Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October 23, 2017) – Mission Health’s Community Investment Program is awarding over $890,000 in funding to a diverse group of 17 western North Carolina agencies, in a joint effort to improve the health of those served by Mission Health across the region. The 2018 focus areas for the grants […]
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Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours expands to Asheville
PRESS RELEASE from Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours: DURHAM, NC – Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours is pleased to announce the addition of walking food tours in Charlotte and Asheville. Reservations can be made online at www.tastecarolina.com. Taste Carolina currently partners with 120 independent restaurants across nine cities. In addition to Charlotte and Asheville, it […]
City of Asheville launches survey on Lexington Avenue public art project
Press release: The City of Asheville in partnership with the Asheville Downtown Foundation wants feedback on the proposal designs for the Lexington Avenue Public Art Project. The City will gather residents’ ranking of these projects and comments through November 1. The City launched a survey on Open City Hall Asheville to help in the selection […]
OnTrack WNC’s November financial education class schedule
Press release from OnTrack WNC: November Financial Education Schedule Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call today at 255-5166. Housing Classes Homebuyer Education Series – ($50.00 participant fee) Our HUD-certified course provides a step-by-step explanation of the home-buying process, a fantastic resource book, and an opportunity to interact with local real estate / lending / legal […]
Mazurka Talks to gather in support of Indigenous rights at Pack Square, Oct. 25
Press release: On Wednesday, October 25, 2pm at Pack Square, people will gather and call for #Divest the Globe in support of Indigenous People’s rights, as part of a 3-day global protest by the indigenous-led divestment campaign, Mazaska Talks. There will be actions in over 50 cities in the US and Canada, as well as actions […]
EPA officials provide CTS Superfund Site clean-up overview Nov. 30 ahead of preliminary work
From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 4: EPA will sponsor a public meeting Thursday, November 30, at the Skyland Fire Department, located at 9 Miller Road in Asheville. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. EPA will provide an overview of the treatment system that will clean up the trichloroethene (TCE) source contamination […]
Observe the moon night at Bridge Park in Sylva: Free public telescope viewing
Press release from Western Carolina University: Faculty from Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College will be hosting an evening telescope viewing on Thursday, October 26th 2017, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Bridge Park, in Sylva. This event is part of the 2017 International Observe the Moon Night events. Faculty from both schools […]
Residents invited to Oct. 26 meeting about MLK Jr. Drive paving project
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville Public Works will repave the entirety of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as part of its fiscal year 2017-18 road resurfacing projects. This project will include milling the street down, laying a new gravel base, repaving of street and replacing sidewalks, gutters and stormwater pipes and driveway cut-ins. […]
Buncombe Co. Recreation Services hosts fall hikes to Lane Pinnacle, High Windy
From Buncombe County Recreation Services: Buncombe County Recreation Services and Go Hike NC Fall Hikes Following the popularity of the summer Go Hike NC series, Buncombe County Recreation Services has added additional fall and winter community hikes. The hikes will offer some beautiful scenery along the Blue Ridge Parkway and breathtaking views of eastern Buncombe […]
City of Hendersonville offers paper shredding, Drug Take Back and food drive Oct. 27
Press release from City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville will sponsor a secure, Shred Day for City residents on Friday, October 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in the parking lot of Patton Park, 59 E. Clairmont Drive. Shred It, Inc, will have their shredding truck in the parking lot to allow residents to […]
French Broad Vignerons to host inaugural WNC Winery Conference
PRESS RELEASE from French Broad Vignerons: The French Broad Vignerons are announcing their first Western North Carolina Winery Conference on Monday, November 6, at 9:AM at the Silver Fork Winery in centrally located in Morganton, NC. This conference is specifically targeted to the wineries of the Western North Carolina region including the mountains and western Piedmont and Appalachian wineries. The conference is open […]
Land Of Sky Regional Council hosts 51st annual banquet Oct. 25
From the Land Of Sky Regional Council: Land of Sky Regional Council’s 51st Annual Banquet “Collaboration Accelerating Competitiveness” is the theme for Land of Sky Regional Council’s 51st Annual Banquet to be held on Wednesday, October 25, at Blue Ridge Community College in Henderson County. Television host and entrepreneur Tiffany Ervin will Emcee the event, […]
Mast General and Merrell Footwear partner on Food for Kids
Press release from Mast General: ASHEVILLE, HENDERSONVILLE, WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — If you could do one thing that would help a child do better in school, have a better outlook on life, and be better able to fight disease, would you do it? Having enough to eat helps with all three of those situations and more. […]
Pardee UNC Health Care to host free UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn event, Oct. 27
Press release from UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a free UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn video conference event for anyone in the community interested in learning more about breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment. The session, “An Update on Breast Cancer: Prevention, Treatment and Survivorship,” will take place on Friday, Oct. […]
Grand opening of ArtLab NC in Brevard, Oct. 27
Press release: WHAT: ArtLab grand opening activities October 27 (during the Brevard Fourth Friday Art Walk), October 28 (during Halloween Fest) and October 31(Halloween Trick-or-Treat) ArtLab will offer classes, workshops, private instruction, and special events related to a wide variety of creative endeavors. WHERE: 156 South Broad Street, Brevard, N.C. WHEN: Friday, October 27, at […]
Grove Arcade’s Winter Wonderland begins Nov. 17
Press release: The historic Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville is a distinctive place to visit any time of year. From Nov. 17 to Jan. 4, Grove Arcade guests also can recapture the holiday magic of yesteryear with the annual Winter Wonderland celebration. The Nov. 17 opening-night festivities from 5-8 p.m. include a Deck the Halls […]
Ralston Fox Smith announces solo exhibition at Pink Dog Creative
Press release from Ralston Fox Smith: Asheville, NC contemporary artist, Ralston Fox Smith, is proud to announce a solo exhibition of his paintings at Pink Dog Gallery (348 Depot Street) in Asheville’s River Arts District. The show, Furtherance, will run from November 10th through December 17th, with an opening reception on November 10th from 6-9pm. […]
Transgender Day of Remembrance to be held Nov. 20
Press release from Tranzmission: Asheville, N.C. – Our local nonbinary and transgender community’s observance of the 19th International Transgender Day of Remembrance will be held at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20. Volunteer attendees will take turns reading aloud the names of those lost to transphobic violence over […]
Asheville Sister Cities to hold fundraiser for study abroad scholarships
Press release from Asheville Sister Cities: Asheville Sister Cities, Inc. (ASCI) is holding its biggest annual event, the Global Glitz, on Saturday, November 4 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Century Room at Pack’s Tavern in downtown Asheville. This event raises money to benefit the organization’s scholarship program, which provides area students the opportunity […]
Mission Hospital receives top marks for joint replacement program
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October 23, 2017) – Mission Health today applauded the remarkable achievements of Mission Hospital and the Asheville Surgery Center as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published its Year 1 Results for the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model. Mission Hospital was one […]
Virgola oyster & wine bar to donate 10 percent of all sales on Oct. 24 to Habitat For Humanity
From Virgola: VIRGOLA PROUDLY SUPPORTS ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ASHEVILLE, NC, October 19, 2017 — Virgola, an oysters & Italian wine bar, announces its support of Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. Virgola understands the vital role that Asheville businesses play in addressing issues affecting the community, and proudly supports the work that Habitat for […]