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Park Ridge Weekly Events for: 8/15-8/21-Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van:Cholesterol Screenings: Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. Sunday, 8/21, Mills River SDA Church, 2142 Jeffries Road, 8-11am. Wednesday, 8/17, Harris Teeter, 636 Spartanburg Hwy, 8-11am. PSA Screenings: No appointment required. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. $10. Monday, 8/15, Ingles Laurel Park, 1705 Brevard Road, 10am-1pm. Friday, 8/19, Citco Hendersonville, 324 S. Washington, 11am-2pm. Sunday, 8/21, Mills River SDA Church, 2142 Jeffries Road, 8-11am. Bone Density Screenings: Screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks easy to slip off. Monday, 8/15, Ingles Laurel Park, 1705 Brevard Road, 10am-1pm. Friday, 8/19, Citco Hendersonville, 324 S. Washington Street, 11-2pm. Sunday, 8/21, Mills River SDA Church, 2142 Jeffries Road, 8-11am. Body Composition and Blood Pressure Screening: Blood pressure and blood test for diabetes. Tuesday, 8/16, Biltmore Square Mall, 800 Brevard Road, 8am-11am. Support Groups: Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia. Support group offered to stroke survivors coping with an aphasia disorder and for other individuals diagnosed with aphasia. Caregivers, family and friends are encouraged to participate as well. Call Brenda Oakley at 828.687.5261. Thursday, 8/18, Park Ridge Home Health, 895 Howard Gap Road, 3-4pm. Memory Club Support Group. Offered for people with early memory loss, and also includes the Memory Caregivers Network meeting. For more information, please call Mary Donnelly at 828.230.4143. Tuesday, 8/16, Fletcher Adventist Church, 1141 Howard Gap Rd., 10am-11am. Baby Place: Celebrate Pregnancy/Weekend Option. Pregnancy is a time to relax, reflect and prepare mentally, physically and spiritually for the transition to motherhood. This class is an exciting twist on normal childbirth class covering important labor techniques and support. Lots of laughter and fun as you learn what you need to know for the big day. Massage voucher ($65 value) included. $99. Saturday, 8/20, Park Ridge Health Duke Room, 100 Hospital Drive, 8:30am-12:30pm.
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Park Ridge Weekly Events for 8/8/-8/14-Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: Vision Screening: Vision screenings are for near-sightedness, color acuity and macular degeneration. Friday, 8/12, Wal-mart, 50 Highlands Square, Hendersonville, 2-5pm. EKG and Blood Pressure: EKG suggested for those with cardiovascular disease, family history of heart problems, high blood pressure, smokers, and diabetics. Please wear clothing to access chest area. Tuesday, 8/10, Food Lion Hendersonville, 800 Greenville Hwy, 1-4pm. Support Group: Alzheimer's Association Henderson County Caregivers Support Group: Care for persons with dementia is available for those who can function in a social setting without their caregiver for over an hour. Please call Sally Griffin at 828.808.8635 for more information. Tuesday, 8/9, Carolina Baptist Association Office, 601 Hebron Road, Hendersonville, 10-11am. Baby Place: Childbirth Class: Eager to learn but juggling a frantic schedule? Our childbirth class is also available as a one-day session. This is the same interactive format that involves mom and dad. We'll start with ailments that can crop up during pregnancy. We'll then move on to what happens when you're in labor-including how to recognize when it starts-as well as delivery options ranging from low-intervention to natural to traditional childbirth. Finally, moms and dads will learn how to take care of their new bundles of joy. They'll also get a chance to tour the new Baby Place where they'll welcome their baby into the world. This class covers the cost of the Breastfeeding class that is held on scheduled Tuesdays at 6pm. (see breastfeeding class schedule). Bring to class 3 pillows and a baby doll or stuffed animal. Monday, 8/8, Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, 9am-4pm.

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Park Ridge Weekly Events for 8/1-8/7-Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: Cholesterol screenings-Lipid and glucose by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. Monday, 8/2, Food Lion Mills River, 6 Cross Road, 8-11am. Thursday, 8/4, Ingles, 625 Spartanburg Hwy., 8-11am. Saturday, 8/6, Emma Elementary, 37 Brickyard Road, 8-11am. Bone Density-For osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks easy to slip off. Wednesday, 8/3, The Bridge at Lake Point Landing, 334 Thompson Street, 1-4pm. Support Group: I Can Cope Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group-Join other breast cancer survivors, frends and those at high risk seeking support and information. Monday, 8/1, Park Ridge Health Breast Center, 50 Hospital Drive, Suite 4B, 5:30-6:30pm. Wellness Class: Free lunch and learn on "Eating Your Weigh to a Healthy Weight". Thursday, 8/4, Park Ridge Health, 12-1pm. www.parkridgehealth.org

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Park Ridge Weekly Events for 7/25-7/31-Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: Vision screening-Vision screenings are for near-sightedness, far-sightedness, color acuity and macular degeneration. Tuesday, 7/26, Ingles, 3643 Howard Gap Rd., 9am-12pm. EKG & Blood pressure-Monday, 7/25, Pat's Hair Design, 321 White Street, Hendersonville, 1-4pm. Body Composition & Glucose-Body fat & hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition and blood test for diabetes and blood pressure. Thursday, 7/28, Body Shop, 580 Upward Road, Hendersonville, 1-4pm. Baby Place: Experience the Baby Place-See our new facility and all it has to offer as well as ask questions about delivering here. Monday, 7/25, Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, 6-7pm. Community Event: Bele Chere 5K-The Asheville Track Club expects over 1,500 runners to toe the line for our 32nd race as part of the Southeast's largest free outdoor festival. Presented by Southeastern Sports Medicine. Saturday, 7/30, McCormick Field, 7:30-9am. http://www.parkridgehealth.org/experience-park-ridge/events

