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Park Ridge Weekly Events

2011-08-12T09:02:00.002-04:00

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Park Ridge Weekly Events for: 8/15-8/21-Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van:Cholesterol Screenings: Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. Sunday, 8/21, Mills River SDA Church, 2142 Jeffries Road, 8-11am. Wednesday, 8/17, Harris Teeter, 636 Spartanburg Hwy, 8-11am. PSA Screenings: No appointment required. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. $10. Monday, 8/15, Ingles Laurel Park, 1705 Brevard Road, 10am-1pm. Friday, 8/19, Citco Hendersonville, 324 S. Washington, 11am-2pm. Sunday, 8/21, Mills River SDA Church, 2142 Jeffries Road, 8-11am. Bone Density Screenings: Screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks easy to slip off. Monday, 8/15, Ingles Laurel Park, 1705 Brevard Road, 10am-1pm. Friday, 8/19, Citco Hendersonville, 324 S. Washington Street, 11-2pm. Sunday, 8/21, Mills River SDA Church, 2142 Jeffries Road, 8-11am. Body Composition and Blood Pressure Screening: Blood pressure and blood test for diabetes. Tuesday, 8/16, Biltmore Square Mall, 800 Brevard Road, 8am-11am. Support Groups: Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia. Support group offered to stroke survivors coping with an aphasia disorder and for other individuals diagnosed with aphasia. Caregivers, family and friends are encouraged to participate as well. Call Brenda Oakley at 828.687.5261. Thursday, 8/18, Park Ridge Home Health, 895 Howard Gap Road, 3-4pm. Memory Club Support Group. Offered for people with early memory loss, and also includes the Memory Caregivers Network meeting. For more information, please call Mary Donnelly at 828.230.4143. Tuesday, 8/16, Fletcher Adventist Church, 1141 Howard Gap Rd., 10am-11am. Baby Place: Celebrate Pregnancy/Weekend Option. Pregnancy is a time to relax, reflect and prepare mentally, physically and spiritually for the transition to motherhood. This class is an exciting twist on normal childbirth class covering important labor techniques and support. Lots of laughter and fun as you learn what you need to know for the big day. Massage voucher ($65 value) included. $99. Saturday, 8/20, Park Ridge Health Duke Room, 100 Hospital Drive, 8:30am-12:30pm.
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Park Ridge Weekly Events

2011-08-05T09:04:00.003-04:00

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Park Ridge Weekly Events for 8/8/-8/14-Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: Vision Screening: Vision screenings are for near-sightedness, color acuity and macular degeneration. Friday, 8/12, Wal-mart, 50 Highlands Square, Hendersonville, 2-5pm. EKG and Blood Pressure: EKG suggested for those with cardiovascular disease, family history of heart problems, high blood pressure, smokers, and diabetics. Please wear clothing to access chest area. Tuesday, 8/10, Food Lion Hendersonville, 800 Greenville Hwy, 1-4pm. Support Group: Alzheimer's Association Henderson County Caregivers Support Group: Care for persons with dementia is available for those who can function in a social setting without their caregiver for over an hour. Please call Sally Griffin at 828.808.8635 for more information. Tuesday, 8/9, Carolina Baptist Association Office, 601 Hebron Road, Hendersonville, 10-11am. Baby Place: Childbirth Class: Eager to learn but juggling a frantic schedule? Our childbirth class is also available as a one-day session. This is the same interactive format that involves mom and dad. We'll start with ailments that can crop up during pregnancy. We'll then move on to what happens when you're in labor-including how to recognize when it starts-as well as delivery options ranging from low-intervention to natural to traditional childbirth. Finally, moms and dads will learn how to take care of their new bundles of joy. They'll also get a chance to tour the new Baby Place where they'll welcome their baby into the world. This class covers the cost of the Breastfeeding class that is held on scheduled Tuesdays at 6pm. (see breastfeeding class schedule). Bring to class 3 pillows and a baby doll or stuffed animal. Monday, 8/8, Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, 9am-4pm.

