Press release from T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating: Eating disorders can affect anyone, anywhere. #NEDAwareness Week, spearheaded by the National Eating Disorders Association (nationaleatingdisorders.org), is an opportunity to engage people in conversation and share resources about food, body image, and exercise issues. This year’s theme is “Let’s Get Real.” T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating, a member […]
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Plant restaurant earns spot on PETA’s Top 10 Vegan Sweet Treats list
Press release from PETA: Asheville, N.C. — Just in time for Valentine’s Day, PETA has selected the Top 10 Vegan Sweet Treats from restaurants and bakeries across the U.S., and Asheville’s Plant has secured a (sweet) spot on the list, thanks to its delectable cannolo. The award-winning pastry features candied-orange vegan ricotta tucked inside a […]
The Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 16-19
Press release from BCDC Ideas: The 21st annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is taking place February 16 to 19 in North Carolina communities and across the globe – in backyards, parks, nature centers, on hiking trails, school grounds, balconies and beaches—anywhere you find birds. “This is a great opportunity for bird lovers of all […]
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents 8th annual {Re}HAPPENING
Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: Since 2010, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) has hosted {Re}HAPPENING, inspired by John Cage’s 1952 Theatre Piece No. 1, an unscripted performance at Black Mountain College considered by many to be the first Happening. The 8th annual {Re}HAPPENING will reshape a singular annual art event by offering the […]
Central United Methodist Church presents: Stories On Church Street
Press release from Central United Methodist Church: As Asheville’s Central United Methodist Church continues their 180th anniversary celebration they look back on their roots in the community and what better way to reflect on the past than through the wonderful art of storytelling. In the mid 1980’s, Central United Methodist Church served as one of […]
Brevard College Theatre presents: Brother Wolf
Press release from Brevard College: On Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7:00 p.m., Brevard College Theatre will open their production of “Brother Wolf” a musical drama adapted by Preston Lane with original music by Lauren Dossett. The show will run in The Porter Center for Performing Arts’ Black Box Theatre. Additional performances will be on Feb. […]
Project Access expands to Madison County
Press release from the Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation: In 1996, Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation (WCMSF) and its physician leaders recognized the need to create a model of care that ensured all community members had access to preventive and specialty care, and to address the ever-widening chasm of health disparity in the […]
T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating to host annual HEAL Conference March 2
Press release from T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating: T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating is hosting the 11th annual HEAL (Healthy Eating and Living) Conference on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. at Ambrose West, 312 Haywood Road in Asheville. The conference will offer dynamic speakers and connection for participants as well as continuing education. The […]
Land of Sky Senior Companion Volunteer recruitment underway
Press release from Land of Sky Regional Council: Are you willing to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours a week, are age 55 or better, have an annual income of no more than $24,120, and willing to serve older adults who want to remain living independently at home? Volunteers are being recruited to serve with the […]
4th Annual Goodwill Fashion Show set for April 27
Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: It’s time once again for the annual “Color Me Goodwill” Fashion Show, and this year’s event promises to be the best yet. Sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, “Color Me Goodwill” features six local designers who will showcase garments that they have made from materials purchased […]
Cherokee Museum celebrates “Hungry Moon,” Feb. 10
Press release from Museum of the Cherokee Indian: Visit the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday, Feb. 10, for a day of fun cultural activities celebrating the Cherokee month of Kagali, known as the “Hungry Moon.” Activities are free of charge, sponsored by the Museum and the North Carolina Arts Council. This month’s free workshops […]
T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating hosts 11th annual HEAL Conference, March 2
Press release from T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating: T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating is hosting the 11th annual HEAL Conference on Friday, March 2, 8:45am-4:45pm, at Ambrose West, 312 Haywood Road in Asheville. The HEAL Conference provides education on disordered eating and its treatment to professionals and to the general public. Experts will present on cutting-edge […]
A-B Tech Veterinary Technology program makes national list
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: A-B Tech’s Veterinary Medical Technology program has been ranked 37th nationally by TheBestColleges.org’s Top 50 Veterinary Technician programs. The team at TheBestColleges.org strives to connect prospective students with the best degree programs available. This year, they reviewed all accredited veterinary technician degree programs in the U.S. to select 50 that provide […]
UNC Asheville hosts Chinese New Year Celebration on Feb. 13
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will celebrate the Chinese New Year on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 4-5:30 p.m., in the Sherrill Center, Ingles Mountain View Room. This celebration, which will include music, tastes of traditional Chinese New Year foods, and more, is free and open to everyone. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the […]
Conserving Carolina hosts Tryon symposium on protecting equestrian lands, Feb. 27
Press release from Conserving Carolina: Conserving Carolina is hosting a free symposium, Our Changing Equestrian Landscape, on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) in Tryon. The symposium will feature land conservation advocate David Twiggs, Executive Director of the Master of Foxhounds Association. North Carolina leads the nation in rate of loss of […]
United Way, VFW Post 4309 team for Trivia Challenge and Dance fundraiser March 10 in Brevard
Press release from United Way of Transylvania County: There are still tickets available for the Trivia Challenge and Dance on Saturday, March 10. The event represents a collaboration between United Way of Transylvania County (UWTC) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4309. The two non-profits are teaming up to share resources and outcomes for […]
East Asheville sidewalk project to provide connectivity to Biltmore Village
Press release from City of Asheville: Residents of Asheville’s Oakley neighborhood will soon get a new pedestrian connection from their neighborhood to Biltmore Village. In advance, City staff want to show plans to Oakley residents during an open house to discuss the project. The discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at the […]
Safelight names John Lauterbach new Executive Director
Press release from Safelight: Safelight’s Board of Directors announces the selection of John Lauterbach as the new Executive Director of Safelight. Lauterbach joins the organization with a career that has been dedicated to developing and providing programs and services for abused and neglected children and their families. Most recently, he was the Executive Director of […]
All facilities open at Mission Pardee Health Campus
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care announced this morning that all facilities at the Mission Pardee Health campus are open and operating on normal business hours. This includes the YMCA, Pardee Urgent Care, all physician practices, Southeastern Sports Medicine, and Pardee Rehabilitation and Aquatic Therapy. Pardee officials will provide bottled water […]
APD requesting public assistance to locate missing person, Sylvia Kennedy
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing person, Sylvia Kennedy. Family Preservation Services last spoke with Kennedy on Jan. 16. She was reported missing yesterday, Feb. 6. Sylvia Kennedy is described as a Native American female, approximately 5’6″ tall, 200 lbs., with dark hair and dark […]
NC Child report: Giving birth in Buncombe County a risky business
Press release from NC Child: North Carolina’s persistently high fetal and infant mortality rates require new strategies to make further progress ensuring successful pregnancies and healthy births, according to a new report from NC Child. To improve birth outcomes, policymakers should close the health insurance coverage gap to promote maternal health pre- and post-conception. “By utilizing […]