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Park Ridge Weekly Events for 7/18-7/24 Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW van: Cholesterol Screening-Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. Monday, 7/18, Fletcher Valley Foods, 1151 Naples Road, 8-11am.
PSA Screenings-No appointment required. Blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. $10. Wednesday, 7/20, CVS, 3450 Hendersonville Road, 10am-1pm. Thursday, 7/21, Hair Gallery, 1038 Greenville Hwy, 9am-12pm. Free Bone Density Screenings-Bone Density screenings for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off. Wednesday, 7/20, CVS, 3450 Hendersonville Road, 10am-1pm. Thursday, 7/21, Hair Gallery, 1038 Greenville Hwy, 9am-12pm. Lunch and Learn: Spinal Effects of Aging. Free and open to the public, with lunch served. Stephen Rees, M.D., board-certified in Pain Management and Physical Medicine with Carolinas Center for Advanced Management of Pain will be speaking on "Spinal Effects of Aging." Space is limited, so please reserve your space by calling 828.687.3947. Tuesday, 7/19, Park Ridge Health at Laurel Park, 1881 Pisgah Drive, 12-1pm. Support Group: Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia Support Group. Offered to stroke survivors coping with an aphasia disorder and for other individuals diagnosed with aphasia. Caregivers, family, and friends are encouraged to participate as well. Please call Brenda Oakley at 828.687.5261. Thursday, 7/21, Park Ridge Home Health, 895 Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher, 3-4pm. http://www.parkridgehealth.org/experience-park-ridge/events

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Park Ridge Weekly Events for 7/11-7/17 Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: Cholesterol Screenings-Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. Tuesday, 7/12, Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, 8-11am. Wednesday, 7/13, Fresh Market Hendersonville, 213 Greenville Highway, 8-11am. Saturday, 7/16, Biltmore Town Square, 2 Town Square Blvd, 9am-12pm. Support Groups:"I Can Cope" Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group. Monday, 7/11, Park Ridge Health Breast Center, 50 Hospital Drive, Suite 4B, Hendersonville, 5:30-6:30. Alzheimer's Association Henderson County Caregivers Support Group. Tuesday, 7/12, Carolina Baptist Association Office, 601 Hebron Road, 10-11am. Wellness Classes: Chronic Disease Management Program. Tuesday, 7/12, Park Ridge Health Cafeteria, 100 Hospital Drive, 2:20-5pm. Baby Place classes: Celebrate Pregnancy. Saturday, 7/16, Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, 8:30-12:30. http://www.parkridgehealth.org/experience-park-ridge/events

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Park Ridge Health Weekly Events for 7/4-7/10 Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: $10 PSA Screening-No appointment needed. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. Wednesday, 7/6, Walmart Hendersonville, 50 Highlands Square Drive, 1-4pm. Free Bone Density Screening-Bone Density Screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off. Wednesday, 7/6, Walmart Hendersonville, 50 Highlands Square Drive, 1-4pm. Free EKG and Blood Pressure Screening-Electrocardiogram and blood pressure screening for cardiac irregularities. Thursday, 7/7, Ingles Fletcher, 6000 Hendersonville Road, 1-4pm. Free Body Composition and Blood Pressure Screening-Blood pressure, body fat and hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Saturday, 7/9, Deaverview Apartments, Asheville, 275 Deaverview Road, 1-4pm.

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Park Ridge Health Weekly Events for 6/27-7/3

Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: $10 PSA Screening-No appointment required. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. Wednesday, 6/29, CVS Hendersonville, 1604 Four Seasons Blvd., 9am-12pm. Free Bone Density Screening-Bone Density Screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks easy to slip off. Wednesday, 6/29, CVS Hendersonville, 1604 Four Seasons Blvd., 9am-12pm. Free EKG and Blood pressure. Tuesday, 6/28, Dollar Tree Hendersonville, 100 Highland Square Drive, 2pm-5pm. Experience the Baby Place-Baby Place tour. Monday, 6/27, Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, 6-7pm.

Free Lunch and Learns: "ABC's of Cardiac Testing"-Cyril Abrams, M.D., will present. Tuesday, 6/28, Park Ridge Health Duke Room, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, 12pm-1pm. "Introduction to Creation Health Series"-This lunch and learn is a free event introduction to the class series. Discover the 8 timeless principles for living life to the fullest. Thursday, 6/30, Park Ridge Health Duke Room, 100 Hospital Drive, 12-12:30pm. http://www.parkridgehealth.org/experience-park-ridge/events

Park Ridge Health Event Summary for 6/20-6/26

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Park Ridge Health-Event Summary for 6/20-6/26-Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: Bone Density Screenings-For osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off. Thursday, June 23, First Congregational Church, 1735 Fifth Avenue W, Hendersonville. 1pm-4pm


Body Composition and Glucose Screening. Body fat and hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Blood and glucose testing for diabetes. Fasting preferred, but not required. Monday, June 20, Hendersonville Food Co-op, 715 S. Grove Street, Hendersonville. 9am-12pm.


