Buncombe County Works to Keep Mattresses Out of the Landfill

Buncombe County Solid Waste Department has decided to stop burying mattresses in the landfill and start recycling them.

County Courthouse to Get New Windows

The Buncombe County Courthouse is getting new windows.

You May be Eligible for Free Tax Preparation

Don’t pay for tax preparation or to get an early refund check. Keep your money in your pocket!

Citizens' Academy - Spaces Still Available

The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office will be hosting another Citizens' Academy for 2009.

Athletes Needed for Special Olympics Spring Games

This Track and Field event is for athletes with special needs over the age of 8 years old.

Reward Offered for the Mountain's Most Wanted

You could be eligible for a cash reward if you provide information that leads to an arrest! The following subjects are currently wanted by local authorities.

Eat Smart, Move More, Go Green

Here are some tips for helping the environment while eating smart and moving more.

Pet Pictures of the Week - Pets Needing Homes

Can you give a dog a home? Maybe a cat? How about a kitten? These animals need your help.

Recipe of the Week - Kielbasa with Peppers and Potatoes

Congratulations to Mark Benson for his Kielbasa with Peppers and Potatoes recipe!

The Buncombe County Commissioners have moved into their new offices at 205 College Street in downtown Asheville.  They are located on the second floor of the Administration Building.

Their new mailing address is:

• Buncombe County Commissioners
• 205 College Street, Suite 300
• Asheville, NC 28801

They will hold their first special meeting in their new Chambers at 30 Valley Street in downtown Asheville on April 3, 2009 at 2 p.m.

If you are interested in discovering the economic potential of boomers and retirees, this summit, hosted by the NC Center for Creative Retirement, is for you.

Tuesday, April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reuter Center on the campus of UNC-Asheville 

Register before April 3 for $50; after April 3 for $60.

To register for Boomers and Beyond: A Summit on Aging, download the registration form here and fax to 828-257-4768.

Agenda for the Event (PDF)

The Friends of the Enka Candler Library will be having a used book sale April 2 & 3. All proceeds will benefit the library.

• Preview Night:  Thursday, April 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Proof of Friends membership required.
  
  
• Book Sale:  Friday April 3rd from 10:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday April 4th from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The Enka-Candler Library is located at 1401 Sandhill Road. For more information, call 250-4758.

Tuesday, April 7 -- 6pm
Pack Memorial Library
67 Haywood Street
250-4700

The freshest, most nutritious vegetables come from your own garden. You don’t need a lot of space to grow your own vegetables – apartment dwellers can even grow an assortment of vegetables in containers.

This free program will be presented by NC State Cooperative Extension Agent Linda Blue.

Tax Liens are being published in the following newspapers:

• Weaverville Tribune
• The Leicester Leader
• The Asheville Tribune

The notices will be published during the week of March 26, 2009 through April 1, 2009.