As companies and schools, organizations and religious institutions struggle to redefine themselves in the aftermath of COVID-19, the leaders of these organizations are called upon to help chart a new course for their customers, employees and stakeholders.

Everything from managing remote employees to living in a world where the line has become blurred between what happens online and offline, means what worked last year could be ineffective in the coming years. Managers and supervisors need to learn how to adapt to a compromised economy and an up-and-coming workforce that’s progressively challenging the “status quo” for work ethics and work habits.

Understanding how to plan, strategize and adapt to the disruptions caused by the pandemic, is why managers and supervisor’s need to develop the right tools.

The workshops below will help bring you and your management team into 2021-2022 with the right skills. Designed as 4 to 6-hour online “live” sessions, participants will learn about each topic, while also engaging in hands-on activities and group discussions.

Young Engineers Experience (YEE)

Solve. Explore. Experience.

A four-day STEM camp introducing students to the world of engineering

Open to rising 7th through 9th graders

Camp leaders will introduce students to the exciting world of engineering! The YEE camp is filled with fun, hands-on activities designed to promote problem solving and teamwork. Campers will engage in projects and demonstrations that will introduce robotics, electronic soldering, roller coaster physics, balsa wood bridge building, AutoCAD, and basic hand tools to produce a wooden ping pong ball shooter.

 Virtual attendance via Zoom video and audio internet connection

Presenter: Phil Roudebush, Extension Master Gardener^SM Volunteer

This presentation outlines the use of natural and organic pesticides including soaps and oils, botanicals, minerals, and biopesticides (microbials). Pests are any unwanted living organism found in your home, garden, or landscape. While a good pest management plan will start with preventative, cultural, and other non-chemical methods, a pesticide may also be considered. Selection guidelines, proper use, and reasons for pesticide failures will be discussed.

Registration: The talk is free but registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.

The circular economy is a bold vision for tomorrow — and today — empowering leaders across industries and communities to increase resilience, mitigate climate risk and unlock new business opportunities. Circularity 21, the largest online circular economy event, offers an engaging and informative program, expo and networking opportunities. Join the growing global community of thousands of visionaries and practitioners to learn, connect and accelerate the circular economy.

This free webinar is co-organized by NEWMOA, the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI), and the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC).

As extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation for packaging and paper products (PPP) gains momentum in the U.S., many different approaches have emerged. This webinar will summarize the spectrum of EPR models in use around the world, from “Full EPR” systems run by producers to “Municipal Reimbursement” systems with more municipal control, and many hybrid structures. PSI will present an overview of the emerging EPR for PPP models and share lessons learned from around the world about the pros and cons of each approach. Then, experts from New York, Vermont, and Maryland will share insights into why each state has taken a distinct approach to EPR for PPP. There will be ample time for audience Q&A.

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5191359958619465999

Take your business to the next level.

A comprehensive business innovation program designed to assist for profit, not-for-profit and family owned businesses to take them to the next level of success and sustainability.

August 25 – December 15, 2021

Registration for the 2021 Program now open.
Registration accepted through August 23, 2021.

Blue Ridge Community College and the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce have partnered once again to offer the Mission Acceleration Business Accelerator, a five-month, ten-course program.

August 25, 2021
Business Best Practices and KPI (Key Performance Indicators) Checklist by Department Identifying Opportunities for Acceleration

September 8, 2021
Management and Leadership

September 15, 2021
Human Resources, Legal and Insurance

September 29, 2021
Capital and Purchasing

October 13, 2021
Competition and Competitive Advantage

October 27, 2021
Branding, Marketing and Sales

November 10, 2021
Customer Service and Information Technology

November 17, 2021
Business Logistics: Best ways to meet customer needs

December 1, 2021
Accounting and Finance

December 15, 2021
Business Acceleration Plan Presentation and Graduation

Sessions run Wednesdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. except 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on August 25 and December 15, 2021.

Exploring Sky and Space: Blast off into a week of adventures! Discover the vastness of space, and practice thinking like an engineer and an artist to explore the extraterrestrial. Students spend half of their day at the Asheville Art Museum creating art inspired by space; and the other half of their day at the Asheville Museum of Science investigating hands-on activities and challenges, and have a chance to use an open dome to view earth from a new perspective.

Please note:

• Summer Art Camp is held primarily indoors in the Museum’s John & Robyn Horn Education Center and the Asheville Museum of Science. Staff will escort students between museums.
• Space is limited to small groups of students; face coverings, social distancing, and frequent hand-washing/sanitization are required.
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  Robert Howard Hunter, Cape Canaveral, 1976, screenprint on paper, edition 4/19, 16 3/8 × 16 3/8 inches. Gift of Jerald L. Melberg, 1982.10.1.64. © Robert Howard Hunter.

Tanglewood Summer Camp

PUFFS rehearsals will take place Monday-Friday 10-4pm each week (2 week camp), with performances June 18 & 19. Cost of camp $500.

Early and late care available for an additional fee of $50 (7:45am drop off and 5pm pick up)

Puffs is an award winning play that follows a group of friends through their 7 years at a VERY PARTICULAR magical school (where Harry, Ron, and Hermione attend). These aren’t THOSE friends, but the story DOES take place at the same time!

Instead, they belong to Puffs; and are utterly ordinary and a little underachieving. Hilarious and heartwarming, this is the play for any fan of “the boy with the scar” who wants to explore that most unglamorous house.

As part of the YWCA’s commitment to eliminating racism, we have launched a weekly virtual Social Justice Hangout Hour hosted by Tre Williams, YWCA Racial Justice Advocate + RJC Member. These Friday gatherings, from noon to 1 pm, serve as a space to discuss relevant topics, raise awareness around racial equity and justice, engage with community members, meet local leaders in the freedom struggle, and just vibe. 

Click the button below to attend on Fridays between noon and 1 pm or join via Facebook. ATTEND THE HANGOUT

Join us in kicking off the Summer season with this special introductory price! Our workshops last between 1-2 hours and include all information and materials needed to create a fun, living terrarium. This class is perfect for beginners or experienced crafters!

Instruction covers learning about air plants, care tips, design principles, and more. We include everything needed to create your terrarium, from the container and plants to fun additions like shells, driftwood, gemstones and crystals, figurines, and more. A gift box and care instructions are included to ensure your success. Participants are welcome to bring (waterproof) figurines or other design additions that they’d like to incorporate into their terrarium.

Please register and purchase tickets at www.Vivid-Event.com . This is our most popular class and registration fills up quickly! Food, beverages, and alcohol will be available for purchase through our host venue, 828 Market on Main (180 N. Main St, Waynesville NC)