…and for a good cause. I know, I know auction schmoction. We have very generous businesses and individuals here who donate to many auctions for good causes each year. Bids for Kids is worth putting on the calendar: 5:30-7:30 on Dec. 14. It’s free to attend and has a live and silent auction, as well as wine [...]
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“Bids for Kids” Benefit Auction: Free to Attend, Awesome Items
Posted in Arts & Thoughts Artistic, Education & Knowledge Sharing, tagged Bids for Kids Auction, Brunk Auctions Gallery, Children First, Elida Home, Helpmate, Mountain Area Child and Family Center on December 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Child Abuse, it’s not just happening at Penn State.
Posted in Education & Knowledge Sharing, tagged Asheville, child abuse, child abuse and animal abuse, community resources for child abuse, Penn State, WNC CAPS on November 10, 2011 | 1 Comment »
As a double Penn State University graduate, it’s been heart wrenching, on many levels, to watch the recent child abuse and resulting cover-up unfold. Joe Paterno has been an icon, an idol, a mentor, a humble supporter of students and education, a man of integrity, a true, honest hero for millions of Penn Staters. We [...]
Wolf Trap Artist Residency at Mountain Area Child and Family Center
Posted in Arts & Thoughts Artistic, Education & Knowledge Sharing, tagged arts in education Asheville, Asheville, childcare center, children 0-3, daycare, early childhood learning center, Mountain Area Child and Family Center, Swannanoa, Wolf Trap Artist Residency on November 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Mountain Area Child and Family Center serves children ages 0-5 and their families. They have two locations: in Swannanoa next to Warren Wilson College and in Candler at Montmorinci. Wolf Trap Early Learning through the Arts is an internationally respected program that provides innovative arts-based teaching strategies and services to early childhood teachers, caregivers, parents, and [...]
5K Run+ Walk Supports Tails + Trails–Dogs Invited!
Posted in Community Development, Education & Knowledge Sharing, tagged 5K, Asheville Humane Society, Buncombe County Sports Park, November 19, Tails and Trails on November 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Buncombe County Tails and Trails race on November 19 supports our community with the Fifth Annual Tails and Trails 5K. Proceeds will benefit the Asheville Humane Society and the Buncombe County Sports Park. Two options to participate, or participate in both: TIMED RUN at 8:30 a.m. (no dogs) and/or FUN RUN/WALK at 10 a.m., Leashed/vaccinated [...]
Turns Out Brian Eno is a Pollinator
Posted in Arts & Thoughts Artistic, Community Development, Education & Knowledge Sharing, tagged 77 Million Paintings, Asheville, Brian Eno, Moog Fest, Smith McAulay, WSM Craft, YMI Cultural Center on October 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Brian Eno’s Exhibit Sheds Poignant Light on Moogfest 2011 “I like art that is magic. I don’t like art that is just clever.” -Brian Eno Brian Eno’s multi-media installation 77 Million Paintings in the YMI Cultural Center on Eagle St in Downtown Asheville is an atmospheric experience, combining a visual collage of digital imagery and [...]
Do you want county-wide greenways? Input needed.
Posted in Community Development, Education & Knowledge Sharing, tagged Connect Buncombe, county-wide greenway system, health and wellness, survey on October 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Friends, would you like to be able to travel Buncombe County, safely, along rivers and to ridge tops without putting a key in an ignition? YES? Me too! No? Let them know. Connect Buncombe is now gathering information from you, from us, in order to plan and develop a county-wide greenway system. Please, take 3 [...]
We Do Campaign for Southern Equality: Evolve.
Posted in Community Development, Education & Knowledge Sharing, tagged Campaign for Southern Equality, equal rights, equality, marriage, We Do on October 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Brave people. Stand with them tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. in Roger McGuire Park (aka Pack Square Park) in downtown Asheville. Fair and equal under the law.
Whole Community: Art for Everyone
Posted in Arts & Thoughts Artistic, Education & Knowledge Sharing, Whole Community: Diversity, tagged art for everyone, Asheville, NC, Open Hearts Art Center; art and ability, whole community on October 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
New Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center Opening Thursday at 5.30 p.m.
Posted in Arts & Thoughts Artistic, Community Development, Education & Knowledge Sharing, tagged City of Asheville, Cultural Arts Center, Wesley Grant Southside Center on October 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Asheville invites the public to the grand opening of the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, Asheville’s newest community center, at the former site of Livingston Street Park. Mayor Terry Bellamy will officiate the event at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the center, located at 285 Livingston St. at the corner [...]
County-wide Greenway System? Yes, please!!!!
Posted in Community Development, Education & Knowledge Sharing, Pollinate Collaborations Project, tagged Connect Buncombe, county-wide greenway system, public meetings on October 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Imagine crossing the county safely without putting a key in an ignition. Connect Buncombe is a group of Buncombe County citizens, groups, organizations and businesses connecting in support of a county-wide greenway system in Buncombe County. And, they want your feedback! Talk to them, give your feedback, tell them where you want greenways in Buncombe [...]
