kristine Kinsey performs at Metro Wines tonight, Jan. 24
Kristine Kinsey from Knoxville headlines at The Metro Show friday night Press release: Kristine Kinsey is domestically challenged, romantically depraved, & maternally inept. She manages to find humor in her incompetence, & has brought her twisted observations to comedy clubs across the Southeast. She has also performed in The World Series of Comedy and the […]
Wallace Shealy named Asheville realtor of the year
Asheville Board of REALTORS® name Wallace Shealy REALTOR® of the year Press release: The Asheville Board of REALTORS® named Wallace Shealy as its REALTOR® of the year during a recent celebration at Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville. He operates his own independent real estate firm covering residential and commercial needs throughout Western North Carolina, […]
Local broker honored by Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
Austin Walker awarded SIOR designation Press release: Austin Walker of Whitney Commercial Real Estate Services has been awarded the SIOR designation by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR). Walker’s recognition is good news for Asheville. Real estate professionals who have earned the SIOR designation are recognized world-wide by corporate real estate executives, commercial […]
WLOS and WMYA to host town hall discussion on the Affordable Care Act Jan. 30
Town Hall discussion on the Affordable Care Act Thursday, Jan 30 Press release: WLOS and WMYA will host a “Your Voice, Your Future” Town Hall discussion on the Affordable Care Act Thursday, January 30th 7:30pm-9pm at the Virginia Boone Building at the WNC Ag Center. Doors open at 6pm. News 13 will live stream the […]
Environment North Carolina: NC leaders urge action on climate change
North Carolina leaders urge action on climate change From environmental advocacy group, Environment North Carolina: Thirty-three concerned public officials from across North Carolina urged the federal government today to take bold steps to reduce global warming pollution. In an open letter to President Barack Obama, local officials from Buncombe County to Morehead City expressed support […]
Four Seasons Compassion for Life: Meeting the needs of WNC’s aging population
Four Seasons Compassion for Life meets the emerging needs of Buncombe, Western North Carolina’s aging population in the new year Press release: Asheville area trends for 2013 show residents aged 60 and older approximately doubled due to aging and relocation to western North Carolina; almost 43 percent are Baby Boomers or older, experts say As […]
The 2014 Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition is now open for submissions
The 2014 Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition is now open for submissions From NC Writer’s Network: This contest awards the first-place winner $200 and publication in storySouth. The 2014 Randall Jarrell Competition is open to any writer who is a legal resident of North Carolina or a member of the North Carolina Writers’ Network. Submissions should […]
A little bit of peace: beginning a meditation practice
Jerome Smith, spiritual director at Asheville Meditation Center and ordained Pandit in the Himalayan tradition, says that while meditation can be intimidating, it’s a state of mind that everyone can access. Xpress talks with Smith about the challenges and benefits that go along with starting a meditation practice, as well as his advice for beginners.
RiverLink Honors King’s memory with service projects
Press release From RiverLink: The national Martin Luther King Day of Service challenges Americans to transform the King Holiday into a day of citizen action volunteer service in honor of Dr. King. RiverLink is celebrating Dr. King’s memory with service projects across the French Broad River watershed. Assistant volunteer coordinator, Jess Peete, said MLK Day […]
Carolina Ophthalmology first in the area to offer bladeless laser cataract removal
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (January 17, 2014) – Specialists at Carolina Ophthalmology are now offering bladeless cataract removal using the revolutionary Femtosecond laser. This leading-edge system combines image-guided computer technology and focused laser pulses to offer surgeons a more precise option for cataract surgery. Carolina Ophthalmology specialists are performing the procedure […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for Jan. 20 to 26
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 1/20/14 – 1/26/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Free Events Arden Community Health Fair Presented by Park Ridge Health Sunday, January 19 from 1 – 5 p.m. and Monday, January 20 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Arden Adventist Church […]
RiverLink hosts ‘Starting a Better Business’ seminar Jan. 23
Press release: Part of RiverLink’s mission is to stimulate the economic and environmental heath of the French Broad River watershed through arts & crafts, recreation (retail, manufacturing, enjoyment) and health and wellness (as documented in the popular Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan). To further that effort, RiverLink and the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) […]