Thursday, March 31, 2011
Update on Reynolds Village development
If you are a regular visitor to the Neighborhood YMCA in Woodfin or see the construction from the future Interstate 26, you know that the new additions to the Reynolds Village development are progressing along. The first apartment building is currently scheduled to open in June. A mixed-use building should open in July with additional buildings opening in the following months.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Spaces still left in fundraiser 5K
Last-minute registrations needed for the 5K run and fun walk fundraiser for North Buncombe-based ministry Carpenters Heart. Plan on joining as we run for a reason Saturday morning (March 26) at Carrier Park in Asheville. Registration for both events is still open online until 5 pm on Friday (March 25). Register now as we only have 50 gift bags left and spots are filling fast. The 5K registration is $25 with proceeds going to aid in the building of an orphanage in Honduras. Up to 125 t-shirts and gift bags will be awarded to those who register first. Race starts at 9:45am with race day registration open from 8-9:30 on race day.
If you want to help but cant quite make a 5k come out and do the funwalk. $10 online registration or from 8-8:45 on race day. Your donations will help give a home to the homeless. Register at carpentersheart.org.
If you want to help but cant quite make a 5k come out and do the funwalk. $10 online registration or from 8-8:45 on race day. Your donations will help give a home to the homeless. Register at carpentersheart.org.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Praise for the public works, police department
Several at Monday's (March 21) Weaverville Town Council meeting gave kudos to town departments.
Ron Sussex praised the town's public works department for picking up his leaves and assorted brush recently.
Mayor Al Root also said the town's police department deserves recognition for some of the work its officers that may go under the radar. Root recently spotted a potentially diseased raccoon near his home and before he could make any phone calls about it, a Weaverville officer was on the scene, keeping the animal cornered until animal services could arrive.
Ron Sussex praised the town's public works department for picking up his leaves and assorted brush recently.
Mayor Al Root also said the town's police department deserves recognition for some of the work its officers that may go under the radar. Root recently spotted a potentially diseased raccoon near his home and before he could make any phone calls about it, a Weaverville officer was on the scene, keeping the animal cornered until animal services could arrive.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Win a LEAF for Sundance Power Systems
Sundance Power Systems in Weaverville is working to win a Nissan LEAF, a 100 percent electric car. They are asking for community help.
I am excited to be working on this educational campaign for Electric Vehicles and the potential for them to be powered with solar energy, hence the name PV-EV campaign.
Watch our PV-EV Video!
Please support this effort by watching the video and vote for "us" to win a Nissan LEAF. I say us because it will be a community win. As the outreach coordinator for Sundance Power Systems I will use this car to be out in the community and it will be a VE... Vehicle for Education.
The voting opportunity ends on April 13, so please act now and help spread the word.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Asheville Idol Karaoke
Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan has agreed to be a “Hero for the American Red Cross” as part of the ongoing Red Cross fundraising campaign.
The Heroes Campaign is the largest annual fund-raising campaign conducted by the local Red Cross and funds donated are used to provide services to the local community.
As part of his fundraising effort Sheriff Duncan is organizing an “Asheville Idol Karaoke” contest. This is a great opportunity to show off your singing voice, win a $500 cash prize and help the American Red Cross at the same time. Join us for this exciting event and support the Asheville Area Red Cross. All proceeds will go the Asheville Area Red Cross and refreshments will be available for purchase during the event. Visit Sheriff Duncan’s Heroes site at:
http://american.redcross.org/site/TR/Heroes/Heroes2011?px=8776358&pg=personal&fr_id=1313
What: Asheville Idol Fundraiser $500 Grand Prize
Where: AB Tech Simpson Auditorium- Preliminary Auditions
AB Tech Ferguson Auditorium- Contest Finals
When: Saturday March 26, 2011
Preliminary Audition- Doors Open 1:00 pm
Finals- 7:00 pm
Cost: Spectators/Friends $5 cover(all proceeds go to the American Red Cross)
Singers $20.00 entry fee(non-refundable)
The contest will be run by Sound Extreme Entertainment.
Sound Extreme Entertainment contest rules are as follows:
• Persons who entertain are allowed to compete as long as it is part-time income and that person does not belong to any professional organization connected with the entertainment industry that would cause Sound Extreme Entertainment or any of Sound Extreme Entertainment's representatives' to pay such contestant a fee or any other benefit for taking part in any the contest.
• Any person may enter the contest that belongs to an Organized Labor Union connected with the entertainment industry, as long as that person is not disqualified by rule number 2.
• Contestants MAY NOT utilize live props.
• Contestants are not allowed to leave the stage or stage area during their performance. This includes singing or performing within the audience.
• Song time limit is 5 minutes.
• Contestants may sing the same song as another contestant.
• Songs containing vulgar or explicit sexual lyrics will not be allowed. • Contestants will sing one judged song.
• Contestants, their family or associates are not allowed to have contact with a contest judge before or during any contest connected with Sound Extreme Entertainment.
