From the press release: Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 14, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the MontfordRecreationCenter, 34 Pearson Drive . Find great bargains on an assortment of household items, clothing, toys and much more. Baked goods will also be […]
News Bulletins
Asheville to host two free cycling workshops for senior games
From the press release: Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host two cycling workshops in preparation for the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games cycling event, which will be held on Thursday, May 17. Trevor Wallis, national level time-trialist and a regular Senior Games participant, will lead the workshops. The first session will be […]
Health care speakers, Naomi Judd featured at 2nd Annual Flourish Women’s Expo
From the press release: Clyde, N.C. – A variety of physicians and healthcare speakers will be featured at MedWest Health System’s 2nd Annual Flourish Women’s Expo on May 19 at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, an event that also will include medical screenings, a one-on-one “Meet the Doctors” session and other opportunities for Western North Carolina […]
Henderson apple crop suffers widespread frost damage
According to the Hendersonville Times-News, Cold temperatures early this morning caused widespread damage to fruit crops across Henderson County, according to Marvin Owings, county extension director. “And we still have tonight,” Owings said, referring to a freeze watch in effect for Friday morning. It will be a few days before growers can assess the extent […]
Grape-growing and wine-making classes to be held at A-B Tech
From a press release: A-B Tech will be hosting a series of grape growing/wine making classes at their BioNetwork BioBusiness Center & Laboratory in Candler NC campus over the next few months. The upcoming Wine and Grape Series will include: Vineyard Design & Installation – April 25 – 6-7PM – $10 Vineyard Canopy Management: May […]
Pink Taco Truck forced to change name to “Our Taco Truck”
The Pink Taco Truck (pink to draw awareness to breast cancer) has been forced to change its name. Here’s the scoop from Facebook: “Our Taco Truck, formerly the pink, but not now, because of the VA-jay-jay word being the intellectual property of a man out west, is happily on the lot today serving the best […]
Get a “Taste of Local” at the Tunnel Road Ingles on Thursday, April 19
Ingles Markets occasionally features Taste of Local events, where customers get to meet local farmers and vendors and try their products. On Thursday, April 19, the location at 29 Tunnel Road will Taste of Local from 3 until 6 p.m. Here’s the release: “Meet some of the local farmers and vendors who supply Ingles like […]
2012 Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival Dates
From the LAAFF website Saturday 9/1 Saturday evening, we will be hosting a mini music festival at multiple downtown music halls. One wristband will get you into all venues. More details coming soon. Sunday 9/2 We will have our normal ONE-DAY FESTIVAL packed full of Music, Food, Art Games, Freaks and FUN!!! The Main Meaning […]
2012 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games
The registration deadline for the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games is approaching quickly. The 2012 Games are scheduled for May 15-May 22. Senior Games is an exciting health promotion program for adults 55 years of age and better. There are a wide range of activities designed for individuals at various fitness levels. Some of these activities are […]
Tonight at Hall Fletcher School NCDOT will hear community input on Haywood Road curve
NCDOT Representatives will hear community input regarding a redesign of Beecham’s Curve on April 12, 6pm, Hall Fletcher School. Beecham’s Curve is where Haywood Road makes the hard left turn on the way down to the river. Please come and offer your thoughts on best way to fix this confusing intersection!
UNC Asheville Holds 40th Annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage
UNC Asheville’s Biology Department and the Botanical Gardens at Asheville will celebrate Appalachian nature with the 40th annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage April 27-29. Fourteen special events, including talks and guided tours, will focus on local flora and fauna. All are open to the public. The popular annual celebration begins with registration at 6:30 […]
APD Recognizes Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
In our community, the Asheville Police Department’s Animal Services Unit provides assistance and support not generally evident to the public. These services include investigating animal cruelty and animal attacks, securing and regulating dangerous or nuisance animals, and educating residents about responsible pet ownership. The position of Animal Services Officer frequently involves long hours and hazardous […]
Local homeless initiative coordinator accepts position with U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
From the press release from the City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Amy Sawyer, the homeless initiative coordinator for Asheville and Buncombe County, has accepted a position with the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). As a regional coordinator with the USICH, Sawyer will assist cities and states throughout the United States to implement “Opening Doors,” […]
Sale of Grove Park Inn means its employees must reapply for jobs
FROM THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES (excerpt) “Owners of the Grove Park Inn told the inn’s nearly 900 workers their employment officially ends when the resort is sold and they must reapply for their jobs. Officials with the new managing company confirmed Wednesday that all employees would essentially be laid off as the inn changes hands, though […]
Date announced for 2012 Asheville TEDx
The Executive Director of Asheville TEDx, Brett McCall announced today that the 2012 TEDx event in Asheville will be held on November 4, 2012 in the Diana Wortham Theater. This year’s theme will be “The Edge.” McCall described ‘The Edge’ as being what was coming next in technology, what is down the road, where we […]
Roast planned for acupuncture pioneer Cissy Majebe on April 17
From the press release: ROAST, DANCE, DRINK, EAT AND GIVE ON APRIL 17th AT HIGHLAND BREWING! Provide Chinese medicine for the underserved Join the Roast of acupuncturist Cissy Majebe and bid on these great silent items! David Hurand & Darcel Grimes officiating! Support Asheville’s medically underserved with alternative medicine. Roast acupuncture pioneer Cissy Majebe and […]
Carolina Mornings earns state’s Green Travel Partner designation
PRESS RELEASE: Carolina Mornings, Western North Carolina’s luxury vacation rental and property management provider, has received the designation of NC Green Travel Partner from the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources. The designation is part of the NC Green Travel Initiative, North Carolina’s first statewide sustainable travel recognition program. Carolina Mornings is the […]
EPA ranks Charlotte as one of 25 cities with the greatest number of energy-efficient buildings
Today, the city of Charlotte was listed as 1 of 25 cities with the greatest number of energy-efficient buildings that earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star certification in 2011. Energy Star labeled buildings in Charlotte achieved significant reductions in their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. These buildings represent more than 25 million […]
Asheville Savings Bank places time capsule in vault, will be opened in 25 years
Caption: Asheville Savings Bank time capsule to be opened in 25 years. From the press release: ASHEVILLE, NC (April 11, 2012) Asheville Savings Bank’s time capsule was placed in the Downtown Banking Center vault on Monday, April 9th. The time capsule was created to commemorate 75 years of significant achievements and service to the community. […]
WNCA continues 30th-anniversary celebration with “Renewing Our Roots” gathering in Franklin
This Saturday, April 14, WNCA will continue celebrating our 30th anniversary at our annual spring gathering! ‘Renewing Our Roots’ will be held where WNCA was birthed: Franklin. Several FREE family-friendly outings will be offered throughout the day, culminating in a barbecue (BBQ tempeh for all of you veggies!) and live “blue ridge bluegrass” celebration at […]
Bellamy to visit Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
NC-10 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE TO VISIT MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH SHELBY, NC – On Wednesday, April 11, NC-10 Congressional candidate Terry Bellamy will be speaking at an event at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Cleveland County beginning at 7:00 p.m. Bellamy is running for the Democratic nomination in the newly redrawn 10th Congressional District. The winner […]