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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Charlotte + Bob Otto 2023 Apprentice Match
Jun 27 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Support one of the greatest traditions at Flat Rock Playhouse!

2023 Apprentice Benefactors Charlotte and Bob Otto will match your gift 1:1 up to $25,000.

Flat Rock Playhouse’s 2023 Apprentice Program! Don’t miss this chance to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!

For over 65 years, a select group of college-age performers participate in an intensive summer at Flat Rock Playhouse that includes on-stage performance and mentoring from FRP professionals. They also perform Rootabaga stories four times a week at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and take original educational programs out to schools in four area counties. Apprentices come from prestigious theatre schools across the country and are chosen from more than 1000 students who audition.

Apprentice graduates have gone on to major professional engagements on and off-Broadway, on national tours, and in regional theatres. Notable alumni who have played on Broadway include Michael Luwoye (Hamilton in Hamilton, An American Musical), Adam Kaplan (A Bronx Tale), Ginna Claire Mason (Glinda in Wicked), Jared Goldsmith (Dear Evan Hansen) and Ben Hope (Once). 

Help us keep our community cool: Support YWCA’s fundraiser
Jun 27 all-day
online

The YWCA recently learned that our aging HVAC system can no longer reliably heat and cool our building. This means more than discomfort for members and staff – we are required to maintain a consistent and healthy temperature in the building for the well-being and safety of the children in our childcare programs. We are asking for your help to address the immediate need for $60k to replace the first five of our 24 HVAC units and ensure that both of our Childcare programs can continue to provide accessible childcare to working families and the work of the YWCA can continue without disruption.

MANNA’s Outpace Hunger campaign
Jun 27 all-day
online

Let’s get you registered for Outpace Hunger!

Mountain Housing Opportunities Fundraising Challenge Announced: Dollar for Dollar match from Biltmore
Jun 27 all-day
online
$35,000 Fundraising Challenge Announced: Dollar for Dollar match from Biltmore

Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) is excited to announce a special philanthropic commitment from The Biltmore Company in honor of MHO’s 35th Anniversary: a $35,000 Matching Gift Challenge.

Beginning in June, Biltmore will match all donations made to MHO on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to $35,000. This special matching gift will DOUBLE the impact of individual donations and will result in at least $70,000 raised to support MHO’s affordable housing programs and services.

“The need for affordable housing in our region has never been greater. We are excited to partner with Biltmore to bring greater awareness to this urgent need and inspire others to donate what they can.” said Scott Dedman, MHO’s President and Executive Director. “Philanthropic support from individuals and  business partners like Biltmore help to fuel MHO’s efforts to create more opportunities for residents of western North Carolina to find and keep affordable housing and to build generational wealth through more equitable paths to homeownership.”

Biltmore’s history of community engagement and philanthropy dates back to its founding nearly 130 years ago. “We continue the Vanderbilt tradition of giving back and by supporting our community’s economic growth,” shared Tim Rosebrock, Vice President of Compliance and Legal Services at Biltmore. “Biltmore’s philanthropy is a demonstration of our core values in action. We are honored to support Mountain Housing Opportunities’ work to create and preserve affordable housing for the people who call this region home. And we hope the opportunity to have your donation matched encourages more of our neighbors to pitch in with their own contributions, as well.”

All donations received from individuals, including gifts in support of MHO’s upcoming 35th Anniversary Celebration, are eligible to receive a 100% match from Biltmore, up to $35,000. This includes gifts from family foundations and donor advised funds. Gifts from businesses are not eligible for the match.

“We are grateful for this generous and timely contribution from Biltmore in honor of MHO’s 35 years in business,” said Allison Rollison, Director of Philanthropy at MHO. “Biltmore’s reputation for excellence, service, and stewardship is unparalleled. We are honored to be aligned with a company that centers the dignity and well-being of the people of western North Carolina. This $35,000 match will catalyze generosity from others in our community who also believe that everyone – no matter their income—deserves a safe, stable, affordable place to call home.”

