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Last Updated: 8:22 a.m., Monday, July 14 Current Weather Information The Nature Conservancy Adds To Hickory Nut Gorge Mosaic The Nature Conservancy is working to fill in the gaps to protect Hickory Nut Gorge, recently acquiring five important tracts that will be transferred to the state parks system as additions to Chimney Rock State Park. “This is like a mosaic,” said David Ray, the Conservancy’s Southern Blue Ridge Landscape Director. More details Dark Night Revue at Flat Rock Playhouse August 4 The Supporting Player will host the 21st Annual Dark Night Revue to benefit Flat Rock Playhouse on Monday, August 4, 2008. The one-night-only fundraising event features a performance by the Playhouse Acting Company, a gourmet picnic hosted by the volunteers, as well as a silent auction and raffle. More details Arboretum Hosts Top Garden Lecturers at "Speaking of Gardening" Symposium this Fall "Gardening Opportunities in a Changing Environment" is the topic of this year's "Speaking of Gardening" symposium to be held at The North Carolina Arboretum, September 5 and 6. The program includes two days of garden lectures by five highly regarded garden designers, horticulturists and nurserymen. More details Gamelan Orchestra from Western Carolina University Performs at Twilight Tuesday The Arboretum hosts The Low Tech Ensemble for the third Twilight Tuesday event of the season on Tuesday, July 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments and several free activities are available throughout the evening, and the Arboretum's beautiful mountain setting, blooming gardens and natural trails are other great reasons to visit. More details Tips for Playing Safe in the Sun There is never a safe time of year to be exposed to the sun. While many think they only need protection in the summer it is important to apply sunscreen daily before going outside. More details Summer Movie Series at the Porter Center Begins Tuesday The Porter Center at Brevard College invites the community to its “Summer Movie Series” featuring fun classic movies. Enjoy “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” on July 15th, Elvis Presley in “Blue Hawaii” on July 29th, and “Grease” on August 12th. More details The Nature Conservancy and The Trust for Public Land to Purchase 320,000 Acres in Landmark Agreement The Nature Conservancy and The Trust for Public Land announced they have reached agreement to purchase approximately 320,000 acres of western Montana forestland from Plum Creek Timber Company (NYSE:PCL) for $510 million. The purchase is part of an effort to keep these forests in productive timber management and protect the area’s clean water and abundant fish and wildlife habitat, while promoting continued public access to these lands for fishing, hiking, hunting and other recreational pursuits. More details 6th Annual Short Course for Private Landowners Offered Over the past 15 years, and in direct relation to a growing population, WNC has seen an increase in wildland-urban interface issues, including fire danger and invasive plant and animal species. Approximately three-fourths of all forestland in NC is owned by nonindustrial private woodlot owners and this course is designed to offer educational opportunities on diverse land management goals to these landowners, especially those owning 20 acres or less. More details First Single-Family Home Under Construction at Versant The first single-family home is currently under construction at Versant, the new luxury European style community north of Asheville. The 3,650-sq. ft. home is situated at just under 3,000 feet in elevation, offering Versant’s signature views of the surrounding Blue Ridge skyline. More details Leaves of Three, Let It Be Along with the arrival of summertime and outdoor activities, comes the risk of an itchy case of poison ivy. Leaves of three, let it be! More details Sliding Rock is Mother Nature’s Chilly Answer to Water Parks Water parks are everywhere, and with the summer heat, young kids (and their parents) start thinking about whether they would rather go to Charlotte’s Carowinds or Atlanta’s Six Flags or even one of the parks over in Pigeon Forge. The “true” water park aficionado might also want to make plans to visit Mother Nature’s very own – and original – water park, Sliding Rock. More details "The Octette Bridge Club" at Hendersonville Little Theatre Through July 27 Eight sisters playing bridge twice every month are the nucleus of "The Octette Bridge Club" by P.J. Barry, Hendersonville Little Theatre’s third production of the 2008 season. HLT is happy to welcome seven actresses new to their stage in this sentimental comedy about American life in a bygone era. More details BMW Group USA Reports June Sales The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) recently reported June vehicle sales of 26,155, a decline of 11 percent from the 29,394 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first six months of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 3.9 percent to 157,913 vehicles versus the 