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VacCorps seeks volunteers for Covid-19 Vaccine

March 11, 2021 Comments Off on VacCorps seeks volunteers for Covid-19 Vaccine

North Carolina based nonprofit organization VacCorps is seeking to recruit local volunteers to help administer COVID-19 vaccinations at various vaccination sites and centers throughout Western North Carolina. VacCorps wants to enroll 200 volunteers by April 1 and then pair those individuals with vaccination providers in need of additional workers to help speed vaccination efforts.

Fall Fling Raffle Benefiting Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders

August 18, 2020 Comments Off on Fall Fling Raffle Benefiting Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders

The Fall Fling Raffle benefiting Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders (CRC for ED) is a perfect opportunity to win a safe, local, and fun getaway while supporting an important cause! The raffle winner will choose from three amazing getaway packages, each valued at approximately $2,500:

Going Beyond Gender to be Tuned In & Turned On

February 7, 2020 Comments Off on Going Beyond Gender to be Tuned In & Turned On

February 14-16, EVERYBODY Yoga will host a three-day retreat, The Seductive Art of Sexual Liberation © created and facilitated by Shaunna Williams, author of the published book, The Spiritual Magic of a Queer POC.

Riveter Hosts Opening Day Thrown Down

January 15, 2020 Comments Off on Riveter Hosts Opening Day Thrown Down

Riveter hosts their grand opening celebration Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. with fun and festivities for all ages. Located just a stone’s throw from Sierra Nevada and the Asheville Regional Airport, the Riveter joins outdoor adventure and environmental sustainability with a new 40,000 square foot training facility, all perched on a stunning 10-acre working farm.

Healthy Aging Month at YMCA of WNC

August 22, 2019 Comments Off on Healthy Aging Month at YMCA of WNC

Join the YMCA of Western North Carolina as we celebrate Healthy Aging Month at the ninth annual Healthy Aging Day on Sept. 5. The free event at the Reuter Family YMCA in Biltmore Park will feature group exercise classes, pickleball, flu vaccines, informative lectures, free health screenings, and vendor booths.

YMCA Parkinson’s Programs Provide Treatment through Exercise and Community

July 10, 2019 Comments Off on YMCA Parkinson’s Programs Provide Treatment through Exercise and Community

The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates there are more than 1 million people in the United States with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and more than 60,000 people are diagnosed each year. The main symptoms of the disease are movement related.

“It has been seven years since I’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s,” said Linda Sprouse, a participant in the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s Parkinson’s programs. “I was always active, but I listened to my doctor who said exercise, exercise, exercise was the best medicine you can take.”

The Blood Connection Partners with Local Law Enforcement Agencies for National Police Week

May 13, 2019 Comments Off on The Blood Connection Partners with Local Law Enforcement Agencies for National Police Week

In recognition of National Police Week, The Blood Connection (TBC) is calling on the community to help honor local heroes. Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day for their communities, some paying the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect. As an organization whose main mission is also to save lives, TBC thanks those brave men and women for their service.

ASHEVILLE OUTLETS PRESENTS PINTS & POSES

April 17, 2019 Comments Off on ASHEVILLE OUTLETS PRESENTS PINTS & POSES

Monthly Yoga Class includes UpCountry Brewing Craft Beer Ticket Sales to Benefit WNC YMCA Asheville Outlets is pleased to present Pints & Poses, a 45-minute yoga class led by instructors from the WNC YMCA, which includes a craft beer from UpCountry Brewing. The class is $10 per person and ticket sales benefit the WNC YMCA. Registration is at the door. Participants must be 21+ years old. Pints & Poses will be held at Asheville Outlets the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Dates include: May 16, June 13, July 18, August 15, September 19 and October 17, 2019. Each class will be held outdoors in the court in front of Nike Factory Store. If there is inclement weather, the classes will be moved to the Food Court. “Pints & Poses at Asheville Outlets is a fun evening of yoga for all levels. Plus, participants will enjoy a craft beer from UpCountry Brewing, one of the finest craft brewers in Asheville,” explains Asheville Outlets General Manager, Sharon Morgan. “We are also pleased to partner with the WNC YMCA and help fund crucial community programs”.

Monthly Hiking Series Supports Trail Work in National Park

February 20, 2019 Comments Off on Monthly Hiking Series Supports Trail Work in National Park

Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and enhance its trail system throughFriends of the Smokies’ ninth annual Classic Hikes of the Smokies series. Monthly guided day hikes of varying length and difficulty raise money for the Trails Forever endowment to help maintain the nearly 900 miles of trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mountain vistas, historic structures, wildflowers, and waterfalls are just a few of the highlights participants can expect, as well as the opportunity to see up close the impact of the restoration work done by the Trails Forever crew.

New Year’s Resolution Run: Gets the Ball Rolling for the Entire Family

October 10, 2018 Comments Off on New Year’s Resolution Run: Gets the Ball Rolling for the Entire Family

What drops faster than a Ball in Times Square? Personal records of course! Runners from all across Western North Carolina and visitors from our region are preparing to let it rip along the streets of downtown Asheville as they participate in the 2019 New Year’s Resolution Run.