Pardee Hospital Foundation 2023 Annual Gala Silent Auction Preview
Jun 27 all-day
online w/ UNC Health Pardee Hospital
There are so many great items to bid on at this year’s gala: Golf foursomes, vacations, restaurants, local vendors, and more! Remember, no need to be present to win.
Silent Auction Preview | Paradise Island
Discover the hidden world of Atlantis with a three-night stay in The Royal, Run of the House room at Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas, including airport land transfers in the Bahamas upon arrival and departure! The resort features the world’s largest man-made marine habitat, Dolphin Cay and the Aquaventure Water Park. Atlantis offers a variety of gourmet restaurants, a relaxing spa, sports center, and the most exciting casino in the Caribbean.
Value: $1,900
Silent Auction Preview | It’s Greek To Me!
Enjoy a luxurious four-night stay in a Sea View Room with direct poolside access, complete with breakfast, at the Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort in Greece’s stunning island of Crete! The resort features air-conditioned rooms with verandas, marble bathrooms, stocked refrigerators, satellite television, hair dryers, and in-house music. Just a short 45-minute drive from the airport, the resort is situated near two private, sandy beaches and a marina.
Value: $1,320
Pisgah Legal Together We Dream Giving Challenge
Jun 27 all-day
online

According to a study by Syracuse University, North Carolina ranks last in the country for people likely to have legal representation in their immigration cases. Here in Western North Carolina (WNC), nonprofit Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) provides most of the free civil legal aid for area immigrants and is working to raise $100,000 by July 1st to support this important work.

“Pisgah Legal Services provides life-changing – and sometimes life-saving – legal representation for immigrants and asylum seekers, and that help is scarce and very hard to come by,” says PLS Chief Development Officer Ally Wilson. “We only have three immigration attorneys to serve our entire 18-county region, and Pisgah Legal provides the majority of free legal aid for immigrants in WNC.”

She continued, “Thanks to generous supporters who have already come forward, we have raised $30,000 towards the $100,000 goal by July 1 for our Together We Dream Giving Challenge. We need additional charitable contributions to keep families together and educated about their rights, to secure legal immigration status and work authorizations and to stop the violence and abuse that many come to the United States to escape.”

Gifts made in the coming week will be matched! “A generous donor has stepped forward to help us build momentum to reach our goal,” says Wilson. “From now until Wednesday, June 21st, all gifts will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. Give today and your gift will have double the impact!”

Want to Help?

Giving online is fast, easy and secure at https://www.pisgahlegal.org/dream or contact Chief Development Officer Ally Wilson by phone 828-210-3444 or via email: [email protected].  Checks may be mailed to Pisgah Legal Services, P.O. Box 2276, Asheville, N.C.  28802

Screams in the Stacks! Horror Film Series: The Menu (R)
Jun 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pack Memorial Library

Our Screams on the Stacks! horror film series continues with one of 2022’s biggest hits: The Menu! Rated R. Come to the library and watch this wickedly funny black comedy psychological horror film for free. If you missed this in cinemas, take the opportunity to see it now!

From IMDB: “A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.”

Light refreshments will be provided. No registration is required.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Charlotte + Bob Otto 2023 Apprentice Match
Jun 28 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Support one of the greatest traditions at Flat Rock Playhouse!

2023 Apprentice Benefactors Charlotte and Bob Otto will match your gift 1:1 up to $25,000.

Flat Rock Playhouse’s 2023 Apprentice Program! Don’t miss this chance to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!

For over 65 years, a select group of college-age performers participate in an intensive summer at Flat Rock Playhouse that includes on-stage performance and mentoring from FRP professionals. They also perform Rootabaga stories four times a week at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and take original educational programs out to schools in four area counties. Apprentices come from prestigious theatre schools across the country and are chosen from more than 1000 students who audition.

Apprentice graduates have gone on to major professional engagements on and off-Broadway, on national tours, and in regional theatres. Notable alumni who have played on Broadway include Michael Luwoye (Hamilton in Hamilton, An American Musical), Adam Kaplan (A Bronx Tale), Ginna Claire Mason (Glinda in Wicked), Jared Goldsmith (Dear Evan Hansen) and Ben Hope (Once). 

Help us keep our community cool: Support YWCA’s fundraiser
Jun 28 all-day
online

The YWCA recently learned that our aging HVAC system can no longer reliably heat and cool our building. This means more than discomfort for members and staff – we are required to maintain a consistent and healthy temperature in the building for the well-being and safety of the children in our childcare programs. We are asking for your help to address the immediate need for $60k to replace the first five of our 24 HVAC units and ensure that both of our Childcare programs can continue to provide accessible childcare to working families and the work of the YWCA can continue without disruption.