Body composition and Blood Pressure Screenings. Blood pressure, body fat and hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Friday, June 24, Mills River Town Hall, 5046 Boylston Hwy., 2pm-6pm.





$10 PSA Screenings. No appointment required. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older, age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. Thursday June 23, 1st Congregational Church, 1735 Fifth Ave. W, Hendersonville. 1pm-4pm. Sunday, June 26, Tryon SDA Church, 2820 Lynn Road, 12-5pm.
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Park Ridge Health Weekly Events - 6.13.11

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Park Ridge Health - Event Summary for 6/13-6/19/11

Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge Health WOW van:

Free Cholesterol Screenings

Lipid and Glucose Profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight.

Tuesday, June 14

Ingles

8 a.m.-11 a.m., 6478 Brevard Road, Etowah

Thursday, June 16

Opportunity House

8 a.m.-11 a.m., Asheville Highway, Hendersonville

$10 PSA Screening

No appointment required. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer.

Saturday, June 18

W.C. Reid Center

8 a.m.-11 a.m., 133 Livingston Street, Asheville

Free Bone Density for Men and Women

Bone density screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off.

Wednesday, June 15

The Bridge at Lake Point Landing

1 p.m.-4 p.m., 334 Thompson Street, Hendersonville

Free Body Composition and Glucose Screening for Men and Women

Body fat and hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Blood glucose testing for diabetes. Fasting preferred, but not required.

Monday, June 20

Hendersonville Food Co-op

9 a.m.-noon, 715 S. Grove Street, Hendersonville

Free Support Groups

Alzheimer's Association's Henderson County Caregivers Support Group
June 14, 10 a.m.
Carolina Baptist Association Office (601 Hebron Street, Hendersonville)
Support group to those offered to those providing care for Alzheimer's and other dementia conditions. Care for persons with dementia is available for those who can function in a social setting without their caregiver for over an hour. Call Sally Griffin at 828.808.8635.

Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia Support Group
June 16, 3 p.m.
Park Ridge Home Health Office-Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher
Support group offered to stroke survivors coping with an aphasia disorder and for other individuals diagnosed with aphasia. Caregivers, family, and friends are encouraged to participate as well. Please call Brenda Oakley at 828.687.5261.

The Baby Place Events
Childbirth Class - $90 per couple
June 13 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Eager to learn but juggling a frantic schedule? Our one-day childbirth class offers an interactive format that involves both mom and dad. We'll start with ailments that can crop up during pregnancy. We'll then onto what happens when you're in labor - including how to recognize when it starts - as well as delivery options ranging from low-intervention, to natural, to traditional childbirth. Finally, moms and dads will learn how to take care of their new bundles of joy.
They'll also get a chance to tour the beautiful Baby Place facility, where they'll welcome their baby into the world. To register for this class or for more information, please call 828.681.BABY (2229) or visit http://www.parkridgebabies.com.

Celebrate Pregnancy/Weekend Option - $99
June 18, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Pregnancy is a time to relax, reflect and prepare mentally, physically and spiritually for the transition to motherhood. This class is an exciting twist on a normal childbirth class covering important labor techniques and support. Lots of laughter and fun as you learn what you need to know for the big day. Massage voucher ($65 value) included. To register for this class, or get more information, please call 828.681.BABY (2229) or visit http://www.parkridgebabies.com.

Wheel Ride 4 Charity

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The 2011 Wheel Ride for Food will be this Saturday at Carrier Park. Mark your calendars and make plans to ride in our half-metric, metric Century, and 100-mile Century Ride. Additional details for the ride can be found at Then hang out and enjoy the Mountain Sports Festival where there's plenty of music, food and outdoor adventure sports to go around!

Announcing Celebrate Pregnancy!

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Pregnancy is a time to relax, reflect and prepare mentally, physically and spiritually for the transition to motherhood. This class is an exciting twist on normal childbirth class covering important labor techniques and support. Lots of laughter and fun as you learn what you need to know for the big day. Bonus massage voucher ($65 value) included. $99. May 21, 8:30am-12:30pm.

This is your stomach talking...I'm Full!

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High Fructose Corn Syrup: Weight Gain Through Deafness
Wednesday, 12-1, Park Ridge Health Duke Room
Jeremy will reveal how the body communicates when its hungry and full. It is through this complex system of chemical communication that high fructose corn syrup essentially makes the body deaf to critical signals, resulting in weight gain. He'll discuss the effects of corn syrup help you learn how to consume less of it!
100 Hospital Drive
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Bear Hug! Free Gas!

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"Parker" the bear, created by Heidi Mayfield will be unveiled at the Bearfootin' Public Art Premier May 6 at the Hendersonville courthouse. Take pics of yourself with Parker, post to the Park Ridge FB wall and be entered to win 1 of 5 $50 gas cards! You have through October, so practice your bear hug!

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Free Health Screenings:
Body composition: Thursday, 11-2, Ingles Hville, 3643 Howard Gap
Bone Density: Thursday, 8-12, Pisgah Manor Health Care
EKG & Blood Pressure: Monday the 25th, 11-2, Dollar General Mills River
Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia Support Group: Thursday, 3pm, Park Ridge Home Health.
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Cindy Walton is Featured Artist at Asheville Gallery of Art

Fine artist Cindy Walton evolves an ethereal, emergent style in a series of abstraction and cold wax paintings evoking a timeless pathos and elegant sensibility


ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Cindy Walton, fine artist, may be known for bold, emotive impressions and sweeping, color-carved landscapes, but reveals yet another layer of talent and meaning in a new series of finely executed abstraction and cold wax paintings with unsurpassed elegance and intricate detail.

