Press release from Dogwood Alliance: Former Deputy Chief of the US Forest Service to Share from His Book, Towards a Natural Forest: The Forest Service in Transition Followed by a Panel of Local Experts Discuss the Future of WNC, Regional and National Forests and Celebration of Major New Initiative to Protect Wetland Forests in the […]
News Bulletins
Pardee Hospital to host UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn event on Friday, Feb. 24
Press release: Pardee Hospital will host a free UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn video conference series for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. The session, “Stress Management for Everyday Living,” will take place on Friday, Feb. 24 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Pardee Hospital’s video conference room. Participants will have an opportunity to ask […]
Hendersonville Police Department hosting Gang Net Class
Press release from The City of Hendersonville: The Hendersonville Police Department is hosting a Gang Net Class in Hendersonville for regional law enforcement agencies. The class is to assist law enforcement in processing and tracking gang members and other groups in North Carolina more effectively. “The City of Hendersonville does not have a gang problem. […]
Flat Rock Playhouse receives $15k grant
Press release from Flat Rock Playhouse: “Flat Rock Playhouse has been awarded a grant of $15,000 by the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Henderson County,” said Dane Whitlock, Senior Director of Marketing & Development at Flat Rock Playhouse. According to Whitlock, the restricted grant will specifically be used to invest […]
Habitat for Humanity celebrates five new owners of affordable homes in Asheville
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: While Asheville’s affordable housing crisis remains in the news, five local families will celebrate their new status as owners of affordable craftsman-style, energy-efficient homes. Purchased from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, these houses were built by the homebuyers, along with volunteers, helping to make them affordable. Homebuyers […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, Feb. 8: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, February 8, 2017, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the mountains and valleys 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 Wednesday, 02/08/2017
City to host Plan on a Page community meeting and panel discussion on Feb. 23
Press release from the city of Asheville: As the City of Asheville continues work on its Comprehensive Plan update, staff members are making a concerted effort to fold neighborhood needs into the overall picture. One of the ways to integrate neighborhoods into the Comprehensive Plan is through Plan on a Page. So far, 30 Asheville neighborhoods […]
FRAME + FORM
Press release from the Media Arts Project: FRAME+FORM | Screen Dance Festival Friday, February 24, Screening, 7:00 p.m. {69 Broadway} Saturday, February 25, Workshop, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. {56 Broadway} Presented in collaboration with Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center this two-day festival and workshop features dance created specifically for film and video. The […]
Asheville’s The Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS celebrates 100th year
Press release: The Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS® (LOTSAR) will be celebrating it’s 100th year of doing business in Asheville, North Carolina this February 20, 2017. The real estate association, established in 1917, commemorated its inaugural year at an event held at the Biltmore Forest Country Club on January 12, 2017. Sworn in […]
Know Your Numbers: Heart health screenings
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: Haywood Regional Medical Center is hosting the series “Know Your Numbers – Heart Month Screening” to promote awareness of signs and symptoms of a heart attack, heart health, survive – don’t drive, hands only CPR, and more. These events are free of charge and open to the public. […]
Saturday Morning Science: Tree Detectives & The 4 R’s
Press release from the Asheville Museum of Science: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and Asheville GreenWorks announce their collaboration for two February Saturday Morning Science programs: “Tree Detectives” on Feb. 11th, and “The 4 R’s” on Feb. 25th. Both Saturday Morning Science programs will be hosted from 10am-12pm in the AMOS STEM lab. All […]
REVOLVE the MAP launch/listening party
Press release from the Media Arts Project: Wednesday February 8th 7- 8:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) 122 RIVERSIDE DR. ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801 240.298.9575 The Media Arts Project and REVOLVE have some exciting plans for 2017 that we’d like to share with our community. Please join us on February 8th as we reveal our latest collaborative project and discuss upcoming […]
Spring Break Camp at Franny’s Farm
Press Release from Franny’s Farm:
The SuperHappy Trivia Challenge returns
Press release: Next Wednesday, The SuperHappy Trivia Challenge returns for their 18th evening evening of comedy, trivia, music, and phrenology. This fast-paced variety show leaves audiences of all stripes doubled up from laughing. Hosts Adam Arthur and Troy Burnette welcome back to the panel veterans Jeff “Dirigible” Catanese and Rodney Smith, plus panel newbies Jeff […]
The Collider to host monthly movie nights
From The Collider: NEW MONTHLY FILM SERIES FOCUSED ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CONTINUES IN FEBRUARY AT THE COLLIDER Family-friendly event on Feb. 28 is open to the public; co-sponsored by Oskar Blues Brewery (February 6, 2017 – Asheville, North Carolina): A new monthly movie night featuring films related to climate change and the […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, Feb. 7: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the mountains and valleys 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, 02/07/2017
Asheville Mardi Gras Parade takes place Sunday, Feb. 26
Press release: The 10th Annual Asheville Mardi Gras Parade will be rolling down the streets of downtown Asheville on Sunday, February 26th at 3:05pm, rain or shine. This year’s parade theme is “X” (for the roman numeral, of course) and will feature live bands, festooned floats, and costumed revelers. The parade will start at the […]
Asheville Fire Department accepts applications for their Citizens Fire Academy
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department is accepting applications for their Citizens Fire Academy starting March 29th and running until May on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The Citizens Fire Academy teaches citizens about the philosophy, policies, and guiding principles of the Asheville Fire Department and its services to the community. It […]
WNC farms receive $201,000 from WNC AgOptions grants to support agricultural diversity
From the North Carolina Cooperative Extension: Farm grant recipients reflect strength of WNC diversified ag WNC AgOptions recipients receive $201,000 in small farm grants to diversify operations ASHEVILLE, N.C. —Recipients of 2017 farm grants reflect the growing strength of the diversified agricultural system in western North Carolina. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 35 farm businesses a total […]
State settles agreement over plans for public park in Enka
Press release from NC Department of Environmental Quality: State officials and an environmental group have successfully settled a legal challenge involving a property in Asheville that is being transformed into a public park. In March, Enka Partners of Asheville, LLC, entered into a brownfields agreement with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality. The agreement allows […]
The 25th annual BoBfest comes to Hickory
Press release from Catawba Science Center: The 25th annual BoBfest will be held for the first time in Hickory, NC at Catawba Science Center on Saturday, February 18th, 2017. BoBfest is a regional gathering of amateur astronomers, and open to anyone who is interested in astronomy. Doors will open from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. BoBfest […]