From a press release: Mars Hill University hosts jazz festival Mars Hill University will host a Jazz Festival featuring four local jazz bands in Moore Auditorium, on Saturday, April 25. The Festival is free and open to the public The schedule is as follows: 10 am: North Buncombe Middle School, Mary Jo Sparrow, director 10:25 […]
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Toe River Arts Council announces studio tour exhibit
From a press release: Toe River Arts Council announces studio tour exhibit The Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) announces the opening of its biannual exhibit that features the artwork of the 2015 June Toe River Studio Tour Participants. The heavily anticipated showcase opens Saturday, May 9 at TRAC’s 269 Oak Avenue Gallery in downtown Spruce […]
MAHEC celebrates 10th anniversary of Minority Medical Mentoring Program
From a press release: MAHEC celebrates 10th anniversary of Minority Medical Mentoring Program On May 21, 2015, the Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement (ABIPA), Mission Health, the Western Carolina Medical Society (WCMS) and the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Minority Medical Mentoring Program (MMMP) at the […]
Joe Lasher Jr.’s Sylva concert to benefit Manna FoodBank partner agencies
From a Jackson County press release: Joe Lasher Jr.’s Sylva concert to benefit Manna FoodBank partner agencies This spring, Ingles Markets is sponsoring an eight-stop concert tour for the Joe Lasher Jr. Band that will include Sylva’s Bridge Park Pavilion at 6 p.m. on May 9, presented by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Born […]
RiverLink celebrates Earth Day with children’s festival
From a press release: RiverLink celebrates Earth Day with children’s festival Earth Week is an annual reminder to appreciate our planet Earth. Come celebrate with RiverLink at our Earth Day Children’s Festival at RiverLink’s Performance Park on April 25 from 11am. to 3pm. Enjoy an afternoon filled with a blow up bounce house, face painting, […]
National Park tourism in North Carolina creates $1.5 billion in economic benefit
From a National Park Service press release: National Park tourism in North Carolina creates $1.5 billion in economic benefit New report shows visitor spending supports over 18,520 jobs in North Carolina Atlanta – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 16,710,760 visitors to national parks in North Carolina spent $1,102.6 million in the […]
Local Subway restaurants show appreciation to Habitat volunteers
From a Habitat for Humanity press release: Local Subway restaurants show appreciation to Habitat volunteers Statewide Effort Fed 2,000 at Habitat Build Sites in Honor of National Volunteer Week Asheville, N.C.– In celebration of National Volunteer Week approximately 2,000 Habitat for Humanity volunteers working across North Carolina received catered boxed lunches from local franchise owners […]
WNC receives USDA support for regional farmer training program
From a press release: WNC receives USDA support for regional farmer training program Asheville, N.C. – “Farm Pathways: Access to Land, Livelihood and Learning,” is a whole-farm training and innovative land access program for new and aspiring farmers in Western North Carolina. This farmer training program is being developed by three collaborative partners: Southern Appalachian […]
WCU students analyze economic impact of tourism for 26 WNC counties
From a press release: WCU students analyze economic impact of tourism for 26 WNC counties CULLOWHEE – Elected officials and hospitality industry representatives from 26 counties across Western North Carolina now have a better understanding of the significance of travel and tourism on the local economy, thanks to the work of students in the College […]
Conscious Party: Shake it off
Asheville Affiliates, a social networking group of more than 3,000 young professionals that benefits area nonprofits, is hosting an evening of libations, food and fun to support the work of Green Opportunities.
Asheville Buskers Collective to draw attention to proposed city ordinance changes
From an Asheville Buskers Collective press release: Asheville Buskers Collective to draw attention to proposed city ordinance changes The Asheville Buskers Collective has announced its plans to host a “Music Walk” culminating in a superband performance this Friday at 5 p.m. The walk will begin at the U.S. Cellular Center at 87 Haywood St. in […]
U.S. Cellular donates $10,000 in Asheville to the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Buncombe County
From a press release: U.S. Cellular donates $10,000 in Asheville to the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Buncombe County Company Focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to Boost Youth Initiatives; Local Associates Volunteer With Children From Club to Celebrate Asheville, N.C. (April 14, 2015) – U.S. Cellular donated $10,000 to The […]
Conscious Party Web Xtra: Storytelling for schools
Fireside Asheville, a community group based on reflective listening, personal storytelling and community service, is presenting a night of storytelling and music to benefit local nonprofit Children First/Communities in Schools, whose mission is to empower children and their families to reach their full potential through advocacy, education and services.
Local Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina to present at West Buncombe Elementary
From a press release: Local Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina to present at West Buncombe Elementary Mobile, Ala. (Thursday, April 15, 2015) – Kadee Beasley, Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina, will join with young women across the nation April 20-24 in celebrating National Be Your Best Self Week, a national outreach event presented […]
Hendersonville Community Co-op hosts ribbon cutting for new store April 22
From a press release: Hendersonville Community Co-op hosts ribbon cutting for new store April 22 Hendersonville Community Co-op will celebrate the opening of the new store on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, starting with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:00 p.m. in the courtyard. The co-op is owned by many families, so they are asking […]
Lucian Stewart represents Asheville Toastmasters Club #436 in recent Division A contest at Owen Heart Theater
From a press release: Lucian Stewart represents Asheville Toastmasters Club #436 in recent Division A contest at Owen Heart Theater Asheville, NC., — Lucian Stewart of Asheville Toastmasters Club #436 took first place honors in the International Speech Contest at the Area Speech Competition, Saturday, March 28, at the Mission Hospital Owen Heart Theater. He […]
9th annual TRAC Plein Air Paint Out May 6
From a press release: 9th annual TRAC Plein Air Paint Out May 6 Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, and prepare for a fun day in Burnsville. For the 9th year in a row, the Toe River Arts Council and the Blue Ridge Fine Arts Guild sponsor the Plein Air Paint Out. Anyone who […]
7th annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival set for May 1 at WCU
From a press release: 7th annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival set for May 1 at WCU CULLOWHEE – Films created by Western Carolina University students will be screened at the seventh annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 1. The festival, which begins at […]
“Are You Smarter Than an Elementary Student?” fundraising event on May 21
From a press release: “Are You Smarter Than An Elementary Student?” fundraising event on May 21st to benefit Children First/Communities In Schools Which country has the largest border with the United States? Who wrote the children’s classic, Charlotte’s Web? If you can answer these questions, then you just might be smarter than an elementary student. […]
Presidential Lecture Series at Mars Hill University to deal with the ethics of suffering
From a press release: Presidential Lecture Series at Mars Hill University to deal with the ethics of suffering Dr. Ray Barfield, MD, Ph.D., a faculty member of both the Duke Medical and Duke Divinity schools, and Dr. Guy Sayles, former pastor of First Baptist Church of Asheville, will be the guest lecturers for the spring […]
Chimney Rock State Park hosts Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 25
From a press release: Chimney Rock State Park hosts Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 25 Local environmental educators will offer free activities, incentives and information CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (April 15, 2015)— Chimney Rock State Park will host an Earth Day Celebration in Chimney Rock Village on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Local […]