Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 4//14/14 – 4/20/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Free Support Groups Oncology Community Support Group Wednesday, April 16 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Burchard/OB Conference Room at Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Offered by Park Ridge Health Oncology Center. […]
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Debate for district judge, clerk of court, district attorney candidates held today at 4 p.m.
Full announcement from the 28th Judicial District Bar: Candidates for District Court Judge, District Attorney, and Clerk of Superior Court in the upcoming May primary will debate at the Buncombe County Judicial Complex on Friday, April 11 at 4 pm. There will be three separate debates, featuring candidates for District Court Judge, District Attorney, and Superior Court Clerk. Retired Judge Gary Cash will be […]
Local bartering website announces launch event
Press release From ExchangeTree.org: Asheville, NC – Local bartering website, ExchangeTree.org, announces launch! The online network is now open to people in Asheville and free to sign up and use. On ExchangeTree.org, members create personal profiles, list the goods, services and teachings they have to offer and exchange with other members. References members leave for each other […]
Tryon Fine Arts Center to host Toubab Krewe April 29
Press Release Tryon Fine Arts Center Toubab Krewe will appear at Tryon Fine Arts Center on Tuesday, April 29th at 7 PM with special guest Kokanko Sata, a West African musician and singer on tour in the US. This distinctive program will bring focus to the connections between West Africa and the Americas through music. […]
Local woman honored for extraordinary service after more than six decades of volunteering
Press Release Charles George VA Medical Center The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the Governor of North Carolina, will be presented to Ms. Ruby Rice Jones, a Charles George VA Medical Center volunteer, tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the medical center’s Multipurpose Room. Ms. Jones has […]
Roan Mountain 56th annual Spring Naturalists Rally scheduled for April 25-27
Press Release From Roan Mountain State Park: Roan Mountain 56th annual Spring Naturalists Rally scheduled for Friday through Sunday, April 25 – 27 Sponsored by the Friends of Roan Mountain, the rally continues the tradition of offering nature enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy field trips and engaging programs that cover many aspects of the natural […]
Great Smoky Mountains Association receives $2.2 million donation
Press Release Great Smoky Mountains Association Executive Director Terry Maddox with Great Smoky Mountains Association announced this past week that an anonymous donor has named the non-profit organization as the recipient of one of the largest cash donations given in support of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “I have unprecedented news to share with you,” […]
Asheville Brewing Company launches “Mystery Hop” series every Friday starting today
From Asheville Brewing Company: Asheville Brewing is obsessed with hops! We love IPAs! It’s only natural that we’d celebrate Asheville Beer Week with a series of single hop IPAs to showcase our favorite varieties. It was hard work, but we narrowed down our list of hops to just seven. Starting Friday, April 11th, we will […]
Chamber of Commerce announces 2014 ‘Sky High Growth’ winners
Press Release Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce will present the 2014 Sky High Growth Award to 28 businesses that have experienced outstanding growth in sales and/or employment over the last several years. The awards reception takes place this evening at 5:30 p.m. at The Millroom. These 28 businesses collectively […]
Youth OUTright Prom, with DJ Abu Dissaray, May 24
From a press release: Youth OUTright Prom, with DJ Abu Dissary, May 24 Be prepared to dance your heart out when DJ Abu Disarray adds the pump and saucy to Youth OUTright’s annual prom. This year, the prom is aptly named, “It’s YO Prom: Be Fabulous,” and the fun takes place at Asheville’s Toy Boat […]
Asheville Art Museum’s POP ART benefit gala, June 21
From a press release: Asheville Art Museum’s POP ART benefit gala, June 21 Andy Warhol. Roy Lichtenstein. Keith Haring. These are just a few of the iconic artists from the sensational 20th century art movement that will be celebrated at the Asheville Art Museum Presents: POP ART benefit gala on Saturday, June 21, 2014. POP […]
VA Medical Center volunteer honored by state
<h2>For immediate release</h2> CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville – The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the Governor of North Carolina, will be presented to Ms. Ruby Rice Jones, a Charles George VA Medical Center volunteer in the medical center’s Multipurpose Room. Ms. Jones has been volunteering at the medical center […]
Brevard College’s EarthFest, April 12
From a press release: Brevard College’s EarthFest, April 12 Community members of all ages are invited to celebrate Earth Day at Brevard College’s EarthFest this Saturday, April 12. Come enjoy a day of free family fun and environmental activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the College’s amphitheatre beside the Porter Center for Performing […]
Chamber to honor businesses for growth in sales and/or jobs
<h2>For immediate release</h2> The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce will present the 2014 Sky High Growth Award to 28 businesses that have experienced outstanding growth in sales and/or employment over the last several years. The awards reception takes place this evening at 5:30 p.m. at The Millroom. These 28 businesses collectively represent nearly 2,000 jobs. […]
Local artists included in New Media Juried Exhibition at the Asheville Art Museum
From a press release: Local artists included in New Media Juried Exhibition at the Asheville Art Museum The Asheville Art Museum is excited to announce that 12 artists have been selected to have their work exhibited in Prime Time: Second Annual New Media Juried Exhibition, which opens April 25 in the Museum’s New Media Gallery […]
59th annual Easter Sunrise Service at Chimney Rock, April 20
From a press release: 59th annual Easter Sunrise Service at Chimney Rock, April 20 Few sights in the Blue Ridge Mountains are as spectacular as watching the sunrise over Lake Lure from Chimney Rock. Some visitors call it a spiritual experience. This year Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is hosting its 59th Annual […]
AC-T: Inactive voters to be removed from Buncombe roll
From the Asheville Citizen Times Romando Dixson The registrations of 90-some inactive voters will be removed from the voter roll after the individuals failed to show up or send representation to a hearing Thursday challenging their registration in Buncombe County. There is a 10-day window to appeal Thursday’s proceedings through Buncombe County Superior Court. Read the […]
Artwork needed for Asheville Arts Alive Website
From a press release: Artwork needed for Asheville Arts Alive Website Call for Artists Original Artwork needed for branding of Asheville Arts Alive Website www.AshevilleArtsAlive.org The Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Asheville Area Arts Council are seeking to commission original artwork for use on the Asheville Arts Alive website and in supplementary marketing […]
“OpenFloor” Movement, Sound, Word–structured improv at Mission for Temporal Art
From a press release: “OpenFloor” Movement, Sound, Word–structured improv at Mission for Temporal Art For immediate release & regular posting Calendar / Article Arts – Dance / Music / Spoken Word – bi-monthly series Contact: Claire Elizabeth Barratt (917) 650 7321 cillavee@gmail.com WHO: Cilla Vee Life Arts WHAT: “OpenFloor” Movement, Sound, Word – structured improvisations […]
Local attorneys honored for pro bono work to help low-income people in crisis
Here’s the press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Local attorneys have been nominated for annual awards sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) to recognize volunteer attorneys who provide exemplary pro bono service to low-income people. The nominees were recognized today at a meeting of the 28th Judicial District (Buncombe County) Bar at the […]
The Van Winkle Law Firm announces Moogfest sponsorship
Here’s the press release from Van Winkle Law Firm: ASHEVILLE, NC – April 9, 2014 – The Van Winkle Law Firm, with offices in Asheville, Charlotte and Hendersonville, will host the opening and closing receptions for Moogfest 2014. Van Winkle will kick off the festival with a welcome reception for Governor Pat McCrory and other […]