Save on your energy bills

A news item from the Buncombe County Extension Service...

A free educational workshop about some lost cost ways to save on energy bills is scheduled for 5:30 pm on Jan. 21. Participants will also have the opportunity to sign up for home energy audits at a special workshop price. The standard cost of $500 will be reduced to $100 and participants can have a qualified Home Energy Rater conduct an audit of their home and make energy saving recommendations on a personal level. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Register by calling 255-5522. Only individuals attending the workshop will qualify for the reduced audit price.

Info on audits:

* Home no larger than 2,000 square feet

* One HVAC system

* Age of home is 5 or more years

* $100 payment, by certified check on the day the audit is performed.

* Audit will last approximately 4 hours. Homeowners must be present and available during the audit.

* Only homeowners who have attended an E-Conservation Workshop can receive an audit through this program.

* The homeowner must agree in writing to participate in post-audit surveys that will be conducted by their local agent.

Send us your recipes and tips

Beginning with next week's issue, we will no longer be running a weekly cooking column. We will still print recipes as we receive them. If you would like to send us your recipes or cooking tips, please email them to wteditor@weavervilletribune.com. Include a little information about yourself as well.

MLK Day event

"What?! 42 years after MLK,Jr. Racism Still in America and in Asheville?" will be presented by Jane Kennedy and Dwight Mullen from 2 pm to 3:30 pm on Jan. 17 during the meeting of the Ethical Society of Asheville at the Botanical Gardens Visitor Center, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd. 

Ms. Kennedy is American Red Cross Southeast Division Director of Education and Organizational Development, and an alumnus and Program Committee member of Building Bridges of Asheville, Inc.  Dr. Mullen is a Professor and the Director of the Political Science Department at the University of NC-Asheville.  The title of this presentation is adapted from a September 2009 article by Jim Wallis of Sojourners (http://blog.sojo.net/2009/09/17/what-racism-still-in-america/ ).  

There will be a discussion period following the presentation and, following the meeting, there will be time for informal conversation. All are welcome!  For more information contact: asheville@aeu.org, www.aeu.org or 687-7759.   

Local business updates

Several local business updates...

Dr. Nicole Ogg has opened Dry Ridge Family Medicine on Main Street in Weaverville.

Thai Citrus restaurant has opened in the Stone Ridge Business Park in Woodfin.

Kaylynne's Florist has re-opened in its new location next to Accent on Books in North Asheville. It had previously been located in the former Newbridge Shopping Center in Woodfin.

Curras Dom in Woodfin has a sign on its door announcing a re-opening on Jan. 18.

A certain North Buncombe newspaper has moved from its Weaverville offices to Reynolds Village in Woodfin. Several former employees of Secret Garden plan to open a new business in the Tribune's former offices behind Preservation Hall in Weaverville.

Any other business news out there?

Free yoga

Lighten Up Yoga, located at 60 Biltmore Avenue, announces FREE YOGA DAY and Fundraiser for Asheville Greenworks, Friday January 15th and Saturday January 16th.
Open to all students, the classes are an opportunity to learn about yoga in a safe and supportive environment. In the spirit of community, Lighten Up will be collecting donations for Asheville GreenWorks, a volunteer-based organization working to keep Buncombe County clean and green through community organizing, educating and environmental stewardship. Clear your mind and connect with heart at Lighten Up Yoga while helping this great cause. Our talented teachers boast years of practice and experience.

Students will sample a range of topics and teaching styles offered by the professional instructors at Lighten Up.
FREE CLASS SCHEDULE

Friday: 5 pm – Stretch and Tone - Adam
Saturday:

9 am Wake Up Yoga - Laura

10 am Core Strength Yoga - Kay

11 am Go with the Flow - Kim

12 pm Twist and Shout - Gea

1 pm Open Heart: Open Mind - Katherine

2 pm Back Care Basics - Lillah

3 pm Creating Awareness - Stacy

4 pm Grow Your Roots – Danielle

Lighten Up Yoga Center, founded by Lillah Schwartz, is now celebrating its 29th year and has been serving the Asheville community since 1981. Based in the Iyengar Method, our classes are progressive and safe for beginners, yet challenging for students of all levels. Visit www.lightenupyoga.com to learn more about our offerings.

Games reshuffled

Tuesday's North Buncombe High School game versus T.C. Roberson was moved to Wednesday because of snow. The BlackHawks were going to try and reschedule Wednesday's game with Polk County to Thursday.

UPDATED: Wednesday's game with T.C. Roberson will take place, beginning this afternoon at NBHS.

Back in business

We have returned from our holiday vacation and have reopened our offices above the Neighborhood YMCA in Woodfin. Internet is up but phones are still down, so if you need immediate contact with us, shoot an email to wteditor@weavervilletribune.com or better yet, stop by our new offices in Reynolds Village, located on the third floor above the YMCA.