Press release from Living Web Farms: Americans are currently suffering from a “nature deficit.” We are disconnected from the natural world and all that it has to offer us spiritually, psychologically, and physically. On Tuesday, May 9 from 5 PM to 7:30 PM, Living Web Farms will host a Spring Plant Walk and Wild Foods […]
Press release from Mars Hill University: Coming Up At Mars Hill University April 24 – May 7, 2017 All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Mike Thornhill, Director of Communications, (828) 689-1298, mthornhill@mhu.edu Monday, April 24 MHU Conversations: Gala Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Location: Broyhill […]
Press release Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: With volunteers central to our business model, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is recognizing milestones and thanking volunteers with small gifts and mid-day meals during National Volunteer Appreciation Week Habitat (April 23-29). Whether swinging a hammer at the construction site, accepting donations at the ReStore, answering the phone […]
“Today we stand in this wonderful hotel, not built for a few, but for the multitudes that will come and go,” said Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, at the 1913 opening of the Grove Park Inn.
The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village is vying for a $100,000 grant that will allow it to expand its Skip a Meal program statewide. Also: Rhubarb hosts its third FED Talk, a winery passport comes to Asheville, and MANNA introduces its Table for Three raffle.
Press release from the the North Carolina Room: Title: “‘Mountain Scenery’–Discovering WNC from the 1850s, Asheville, Ancestors, and Immortality” Speaker: Elizabeth “Liz” Colton Date: Wednesday, April 26th Time: 6:00 to 7:00 PM Pack Memorial Library, Lord Auditorium, lower level Free and open to the public Sponsored by the Friends of the North Carolina Room Elizabeth […]
John Raymond Mireles has been traveling all across the country photographing strangers for his latest project, ‘Neighbors.’ He arrives to Asheville Friday, April 21.
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate David Douglas Londot (DOB 09/19/1979). Mr. Londot was last seen on March 31 picking up his check up from Wayside Grill. David is a white male, 37 yoa , 6’02” tall, approximately 160 lbs. and has brown hair […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s study abroad program, “Discover Ghana 2015,” received the 2017 Best Practices in International Education Award for Study Abroad Programming from NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The award was presented to Agya Boakye-Boaten, “Discover Ghana” program director and associate professor of Africana studies and director of […]
Press release from National Alliance on Mental Illness: On Saturday, April 29, 2017, NAMI Four Seasons, the Henderson and Polk counties affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will be conducting a community outreach event from 9:00 to 1:00 at Carolina Ace Hardware, 911 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville. NAMI members will be on hand to […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Atmospheric Sciences Department will host an advanced Skywarn storm-spotter training at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at UNC Asheville’s Robinson Hall, room 125. Representatives from emergency response agencies, amateur radio operators and interested weather watchers are encouraged to attend. The event is free and open to the public. […]
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Shed your cabin fever and welcome warmer weather! Join Buncombe County Recreation Services to celebrate the season outdoors at the “Bounce into Spring Adventure Run”. The Adventure Run is a chance to get outside and be active while challenging yourself at your own pace. It offers an alternative to […]
Press release: The Fairytale Princesses of Songs Sealed Delivered are hosting a Charity event for Asheviille native Jordan Banks who has stage 4 Brain Cancer. His sister, and local entertainer Jillian Isele, the owner of Songs Sealed Delivered Party Entertainment has organized a spectacular show with a live princess concert and ball to be held […]
Press release from the United States Department of Agriculture: A combination of fire growth and burnout operations increased the fire size to 1,405 acres. The acreage number was also improved by air mapping of the fire footprint. Containment also rose to 15 percent. Yesterday’s burnout operations on the northern and western sides of the fire […]
On Tuesday, April 18, Asheville Wordfest returns. The six-day series will feature over 25 local wordsmiths, sharing their works at venues throughout downtown Asheville.
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance identifying a suspect believed to have stolen a man’s identity in order to purchase cellular phones throughout Western North Carolina. Similar instances have occurred in Marion and Davidson County. If anyone has information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect they […]
Press release from Eliada Homes: What would it mean if Eliada grew our own food to feed the kids we serve? You may not know this, but in the past Eliada was self-sustaining, and farmed its own food for the children that grew up here. Today, Eliada is going #BackToOurRoots and developing a food production […]
Press release from Asheville GreenWorks: On Saturday, April 29, local nonprofit Asheville GreenWorks hosts the second of its five annual Hard 2 Recycle events for 2017. The public is invited to drop off hard to recycle items from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the City Public Works parking lot at 161 S. Charlotte St. […]
Press release from All Souls Counseling Center: Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Western Carolina and All Souls Counseling Center, the 1st Annual Mental Wellness Walk will take place on Saturday, June 17th at Carrier and French Broad River Parks. Participants can walk a 2K or 5K. Event will include music, refreshments, and resource displays. The Mental […]
Press release form Pan Harmonia: Join Pan Harmonia for a free festive Cinco de Mayo celebration with music from some of Latin America’s finest all-star composers including – 14 time Grammy winner Jazz star, Paquito D’Rivera, Argentine tango master Astor Piazzola, Brazilian geniuses Heitor Villa-Lobos and Osvaldo LaCerda along with sizzling Venezuelan flute tones of […]
Press release from YMCA Summer Meal Program: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recognized the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s 2016 Summer Meal Program with a Silver Turnip the Beet Award. The Turnip the Beet Award acknowledges organizations that go the extra mile to provide nutritious meals and offer participants a variety of fruits, vegetables, […]
