Got Blood? Halloween Blood Drive at Pack Library

Come to Pack Memorial Library's Halloween blood drive for the American Red Cross.

Is Your Car Ready for Winter?

What do you need to check on your car to make sure that it will be reliable through the winter months? No one wants to get caught in the snow with a car that won't go!

15 Ways to Ease Baby's Bottom Line

Having a child costs a lot -- outside the delivery room. For a child born in 2005, even without factoring in college, parents are looking at more that $300,000 to raise a child to adulthood.

What Do You Think of Our Libraries?

The Library is conducting a citizen survey as part of its strategic planning process.

Haunted Pool Lagoon - October 29

Come to the Zeugner Center for a ghostly good time on October 29th! The Haunted Pool Lagoon will be open from 12 noon to 2pm.

Pet of the Week

Congratulations to Diane Carter of Asheville for her video of Underdog!

Recipe of the Week

Congratulations to Debra Warfield of Asheville for her Sugar Cookies with a twist recipe!

Get a better understanding of how your home works. Learn no cost/low cost improvements to save on your monthly energy bills!

This program will be held on Thursday, October 27 at 7pm at the Buncombe County Extension Office, 94 Coxe Avenue.

To register contact Nancy Ostergaard, Buncombe County Cooperative Extension, 828-255-5522.

Learn how to properly maintain your septic system to avoid problems.

This program will be held on Tuesday, November 1 at 7pm at the Buncombe County Extension Office, 94 Coxe Avenue.

To register contact Nancy Ostergaard, Buncombe County Cooperative Extension, 828-255-5522.

Get ready to "Fall Back!" On October 30 it is time to set your clock back one hour.

More information about Daylight Saving Time

The beautiful Andie MacDowell lives here in Buncombe County, star of such hits as "Four Weddings and a Funeral" with Hugh Grant, "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray and this year's "Beauty Shop" with Queen Latifah.

Ms. MacDowell is also the Honorary Chair of the Asheville Film Festival, happening Oct. 27-30 in downtown Asheville. The event features 83 movies (including 12 films shot or produced in North Carolina), free educational events, and parties, including the Premiere Night Film & Gala on Oct. 27 at Pack Place that will be attended by Andie MacDowell. Visit http://www.ashevillefilmfestival.com/ for ticket information and other details.

Don't miss out on your copy of Buncombe Life. The Fall/Winter edition is available free at all County offices and libraries.  Call to receive your free copy by mail -- 250-4105.  This publication is full of information that is handy for Buncombe's citizens.