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2011-07-29T13:03:00.004-04:00

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Park Ridge Weekly Events for 8/1-8/7-Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: Cholesterol screenings-Lipid and glucose by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. Monday, 8/2, Food Lion Mills River, 6 Cross Road, 8-11am. Thursday, 8/4, Ingles, 625 Spartanburg Hwy., 8-11am. Saturday, 8/6, Emma Elementary, 37 Brickyard Road, 8-11am. Bone Density-For osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks easy to slip off. Wednesday, 8/3, The Bridge at Lake Point Landing, 334 Thompson Street, 1-4pm. Support Group: I Can Cope Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group-Join other breast cancer survivors, frends and those at high risk seeking support and information. Monday, 8/1, Park Ridge Health Breast Center, 50 Hospital Drive, Suite 4B, 5:30-6:30pm. Wellness Class: Free lunch and learn on "Eating Your Weigh to a Healthy Weight". Thursday, 8/4, Park Ridge Health, 12-1pm. www.parkridgehealth.org

2011-07-22T10:31:00.003-04:00

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Park Ridge Weekly Events for 7/25-7/31-Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: Vision screening-Vision screenings are for near-sightedness, far-sightedness, color acuity and macular degeneration. Tuesday, 7/26, Ingles, 3643 Howard Gap Rd., 9am-12pm. EKG & Blood pressure-Monday, 7/25, Pat's Hair Design, 321 White Street, Hendersonville, 1-4pm. Body Composition & Glucose-Body fat & hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition and blood test for diabetes and blood pressure. Thursday, 7/28, Body Shop, 580 Upward Road, Hendersonville, 1-4pm. Baby Place: Experience the Baby Place-See our new facility and all it has to offer as well as ask questions about delivering here. Monday, 7/25, Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, 6-7pm. Community Event: Bele Chere 5K-The Asheville Track Club expects over 1,500 runners to toe the line for our 32nd race as part of the Southeast's largest free outdoor festival. Presented by Southeastern Sports Medicine. Saturday, 7/30, McCormick Field, 7:30-9am. http://www.parkridgehealth.org/experience-park-ridge/events

Park Ridge Weekly Events

2011-07-15T09:04:00.004-04:00

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Park Ridge Weekly Events for 7/18-7/24 Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW van: Cholesterol Screening-Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. Monday, 7/18, Fletcher Valley Foods, 1151 Naples Road, 8-11am.
PSA Screenings-No appointment required. Blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. $10. Wednesday, 7/20, CVS, 3450 Hendersonville Road, 10am-1pm. Thursday, 7/21, Hair Gallery, 1038 Greenville Hwy, 9am-12pm. Free Bone Density Screenings-Bone Density screenings for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off. Wednesday, 7/20, CVS, 3450 Hendersonville Road, 10am-1pm. Thursday, 7/21, Hair Gallery, 1038 Greenville Hwy, 9am-12pm. Lunch and Learn: Spinal Effects of Aging. Free and open to the public, with lunch served. Stephen Rees, M.D., board-certified in Pain Management and Physical Medicine with Carolinas Center for Advanced Management of Pain will be speaking on "Spinal Effects of Aging." Space is limited, so please reserve your space by calling 828.687.3947. Tuesday, 7/19, Park Ridge Health at Laurel Park, 1881 Pisgah Drive, 12-1pm. Support Group: Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia Support Group. Offered to stroke survivors coping with an aphasia disorder and for other individuals diagnosed with aphasia. Caregivers, family, and friends are encouraged to participate as well. Please call Brenda Oakley at 828.687.5261. Thursday, 7/21, Park Ridge Home Health, 895 Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher, 3-4pm. http://www.parkridgehealth.org/experience-park-ridge/events

