SAHC’s Farmer Incubator Program “provides low-cost access to land and resources for new or expanding agricultural operations and is aimed at helping the next generation of farmers fill the gap left as aging farmers retire.” The two newest participants are Second Spring Market Garden and Pineywoods, a heritage breed cattle operation.
MADISON HAS HEArT — a volunteer group in Madison County — announces “Fanciful Flea,” a “pop up collection of curated boutiques [that] will benefit Neighbors in Need’s fuel/food assistance fund” on Saturday, Feb. 21. Here’s their announcement: The Fanciful Flea Marshal High Studios February 21, 2015 10-5 SNOW DATE Feb 28, 2015 EVENT: MADISON HAS […]
Elle Decor magazine has revamped the criteria for its 10 “coziest cities” list and, guess what, Asheville made this years’s list. According to the article, A team of environmental scientists revamped the definition of “cozy” (a scientific panel we would love to participate in) to evaluate this year’s contenders, looking at restaurants and coffee shops […]
Sunil Patel’s year-old project — Patchwork Urban Farms — caught the attention of the Associated Press.
From the NC Natural Products Association: Bring the Spring! Calling the new age hillbilly farmers, industry wizards, and botanical enthusiasts: prepare to answer some questions and pose them to others! The North Carolina Natural Products Association (NCNPA) would like to invite all those with an interest in Asheville’s herbal, agricultural, and botanical community to our […]
“Fairies are right out there in your own backyard, but you can’t see them, because your mind doesn’t believe they exist,” says Weaverville author and intuitive counselor David Swing.
In case you missed it, check out MountainTrue‘s new website. The nonprofit recently merged the forces and memberships of three regional organizations — the Western North Carolina Allliance, the Environmental and Conservation Organization, and the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance. Now they’ve got a shiny new website with info, updates and calls to action. Here’s what they said […]
From Charlotte Observer: North Carolina health officials say this winter’s unusually harsh flu season has peaked and is on the decline. The virus has been blamed for 90 deaths across North Carolina since October, and that toll will likely grow, though not as quickly as it has been in recent weeks, said state epidemiologist Megan […]
From WLOS, channel 13 A new, $2.9 million dollar Planned Parenthood facility is now open in Asheville. Planned Parenthood Asheville Health Center opened its doors south of downtown Friday. It is on McDowell Street and replaces the smaller offices on Biltmore Avenue. The facility won’t be performing abortions until March as construction isn’t completely finished […]
In a list of “America’s Best Beer Cities,” Conde Nast Traveler picks Asheville as number two, behind Cleveland, Ohio. Here’s what Joshua M. Bernstein writes about Asheville: “Over the holidays, I spent several pleasantly buzzed days in Asheville, North Carolina, which has a dense, walkable collection of world-class breweries. I ditched the car and strolled […]
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
From a Brevard College press release: Brevard College hosts Great Decisions Lecture Series Beginning February 4, Brevard College will host the Great Decisions Lecture Series every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Lectures will be held in room 125 of the McLarty-Goodson building from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm at a cost of $35 per person for […]
Warren Wilson College grad Karen “Rudy” Rudolph has accepted the role of craft initiative director at the local college. She will “coordinate Warren Wilson’s work program craft crews [and] facilitate ways in which all academic departments can access craft in an effort to enhance student learning,” in addition to other responsibilities, according to a press […]
American Folk Art presents its 11th annual Miniatures show, opening Thursday, Feb. 5. Artists reception on Friday, Feb. 6, 5–7 p.m. Press release from American Folk Art Just in time for Valentine’s Day and deep into the winter season, American Folk Art presents its 11th Annual Miniatures show…. Launching in the gallery on Thursday February […]
Mike Guggino and Nicky Sanders (Steep Canyon Rangers) and Barrett Smith (Shannon Whitworth Band) will perform an evening of traditional Italian string music at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7:15 p.m. $10. Press release from Barrett Smith Members of the Steep Canyon Rangers and the Shannon Whitworth Band have unearthed […]
From a MountainTrue press release: Come paddle — and plant live trees — with the French Broad Riverkeeper MountainTrue needs volunteers paddle with our French Broad Riverkeeper and plant live trees along the riverbank as we go. Each tree we plant will help to restore the bank’s stability and prevent sediment erosion into the French Broad […]
From Appalachian Trail Conservancy Press Release Harpers Ferry, WV (Jan. 15, 2015) – Re-measurements and relocations of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) have brought the total mileage of the footpath to 2,189.2 miles, an increase of 3.9 miles from last year’s mileage of 2,185.3. This mileage is carefully documented in the Trail’s official guidebooks, which include […]
Asheville chef and pit master Elliott Moss heads to Decatur, Ga., this weekend to grace the Peach State with some of his beloved whole-hog barbecue. Moss, who is currently heading up the temporary enterprise The Thunderbird out of MG Road, is awaiting the opening of his new venture, Buxton Hall, a whole-hog barbecue restaurant slated to […]
From a Western Carolina University press release: WCU radio re-creation group to present “Robin Hood – The Legacy” on Feb. 26 CULLOWHEE – The award-winning creative team from Western Carolina University that has done everything from destroying the world with a production of “War of the Worlds” to capturing the spirit of broadcasts from the […]
Announcement from Pisgah Legal Services: Need health insurance coverage for 2015? Pisgah Legal Services and Western Carolina Medical Society will have a free enrollment event for those interested on January 19th, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with both scheduled and walk-in navigator appointments from 11 am to 4:30 pm at Pisgah Legal Services, 62 […]
From a Brevard College press release: Brevard College hosts visitation day for Latino students Brevard College invites Latino students and their families to visit campus on Saturday, February 7 to learn more about paying for college, the Half Tuition Scholarship, and the Brevard College student experience. Check in is in the Porter Center from 10 […]
