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Lake Julian Park playground update! Currently, the Parks and Recreation Department is renovating our highly used sand play area at Lake Julian Park. We are adding drainage to address much-needed repairs, and we are adding a whole new layer of fresh sand. This project will also install a set of stairs in between the playground and the sand play area to help keep our users safe and prevent erosion on the steep bank....

The next Household Hazardous Waste and Paint collection event is one week away! Have you started your Spring cleaning? Be sure to bring your old chemicals, cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, paint, and paint-related items to be disposed of properly. The collection event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th from 8am-12pm. Household Hazardous Waste collection will take place at the Convenience Center and is free of charge. Paint and paint-related items will be collected at the Transfer Station side gate entrance at 800 Stoney Mountain Road. Only liquid paint will be collected. Liquid paint collected will incur a $5 per gallon-sized container fee. This collection event is for Henderson County residents only, please bring proof of residence. Visit HCrecycles.org for more information on what items are accepted in this program. Please contact Environmental Programs at 828-694-6524 with any questions. Henderson County Solid Waste is partnering with Habitat for Humanity for the Paint collection events. Habitat for Humanity will be onsite at the Paint collection event to assess dropped-off paint and can accept usable paint as donations (Only paint will be accepted as donation by Habitat for Humanity at this event. For any other donations, contact Habitat for Humanity directly.)...

Mother's Day Brunch Friday | 5/10 | 10 am - 1 pm Burton Street Community Center Enjoy a meal out in town to celebrate all mothers and mother figures. Burton Street staff provide transportation at no cost, but the cost of the meal is not included. Contact Kyle Autrey at 828-785-3970 for more information....

Over the last few days, a significant number of vehicles have been broken into resulting in property loss in the Lake Tomahawk area. Please make sure you do not leave any items of value in your vehicle and lock it up! If you have any information about these thefts, or have video surveillance, please call our Criminal Investigations Division at 828-419-9350. * Park in Visible Location * Don't leave valuables in vehicle (especially anything visible) * Close Windows and Lock Windows * Take the Keys With You...

Update! Do you remember the dogs we recently helped from a cruelty investigation? They went from living a never-ending nightmare to living in love and sunshine. This update from an amazing Brother Wolf foster family made us smile ear to ear, and we wanted you to experience the joy, too. “We fell in love with him the moment we met him, and we continue to fall in love with him more and more every day. He is such a lover. He prefers to spend his time laying around and receiving lots of pets and cuddles. He is proficient at using the pee pads, and yesterday he learned to go to the bathroom for the first time outside. Sometimes, he still isn't a big fan of of walking (especially through doorways and down stairs) so he has to be carried or encouraged with treats. He loves quitting his walk early by immediately sitting on the tree stump a few feet away from the door. And then his cuteness encourages everyone to go sit with him and he flops down on their lap, ready for another nap. After a photo op, we can usually persuade him to carry on with us by enticing him with treats. Thank you for rescuing him, and thank you for allowing us to foster and love on Vinny. We are so incredibly thankful to have him in our lives.”...

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We have another fun & free watercolor class on the schedule. Here are the details: Intro to Watercolor: Paint Your Favorite Books Saturday, June 22 @ 10:30 AM Pack Memorial Library Learn foundational watercolor techniques and go home with your own painting of a stack of your favorite books. No experience with painting is required to participate in this fun, step-by-step workshop. Supplies will be provided. Our instructor will be Kelly Reese. Kelly is a local artist and designer inspired by the natural world and the joys of everyday life. Registration is required. Here is a link to register: Pack Memorial ...

It All Begins Soon! Town of Franklin 2024 Pickin' on the Square Schedule https://wnctimes.com/.../8546-town-of-franklin-2024... #franklinnc #wncevents #wncmountains #livemusic...

Foam recycling day reminder for May! Tuesday, May 7th and Tuesday, May 21st you can drop off your foam packing material and food service (to-go) foam at the Henderson County Convenience Center. All foam must be clean, dry, and be free of tape/stickers! No packing peanuts. Not sure if your foam can be recycled? Visit https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/.../foam-collection-events for a detailed list of accepted items. Need general information about recycling in Henderson County? Visit HCrecycles.org or call Environmental Programs at 828-694-6524...

