Email from Dancing Bear Toys owner Sarah Evers: We’re Dancing Bear Toys, a family owned toy store with locations in Asheville (at 518 Kenilworth Road) and Hendersonville. Last week, we posted a video to our Instagram page of our own version of the Olympic sport, “curling,” with a BB8 robot from the Star Wars franchise. […]
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Asheville City Schools releases statement on student safety
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Sent on behalf of the Superintendent and Asheville City Schools Board of Education February 19, 2018 Greetings Students, Staff and Families, Safety for our students and staff is extremely important and will always be our top priority. We strive to always remain vigilant and to maintain a high state of […]
Six new heritage trees approved by Hendersonville City Council
Press release from Hendersonville Tree Board: When the City of Hendersonville established its Heritage Tree program in 1990, eight trees were soon so designated in various neighborhoods around town. During the next decade, a few more applications dribbled in. Recently, however, six new Heritage Trees were approved by City Council, and another is under consideration, after applications […]
Organizations to present four-part series on workings of local government
Press release from The League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County: The League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County, Pisgah Legal Services, and Children First/Communities in Schools have joined together to present Civics 101. This series provides an opportunity for any community to learn about the roles and decision-making processes of our local governments and how citizens […]
T.C. Roberson High School bands receives $1,000 for contributions to ABCCM blanket drive
From ABCCM: Ingles Markets and ABCCM Present T.C. Roberson High School Bands with $1,000 for Tools for Schools ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The T.C. Roberson High School Bands have won $1,000 to be put toward Tools for Schools through the Safe & Warm Campaign presented by Ingles Markets, Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) and iHeartMedia. […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center hosts presentation on spring hiking March 1
From the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: Get Hiking Tips for Spring at Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Along with its 490 miles of road, the Blue Ridge Parkway boasts 369 miles of hiking trails, so one of the most daunting tasks facing hikers may be choosing which trail to explore. This season, ask experienced […]
Pardee UNC Health Care recognized for chest pain center accreditation
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: The American College of Cardiology has recognized Pardee UNC Health Care for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Pardee has been awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients […]
Council on Aging of Buncombe County joins national network connecting seniors to benefits programs
Press release from Council on Aging of Buncombe County: The Council on Aging of Buncombe County is now part of the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) network dedicated to helping people with Medicare improve their financial outlook by enrolling in programs to help them afford health care, prescriptions, food, and more. Nationally, half of […]
Health Department announces revised immunization clinic hours
Press release from Henderson County Department of Health: The Department of Public Health’s Immunization Clinic is revising its weekly hours of operation. Effective Wednesday, February 21, walk-in hours for immunizations will operate on the following schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. On Wednesdays, the walk-in […]
Isis Music Hall hosts fundraiser for Lloyd Johnson Foundation March 29
From event organizers: Lloyd’s Large Time – A Fundraiser for the Lloyd Johnson Foundation ASHEVILLE, NC — Wherever bluegrass bellowed, Lloyd Johnson followed. In honor of the life and musical spirit of this WNC native, Isis Music Hall hosts Lloyd’s Large Time: A Benefit for the Lloyd Johnson Foundation Thursday, March 29. “My dad was […]
Grandfather Mountain to offer adult field courses on birds, weather, geology, more
Press release from the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: At Grandfather Mountain, education is literally a top priority. After all, when your classroom is a mile high, the sky is the limit. Even for grown-ups. The Linville, N.C.-based nature preserve and attraction is bringing its Adult Field Courses series back for 2018, offering participants the chance […]
Friends of the Smokies celebrates new office location with public reception Feb. 28
From the Friends of the Smokies: Celebrate Reopening of North Carolina Office of Friends of the Smokies ASHEVILLE, NC – Please join Friends of the Smokies on Wednesday, February 28 to celebrate the reopening and relocation of their North Carolina office in downtown Asheville. The event begins at 4 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at […]
Asheville Community Theatre offers Hawaii vacation as prize in fundraiser raffle
From Asheville Community Theatre: Win a fabulous trip for two! Asheville Community Theatre is sending a lucky winner to Hawaii! (Hint: it could be you!) Hawaii Raffle tickets are $50 each – only 500 tickets will be sold! Tickets available only through March 4, 2018! Prize includes: Flights: 2 round trip Business Class tickets from […]
Tillis lauds National Park Service decision to provide $35.2 million for Swain Co. North Shore Road settlement
From the Office of Senator Thom Tillis: Tillis Applauds Remaining $35.2 Million Request for Swain County in Budget Proposal Requested $20 Million for FY2019, remaining $15.2 Million for FY2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the Trump Administration for requesting that the National Park Service (NPS) provide Swain County with funds to […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Gamma Gamma Omega Chapter hosts 110th Founders’ Day luncheon Feb. 18
From event organizers: ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY’s Gamma Gamma Omega Chapter Honors Six Members of the Community During their Annual Founders’ Day Celebration Asheville – On Sunday, February 18, at 2:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of St. James AME Church (44 Hildebrand Street, Asheville, NC) members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Gamma Gamma […]
UNC Asheville holds Run/Walk for Pi (and pie) to promote mathematics March 18
From UNC Asheville: A Run/Walk for Pi (and Pie) at UNC Asheville, March 18 UNC Asheville will host a Pi Run/Walk on Sunday, March 18, in celebration of Pi Day that occurs earlier in the week. The 3.14-mile fun run on UNC Asheville’s Straus Track is open to everyone, with a registration fee of $5 […]
Darin Waters receives Old North State Award from Governor Cooper
Press release from UNC Asheville: The following news release was issued by the office of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper on Feb. 15, 2018. Among those honored by the governor is Darin Waters, UNC Asheville assistant professor of history and special assistant to the chancellor for community outreach and engagement: Today, Governor Roy Cooper recognized and […]
Mars Hill University celebrates Americana traditions during Roots Music Week, June 24-30
From Mars Hill University: MARS HILL UNIVERSITY TO INTRODUCE ROOTS MUSIC WEEK The thriving Americana music scene is as eclectic and varied as the people who enjoy it. But what many devotees of the genre may not realize are the deep connections that today’s acoustic music draws from American traditional styles and genres. Exploring these […]
Ivy River Partners, Mountain Valleys RC&D host “Shade Your Stream” workshop March 9
From the Ivy River Partners: Shade your Stream: Backyard Stream Repair Workshop and Livestake Giveaway March 9 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Madison County Extension Office and Mars Hill Elementary School Content Adapted from Article by Wendy Patoprsty, Blue Ridge Conservancy Have you ever wondered how to care for your stream, but […]
Experiential poetic sound workshop with Emilia Phillips, April 14
Press release from Flatiron Writers Room: This Darksome Burn: Experiential Poetic Sound with Emilia Phillips Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. Flatiron Writers Room 5 Covington Street Asheville, NC 28806 Gerard Manley Hopkins’s “Inversnaid,” a poem from which our course title is taken, relies upon sounds and cadence as much as concrete […]
Weekend of dance works by female choreographers, March 2-4
Press release: Women’s Work: A Weekend of Dance Works by Female Choreographers Mar 2-4, 2018 at BeBe Theatre at 20 Commerce Street Asheville, NC. On the first weekend of March, Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre (ACDT) and Kathleen Meyers Leiner will host Women’s Work, a weekend of original dance theatre works by female choreographers in recognition […]