Walton's "Red in the Morning," 2011

Walton is the featured artist at Asheville Gallery of Art from April 1-30, 2011. An opening reception in her honor will be Friday, April 1, from 5-8 p.m.

Within the past year, Walton’s introduction of the cold wax medium - consisting of a beeswax paste mixed with oil paints for a matte, layered texture - into her repertoire as an artist and instructor has generated a furor of interest among discerning collectors and experts. The first public showing of Walton’s work in this medium debuted in September 2010 at the Cotton Mills Studios, where she was a guest artist. In the six month interim, the demand for Walton’s works has increased, and her technique workshops for artists have sold out.

Inspiration and method evolve the creation of an original piece.

“These paintings are small format, intimate, jewel-like treasures,” says Walton.

The technique is ancient in origin, and can be traced to early civilizations as a fine art application. Often confused with encaustic wax painting, cold wax mediums are not heated to produce the delicately textured effect, but instead are applied with knives or other tools and layered for unique visual appeal.

“The detail is really exquisite. This medium gives a three-dimensional quality to a two-dimensional surface,” she explains. “It’s very interesting to see.”

Fine Artist Cindy Walton

Attend "Abstraction and Cold Wax," and meet featured artist Cindy Walton at Asheville Gallery of Art at the Opening Reception Friday, April 1, from 5-8 p.m., at 16 College Street, Asheville. The exhibit will be displayed in the gallery from April 1-30, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays from 1-4 p.m.

For more information on Cindy Walton, fine artist, see her web site at http://www.cindywalton.com/, email her directly at info@cindywalton.com, or call for a private studio visit at (828) 251-1499.

Sherri L. McLendon is a freelance writer in Weaverville. She can be reached at http://www.sherrimclendon.com.

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The Water Corner Opens on Fairview Road

Matthew Westerman has opened up a space on Fairview Rd. where people can learn the benefits of restructured water. Restructuring water separates it into two parts; one is more acidic, giving it antibacterial properties, making it good for things like cleaning and sterilizing surfaces without harsh chemicals. The other part is more alkaline and provides important antioxidant properties when you drink it.

Matthew offers free demonstrations at The Water Corner Monday through Friday between 3:30 and 7:00 pm. In just a few minutes, he'll explain the benefits of restructured water and show you exactly how it works. Here's a little bit of what Matthew has to say about the water:

"This water is micro-clustered(allowing greater absorption of minerals and oxygen and increase in the rate of 'acidic waste' being removed from the body). It is high in bio available alkaline minerals(which aid our bodies' ability to perform numerous biological functions) and has a high concentration of much needed anti-oxidants in the form of "free" electrons. I have always sought a simple method of giving my body what it needs to stay healthy and fight disease and when I found this, I tried it,and knew that I wanted to share it with as many people as possible. So I opened The Water Corner. I am now 38 and feeling younger everyday. The first thing I noticed was relief from early carpal tunnel and then more energy and clarity.

At The Water Corner we share water and information about the properties of other water people are drinking everyday and a little bit about how our bodies work.
This technology originated in Japanese hospitals in 1974 and has finally made it's way to the US .Millions of people around the world have been enjoying the benefits of drinking Alkaline Ionized Water and now you can too."

In addition to offering demonstrations and information, The Water Corner offers a water club, allowing you to come by and purchase water for use at home or in your office. Every month some of the proceeds from the sale of the water go to a different charity; stop by this month and you'll be helping out Helpmate, a local organization that offers services to abused women and their families.

On a more personal note, I'm a skeptic about almost everything, but it's hard to argue with the evidence I've seen and the clear, concise information Matthew offered when I visited the store. The water is worth drinking for flavor if nothing else; it has a crisp, clean taste, like something out of a high mountain spring.

The Water Corner is located at 802 Fairview Rd in Asheville, right next to the Bikram Yoga Studio across from the Bi-Lo shopping center. Visit Matthew's web site at www.idrinkthewater.com, give him a call at (828) 335-1225 or email him at idrinkthewater@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions.




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Sacred Embodiment Center in Asheville - events from Feb 26 - Mar 2

Lots of things happening at the SEC Asheville, check it out

Saturday, February 26
10:00am
Healing Arts Expo ~ Raising Health, Wealth & Wholeness Fundraiser

Sunday, February 27
2:30pm
Silent Darshan (Meditation) with Charlie
7:00pm
Spiritual Undertones- Singer Songer Writer Workshop w/Asher

Monday, February 28
11:00am
Totally Awesome QiGong & Meditation with Pheonyx Roldan
6:00pm
Laughter Yoga with Lisa Harris
7:45pm
Feldenkrais Method/Anat Beniel Method Healing Movement with Lara Polsky Gillease

Tuesday, March 1
10:00am
Divine Energy Share with Frank Connally
5:30pm
Flowy Yoga with Frank Connelly
7:30pm
Kirtan with Sangita Devi

Wednesday, March 2
11:00am
Totally Awesome QiGong & Meditation with Pheonyx Roldan
7:00pm
Interplay Asheville at the SEC

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The Ask Asheville blog. Memories...

