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Friday, December
15, 2023
We need your help and the help of your network to make this holiday drive as successful as possible in putting new books into the hands of Buncombe County elementary and middle school students during the holiday break.
What better way to spread holiday cheer than by donating books? Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a brand-new book. It’s like sprinkling a little bit of magic into their lives!
We’ve partnered with over a dozen local organizations serving K-12 students throughout the county. They’re eagerly waiting for book drop-offs like kids waiting for the first snowfall! 
You can make a positive impact right now by donating directly using the button below, or why not turn giving back into an outing?
Holiday Book Drive 2023 (givebutter.com)
Visit the Barnes & Noble on Tunnel Road at the Asheville Mall to shop in-store and donate them on the spot.
This is a group for business owners to talk about business. We will engage, inspire and support eachother through real conversation and connection over a bite to eat. Pay your own way. Please register so we can reserve the right sized space.
Saturday, December
16, 2023
We need your help and the help of your network to make this holiday drive as successful as possible in putting new books into the hands of Buncombe County elementary and middle school students during the holiday break.
What better way to spread holiday cheer than by donating books? Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a brand-new book. It’s like sprinkling a little bit of magic into their lives!
We’ve partnered with over a dozen local organizations serving K-12 students throughout the county. They’re eagerly waiting for book drop-offs like kids waiting for the first snowfall!
You can make a positive impact right now by donating directly using the button below, or why not turn giving back into an outing?
Holiday Book Drive 2023 (givebutter.com)
Visit the Barnes & Noble on Tunnel Road at the Asheville Mall to shop in-store and donate them on the spot.
Sunday, December
17, 2023
We need your help and the help of your network to make this holiday drive as successful as possible in putting new books into the hands of Buncombe County elementary and middle school students during the holiday break.
What better way to spread holiday cheer than by donating books? Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a brand-new book. It’s like sprinkling a little bit of magic into their lives!
We’ve partnered with over a dozen local organizations serving K-12 students throughout the county. They’re eagerly waiting for book drop-offs like kids waiting for the first snowfall!
You can make a positive impact right now by donating directly using the button below, or why not turn giving back into an outing?
Holiday Book Drive 2023 (givebutter.com)
Visit the Barnes & Noble on Tunnel Road at the Asheville Mall to shop in-store and donate them on the spot.
Monday, December
18, 2023
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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| ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage, and wisdom of ATHENA Recipients. |
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We need your help and the help of your network to make this holiday drive as successful as possible in putting new books into the hands of Buncombe County elementary and middle school students during the holiday break.
What better way to spread holiday cheer than by donating books? Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a brand-new book. It’s like sprinkling a little bit of magic into their lives!
We’ve partnered with over a dozen local organizations serving K-12 students throughout the county. They’re eagerly waiting for book drop-offs like kids waiting for the first snowfall!
You can make a positive impact right now by donating directly using the button below, or why not turn giving back into an outing?
Holiday Book Drive 2023 (givebutter.com)
Visit the Barnes & Noble on Tunnel Road at the Asheville Mall to shop in-store and donate them on the spot.
Tuesday, December
19, 2023
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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| ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage, and wisdom of ATHENA Recipients. |
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We need your help and the help of your network to make this holiday drive as successful as possible in putting new books into the hands of Buncombe County elementary and middle school students during the holiday break.
What better way to spread holiday cheer than by donating books? Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a brand-new book. It’s like sprinkling a little bit of magic into their lives!
We’ve partnered with over a dozen local organizations serving K-12 students throughout the county. They’re eagerly waiting for book drop-offs like kids waiting for the first snowfall!
You can make a positive impact right now by donating directly using the button below, or why not turn giving back into an outing?
Holiday Book Drive 2023 (givebutter.com)
Visit the Barnes & Noble on Tunnel Road at the Asheville Mall to shop in-store and donate them on the spot.
Join us to discuss this month’s book: Last Call at the Hotel Imperial by Deborah Cohen
The North Asheville Book Club meets in-person on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Register so we can reach out and contact you as we prepare for our first meeting! Books will be distributed at the first meeting. This book club is for adults 18+.
Meetings will be on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7pm (meeting location will be emailed once attendance is finalized)
Below are all the meeting dates:
December 5th
December 12th
December 19th
Skipping December 26th
January 2nd
January 9th
January 16th
Skipping January 22nd
January 30th
Our VOICE will be hosting a book club beginning this winter! Fill out the form to sign up as we have a limited amount of space!. Our first book selection will be Creating Consent Culture by Erica Scott and Marcia Baczynski. Books will be distributed at the first meeting and bus passes will be provided. This club will be offered in English, but we are looking to provide more opportunities in the future!