MANNA’s Outpace Hunger campaign
Jun 28 all-day
online

Let’s get you registered for Outpace Hunger!

Mountain Housing Opportunities Fundraising Challenge Announced: Dollar for Dollar match from Biltmore
Jun 28 all-day
online
$35,000 Fundraising Challenge Announced: Dollar for Dollar match from Biltmore

Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) is excited to announce a special philanthropic commitment from The Biltmore Company in honor of MHO’s 35th Anniversary: a $35,000 Matching Gift Challenge.

Beginning in June, Biltmore will match all donations made to MHO on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to $35,000. This special matching gift will DOUBLE the impact of individual donations and will result in at least $70,000 raised to support MHO’s affordable housing programs and services.

“The need for affordable housing in our region has never been greater. We are excited to partner with Biltmore to bring greater awareness to this urgent need and inspire others to donate what they can.” said Scott Dedman, MHO’s President and Executive Director. “Philanthropic support from individuals and  business partners like Biltmore help to fuel MHO’s efforts to create more opportunities for residents of western North Carolina to find and keep affordable housing and to build generational wealth through more equitable paths to homeownership.”

Biltmore’s history of community engagement and philanthropy dates back to its founding nearly 130 years ago. “We continue the Vanderbilt tradition of giving back and by supporting our community’s economic growth,” shared Tim Rosebrock, Vice President of Compliance and Legal Services at Biltmore. “Biltmore’s philanthropy is a demonstration of our core values in action. We are honored to support Mountain Housing Opportunities’ work to create and preserve affordable housing for the people who call this region home. And we hope the opportunity to have your donation matched encourages more of our neighbors to pitch in with their own contributions, as well.”

All donations received from individuals, including gifts in support of MHO’s upcoming 35th Anniversary Celebration, are eligible to receive a 100% match from Biltmore, up to $35,000. This includes gifts from family foundations and donor advised funds. Gifts from businesses are not eligible for the match.

“We are grateful for this generous and timely contribution from Biltmore in honor of MHO’s 35 years in business,” said Allison Rollison, Director of Philanthropy at MHO. “Biltmore’s reputation for excellence, service, and stewardship is unparalleled. We are honored to be aligned with a company that centers the dignity and well-being of the people of western North Carolina. This $35,000 match will catalyze generosity from others in our community who also believe that everyone – no matter their income—deserves a safe, stable, affordable place to call home.”

Pardee Hospital Foundation 2023 Annual Gala Silent Auction Preview
Jun 28 all-day
online w/ UNC Health Pardee Hospital
There are so many great items to bid on at this year’s gala: Golf foursomes, vacations, restaurants, local vendors, and more! Remember, no need to be present to win.
Silent Auction Preview | Paradise Island
Discover the hidden world of Atlantis with a three-night stay in The Royal, Run of the House room at Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas, including airport land transfers in the Bahamas upon arrival and departure! The resort features the world’s largest man-made marine habitat, Dolphin Cay and the Aquaventure Water Park. Atlantis offers a variety of gourmet restaurants, a relaxing spa, sports center, and the most exciting casino in the Caribbean.
Value: $1,900
Silent Auction Preview | It’s Greek To Me!
Enjoy a luxurious four-night stay in a Sea View Room with direct poolside access, complete with breakfast, at the Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort in Greece’s stunning island of Crete! The resort features air-conditioned rooms with verandas, marble bathrooms, stocked refrigerators, satellite television, hair dryers, and in-house music. Just a short 45-minute drive from the airport, the resort is situated near two private, sandy beaches and a marina.
Value: $1,320
Pisgah Legal Together We Dream Giving Challenge
Jun 28 all-day
online

According to a study by Syracuse University, North Carolina ranks last in the country for people likely to have legal representation in their immigration cases. Here in Western North Carolina (WNC), nonprofit Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) provides most of the free civil legal aid for area immigrants and is working to raise $100,000 by July 1st to support this important work.