AskAsheville has been blogging for years and having fun doing it. It was never really a requirement, but a channel of expression for all of the information Asheville provides. We did not start years and years ago like some others, so they had seniority; but as far as we knew, we did not need a "license to blog." Maybe we blogged too much for some, and too little for others. It does not matter. We have grown and we are now ready to go in bigger, better and different directions with Ask Asheville. Thank you to all of our contributors over the years. Keep your eyes open. This will be one of the last times you will see the blog site pictured above.

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The Evolution of Green Man Brewery in Asheville

In culture, the Green Man is typically a sculpture or a drawing of a face surrounding by leaves that is seen on churches or public houses throughout Europe. It is usually interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, or renaissance, representing the cycle of growth each spring.

GREEN MAN BREWERY (ASHEVILLE) WINS SILVER ADDY
Green Man asked Big Bridge to give a rebirth to its logo and branding last Fall. For the project, Big Bridge modified the original logo by clearly defining the Green Man, introduced the Fall version with leaves changing color and developed a modification of the Green Man for small batch brews. We also designed associated identity visuals that are being implemented throughout the brewery including growlers, signage, gift cards and t-shirts. The gift card design recently won a Silver ADDY with the American Advertising Federation Asheville (AAFA).

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Elevate School of Life and Art in Asheville NC – just $5 lesson

So what can you learn for $5 a lesson? Elevate is a new school of life and art offered by local Asheville artists and teachers who are passionate about their subjects, excited about sharing, and happy to teach both children and adults. Elevate was conceived by artists from the Highland Acting Company, who performed the popular Broadway musical “Godspell” for over five thousand people in the Asheville area beginning in 2009.

Elevate will be offering weekly classes beginning the week of March 7th for 10 weeks in downtown Asheville at 34 S. Lexington Avenue. Classes can be joined “in process” if there is availability during the first two weeks. Classes are being offered for various ages and skill levels in: Drama, Guitar, Graphic Design, Hip-Hop Dance, Sewing, Creative Writing, Math Tutoring, Programming, Crochet, Biblical Greek, Worship Dance, Book Binding, Paper Making, Intro to Art, Shoe Making, and more.

Asheville is known to be a unique city for both the visual and performing arts so it seemed only natural to offer classes to our community for those who would like to be taught a particular subject at an affordable rate. So, for only $50, based on ten weeks at $5 per lesson, students can expose themselves to various art and life subjects, learning new skills and knowledge. Our hope is that this learning experience will be both fun and rewarding.

50% of the proceeds go directly to the teachers, and 45% goes toward building a full-time community center for downtown Asheville. It is the dream of Elevate School of Life and Art to one day have its own permanent location where art and life skills can be shared and taught to the community.

To register and/or view class schedules and descriptions, as well as teacher bios, visit ElevateLifeAndArt.com or call (828) 318-8895

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Buried Beds perform at Stella Blue on March 14th with Murder By Death!

Buried Beds are currently wrapping up their tour supporting Dr. Dog all over the East Coast and we're happy to announce that they'll be hitting the road shortly thereafter with Murder By Death for three weeks! The tour will take them through the Midwest and back up the East Coast and, in the midst of it, their sophomore album, Tremble The Sails, hits stores nationally on March 1st! The band crafts upbeat and off-kilter songs that are as heavily percussive as they are nimbly orchestrated. Live, they perform as a five piece featuring a raucous mix of big drums, electric guitars, viola, piano and and heavy doses of three-part harmonies that mesh together with a mesmerizing chemistry. See the Buried Beds website.

1st Annual Asheville Bellydance Festival April 15-17, 2011

Mahsati Janan & Lisa Zahiya present:
The 1st Annual
Asheville Bellydance Festival

April 15-17, 2011
Three days of fun including a hafla, gala show & workshops all day Saturday & Sunday!

Questions: Email mahsati@mahsati.com or call 828-242-7595

Shows!
Friday, April 15th: Hafla & Bellydance Party!
Join us for a night of socializing, open dancing & performances. Would you like to perform? Please email us at lisa@lisazahiya.com. Location TBD.

Saturday, April 16th: Gala Show!
Join us for a night of amazing professional bellydance performances!
$12, $15 at the door, Location TBD

Workshops!
All workshops are $20/$25 at the door. All workshops will be held on Carolina Lane in downtown Asheville. See full workshops schedule and/or register here.

Instructors!
Mahsati Janan, Lisa Zahiya, SamiTe, Sparrow, Sara Beaman, Natalie Brown, Kaitlyn, Asharah, Reyna of the Rising Sun Tribe, Annie of Ancient Moon Bellydance

Tony Griffin: Paintings and Drawings - Gallery Opening in Asheville

Gallery Opening on March 11, 5:30-7:30pm

115 O'Henry Street in the Grove Arcade, Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC - The Fine Arts League of the Carolinas will host a gallery opening for the exhibit, Tony Griffin: Paintings and Drawings, in their downtown gallery located in Asheville's Grove Arcade on March 11, 5:30 to 7:30pm. The exhibit coincides with a Charcoal Drawing workshop being taught by the artist at the Fine Arts League in the River Arts District.

Tony Griffin is a classically-trained perceptual painter. While Griffin remains faithful to the principles and ideals of his classical training, his work has developed into a looser, more confident voice - a testament not only to his skill, but to his personal vision.

