The North Carolina Stage Company will hold a fundraiser to benefit a radio station in Haiti which was damaged by the recent earthquake.The fundraiser will take place Wednesday March 10th with the performance of TRUE WEST.For tickets and information call 239-0263 or visit www.ncstage.org on the internet.
Public Service Announcement
WesternCarolinaUniversity
Through March 22, 2010
Western Carolina University’s College of Business and Graduate School will hold their annual accounting “Meet the Firms Night” from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23rd at Owen Conference Center on the campus of UNC-Asheville.The event is a cooperative effort between businesses and educational institutions in the region, designed to enlighten prospective accounting professionals about career opportunities in accounting.For more information contact Patsy Miller, director of WCU programs in Asheville, at 251-6642.
Public Service Announcement
Women Working for a Cure
Through April 9, 2010
Women Working for a Cure Relay for Life Team will be having their 6th Annual Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon on April 10th at the Crowne Plaza Resort 11:00 - 2:00 to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. All models are cancer survivors and profits will support cancer research in our area. Advance tickets for the Fashion/Luncheon show are $25 and raffle tickets are $1 for various prizes. Contact Kathi Worley 254-7825 or Marlene Frisbee 259-5967.
Public Service Announcement
FirstBaptistChurch of BlackMountain
Through March 20, 2010
FirstBaptistChurch of BlackMountain, will be holding a gospel singing on
Sunday, March 21st at 6:00 pm. Performers include The Bud Lewis Family and The Moore Brothers.The church is located at 130 Montreat Road, BlackMountain.
The Relay For Life of Enka will be held on Friday, May 14th, at the EnkaHigh School stadium. There will be food, live entertainment and over 40 festival booths as we help fight cancer in the Enka community!Highlights include our annual 5-K Race for Hope, a hilarious version of 'Relay Idol', and a Disco Dance competition.There will be inflatables for the kids and fun activities for the entire family.Cancer survivors will be honored with a free dinner and a special lap around the track.For more information on Enka's Relay For Life event, visit the website at www.RelayForLife.org/Enka
Public Service Announcement
YWCA of Asheville
Through March 24, 2010
The YWCA of Asheville is pleased to announce honorees for the 19th annual YWCA Tribute to Women of Influence (TWIN) awards Banquet.The event takes place Thursday, March 25th at 6:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel. Tickets are 60 dollars per person, or 480 dollars for a table of eight.Tickets can be purchased at www.ywcaofasheville.org or by calling 254-7206, extension 207.
Public Service Announcement
TrinityChurch of Fairview
Through July 1, 2010
Freedom Worship Celebration will take place on July 2nd, 2010 at TrinityChurch at 646 Concord Road in Fairview.Organizers hope to have over six thousand people in attendance at an event focusing on freedom and of worship and assembly.Several Different Christian artists will be be attending.For more information contact the church office at 628-1188 or by email at info@freedomworshipcelebration.com
Public Service Announcement
HaywoodRegionalMedicalCenter
Through March 20, 2010
Haywood Regional Medical Center is offering a series of workshops to teach physical therapists how to develop effective exercise programs for aging adults.each physical therapists how to develop effective exercise programs for aging adults.The three courses are offered in late March, early May and Mid-September.For more information contact HaywoodRegionalMedicalCenter’s Rehabilitation Department at 452-8070.
Public Service Announcement
MountainBIZworks
Through May 26, 2010
MountainBIZWORKS is hosting a Women’s Business Conference on May 27th at the AB TECH Enka Campus.Registration takes place beginning March 1st at MountainBIZWorks.org
Public Service Announcement, Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society,runs through April 12th., 2010
The local Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society presents a series of programs on Climate Change and local impacts.A program on Local Food and Agriculture takes place February 16th, a program on local health takes place March 16th and a program on Wildlife and plants takes place April 13th.All programs take place at Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville, beginning at 7 p.m.For more information contact Candace Hutchins at 670-7873.
Public Service Announcement, Blessing of the Bikes Program to benefit Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.Runs through March 19th, 2010.
Blessing of the Bikes will take place at 11am on Saturday, March 20th, at MR Motorcycle on Hendersonville Road in Asheville.The program is open to all motorcycle riders…religious and non-religious alike.The Blessing provides an opportunity for all motorcycle riders to have them and their bikes blessed for a safe riding season. Donations of cash and personal hygiene items will be collected for donation to Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.For more information call Mike Maki at 277-8600, extension 107., or email www.MR-Motorcycle.com
Public Service Announcement
Senior Games
Through May 31, 2010
A number of events for the Senior Games athletic events will be taking place in Asheville, Brevard, Mars Hill, Marion, Sylva and other locations around the mountains again in 2010.The games are open to anyone age 55 and over.For more information go to www.ncseniorgames on the internet.
Public Service Announcement
EmmanuelLutheranChurch
Through March 14, 2010
EmmanuelLutheranChurch will feature a series of classes on LOVE and MONEY from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at the church located just off Patton Avenue in West Asheville.Classes take place February 21st and 28th and March 7th and 14th.For more information call 252-1795.There is a suggested donation of 5-10 dollars to cover the cost of materials.
YWCA of Asheville
Through March 31, 2010
The YWCA of Asheville is sponsoring an awareness program entitled “Take a Stand Against Racism.It will take place on April 30th of 2010.Organizers hope to maintain awareness about the existence of racism in today’s society.For more information contact Ami Worthen at the YWCA at 254-7206, ext. 203.
Public Service Announcement
Downtown Asheville Concerts
Through August 31, 2010
Two of Asheville’s Premiere Summertime musical events will be featured again in 2010.SHINDIG ON THE GREEN will take place during most Saturday nights in July, August and the first weekend in September.SHINDIG will take place on the new Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage at PackSquarePark downtown and will feature bluegrass and ballads, clogging and other forms of entertainment.It’s free and open to the public.The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival takes place at Diana Wortham Theatre Thursday-Saturday, August 5th through 7th.Tickets are available at the Pack Place Box Office.For more information…log on to www.folkheritage.org
Share His Hope 2010 is a regional orphan care conference hosted by MerrimonAvenueBaptistChurch in Asheville, NC on March 19-20. There will be information and training for individuals and churches to expand their understanding of what orphan care ministry is.Registration is
25 dollars for individuals and 45 dollars for couples and includes a box lunch for the Saturday session.For more information contact Becky Lloyd at 691-2581 or find out more on the internet at www.mabaptist.org
Public Service Announcement
Kenilworth Presbyterian Church
Through March 31, 2010
“Christ in Culture”, explore the impact of Christianity in our culture through film clips, literature, poetry and art in a lively discussion group led by Dr. Allen Permar Smith.
The discussions take placeon Wednesday nights at Kenilworth Presbyterian Church at 123 Kenilworth Road in Asheville.A light meal is available at 5:30 with the discussion starting at 6:15 p.m.For more information call 252-8872.