“Pisgah Legal Services provides life-changing – and sometimes life-saving – legal representation for immigrants and asylum seekers, and that help is scarce and very hard to come by,” says PLS Chief Development Officer Ally Wilson. “We only have three immigration attorneys to serve our entire 18-county region, and Pisgah Legal provides the majority of free legal aid for immigrants in WNC.”

She continued, “Thanks to generous supporters who have already come forward, we have raised $30,000 towards the $100,000 goal by July 1 for our Together We Dream Giving Challenge. We need additional charitable contributions to keep families together and educated about their rights, to secure legal immigration status and work authorizations and to stop the violence and abuse that many come to the United States to escape.”

Gifts made in the coming week will be matched! “A generous donor has stepped forward to help us build momentum to reach our goal,” says Wilson. “From now until Wednesday, June 21st, all gifts will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. Give today and your gift will have double the impact!”

Want to Help?

Giving online is fast, easy and secure at https://www.pisgahlegal.org/dream or contact Chief Development Officer Ally Wilson by phone 828-210-3444 or via email: [email protected].  Checks may be mailed to Pisgah Legal Services, P.O. Box 2276, Asheville, N.C.  28802

‘Shadow of a Wheel: Can One Bike Ride Change Your Life?’ documentary
Jun 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sierra Nevada Brewing

In the summer of 1982, 31 teenagers attempted a daunting coast-to-coast 3,600 mile bicycle journey across the United States to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. They experienced a coming of age summer filled with intense challenges, humor, mishaps, personal discovery and tragedy. This poignant and powerful story, encapsulates the era, the adventure and life itself.

The summer of 1982 was transformational for Director Paul Bonesteel. It inspired him toward a path of creating films where service and passion are central to the story.

Paul has directed more than a dozen documentary films including an award winning film for PBS’ American Masters on Carl Sandburg and the 2021 film Muni telling the story of Black golfers and desegregation on a public course. From Alaska to the Soviet Union to Africa and to the mountains of North Carolina where he grew up, Paul’s storytelling is both local and global, but always filled with the enthusiasm and commitment of 1982’s bicycling adventure.

 

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Pisgah Area SORBA and The Bicycle Thrift Shop.

Pisgah Area SORBA – A local nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving mountain biking opportunities by maintaining and improving the trail systems in and around the Pisgah Ranger District. This mission is completed through education, advocacy, and environmental stewardship on behalf of the mountain biking community.”

The Bicycle Thrift Shop – Our Mission: We provide access to cycling for youth families and individuals who would not otherwise have that opportunity! We do this by refurbishing donated bikes, parts and gear and selling to the general public at costs lower than (almost) anywhere else.

Thursday, June 29, 2023
Charlotte + Bob Otto 2023 Apprentice Match
Jun 29 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Support one of the greatest traditions at Flat Rock Playhouse!

2023 Apprentice Benefactors Charlotte and Bob Otto will match your gift 1:1 up to $25,000.

Flat Rock Playhouse’s 2023 Apprentice Program! Don’t miss this chance to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!

For over 65 years, a select group of college-age performers participate in an intensive summer at Flat Rock Playhouse that includes on-stage performance and mentoring from FRP professionals. They also perform Rootabaga stories four times a week at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and take original educational programs out to schools in four area counties. Apprentices come from prestigious theatre schools across the country and are chosen from more than 1000 students who audition.

Apprentice graduates have gone on to major professional engagements on and off-Broadway, on national tours, and in regional theatres. Notable alumni who have played on Broadway include Michael Luwoye (Hamilton in Hamilton, An American Musical), Adam Kaplan (A Bronx Tale), Ginna Claire Mason (Glinda in Wicked), Jared Goldsmith (Dear Evan Hansen) and Ben Hope (Once). 

Help us keep our community cool: Support YWCA’s fundraiser
Jun 29 all-day
online

The YWCA recently learned that our aging HVAC system can no longer reliably heat and cool our building. This means more than discomfort for members and staff – we are required to maintain a consistent and healthy temperature in the building for the well-being and safety of the children in our childcare programs. We are asking for your help to address the immediate need for $60k to replace the first five of our 24 HVAC units and ensure that both of our Childcare programs can continue to provide accessible childcare to working families and the work of the YWCA can continue without disruption.