2011-07-08T09:04:00.005-04:00

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Park Ridge Weekly Events for 7/11-7/17 Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: Cholesterol Screenings-Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. Tuesday, 7/12, Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, 8-11am. Wednesday, 7/13, Fresh Market Hendersonville, 213 Greenville Highway, 8-11am. Saturday, 7/16, Biltmore Town Square, 2 Town Square Blvd, 9am-12pm. Support Groups:"I Can Cope" Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group. Monday, 7/11, Park Ridge Health Breast Center, 50 Hospital Drive, Suite 4B, Hendersonville, 5:30-6:30. Alzheimer's Association Henderson County Caregivers Support Group. Tuesday, 7/12, Carolina Baptist Association Office, 601 Hebron Road, 10-11am. Wellness Classes: Chronic Disease Management Program. Tuesday, 7/12, Park Ridge Health Cafeteria, 100 Hospital Drive, 2:20-5pm. Baby Place classes: Celebrate Pregnancy. Saturday, 7/16, Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, 8:30-12:30. http://www.parkridgehealth.org/experience-park-ridge/events

2011-07-01T09:15:00.004-04:00

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Park Ridge Health Weekly Events for 7/4-7/10 Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: $10 PSA Screening-No appointment needed. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. Wednesday, 7/6, Walmart Hendersonville, 50 Highlands Square Drive, 1-4pm. Free Bone Density Screening-Bone Density Screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off. Wednesday, 7/6, Walmart Hendersonville, 50 Highlands Square Drive, 1-4pm. Free EKG and Blood Pressure Screening-Electrocardiogram and blood pressure screening for cardiac irregularities. Thursday, 7/7, Ingles Fletcher, 6000 Hendersonville Road, 1-4pm. Free Body Composition and Blood Pressure Screening-Blood pressure, body fat and hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Saturday, 7/9, Deaverview Apartments, Asheville, 275 Deaverview Road, 1-4pm.

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2011-06-29T13:33:00.001-04:00

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2011-06-24T13:45:00.002-04:00

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Park Ridge Health Weekly Events for 6/27-7/3

Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: $10 PSA Screening-No appointment required. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. Wednesday, 6/29, CVS Hendersonville, 1604 Four Seasons Blvd., 9am-12pm. Free Bone Density Screening-Bone Density Screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks easy to slip off. Wednesday, 6/29, CVS Hendersonville, 1604 Four Seasons Blvd., 9am-12pm. Free EKG and Blood pressure. Tuesday, 6/28, Dollar Tree Hendersonville, 100 Highland Square Drive, 2pm-5pm. Experience the Baby Place-Baby Place tour. Monday, 6/27, Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, 6-7pm.

Free Lunch and Learns: "ABC's of Cardiac Testing"-Cyril Abrams, M.D., will present. Tuesday, 6/28, Park Ridge Health Duke Room, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, 12pm-1pm. "Introduction to Creation Health Series"-This lunch and learn is a free event introduction to the class series. Discover the 8 timeless principles for living life to the fullest. Thursday, 6/30, Park Ridge Health Duke Room, 100 Hospital Drive, 12-12:30pm. http://www.parkridgehealth.org/experience-park-ridge/events

Park Ridge Health Event Summary for 6/20-6/26

2011-06-17T10:08:00.006-04:00

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Park Ridge Health-Event Summary for 6/20-6/26-Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge WOW Van: Bone Density Screenings-For osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off. Thursday, June 23, First Congregational Church, 1735 Fifth Avenue W, Hendersonville. 1pm-4pm

Body Composition and Glucose Screening. Body fat and hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Blood and glucose testing for diabetes. Fasting preferred, but not required. Monday, June 20, Hendersonville Food Co-op, 715 S. Grove Street, Hendersonville. 9am-12pm.

Body composition and Blood Pressure Screenings. Blood pressure, body fat and hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Friday, June 24, Mills River Town Hall, 5046 Boylston Hwy., 2pm-6pm.

