Day: September 5, 2011
When West Asheville cruisers on Patton Avenue used Facebook to organize a Sept. 3 gathering, the Asheville Police Department turned up too. Topping that, one cruiser captured the proceedings on video and self-published it via YouTube.
Calling all ye LAAFF–goers to Xpress Castle—UPDATED
We built our fortress at LAAFF near the corner of Lexington Ave. and Walnut Street and invite all ye brave and willing souls to help us protect it in the name of all things local and fun. Thanks to all those who’ve already stopped by – here’s a slide show of photos from the front lines. Updated with new photos!
In this week’s health-and-wellness roundup, a new website devoted to women’s health and preconception health launches, a local non-profit plans to provide exercise programs in 38 schools, and more.Unmet needs: Center for New Beginnings helps those touched by trauma, crime
When Lori Gerber moved to Asheville five years ago, she saw a need that was going unmet: Although there are services here for victims of domestic violence and rape, there’s very little for those who’ve been traumatized by other violent crimes or natural disasters. With 25 years’ experience helping others in those situations — such as helping emergency responders in New York City after 9/11 — she co-founded the Center for New Beginnings with husband Steve Gerber. On Sept. 6, the organization will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and fundraiser at its new offices in downtown Asheville to call attention to the group’s work.
