Parking For Bele Chere

Parking for Bele Chere
	New County Parking Deck will be available for parking during Bele Chere.

Have a Deserted Mobile Home? Know of One?
	Buncombe County Solid Waste is now helping citizens remove unwanted mobile homes in a responsible and nonpolluting manner.

Is Your Cooler Healthy?
	Don't get caught with an unhealthy cooler. A cooler that's not cool can lead to spoiled food!

Designing and Maintaining a Healthy Landscape and Fall Vegetable Gardening
	Thinking about planting a fall vegetable garden? Want to learn how to keep your landscape looking good? These classes may be for you.

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.

Cheap Rabies Shots - July 25
	Make sure your pet is up to date on its shots! Don't miss out on these low-cost shot clinics. Rabies shots are just $6!

Gem Mining Expedition Planned in August - Register by July 30
	Choose a bucket, grab a sluicing box, sit down and discover the treasures hidden in the dirt. Everything you find is yours to keep.

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

Recipe of the Week - Sweet Hush Puppies
	Congratulations to Rhonda Fletcher for her Sweet Hush Puppies recipe!

Did You Know?

Canning Low and High Acid Foods - July 30
	Lecture and demonstration class that will review canning using the water bath and pressure canning methods. Class will be held on July 30th from 10 a.m. - noon at the NC Arboretum – call (828) 665-2492 for costs and registration information.

Census Forms Printed This Month
	The first 2010 Census forms begin rolling off the presses in July in preparation for Census Day — April 1, 2010. The forms are the shortest in census history, with just 10 questions requiring about 10 minutes to complete. 10 Questions in 10 Minutes in 2010. source: census.gov

Pack Library Closed on July 25
	Pack Library will be closed on Saturday, July 25 for Bele Chere. All branches of the Buncombe County Public Library system will be open. Complete list of branches and hours.

Bele Chere Parking Proceeds to Benefit Special Olympics
	Park close to the center of Bele Chere activities and help out Special Olympics at the same time -- park in the Graybar Bele Chere parking lot for just $5! Half of the proceeds will benefit Buncombe County Special Olympics. The parking lot will be available from Friday July 24 through Sunday, July 26. It is located on Hilliard Street, just a block from The Orange Peel. The cost to park is $5 per car. For more information, contact Grace Young at (828) 250-4265 or email her at grace.young@buncombecounty.org.

Answer to this week's Trivia Question:

Question:

What percentage of the US workforce receives an annual paid vacation?

Answer:

77% of workers in private industry receive a paid vacation as one of their employment benefits.

Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2009, Table 634 www.census.gov

The next US Census is April 2010.

e-Trivia:

What percentage of the US workforce receives an annual paid vacation?

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