$10 PSA Screenings. No appointment required. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older, age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer. Thursday June 23, 1st Congregational Church, 1735 Fifth Ave. W, Hendersonville. 1pm-4pm. Sunday, June 26, Tryon SDA Church, 2820 Lynn Road, 12-5pm.
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Park Ridge Health Weekly Events - 6.13.11

2011-06-10T09:43:00.004-04:00

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Park Ridge Health - Event Summary for 6/13-6/19/11

Free Health Screenings with the Park Ridge Health WOW van:

Free Cholesterol Screenings

Lipid and Glucose Profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight.

Tuesday, June 14

Ingles

8 a.m.-11 a.m., 6478 Brevard Road, Etowah

Thursday, June 16

Opportunity House

8 a.m.-11 a.m., Asheville Highway, Hendersonville

$10 PSA Screening

No appointment required. PSA blood test for men 50 years of age or older; age 40 if father or brother had prostate cancer.

Saturday, June 18

W.C. Reid Center

8 a.m.-11 a.m., 133 Livingston Street, Asheville

Free Bone Density for Men and Women

Bone density screening for osteoporosis. Please wear shoes and socks that are easy to slip off.

Wednesday, June 15

The Bridge at Lake Point Landing

1 p.m.-4 p.m., 334 Thompson Street, Hendersonville

Free Body Composition and Glucose Screening for Men and Women

Body fat and hydration percentages, body mass index, height and weight for overall body composition. Blood glucose testing for diabetes. Fasting preferred, but not required.

Monday, June 20

Hendersonville Food Co-op

9 a.m.-noon, 715 S. Grove Street, Hendersonville

Free Support Groups

Alzheimer's Association's Henderson County Caregivers Support Group
June 14, 10 a.m.
Carolina Baptist Association Office (601 Hebron Street, Hendersonville)
Support group to those offered to those providing care for Alzheimer's and other dementia conditions. Care for persons with dementia is available for those who can function in a social setting without their caregiver for over an hour. Call Sally Griffin at 828.808.8635.

Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia Support Group
June 16, 3 p.m.
Park Ridge Home Health Office-Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher
Support group offered to stroke survivors coping with an aphasia disorder and for other individuals diagnosed with aphasia. Caregivers, family, and friends are encouraged to participate as well. Please call Brenda Oakley at 828.687.5261.

The Baby Place Events
Childbirth Class - $90 per couple
June 13 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Eager to learn but juggling a frantic schedule? Our one-day childbirth class offers an interactive format that involves both mom and dad. We'll start with ailments that can crop up during pregnancy. We'll then onto what happens when you're in labor - including how to recognize when it starts - as well as delivery options ranging from low-intervention, to natural, to traditional childbirth. Finally, moms and dads will learn how to take care of their new bundles of joy.
They'll also get a chance to tour the beautiful Baby Place facility, where they'll welcome their baby into the world. To register for this class or for more information, please call 828.681.BABY (2229) or visit http://www.parkridgebabies.com.

Celebrate Pregnancy/Weekend Option - $99
June 18, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Pregnancy is a time to relax, reflect and prepare mentally, physically and spiritually for the transition to motherhood. This class is an exciting twist on a normal childbirth class covering important labor techniques and support. Lots of laughter and fun as you learn what you need to know for the big day. Massage voucher ($65 value) included. To register for this class, or get more information, please call 828.681.BABY (2229) or visit http://www.parkridgebabies.com.

Wheel Ride 4 Charity

2011-05-25T09:01:00.002-04:00

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The 2011 Wheel Ride for Food will be this Saturday at Carrier Park. Mark your calendars and make plans to ride in our half-metric, metric Century, and 100-mile Century Ride. Additional details for the ride can be found at Then hang out and enjoy the Mountain Sports Festival where there's plenty of music, food and outdoor adventure sports to go around!

Announcing Celebrate Pregnancy!

2011-05-16T09:58:00.004-04:00

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Pregnancy is a time to relax, reflect and prepare mentally, physically and spiritually for the transition to motherhood. This class is an exciting twist on normal childbirth class covering important labor techniques and support. Lots of laughter and fun as you learn what you need to know for the big day. Bonus massage voucher ($65 value) included. $99. May 21, 8:30am-12:30pm.

