Smoky Mountain High School
September 10, 2010
Ford Motor Company and Andy Shaw Ford are partnering to help raise up to $6,000 in support of Smoky Mountain High School as part of the Drive One 4 UR School program. Members of the local Sylva community will have the opportunity to raise money for Smoky Mountain High School by test driving a Ford vehicle. The one-day event takes place on Friday, September 10, 2010 starting at 9am at Smoky Mountain High School. Ford Motor Company and Andy Shaw Ford will donate $20 to Smoky Mountain High School for every person from a unique household who test drives a 2011 Ford Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Mustang, Taurus, Escape, Edge, Explorer, Expedition, Ranger F150 or F250. The organization will be using the proceeds for general school fund purposes.
NGO Aids Prevention Organization
September 13, 2010
There will be a benefit concert at the WHITE HORSE in Black Mountain on Monday, September 13th at 7 p.m. to benefit the NGO Aids Prevention Organization in Malawi. Malawian musicians will be performing and proceeds will go the organization. For more information contact whitehorseblackmountain@gmail.com.
YWCA of Asheville
Through September 17, 2010
The YWCA of Asheville is seeking volunteers to serve as Race Marshalls for the Citizen Times ½ Marathon on Saturday September 18th. Your role will help ensure the safety of the runners/walkers and to direct the participants to follow the designated course. Half of the proceeds of the event support our work to address the growing problem of childhood obesity. If you are willing and able, please contact Sean Geran at 254-7206 EXT 101 or sean.geran@ywcaofasheville.org.
Project Challenge
Through September 17, 2010
Project Challenge is a program that works with court involved and at-risk kids in 33 counties and with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee. On September 18 they are having The Project Challenge Poker Run for Kids presented by Ghost Town Harley Davidson and in conjunction with the Carolina Harley Davidson Dealer Association, "Rally in the Valley" in Maggie Valley. Registration is $20 dollars the day of the event or $15 if pre-registered. Pre-registration is available at Annies Food and Spirits in Sylva, also at Rendezvous Poolside Tiki Bar located inside the Maggie Valley Inn and Conference Center or by phone at (828)765-0776.
Cliffs Valley Wellness Center
September 24 through September 26, 2010
The Cliffs’ 2nd annual NCAA Tennis Classic will take place Friday through Sunday, September 24-26th at the Cliffs Valley Wellness Cneter. All proceeds from the tournament will help fund the Cliffs Residents Outreach, a volunteer-driven, not for profit agency which provides food, clothing and medical care and shelter to the children and their families in neighboring communities. For more information contact Ernie Cloer at (864)660-1180.
Henderson County Travel and Tourism
September 25, 2010
The British Car Club of Western North Carolina will hold a car show on Saturday, September 25th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Jackson Park in Hendersonville. The show will benefit Meals on Wheels. The event will take place rain or shine. Registration is 20 dollars per car. The British Car Club of Western North Carolina has donated 20-thousand dollars to local charities over the past ten years. For more information call 329-6786 or go to www.autumninthemountains.org.
First Baptist Church of Black Mountain
September 26, 2010
First Baptist Church of Black Mountain will host a gospel singing on Sunday, September 26th at 6 p.m. at the Church on Montreat Road. Singers from Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church in Asheville will be the featured singers with both youth and adult choirs. For more information contact Judy Grogan at 669-7962 or email jbgrogan@bellsouth.net.
Chain-Free Asheville
Through September 30, 2010
The City of Asheville has adopted a law making it illegal to have dogs chained or tethered. Chain Free Asheville is a local non-profit organization which builds fences for dogs if owners aren’t able to afford to pay for a fence themselves. Donations and volunteers are still urgently needed. For more information contact www.chainfreeAsheville.org or email peggyfordogs@aol.com.
MadisonCounty Farmers Market
Through September 30, 2010
Madison County Farmers Market on the Campus of Mars Hill College is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a wide selection of local produce, grassfed beef, seafood, breads, jams, cheese, artisan crafts and much more.
Appalachian Regional Theatrical society
September 30 through October 3, 2010
The Appalachian Regional Theatrical Society will present FOOTLOOSE at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Tennessee. Performances will run from September 30th through October 3rd. For more information, including how to get tickets for the performances, call 423-274-8920 or go to either of these two websites; http://www.theparamountcenter.com/ or www.supportyourarts.com.
Fairview Elementary School
October 2, 2010
Fairview Elementary School, at 1355 Charlotte Hwy, is celebrating its 11th annual Fall Festival fundraiser on Saturday October 2 from 10am-3pm, rain or shine. The money raised goes directly back into the school to support student education. Come out and enjoy this great fair which includes: hayrides, carnival booths, inflatables, raffle baskets, games and prizes! Food and drinks are available for purchase. Unlimited passes for children, $12 each, are available at the school office prior to the festival. On the date of the festival, the unlimited pass will be $20 ( and there is no cost for adult admission). For further info please contact (828) 712-1343.
Nazarene Christian School
October 9, 2010
Nazarene Christian School Fall Festival October 9th 10am. Fun, food, games, hayride, auction, plants and flea market. Louisiana Ave and Hazel Mill Rd. For more information contact Sallie Crooke, 828-667-2183 or e-mail, ladeagle@hotmail.com.
Pisgah High Reunion
October 22 and 23, 2010
Pisgah High School class of 1985 will have it’s 25th reunion on October 22nd and 23rd. If you’re a graduate of Pisgah High from 1985 and want to take part, please contact Thomas Warrant at (866)899-6751 or email tom.warren@littleriverenterprises.com.
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