From Jeanne Sommer, owner of Hidden River Events On June 1st, Jeanne Sommer hiked 28.3 miles in less than 10 hours to raise $1700 for curesearch.org. She has $800 remaining and this is the second “leg” of the fundraiser. 1st Annual Hidden River Events “Boo Bash” Halloween FUNdraiser Friday, October 25, from 7-11 p.m. Location: […]
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Weaverville restaurants hold events to benefit family of accident victim
Press release Downtown Weaverville restaurants Blue Mountain Pizza, Maggie B’s Wine and Specialty Store and the Main Street Grill are raising money to benefit the family of Danielle Dixon, a waitress at Blue Mountain Pizza who was killed in an accident on I-26 on Sept. 26. Blue Mountain Pizza will donate 100 percent of all […]
Bellydance gala and workshops, Nov. 8-10
Local dance instructor Liza Zahiya plans to celebrate her birthday by dancing — and she’s inviting the community to join her. Zaiya hosts a weekend’s worth of performance and workshops, Friday-Sunday, Nov. 8-10. The Gala Show celebrating dance in Asheville takes place on Friday, Nov. 8 in the Crystal Room at Eleven on Grove (11 […]
Poor Old Shine plays The Altamont on Oct. 22
Roots/Americana band Poor Old Shine “is about honesty and hand crafted creativity.” That’s according to their bio. But don’t dismiss this collective (Chris Freeman on banjo, Max Shakun on guitar and pump organ, Antonio Alcorn on mandolin and banjo, Harrison Goodale on bass) as too sweet or earnest. Their sound is “foot stomping, mind racing, […]
Blue Ridge Parkway road closure at Deep Gap, mileposts 276 to 281
From the National Park Service: (Asheville, NC) The Blue Ridge Parkway announces the temporary closure of the Parkway Motor Road at Deep Gap in NC between Highway 421 at milepost 276 and Old Highway 421 at milepost 281. Due to a significant road failure northbound traffic is forced to shift into the southbound lane causing […]
City of Asheville water interruption at Red Oak Road
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has reported a water interruption on Red Oak Road from Ellenwood Drive to Valle Vista Drive due to a main line repair North District. The anticipated time of repair is 1:00 pm. Surrounding areas may experience no water to low pressure during the […]
Hall Fletcher hosts Oct. 27 Chess Picnic in Pritchard Park
From Hall Fletcher Elementary: Asheville, NC, October 15, 2013: Pawnstorm, Hall Fletcher Elementary’s Chess Team, is hosting a “Chess Picnic” in Pritchard Park in Downtown Asheville on Sunday, October 27, 2013 to raise funds and support for Hall Fletcher Elementary’s Chess Team. Pawnstorm Team Members, ages 6-11, will be bringing their 14-foot-square large-scale chess board […]
NSDAR to rededicate Daniel Boone’s Trail Marker
Press release from The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution: The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution rededicated Daniel Boone’s Trail Marker at the Watauga County Courthouse in Boone, NC on Friday, October 23, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. The event marked the 100th anniversary of the placement of the […]
Hendersonville Wellness Committee to host first Turkey Trot 5k
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville’s Wellness Committee invites you to join them Thanksgiving morning for Hendersonville’s first annual Turkey Trot 5k. The Trot is a run/walk event open to all ages, all fitness levels and all family members! The 5k starts in front of City Hall on Thanksgiving morning […]
Mountain Oasis announces charitable contributions, volunteer opportunities
From a press release: As previously mentioned, this year will be the inaugural Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, but that doesn’t mean festival organizers AC Entertainment’s local roots don’t run very deep. Aside from bringing music to Asheville for 20+ years, AC has always seen its community outreach and involvement in the Asheville community as […]
NC suspends Work First Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families due to shutdown
Press release From the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services: On Monday, North Carolina suspended its Work First program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, because of the federal shutdown in Washington. Due to this, no cash assistance or employment services are being offered to current recipients in Buncombe County. New applications as well […]
AC-T: Lost hikers charged with ginseng theft
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Two hikers who were lost in the woods Sunday night were found safe overnight but were charged Monday with ginseng theft. Derek Vann Whitson, 33, of Mars Hill, and Jesse Daniel Mizell, 25, of Green Mountain, each face a felony theft of ginseng charge, according to Asheville […]
The Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards to be honored next Monday, Oct. 21
Press release From the Southern Appalachian Office of The Wilderness Society: (BREVARD, NC) – The Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) a project of the Southern Appalachian Office of The Wilderness Society in Sylva, North Carolina will be the featured nonprofit organization at Oskar Blues’ Making a Difference Monday program at the Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel […]
The Apache Relay returns to The Grey Eagle on Oct. 18
Nashville’s The Apache Relay have a tendency to sneak into Asheville semi-unannounced at then perform the kind of super-charged show that sticks with you for days. The band’s magic lies in its palpable chemistry, its roots-rock energy and indie-rock savvy, and its excellent song craft. They return to the Grey Eagle on Friday, Oct. 18. […]
New astronomy lab and observatory at UNCA slated to open early next year
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: UNC Asheville’s new Astronomy Laboratory/Observatory, slated to open early in 2014, will provide the university, area K-12 schools and the community with an important new facility for teaching about science and observing the universe. UNC Asheville physics faculty and advanced students will use the facility for research and […]
Of Montreal headlines Brewz Music & Arts Festival in Charlotte this weekend
Not heading to The LEAF this weekend? Here’s another chance for a live music festival, just a little farther down the road. The inaugural Brewz Music & Arts Festival takes place at NC Music Factory (1000 NC Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte) on Saturday, Oct. 19. Noon-11 p.m., $25 advance / $35 at the gate. The […]
The Sylva Herald: Work First program suspended
From The Sylva Herald: The state government has suspended an anti-poverty program that helps the unemployed and provides money to children cared for by grandparents or guardians.
Weston A. Price Foundation to offer presentation on sacred foods
Press release from Weston A. Price Foundation – East Asheville Chapter The East Asheville Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation will host a free event featuring Dave Wetzel, owner of Green Pastures, a family-owned business in Nebraska, 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Toy Boat Community Art Space, 101 Fairview Road, Asheville. […]
WLOS: Graffiti found on TC Roberson
From WLOS: Students at TC Roberson arrived at school Tuesday morning to find graffiti on several areas of the building.
Black Mountain News: Abandoned parking deck slated for demolition
From Black Mountain News: After years of inactivity and decay, a parking deck and former restaurant across from U.S. Cellular Center should be torn down early next year.
White Horse celebrates United Nations Day on Thursday, Oct. 24
White Horse Black Mountain holds a special celebration for United Nations Day, including music and poetry. World music outfit Free Planet Radio and poet Laura Hope-Gill perform. Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. $10 donation. From a press release: After this rainy summer in Western North Carolina it may be difficult to remember that access to […]