This is your stomach talking...I'm Full!

2011-05-09T10:03:00.003-04:00

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High Fructose Corn Syrup: Weight Gain Through Deafness
Wednesday, 12-1, Park Ridge Health Duke Room
Jeremy will reveal how the body communicates when its hungry and full. It is through this complex system of chemical communication that high fructose corn syrup essentially makes the body deaf to critical signals, resulting in weight gain. He'll discuss the effects of corn syrup help you learn how to consume less of it!
100 Hospital Drive
Hville

Bear Hug! Free Gas!

2011-05-03T16:11:00.002-04:00

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"Parker" the bear, created by Heidi Mayfield will be unveiled at the Bearfootin' Public Art Premier May 6 at the Hendersonville courthouse. Take pics of yourself with Parker, post to the Park Ridge FB wall and be entered to win 1 of 5 $50 gas cards! You have through October, so practice your bear hug!

Park Ridge Weekly Events

2011-04-19T14:07:00.003-04:00

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Free Health Screenings:
Body composition: Thursday, 11-2, Ingles Hville, 3643 Howard Gap
Bone Density: Thursday, 8-12, Pisgah Manor Health Care
EKG & Blood Pressure: Monday the 25th, 11-2, Dollar General Mills River
Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia Support Group: Thursday, 3pm, Park Ridge Home Health.
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2011-04-19T13:46:00.001-04:00

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Cindy Walton is Featured Artist at Asheville Gallery of Art

2011-03-28T14:35:00.000-04:00

Fine artist Cindy Walton evolves an ethereal, emergent style in a series of abstraction and cold wax paintings evoking a timeless pathos and elegant sensibility

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Cindy Walton, fine artist, may be known for bold, emotive impressions and sweeping, color-carved landscapes, but reveals yet another layer of talent and meaning in a new series of finely executed abstraction and cold wax paintings with unsurpassed elegance and intricate detail.

Walton's "Red in the Morning," 2011

Walton is the featured artist at Asheville Gallery of Art from April 1-30, 2011. An opening reception in her honor will be Friday, April 1, from 5-8 p.m.

Within the past year, Walton’s introduction of the cold wax medium - consisting of a beeswax paste mixed with oil paints for a matte, layered texture - into her repertoire as an artist and instructor has generated a furor of interest among discerning collectors and experts. The first public showing of Walton’s work in this medium debuted in September 2010 at the Cotton Mills Studios, where she was a guest artist. In the six month interim, the demand for Walton’s works has increased, and her technique workshops for artists have sold out.

Inspiration and method evolve the creation of an original piece.

“These paintings are small format, intimate, jewel-like treasures,” says Walton.

The technique is ancient in origin, and can be traced to early civilizations as a fine art application. Often confused with encaustic wax painting, cold wax mediums are not heated to produce the delicately textured effect, but instead are applied with knives or other tools and layered for unique visual appeal.

“The detail is really exquisite. This medium gives a three-dimensional quality to a two-dimensional surface,” she explains. “It’s very interesting to see.”

Fine Artist Cindy Walton

Attend "Abstraction and Cold Wax," and meet featured artist Cindy Walton at Asheville Gallery of Art at the Opening Reception Friday, April 1, from 5-8 p.m., at 16 College Street, Asheville. The exhibit will be displayed in the gallery from April 1-30, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays from 1-4 p.m.

For more information on Cindy Walton, fine artist, see her web site at http://www.cindywalton.com/, email her directly at info@cindywalton.com, or call for a private studio visit at (828) 251-1499.

Sherri L. McLendon is a freelance writer in Weaverville. She can be reached at http://www.sherrimclendon.com.

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The Water Corner Opens on Fairview Road

2011-03-18T10:53:00.007-04:00

Matthew Westerman has opened up a space on Fairview Rd. where people can learn the benefits of restructured water. Restructuring water separates it into two parts; one is more acidic, giving it antibacterial properties, making it good for things like cleaning and sterilizing surfaces without harsh chemicals. The other part is more alkaline and provides important antioxidant properties when you drink it.

