From Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University Adds Two New Degrees and a Certificate Program Mars Hill University’s third graduate degree is one of three new programs approved by the university’s board of trustees at its meeting on May 12, 2017. The master of arts in criminal justice (MACJ) joins the institution’s other master’s level […]
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Community Foundation of WNC celebrates 13th Annual Power of the Purse meeting with speaker, grant awards
From the Community Foundation of WNC: Doris Kearns Goodwin Addresses More than 1,000 at Power of the Purse® Women for Women Giving Circle Announces $270,000 in Grants (May 23 – Asheville, NC) – Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin was the featured speaker at the sold-out 13th Annual Power of the Purse® […]
Pack Library’s North Carolina Room hosts presentation on “Appalachian Rustic” furniture style May 31
From Pack Memorial Library, North Carolina Room: “Made with the Simplest of Tools: Appalachian Rustic Style” Whether made of rhododendron, mountain laurel, bent hickory, chestnut, unidentified twigs, barn board or box slats – rustic furniture and the rustic style had its antecedents in Europe, and primarily in England, in the 18th century when there was […]
MANNA FoodBank receives Morgan Stanley grant to expand “Packs for Kids” program in WNC
From MANNA FoodBank: MANNA FOODBANK RECEIVES MORGAN STANLEY AWARD TO EXPAND MANNA PACKS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ACROSS WNC $50,000 Grant For MANNA Packs for Kids Asheville, NC —May 23, 2017—MANNA FoodBank today announced a $50,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to expand its MANNA Packs for Kids Program, which helps to ensure students continue […]
Foothills Conservancy executive director, founding member Susie Hamrick Jones announces retirement
From the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: Foothills Conservancy Executive Director Susie Hamrick Jones to Retire MORGANTON, NC — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina’s executive director Susie Hamrick Jones will retire, effective September 1, 2017. Hamrick Jones was among Foothills Conservancy’s founding board members in 1995 and has led the organization as its executive director […]
Asheville Yoga Center launches 2017 Yoga in the Park series May 27
From the Asheville Yoga Center: Enjoy Yoga Alfresco at Yoga in the Park this Summer Donation-based outdoor yoga raises funds for local nonprofits Asheville, N.C., May 23, 2017—Asheville Yoga Center launches its fifth year of the popular Yoga in the Park series on Saturday, May 27. The donation-based classes are held at Reuter Terrace in […]
Hemp advocates celebrate City of Asheville’s proclamation of June 5-11 as Hemp History Week
From event promoters: City of Asheville, NC to Proclaim June 5-11, 2017 as Hemp History Week 8th Annual Hemp History Week Promotes Benefits of Industrial Hemp and Sustainable Agriculture with over 2,000 Events Nationwide Asheville, NC – On Tuesday, May 23, the City of Asheville will make the proclamation that June 5-11, 2017 will be […]
Annual Waynesville Rose Exhibit runs June 8-10
From the Waynesville Garden Club: ANNUAL WAYNESVILLE ROSE EXHIBIT At the Haywood County Library Submitted by Valerie Hunziker This year’s Rose Exhibit sponsored by the Waynesville and Richland Garden Clubs will take place Thursday, June 8 through Saturday, June 10 at the Haywood County Library. Rose growers are invited to enter competition with their fellow […]
Mora spotlights Oblik Atelier jeweler & jewelry June 9
From Mora Jewelry: Mora’s Jeweler Spotlight Series Features Oblik Atelier Meet the jeweler and enjoy an expanded collection for a limited time Asheville, NC – Mora is pleased to announce Oblik Atelier as the featured jeweler in its Spotlight Series for the month of June. On Friday, June 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., […]
Asheville Outlets hosts “Flea For Y’all” flea market May 28 through October
From event organizers: ASHEVILLE OUTLETS HOSTS FLEA FOR Y’ALL Asheville Outlets Host of Monthly Flea Market through October A portion of the proceeds to benefit OpenDoors of Asheville ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (May 2017) – Asheville Outlets is the new home and host for Flea For Y’all the last Sunday of each month through October 2017. […]
Asheville Art Museum hosts “Time Warp” Benefit Gala June 17
