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VOL: 7 ISSUE: 24 :: 6/13/2011 - 6/20/2011 |
BC NEWS LIST
County Outdoor Pools Now Open Daily
Cool off in one of Buncombe County's outdoor pools!
The New & Improved Register of Deeds
Watch this video to learn about the latest Register of Deeds facility improvements & online upgrades.
One World, Many Stories - Summer Reading Program
Readers of all ages will celebrate stories from around the world with folktales, crafts, music & more!
Hot Weather Warning For Animals
When temperatures soar, pet owners are advised to take special precautions to keep their pets safe.
Connect Buncombe Begins
Buncombe County Commissioners & the Parks, Greenways & Recreation Board kickoff Connect Buncombe.
Animal Shelter Professionals Deploy to Help with Joplin Tornado Aftermath
Teams from the BC Animal Shelter & the AHS Adoption & Education Center are going to Joplin, Mo.
Not So Sweet Tea
As the temperature outside goes up, so does the consumption of a favorite southern beverage, sweet tea. No wonder June is Sweet Tea Month!
Garden Tour - Look & Learn in Our Gardens - June 25
5 private gardens will be opening their gates to the public for this one day. All gardens are within Asheville.
Fee Waived Cat Adoptions!
Asheville Humane is offering ALL cats 6+ months for adoption at NO ADOPTION FEE thru the end of June!
Recipe of the Week - Banana Sour Cream Bread
Congratulations to Compton Frasier for his Banana Sour Cream Bread recipe!
Did You Know?
Go Green with a Reusable Mug!
If you regularly purchase carry-out coffee or other drinks, consider carrying your own reusable mug or cup.
You’ll often save a few cents on your purchase, and you’ll save a paper or plastic cup each time!
Pests & Pesticides: What You Need to Know - June 15
This Gardening in the Mountains workshop will teach you everything you need to know about pests and pesticides. It will be presented by Extension Master Gardeners at the Buncombe County Extension Office, 94 Coxe Avenue in downtown Asheville on June 15 at 10 a.m.
Attend this workshop free of charge - no registration required. Free parking for your visit in the lot on the NW corner of Coxe and Hilliard.
For more information, call Buncombe County Cooperative Extension at 255-5522.
Protect Yourself: Avoid Heat Stroke
The past few weeks of high temperatures provide a good reminder of the health-related impact of extreme heat.
A few simple measures can help reduce your potential for heat related illness:
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