MANNA’s Outpace Hunger campaign
Jun 29 all-day
online

Let’s get you registered for Outpace Hunger!

Mountain Housing Opportunities Fundraising Challenge Announced: Dollar for Dollar match from Biltmore
Jun 29 all-day
online
$35,000 Fundraising Challenge Announced: Dollar for Dollar match from Biltmore

Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) is excited to announce a special philanthropic commitment from The Biltmore Company in honor of MHO’s 35th Anniversary: a $35,000 Matching Gift Challenge.

Beginning in June, Biltmore will match all donations made to MHO on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to $35,000. This special matching gift will DOUBLE the impact of individual donations and will result in at least $70,000 raised to support MHO’s affordable housing programs and services.

“The need for affordable housing in our region has never been greater. We are excited to partner with Biltmore to bring greater awareness to this urgent need and inspire others to donate what they can.” said Scott Dedman, MHO’s President and Executive Director. “Philanthropic support from individuals and  business partners like Biltmore help to fuel MHO’s efforts to create more opportunities for residents of western North Carolina to find and keep affordable housing and to build generational wealth through more equitable paths to homeownership.”

Biltmore’s history of community engagement and philanthropy dates back to its founding nearly 130 years ago. “We continue the Vanderbilt tradition of giving back and by supporting our community’s economic growth,” shared Tim Rosebrock, Vice President of Compliance and Legal Services at Biltmore. “Biltmore’s philanthropy is a demonstration of our core values in action. We are honored to support Mountain Housing Opportunities’ work to create and preserve affordable housing for the people who call this region home. And we hope the opportunity to have your donation matched encourages more of our neighbors to pitch in with their own contributions, as well.”

All donations received from individuals, including gifts in support of MHO’s upcoming 35th Anniversary Celebration, are eligible to receive a 100% match from Biltmore, up to $35,000. This includes gifts from family foundations and donor advised funds. Gifts from businesses are not eligible for the match.

“We are grateful for this generous and timely contribution from Biltmore in honor of MHO’s 35 years in business,” said Allison Rollison, Director of Philanthropy at MHO. “Biltmore’s reputation for excellence, service, and stewardship is unparalleled. We are honored to be aligned with a company that centers the dignity and well-being of the people of western North Carolina. This $35,000 match will catalyze generosity from others in our community who also believe that everyone – no matter their income—deserves a safe, stable, affordable place to call home.”

Pardee Hospital Foundation 2023 Annual Gala Silent Auction Preview
Jun 29 all-day
online w/ UNC Health Pardee Hospital
There are so many great items to bid on at this year’s gala: Golf foursomes, vacations, restaurants, local vendors, and more! Remember, no need to be present to win.
Silent Auction Preview | Paradise Island
Discover the hidden world of Atlantis with a three-night stay in The Royal, Run of the House room at Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas, including airport land transfers in the Bahamas upon arrival and departure! The resort features the world’s largest man-made marine habitat, Dolphin Cay and the Aquaventure Water Park. Atlantis offers a variety of gourmet restaurants, a relaxing spa, sports center, and the most exciting casino in the Caribbean.
Value: $1,900
Silent Auction Preview | It’s Greek To Me!
Enjoy a luxurious four-night stay in a Sea View Room with direct poolside access, complete with breakfast, at the Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort in Greece’s stunning island of Crete! The resort features air-conditioned rooms with verandas, marble bathrooms, stocked refrigerators, satellite television, hair dryers, and in-house music. Just a short 45-minute drive from the airport, the resort is situated near two private, sandy beaches and a marina.
Value: $1,320
Pisgah Legal Together We Dream Giving Challenge
Jun 29 all-day
online

According to a study by Syracuse University, North Carolina ranks last in the country for people likely to have legal representation in their immigration cases. Here in Western North Carolina (WNC), nonprofit Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) provides most of the free civil legal aid for area immigrants and is working to raise $100,000 by July 1st to support this important work.

“Pisgah Legal Services provides life-changing – and sometimes life-saving – legal representation for immigrants and asylum seekers, and that help is scarce and very hard to come by,” says PLS Chief Development Officer Ally Wilson. “We only have three immigration attorneys to serve our entire 18-county region, and Pisgah Legal provides the majority of free legal aid for immigrants in WNC.”

