PRESS RELEASE FROM JACKSON COUNTY GREEN ENERGY PARK: Blacksmithing Fundamentals Class with Brock Martin from WarFire Forge Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th, 9:00am – 2:00pm (10 hours total) Cost $175 (materials included), due at registration What to Expect: This course is designed to introduce students to the art of blacksmithing. Fundamental techniques that […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM: The Asheville Art Museum is busy getting ready for NEXT, its annual benefit gala this Saturday June 18 at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville. It’s an especially exciting time for the Museum as it undergoes construction to create the new Asheville Art Museum. During construction the Museum will be […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM TC ARTS COUNCIL: The Transylvania Community Arts Council invites everyone to come out to Brevard and Transylvania County to enjoy Arts & Culture Celebration 2016 from June 24 – July 4. Tammy Hopkins, Executive Director of the TC Arts Council said, “This is a celebration of all ARTS in Brevard and Transylvania […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM MADISON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL: What: Musical Concert Series Where: Ebbs Chapel Auditorium When: SUNDAYS, June 26th, July 31th, August 28th Who: Kate Campbell $15 plus NC sales tax July David Holt & Josh Goforth $20 plus NC sales tax August The Kruger Brothers $30 plus NC sales tax ($35 at the door) […]
Press release: American Red Cross encourages adding blood donation to vacation to-do lists Western North Carolina, July 2016 — There are 100 days of summer and the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to choose their day to give blood and help ensure a sufficient blood supply. With many donors vacationing and schools that host […]
Press release: Guided History Walks on Main Street – 10 a.m. on Saturdays in July (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, June 10, 2016) – Each Saturday morning in July at 10 a.m., guided walks along Hendersonville’s Main Street will reveal the history of the town and interesting architectural designs — including stops at the Historic Courthouse, Skyland Hotel, […]
Press release from Asheville Housing Authority: The Asheville Housing Authority purchased the former W.C. Reid Center building from the City of Asheville in 2012. The once African American Livingston Street School was a Parks and Recreation center after integration of the school systems. After a three year renovation by the housing authority, the building was dedicated […]
Press release from Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains: On Father’s Day weekend take the time to celebrate the National Park Service Centennial with Friends of the Smokies and ride in the 3rd annual Gran Fondo Asheville cycling event on Saturday, June 18, 2016 presented by Duke Energy and BorgWarner. Friends of the Smokies and Gran […]
PRESS RELEASE: ASAP is hosting the 2016 Southeast Farm to School Conference, the first regional farm to school conference serving the entire Southeast. The conference will be held on September 23-24, 2016 in Greenville, SC, serving teachers, early childhood educators, parents, community health professionals, and child nutrition staff from an eight state region. These stakeholders […]
MountainTrue is looking for concerned residents who want to join the Muddy Water Watch and help tackle the region’s largest source of water pollution, sediment runoff. Three training sessions have been announced: June 20 at the Public Library in Marshall, June 28 at Haywood Community College’s Regional High Technology Center in Waynesville and June 30 at the REI store in Asheville.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Tuesday, 06/14/2016
PRESS RELEASE: Celebrate Father’s Day weekend from the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a special open house event at Clingmans Dome. As part of a grant competition from the National Trust for Historic Places, Friends of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) are competing against 19 other parks […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN: Teen Bandstand, White Horse Black Mountain Sunday, June 26 – 6 p.m.- Teen Bandstand, featuring Ian Ridenhour Band, more. Rock. $7 teen/$10 adults. When young musicians are ready to spread their wings there’s no substitute for getting onstage to sharpen presentation. The White Horse Black Mountain provides that […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM HARPERCOLLINS: THE CAGE is the first in a trilogy of science fiction novels for teens, and the sequel, THE HUNT, was released May 24, and the third and concluding volume in the trilogy, THE GAUNTLET, will be released in May 2017. Called “swoon-worthy and thrilling” by Kirkus Reviews, THE CAGE follows six […]
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is offering a free wildlife photography class on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Brevard. “Level II: Close-up Photography,” taught by center educator and photographer Jennifer Rowe, will cover the basics of macro-photography — […]
Press release from RiverLink: On Wednesday, June 22 at 4:30 p.m., at the Pearson Bridge river access point on the French Broad River (behind French Broad Outfitters at 704 Riverside Drive), there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the access and the rebirth of what was once Riverside Park and later a landfill. There will be […]
PRESS RELEASE: Asheville, NC (June 13, 2016): Ingles presents the 1LUV Food and Music Festival, a multi-day festival featuring local music Thursday, June 23 through Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the WNC Ag Center. The 1LUV Food and Music Festival is an all-day fair, food, beer and music festival that will showcase local and diverse […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS: Summer Shakespeare for Kids by Montford Park Players at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre Registration open through July 12th, 2016 July 12th-August 21st, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-6pm Performances: Aug 19-21 at 6:30pm Hazel Robinson Amphitheater 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is proud to […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM MALAPROP’S: By order of the Ministry of Magic & The American Booksellers Association “The booksellers and baristas of Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe do hereby solemnly swear that we are up to no good!” You won’t need a Marauder’s Map to find Western North Carolina’s Wildest Wizarding Party on July 30th, 2016. Just […]
Monday, June 13, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Monday, 06/13/2016
Camp Invention, the nation’s premier summer enrichment day camp program, is coming to Vance Elementary the week of June 13.
