5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When You Vote

Make sure your vote counts - when you vote, don't make any of these common mistakes.

Absentee Ballot Deadline Approaching

Voting by absentee ballot? Your deadline is approaching.

Tax Holiday for Energy Star Appliances - Nov. 5-7

Take advantage of the sales tax holiday for some Energy Star qualified products from November 5-7.

Free Electronics Recycling - Nov. 6

FREE Electronics Waste Recycling Event on Nov. 5 @ Wal-Mart off Swannanoa River Rd.

Roofer Contract Scam in NC

Reports have surfaced of some roofers tricking NC homeowners into expensive & possibly unnecessary repairs.

Foster/Adopt Fall Festival - Nov. 13

Learn how to become a foster or adoptive parent; find out about children who need a family; talk to families who have fostered & adopted & more!

The Bugs Are Coming, The Bugs Are Coming!

Insects are an annoyance when they show up in large numbers on the side of the house - especially if they find their way inside.

Basic Home Maintenance Course - CANCELLED!

Learn to do some basic repairs around your house!

Book Sales Coming Up at Several Libraries

In the mood for a bargain? 3 Book Sales are coming up!

Low Income Energy Assistance

Do you or someone you know need energy assistance?

Kittens, Kittens, and More Kittens!

Big ones, small ones - short ones, tall ones... any size, any color; long hair/short hair, solids and stripes! We have the kitten that is right for you!

Recipe of the Week - Cornbread Stuffing

Congratulations to Cathy Jones of Alexander for her Cornbread Stuffing recipe!

Buncombe County Government is always striving to make things easier for our citizens. In the fall/winter edition of Buncombe Life we have included tons of information about our county services that can make your life easier.

We invite you to explore the fall/winter edition of Buncombe Life – available in all County offices including branch libraries. You may also view it online at buncombecounty.org/buncombelife.

If you'd like to receive a copy of Buncombe Life by mail, call 250-4118 or e-mail stacey.keith@buncombecounty.org.

The Commissioners will have a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in the Commissioners Commission Chambers, 30 Valley Street in downtown Asheville. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m., with general public comment at the end of the meeting during the designated public comment period.

November 2, 2010 Agenda

For more information, contact the Clerk to the Board at 250-4105 or e-mail her at kathy.hughes@buncombecounty.org.  

• Once an aluminum can is recycled, it can be part of a new can within six weeks!
• Recycling a glass bottle causes 20% less air pollution and 50% less water pollution than making a new bottle from raw materials.
• Recycled-content paper creates 35% less water pollution and 70% less air pollution than making paper from new materials. Plus, it also requires that fewer trees be cut down!
• Over 500 North Carolina companies use the recyclables that you recycle to make new products!
• You can recycle tires, mattresses, moving boxes and medical equipment through Buncombe County Solid Waste. Call for details - 250-5471.

Come with your canine athlete to the Buncombe County Sports Park on November 20 and join the 4th Annual Tails and Trails 5K Race. Proceeds benefit The Asheville Humane Society and Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services.

Two 5K Races are Scheduled

• 8:30 a.m. - 5K Run for human runners only
• 10 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk where dogs are encouraged to run with their people

Tails & Trails information and registration.