164,338 sold in the first half of 2007. More details Flat Rock Playhouse Presents "Alone Together Again" Through July 19 Imagine being a parent enjoying an empty nest after the kids have left -- when suddenly your own parents move in. That's what happens to Helena and George Butler in the comedic production of "Alone Together Again" onstage July 2 through July 19 at Flat Rock Playhouse. More details Enjoy Summertime at the NC Arboretum with July Events July is one of the most beautiful months in the North Carolina mountains; enjoy the warm weather at the NC Arboretum. Summer is in full swing now, with a huge number of opportunities for gardening information, guided walks and hikes, art exhibits, and tours around the grounds and amid some of its highly-prized collections of plants (notably, the Arboretum’s incredible bonsai collection). More details The Nature Conservancy Offers Green Wedding Tips Something old, something new, something borrowed, something…green? It’s really not as out of the ordinary as it sounds—last year, Brides.com estimated that approximately 33% of future brides and grooms in the U.S. are planning an eco-friendly wedding. More details New Harris Poll Shows Americans Want to Go Green, but Don’t Always Know How Over 90 percent of Americans are recycling, but only 3 percent are changing out their incandescent light bulbs for more efficient compact fluorescent models, according to a new Harris Poll released recently. “This poll shows that green living is certainly at the forefront of our minds,” said Stephanie Meeks, acting president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy, which advised Harris Interactive on the development of this latest Harris Poll. More details Millions of U.S. Workers Stand to Gain from Green Industries Workers at every skill level will be in high demand and enjoy greater job security in key industries essential to building a clean-energy economy in America and fighting global warming, according to a new report released recently by a coalition of conservation and labor groups. "Achieving a clean energy economy through green industries like wind and solar are just part of the story. More details North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement Offers Art Workshops This Summer The North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement will host a series of workshops July-September for beginning to intermediate artists of all ages to hone their stills or learn more about their craft. Courses will include stone carving, beading, watercolor painting and art collecting. More details Don’t Leave Children or Animals in the Car! On average, 36 children a year die nationwide after being left in a hot car (sometimes on relatively mild days with only 70 degree temperatures). On a typical summer day, the temperature inside a car (even with the windows rolled down a little) can quickly rise above 120 to 140 degrees. More details BMW Group Investing $1 Billion in the USA by 2012 The BMW Group announced recently that it will be investing over $1 billion in the USA by the year 2012, thus underlining its long-term commitment to the largest automobile market in the world. BMW announced in March 2008 that it would be investing $750 million dollars in the expansion of the BMW Spartanburg plant in South Carolina. More details Program Helps Elderly Citizens Stay Cool in Summer Heat Operation Fan/Heat Relief is underway for the summer of 2008. This program, which is especially timely given recent excessively high temperatures, provides free fans to eligible seniors living in North Carolina. More details Bele Chere Turns the Big Three-Oh This Year! Asheville's favorite festival, and the biggest street festival in the southeast, turns 30 this year! A great weekend is planned - Be sure to join in the celebration! More details Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa Debuts New Wine Varietals For over a year now, the Sommeliers at the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa have been busy expanding their brand of bottled and vinted wines. Continuing their relationship with master wine-maker, Kerry Damskey, they introduced a different varietal in early spring, with the unveiling of its 2007 Sauvignon Blanc. More details The Nature Conservancy Offers Top 10 Ways to Help Save Our Oceans An estimated 80 percent of all life on Earth depends on healthy oceans and coasts, and more than one-third of the world’s population lives in coastal areas or on small islands. Oceans provide people around the world with sustenance, economic opportunities, recreation and spiritual renewal. More details Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine Annual Photo Competition Accepting Entries Now The award-winning Wildlife in North Carolina magazine is partnering with N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation for its annual Photo Competition this year – and needs your prized nature photo. For the fourth consecutive year, photographers will have an opportunity to enter their best wildlife photos, whether taken in a state park or a backyard or