From a press release: Homeward Bound of WNC, a nonprofit based in Buncombe and Henderson counties, works with others to end the cycle of homelessness. Homeward Bound announces the December 1 launch of “Cut the Risk for Women At Risk”, a fundraiser for the Women At Risk program. Fifty locally owned spas, salons, massage therapists, […]
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Mission Health’s heart center receives multiple top ratings
From a press release: Mission Heart has received its 16th “3 Star” rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery, placing it once again in the top tier of heart surgery centers across the United States that perform such procedures. In addition, STS has recognized Mission Heart […]
Southeast’s largest fly-fishing event returns to WNC Ag Center
PRESS RELEASE Southeast’s largest fly-fishing event returns to Ag Center 2014 WNC Fly Fishing Expo set for December 5-6 The 6th Annual WNC Fly Fishing Expo is set for Friday-Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, at the WNC Agricultural Center. This two-day fly-fishing extravaganza will provide anglers with a forum to sharpen their skills and learn […]
Hendersonville expresses support for Small Business Saturday
From a press release: Black Friday is an American tradition, but a growing and in our minds more enjoyable shopping holiday is the emerging Small Business Saturday. First observed on Nov. 27, 2010, it is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which feature big box retail and e-commerce stores respectively. By contrast, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick […]
Applications for heating assistance in Buncombe accepted starting Dec. 1
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: Heating Assistance Applications for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) to be Accepted Dec. 1 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that the state’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepting applications beginning Dec. 1, 2014. LIEAP is a federally-funded […]
Organic choose-and-cut tree farm hosts festive event on Dec. 7
Press Release From Western North Carolina Alliance: ASHEVILLE – Want to have a really “green” Christmas? Then come out with the Western North Carolina Alliance as we host an outing to What Fir! Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farm at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. Farm owner Nathaniel Maram will lead a tour and […]
A-B Tech Small Business Center helps promote Small Business Saturday
From a press release: A-B Tech Small Business Center helps promote Small Business Saturday With the Holiday Shopping Season around the corner, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, in conjunction with the North Carolina Community College Small Business Center Network (SBCN) encourages you to #ShopSmall by supporting local small businesses. Nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, […]
Food For Thought: The Slam Against Hunger benefit, Dec. 13
From a press release: Food For Thought: The Slam Against Hunger benefit, Dec. 13 On Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., youth poets ages 11-21 will take the stage at Rainbow Community Auditorium, 60 State St., to start conversations about hunger in our community by sharing their original poetry. Inspired by the youth participation in […]
Jamie Laval’s Christmas in Scotland at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Dec. 27
From a press release: Jamie Laval’s Christmas in Scotland at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Dec. 27 Jamie Laval’s Christmas in Scotland A Concert of Celtic Holiday Music and Stories Saturday, December 27, 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Isis Restaurant and Music Hall 743 Haywood Rd., 575-2737 $24 Advance / $28 Door / $12 Children […]
Asheville makes its mark on the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
Press release from UNC Asheville: When Vice President Joe Biden met with a task force of governors, mayors and tribal leaders on Monday, Nov. 17, he unveiled the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit (toolkit.climate.gov) in response to their request for actionable information on climate adaptation at the state and local levels. In doing so, he placed […]
Asheville government offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday; public buses won’t run
Press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville city government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage and recycling collection will be suspended Thursday, Nov. 27. Customers with Thursday garbage and recycling (B week) collection will have trash and recycling collected Friday, Nov. 28. […]
Auction Raises Money for Holiday Toy Charities
From a press release: Festiva Development Group and Zealandia Capital conducted an annual Charity Auction on Nov. 21 to raise money for for holiday toy charities. The auction yielded $11,300, which will be donated to Eblen Charity’s St. Nicholas Project, the US Marine Corp’s Toys for Tots, and the Salvation Army’s Giving Tree to support […]
Noonday Feast performs at White Horse Black Mountain on Dec. 6
From a press release: Noonday Feast performs at White Horse Black Mountain on Dec. 6 Asheville’s Noonday Feast takes its name from an Irish jig, a nod to the group’s foundation in Celtic music, but their range of influences also includes Appalachian music, blues, folk and light rock, all of which can be heard in […]
Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Nov. 30
From a press release: Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Nov. 30 Sunday Jazz Showcase Hosted by Dr. William Bares School is in swing, the leaves have turned and the Isis Sunday Jazz Showcase fall schedule is ripe with amazing music. This past weekend featured eight different UNC Asheville’s Jazz and Contemporary […]
Outlaw country band Waylon Speed plays Asheville Music Hall on Dec. 6
From a press release: Outlaw country band Waylon Speed plays Asheville Music Hall on Dec. 6 Dec 6 Waylon Speed Asheville Music Hall Tix $5 – 9pm You don’t expect something like outlaw country or hints of old southern rock coming out of Vermont, but it does. Following their 2012 release, Valance, and a seemingly […]
Town & Mountain Realty hosts Home for the Holidays FUNdraiser Dec. 5
PRESS RELEASE FROM TOWN & MOUNTAIN REALTY: Asheville, North Carolina – November 25, 2014 – Town and Mountain Realty Having 3rd Annual Home for the Holidays FUNdraiser Town and Mountain Realty believes everyone deserves a place to call home. The goal of this year’s 3rd Annual Home for the Holidays FUNdraiser continues to concentrate on the homeless population in Asheville. […]
NC Policy Watch: One in 5 NC households face food insecurity
From NC Policy Watch’s “Progressive Voices” blog: As Thanksgiving approaches, it is important to remember the one in five North Carolina households that face food insecurity and struggle to put wholesome meals on their dinner tables. Due to a lack of resources, on any given day, these families face difficult tradeoffs between food and other essential needs […]
Ingles, Daughtery, Shuler, Duke Energy team up with Eblen Charities for Thanksgiving meals
Hundreds gathered for the annual turkey-dinner giveaway the day before Thanksgiving at Westgate Shopping Center. The annual event is co-sponsored each year by Ingles Markets and Eblen Charities.
Asheville’s Bruisin’ Ales launches unique beer-only webstore
Never one to let well enough alone, Asheville’s beer-queen and Bruisin’ Ales owner, Julie Atallah, has announced the store’s successful launch of what she’s calling “North Carolina’s first beer-only webstore” at http://www.bruisin-ales.com/shop.php. Atallah says, “Real-time inventory is available online and searchable by country, state, manufacturer and search tags. As an added bonus, we now also […]
Brevard Music Center hosts a free concert on Sunday, Nov. 30
From a press release: Brevard Music Center hosts a free concert on Sunday, Nov. 30 The Brevard Music Center in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) continues its Sundays with Brevard Music Center concert series on November 30, 2014, at 3:00pm in the Reuter Center on the campus of UNC Asheville. The program […]
U.S. Forest Service reminds WNC to practice safety this winter
Press Release Frm the U.S. Forest Service: ASHEVILLE, N.C., Nov. 25, 2014 — With winter fast approaching, the U.S. Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to ‘Know Before You Go” and follow simple tips to stay safe when visiting the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie and Croatan national forests during the colder months. “The forests can provide stunning […]