While attending the American International School of Florence, Tony lived and apprenticed with fresco artist Ben Long. During this time, he received training from the atelier of Sigorina Nera Simi at the recommendation of the Italian master, Pietro Annigoni. Griffin’s early artistic training was heavily influenced by the Italian Renaissance masters - a set of artistic ideals that was enjoying another renaissance in Florence’s dynamic community of expatriate artists of the 1970’s . With a solid foundation in academic drawing, Tony briefly returned to the United States in 1974 to attend the North Carolina School of the Arts and was to permanently return later to attend the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. The Academy offered a broader range of instruction and focused more on contemporary realist painting. Here he was able to study with the likes of Ben Kamihira, Sydney Goodman, Arthur De Costa, Seymour Remenick, and Louis Sloan.

Currently, Tony divides his time between his studio in Charlotte and his summer home in the mountains of North Carolina. 

The Fine Arts League is dedicated to teaching in the tradition of the old masters within a master/apprentice learning environment. The course schedule includes: core apprentice track classes, adult workshops, and after school youth workshops. Curriculum details are available online at www.fineartsleague.org. The school was founded in 2001 by Benjamin F Long IV, an Arthur Ross Award winner for Excellence in the Classical Tradition, a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an Art Renewal Center "Living Master".

For more information about the Fine Arts League of the Carolinas visit: www.fineartsleague.org, or contact Sheri Kahn at (828) 252-5050, kahn@fineartsleague.org

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WNC Author Gary Stamper Needs Your Help to Win "Next Top Self-Help Author" Title

Asheville, N.C. - Nationally known men's workshop facilitator Gary Stamper of Whittier is a finalist for the distinction of "The Next Top Self-Help Author," a competition created by James Twyman and Robert Evans, founder of the Messenger Network. The winner receives a book contract courtesy of Conari Press.

"What good is it if the Goddess returns and there's no Divine Masculine to hold space for her?" Stamper questions in the first sentence of this ground-breaking work of men's spirituality, Awakening the New Masculine: The Path of the Integral Warrior.

In its pages, he offers the work as an antidote to an alternative landscape filled with publications and programs by women for women, instead offering a stand-out alternative uniquely for men stepping powerfully into 21st century life and relationships.

Stamper's live workshops incorporate cutting edge technologies combined with ancient, shamanic altered states wisdom, initiation and ritual. Men looking for solutions to personal dilemmas arrive at a new way of being giving them access to the freedom they seek. Many cite a deeper connection in personal relationships, and increased enjoyment of their work and life as a whole. The book is based on this incredible personal work.

Gary Stamper

"When you step into the truth of who you are, speaking from your heart, everyone with whom you are in relationship will relax and trust you," says Stamper. "We want to change the world, and we begin by changing ourselves."

Western North Carolinians can support Stamper by visiting his My Author Page online. Watch the video, vote for the book, and follow the simple instructions to receive the first three chapters of the book *F*R*E*E* as his thanks for your support. Find out more about Gary Stamper by visiting his personal website and blog at http://www.garystamper.com/.

Sherri L. McLendon is a freelance writer in Weaverville, N.C. Find out more about her by visiting her media services website, http://www.sherrimclendon.com.

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Please say "no" to Ingles request to exceed our lighting ordinance

For those of you who live in the City of Asheville, please let the Asheville City Council know that you do not approve of an exemption to the outdoor lighting ordinance recently granted to Ingles for a new grocery store/gas station in West Asheville along Smokey Park Highway. This exemption (granted by the Planning & Zoning Commission) would allow Ingles to illuminate its gas station canopy at levels that are 4 times greater than allowed by the city's lighting ordinance!

This decision will go up for public input before the City Council this Tuesday (Feb. 22nd) at 5:00 p.m. In 2008, the city revised it's outdoor lighting ordinance and set more restrictive (but hardly "dark-sky") standards for the City. Ingles wants to completely ignore these. And this not only creates light pollution but also unsafe glare and loss of night vision -- a leading cause of nighttime auto accidents.

To take action:
* Email Asheville City Council at: AshevilleNCCouncil@ashevillenc.gov (Copy & paste the letter below into your email if you want to save time)
* Speak out at City Council's public hearing on the Ingles conditional-zoning request on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, starting at 5 pm, fifth floor of Asheville City Hall.

Letter:

Subject: Please say "no" to Ingles request to exceed our lighting ordinance

Madam Mayor and City Council members:

Earlier this month the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional zoning request for a new Ingles grocery store/gas station on Smokey Park Highway in west Asheville. Against the recommendations of the City's Planning Department staff, the P&Z granted extraordinary exemptions to Ingles in this matter, especially in the area of outdoor lighting. Ingles will be allowed to illuminate their gas station canopy with 4 times the maximum allowed by the City's outdoor lighting ordinance. This is unacceptable as there is no justifiable reason to have that much lighting and this exception creates an unusual precedent for other businesses to make similar requests.

Ingles' reason for the exception request is for "visibility and safety". Indeed Ingles would become the most "visible" gas station in Asheville. But the excessive lighting causes a loss of visibility and night vision as well as enormous glare and a risk to the safety of drivers at night. As drivers leave the gas station canopy with diminished night vision from the glaring light and enter the less illuminated highway, accidents are much more likely to occur. This is a common occurrence that everyone experiences when moving from a brightly lit location to a darker one at night. And this problem is more prevalent in the aging population.

It's not clear why Ingles wants to light its gas station canopy beyond the generous allowance of 20 foot-candles in the Asheville ordinance -- other than to increase its visibility to customers from miles around. All other gas stations in town will then want the same treatment!