From the Asheville Art Museum: Asheville Art Museum Hosts Time Warp: a Benefit Gala on June 17 ASHEVILLE–The Asheville Art Museum is excited to host its annual benefit Gala on Saturday, June 17 at 6 p.m. at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel with a theme of Time Warp: Taffeta to Tartan to Tie Dye. As a nod […]
Spruce Pine Gallery hosts “Inheritance” exhibition of Paul Hartley students July 15 through August 19
From Toe River Arts: On Saturday, July 15, the Spruce Pine Gallery will host one of their most compelling 2-dimensional exhibitions. Entitled, “Inheritance”, the show will feature the works of Jill Eberle, Kiki Farish, Jane Wells Harrison, and Jerry Jackson. Each has a story to tell about their relationship with master painting professor, Paul Hartley, […]
Western North Carolina AIDS Project calls for artist submissions to 29th annual Raise Your Hand Auction & Gala
From the Western North Carolina AIDS Project: THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AIDS PROJECT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR ANNUAL RAISE YOUR HAND AUCTION & GALA WITH CALL TO ARTISTS FOR 2017 SIGNATURE PIECE COMPETITION The Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) is preparing for their 29th annual Raise Your Hand Auction & Gala to be held on […]
Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care hosts 6th annual Bike and Hike for Life fundraisers June 3 & 4
From Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care: Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care to Raise Funds through Annual Bike and Hike for Life Event (Asheville, N.C.) — On Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care will partner with Arts for Life, Sports Outreach and Mountain Area Pregnancy Services to host the 6th […]
Powder Creek Traditional Archers hosts first 2017 bowshoot in Mills River, June 3-4
From event organizers: Powder Creek Traditional Archers is hosting their first bowshoot for the 2017 season. The event will be held on Saturday, June 3 to Sunday, June 4 at the range property located at 573 Pennsylvania Rd., Mills River, NC. Registration is from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. until […]
Rotary Club of Brevard ramps up for White Squirrel Festival with May 27 White Squirrel race
From the Rotary Club of Brevard: Rotary Club of Brevard gets ready to run the annual White Squirrel Race May 27 The Rotary Club of Brevard is poised and ready to host the opening event of this year’s White Squirrel festival with the running of the White Squirrel 5K, 10K and 1K fun run on […]
“The Interbeing Project, the Interface of Women and Nature” photo exhibit opens at TRAC Gallery June 24
From Toe River Arts: Beginning Saturday, June 24 and continuing through August 5, the Burnsville TRAC Gallery will host an exhibit entitled, “The Interbeing Project, the Interface of Women and Nature,” featuring the photography of Bonnie Cooper. Twenty-one pieces, each depicting an image composed of a nude figure or figures, photographed in a studio and […]
MAHEC hosts classical piano concert fundraiser for healthy aging June 3
From MAHEC: Ivory Keys & Golden Memories Classical Piano Concert to Benefit Healthy Aging Asheville, NC — May 18, 2017 — To benefit healthy aging and MemoryCare, MAHEC will hold a fundraiser, Ivory Keys & Golden Memories, on Saturday, June 3 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the MAHEC Biltmore Campus. Classically trained pianist […]
Food benefits for over 1,000 Buncombe Co. children on the line in NC Senate budget proposal
From NC Child: NC Senate Budget Proposal Would Eliminate Food Benefits for 1,096 Kids from Buncombe County RALEIGH, NC—The state budget proposal approved last week by the North Carolina Senate would cut SNAP benefits (“food stamps”) for 1,096 children in Buncombe county and 51,236 children statewide, according to data obtained by NC Child from the […]
Asheville & Buncombe County host Memorial Day Concert and Ceremony May 29 at Pack Square Park
From the City of Asheville: Asheville-Buncombe Memorial Day Concert and Ceremony to be held in Pack Square Park The City of Asheville Mayor’s Committee for Veterans Affairs will host its annual Memorial Day Concert and Ceremony on the Roger McGuire Green stage of Pack Square Park starting at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 29. The […]
Community Foundation of WNC features author Doris Kearns Goodwin at Power of the Purse luncheon May 23
From the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s 13th Annual Power of the Purse® Luncheon featuring Doris Kearns Goodwin Renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin is the featured speaker for The Community Foundation’s 13th Annual Power of the Purse® taking place Tuesday, May 23, […]