Matthew offers free demonstrations at The Water Corner Monday through Friday between 3:30 and 7:00 pm. In just a few minutes, he'll explain the benefits of restructured water and show you exactly how it works. Here's a little bit of what Matthew has to say about the water:

"This water is micro-clustered(allowing greater absorption of minerals and oxygen and increase in the rate of 'acidic waste' being removed from the body). It is high in bio available alkaline minerals(which aid our bodies' ability to perform numerous biological functions) and has a high concentration of much needed anti-oxidants in the form of "free" electrons. I have always sought a simple method of giving my body what it needs to stay healthy and fight disease and when I found this, I tried it,and knew that I wanted to share it with as many people as possible. So I opened The Water Corner. I am now 38 and feeling younger everyday. The first thing I noticed was relief from early carpal tunnel and then more energy and clarity.

At The Water Corner we share water and information about the properties of other water people are drinking everyday and a little bit about how our bodies work.
This technology originated in Japanese hospitals in 1974 and has finally made it's way to the US .Millions of people around the world have been enjoying the benefits of drinking Alkaline Ionized Water and now you can too."

In addition to offering demonstrations and information, The Water Corner offers a water club, allowing you to come by and purchase water for use at home or in your office. Every month some of the proceeds from the sale of the water go to a different charity; stop by this month and you'll be helping out Helpmate, a local organization that offers services to abused women and their families.

On a more personal note, I'm a skeptic about almost everything, but it's hard to argue with the evidence I've seen and the clear, concise information Matthew offered when I visited the store. The water is worth drinking for flavor if nothing else; it has a crisp, clean taste, like something out of a high mountain spring.

The Water Corner is located at 802 Fairview Rd in Asheville, right next to the Bikram Yoga Studio across from the Bi-Lo shopping center. Visit Matthew's web site at www.idrinkthewater.com, give him a call at (828) 335-1225 or email him at idrinkthewater@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions.

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Sacred Embodiment Center in Asheville - events from Feb 26 - Mar 2

2011-02-25T18:15:00.001-05:00

Lots of things happening at the SEC Asheville, check it out

Saturday, February 26
10:00am
Healing Arts Expo ~ Raising Health, Wealth & Wholeness Fundraiser

Sunday, February 27
2:30pm
Silent Darshan (Meditation) with Charlie
7:00pm
Spiritual Undertones- Singer Songer Writer Workshop w/Asher

Monday, February 28
11:00am
Totally Awesome QiGong & Meditation with Pheonyx Roldan
6:00pm
Laughter Yoga with Lisa Harris
7:45pm
Feldenkrais Method/Anat Beniel Method Healing Movement with Lara Polsky Gillease

Tuesday, March 1
10:00am
Divine Energy Share with Frank Connally
5:30pm
Flowy Yoga with Frank Connelly
7:30pm
Kirtan with Sangita Devi

Wednesday, March 2
11:00am
Totally Awesome QiGong & Meditation with Pheonyx Roldan
7:00pm
Interplay Asheville at the SEC

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The Ask Asheville blog. Memories...

2011-02-24T23:36:00.000-05:00

AskAsheville has been blogging for years and having fun doing it. It was never really a requirement, but a channel of expression for all of the information Asheville provides. We did not start years and years ago like some others, so they had seniority; but as far as we knew, we did not need a "license to blog." Maybe we blogged too much for some, and too little for others. It does not matter. We have grown and we are now ready to go in bigger, better and different directions with Ask Asheville. Thank you to all of our contributors over the years. Keep your eyes open. This will be one of the last times you will see the blog site pictured above.

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The Evolution of Green Man Brewery in Asheville

2011-02-24T23:19:00.000-05:00

In culture, the Green Man is typically a sculpture or a drawing of a face surrounding by leaves that is seen on churches or public houses throughout Europe. It is usually interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, or renaissance, representing the cycle of growth each spring.