Asheville's allowance in its ordinance of 20 foot-candles for vehicular canopies comes directly from the IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America) recommendations. It is a national standard and not a dark-sky standard. Dark-Sky standards would allow less than 20FC, closer to 10FC. So 20 FC in the city's ordinance is plenty of light, and it is the standard used by hundreds of lighting ordinances around the country. Brevard only allows 10 FC and Waynesville 15 FC for vehicular canopies. Asheville's standards here of 20FC are not too harsh and provide plenty of light.

A quote from a study done in Vermont is clear: (page 8 of this linked .pdf file)

http://www.maine.gov/spo/landuse/docs/techassist/techassistbulletins/lightingmanual.pdf

"Research compiled by the Chittenden County (Vermont) Regional Planning Commission on gasoline station lighting suggests that average illumination levels in excess of 10 foot-candles serve no purpose other than attracting attention to the site. The IESNA guidelines recommend an average illumination level of 20 foot-candles."

The City must stand firm on the 20 FC standard as it is very generous and creates no hardship. Any light above this level only creates unsafe glare. The reality is that Ingles' only reason for this request is to attract attention to its gas station and, ironically, the only "visibility and safety" that it creates is impaired visibility and a safety problem.

With P&Z granting such outrageous exceptions with no justifiable reasons, the City's ordinances will become a sham, and many other businesses will be lining up for their chance to out-light Ingles.

Please do not allow Ingles this unsafe exception to our outdoor lighting ordinance.

Sincerely,

(Your Name)


Small Footprints is the author of Reduce Footprints, a blog about the easy ways that we can reduce our footprint on the earth.


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Asheville Savings Bank receives Spirit of North Carolina award

ASHEVILLE – Asheville Savings Bank has been named a Spirit of North Carolina award winner for its creative commitment to supporting United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County.

The bank receives the award for it’s commitment to increasing employee giving to the United Way campaign - up 20 percent in the past two years - making it the top Financial Services Giving Company in Buncombe County. In addition, senior management participates in imaginative incentives to encourage 100 percent staff participation in the campaign, including dancing the Thriller dance, performing the hula and undertaking Survivor-style competitions.

The company embodies the message of LIVE UNITED, not only by giving, but also through advocating and volunteering in the community. Staff advocate on United Way’s behalf by holding a change drive with their customers during campaign season, creating awareness and explaining our work in the community.  They also volunteer through Day of Caring, regular Hands On Asheville-Buncombe volunteer projects, an annual backpack drive and at United Way on the board, strategic planning committees, focus area groups, leadership giving societies and other roles. Suzanne DeFerie, Asheville Savings Bank CEO, served as 2010 Campaign Cabinet Chair and is a big part of the company’s enthusiasm.

“Asheville Savings Bank has been an outstanding corporate citizen, and I am thrilled it is being recognized for its support of our community,” said David Bailey, United Way president and CEO. “We look forward to attending Asheville Savings Bank’s celebration each year. It’s always a surprise, and you never know what they are going to do next!”

The Spirit of North Carolina Awards provide statewide recognition for organizations, local government, healthcare and educational institutions and large and small businesses offering outstanding commitment and support to communities through local United Way involvement. The award will be presented by United Way of North Carolina at its annual meeting Feb. 18 in Pinehurst.

United Way mobilizes people into collective action through Giving, Advocating and Volunteering in the areas of Education, Income and Health. We believe these are the building blocks of a good life for everyone. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED!

By making results-based investments in our community, we support long-lasting, measurable change in people’s lives, right here in Asheville and Buncombe County. You can be part of the change. Join the movement at www.unitedwayabc.org.

For more information, contact:
David Bailey, President and CEO- 255-0696


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‘Navitat at Night’ New for 2011 Season

Exclusive nighttime canopy tours begin in April

BARNARDSVILLE, N.C. – NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES, a world-class zip line canopy tour near Asheville, has just announced nighttime tours new for the 2011 season.

“NAVITAT AT NIGHT” promises an entirely new perspective on the exhilarating experience of zipping through the trees. Tours start in April and will be offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at dusk. Night tours go on sale Feb. 15.

“We are thrilled to be offering this exclusive new adventure in our second season,” said Abby Burt, Branding & Marketing Leader at NAVITAT.

“Our tour site, located in beautiful and secluded Moody Cove, takes on a whole new life after the sun goes down. Guests will find themselves surrounded by the sights and sounds of nighttime while zipping under a blanket of stars. It is truly breathtaking.”

On the “NAVITAT AT NIGHT” tours, guests travel by lamplight on a series of artfully constructed zip lines, sky bridges, trails, rappels and platforms high in the treetops. Along the way, they learn about the natural and cultural history of the area and have opportunities to stargaze and spot some of the many nocturnal creatures living in the cove, including barred owls, brown bats, raccoons, opossums and fireflies.

Throughout the tour, guests are attached to a redundant safety system at all times while off the ground and accompanied by two highly trained Canopy Guides. Guests will be strongly encouraged to complete Navitat's daytime tour prior to doing the nighttime tour.
“NAVITAT AT NIGHT” tours start in April and will be offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at dusk. Reservations are required. Tour price is $109 per person. Guests must be 16 years of age or older to participate. Book your tour beginning Feb. 15.

NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES showcases the breathtaking natural beauty of a 242-acre serene mountain cove, located just 20 minutes north of downtown Asheville. The canopy tour course is entirely tree-based and features two sky bridges, two rappels, and 10 zip lines ranging from 120 to 1,100 feet in length -- including one that sends guests soaring more than 200 feet above the forest floor. Visit www.navitat.com to learn more.

