Hands On! Children’s Museum, an interactive gallery in Hendersonville that focuses on providing innovative educational experiences for children ages 1- 10 through programs, exhibits and workshops, has announced the following programs for January 2017: From Hands On!: JANUARY PROGRAMS AT HANDS ON! Tues. 1/3 – Fri.1/6; All day: World Braille Days @ Hands On! – […]
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WCU Nursing Association raises funds to purchase drier for Haywood Street Respite Center
From Western Carolina University: WCU Nursing Association Raise Funds for Charitable Donation Students of Western Carolina University’s Accelerated BSN program raised funds through their Association of Nursing Students to help purchase a commercial drier to help Haywood Street Respite Center. Haywood Street Respite Center is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe place for homeless […]
Rainbow Community School presents “Unity Through Music” winter program Dec. 16
From the Rainbow Community School: RAINBOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL TO HOST ITS ANNUAL WINTER PROGRAM CELEBRATING UNITY THROUGH MUSIC Asheville, North Carolina, December 13, 2016 — Each December, Rainbow Community School (RCS) hosts an annual winter program during which the staff and students of RCS celebrate the true meaning of the holidays by sharing original songs […]
UNC Asheville, Lenoir-Rhyne undergrad researchers share vision for expanded high-speed internet in WNC
From UNC Asheville: Gigabit Vision: UNC Asheville Undergraduate Researchers Develop Regional Vision Profile Gigabit internet might be on the horizon for Western North Carolina, thanks to a multi-municipal coalition working since February to collaborate on expanding broadband internet access. Its vision and potential impact became a little clearer this week, as undergraduate researchers from UNC […]
Haywood Regional Medical Center partners with Healogics on new comprehensive Wound Care Center
From Haywood Regional Medical Center: WOUND CARE CENTER® AT HAYWOOD REGIONAL PARTNERS WITH HEALOGICS Offers leading edge treatments using state-of-the-art technology CLYDE, NC – More than 8 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic wounds of which healing has been impeded by such diseases and conditions as diabetes, obesity, aging and the late effects […]
Friends of the Smokies join Twin Leaf Brewery for charitable pint night Dec. 17
From the Friends of the Smokies: Support Smokies Fire Relief at Twin Leaf Brewery WAYNESVILLE, NC – Enjoy a night on the town with Friends of the Smokies on Saturday, December 17 for a charitable pint night at Twin Leaf Brewery in Asheville. Sales of a specialty batch of ‘Purple Tater Majesty,’ a purple sweet […]
Asheville Art Museum hosts “Holiday Arts Extravaganza” kids camp Dec. 27-29
From the Asheville Art Museum: Asheville Art Museum Presents Annual Holiday Arts Extravaganza a Holiday Art Camp for Students in Grades 1–4 December 27, 28 & 29, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ASHEVILLE — Parents and caregivers have a perfect opportunity to give their kids (or young holiday visitors) the gift of art this season and keep […]
Riverlink hosts Riverfront Bus Tour of Swannanoa and French Broad rivers Dec. 15
From Riverlink: Join RiverLink for the December 15 RiverFront Bus Tour RiverLink offers a monthly riverfront bus tour about Asheville’s past, present and future. The next tour will be this Thursday, Dec. 15, from 11:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., when the public is invited to tour the French Broad and Swannanoa Rivers with RiverLink. Come […]
USEPA announces proposed ban on TCE in certain cleaning products; CTS of Asheville Community Advisory Group responds
The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced on Wednesday, December 7 that it is proposing a ban on certain uses of the chemical degreaser and spot removal agent trichloroethylene (TCE), which has been identified as toxic to humans. “For the first time in a generation, we are able to restrict chemicals already in commerce that […]
Mountain Housing Opportunities recognized by N.C. Housing Finance Agency for home repair program
From Mountain Housing Opportunities: Mountain Housing Opportunities Recognized for Saving Homes and Lives On November 18, 2016, Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) was recognized for 25 years of partnership with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) at a plaque ceremony in Weaverville. To date, this partnership has brought an investment of more than $1 million […]
Clay artist Lucy Clark honored with inaugural “Betty Taylor Award for Emerging Artists” in Henderson County
