From the Asheville Humane Society: ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY TO BENEFIT FROM SUBARU’S “SHARE THE LOVE” EVENT Asheville, N.C. – Prestige Subaru selected Asheville Humane Society as the Hometown Charity for the “Share the Love” event, running now through January 3, 2017. Subaru of America will donate $250 for each new car bought or leased, allowing the buyer […]
Press release from North Carolina Glass Center: ‘Gift for Giving’ Ornament Release & Seconds Sale Where: North Carolina Glass Center River Arts District Location 140-C Roberts Street Asheville, NC 28801 When: December 2, 10 am – 8:00 pm December 3, 10am – 6:00 pm This holiday season the NCGC team is proud to be able […]
The 5th Season Gardening Company has announced that it will close its Banks Avenue location in the South Slope neighborhood of Asheville after 16 years. The gardening supply retailer — which sells everything from hydroponic and indoor growing systems to organic gardening materials and home brewing supplies — will shut the doors on its 45 […]
From the University of North Carolina Asheville: 2016-17 Astronomy Club of Asheville-Carolyn Keefe Scholarship Awarded to UNC Asheville Senior Nathan Kirse UNC Asheville senior Nathan Kirse has been named the recipient of the Astronomy Club of Asheville-Carolyn Keefe Scholarship. Kirse is a physics major from Winston-Salem with minors in astronomy and computer science. “The Astronomy […]
From event promoters: 36th Annual Smoky Mountain Toy Run revs up this Saturday December 20, 1981 and it’s a balmy 20 degrees outside. The cold, wind-chilled day didn’t stop twenty motorcyclists, their bikes covered with toys, as they rode from Swannanoa to Asheville in the historic first toy run. This Saturday, December 3, we celebrate […]
From Living Web Farms: Holiday Skill Share Offers Handmade Alternatives to Shopping The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but they can also be stressful. For many Americans, the biggest source of that stress and anxiety is shopping. In response, on December 6, Living Web Farms will host a […]
From event promoters: Historic Biltmore Village and Olde World Christmas Shoppe Invites you to join us December 2 and 3rd as we celebrate “An Old Fashioned Dickens In The Village Festival” Historic Biltmore Village celebrates Christmas the old fashion way with tree lighting, carolers, and a special visit from Santa. Friday night, Dec. 2, […]
Press release from event organizers: Join us at 5pm sharp for a family friendly potluck followed by members of the Cherokee Tribe offering an opening ceremony. We will have musical guests The Resonant Rogues, The DiTrani Brothers, and Teach Me Equals rounding out the evening. Participants in the potluck please bring a dish w/ serving […]
From the Four Seasons Compassion For Life Foundation: Community Celebrates the Holidays with 26th Annual “Tree of Lights” during the Downtown Old Fashioned Christmas Inspired by friendship and love, the Dec. 2 ‘Tree of Lights” is a time to remember. HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Join with friends to remember loved ones during Four Seasons Compassion for […]
Press release from event organizers: The Rock Art Of Joshua Marc Levy Feat. The Paper Crowns Pulp under The Orange Peel, Opening Sunday Dec 4th from 6-9pm, All Ages, Free. Opening artist reception features a live set of music by The Paper Crowns. Inside, an exhibit of local & world-wide rock art created by local […]
From the North Carolina Forest Service: Firefighters say thank you as they depart The Party Rock Fire is now 100 percent contained. The much needed rain over the region serves as a cool and refreshing sendoff for most of the departing fire crews. Crews came from far and wide to help contain the blaze. Oregon’s […]
Press release from event organizers: Talent Jam Asheville is returning on Monday, December 5th, 2016 to Isis Restaurant and Music Hall at 743 Haywood Rd in West Asheville. Founded in 2015 by local, serial entrepreneur and Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Tom Ryan. The December 5th event will be the third Talent Jam Asheville and is sponsored […]
From ABCCM: ABCCM Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Return to Bethlehem ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) will from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11 hold Return to Bethlehem, a family-friendly holiday event that captures the spirit of Christmas by faithfully re-creating the Bethlehem marketplace as it might have appeared the night that Jesus […]
Press Release from Pardee Hospital: An open house of all three floors of the new Health Sciences Center will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The ribbon cutting will take place at 11:30 a.m. What: Health Sciences Center grand opening event, ribbon cutting ceremony and open house tour. Why: The 100,000+ square foot […]
Press release from Mission Health: Jill Hoggard Green, Ph.D., RN, Chief Operating Officer, Mission Health and President, Mission Hospital, is among the top women hospital leaders in the nation, according to a new ranking. Becker’s Hospital Review released the 2016 edition of its list of 130 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know, featuring […]
Tuesday, November 29, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for most of Western North Carolina, including the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. A burning ban is still in effect. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 […]
“This holiday season, why don’t you consider a Gift with Meaning that will directly impact young children and families in Buncombe County.”
Press release from event organizers: WHO: Riverside Studios WHAT: Opening for ‘The Gift of Art’ Show and Sale WHERE: Riverside Studios, 174 W. Haywood Street, River Arts District WHEN: Saturday, December 3 from 2-5PM INFO: The first two weekends in December will be full of exciting holiday events in Asheville’s River Arts District, and at […]
Press release from the Burger Bar: Calling all advocates, teachers, inspirers! Burger Bar is hoping to find folks who are interested in teaching classes, promoting community discussions, inspiring the folks to learn. We are opening our space on Saturdays from 4pm-7pm for anyone to come and inspire. All classes must be free but you are […]
From event organizers: HANES EXPANDS NATIONAL SOCK DRIVE FOR HOMELESS, MAKES GIVING EASY IN ASHEVILLE DURING HOLIDAY SEASON America’s Leading Sock Brand Donates 200,000 Pairs of Socks to The Salvation Army and Adds Donation Sites at 160 HanesBrands Outlet Stores Nationwide WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Nov. 28, 2016) – Hanes, America’s No. 1 apparel label and flagship […]
Press release: Applications for Heating Bill Assistance Open Dec. 1 RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) beginning Dec. 1, 2016. Households containing a person aged 60 or more, or an individual receiving disability benefits and services through the […]
