For 70 years, the Minerals Research Laboratory on Coxe Avenue has collaborated with mining companies and educational institutions to develop more efficient processes for extracting the state’s mineral resources as well as ways to reuse potentially harmful byproducts.
From the Asheville Museum of Science: Meet Your Dog – An Introduction to the Science Underlying Your Dog’s Behavior Free public lecture on Jan. 27 explores game-changing scientific insights into dog behavior for dog owners and our greater dog-friendly community ASHEVILLE, NC – Jan. 11th, 2017: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and The Collider […]
From the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: USDA awards $8 million for farmland conservation in Western North Carolina Blue Ridge Forever coalition secures unprecedented allocation of funding for local land trusts’ efforts Asheville, NC – The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture National Resource Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) recently announced 2017 funding allocations from the Regional Conservation Partnership […]
The city of Asheville’s Water Resources Department has issues a Boil Water Advisory for residents using city tap water in the wake of and emergency water interruption in the vicinity of Sweeten Creek Road from Buck Shoals Road to Lower Christ School Road and surrounding areas. While the disruption does not indicate that the water […]
From the North Carolina Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine: HELPING FIGHT OPIOID ADDICTION IN NORTH CAROLINA Anyone dealing with long-term pain from arthritis, migraines and lower back pain deserves relief from their suffering. Drug-free options such as acupuncture exist to relieve pain without relying exclusively on drugs. The North Carolina Association of Acupuncture and […]
From Francine Delany New School For Children: Isis Restaurant and Music Hall presents The Funky Formal benefitting Francine Delany New School for Children Friday February 3, 2017 6 p.m.-midnight 743 Haywood Road, Asheville The Funky Formal is a fundraiser to benefit Francine Delany New School For Children. Guests dress-up funky, formal, or both and hit […]
From The Farm Events: THE FARM NAMED WINNER IN THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2017 The Knot’s Best of Weddings Award Honors Top 2 percent in U.S. Asheville, N.C. January 5, 2017 — Myron and Beverly Gottfried are pleased to announce that The Farm has been selected as a 2017 winner in The Knot Best […]
From the Bob Moog Foundation: Bob Moog Foundation and MusicFirst Collaborate to Provide Enhanced Teacher Experience Asheville, NC – January 10, 2017: The Bob Moog Foundation has partnered with cloud-based software creator MusicFirst to provide a robust online portal of educational assets for its Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool teachers. Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool is the Foundation’s hallmark […]
From The Fresh Market: The Fresh Market offers “Little Effort, Big Savings” with grab-and-go “Little Big Meal” program Specialty grocer provides convenient solutions for preparing a delicious home-cooked meal Available every day of the month, The Fresh Market offers shoppers convenient, grab-and-go solutions for preparing a home-cooked meal with its “Little Big Meal” program! Shoppers […]
From The Council on Aging of Buncombe County: The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, in conjunction with Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) announces Medicare Choices Made Easy, for January – April 2017. The classes will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties and ways to save money. The Information […]
From Aloft Asheville Downtown: Aloft Asheville Downtown Kicks Off Five-Year Anniversary with Polar Bear Plunge for Charity Who: Aloft Asheville Downtown What: Aloft Asheville Downtown celebrates its fifth anniversary this year and is kicking off a year-long series of events with a Polar Bear Plunge in the hotel’s pool located on the rooftop Air Level. […]
From the Organic Growers School: Organic Growers School Hosts the 24th Annual Spring Conference in March The 24th Annual Spring Conference — for farmers, gardeners, homesteaders and sustainability seekers—is hosted by Organic Growers School (OGS), a local non-profit organization, and will take place Saturday and Sunday, March 11 & 12, 2017, at the University of […]
From the Asheville Riverfront Redevelopment Office: CANCELED: Public Meeting Invitation For Riverfront Redevelopment RAD Construction Signage Graphic Design We Need Your Feedback! Meeting: January 10, 2017 8:30am – 9:30am Dr. Wesley Grant Center 285 Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801 This meeting has been canceled due to inclement weather. It will be rescheduled ASAP. Apologies for […]
From UNC Asheville: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week 2017 at UNC Asheville to Feature Keynote Lecture by Walter Kimbrough, President of Dillard University UNC Asheville will hold a week of special events dedicated to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., highlighted by the keynote lecture on Jan. 19 7 p.m. in Lipinsky Auditorium […]
From FEAST Asheville, Inc.: Second Gear Non-profit of the Month Event Supports FEAST Asheville NC – Outdoor lifestyle and healthy eating go hand-in-hand, so for the entire month of January, Second Gear will be raising awareness and helping support local nonprofit FEAST. Beginning on Monday, January 2, those who bring in clothing and gear to […]
From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville Named a 2017 “Best College Value” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance UNC Asheville is once again among the top 100 “Public College Values” in the 2017 rankings released by Kiplinger. Among public colleges ranked by Kiplinger, UNC Asheville is ninth for lowest cost per year for in-state residents. In creating its […]
From Mike Brown Ford-Subaru of Spruce Pine: Mike Brown Ford-Subaru of Spruce Pine Gives MANNA FoodBank a Subaru Legacy to Aid in Distributing Food to Western North Carolina Spruce Pine NC – January 2, 2017: Mike Brown Ford-Subaru is proud to present a 2008 Subaru Legacy to MANNA FoodBank of Western NC. Josh Hoerman, Zone […]
From the Asheville Music School: Gypsy Jazz 101 Workshop Jan. 18 at Asheville Music School Join us for this one time introduction to the fundamentals of Gypsy Jazz guitar playing! Every January at the Grey Eagle, Asheville celebrates the life and legacy of Django Reinhardt with an evening of Gypsy Jazz music. This year, Asheville […]
From UNC Asheville: Exhibition of New Works by Printmaker Jonathan Fisher to Open at UNC Asheville Jan. 9 Jonathan Fisher, assistant professor in the School of Art and Design at Kennesaw State University, will exhibit new works in the Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library from Monday, Jan. 9 until Feb. 9. A reception […]
From Spellbound Bookshop: Bestselling Author Susan Dennard at Spellbound Bookshop Spellbound Children’s Bookshop welcomes Susan Dennard, author of the New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy Truthwitch, on Monday, January 16 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the Tuesday, January 10 release of the sequel Windwitch. Publishers Weekly‘s starred review said of Truthwitch, “Dynamic storytelling and a […]
From Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: The Famous Lady Bunny Hosts Drag Queen Bingo & Trivia with the Queens Asheville, NC – January 4, 2017: Drag Queen Bingo is a popular, annual event that benefits the animals of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. In 2016, the organization held the event at the US Cellular Center and it […]
