2012 Election Guide

It's that year again! Want answers to almost all your election questions?

Candidate Filing Has Begun

Filing for 2012 elections began February 13 at noon.

Finding Your County Commission District is Easy!

Yes, the new political districts will affect you.

"Desegregation in BC: A Personal History" with Viola Spells

Asheville native Viola Spells will recount her involvement in the process of desegregation in BC in the 1950s & 1960s.

Tough Plants for Tough Places - February 21

Garden expert Peter Loewer will be @ Swannanoa Library February 21 @ 6:30pm.

Learn to Take Charge of Your Health!

Living Healthy, a 6 week program that teaches self-management skills, starts February 17.

Love Your Heart

February is a time to celebrate love, caring & heart health. Improve your health by quitting smoking!

Buncombe Environmental Leadership Award - Deadline Extended

Have you or your business had a positive impact on the environment?

Neck or Shoulder Pain? Try These 10 Healthy Computing Tips

Working on the computer becoming a pain in the neck? It might be time to rearrange your work area.

Recipe of the Week - Chocolate Cake

Make this chocolate cake for Valentine's Day and you're sure to win someone's heart!

Librarians are practicing their silliest songs & most daring dance moves in preparation for “Preschoolers We Love You!”

The dates & locations for this year’s performances are:

• February 15 @ Pack Memorial Library
• February 16 @ Weaverville Library
• February 17 @ Black Mountain Library

Each location will have two performances. Shows begin at 9:30 & 10:45 a.m.

Shows are free, but school groups must call 250-4729 to make a reservation.

Those of us who can’t live without chocolate feel much better hearing that there are health benefits from eating dark chocolate.

Researchers have found that chocolate has flavonoids – the antioxidants that are also found in fruits, vegetables, teas and red wine.  The main flavonoid – flavan-3-ols are the ones associated with a decreased risk of blood clots and heart disease. 

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