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The past 18 months have been exceptionally challenging for arts communities everywhere.  While The Magnetic Theatre has continued producing virtually and in outdoor spaces during the shutdowns, and indoors with enhanced safety protocols since April 2021, these challenges have compounded to threaten the continued existence of the nonprofit company.  Now, The Magnetic Theatre is asking for the community’s help to keep creating unique theatrical experiences.

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By Heather Washburne

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Transformation Village is ABCCM’s newest residential facility for women and children. The SECU Center of Hope is part of Phase I that provides transitional housing for women who need a safe place for themselves and their children while their lives are transformed. Phase I will be able to house up to 240 women and children annually. Phase II will be the construction of six apartment buildings that will have permanent, deeply affordable homes for up to 300 residents.

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Mercy Urgent Care is pleased to announce it will now provide COVID-19 vaccinations at the Mercy Urgent Care South location, 1833 Hendersonville Road in Asheville, beginning Thursday, April 15.

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Cold weather stretches ABCCM’s urgent need for donations to help with heating assistance for elderly and families with children in Buncombe County. Every winter season with 29,797, or 11.5% of the Buncombe County population living below the poverty level there is a need to help families and individuals with heating assistance. What follows is just one of many “Cold Weather Stories.”

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On Tuesday, November 24^th at 153 Smokey Park Highway in Asheville, N.C. near the recently redesigned Smokey Park Highway Ingles Store #031, Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) will be receiving a ceremonial key from Ingles to open ABCCM Christmas Angel Shop for 2020.

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Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) has announced that the company will be partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide the administration of the coming COVID-19 vaccine. Ingles Pharmacies will receive direct allocations of COVID-19 vaccine once a vaccine is approved for its safety and efficacy and recommended for use in the United States.

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The Garden Grille is South Asheville’s best new outdoor entertainment arena. The Hilton Garden Inn opened this Fall featuring The Garden Grille, a full service restaurant and cocktail bar with an expansive 2500 sq. foot outdoor entertainment space.

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A new hotel and restaurant combo brings new reasons to check in, and check out.  The Hilton Garden Inn opens across from the Asheville Outlets with a new restaurant, The Garden Grille, a full service cocktail bar and expansive outdoor entertainment space for locals and visitors alike. “I can hardly put into words the excitement I feel to open our beautiful, new Hilton Garden Inn,” said Brenda Durden, Chief Operating Officer of Asheville Hotel Group. “So much time and attention has gone into making it very special. Our team has worked tirelessly to perfect every detail. I cannot wait to have guests from near and far enjoy this amazing new place.”

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Taking its cue, AARP NC Mountain Region has partnered with the Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement (ABIPA) , a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of African Americans and all underserved populations, to co-sponsor two unique one-hour webinars in the coming weeks. Entitled “ Creating Advocates of Change: Racial Justice and Equity ,” the virtual events will be presented on Thursdays, Aug. 20 and Sept. 3 at noon.

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