Lake Julian Festival of Lights Starts December 3

Light up your holiday nights with the Lake Julian Park Festival of Lights!

Courthouse Annex Demolition Postponed

The demolition scheduled for today, has been postponed until Wednesday, December 1, weather permitting.

Don't Throw It Away - "Freecycle" It

You never know when your trash is going to be someone else's treasure, & there has never been a better example of this than Freecycle.

Choosing & Caring for a Cut Christmas Tree

Here are some tips that will help you select the best cut tree & keep it in good condition through the holidays.

Some Identity Thieves Start by Stealing a Dollar

When an identity thief gains access to a bank account via a debit card number, they will often test whether or not the account is active by making a small purchase that may go unnoticed by the valid account holder.

December Garden Chores

It's cold outside, & the last thing you're probably thinking about is your lawn or garden. There are, however, some chores that need to be done in December.

Pets of the Week - It's All About Cats & Dogs

Check out these adorable cats and dogs looking for a home!

Recipe of the Week - All Day Apple Butter

Congratulations to Melanie Hernandez for her All Day Apple Butter recipe!

Have thought about adjusting some of your favorite holiday dishes or baked goods to make them healthier? Do you want some new recipes to try that fit into a Diabetic or Heart Healthy eating plan?

Bring your lunch and join us on December 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at this hands-on class where we will try some healthy holiday recipes as well as learn ways to make our favorite recipes healthier.

Class size is limited so register early. Registration fee is $5 and covers items for the recipes as well as handouts.

All classes are held at Buncombe County Cooperative Extension. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for all classes. For more information, call the Buncombe County Cooperative Extension at 255-5522.

The holidays and new year are fast approaching and we have a great gift idea for you!

Buncombe County Cooperative Extension once again has Gardeners’ Almanacs for sale. For only $5 they make a great gift for a new gardener, new neighbor, or yourself.

The almanac provides a list of garden chores and some instructional material each month, a vegetable planting guide for Buncombe County and lots of valuable gardening information.

Don't miss out on this useful gift - pick one up at the Buncombe County Cooperative Extension Office at 94 Coxe Avenue. For more information, call 255-5522.

Your child can receive a personalized letter from Santa Claus this Holiday Season!

Just click on the Penguin link and download the form, fill it out in your very best handwriting and fax or mail it to Santa’s helpers at Buncombe County Parks, Greenways & Recreation Services.

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