She continued, “Thanks to generous supporters who have already come forward, we have raised $30,000 towards the $100,000 goal by July 1 for our Together We Dream Giving Challenge. We need additional charitable contributions to keep families together and educated about their rights, to secure legal immigration status and work authorizations and to stop the violence and abuse that many come to the United States to escape.”

Gifts made in the coming week will be matched! “A generous donor has stepped forward to help us build momentum to reach our goal,” says Wilson. “From now until Wednesday, June 21st, all gifts will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. Give today and your gift will have double the impact!”

Want to Help?

Giving online is fast, easy and secure at https://www.pisgahlegal.org/dream or contact Chief Development Officer Ally Wilson by phone 828-210-3444 or via email: [email protected].  Checks may be mailed to Pisgah Legal Services, P.O. Box 2276, Asheville, N.C.  28802

Christmas in July: The Spirit of Giving Fundraiser Concert
Jun 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wells Event Center

Fundraising Concert for Children’s Grief Programs Features An Evening with Darren Nicholson

Haywood Hospice and the Haywood Healthcare Foundation are proud to announce a special community event taking place in Waynesville this July. “Christmas in July” is a fundraising concert to benefit children’s grief programs in Haywood County. Taking place at the Wells Event Center in Waynesville, North Carolina, on Saturday, July 29, “Christmas in July” invites the community to feel the spirit of giving and enjoy a night of music and fellowship for an important cause.

At 6:00 PM, the evening kicks off with a silent auction as well as a photo opportunity with Smoky Mountain Santa. Light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Live music from Gary Mehalick, Stephen Feron, and Lizzy Ibarra begins at 7:30, followed by featured performer Darren Nicholson. 

documentary film: WISDOM OF NATURE THRU NATIVE EYES
Jun 29 @ 7:30 pm
The Orange Peel

The Center is proud to announce its latest documentary film (50th and counting).  This film takes an intriguing look at storytelling, native wisdom and nature’s intelligence to help us heal our broken relationship with the living world.  Through a whirlwind tour of history, culture and nature, this film is sure to inspire a love for history and for our natural world.

All screenings include live music provided by native flautists as well as a brief discussion with the director and film participants following each screening. The screening at North River Farms is drive-in theater event with a food truck.  A weather date will automatically apply in case of inclement weather.  The Orange Peel has drinks and food and Trinity Presbyterian will have a reception prior to the screening.  This is a general admission event except VIP seating is available at The Orange Peel.  Tickets are expected to sell out, so order your tickets now. As a special offer for our ticketbuyers, if you purchase the DVD along with your tickets, you get $5 off the DVD price and save the additional $5 shipping and handling.  (Do not choose this option until after you’ve bought your tickets first or you will be charged a $10 processing fee to return your money.)  Please note that all sales are final and tickets are non-refundable. If inclement weather, tix to outside venues will immediately convert to tix for the rain date(s).

See venue information below for more details. This is a ticket-less event.  Your name will be at the reservations table at the door at the time of the event.

Register now before these shows are sold out!

For more information, contact us at (828) 692-8062.

WORLD PREMIERE DATES AND LOCATIONS

Saturday, June 24 – 7:30 PM, North River Farms, 3333 N Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC 28759.  Tickets are per carload.  All cars are $45 each. Larger vehicles must park in the rear. Sound is available via outside speakers or through your car radio.  Whether you watch from your car or sit outside under the stars, a spectacular way to watch a film! Bring your camp chairs and either sit by your car or upfront to enjoy the music and film! (weather date:  June 30.)

Thursday, June 29- 7:30 PM. The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. Tickets are a donation of $25 per person for premier seating or $20 per person for general admission.  Snacks and drinks available at the venue.

Saturday, July 1 – 7:30 PM, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791.  Tickets are a donation of $20 per person. A special reception for the film participants will be held starting at 6:30 which will include delicious treats and drinks for sale from the Hendersonville Community Co-op.

Friday, June 30, 2023
Charlotte + Bob Otto 2023 Apprentice Match
Jun 30 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Support one of the greatest traditions at Flat Rock Playhouse!

2023 Apprentice Benefactors Charlotte and Bob Otto will match your gift 1:1 up to $25,000.

Flat Rock Playhouse’s 2023 Apprentice Program! Don’t miss this chance to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!

