News Bulletins

RiverMusic to feature special beer and food pairings

Here’s the press release from RiverLink: RiverLink’s 2014 RiverMusic summer concert series kicks off May 30 at 144 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District with great music from two outstanding bands — West Coast funksters Orgone, and locals The Horse You Rode In On. RiverMusic is also celebrating Asheville’s great craft beer and food […]

Smoky Mountain provides youth Mental First Aid training

Press release from Smoky Mountain: Smoky Mountain Provides Adults with Tools to Help Children Facing Mental Health Challenges Smoky’s youth Mental Health First Aid programs have helped train 26 adults to date   May 21, 2014—As part of its mission to promote prevention and early intervention efforts in western North Carolina, Smoky Mountain LME/MCO is […]

Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance presents “Hunger,” June 26-28

From a press release: Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance presents Hunger, June 26-28 Terpsicorps, the unconventional professional ballet company that delights Asheville with vivid cutting-edge dance, brings you the world premiere of HUNGER.  Premiering at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville on June 26-28, 2014, and showcasing celebrated international dancers, choreographer Heather Maloy’s newest creation dares […]

The Writers’ Workshop announces writing contests

From a press release: The Writers’ Workshop announces writing contests The Writers’ Workshop of Asheville, NC is sponsoring four annual contests, open to any writer regardless of residence. Guidelines can be found at www.twwoa.org., or by emailing writersw@gmail.com or calling 828-254-811. The awards for all contests are: • 1ST PLACE: Your choice of a 3 […]

Bellyak announces new Buy a Boat, Give a Boat program

From a press release: Bellyak announces new Buy a Boat, Give a Boat program From May 15-June 15, for every boat purchased through a retailer or www.bellyak.com, a portion of the proceeds will be used to provide bellyaks for Team River Runner, a non-profit organization serving Veterans through adaptive sports. Bellyak, makers of personal adventure […]

NC ranks No. 29 for senior health, according to United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings

Press release from UnitedHealthcare: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 21, 2014) – North Carolina ranked #29 for senior health this year, according to the second edition of United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings® Senior Report.   Nationwide, seniors are showing encouraging gains in key health measures and taking more steps to improve their own health. Notable gains for […]

Emergency Circus stops by Toy Boat for ‘Best Medicine Benefit Show’

Asheville, N.C. (April, 2014)– The circus is on it’s way to Asheville and it’s bringing something other than elephants. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Emergency Circus, is in the midst of their “Tour to the Rescue,” bringing inspirational circus shows with workshops to children’s wards, senior centers, homeless shelters, and prisons across the country. This all […]

Forest Service unveils new app for trail information

Press Release National Forests in North Carolina Today, just in time for Memorial Day, the U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS) unveiled the Forest Trail Explorer, a searchable web application (web app) that combines details on three popular trail systems in western North Carolina with the state-of-the-science information the SRS Forest Inventory and Analysis […]

WCU professor publishes book on Darwin contemporary

Press Release Western Carolina University A book by Western Carolina University biology professor and Highlands Biological Station director James Costa titled “Wallace, Darwin and the Origin of Species” has been published by Harvard University Press. The book provides an in-depth look at the work of 19th-century English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who co-discovered the principle […]

Hagan announces aid for Stanley Furniture workers in Robbinsville

From press release:   Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Kay R. Hagan (NC) Tuesday announced that workers at Stanley Furniture Young America in Robbinsville, NC are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), as well as Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) for older workers. In April, increased imports caused Stanley to close its Young America […]

Summer internships offered at Environmental and Conservation Organization

Press Release From ECO: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, May 16, 2014) – Three intern positions are offered at the Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO) this summer. Deadline to apply is June 3. These unpaid positions are for part-time or full-time work, which will begin as soon as possible after the candidate is accepted. Interns will work with […]

U.S. Forest Service to host kids’ fishing days in Nantahala National Forest

Press Release From National Forests in North Carolina: FRANKLIN, N.C., May 19, 2014 — The U.S. Forest Service will host Kids Fishing Day events in the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, on May 22 and June 7. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The spring events allow families and friends to share […]

Asheville Parks and Recreation hosts Memorial Day Pool-A-Palooza

Press Release From City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation presents the 2014 Memorial Day Pool-A-Palooza. In honor of Memorial Day and the nation’s military families, come celebrate the start of summer on Monday, May 26 at the Recreation Park Pool located at 65 Gashes Creek […]

Asheville-Buncombe Memorial Day ceremony scheduled Monday

From press release:  ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville Mayor’s Committee for Veterans Affairs will host the annual Memorial Day ceremony on the Roger McGuire Green stage of Pack Square Park starting at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2014. Event highlights will include musical performances by the Tennessee Air National Guard’s concert “Band of the South”.  The Reuter Center Singers […]

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