GREEN MAN BREWERY (ASHEVILLE) WINS SILVER ADDY
Green Man asked Big Bridge to give a rebirth to its logo and branding last Fall. For the project, Big Bridge modified the original logo by clearly defining the Green Man, introduced the Fall version with leaves changing color and developed a modification of the Green Man for small batch brews. We also designed associated identity visuals that are being implemented throughout the brewery including growlers, signage, gift cards and t-shirts. The gift card design recently won a Silver ADDY with the American Advertising Federation Asheville (AAFA).

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Elevate School of Life and Art in Asheville NC – just $5 lesson

2011-02-24T20:45:00.001-05:00

So what can you learn for $5 a lesson? Elevate is a new school of life and art offered by local Asheville artists and teachers who are passionate about their subjects, excited about sharing, and happy to teach both children and adults. Elevate was conceived by artists from the Highland Acting Company, who performed the popular Broadway musical “Godspell” for over five thousand people in the Asheville area beginning in 2009.

Elevate will be offering weekly classes beginning the week of March 7th for 10 weeks in downtown Asheville at 34 S. Lexington Avenue. Classes can be joined “in process” if there is availability during the first two weeks. Classes are being offered for various ages and skill levels in: Drama, Guitar, Graphic Design, Hip-Hop Dance, Sewing, Creative Writing, Math Tutoring, Programming, Crochet, Biblical Greek, Worship Dance, Book Binding, Paper Making, Intro to Art, Shoe Making, and more.

Asheville is known to be a unique city for both the visual and performing arts so it seemed only natural to offer classes to our community for those who would like to be taught a particular subject at an affordable rate. So, for only $50, based on ten weeks at $5 per lesson, students can expose themselves to various art and life subjects, learning new skills and knowledge. Our hope is that this learning experience will be both fun and rewarding.

50% of the proceeds go directly to the teachers, and 45% goes toward building a full-time community center for downtown Asheville. It is the dream of Elevate School of Life and Art to one day have its own permanent location where art and life skills can be shared and taught to the community.

To register and/or view class schedules and descriptions, as well as teacher bios, visit ElevateLifeAndArt.com or call (828) 318-8895

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Buried Beds perform at Stella Blue on March 14th with Murder By Death!

2011-02-24T19:37:00.000-05:00

Buried Beds are currently wrapping up their tour supporting Dr. Dog all over the East Coast and we're happy to announce that they'll be hitting the road shortly thereafter with Murder By Death for three weeks! The tour will take them through the Midwest and back up the East Coast and, in the midst of it, their sophomore album, Tremble The Sails, hits stores nationally on March 1st! The band crafts upbeat and off-kilter songs that are as heavily percussive as they are nimbly orchestrated. Live, they perform as a five piece featuring a raucous mix of big drums, electric guitars, viola, piano and and heavy doses of three-part harmonies that mesh together with a mesmerizing chemistry. See the Buried Beds website.

1st Annual Asheville Bellydance Festival April 15-17, 2011

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Mahsati Janan & Lisa Zahiya present:
The 1st Annual
Asheville Bellydance Festival

April 15-17, 2011
Three days of fun including a hafla, gala show & workshops all day Saturday & Sunday!

Questions: Email mahsati@mahsati.com or call 828-242-7595

Shows!
Friday, April 15th: Hafla & Bellydance Party!
Join us for a night of socializing, open dancing & performances. Would you like to perform? Please email us at lisa@lisazahiya.com. Location TBD.

Saturday, April 16th: Gala Show!
Join us for a night of amazing professional bellydance performances!
$12, $15 at the door, Location TBD

Workshops!
All workshops are $20/$25 at the door. All workshops will be held on Carolina Lane in downtown Asheville. See full workshops schedule and/or register here.

Instructors!
Mahsati Janan, Lisa Zahiya, SamiTe, Sparrow, Sara Beaman, Natalie Brown, Kaitlyn, Asharah, Reyna of the Rising Sun Tribe, Annie of Ancient Moon Bellydance