anywhere else in North Carolina. More details New Research Highlights Urbanization’s Global Impact on Biodiversity and Natural Resources The Nature Conservancy and Harvard University recenly released a new study examining the effect of staggering urban growth on nature and people that finds if we don’t improve urban planning now, we may lose some animals, plants and natural resources for good. “As a species we have lived in wild nature for hundreds of thousands of years, and now suddenly most of us live in cities—the ultimate escape from nature,” says Peter Kareiva, chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy and co-author of the report. More details Versant Has Invested Over $10 Million in Infrastructure So Far Versant has committed over $10 million to infrastructure at the new high elevation, European style resort community eight minutes north of Asheville with more improvements soon to follow. To date, contractors have completed road grading in Phase I of Versant and are preparing surfaces for asphalt. More details WCU to Offer Swim Programs Western Carolina University will offer the popular Tiny Tot Swim Program and the Youth Swim program throughout spring and summer. The Tiny Tot Swim Program, designed for children ages 6 months to 5 years old, will be offered weekdays July 14-25 in Breese Pool and Aug. 4-15 in Reid Pool. More details 2008 Local Food Guide Available Now, Features 240 Mountain Farms The 2008 Local Food Guide is now available throughout Western North Carolina. In its seventh year of publication, the Guide is one of the largest and most comprehensive of its kind published anywhere in the United States. Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP), the Asheville-based non-profit organization that produces the Guide, has been asked to advise dozens of groups throughout the country who are attempting similar projects. More details Blue Ridge Naturalist Program Offers Science Workshops for Teachers The Blue Ridge Naturalist, a program of the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, will hold week-long summer workshops for teachers on the UNC Asheville campus. The workshops are open to teachers and others who are interested in earth and environmental science instruction. More details Hendersonville.com Helps to Make Hendersonville Greener Hendersonville has always been green. Late winter and spring rains in the mountains that embrace Hendersonville inevitably reawaken for another season the countless species of flowers, shrubs, and trees that have called Hendersonville “home” for centuries. More details Oil Paintings by Luke Allsbrook Highlight Value of North Carolina Landscapes Through September 21 The Arboretum will host a landscape painting exhibit by internationally known artist Luke Allsbrook in the Baker Exhibit Center, opening Friday, May 23 and continuing through Sunday, September 21, 2008. The exhibit is titled "Our Precious Land: Visions and Scenes of North Carolina" and presents oil paintings on canvas that reflect the beauty of farmland across the mountain region and other natural and created landscapes. More details Tailgate Markets Opening for the Season Nothing says warm weather quite like a visit to the local Tailgate Market. Located in parking lots throughout Western North Carolina during the long spring, summer, and fall growing season, these tiny farmers markets provide a close link between local farmers and consumers. More details Asheville Tourists Offering Free Tickets for Donations to Goodwill Once again Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina will return in 2008 as an Asheville Tourists partner. The Goodwill truck will be at McCormick Field during three different games. More details Safe Harbor Program Aids Red-Cockaded Woodpecker A program that helps landowners help the red-cockaded woodpecker could use your help. By checking Line 26 on your state income tax form, you can give any portion of your refund to the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund. More details Whip-Poor-Will, the Seldom Seen but Often Heard Night Bird When night falls and the whip-poor-will calls, biologists and volunteers will be listening. And counting. More details The Henderson County Red Cross Wants You to Know, “You’ve Got the Power” Learning basic first aid and CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can quite possibly mean the difference between life and death for someone suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) or other medical emergency. The Henderson County Red Cross advises that being able to administer first aid and CPR/AED during the first few minutes of a medical emergency is crucial to the survival and recovery of a victim. More details Regional and National Blood Supply Low, Donations Urgently Needed The nation’s blood banks, represented by the American Red Cross, American Association of Blood Banks, and America’s Blood Centers, are asking for immediate blood donations to boost already critically low blood supplies. Patients’ need for blood is ongoing. 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