Press release from the Nature Conservancy DURHAM – The Nature Conservancy today announced that white-nose syndrome, which has decimated bat populations in eastern North America, has been confirmed in a bat found last month at the Conservancy’s Bat Cave Preserve in Rutherford County. White-nose syndrome was first identified in the winter of 2006-2007 in upstate […]
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Asheville on Bikes seeks volunteers
Here’s the information via the Asheville on Bikes email newsletter: Be a Corral Volunteer! The Bike of the Irish has rolled through town. Bele Chere’s already in the news. The weather’s warmer, the days longer. You know what all this means: it’s corral season again! Bike corrals are an important service–free, secure bike parking encourages […]
ADA selects nonprofit partners for 25th anniversary season of Downtown After 5
The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) today announced the recipients of its 2013 Downtown After 5 wristband grants. Chosen organizations sell wristbands at one of the five concerts and receive a grant of up to $2,000. 2013 marks the 25th Anniversary season of Downtown After 5, presented by Harmony Motors. A full lineup will be announced […]
Mission Health opens pharmacy education space
Media release From Mission Health Asheville, N.C. (April 1, 2013) – Mission Health recently opened its first pharmacy education space for the benefit of UNC pharmacy students and residents. The space, located in Mission Hospital, is part of Mission Health’s affiliation with the UNC-Eshelman School of Pharmacy. This year, 35 Doctor of Pharmacy students and […]
Genesis Alliance hosts April 19 luncheon to fight domestic violence
Press release from The Genesis Alliance On Friday, April 19, the Tenth Annual Genesis Alliance Luncheon will be held at the Asheville Renaissance Hotel. This year the keynote speaker will be Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Director Barium Springs, who will discuss the neuroscience and effects of trauma on the brain and public health issues […]
From Asheville to Antarctica: Wild Birds Unlimited hosts ‘Travelogue’ event Sunday, April 7
Press release from Wild Birds Unlimited Antarctica Travelogue with Laura Bochner at Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Store on April 7 @ 3 PM In December 2012, Laura Bochner had the opportunity to travel to Antarctica with Michigan State University and One Ocean Expeditions. Aboard an ice-strengthened former Russian research vessel, Laura ventured from the tip […]
UNCA to host 29th annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar
Media release From UNC Asheville News Services UNC Asheville’s 29th annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar will be held on Thursday, April 18, at UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Noted economists David W. Berson and James F. Smith will make forecasts on the business and financial outlook for the coming year. The seminar, sponsored by the UNC […]
Gov. Pat McCrory proclaims April 2013 as organ donation awareness month in NC
Media release From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory Raleigh, N.C. –Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed April 2013 as Organ Donation Awareness Month in North Carolina, encouraging all citizens to learn about and consider the many organ donation needs throughout the state. “According to Carolina Donor Services (CDS), more than 3,546 North Carolinians are waiting […]
PTSD expert holds discussion with veterans at UNCA next week
Media release From UNC Asheville News Services Dr. Jonathan Shay, a renowned psychiatrist who has specialized in treating veterans of war, will offer three public talks, April 9-11, at UNC Asheville. He also will meet with UNC Asheville’s Student-Veteran Alliance as well as students and community members. The following events take place on the UNC […]
Season openers: U.S. Forest Service announces opening of campgrounds, recreation areas
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service Many Recreation Sites Now Open in the Mountains ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina today announced that numerous campgrounds and recreation sites in the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests are now open for the 2013 season. Opening Monday, April 1 Campgrounds • […]
Local organizations partner with health department to improve health equity in Buncombe County
Media release From the Buncombe County Department of Health A variety of local organizations are partnering to improve health equity in Buncombe County by addressing access to care and chronic disease management for minority populations in our community. Health Equity is based on the belief that everyone in our community should have the opportunity to […]
RiverLink’s expanded volunteer orientation sessions continue
Here’s the press release from RiverLink: Asheville, NC — Everyone interested in the French Broad River or associated with RiverLink needs to know about Wilma Dykeman – the person for whom the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay is named. On Wednesday, April 10, at 10:00 a.m., Jim Stokely, one of Wilma Dykeman’s two sons, will give a […]
‘Ozone Season’ starts today
Here’s the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: The ozone season begins Monday as state and local environmental agencies renew their daily air quality forecasts for ozone in metropolitan areas across North Carolina. Air quality has been good so far this year due to cool, wet weather but that could […]
New Belgium Brewing announces Asheville brewing equipment partners
Here’s the press release from New Belgium: Ft. Collins, Colo. – New Belgium Brewing announced today the list of vendors scheduled to supply brewing process and packaging equipment for its Asheville facility slated to come online in 2015. Brewhouse, cold block, filtration and finishing systems will come from GEA Brewing Systems GmbH. All fermentation and […]
Warren Wilson presents ‘A Concert of World Music and Dance’
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: “A Concert of World Music and Dance,” a display of music and culture from Africa, Brazil and Southeast Asia, will be presented April 14 at Warren Wilson College. The concert, free and open to the public, begins at 3 p.m. in Kittredge Theater. The program will include […]
Free panel discussion: ‘Climate Change and Energy Efficiency’
Here’s the info via the Western North Carolina Alliance email newsletter: WNCA, Asheville Green Drinks and Sierra Club will present part three of a three-part series on North Carolina’s energy future at 7 p.m. April 3 at the Unitarian Church, 1 Edwin Place in Asheville (corner of Charlotte and Edwin). The topic is “Climate Change […]