That's right, it's back and funkier than ever before! The family favorite Duck Dash Derby returns to Kiwanis Park on Friday, May 10th at 7pm just before Movies in the Park. Be sure to swing in Town Hall and grab your duck for $5 each to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Western Carolinas Chapter...

Tickets remain for our first Grandfather by Night event of the season! The series kicks off May 31 with one of the new "less-adventurous" versions of the popular offering. The evening starts at the Mile High Swinging Bridge, where participants can explore and observe sunset from a mile high before hearing about the park's flora, fauna, folklore and other topics during an after-hours interpretive program. This edition is accessible for those in a wheelchair (with prior arrangements). For more information, visit grandfather.com/event/by-night-6. 📸: GMSF...

Today is the official start day of #nomowmay2024 🌸🐝 Throughout the month of May, property owners are encouraged to not mow their properties to promote habitat growth for our pollinators 🐝 🦋 If you see one of the Town of Boone's snazzy signs, that means that that area will not be mowed, or will be mowed less frequently, than normal to help our little friends have a great month of May! In Downtown Boone, the Jones House Cultural Center and the Downtown Boone Post Office will not be mowed! The Town of Boone also is encouraging all property owners throughout the Town who own a grassy section to reduce mowing for the month of May as well. We hope you will join us this month for this easy, pollinator-friendly...

Asheville, a City in the Mountains with a Hometown Feeling! Asheville is the perfect city to live in if you love all four seasons! The climate is mild throughout the year, so you never have to worry about temperatures getting too hot or too cold. Asheville, a City in the Mountains with a Hometown Feeling!...

Green infrastructure requires regular maintenance to keep it functioning optimally! Yesterday the Water Resources team went out to Southside Community Stormwater Project to rake leaves and remove smartweed from the regenerative stormwater conveyance. A regenerative stormwater conveyance, or rsc, is a fancy name for a constructed stream designed to slow the flow of stormwater, allowing sediment to settle out rather than being transported into the waterway. Removing invasive plants and leaf build-up allows these features to continue working as designed. We plan to host several volunteer workdays this spring and summer at the Southside Community Stormwater Project, so keep an eye on the RiverLink calendar and sign up to help us tend this beautiful space!...

The first Valle Crucis Butterfly Survey is happening tomorrow at 11am! Join Park Naturalist Paul Laurent and expert Butterflyologist Jeff Pippen to learn about local butterflies as well as the new research program Valle Crucis Park is joining. The event is free and no registration is required. We will meet in front of the Park office at 11am and the survey should take about an hour and a half....

NC Dept of Transportation: I 26 Closed Both Directions Exit 49B. Road Expected to Open 3 pm. North Carolina Department of Transportation is directing motorists to detour around Exit 49 B (US 64) due to a crash. DOT has posted they expect the road to reopen by 3:00 PM. Motorists are advised to use the following detour: West: Exit 49B (US 64 West), right on King St (US 25 BUS North) to I-26 West. East: Exit 44 (US 25 BUS South) to US 176 East to US 25 North to Exit 8 (I-26 East) We are seeing large amounts of heavy traffic in Hendersonville and surrounding thoroughfares. Please use caution when traveling through the city due to additional traffic congestion. https://drivenc.gov/ If you don't have to travel - it is a good day to stay home! Details Here...

Attention Asheville Community! 🌟 Have you heard about the O.U.R. Asheville Academy? It's a unique opportunity to learn and grow as community leaders. Open to both youth and adults within Asheville city limits. Join us for a virtual info session on May 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. RSVP now to secure your spot and discover how you can make a difference in your community!...

HCC has coordinated a spring sale that everyone will love! Join us on May 2nd from 7:30 – 3:00 for a Plant & Craft sale on campus. The plant sale will feature many varieties of plants from vegetables to flowers to herbs. The craft sale features student work in four mediums, including fiber, metals, ceramics, and wood. Cash, check, and card all accepted and proceeds will benefit the respective club or student group. See you there!!...

Southside Block Parties FREE | Fridays | 5/3, 6/7, 7/5, 8/2 | 6 - 9pm Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a FREE night of live music from DJ Audio, food, and fun for the entire family!...

Did you know that Rutherfordton Fire & Rescue is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, May 1st? Blood banks are in desperate need of blood and we encourage the community to sign up to help. Time: 10 am to 3 pm Every Donor will receive $50!!...