PRESS RELEASE Faux Finishes for Painters Instructor Nadine Charlsen – Nadine is an accomlished scenic painter with years of theatrical experience painting amazing sets in NYC as well as an illustrious career as a college professor in theater and an award winning fine artist. She brings great techniques, uses special paints and more to this […]
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Garden Club of Hendersonville sets up grant program for teaching about horticulture in local schools
Press release from the Garden Club of Hendersonville, Inc.: The Garden Club of Hendersonville, Inc. is sharing their love of plants and gardening through a grant program for elementary teachers in Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS). This teaching innovation grant program, administered by the Henderson County Education Foundation, Inc. (HCEF), promotes an interest in horticulture and […]
Missions of Mercy set to serve hundreds with free dental care April 22 and 23
Press release from Eblen Charities: Many in need of dental care in our community who find it just out of reach will be able to get much of the treatment they need this coming Friday April 22nd and Saturday April 23rd on in the main campus of Biltmore Baptist Church on Clayton Road in south […]
An exciting weekend of yoga at One Center Yoga
PRESS RELEASE: One Center Yoga will host an Iyengar Yoga Weekend with Mary Obendorfer and Eddy Marks April 29-May 1, 2016. Get ready for another exciting and inspiring weekend of yoga with Mary and Eddy! Their dynamic teaching style and deep knowledge about asana and pranayama make them an irresistible duo. Mary and Eddy are Senior […]
Air quality forecast for Monday April 18: Moderate (YELLOW), burn ban in effect
Monday, April 18, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Due to high risk of forest fires, there is no open burning allowed in Buncombe County until further notice. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air […]
Friday Gallery Walk in Brevard begins April 22
PRESS RELEASE: Brevard 4th Friday Gallery Walks Kick-Off April 22 Enjoy an evening stroll in downtown Brevard, NC as you explore art, music, wine, and beer. Twenty five downtown art galleries, retail stores and restaurants will be participating in the 2016 Gallery Walks from 5pm– 8pm on the 4th Friday’s from April- November. The December Gallery […]
Public input sought in Candler Town Park initial planning stages
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Buncombe County Recreation Services is in the initial planning stages of a potential “Candler Town Park”, located at 109 Orchard Street B, Candler, NC 28715. The department is currently investigating potential funding sources and design options for the park. If funded, this park will bring additional recreation options to […]
World Peas Animation announces six weeks of summer camps in West Asheville
PRESS RELEASE: World Peas Animation is excited to announce six weeks of Summer Camps in West Asheville around three exciting subjects: Minecraft Animation, Baking Adventures and Movie Making! Minecraft Animation Camp will enable students to build their own Minecraft themed set, with characters and props, which they will then use to photograph a stop […]
Coalition sprouts new nonprofit to support Pisgah Forest
Press release from The Pisgah Conservancy: Representatives of a variety of Pisgah user groups, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, announced today the formation of a North Carolina non-profit corporation called The Pisgah Conservancy. The new organization’s mission is to provide funding to preserve the natural resources and scenic beauty of the Pisgah Ranger District […]
Georgia on My Mind Forever blood drive to provide for local hospitals
Press release from event organizer Larry Rohan: The “Georgia on My Mind Forever” blood drive is held in co-operation with The Blood Connection. It is blood drives like this one that provide all the blood and blood products to Mission, Pardee, Park Ridge, and St. Luke’s Hospitals. The inaugural 2015 “Georgia on My Mind Forever” collected […]
Workshop for nonprofit leaders on measuring impact and outcomes
Press release from WNC Nonprofit Pathways: How do you measure the impact of your programs? Evaluation expert Dr. Jill Fromewick will lead nonprofit organizations through the process in a 2 ½ hour workshop “Measuring Impact and Outcomes: Effective Evaluation = Stronger Programs and Better Grants Management” on Wednesday, May 4, upstairs in the ARC at […]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Spellbound Children’s Bookshop
PRESS RELEASE: Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Spellbound Children’s Bookshop on Saturday April 30, 2016. Bookstore Day marks its second year of celebrating independent bookstores nationwide on April 30th, with literary parties around the country. Spellbound Children’s Bookshop at 640 Merrimon Avenue will be celebrating with free refreshments and gifts for customers throughout the day, including stickers, […]
Spring art sale at UNC Asheville April 22-23
PRESS RELEASE: UNC Asheville’s Department of Art and Art History will hold its annual Spring Art Sale from 4–7 p.m. on Friday, April 22, and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, located on the ground floor of Owen Hall on campus. The sale is open to the public. […]
‘Get Your Hands Dirty, Junior’ at The Village Potters
PRESS RELEASE: Contact: The Village Potters 191 Lyman Street #180 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828-253-2424 http://www.thevillagepotters.com http://www.facebook.com/thevillagepotters info@thevillagepotters.com GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY, JUNIOR EDITION, DEBUTS AT THE VILLAGE POTTERS One day workshops and three-week camps developed just for kids this Spring and Summer. The Village Potters is pleased to announce the return of children’s […]
Connect Enka plans walkability assessments for 5 Enka District schools
Press release from Connect Enka: Connect Enka, an advocacy group formed to assist in the implementation of the Hominy Creek Greenway Priority Corridor, is spearheading an effort to complete walkability assessments of 5 Enka District Public Schools that are likely to be connected or will be close to the area’s local greenway corridor as part […]
Park Ridge Health earns national workplace wellness recognition for third year in row
From a press release: Park Ridge Health celebrates becoming the only Health Care Network in Western North Carolina to receive the Prevention Partners Excellence Recognition for three years in a row. This honor recognizes Park Ridge Health for reaching the highest standards in workplace health and prevention. To receive this honor, Park Ridge Health once […]
Pardee Hospital receives 2016 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s best hospitals for cancer care
From a press release: Pardee Hospital has received the 2016 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s best hospitals for cancer care . This evidence-based designation is the only cancer care award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on robust criteria that considers female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence and what women say they want from a hospital. The […]
NC MCOs announce workforce development collaborative
From a press release: Three North Carolina specialty Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) have come together to launch a one-of-a-kind workforce development initiative that will provide cutting-edge training resources to their network providers. The new initiative is designed to boost quality of care and improve patient outcomes. Through this collaborative effort between Cardinal Innovations […]
Air quality forecast for Saturday and Sunday April 16 and 17: Moderate (GREEN/YELLOW)
Saturday, April 16, 2016, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. The forecast for the valleys is expected to remain green thru Sunday. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor […]
Ice cream social with elected leaders at The Hop on Merrimon
The League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County will host community members and elected officials for an ice cream social at The Hop on Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. Everyone is invited to attend this free, nonpartisan event. Kids are welcome. Saturday, April 16th 5 to 6:30 pm The Hop Ice Cream Cafe 640 Merrimon Ave, Asheville
Wildlife Commission reopens Cold Mountain shooting range
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Commission: WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (April 15, 2016) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will reopen the Wayne E. Smith Shooting Range on Cold Mountain Game Land in Haywood County on April 16. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The range is closed on Sunday and Monday and […]