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Asheville Area Animal Rescue Organizations
Montford Community Center
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Charlotte Street Animal Hospital is sponsoring a food and supply drive to benefit all Asheville area animal rescue organizations. All community members are encouraged to help animals in need this season by dropping off donated food and supply items at 208 Charlotte Street in Asheville. Go to www.charlottestreetanimalhospital.com for complete wish-lists for each rescue group.
Community Partnership for Pets
Community Partnership for Pets
Is the expense of having your pet spay or neutered keeping you from having it done? Every day thousands of animals across North Carolina and the United States are spayed and neutered. Sadly, every day far more are euthanized. Pet overpopulation is a problem we can all solve. Contact Community Partnership for Pets at 828-693-5172 for information about free or low cost spay and neuter options available in your area.
Cooking Oil Recycling Program
You can now recycle your used cooking oil in Western North Carolina! Used cooking oil wasted in drains and landfills can harm sewer pipes and the environment. The cooking oil recycling program is a campaign for turning your unwanted cooking oil into clean-burning locally-made biodiesel. It’s easy! Visit www.cookingoilrecycling.org to find a recycling bin in your area. And thank you for making Asheville a little greener.
West Asheville Rock Academy
West Asheville's Rock Academy will be holding auditions for its Saturday afternoon and it's Thursday after school classes. They are looking for children ages 10 -17 with some musical instrument experience. If you'd like more information or if you'd like to schedule an audition please call Director Anne Coombs at 828-275-2587.
Connect Buncombe
Imagine having pedestrian pathways across the county that safely connects our parks, schools and communities. Greenways are pedestrian pathways that lead to a greener, kinder, smarter, safer and healthier way to connect our county. Connect Buncombe is an outreach group working to bring people together in support of a county-wide greenway system. Learn more about Connect Buncombe and how to make county-wide greenways happen at www.Buncombe County.org/Connect or call 828-250-4264.
RiverLink
RiverLink started a new program focusing on water management on residential lots, WaterRICH - Water Reuse, Infiltration and Conservation for the Home- to assist homeowners in understanding rainwater management and conservation techniques that will help recycle and infiltrate water right in their own yards. RiverLink is in the Pilot phase and is looking for residences to sign up for the FREE program. If you are interested please call Nancy Hodges at RiverLink at 828-252-8474 ext. 14.
Montford Community Center
Montford Community Center is now hosting 1 hour Improv Comedy sessions the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month starting at 6:30 pm and invites all adults and children 6 years and older to come and participate in hilarious group activities in a supportive & positive environment that will send you home feeling renewed, refreshed & high on life! Cost is just $1.00, first session is February 8, 6:30 pm at 34 Pearson Drive, Asheville. Contact Kim for more information at 828-253-3714 or montfordr@ashevillenc.gov
Community Partnership for Pets
Every day thousands of animals across North Carolina and the United States are spayed and neutered. Sadly, every day far more are euthanized. Pet overpopulation is a problem we can all solve. Contact Community Partnership for Pets at 828-693-5172 for information about free or low cost spay and neuter options available in your area.
The Sierra Club
February 1st, 2012
On February 1st at 7pm the Sierra Club's Richard Kark will present "River Canoeing Adventures," a slide show of hundreds of adventures on Class III and IV Whitewater Rivers in Appalachia, Northern Canada, and the American West at the Unitarian Church in Asheville, 1 Edwin Place, corner of Charlotte and Edwin. Contact: Richard Kark, 828-253-2650, karkra@uwec.edu
Gift of Light for Haiti
February 2nd, 2012
There will be a Gift of Light for Haiti Benefit Concert, Thursday February 2nd at the White Horse in Black Mountain from 7-10:30pm. There will be musical and dance performances plus a raffle! Acts included are: Tennessee Hollow, Gavin Conner, Baraka Mundi & Friends bellydancing, and Capoeira Asheville.
North Buncombe Theatre Department
February 4th, 2012
North Buncombe Theatre Department Presents: The Theatre-in-the-Round Production of Once On This Island. A musical based on a novel called My Love, My Love that was based on the Hans Christian Anderson’s, The Little Mermaid. This Production will be presented in a unique Theatre-in-the-Round staging. Limited tickets available for each show. The story is one of bridging gaps between different societies, love conquering death, bravery over coming prejudice. Over 40 students of the North Buncombe Theatre participate in the creation of scenery, sound, costumes, special effects, back stage organization, play interpretation and much more. The play will be showing Feb 2 through the 4th at 7:00pm and Feb 5th at 2:30pm in the James F Debruhl Theater at North Buncombe High School 890 Clarks Chapel Road Weaverville, NC. Tickets are available at the school or you can reserve yours by emailing Ricky.webb@bcsemail.org or by calling (828) 645-4221 Ext.200 Tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door.
