From a press release: Asheville Area Chamber’s Homecoming Job Fair Employers Announced Job seekers with a New Year’s resolution of advancing their career in 2015 can start with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 9th Annual Homecoming Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Presented by The Omni Grove […]
From a press release: Hickory chef scores national recognition for Good Food Awards Highland Avenue Restaurant’s Chef Kyle McKnight and EcoFriendly Foods Co-founder, Bev Eggleston have scored their second nomination for a Good Food Award. The awards, which recognize the best of America’s growing movement of socially conscious food entrepreneurs, will be handed out in […]
RiverLink is submitting an application to become an Accredited Land Trust. The period for public comment is now open.
From a press release: Bee City USA celebrates four new towns as Bee Cities 2014 was a year to celebrate! After launching Bee City USA® in Asheville in 2012, we invited other cities to join the movement to provide more and healthier habitat for imperiled pollinators. More than 50 grassroots organizers have contacted Bee City […]
PRESS RELEASE ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 30, 2014) – Mission Health is restricting visitors to its hospitals due to an increase in reported influenza-like illnesses throughout North Carolina. Only immediate family members over the age of 12 will be permitted in patient care areas. Mission Health is asking friends and family of patients to limit visitations based […]
From a press release: Start the new year with connection. Learn effective, empathic communication skills that can transform relationships by connecting at the heart, helping everyone’s needs get met. The free class, offered by Cathy Holt, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 6, 7-9 p.m., at the West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road. The class is to help […]
From Ramblist: Six ways to experience Asheville off the beaten path Searching for unique, off the beaten path experiences can at times become a challenging task. In Asheville, the search started with trying to veer away from the usual suspects of the art, music and beer scene. But, omitting some of these wouldn’t be staying […]
From a press release: Give where you live, support local jobs skills training and get a tax credit Donating used goods is one of the fastest and easiest ways to help the community. During this busy holiday season, we are all mindful of honoring family commitments, meeting financial obligations, and finding just the right gift […]
From a press release: “O3 Health & Fitness” Becomes “Inspire Personal Fitness” Inspire Personal Fitness will open its doors to the public for a grand re-opening event Thursday, Jan. 22, 4-8 pm. This event is to announce and celebrate the official re-branding of “O3 Health & Fitness” as “Inspire Personal Fitness.” The name and brand change […]
From a press release: Buncombe County Environmental Health is partnering with the NC Radon program to provide free short-term radon test kits in recognition of National Radon Action Month. A limited supply of free radon test kits are available beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 30 Valley Street, Asheville, until supplies […]
From a press release: Asheville Community Theatre raises funds for a new stage floor We’ve heard from so many of you that you’ve been impressed with the intricate and large-scale dance numbers in many of our musicals. In order to better support (literally!) the amazing work of the dancers, we need to replace our stage […]
From a press release: Asheville Art Museum presents documentary series on abstraction artists, Jan. 6-Mar. 15 As part of the its commitment to new media and education through film, the Asheville Art Museum has curated a series of art house documentaries that intimately explore the lives and careers of several artists represented in the exhibition […]
From a press release: TC Arts Council’s Call for Visual Artists for Exhibits in 2015 The Transylvania Community Arts Council invites visual artists to enter their artwork in two open exhibits in 2015. In February the open call exhibit is entitled “WOOD, WIND & WATER.” Any medium will be accepted as long as it fits […]
PRESS RELEASE from Burial Beer Co. December 24, 2014: We are beyond thrilled to announce the release of our Skillet Donut Stout. After months off the taps, we brewed this breakfast stout on our new 10-barrel system. Skillet Donut Stout description: Cold black iron. Never decaying, it is held to the fire to unearth impeccable […]
Press Release From Burial Beer Co.: December 24, 2014: We are beyond thrilled to announce the release of our skillet donut stout. After months off of the taps, we brewed this breakfast stout on our new 10-barrel system. Skillet donut stout description: Cold black iron. Never decaying, it is held to the fire to unearth […]
From press release ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 29, 2014) – Mission Health and The Blood Connection of Greenville, South Carolina have entered into an agreement through which The Blood Connection will be the sole provider of blood to Mission Health, as well as conducting local blood drives in all areas where Mission Health is present. This […]
Monday, December 29, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. WNC […]
From Hendersonville Times-News: By Nathaniel Axtell A documentary about mountain music by a filmmaking couple from Henderson County will debut Jan. 29 on North Carolina public television, featuring four-time Grammy winning musician David Holt and opening with a shot on Bearwallow Mountain. Called “David Holt’s State of Music,” the hour-long documentary by filmmakers and photographers […]
News & Observer reports: Next year, officials hope to make more headway on the 1,000-mile Mountains-to-Sea State Trail by commissioning a master plan, and a nonprofit group is working on a comprehensive hiker’s guide. So far, 600 miles of trail has been completed… The nonprofit group Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail says as […]
Some clips from “UP,” an Asheville Aerial Arts Production, “We will be bringing this show to the Asheville Community Theatre January 2015…”
Asheville’s passion for green homes and tiny houses is in full evidence in this video tour of Laura and Matt’s 120 sq. ft. home that they built themselves outside of town.
