Press release from Spirit Airlines: WHAT: To help celebrate new service out of Asheville Regional Airport starting Sept. 6, Spirit Airlines is rewarding a nonprofit organization which serves the community. Spirit is showcasing four deserving Buncombe County nonprofits whose work truly demonstrates the Giving Spirit. Beginning Aug. 8, Spirit is giving the community the chance to […]
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Celebrate National S’mores Day with the Girl Scouts on Aug. 10
Press release from Pam Cook Communications: The public is invited to join Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont on Friday, August 10 from 3-7 p.m. for a National S’mores Day Celebration. During this drop-in, free event, girls and their families can enjoy fun activities, complete badge work, play games and of course, enjoy a s’more! All […]
2019 Power of the Purse to feature soccer champion Abby Wambach
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: Abby Wambach, two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, is the featured speaker for The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s (CFWNC) 15th Annual Power of the Purse®. Reservations for the May 21, 2019, event can be made beginning March 2019 at www.cfwnc.org. […]
Horsehair sale and demonstrations at The Village Potters, Sept. 8
Press release from The Village Potters: The Village Potters will host two Horsehair Firing Sale and Demonstration events to raise funds toward the purchase of a traveling, teaching Raku Kiln. The kiln will be used in the Advanced Ceramics Program at The Village Potters, and taken to festivals and events for workshops and demonstrations. The […]
The Asheville Opry at The Asheville Masonic Temple, Aug. 18
Press release from Red Rover Booking: Local Asheville booking agency Red Rover Booking has teamed up with Revelry: Unique Downtown Events to deliver The Asheville Opry at The Asheville Masonic Temple. This three-part series will feature classic country and honky tonk covers from “World War II through Watergate”. The series kicks off on Saturday, August […]
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park celebrates 10th annual Flock to the Rock
Press release from Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock Park: Birds of a feather are sure to flock together during Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park’s 10th Annual Flock to the Rock. Western North Carolina’s premier birding event kicks off with a pre-registered Early Morning Bird Walk starting at 7:45 a.m. After all, the early […]
APD requests assistance to locate missing person
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing person, Alissa Gustafson. Gustafson was last seen on August 6 at the park in front of the Walmart shopping center on Bleachery Boulevard. She is described as a white female, 21 years of age, 5’7″ tall and weighing […]
UNC Asheville receives a bequest of $2.5 million
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has received a bequest of $2.5 million from the estate of Sally Birge, an Asheville native who died last year at the age of 80 in Pasadena, California, where she had lived and worked as a successful real estate agent. Birge had no surviving relatives and decided to […]
World music and sacred poetry celebration at White Horse, Aug. 18
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: Kalimba master Kevin Spears has become a familiar and beloved figure at the White Horse Black Mountain through “Masters of the Moment”, an innovative concert series that pairs Spears with various collaborators in an atmosphere that encourages improvisation and exploration. Spoken word and song become part of the […]
Green Opportunities accepting students for YouthBuild construction training program
Press release from Green Opportunities: Asheville-based nonprofit Green Opportunities (GO) is recruiting 16-24-year-old Buncombe County residents for its YouthBuild training program, a tuition-free pre-apprenticeship program designed for out-of-school youth. GO’s next YouthBuild training cycle will begin on September 10, 2018 with a week-long program orientation. GO was one of 77 programs from across the country […]
Morganton Festival, Sept. 7 and 8
Press release from City of Morganton Main Street: Join Morganton in celebrating 37 years of the Morganton Festival sponsored by Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge! The free festival features free music all day plus national country acts, a NEW Indie Stage, Kid Zone fun with rides and games, and food for all ages, plus over […]
Arrow Sound Barnburner series in Fletcher launches Aug. 24
Press release: Arrow Sound Studios introduces the Arrow Sound Barnburner show series in beautiful downtown Fletcher. On Friday, August 24, we are scheduled to welcome Pat Reedy and the Longtime Goners from Nashville. Pat Reedy is a real honky tonker with miles and years of working his craft, making traditional country as alive as ever. […]
Nikki Giovanni to be keynote speaker at WCU’s New Student Convocation, Aug. 17
Press release from Western Carolina University: Western Carolina University will officially welcome the incoming freshman class and new transfer students at the annual New Student Convocation beginning 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center. The keynote speaker will be acclaimed poet and civil rights activist Nikki Giovanni, a National Book Award […]
Document shred and drug take back event at Ingles Market in Mills River on Aug. 17
Press release from media consultant: Mills River – Document Shred & Drug Take Back Event at Ingles Market Friday, August 17th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm TRIAD Henderson County, Town of Mills River, Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU), the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Hope Rx will offer FREE Document Shred and Drug Take […]
Blue Horizons Project to present clean energy workshop at Asheville campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University Aug. 7
Press release from the Asheville Living Building Challenge: LBC Asheville and Green Built Alliance will be hosting a presentation with the Blue Horizons Project on clean energy. Tuesday, August 7 4:30PM – 6:30PM Lenoir-Rhyne University, 36 Montford Avenue, Room 314. https://bluehorizonsproject.com/event/setting-the-course-for-clean-energy/ The Blue Horizons Project is having a clean energy workshop with a special focus […]
Henderson County Public Schools receives $40,000 in state grants for “Community of Code”
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Henderson County Public Schools received $40,000 of the $800,000 granted to 16 districts this month through the N.C. General Assembly’s second round of Coding and Mobile App Development Grant Program. The state grants support partnerships with local businesses to help schools develop computer science, coding and mobile app […]
Cherokee Heritage Day returns to Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Aug. 11
Press release from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian: One Saturday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Museum of the Cherokee Indian offers a family-friendly fun day of free cultural activities, including traditional dancing, storytelling, cultural arts demonstrations, genealogy workshops, hands-on craft workshops and more. Traditional food is available on-site, weather […]
The Joseph Initiative hosts Dr. Dwight Mullen for Aug. 23 storytelling event
Press release from The Joseph Initiative: On August 23, The Joseph Initiative is hosting their 3rd “What’s Your Story?” Storytelling Event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lenoir Rhyne University. The guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Dwight Mullen, a political science professor at UNC Asheville. It’s easy to see that our […]
ASAP to host inaugural Healthy Eating in Practice Conference, Aug. 26-29
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASHEVILLE, NC (August 6, 2018)—More than 60 leaders in nutrition, health, and food will be presenting and sharing knowledge at the Healthy Eating in Practice Conference August 26-29, 2018, at The Omni Grove Park Inn. The conference welcomes speakers of both national and local significance including leading practitioners, […]
Volunteer at The 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games
Press release from Tryon International Equestrian Center: When the world comes to Tryon September 11-23 for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG), more than 2,000 volunteers will make this global event possible, and Tryon International Equestrian Center invites you to get involved! Whether you’re our neighbor or travel here from around the world, you […]
Sixth annual mental health summit focused on veterans held Aug. 10
Announcement from Charles George VA Medical Center: Mental Health Wellness is for everyone. We all can benefit from tools and techniques to fortify our mental health. Our keynote speaker this year is Kevin Rumley, Marine Veteran and Coordinator for the Buncombe County Veteran’s Treatment Court. RSVP is required! Please RSVP via 828-298-7911 x2009, or laura.tugman@va.gov. […]