Dozens of kids from Western North Carolina will be representing the state at Mt. Hood Oregon this summer as they hone their skills as ski racers.
News Bulletins
The Writers’ Workshop list of upcoming classes, contests
Press release: The Writers’ Workshop is offering classes and contests for beginning and experienced writers Each class meets on Saturdays, 10-4 pm, at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville. Registration is in advance only, at twwoa.org. Classes are $75 each, or $70 for Workshop members. Financial assistance is available for low-income writers. For more info, contact writersw@gmail.com […]
Eat Local Shop Local to help local businesses, United Way
Press release: Eat Local Shop Local to Help Local Businesses and United Way Eat Local Shop Local is United Way of Transylvania County’s annual fund-raiser focusing on keeping things local. At this point, 34 restaurants, retailers and other businesses have signed on to take part in Eat Local Shop Local on Saturday, May 13. Participating […]
Thai Friendship Dinner at Blossom to benefit Folkmoot
Press release: Thai Friendship Dinner at Blossom Benefits Folkmoot Blossom on Main will host a Folkmoot Thai Friendship Dinner on Thursday, May 18, 2107. 10% of proceeds will benefit Folkmoot’s year-round programming initiatives. Blossom is located in downtown Waynesville, 128 N. Main Street. Thai Friendship Dinner night begins at 6:00 p.m. and includes a fun […]
Biltmore Industries celebrates 100 years at Grovewood Village
Press release: 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Biltmore Industries’ home at Grovewood Village in Asheville! A centennial celebration will take place Saturday, June 17 from 12 – 5pm, which will include a special exhibition of fiber art by 7 regional weavers, artist demonstrations, guided history tours, a cake cutting ceremony, and a historical presentation […]
United Way joins local letter carriers for Stamp Out Hunger
Press release: United Way Joins Local Letter Carriers to Collect Food for the Hungry Food Drive Stocks Shelves of Henderson County Foodbanks HENDERSONVILLE, NC, MAY 9, 2017 – Across our community and throughout the nation, Letter Carriers will be gathering non-perishable food donations while delivering the mail on Saturday, May 13th as part of the […]
Park Ridge Health Hosts a Free Lunch & Learn Event May 31: Sun safety, skin cancer and aging skin
Press release: May is National Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Park Ridge Health is joining the efforts to increase cancer awareness and prevention with its free Lunch & Learn series. On Wednesday, May 31, the community is invited to learn more about choosing the right sunscreen, recognizing suspicious skin lesions, and tips for […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, May 9: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, May 9, 2017, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 Air Quality Forecast for Tuesday, 05/09/2017
Evening Crane Theatre stages two Lord Byron plays at White Horse
Press release: Classic Gothic Drama Although touring theatrical troupes have a long and distinguished traditions, the 200th anniversary that Evening Crane Theatre is currently celebrating is not its own. Rather, it’s the bicentennial of the play Manfred by George Gordon Byron, better known as Lord Byron, the most flamboyantly notorious of the Romantic poets. Evening […]
Registration opens for Squire Summer Writing Workshops, June 13-16
Press release: For the first time in its history, the North Carolina Writers’ Network is coming to High Country for the 2017 Squire Summer Writing Workshops. This intimate, weekend-long “residency” style immersion happens July 13-16 at Appalachian State University, in Boone. Registration is capped at forty-two attendees: register now. The Squire Summer Writing Workshops offer […]
Tire Amnesty Days set for this weekend
Press release: Asheville GreenWorks Hosts Public Tire Amnesty Drop-off Days May 13 & 14 WHAT: Tire Amnesty Days—Free Tire Collection WHO: Asheville GreenWorks WHERE: Sears, Side Parking Lot, 1 South Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28801 WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, May 13 and 14, 2017• 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ASHEVILLE, N.C.—On Saturday and Sunday, May […]
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive set for Saturday, May 13
Press release: Letter carriers’ 25th annual food drive set for Sat., May 13 throughout nation ASHEVILLE – The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 25th annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest single-day food drive, provides residents with an easy way to […]
Park Ridge Health Imaging Center earns mammography accreditation
Press release: Park Ridge Health is excited to announce its Imaging Center, located at Blue Ridge Health has earned the American College of Radiology Accreditation for Mammography. Park Ridge Health Diagnostic Imaging met the criteria required for this three-year accreditation at its Imaging Center, located on the second floor of the Blue Ridge […]
Jonas Gerard Fine Art celebrates 10 years in Asheville
Press release from Adapt Public Relations: Known for abstract expressionism, artist Jonas Gerard thrives in the world of large, vibrant, acrylic paintings on canvas. After moving his art business from Miami and establishing himself in Asheville’s River Arts District (RAD), Jonas Gerard is celebrating ten years as a gallery owner in Asheville. In coordination with the […]
Park Ridge Health to host free seminar about stress and health May 25
Press release: Park Ridge Health continues its dedication to empower people to experience their healthiest lives possible through a free evening seminar at Park Ridge Health Laurel Park. On May 25, the community is invited to learn more about the effects of stress on our physical health. Park Ridge Health Nurse Practitioner, Ashley Corn, […]
United Way’s Days of Caring empowers volunteers to help local nonprofits
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: On Friday, May 12th and Saturday, May 13th United Way of Henderson County is rallying more than 200 volunteers throughout the community for their annual Days of Caring to help make a meaningful impact in the community. Here in Henderson County, volunteers will be working on 40 […]
Upcoming events at Mars Hill University
Press release from Mars Hill University: May 8-21, 2017 All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Mike Thornhill, Director of Communications, (828) 689-1298, mthornhill@mhu.edu **May 5-10 **Final Examinations Friday, May 12 Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Broyhill Chapel Graduating nurses in the […]
School Nurse Day recognizes improved health and learning outcomes
Press release from MAHEC: National School Nurse Day is celebrated on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, and MAHEC is grateful for the many wonderful school nurses that play a vital role in our community. “School nurses do not get enough credit for the crucial and, in some cases life-saving, work they do on a daily basis,” […]
Call for entries for new Lexington Avenue public artwork
Press release from the city of Asheville: A new public artwork will come to downtown Asheville, thanks to a collaboration between the Asheville Downtown Association Foundation and the City’s Public Art & Cultural Commission. The Lexington Avenue Public Art Project is intended to reflect the neighborhood identity of Lexington Avenue and to celebrate the community’s […]
Swain Specialty Clinic at Swain Community Hospital to hold open house May 11
Press release: Swain Specialty Clinic will hold an open house 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. Swain Specialty Clinic includes Harris GI Associates, Harris Women’s Care, and Harris Surgical Associates and recently expanded to a new space in the medical office building on the hospital campus on Hospital Hill. Swain Specialty Clinic is […]
Hands On! transitions leadership
Press release from Hands On!: Hands On!-A Child’s Gallery, the children’s museum on Main Street, has experienced amazing growth in the last 10 years since its opening in 2007. This success has grown the organization and the responsibilities of the current Executive Director, Heather Boeke, as well. Considering the many facets of the job and how […]