Gift of Light for Haiti
February 2nd, 2012
There will be a Gift of Light for Haiti Benefit Concert, Thursday February 2nd at the White Horse in Black Mountain from 7-10:30pm. There will be musical and dance performances plus a raffle! Acts included are: Tennessee Hollow, Gavin Conner, Baraka Mundi & Friends bellydancing, and Capoeira Asheville.
North Buncombe Theatre Department
February 4th, 2012
North Buncombe Theatre Department Presents: The Theatre-in-the-Round Production of Once On This Island. A musical based on a novel called My Love, My Love that was based on the Hans Christian Anderson’s, The Little Mermaid. This Production will be presented in a unique Theatre-in-the-Round staging. Limited tickets available for each show. The story is one of bridging gaps between different societies, love conquering death, bravery over coming prejudice. Over 40 students of the North Buncombe Theatre participate in the creation of scenery, sound, costumes, special effects, back stage organization, play interpretation and much more. The play will be showing Feb 2 through the 4th at 7:00pm and Feb 5th at 2:30pm in the James F Debruhl Theater at North Buncombe High School 890 Clarks Chapel Road Weaverville, NC. Tickets are available at the school or you can reserve yours by emailing Ricky.webb@bcsemail.org or by calling (828) 645-4221 Ext.200 Tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door.
Special Olympics
February 11th, 2012
Sweet tee indoor mini golf fund raiser Benefits Special Olympics on five Saturdays in January and February. Sweet Tee Mini Golf will be donating 25% of proceeds to Special Olympics Buncombe County. This includes proceeds from all snacks and beverages sold. Weekly Raffle tickets for prizes will be available for purchase. Fund raiser Saturdays are from 11am- 8pm on January 14, 21 and 28 and February 4 and 11. 9 holes of mini golf is just $3 per person and is located in Biltmore Square Mall, next to Dillard’s. For more information call Jay Nelson at 250-4260 jay.nelson@buncombecounty or Greg Mace at 777-5634 gregory.mace@buncombecounty.org.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
February 25th, 2012
Start Something - Big! Start more high school graduates. More electricians, more nurses. Start more youth on the path to success. It’s Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bowl For Kids Sake, Saturday, February 25th at Star Lanes Bowling Center. All of the funds raised by bowlers are used to match children with a Big Brother or Big Sister and to support hundreds of on-going mentoring relationships. The friendship and guidance provided by Bigs helps children do better in school, at home and in life. Donate to a bowler or start a team at bbbswnc.org
VFW Riders Group
February 25th, 2012
VFW Post 5206 presents The Artimus Pyle Band featuring Legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer and 2006 Rock & Roll hall of fame inductee Artimus Pyle and the Johnnie Blackwell Band Benefit Concert. The concert is Saturday, February 25 6pm – 11pm. Tickets are $40 Advance and $50 at the door. VFW Hedrick-Rhodes Post 5206 is at 900 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792. There is limited admission (Only 350 tickets!) For Ticket info call the VFW at 828-693-5930 or call 828-691-6607. Event hosted by the VFW Riders Group.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
February 25th, 2012
Start Something - Big! Start more high school graduates. More electricians, more nurses. Start more youth on the path to success. It’s Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bowl For Kids Sake, Saturday, February 25th at Star Lanes Bowling Center. All of the funds raised by bowlers are used to match children with a Big Brother or Big Sister and to support hundreds of on-going mentoring relationships. The friendship and guidance provided by Bigs helps children do better in school, at home and in life. Donate to a bowler or start a team at bbbswnc.org
VFW Riders Group
February 25th, 2012
VFW Post 5206 presents The Artimus Pyle Band featuring Legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer and 2006 Rock & Roll hall of fame inductee Artimus Pyle and the Johnnie Blackwell Band Benefit Concert. The concert is Saturday, February 25 6pm – 11pm. Tickets are $40 Advance and $50 at the door. VFW Hedrick-Rhodes Post 5206 is at 900 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792. There is limited admission (Only 350 tickets!) For Ticket info call the VFW at 828-693-5930 or call 828-691-6607. Event hosted by the VFW Riders Group.
Center for New Beginnings, Inc.