From the Arts Council of Henderson County: ARTS COUNCIL OF HENDERSON COUNTY AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HENDERSON COUNTY TO HONOR FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE BETTY TAYLOR AWARD Hendersonville NC – The Arts Council of Henderson County, in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Henderson County, will honor Lucy Clark as the first recipient of the […]
PETA issues warning for outdoor animals ahead of arctic cold front
From People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): URGENT! PETA WARNS BUNCOMBE COUNTY RESIDENTS: ANIMALS WILL DIE DURING COLD WEATHER Leaving Animals Outside in Freezing Temperatures Is a Deadly Criminal Act Buncombe County, N.C. — Every year, PETA receives thousands of complaints about people who leave animals outside in the cold. Cold temperatures and […]
Organic Growers School announces launch of Apprentice Link & Farm Network resources
From the Organic Growers School: Organic Growers School Launches New Apprentice Link & Farm Network Resource Asheville, NC—Organic Growers School (OGS) is pleased to announce the re-launch of Apprentice Link, the online matching service and directory to connect regional farms and aspiring farm apprentices, and the launch of the the newly created OGS Farm Network […]
Friends of the Smokies team up with Blue Ghost Brewery for “Pint Night” fire relief benefits
From the Friends of the Smokies: Blue Ghost Pint Nights Benefit Fire Relief in GSMNP WAYNESVILLE, NC – Join Friends of the Smokies at Blue Ghost Brewery for three charitable pint nights this winter where a percentage of sales will support emergency fire relief efforts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Each pint night hosted […]
Carlton Gallery hosts 34th Winter Group and Small Works Open House Dec. 17
From The Carlton Gallery: 34th WINTER GROUP AND SMALL WORKS OPEN HOUSE AT CARLTON GALLERY Carlton Gallery celebrates its 34th Winter Group and Small Works Exhibition with an Open House on Saturday, December 17th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Toni Carlton invites everyone to visit the gallery and enjoy light refreshments, hot cider or […]
For the record: EPA reviews 2016 Record of Decision, presence of new contaminants at Chemtronics site
Swannanoa residents met with members of the Community Advisory Group, federal and state environmental protection officials Thursday evening to review the 2016 Record of Decision for the Chemtronics Superfund site. The EPA also revealed the presence of a new contamination detection on the property.
EPA, DOJ announce 30 day public comment period on CTS superfund site’s Interim Cleanup Plan
From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4: Public Comment Period Now Open for EPA and DOJ Settlement to Conduct Interim Cleanup of CTS Site in Asheville, N.C. ATLANTA – On November 22, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that CTS Corporation, Mills Gap Road Associates and […]
“The Great American Strip-Off” unveiled at The Magnetic Theatre Jan. 5, 2017
From The Magnetic Theatre: THE MAGNETIC THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS THE GREAT AMERICAN STRIP-OFF! Asheville, N.C., November 29, 2016 — Even as The Magnetic Theatre prepares to open The 45th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular, it proudly announces the fun with which it plans to launch the new year: the first-ever Great American Strip-Off! And what […]
Hunter Subaru N.C. Cyclo-cross Grand Prix returns to Hendersonville’s Jackson Park Dec. 10-11
From event organizers: National Cycling Event Dec. 10-11 Brings Hundreds of Cyclo-cross Riders to Jackson Park Pro Racer Kerry Werner to Hold Pre-Ride Clinic Dec. 9 HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 29, 2016) – – The nation’s top cyclists in the sport of cyclo-cross will descend on Hendersonville Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11, for the Hunter Subaru North Carolina […]
OnTrack Financial Services announces upcoming community classes for December
From OnTrack Financial Services: December Financial Education Schedule Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call today at 255-5166. _______________________________________________________________ Understanding Reverse Mortgages – Learn the basics about Reverse Mortgages. This class will help you: – Finally understand what a reverse mortgage is and how they work. – Learn about how reverse mortgages can provide […]
Asheville Museum of Science hosts book reading with children’s author & illustrator Holly Myers Dec. 9
From the Asheville Museum of Science: “Goodnight Asheville” Book Signing at the Asheville Museum of Science AMOS hosts Holly Myers, author & illustrator of “Goodnight Asheville” a children’s book about the city’s favorite attractions, museums, and historical landmarks ASHEVILLE, N.C. – November 29th– The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) is pleased to announce they will […]