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Choose Your Own Adventure Writing Workshop at Spellbound

On Saturday, February 19, local author Matthew Damon is leading a writing workshop for kids of all ages at Spellbound Children's Bookshop downtown. From 1 to 5 in the afternoon, Damon will guide kids through the art of dreaming up and creating their very own Choose Your Own Adventure story. More interactive than other types of books, CYOA books allow kids to make choices and explore the consequences of their actions.

Earlier this month, Damon read from his own CYOA book, The Shadow Keep, and gave kids a sneak preview of his upcoming zombie CYOA adventure, co-authored by Emily Breckheimer. His audience ranged in age from about four years old to 19, and both stories held the interest of all the kids-and the parents, too. Damon approaches writing with humor and the attitude that life is an adventure, so you might as well write it down. The lucky kids at this workshop will be up and moving, laughing and stretching their imaginations as far as they can. After attending the workshop, kids have the option to sign up for additional 2-hour classes to continue working on their stories and turn their adventure into a finished book.

The cost of this workshop is just $15 if you pay in advance (call Spellbound at (828)232-2228 or visit the bookshop in person to make reservations)and $20 if you pay at the door. Cost includes all materials, healthy snacks and a drink.

Spellbound Children's Bookshop is located at 19 Wall St. in downtown Asheville. To learn more about Matt Damon and what he does visit his web site, Rogue Dream Press.

april is a freelance writer from asheville. read more of her work here or follow her on facebook. her first book is available on amazon.com.

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Affordable Website Setup and Optimization Offer Solutions for Entrepreneurs

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. - February 11, 2011 - Enterprising entrepreneurs can now easily enter the online marketplace with the advantage of new affordable website launch and optimization packages, thanks to McLendon Bylines and its team of writers, designers, and optimization specialists.

"Many entrepreneurs want to spend their time doing what they love, not figuring out how to deal with marketing their business online," says Sherri L. McLendon, a communication strategist and copywriter. "We basically take them away from all that, providing them with the foundation they need at an investment which makes good sense from a small business perspective."

Websites Must Work For the Business

Most clients ask for a website that's user friendly, that is, one which they can update themselves once it's up and running, says McLendon. Often, they've had a starter website hosted by a designer, but found the process of getting the site updated time consuming, tedious, or expensive." Conversely, the McLendon Bylines approach is utilitarian. If the website doesn't work for the business, it isn't working at all in our view, she explains.

In the initial meeting, McLendon personally assesses the needs of each client, and recommends the best solutions based on the client's own criteria. Then, working with an eye to the future, the website is created to attract the client's ideal customer base, including design choices, content marketing, and launch promotions. The value of this intensive level of personal mentoring, included as standard in the website service, actually exceeds the entire cost of the startup package, she explains.

"The bells and whistles are pretty standard for us," says McLendon. "We include the site setup, content, research, tags, SEO keyword placement, links, and an online press release when we provide this service."

Local Optimization Builds Traffic Online and Off

What's new is the additional option of local optimization, which makes it easier for customers to find the business they're seeking - even if that business does not currently have a website. This strategy is affordable and useful, even for bootstrappers.

"The result of localized optimization is that it significantly increases the likelihood of the client's business appearing at the top of the page of search returns," says McLendon. "This tactic is particularly valuable when one's business serves a geographically defined area."

Local optimization increases visibility with less effort. "This service is one which my clients have often requested, but which we did not previously offer," McLendon says. "Now, we can increase new traffic online and on the ground, and that's a good thing for everyone concerned." As a bonus, clients are also listed on leading location-specific social media sites.

For more information on website launch and optimization packages for your business, contact McLendon Bylines at http://www.sherrimclendon.com.

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COUNSELOR JOINS CENTER FOR HOLISTIC MEDICINE

Rounding out the Center's holistic offering for the body, mind, and spirit. The Center for Holistic Medicine has expanded its offerings with Lisa Besses, Licensed Professional Counselor. Lisa has been licensed in the state of North Carolina since 1998. She has a BA in Psychology from the University of Nevada and a MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of California. She has worked in a variety of settings throughout her career with adults, children, adolescents and families. The counseling philosophy of her practice is one of viewing the individual as a whole person, meaning that you are so much more than the symptoms you present. This holistic approach is a therapy process that honors all the dimensions of the individual and families. Lisa will also be collaborating on cases with other holistic practitioners at the Center, combining counseling with therapies like acupuncture and massage. 


About the Center for Holistic Medicine: Located at 779 Haywood Road in downtown West Asheville, 28806. It has been open for three years and was voted #1 Alternative Healing Center in WNC in 2009 and 2010. The Center was founded by Acupuncturist Nancy Hyton who has a special interest in working with health care practitioners from other fields. In addition to Counseling, the Center also offers Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and Therapeutic Massage. The Center's website is http://www.centerholistic.com

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Asheville street food and carts - meet Wanderlust Cafe of AVL

When you walk around downtown Asheville, you will usually see one or two street food carts and most of the time, it is a hot dog stand. Then you have the street merchants set up outside the Grove Arcade.

Today while driving up Wall Street, I noticed a cart near the climbing wall. I backed up and took a quick photo, shown above. It turns out that this is the new Wanderlust Cafe of downtown Asheville selling coffee and a few other items. Nice sunny day to be out there today, and look forward to more street food options as it gets even warmer this Spring.

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