January 31, 2012
For families and friends who have lost a loved one due to a crime, traffic fatality or suicide, there is a grief support group at 34 Wall Street, 3rd floor conference room on January 31st, 2012 from 6-7PM. This is to help you move towards peace and acceptance. The Center for New Beginnings, Inc., victim service agency provides services to individuals, families, and witnesses who have been affected by a crime, survivors of suicide/homicide, and traffic fatalities. Call 828-989-3910 for more information.
Eblen Charities
February 11th, 2012
Asheville Talent Slam is a contest like America's Got Talent open to NC residents 13 years or older. Three winners awarded: $500 first place, $300 second, $200 third. This is a benefit for Eblen Charities. The finals will take place with a live audience Feb 11th at 7:30pm in the Masonic Temple. Advance tickets are $10, and $13 at the door. Registration is open now at: www.bioflyer.wordpress.com
RiverLink
February 22nd, 2012
RiverLink is hosting a workshop on Residential Stormwater Management and Site Planning. The workshop will assist residents in assessing their property and creating a site plan to determine slopes and soil drainage qualities. A site analysis will help calculate the stormwater runoff volume for the property. The workshop is on Saturday, February 18th from 9a-1p or from 5:30-7p on Monday, February 20th and Wednesday, February 22nd. To register and for more information contact Nancy Hodges at nancy@riverlink.org.
The Haen Gallery
March 1st, 2012
The Haen Gallery, located in downtown Asheville, NC will present its latest exhibition Wintertide 2012, featuring new paintings from many of the The Haen Gallery artists such as Lynn Boggess, Larry Gray, Byron Gin, Steven Seinberg, Daniel McClendon, and many more. This rotating group show will open with a reception on Saturday, January 21st from 5:30-7:30pm, and will run through the end of February. For more information please contact the gallery at 828-254-8577 or info@thehaengallery.com.
UNC Asheville
March 2nd, 2012
Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville and UNC Asheville is sponsoring an evening with award-winning novelist Sandra Cisneros, Friday, March 2. A free book-signing and reception will begin at 7 pm at Lipinsky Auditorium at UNC Asheville.
Open Hearts Art Center
March 3rd, 2012
March 3rd, 2012
The 6th annual “Work of heART” exhibit at the Satellite Gallery in Downtown Asheville will be a collection of work created by over forty artists with developmental, mental and emotional disabilities. The artists of Open Hearts Art Center have exhibited artwork both locally, regionally and nationally. The exhibit will run from February 4th to March 3rd and an opening reception will be held on Saturday February 4th 2012 from 7pm-10pm.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
April 21st, 2012
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has opened registration for this year’s fundraising walk. Walk MS: Asheville is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, in Carrier Park (235 Amboy Rd). Sixty percent of all money raised will go to programs, services and advocacy for Greater Carolinas residents. The rest will support national research to find the cause and cure of MS. In addition to the approx. 3 mile walk, the event will feature a Multiple Sclerosis Wellness Village and kids’ activities. For more information or to register, visit WalkingForMS.org, or call 1-800-FIGHT-MS.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
April 21st, 2012
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has opened registration for this year’s fundraising walk. Walk MS: Asheville is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, in Carrier Park (235 Amboy Rd). Sixty percent of all money raised will go to programs, services and advocacy for Greater Carolinas residents. The rest will support national research to find the cause and cure of MS. In addition to the approx. 3 mile walk, the event will feature a Multiple Sclerosis Wellness Village and kids’ activities. For more information or to register, visit WalkingForMS.org, or call 1-800-FIGHT-MS.
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
May 2011
Veterans who have been unable to make needed home improvements due to limited income are encouraged to contact Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. Thanks to a veteran-specific grant from The Home Depot Foundation, Habitat will partner with two qualifying veterans within the next 6 months to make repairs and upgrades that will improve overall quality of life. If you or someone you know is a low-income veteran, please call Byron at 828-210-9370 for more information or to request an application for “A Brush With Kindness”.
Buncombe County School System
August 31st, 2012
The Buncombe County School system is announcing kindergarten registration dates for all schools. Parents of rising kindergarteners are encouraged to contact the school that their child will attend and make a registration appointment. A child must turn 5 years old on or before August 31st of the current school year in order to be eligible to enroll. Entering first graders must be 6 years old by October 16. Please visit www.buncombe.k12.nc.us for inquiries.
Buncombe County School System
August 31st, 2012
The Buncombe County School system is announcing kindergarten registration dates for all schools. Parents of rising kindergarteners are encouraged to contact the school that their child will attend and make a registration appointment. A child must turn 5 years old on or before August 31st of the current school year in order to be eligible to enroll. Entering first graders must be 6 years old by October 16. Please visit www.buncombe.k12.nc.us for inquiries.
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