Press release from National Forests in North Carolina: The Cradle of Forestry in America will hold its annual Firefly Twilight Tour on Saturday, June 18 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy this magical time in the forest while learning about the natural history of these fascinating insects. The program begins in the Cradle’s outdoor amphitheater. […]
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Art and Design school celebrates Creative Campus with unique hands on opportunities for people of all ages in the Asheville community
Press release from Roots + Wings School of Art and Design: Roots + Wings School of Art and Design opened its new Creative Campus in Asheville’s Oakley neighborhood last summer. The new headquarters facility has indeed expanded programming, successfully tripling the school’s size in less than a year. With waitlists for almost all of their programs, […]
Silver Alert: Asheville Police trying to locate Inez Evans
The Asheville Police Department has issued a silver alert and is seeking assistance locating a missing person. Asheville, NC (June 10, 2016): The Asheville Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Inez Evans, W/F, 06/09/1967. Evans was last seen at Mission Hospital on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at approximately 9 p.m. Evans is 5’10”, […]
Sound and weaving exhibition opens at CCCD
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design’s (CCCD) Benchspace Gallery & Workshop announces its summer exhibition, WARPED, featuring six internationally based textile artists exploring connections between sound and weaving.
Air Quality Action Day declared for Asheville Valleys, air quality forecast for Saturday, June 10: Moderate (ORANGE-burn ban)
Saturday, June 11, 2016, is a code orange air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, active adults, and those with heart or respiratory disease, including asthma, should limit outdoor activity. This also means that open burning will not be allowed tomorrow. Burning trash and […]
CFHC awards more than $400,000 in 2016 scholarships
Thanks to the generosity and long-term vision of donors, new Community Foundation of Henderson County scholarships totaling $180,650 have been awarded to 98 scholars, with many of these awards eligible for renewal for additional years.
WCU expands hospitality degree program to Asheville
Representatives of the Western North Carolina travel and tourism industry came together Friday, June 10, to celebrate the expansion of Western Carolina University’s bachelor’s degree program in hospitality and tourism into the Asheville-Hendersonville area.
Two Sisters Farmstead School to hold Family Discovery Days outdoor learning programs
Press release from Two Sisters Farmstead School: Two Sisters Farmstead School is offering free monthly Family Discovery Days for children and adults to play and learn outdoors. One Saturday of every month will be devoted to programming for the entire family, designed to promote community and teach natural science concepts. The first Family Discovery Day […]
Art festival to benefit CARING for Children, June 12
Press release from CARING for Children: On Sunday, June 12, 2016, Willow’s Dream boutique and hair salon, is hosting “An Artist Spectacular” art festival with proceeds benefitting CARING for Children. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public from 12PM to 6PM. An Artist Spectacular is an outdoor event featuring local artists, live […]
Free family nature days at Candler farm school start June 25
Two Sisters Farmstead School is offering free monthly Family Discovery Days for children and adults to play and learn outdoors. One Saturday of every month will be devoted to programming for the entire family, designed to promote community and teach natural science concepts.
Roger Howell film screening and concert to be held at the Altamont Theatre, June 25
Press release from Altamont Theatre: A Mighty Fine Memory: Stories and Tunes from the Fiddler of Banjo Branch Saturday, June 25, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 advance – $20 door – $30 VIP The Altamont Theatre 18 Church St., Asheville, NC 28801 Please join the Liston B. Ramsey Center for Regional Studies at the Altamont Theatre […]
Publix Super Markets announces future Hendersonville location
Press release from Publix Super Markets: Publix Super Markets is pleased to announce a new store location in Hendersonville, NC The new location will be 49,000 sq. ft. and will be opening in late 2017 The new Publix will be located at: SWC Greenville HWY and White Street Hendersonville, NC For more information, please contact Kim Reynolds, […]
RiverLink 30th anniversary celebration events to continue, June 17
Press release from RiverLink: Join RiverLink on Friday, June 17 for a discussion of the parks RiverLink has had a hand in creating RiverLink’s 30 year celebration continues with a look at the parks RiverLink has had a hand in creating on Friday, June 17, from 4 — 6 p.m. in the RiverLink office at […]
Roger Howell documentary, concert set for June 25
Please join the Liston B. Ramsey Center for Regional Studies at the Altamont Theatre for a screening of the Roger Howell documentary, “A Mighty Fine Memory: Stories and Tunes from the Fiddler of Banjo Branch.” A concert by Roger Howell and friends—Jerry Sutton, Cathy Arrowood, Mike Hunter, and Troy Harrison—will follow.
Jackson County NAACP to hold Moral Monday Gathering in Sylva, June 13
Press release from Jackson County NAACP: Far-Western Mountain Moral Monday Gathering to Take Place in Sylva, on June 13 Reverend Dr. William Barber II to Speak A coalition of organizations led by the Jackson County Branch of the NAACP is coordinating a Moral Monday to be held at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva (28717) on […]
Asheville family making strides to raise awareness for preeclampsia
The Preeclampsia Foundation is pleased to announce that Sarah Bender Hope and her family are the Asheville, NC Promise Walk for PreeclampsiaTM Mission Family. As this year’s face of preeclampsia, the Hope Family will lead the Promise Walk campaign by sharing their compelling, tragic, and hopeful childbirth story, and encouraging teams around the city to meet their fundraising goals.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosts free festival Saturday, June 18
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual Women’s Work Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum on Saturday, June 18. This festival honors the vast contributions made by the women of Southern Appalachian and showcases lifeways that women used to keep their families going in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and all activities are free.
Barnes & Noble hosts Teen Book Festival, June 10-12
PRESS RELEASE FROM BARNES & NOBLE: Barnes & Noble Booksellers will host a nation-wide teen book festival June 10-12. This three day event focuses on teen and young adult authors, events, and upcoming releases. Schedule of the events planned for B-Fest at Barnes & Noble – Asheville Mall: Friday, June 10th 7 pm – B-In […]
American Craft Week opens voting for top 10 favorite craft towns
FROM THE AMERICAN CRAFT WEEK WEBSITE: It’s time to vote! We are on the search for the nation’s top craft towns and you can help. You can vote once each day and write-ins are welcomed! Encourage your friends, family and fellow craft lovers to vote, too. The poll stays open through Sunday, July 12, and […]
PTSD town hall set for Wednesday, June 15, at Asheville VA
A town hall meeting for Veterans has been scheduled for 5 p.m., June 15, in the lower level Atrium of the medical center located at 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, to allow Veterans and their families a chance to present questions and concerns about their VA healthcare and services.
HIV/AIDS advocates visit NC General Assembly
Patients, healthcare providers, community leaders, and advocates gathered in Raleigh on Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 for HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day 2016 to raise awareness and educate North Carolina legislators about policies that improve the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS.