Greenways, Please video is a collaborative effort of Buncombe County and its municipalities and partners, as well as local businesses and organizations to provide information about the benefits of greenways in a fun format for viewing across the county. Connect Buncombe is seeking partners to share this 5 minute public service video at theatres, events, [...]
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Greenway Video Unveiled at Festival THIS Weekend
Posted in Community Development, Pollinate Collaborations Project, Pollinators: Neighbors to Know, This is Cool, tagged Buncombe County, Connect Buncombe, greenways, Mountain Sports Festival, Please Video on May 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Greenways, Please Coffee Blend Sales Support Greenways in June!
Posted in Community Development, Pollinate Collaborations Project, tagged Buncombe County, Connect Buncombe, Cycle to Farm, Dynamite Roasting Company, economic development, greenways, Mother Earth Produce, Please on May 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
During the month of June, Dynamite Roasting Company is giving 100% of profits from their new “Greenways, Please” Coffee Blend to Connect Buncombe’s county-wide greenway system initiative. Greenways, Please is an active blend with notes of honeysuckle and milk chocolate. How to get it: 1. Dynamite Roasting Coffee Bar in Black Mountain 2. Local Dynamite [...]
Economic Impact of Childcare: May 11
Posted in Community Development, Education & Knowledge Sharing, tagged Asheville, Buncombe County, Child Watch Tour, early childcare, economic development, jobs on April 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Children First/Communities in Schools & The Junior League of Asheville host an annual educational field trip for adults around a relevant community issue. This year’s topic is the importance of High Quality Early Childhood Education in Buncombe County. MAY 11–FREE Breakfast: Economic Impact of Childcare in Buncombe County 8.15-9.15 a.m. at The Asheville Chamber of [...]
Smile for Greenways: Show ‘em you want ‘em
Posted in Community Development, Education & Knowledge Sharing, Pollinate Collaborations Project, tagged Asheville, Buncombe County, Connect Buncombe, greenways, making greenways happen, photo campaign, Please on January 24, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Stephanie Morgan from Asheville-based band stephanies id wants to “Turn off her cell phone” on a greenway Imagine: bike from Asheville to Black Mountain, run from Woodfin to the River Arts District, okay? Awesome. You can make this happen. I can make this happen. Your business, your family, your friends can make this happen, simply [...]
Earth Fare Gives Back to Families in Need this Thanksgiving
Posted in Community Development, This is Cool, tagged Asheville, Buncombe County, Early Head Start, Earth Fare, Mountain Area Child and Family Center, Thanksgiving Kindness on November 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Natural food retailer Earth Fare donated more than 70 free-range turkeys to families in need at Mountain Area Child and Family Center today for the holiday season. MACFC provides high quality child care and education, serving children ages 0-5 and their families. MACFC is a blended community, including families with diverse income levels, backgrounds [...]
