Press release from the National Forests in North Carolina: NEBO, N.C., March 20, 2017- Firefighters conducted burnout operations this afternoon to reduce fuels and buffer firelines on the White Creek Fire. The fire, which was reported Thursday, is burning near Shortoff Mountain at the south end of Linville Gorge on the Grandfather Ranger District of […]
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City installs hearing loop in Asheville Council Chambers
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville is proud to off an Audio Frequency Induction Loop (AFIL) system in Council Chamber to assist those with hearing loss. The system was generously provided by the Asheville Breakfast Rotary Club. Brad Stein, City of Asheville ADA Coordinator, states “The City is continuously working […]
Best of Asheville Comedy Showcase returns March 25
Press release from Funny Business: Asheville, NC: On Saturday, March 25th Funny Business at The Grey Eagle will present 10 of the top Asheville Comedians for 2 shows. Best of Asheville Comedy ShowcaseCome see the most popular standup comedians in Asheville perform together in one outstanding show! The Best of Asheville Showcase expands to 2 shows this […]
Carolina Day science teacher attends Climate Reality Leadership Conference
Press release from Carolina Day School: ASHEVILLE- Karla Weidner, Carolina Day Middle School and Upper School science teacher, was invited to attend the Climate Reality Leadership Conference in Denver, CO March 2-4. In a competitive selection process, nearly 900 individuals representing 40 countries from around the world were in attendance. The Climate Reality Project is a non-profit organization […]
Vice Mayor Gwen Wisler announces campaign for re-election
Press release from Vice Mayor Gwen Wisler: Asheville, NC – Gwen Wisler, Vice Mayor of the Asheville City Council, will run for re-election in 2017. This will mark her second four-year term on the Council, serving as Vice Mayor since 2015. “Asheville has improved during my tenure in terms of transportation, housing, sustainability and other areas,” said […]
City partners with Asheville GreenWorks for “30 trees in 30 days” program
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with Asheville GreenWorks, has launched a new initiative to plant trees at all seventy-four city owned recreation facilities over the course of the next three years. The initiative is aimed at celebrating how trees enhance our environment and our […]
UNC Asheville to hold Spring Greenfest March 25-April 1
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Spring Greenfest 2017 begins March 25 and will feature a walking tour of a wildfire site, workshops on rain gardens, on electric vehicles, and on mushrooms as medicine, in addition to many more events celebrating spring planting and sustainability. Carolyn Finney, author of Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the […]
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to screen film on reuse on April 6
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 16, 2017) – The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore, known to be a community resource for affordable home improvement and home furnishing items, will host a free screening of the documentary film Reuse! Because You Can’t Recycle the Planet. “As a business […]
The Collider to hold fundraiser and birthday party on March 18
Press release from The Collider: Top 10 reasons to join The Collider for our Saturday night fundraiser & birthday party! 10. A great view of the sunset over vibrant downtown Asheville. The Collider’s been open a full year and there’s one thing that’s never gotten old: Watching the spectacular sunsets from our downtown, top-floor location. 9. […]
Artists in Resistance to hold community art, fundraising event on April 5
Press release from Artists in Resistance: Today we find ourselves part of an intersectional movement. Now more than ever, people working to protect climate, the environment, and social justice need to link arms against industries that exploit our people and planet while ignoring or contributing to the climate change that will devastate us all. Currently, […]
Living Web Farms presents two-day workshop on growing nutrient dense foods April 8-9
Press release from Living Web Farms: The commitment to eating an abundance of fruits and vegetables is a great first step toward optimal health, but what do we know about the actual nutrition within our produce? Studies have shown that the mineral content of vegetables, fruits and meat has declined significantly in the past few […]
Passive solar greenhouse tours in Oakley community
Press release from M R Gardens: Saturdays, April 8 until June 10 ASHEVILLE—M R Gardens in the Oakley community of Asheville is offering tours of the nursery’s one-of-a-kind passive solar greenhouse, designed for the production of plants using nearly all renewable resources. The 40-minute tours are at 11 a.m. Saturdays from April 8 to June 10. […]
Asheville Chamber announces upcoming events
From Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter: Upcoming Chamber events Tuesday, March 21: March Business Before Hours 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | PNC Bank, One Town Square Blvd., Suite 250, Asheville | Details Wednesday, March 22: Mega Networking – Spring 2017 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon | Holiday Inn Biltmore West, 435 Smoky Park Hwy. | […]
Asheville City Schools Foundation announces Champions event and honorees
From Asheville City Schools Foundation email: It is Asheville City Schools Foundation’s goal to nurture whole children and build a whole community with you. Each year, we hold an event to celebrate all of those, including you, who are working toward this critical goal with us. Our Celebration of Champions event will showcase individual, community, […]
Eliada announces second annual Lunch of a Lifetime on March 23
Press release from Eliada: ASHEVILLE, NC – For the second consecutive year, on March 23, 2017 at 12 noon at the Crowne Plaza Expo Center, Eliada will present the Lunch of a Lifetime. The theme of this year’s event is “The Sky is Not the Limit”. The Lunch is an inspirational gathering for people who […]
Mayor to Bothwell: Don’t interfere in work of Haywood Street task force
Mayor Esther Manheimer took Council member Cecil Bothwell to task for sending a profanity-laced email to leaders of a Council-appointed task force. At Council’s meeting on Tuesday, March 14, officials also approved fee increases for the 2017-18 fiscal year.
Asheville property tax rate down, bills up?
Asheville City Council pondered the effect of an average 25 percent increase in the value of property in the city, along with the impact of a $74 million bond referendum, at its first of three work sessions dedicated to drafting the city’s budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year on Tuesday, March 14.
Opening on Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee announced
Press release from the office of the Asheville City Clerk: Committee opening: HOMELESS INITIATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE – THIS VACANCY IS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL IN VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION. The purpose of the Committee is to implement the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, and its duties and responsibilities shall include (1) conduct research and investigation into issues about […]
Citizens’ Climate Lobby to hold advocacy conference March 25-26
Press release from Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Asheville chapter: Register for CCL’s First Mid-South Regional Conference: Saturday-Sunday, March 25-26th Location: The Collider Address: Suite 401, 1 Haywood St. Asheville NC 28801 We highly encourage everyone to attend our upcoming conference to learn how to effectively have a voice in legislative decisions on the issue of climate […]
Asheville GreenWorks announces environmental award winners
Press release from Asheville GreenWorks: WHAT: Environmental Excellence Awards Night WHO: Asheville GreenWorks WHERE: The Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St. Asheville, NC 28801 WHEN: Thursday, March 23, 2017 • 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. TICKETS: General Admission $55; Young Adult $25 (25 and under); Child $15 (16 and under with ticketed adult, includes meal […]
Llama walk planned at Chimney Rock State Park on April 1
Press release from Chimney Rock State Park: CHIMNEY ROCK, NC (March 7, 2017)— Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park isn’t kidding around with its latest Annual Passholder event. On April Fool’s Day, Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., passholders have the chance to escape the everyday and Walk with a Llama. Country […]