Press release from media representative on behalf of Eye On Your Home: ASHEVILLE, NC, FEBRUARY 2017 – A chance to turn adversity into opportunity inspired realtor Melissa Rulli to create the innovative franchise opportunity, Eye On Your Home. Eye On Your Home is a leader in the second home property management business, specializing in watching over […]
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Birthday celebration for local singer Kat Williams Feb. 24
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: Friday, February 24 – 8:30 p.m.- Kat Williams Birthday Celebration. Kat Williams and Friends. Jazz, blues, R&B, more. $20 advance/ $22 door. There’s a beautiful old Quaker hymn entitled “How Can I Keep From Singing?” The lyrics express joy in in the face of life’s trials, and could […]
Asheville chapter of Our Revolution to meet Feb. 18
Press release from Our Revolution Asheville: Group seeks to create a political system in which the 99% have a major voice. Asheville, NC—The Asheville chapter of Our Revolution, a national organization working to reclaim democracy for the working people of our country, will hold its third meeting on Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. at […]
Diana Wortham Theatre’s Next Stage campaign raises final funds for facility transformation
Press release: On February 15, 2017, Diana Wortham Theatre announced its public campaign, The Next Stage, to raise the final $300,000 of its $3.1 million capital campaign goal to transform into a facility with three distinct performance venues. According to Diana Wortham Theatre Board President Hardy Holland, “We are asking the community to invest in […]
Series of seven hikes to explore Swannanoa Valley history
Press release from the Swannanoa Valley Museum: Swannanoa Valley Museum Kicks Off 4th Year of Valley History Explorer Hike Series with March 2nd Interest Meetings Black Mountain, NC – February 13, 2017 – The Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center will hold a free interest meeting on March 2nd with information about the Museum’s annual […]
For sale: Cotton Mill Studios
Press release from Modern Asheville Real Estate: Artist/owners Denise Carbonell and Derek Dominey of the Cotton Mill Studios have made the decision to sell their beautiful building in order to embark on new creative and philanthropic ventures in the artistic community of Asheville and the River Arts District. As stewards of the Cotton Mill the […]
Goodwill names fashion show designers for April 26 “Color Me Goodwill” show
Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: (Asheville, N.C.) Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina has selected this year’s designers to participate in their “Color Me Goodwill” fashion show on Friday, April 28, at the Orange Peel in Asheville. “I’m excited to be selected again to participate in “Color Me Goodwill” because doing […]
Rainbow Week of Care Service Fair at YWCA on March 6
Press release from SisterCare WNC: Asheville, NC, February 12, 2017 – The LGBTQ Elder Advocates and SisterCare WNC announce the Rainbow Week of Care Service Fair on March 6th, 2017 from 1-3pm at the YWCA in Asheville. The Rainbow Week of Care Service Fair will feature local organizations that provide volunteer services within the LGBTQ […]
AHS Speech & Debate team present debate on fracking in N.C. on March 3
Announcement from Asheville High School/SILSA Speech and Debate Team: ASHEVILLE: On Friday, March 3, 2017, four local experts on North Carolina’s environment and energy policy will meet in the Asheville High School auditorium to debate the resolution “Fracking should be abolished in the state of North Carolina.” The debate will run from 6:00 to 7:30 […]
Living Web Farms presents free lecture on nutrient-dense foods at FBFC on Mar. 9
Press release from Living Web Farms: The commitment to eating an abundance of fruits and vegetables is a great first step toward optimal health, but what do we know about the actual nutrition within our produce? Studies have shown that the mineral content of vegetables, fruits and meat has declined significantly in the past few […]
Living Web Farms seeks summer interns
Announcement from Living Web Farms: Spend your summer at Living Web Farms Seeking 2-3 interns The goal of our internship program at Living Web Farms is to equip and educate aspiring farmers with the tools and knowledge to farm sustainably. At Living Web Farms we value education, hosting year-round workshops on a diversity of topics […]
Asheville City Council to hold planning retreat Feb. 17
Meeting agenda from the office of the City Clerk for the city of Asheville: Asheville City Council Retreat, February 17, 2017 University of North Carolina Asheville – Overlook Hall Guests will be able to park in available visitor spaces in Lot P17. They are able to register their cars using their license plate by calling campus police at 828-251-6710. […]
I-26 widening among shovel-ready infrastructure projects Cooper submitted to federal government
A planned widening of Interstate 26 through Buncombe and Henderson counties, as well as the planned replacement of the Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge, are included on a list of projects Gov. Cooper has submitted for funding consideration to the federal government. Press release from the office of N.C. Governor Roy Cooper: Governor Roy Cooper has submitted […]
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center to present exhibit on African-American community, music
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center, in partnership with One Dozen Who Care, will host a display on the cultural history and musical traditions of the region’s African-American community that will later be presented in neighboring towns as a traveling exhibit. “When All God’s Children Get Together” […]
Parkway Playhouse offers improvisation class for youth ages 12-18
Press release from Parkway Playhouse: Explore the fundamentals of comedy improvisation: team-building, self confidence, trust, speed, active listening, agreement, and a respect for other performers and their creativity. This eight-week intensive course introduces the basics of improve to develop characters, environment, and relationship. This class culminates in a performance of high energy short form games […]
Jewish Family Services welcomes six new directors to the board
Press release from Jewish Family Services: Asheville, NC: Jewish Family Services of WNC (JFS) elected six new Directors to the Board for 2017. The following community leaders will participate in governance of this growing organization: Edward de Bary, PhD, of Asheville, is a retired Episcopal minister, and is on the faculty of the University of […]
JELF interest-free loan for higher education
Press release from the Jewish Family Services: Applications for interest-free loans for higher education (college, graduate school and vocational programs) are available to Jewish students in your area for the 2017-2018 school year from JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund). From March 1 – April 30 (and from September 1 – September 30), the loan application […]
Shadow A Student Challenge
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: One of 1,520 school leaders in 48 countries to participate in the Shadow A Student Challenge this year, Henderson County Public Schools’ Superintendent Bo Caldwell announced today that he intends to extend the school immersion experience beyond the two-week period in February and expand it to include other […]
Chick-fil-A to host first fundraiser night for Haywood County Schools Foundation
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: Chick-fil-A Waynesville will be hosting their first fundraiser night to raise funds for the Haywood County Schools Foundation (HCSF) on Monday, Feb. 20 from 5-8 p.m. The HCSF is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization making educational opportunities available to students and faculty members of the Haywood County Public Schools. Annually, […]
Asheville Art Museum presents Pianoforte with Les Downs
Press release from Asheville Art Museum: The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present the next concert in its Pianoforte series on Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 p.m. at Biltmore United Methodist Church. For this concert, we welcome Dr. Leslie Downs, who is active as both a solo and a collaborative pianist. He has performed in […]
Shipt launches grocery delivery in Asheville
Press release form Shipt: Shipt, the fastest growing online grocery marketplace, today announced that it will begin delivering fresh groceries to Asheville residents beginning on February 28, 2017. At launch, over 73,000 households in the Asheville area will have access to grocery delivery from Shipt. To celebrate the launch of Shipt in Asheville, annual members […]