Between Halloween and Thanksgiving, there will be plenty of jack-o-lanterns and fall squash leftover, so don’t let them meet a spooky end in the landfill- instead, compost them with Henderson County Solid Waste! From November 1 to December 8, residents can bring leftover pumpkins and decorative squash to a special dumpster at the Henderson County Convenience Center. Since September 2017, County residents have deposited about 14 tons of food waste into the bins at the recycling center as part of…

Michael Cheek, Headwaters State Forest Ranger, will be the speaker at the Transylvania County Library Discover Natural Transylvania program on Thursday, November 1 at 6:30 pm. Headwaters State Forest is located in southern Transylvania County bordering conservation lands in South Carolina.  The Forest, which combines natural resource conservation objectives with sustainable dispersed recreation opportunities, opened to hikers, hunters and fishermen who practice “Leave No Trace” ethics in September. Cheek’s presentation offers an opportunity to learn more about Transylvania County’s newest…

Often billed as theatre’s first supergroup, Teatro will take you on a musical journey through the greatest songs of Broadway. With extensive credits on Broadway and London’s West End, the phenomenally talented men of Teatro are sure to delight and entertain. Teatro has had the extraordinary pleasure of performing in concerts throughout England and the US, as well as in Egypt, the UAE, Romania, Scotland, and many others. In addition, Teatro has had the unbelievable honor of performing for, and…

OnTrack WNC’s Women’s Financial Empowerment Center (WFEC) will host its second annual Women & Money Story Night on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30-7:30pm at THE BLOCK off biltmore, 39 S. Market St. B and on Wednesday, November 28 from 5:30-7:30pm at Loretta’s, 114 N. Lexington Ave in downtown Asheville. This event brings together women in the community to share in celebrating one another and their empowered money stories. The presenting sponsor is Starks Financial Group. Join us for this FREE event and raise a glass to…

At Saluda Train Tales on November 16 at 7pm, Alex Salley will recall for the audience what it was like growing up in Saluda. Mr. Salley will describe for the audience “how things were done” in Saluda in the late 30s, during WW II and through the 40’s.  He will take the audience back in time and tell the story of the day the post office safe was blown up and contents stolen, telling how it was done and how…

The 21st Voorhees Family Art Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, November 17th, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, November 18th, 10 am to 4 pm at 89 Woodward Avenue in the Norwood Park area of North Asheville.  This weekend art show and sale is free and open to the public.        This year’s annual event will feature new art work created by five Voorhees family members along with two guest artists.  The event will again be featured…

The Henderson County Toy Run raises funds through sponsorships, riders, t-shirt sales, 50/50 drawings and silent auction. Toy Run participating motorcyclists ride a parade route throughout the county. The proceeds from the Toy Run provide Christmas presents for 139 Foster Children, including $125 gift cards for neglected and abused teenagers as well as families in our community that needed help during the holidays. Donations are also made to local law enforcement agencies. In return for their participation each motorcyclist received…

The Saluda Historic Depot Theatre Troupe is producing Saluda’s first musical premiering on November 17, 2018.  The production will depict Saluda’s historical progression from the time the Cherokee Indians settled in the land of “green corn” until today.  The original play was written by Corinne Gerwe in collaboration with members of the newly-formed Young Acting Krew “YAK” of the Saluda Historic Depot Theatre Troupe, with a musical score written by Dan Foster to be performed by his band, the Radio…