For over 65 years, a select group of college-age performers participate in an intensive summer at Flat Rock Playhouse that includes on-stage performance and mentoring from FRP professionals. They also perform Rootabaga stories four times a week at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and take original educational programs out to schools in four area counties. Apprentices come from prestigious theatre schools across the country and are chosen from more than 1000 students who audition.

Apprentice graduates have gone on to major professional engagements on and off-Broadway, on national tours, and in regional theatres. Notable alumni who have played on Broadway include Michael Luwoye (Hamilton in Hamilton, An American Musical), Adam Kaplan (A Bronx Tale), Ginna Claire Mason (Glinda in Wicked), Jared Goldsmith (Dear Evan Hansen) and Ben Hope (Once). 

Help us keep our community cool: Support YWCA’s fundraiser
Jun 30 all-day
online

The YWCA recently learned that our aging HVAC system can no longer reliably heat and cool our building. This means more than discomfort for members and staff – we are required to maintain a consistent and healthy temperature in the building for the well-being and safety of the children in our childcare programs. We are asking for your help to address the immediate need for $60k to replace the first five of our 24 HVAC units and ensure that both of our Childcare programs can continue to provide accessible childcare to working families and the work of the YWCA can continue without disruption.

MANNA’s Outpace Hunger campaign
Jun 30 all-day
online

Let’s get you registered for Outpace Hunger!

Mountain Housing Opportunities Fundraising Challenge Announced: Dollar for Dollar match from Biltmore
Jun 30 all-day
online
$35,000 Fundraising Challenge Announced: Dollar for Dollar match from Biltmore

Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) is excited to announce a special philanthropic commitment from The Biltmore Company in honor of MHO’s 35th Anniversary: a $35,000 Matching Gift Challenge.

Beginning in June, Biltmore will match all donations made to MHO on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to $35,000. This special matching gift will DOUBLE the impact of individual donations and will result in at least $70,000 raised to support MHO’s affordable housing programs and services.

“The need for affordable housing in our region has never been greater. We are excited to partner with Biltmore to bring greater awareness to this urgent need and inspire others to donate what they can.” said Scott Dedman, MHO’s President and Executive Director. “Philanthropic support from individuals and  business partners like Biltmore help to fuel MHO’s efforts to create more opportunities for residents of western North Carolina to find and keep affordable housing and to build generational wealth through more equitable paths to homeownership.”

Biltmore’s history of community engagement and philanthropy dates back to its founding nearly 130 years ago. “We continue the Vanderbilt tradition of giving back and by supporting our community’s economic growth,” shared Tim Rosebrock, Vice President of Compliance and Legal Services at Biltmore. “Biltmore’s philanthropy is a demonstration of our core values in action. We are honored to support Mountain Housing Opportunities’ work to create and preserve affordable housing for the people who call this region home. And we hope the opportunity to have your donation matched encourages more of our neighbors to pitch in with their own contributions, as well.”

All donations received from individuals, including gifts in support of MHO’s upcoming 35th Anniversary Celebration, are eligible to receive a 100% match from Biltmore, up to $35,000. This includes gifts from family foundations and donor advised funds. Gifts from businesses are not eligible for the match.

“We are grateful for this generous and timely contribution from Biltmore in honor of MHO’s 35 years in business,” said Allison Rollison, Director of Philanthropy at MHO. “Biltmore’s reputation for excellence, service, and stewardship is unparalleled. We are honored to be aligned with a company that centers the dignity and well-being of the people of western North Carolina. This $35,000 match will catalyze generosity from others in our community who also believe that everyone – no matter their income—deserves a safe, stable, affordable place to call home.”

