Free Dental Clinic - August 5 & 6

A free dental clinic for individuals in need will be held at AB Tech.

Tax Free Weekend is August 5 - 7

Save money - shop tax free on certain items by shopping Aug. 5-7.

Help Someone Who Can't Pay You Back...

Think about the last time you did something nice for someone. Did you expect, or receive, something in return?

Farmers Beware!

Scammers are using the lure of grant money to steal hard-earned dollars from NC’s farmers.

Is Your Adolescent at Risk?

Children entering 6th grade are required to have the Tdap,tetanus, diphtheria & pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines, & some other vaccines are recommended.

Buncombe County Pools Still Open

The 5 Buncombe County outdoor pools are open to the public through August 14.

Garden Chores for August

Deadhead these plants to keep them blooming until frost - butterfly bush, purple coneflowers, phlox, roses & other perennials.

Lend A Hand, Care for the Land Exhibit at Pack Library

This display will educate citizens about the forest, invasive plants and recycling.

Visit the Greenville Zoo with Us!

Wildlife from around the world is exhibited in a natural, open-air display @ this large zoo.

Groovin' on Grovemont: Free Concert - TODAY!

Join us on August 9 @ 6 p.m. for Red June - Acoustic Americana/bluegrass/roots rock!

Pets of the Week - Black is Back. Again!

Black cats & dogs have a hard time finding homes! Can you help?

Recipe of the Week - Spinach Strawberry Salad

Congratulations to Ernie Bosnan for his Spinach Strawberry Salad recipe!

On a hot summer day, the temperature in a vehicle can reach 120 degrees in as little as ten minutes. An animal left in a vehicle could end up having a heat stroke or could even die.

For more information, watch BCTV's video!

This message is brought to you by the members of the Animal Coalition of Buncombe County. Those members are Buncombe County Government, City of Asheville, Asheville Humane Society, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Humane Alliance, and Animal Compassion Network.

Did you know that you can get your pressure canner tested at Cooperative Extension? Just call 255-5522 to make an appointment and come on by.

Back in the day, undergarments were often called “unmentionables” in polite company. While most people no longer have trouble saying a word like “bra” in mixed company, we don’t talk much about recycling or reusing these garments. And yet, many bras are discarded because they are the wrong size, the wrong fit or the wrong color - long before they are worn out.

Enter the Bra Recyclers, a textile company that specializes in the recycling and  reuse of used and unused bras. They will accept all bras in good condition (with functioning clasps and straps) in all sizes and styles, as well as specialty bras, such as post-surgical and maternity bras. To learn more, visit brarecycling.com.