From an Asheville High School press release: Asheville High School Band presents: A free community holiday concert & craft fair Proceeds from the craft fair support the students’ educational spring trip Asheville, NC – The award-winning Asheville High School band is pleased to invite the public to celebrate the joyous sounds of the season, as […]
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Paddling and tree planting with the French Broad Riverkeeper
From a Western North Carolina Alliance press release: Come paddle—and plant live trees—with the French Broad Riverkeeper ASHEVILLE — Western North Carolina Alliance needs volunteers to paddle with our French Broad Riverkeeper and plant live trees along the riverbank as we go. Each tree we plant will help to restore the bank’s stability and prevent […]
Conscious Party: Healing with horses
To jumpstart this new program, Equinox Horse Foundation is presenting an evening of fun, frolic and fantasia based on the Mark Helprin novel Winter’s Tale.
HT-N: Locally-filmed sci-fi movie makes its debut
From the Hendersonville Times-News: Locally-filmed sci-fi movie makes its debut by Emily Weaver An independent science fiction suspense film, nearly two years in the making, premiered at a private showing at The Carolina Cinemas in Asheville Wednesday night to a house of 85 applauding viewers. The raucous applause came as music to the ears of […]
Duke Energy gift supports engineering
From a Western Carolina University press release: Duke Energy gift supports engineering Western Carolina University’s Kimmel School of Construction Management and Technology will expand hands-on learning experiences for engineering students and boost efforts to recruit and retain engineering students with a $75,000 gift from the Duke Energy Foundation. The gift, announced at WCU on Monday, […]
Conscious Party: Tending the trails
WHAT: Bent Creek Service Project WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. WHERE: Ledford Branch Road, 479G, Bent Creek WHY: Many trails in Bent Creek Experimental Forest were never intended for recreation, and the high level of use they experience today causes significant deterioration. In order to keep trails properly maintained, Pisgah Area SORBA and […]
AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibit and World AIDS Day commemoration
From a Western North Carolina AIDS Project press release: AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibit and World AIDS Day commemoration Asheville, NC (November 14, 2014) – On Sunday, November 23rd a team of volunteers from the Western North Carolina AIDS Project will gather at the Renaissance Hotel, downtown Asheville, to assemble a special exhibit of the AIDS […]
WNC Farmers Market seeks input from local consumers
Press release from North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: WNC Farmers Market seeks input from local consumers ASHEVILLE — The WNC Farmers Market is looking for feedback from area residents on ways to improve the market to better serve the changing needs of Western North Carolina. From now until Nov. 23, consumers can […]
WCU selects Jackson County native to lead administration, finance division
Press release from Western Carolina University WCU selects Jackson County native to lead administration, finance division CULLOWHEE – Jackson County native Michael T. Byers, an associate vice chancellor for business affairs at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, is the next vice chancellor for administration and finance at Western Carolina University. Byers, who is […]
Buncombe County Women’s Agenda Assembly
From a North Carolina Women United Press Release: Buncombe County Women’s Agenda Assembly North Carolina Women United and Women Across Buncombe County Come Together 11/15 to Discuss Public Policy That Affects Us All On November 15, 2014, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, North Carolina Women United (NCWU) will host the Buncombe County Women’s Agenda […]
Sixth Annual Asheville Bookfest comes to town December 6th
From a Grateful Steps Press Release: Sixth Annual Asheville Bookfest comes to town December 6th It is said that everyone has a remarkable story to tell, and some actually get them into print. Such is the case with almost two dozen area authors and several local publishing companies as they gather to share stories and […]
Oak Valley Hardwoods expanding into Graham County
Press Release from McCrory Communications: Oak Valley Hardwoods expanding into Graham County Move will result in 114 new jobs Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Oak Valley Hardwoods, Inc. is planning to expand operations into Graham County and create 114 […]
WCU band selected to lead Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
From a Western Carolina University Press Release: WCU band selected to lead Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade CULLOWHEE – When the 505 members of the Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band pound the pavement of New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, they won’t be just taking part in the beloved […]
Industries for the Blind receives $950,000 from Miracles in Sight Eye Bank for expanded community outreach for the blind in WNC
Press release from Miracles in Sight: Industries for the Blind receives $950,000 from Miracles in Sight Eye Bank for expanded community outreach for the blind in WNC WHAT: Industries for the Blind is strengthening its commitment to employment, training and services for people who are blind and visually impaired with expanded services for its Community […]
UNC Asheville senior Stephanie Watkins-Cruz honored for community service
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville senior Stephanie Watkins-Cruz honored for community service UNC Asheville senior Stephanie Watkins-Cruz has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities that are committed to community engagement. Watkins-Cruz is a recipient of the network’s Community Impact Student […]
WCU alumna wins regional mathematics education student award
Press release from Western Carolina University: WCU alumna wins regional mathematics education student award CULLOWHEE –Sarah Michelle Holmes, who graduated from Western Carolina University in May, has been named the Outstanding Mathematics Education Student for the western region of the state by the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Now a mathematics teacher at […]
HT-N: Tryon hosting third annual beer fest Saturday
From the Hendersonville Times-News: Tryon hosting third annual beer fest Saturday by Leena Dbouk With snow already hitting the ground, it’s hard to believe there is one month left in autumn. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountain, the intimate town of Tryon is planning to give a last hoorah to fall by hosting its third […]
RiverLink seeks volunteers interested in watershed stewardship and conservation
Press Release from RiverLink: RiverLink seeks volunteers interested in watershed stewardship and conservation Asheville, NC — RiverLink invites those interesting in becoming volunteers to attend our monthly volunteer information sessions on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The sessions are held in the conference room of the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman […]
Conscious Party: Masquerade for Montford
Looking to get dressed up to support an Asheville institution? Montford Park Players will hold its annual masquerade benefit at The Venue and organizers says “it will be the event of the season.”
Adoption options expo
Adoption Options Consulting Press Release: Adoption options expo Because children need families! WHO? Adoption Options Consulting, LLC with the support of Children’s Home Society of North Carolina invites those interested in adoption to meet and speak with representatives from a variety of public and private agencies that specialize in adoption and adoption resources. WHAT? A […]
Fighting hunger with music
WHAT: Feeding America Through Entertainment (FATE) and jam weekly food drive WHEN: Thursdays, 8pm WHERE: New Mountain, 38 N. French Broad Ave. WHY: Feeding America Through Entertainment (FATE) is an organization that facilitates philanthropic relationships between the business community and prominent entertainers to raise money and awareness for hunger relief. So, when the owners of […]