Pardee Hospital Foundation 2023 Annual Gala Silent Auction Preview
Jun 30 all-day
online w/ UNC Health Pardee Hospital
There are so many great items to bid on at this year’s gala: Golf foursomes, vacations, restaurants, local vendors, and more! Remember, no need to be present to win.
Silent Auction Preview | Paradise Island
Discover the hidden world of Atlantis with a three-night stay in The Royal, Run of the House room at Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas, including airport land transfers in the Bahamas upon arrival and departure! The resort features the world’s largest man-made marine habitat, Dolphin Cay and the Aquaventure Water Park. Atlantis offers a variety of gourmet restaurants, a relaxing spa, sports center, and the most exciting casino in the Caribbean.
Value: $1,900
Silent Auction Preview | It’s Greek To Me!
Enjoy a luxurious four-night stay in a Sea View Room with direct poolside access, complete with breakfast, at the Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort in Greece’s stunning island of Crete! The resort features air-conditioned rooms with verandas, marble bathrooms, stocked refrigerators, satellite television, hair dryers, and in-house music. Just a short 45-minute drive from the airport, the resort is situated near two private, sandy beaches and a marina.
Value: $1,320
Pisgah Legal Together We Dream Giving Challenge
Jun 30 all-day
online

According to a study by Syracuse University, North Carolina ranks last in the country for people likely to have legal representation in their immigration cases. Here in Western North Carolina (WNC), nonprofit Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) provides most of the free civil legal aid for area immigrants and is working to raise $100,000 by July 1st to support this important work.

“Pisgah Legal Services provides life-changing – and sometimes life-saving – legal representation for immigrants and asylum seekers, and that help is scarce and very hard to come by,” says PLS Chief Development Officer Ally Wilson. “We only have three immigration attorneys to serve our entire 18-county region, and Pisgah Legal provides the majority of free legal aid for immigrants in WNC.”

She continued, “Thanks to generous supporters who have already come forward, we have raised $30,000 towards the $100,000 goal by July 1 for our Together We Dream Giving Challenge. We need additional charitable contributions to keep families together and educated about their rights, to secure legal immigration status and work authorizations and to stop the violence and abuse that many come to the United States to escape.”

Gifts made in the coming week will be matched! “A generous donor has stepped forward to help us build momentum to reach our goal,” says Wilson. “From now until Wednesday, June 21st, all gifts will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. Give today and your gift will have double the impact!”

Want to Help?

Giving online is fast, easy and secure at https://www.pisgahlegal.org/dream or contact Chief Development Officer Ally Wilson by phone 828-210-3444 or via email: [email protected].  Checks may be mailed to Pisgah Legal Services, P.O. Box 2276, Asheville, N.C.  28802

Saturday, July 1, 2023
Help us keep our community cool: Support YWCA’s fundraiser
Jul 1 all-day
online

The YWCA recently learned that our aging HVAC system can no longer reliably heat and cool our building. This means more than discomfort for members and staff – we are required to maintain a consistent and healthy temperature in the building for the well-being and safety of the children in our childcare programs. We are asking for your help to address the immediate need for $60k to replace the first five of our 24 HVAC units and ensure that both of our Childcare programs can continue to provide accessible childcare to working families and the work of the YWCA can continue without disruption.

Pisgah Legal Together We Dream Giving Challenge
Jul 1 all-day
online

According to a study by Syracuse University, North Carolina ranks last in the country for people likely to have legal representation in their immigration cases. Here in Western North Carolina (WNC), nonprofit Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) provides most of the free civil legal aid for area immigrants and is working to raise $100,000 by July 1st to support this important work.

“Pisgah Legal Services provides life-changing – and sometimes life-saving – legal representation for immigrants and asylum seekers, and that help is scarce and very hard to come by,” says PLS Chief Development Officer Ally Wilson. “We only have three immigration attorneys to serve our entire 18-county region, and Pisgah Legal provides the majority of free legal aid for immigrants in WNC.”

She continued, “Thanks to generous supporters who have already come forward, we have raised $30,000 towards the $100,000 goal by July 1 for our Together We Dream Giving Challenge. We need additional charitable contributions to keep families together and educated about their rights, to secure legal immigration status and work authorizations and to stop the violence and abuse that many come to the United States to escape.”

Gifts made in the coming week will be matched! “A generous donor has stepped forward to help us build momentum to reach our goal,” says Wilson. “From now until Wednesday, June 21st, all gifts will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. Give today and your gift will have double the impact!”

Want to Help?

Giving online is fast, easy and secure at https://www.pisgahlegal.org/dream or contact Chief Development Officer Ally Wilson by phone 828-210-3444 or via email: [email protected].  Checks may be mailed to Pisgah Legal Services, P.O. Box 2276, Asheville, N.C.  28802