Dasha Morgan
LAF Spotlights Asheville’s Affordable Housing Issues
The Leadership Asheville Forum with Nancy Waldrup, President, thinks that solutions to the housing issues in the Asheville area need to be discussed, digested, and analyzed by those in the community. The community’s input is an important part of the solution.
Light Hearted Pops Concert This Saturday in Brevard
The 55 person Brevard Philharmonic orchestra will be giving an evening of light-hearted Pops and film music on Saturday, April 2. The tunes are familiar and well loved by many.
Culver’s of Arden Honored with Prestigious Awards
Culver’s restaurant at Airport Road in Arden received Culver’s Ruth Hospitality Award. This is considered a very high honor from the franchise’s parent organization in Wisconsin. This February, Terri and Dan Schultz went to Indianapolis to receive this award in-person, for the first time since opening the storefront in 2016.
More Relief Sent to War Torn Area
The need for water, food, and supplies grows daily as the war in Ukraine continues. Samaritans Purse and the World Central Kitchen offer a helping hand.
Samaritan’s Purse Sends Medical Relief to Ukraine
Thousands are fleeing Ukraine as fighting and violence continue. Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse sent a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to set up a field hospital to offer life saving assistance.
Looking Ahead with Leadership Asheville & John Ross
Local author John Ross spoke at the Leadership Asheville (LAF) virtual Forum. The presentation concentrated on the future of the French Broad River watershed, so that the right steps will be taken now to be sure it will sustain the human population for years to come.
Join an Avian Adventure: The Statewide Bird Count
A bird count commences this coming weekend to determine the number of species of birds in North Carolina. Many educational activities are surrounding this event.
3 Day National Arts & Crafts Conference Returns
Antique dealers, artists and artisans all have works for sale at the Arts & Crafts Conference at the Omni Grove Park Inn from February 18-20.
Laugh Away Gloomy Days with NC Stage Company
The many antics of Bertie Wooster and Jeeves are found in the latest play at NC Stage Company which will open February 2. Hopefully laughter will help to blow your and the world’s troubles away. Due to the need for additional seat spacing in the theatre, tickets are limited.
MLK Penned ‘I Have a Dream’ at Penn School in SC
The Penn Center near Beaufort, S.C. played a significant role in the Civil Rights movement.