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'Local Food Logistics' Tonight
*GREEN DRINKS WEEKLY SERIES of Sustainable Living Talks in Downtown Asheville Continues | Marc Williams will speak and accept questions on Fri., Oct. 24, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at BoBo Gallery on Lexington Ave. Enjoy his free talk about Local Food Logistics: how to integrate local foods into one's diet. His presentiation will run the gamut from local food providers to gardening, as well as food preservation and foraging. Sources for further information will be given. Marc Williams is an ethnobotanist with a degree in Sustainable Agriculture from Warren Wilson College. | For more info about the weekly Green Drinks series, Click Here> | For directions to BoBo, Click Here>
Fiber Fair Oct. 24-26
*SOUTHEASTERN ANIMAL FIBER FAIR at the Ag Center Oct. 24, 25 & 26. | Now in its 15th year, this all-volunteer, non-profit festival group promotes the small fiber farmer, craftsperson, fiber industry and the fiber enthusiast. Typically, over 5,000 attend to enjoy featured artists, as well as workshops in spinning, felting, knitting, weaving, crochet, dying and animal care. | Visit saffsite.com or Click Here>
Family of Pianists Plays Oct. 25
*BRAVO CONCERTS PRESENTS The 5 Browns Oct. 25 at Thomas Wolfe | The 5 Browns are billed as "classical music’s first family of piano virtuosos." For priority seating, discounts, and season subscriptions, call 828-225-5887. | For The 5 Browns, Click Here> | For Asheville Bravo Concerts, Click Here>
$3 Million Bribe by Fraga?
*MUMPOWER REQUESTS TRANSPARENCY in Fraga High-Rise Project | City council member Carl Mumpower recently sent a letter to Mayor Terry Bellamy requesting that a “Fraga Project and Public Benefit Packages” issue be added to an upcoming agenda. Mumpower contends that the "public benefits offer" by the developer of the proposed massive Fraga hotel and condo project with two 20+ story towers in Downtown Asheville "was, in essence, a three-million dollar bribe intended to sway the Council to make a political versus legal decision on his project." | For Mumpower's complete letter, Click Here>
POLITICS
Early Voting in Buncombe Ends Nov. 1
*BUNCOMBE COUNTY OFFERS 16 EARLY-VOTING LOCATIONS (UNTIL NOV. 1), including the Downtown Asheville Board of Elections Office | Voting questions answered at 828-250-4200 or Click Here> | For list of one-stop, early-voting locations in Buncombe, Click Here>
Uncommon Wisdom
*ASHEVILLE FIRM PRODUCES MANIFESTOBAMA.COM to Help America Envision Obama as President | Asheville-based Wisdomology produced a simple and inspiring video for those who want to try out a new three-word phrase: President Barack Obama. | Click Here>
Everywhere A Sign
*THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE RECENTLY REMINDED CITIZENS of Political Sign Standards | 1. Signs can be posted in any zoning district. 2. Signs must be located on private property. 3. Signs must not be placed within any public right-of-way. 4. There is no limit on the amount of signs that can be posted. 5. Signs must be no larger than eight square feet and can be double faced. 6. Signs must be removed within five days of Election Day by property owners and candidates. 7. Citizens may not not remove the opposing sides’ signs. | For more info about posting political signs within city limits, call the Planning Department at 828-259-5830.
Obama '08 Yard Signs Are Available at Rosebud Video For Only $3 Each
Friends Don't Let Friends Be 'Signless'
*PARC PAC Offers Obama Signs at Cost | Available at Rosebud Video on Charlotte Street and at Instant Karma and On-A-Roll, both on Lexington Ave.PARC writes: "Pick up additional signs for your friends. Buy a bunch and offer them to your neighbors at cost." | For details, Click Here>
Election Protection Hotline
*VOLUNTEERS MAN THE PHONE NATIONWIDE to Help Voters | The over-riding message of this non-partisan group is straightforward: YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE. If you have questions about the election or have a problem voting, call toll-free 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683), visit 866ourvote.org or Click Here>
Hometown Holiday Jam VIII
*COMMUNITY HOLIDAY BENEFIT for Manna Food Bank and Salvation Army | On Dec. 10, 2008, at The Orange Peel. $10 advance / $12 at the door. Bring a can of food or a toy, too. Help your hometown through the tough times. | Click Here>
