Press release from PARI “Our second EcoBots program will involve modifying EcoBots to clear challenges more effectively,” said PARI Education Director Christi Whitworth. “Attendance at our first EcoBots program last month is not required because for new girls we will provide base model EcoBots so they can join in the fun. The SciGirls will also […]
News Bulletins
UNC Asheville to Hold Holiday Ceramic and Art Sale
Press release from UNC Asheville News Service UNC Asheville’s art department will hold its annual holiday sale of ceramics, glass and other art objects from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, located on the ground floor of Owen Hall. The sale is open […]
Public-private partnership helps restores hundreds of acres in Grandfather Ranger District
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina Kristin Bail, forest supervisor of the U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina, today announced that a coalition of conservation organizations helped to restore hundreds of acres across the Grandfather Ranger District by treating invasive plants and performing other work over the […]
Asheville on Bikes invites public along for parade ride
Here’s the message from Asheville on Bikes, via the advocacy group’s email newsletter: This Saturday, November 17! If you’re sad that the next Pumpkin Pedaller is a whole year away, Asheville on Bikes presents you with yet another opportunity to don a costume and get on your bike. Our theme this year is “Alice in […]
Red Cross volunteers return to Western Carolinas from Sandy response
Here’s the press release from the Red Cross: Western Carolinas Region, Tuesday, November 13, 2012 —As the American Red Cross moves into its third week of providing relief to those affected by Superstorm Sandy, volunteers who were deployed from the Western Carolinas region are beginning to return from their disaster response assignments. As of today, […]
WE DO Campaign announces January actions with new video
Here’s the info and video via the Campaign for Southern Equality’s YouTube page: In January of 2013, the Campaign for Southern Equality will be traveling across multiple Southern states for Stage 4 of the WE DO Campaign. The WE DO Campaign involves LGBT couples requesting — and being denied — marriage licenses in their hometowns […]
UNCA to hold holiday ceramic and art sale Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Image courtesy of UNC Asheville News Services Press release From UNC Asheville News Services UNC Asheville’s art department will hold its annual holiday sale of ceramics, glass and other art objects from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, located on the ground floor […]
City of Asheville announces Thanksgiving closings
Press release From the City of Asheville City of Asheville Thanksgiving holiday schedule Asheville city government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage and recycling collection will be suspended Thursday, Nov. 22. Customers with Thursday garbage collection will have trash collected Friday, Nov. 23. […]
Eblen Charities: Help us give 1,000 turkeys to people in need on Thanksgiving
Press release From the Eblen Charities Newsletter Thanksgiving is a time for all of us to reflect on the things that we, our families, and friends have to be thankful for and the blessings that we have received during the past year. But the past few years have been especially difficult for so many in […]
New and green: Appalachian Ranger District office in Mars Hill now open, U.S. Forest Service says
Press release U.S. Forest Service MARS HILL, N.C., Nov. 13, 2012 – The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina today announced that the new, environmentally friendly Appalachian Ranger District office in Mars Hill, N.C., is now open. The address is 632 Manor Rd., phone: (828) 689-9694. The Forest Service designed the facility to […]
Local educators earn Mars Hill College Alumni Leadership awards
Heidi Allison, principal of Barnardsville Elementary School in Buncombe County, and Miranda Wheeler, math teacher at Cane River Middle School in Yancey County, are the 2012 recipients of the Mars Hill College Educational Alumni Leadership Awards. The awards were presented at a banquet on October 27 on the campus of Mars Hill College. Educational Alumni […]
Mills River Presbyterian series: “Close encounters of the spiritual kind” (Christian mystics)
Press release from Mills River Presbyterian Church Mills River Presbyterian Church will host a series of two one-hour informative study classes in December entitled “Close Encounters of the Christian Kind: Christian Mystics.” The sessions are free and all adults in the Asheville and Hendersonville areas are invited to participate from 6:00pm to 7:00pm on December […]
Vance Craft Explosion event set for Sunday, Nov. 18
Press release From Vance Elementary Parent Team The fifth annual Vance Craft Explosion will be held on Sunday, November 18, at Vance Elementary School, 98 Sulphur Springs Road, 12-5 pm. The craft fair will have over 20 vendors including Herron Street Pottery, Roly Poly Crafts, Mug Monsters, Carrie Turner Photography, and Steam Funk Leather Emporium. […]
UNCA hosts water fluoride talk tonight at 7 p.m.
Press release From the UNCA Student Environmental Center Why do we have fluoride in the public water supply and is it good for us or are there risks? A public 2 on 2 “discussion” will be held Monday, November 12th at 7:00 PM at UNCA in Asheville, North Carolina with doors opening at 6:15. The […]
UNC Asheville 2012 Weather Calendar goes on sale
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: Just in time for the winter weather season, UNC Asheville offers the 2012 Western North Carolina Weather Calendar, complete with daily average high and low temperatures, phases of the moon and daily sunrise and sunset times. Published by UNC Asheville’s Atmospheric Sciences Department, the unique 12-month calendar features […]
Wellness day and health fair event planned for Saturday, Dec. 1
Press release From the City of Asheville Asheville, NC – Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host a free community Wellness Day and Health Fair, on Saturday, December 1, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the Stephens-Lee RecreationCenter, 30 George Washington Carver Street. The event features interactive health information booths, various fitness classes […]
Asheville Public Art and Cultural Commission cancels Nov. 22 and Dec. 27 meetings
Press release From the City of Asheville Asheville, NC – The Asheville Public Art & Cultural Commission has cancelled its regular monthly meeting for Thursday, November 22 and December 27 at 4:00 p.m. The Public Art & Cultural Commission will resume meeting on January 24 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall in the 1st floor […]
Ramsey thanks supporters
Republican Nathan Ramsey sent this message via his campaign’s email newsletter thanking supporters for electing him to the N.C. House. Ramsey defeated Democratic challenger Susan Wilson to win the seat in District 115, which includes much of eastern Buncombe County. Dear Friends, I am extremely humbled and honored to be elected to serve the people […]
Moffitt thanks supporters
Republican Rep. Tim Moffitt posted this Nov. 10 message to his Facebook page thanking supporters for reelecting him to the N.C. House. Moffitt defeated Democratic challenger Jane Whilden to retain his seat in District 116, which includes much of western Buncombe County. Words simply can’t express the appreciation I feel for the great outpouring of […]
Slight earthquake felt in West Asheville
Tremors from an earthquake centered in Kentucky were felt by many in West Asheville around noon on Sat. Nov 10. This is the second earthquake to be felt in our region in the past month. There was one centered in McDowell County on Oct. 29
Youth OUTright offers scholarships for creating change conference
Full announcement from Youth OUTright: ASHEVILLE, NC…November 9, 2012…Youth OUTright, WNC, Inc., is offering scholarships for the 2013 Creating Change conference. Creating Change is the premier annual organizing and skills-building event for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and their allies. The conference is run by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and […]