Chefs, restauranteurs and authors will come together for Barnes & Noble’s WNC Regional Cookbook & Food Writing Festival. In addition: Fifth Season Gardening Co. offers weekend workshops, Farm Heritage Trail’s holds a holiday event and tailgates markets announce winter and holidays dates.
Parris, who was born in Sylva in 1914, worked for a number of publications on three different continents, before returning to Western North Carolina in 1947. By 1955, he began writing a weekly column, “Roaming the Mountains,” for The Asheville Citizen-Times.
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will hold a silent auction to benefit the Christine W. Avery Learning Center Inc. (CWA), an organization based at Hill Street Baptist Church in Asheville serving students of all backgrounds in Buncombe County, beginning with an opening reception at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17 in the lobby […]
Press release from RinverLink: On Nov. 15, as part of RiverLink’s 30th Anniversary celebration, there will be a discussion of RiverLink’s future held at Highland Brewing in East Asheville from 6 — 8 p.m. This will be a chance to hear from and meet RiverLink’s new executive director, Garrett Artz. It will also be a […]
Press release: The role of the nurse practitioner (NP) will be showcased Nov. 13 – 19, as NPs across the country celebrate more than 50 years of practice during National NP Week. In the United States, this distinguished group of health care professionals number approximately 222,000 strong with an additional 20,000 NP students graduating each […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: A pre-Thanksgiving session on the conflicts that can hamper family businesses, and a December session on legal and tax issues will be the final events of 2016 from UNC Asheville’s Family Business Forum. Nov. 17 – Gap the Conflict – Marla and Leonard Chalnick of Stonebridge Connection, an Asheville-based consulting firm, will […]
Press release from North Carolina State Parks: Several state parks in western North Carolina have been closed to allow additional staff and resources to be deployed to fight wildfires in South Mountains State Park and in and around Chimney Rock State Park, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced today. In addition to those […]
Press release from The Vanishing Wheelchair: Join the magician founders of the public charity The Vanishing Wheelchair, Inc. to share the magic of the season at Asheville Nursing & Rehabilitation Resident Council, 91 Victoria Road in Asheville December 10 at 3:00 p.m. The family-friendly hour-long magic, music, and storytelling show is only $5 general admission, with children 3 […]
Press release from Harris Regional Hospital/Swain Community Hospital: Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are again providing resources for individuals enrolling in health insurance through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace this year. Now through January 31, 2017 certified staff will be available on-site at the hospitals, as well as via phone and email, to […]
Update from US Forest Service and Southern Area Incident Management Team: Yesterday, most of the fires grew very little during the day. However, the Boteler, Tellico, and Ferebee Fires did have significant growth, producing significant smoke. Smoke from other fires to the northwest also blanketed the area. Although the widespread smoke was very unpleasant for […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville student Amanda Slater has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities with a shared commitment to civic engagement. Slater is a recipient of the network’s Community Impact Award, honoring one student leader at each member school. […]
Press release from North Carolina Department of Natural ad Cultural Resources: Nearly 100 years ago, thousands of North Carolina men shipped out to Europe to serve in the Great War. Who were they? Where did they come from and how did they serve? Who were the men and women who served at home and overseas? […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Rollergirls: On November 6, 2016, Asheville, NC’s Blue Ridge Rollergirls (BRRG) defeated Brandywine Roller Derby 257-188, to take home first place in the Division 2 International Championships this weekend in Portland, OR. Brandywine started off strong leading 30-8, with points picked up by jammers Raggedy Aneurysm and Lurz Lemon. BRRG […]
A message from Parkway Playhouse: Parkway Playhouse Junior is thrilled to present Aladdin Kids, performing November 18th and 19th at Parkway Playhouse at 6pm. The talented cast, comprised of children from Mitchell and Yancey counties, is ready to bring audiences a tale of magic and mystery with Aladdin Kids. Tickets are general admission and will be sold at the door. Adults $11, […]
Press release from Asheville Choral Society: In early December, the Asheville Choral Society will offer two performances of their second annual Yuletide Candlelight program—a new family tradition for the holidays. At 7:30 p.m. on December 2 and again at 4:30 p.m. on December 3, the choir will hold their candlelight procession in the beautiful Trinity […]
Press release from Haywood County Board of Commissioners: ABC permitting for malt beverages and unfortified wine were on the ballot on November 8, 2016. The unofficial election results are that the measures passed. Haywood County will, if the votes are certified by the State Board of Elections and everything is approved by the State ABC […]
Notice from North Carolina Forest Service NC: The Party Rock Fire has grown to an estimated 885 acres. Steep terrain, gusty winds, and extreme drought conditions have made firefighting efforts difficult. The North Carolina Forest Service has assigned over 100 personnel to the wildfire from all across the state. The fire is estimated at being […]
Special notice from US Forest Service: Public meeting scheduled for tonight at Moss Memorial Church, 5188 Tusquitee Road, Hayesville, North Carolina at 7:00 p.m. Currently on the Nantahala National Forest in Western North Carolina, more than 565 firefighters and support staff from more than 40 states and territories are working to suppress 18 wildland fires […]
In his most recent collection, Ellison offers more than an overview of the various plants, animals, insects and landscapes of the Southern Blue Ridge Province; he is quietly reminding us of the most rewarding, but often overlooked components of life: observation and deliberation.
Press release from Traditional Hands: TRADITIONAL HANDS Jewelry & Art is presenting and selling authentic, handmade Native American Silver Jewelry featuring Wampum, Turquoise, Lapis, Opal and other genuine materials and Art and Crafts on November 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th, 2016 from 10:00am – 4:00pm AT THE VISITOR CENTER OF THE ASHEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The […]