• Contestants, their family or associates who exhibit offensive behavior during any portion of the contest will disqualify that contestant from further competition.
• Contestants will be scored using a 60 point system:
• Vocal Ability (rhythm/pitch/phrasing) 1-30 points
• Stage Presence (movement/confidence/command) 1-20 points
• Appearance (costume/attire) 1-10 points
• Decisions of the judges are final.
• Clubs/Venues shall post in a conspicuous place, the final scores of all contestants of a semi final competition. Scores during the preliminary portion of a contest may or may not be posted and is left to the discretion of the club/venue. • Complaints may be directed in a dignified manner to the contest host.
• No KJ/KJ assistant/Club owner/Venue owner/Venue lessee/their family connected directly with Sound Extreme Entertainment may enter.
The Heroes Campaign is the largest annual fund-raising campaign conducted by the local Red Cross and funds donated are used to provide services to the local community.
As part of his fundraising effort Sheriff Duncan is organizing an “Asheville Idol Karaoke” contest. This is a great opportunity to show off your singing voice, win a $500 cash prize and help the American Red Cross at the same time. Join us for this exciting event and support the Asheville Area Red Cross. All proceeds will go the Asheville Area Red Cross and refreshments will be available for purchase during the event. Visit Sheriff Duncan’s Heroes site at:
http://american.redcross.org/site/TR/Heroes/Heroes2011?px=8776358&pg=personal&fr_id=1313
What: Asheville Idol Fundraiser $500 Grand Prize
Where: AB Tech Simpson Auditorium- Preliminary Auditions
AB Tech Ferguson Auditorium- Contest Finals
When: Saturday March 26, 2011
Preliminary Audition- Doors Open 1:00 pm
Finals- 7:00 pm
Cost: Spectators/Friends $5 cover(all proceeds go to the American Red Cross)
Singers $20.00 entry fee(non-refundable)
The contest will be run by Sound Extreme Entertainment.
Sound Extreme Entertainment contest rules are as follows:
• Persons who entertain are allowed to compete as long as it is part-time income and that person does not belong to any professional organization connected with the entertainment industry that would cause Sound Extreme Entertainment or any of Sound Extreme Entertainment's representatives' to pay such contestant a fee or any other benefit for taking part in any the contest.
• Any person may enter the contest that belongs to an Organized Labor Union connected with the entertainment industry, as long as that person is not disqualified by rule number 2.
• Contestants MAY NOT utilize live props.
• Contestants are not allowed to leave the stage or stage area during their performance. This includes singing or performing within the audience.
• Song time limit is 5 minutes.
• Contestants may sing the same song as another contestant.
• Songs containing vulgar or explicit sexual lyrics will not be allowed. • Contestants will sing one judged song.
• Contestants, their family or associates are not allowed to have contact with a contest judge before or during any contest connected with Sound Extreme Entertainment.
• Contestants, their family or associates who exhibit offensive behavior during any portion of the contest will disqualify that contestant from further competition.
• Contestants will be scored using a 60 point system:
• Vocal Ability (rhythm/pitch/phrasing) 1-30 points
• Stage Presence (movement/confidence/command) 1-20 points
• Appearance (costume/attire) 1-10 points
• Decisions of the judges are final.
• Clubs/Venues shall post in a conspicuous place, the final scores of all contestants of a semi final competition. Scores during the preliminary portion of a contest may or may not be posted and is left to the discretion of the club/venue. • Complaints may be directed in a dignified manner to the contest host.
• No KJ/KJ assistant/Club owner/Venue owner/Venue lessee/their family connected directly with Sound Extreme Entertainment may enter.
REI Garage Sale to benefit Manna
From REI...
REI Asheville is striving to donate 1,000 pounds of canned food to MANNA FoodBank at its next Garage Sale and Food Drive on Saturday (March 19). REI’s Garage Sale is known for its great deals on used outdoor items - from gear to clothing to footwear. Typically, REI Asheville’s Garage Sale is opened to all REI members who can find used and returned gear 40 percent - 60 percnet off. This upcoming Garage Sale will be slightly different since it is also a food drive: all REI members must bring two cans of food to be able to shop the Garage Sale. Doors open at 10 AM, but due to its popularity a long line does form beforehand. This is a wonderful opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to give back to our local community and support an incredible organization like MANNA FoodBank. REI is located in Biltmore Park Town Square.
Retirement planning workshop at UNCA
Many pre-retirees are likely to put off making important decisions on the complex subject of retirement planning, according to a recent study by the MetLife Mature Market Institute. Only 35 percent of 45- to 49-year-olds felt prepared to retire compared with 64 percent of 60- to 64-year-olds. Learn how to plan your early retirement by attending the Retirement Planning Today workshop conducted at UNC-Asheville on March 17 and March 19. For more details call Kim at 828-651-9617 or go to http://www.wallco.com/documents/RPTMar11UNCA.pdf.
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