Books will be distributed at the first meeting. This book club is for adults 18+.
Meetings will be on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7pm (meeting location will be emailed once attendance is finalized)
Below are all the meeting dates:
December 5th
December 12th
December 19th
Skipping December 26th
January 2nd
January 9th
January 16th
Skipping January 22nd
January 30th
Remarkably Bright Creatures, an exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope, traces a widow’s unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus. (from Harper Collins)
The library’s moderated online book discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May. You can join by emailing [email protected] at least one hour prior to the meeting.
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Remarkably Bright Creatures, an exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope, traces a widow’s unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus. (from Harper Collins)
The library’s moderated online book discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May. You can join by emailing [email protected] at least one hour prior to the meeting.
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Wednesday, December
20, 2023
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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Every Wednesday morning, we open up the children’s activity room to give kids time for free play with puppets. Children must be under the supervision or a parent or guardian. |
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The Enka History Book Club reads historical fiction and non-fiction.
We’ll be discussing, Come Fly The World by Come Fly The World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am by Julia Cooke.
Books are available for pick up at the library in large print and regular print.
The group meets in the community room and newcomers are always welcome.
In the case of inclement weather and winter storms, we will post canceled on this page, on our Facebook page, and on our Instagram page. Follow: @enkacandlerlibrary
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Thursday, December
21, 2023
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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| ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage, and wisdom of ATHENA Recipients. |
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To the New Members of 2023: welcome and thank you – your investment in the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce allows us to continue to serve the businesses of Henderson County and our surrounding area by advocating for business through public policy, and providing opportunities for members of our business community to network, learn, and succeed.
We offer various programs and opportunities throughout the year to help our members get engaged in the business community and now is the time to learn more about them! This is a fun, laid-back chance to meet Chamber Staff, Board of Directors Members, and Ambassadors, learn about the different offerings at the Chamber and what may best fit your business goals, and network with fellow new members
Order of Event
4:30 – 5:30 – Arrival, Network and Mingle
5:00 – 5:20 Presentation
5:20 – 5:30 Meet and Greet Board and Staff of the Chamber
5:30 – 6:00 Network and Mingle, Depart
Please join us at The 2nd Act in Hendersonville, NC for our first monthly book club meeting that strives to read books that create a closer knit and more inclusive community! We will meet virtually and in person monthly to discuss a book, so read the book and then join in the discussion in person or online every third Thursday. All are welcome! At the end of each meeting we will vote on the next book! The virtual club meeting will be in Zoom format and will meet 2.5 hours after the in-person meeting (8:00pm EST). After the meeting there is live acoustic music so stay and enjoy the vibe with your new friends! Put us down on your calendar for every third Third Thursday!
The first book is going to be called Disability Visibility.
Synopsis from the back cover: One in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Now, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, activist Alice Wong brings together this urgent, galvanizing collection of contemporary essays by disabled people.
From Harriet McBryde Johnson’s account of her debate with Peter Singer over her own personhood to original pieces by authors like Keah Brown and Haben Girma; from blog posts, manifestos, and eulogies to Congressional testimonies, and beyond: this anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community. It invites readers to question their own understandings. It celebrates and documents disability culture in the now. It looks to the future and the past with hope and love. Preview:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51456746-disability-visibility
Message me for the Zoom link to the online meetup. Thanks!
Friday, December
22, 2023
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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| ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage, and wisdom of ATHENA Recipients. |
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Monday, December
25, 2023
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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| ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage, and wisdom of ATHENA Recipients. |
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Tuesday, December
26, 2023
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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| ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage, and wisdom of ATHENA Recipients. |
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Wednesday, December
27, 2023
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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| ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage, and wisdom of ATHENA Recipients. |
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Foodie Book Club
A book club for home cooks, foodies, industry folks, and anyone in-between. We will be focusing on all sorts of food writing. Somethemes will be (but not limited to): food critics, chef memoirs, wine, food history, and food politics.
The Foodie group meets virtually on the last Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. (EST), beginning in June 2022. Please email [email protected] for the Zoom meeting info.
Thursday, December
28, 2023
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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| ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage, and wisdom of ATHENA Recipients. |
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Enjoy the fresh air reading and walking along the StoryWalk® trail during regular hours at Weaver Park.
OUTSIDE IN, a Caldecott Honor Award Winner written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Cindy Derby, is a mindful contemplation on the world’s connectedness and the many ways nature affects our everyday lives — even when we’re stuck inside, reminding emerging readers of ways nature creates and touches our lives in homes, apartments, and cars.
Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous inventor. This thought-provoking picture book poetically underscores our powerful and enduring connection with nature, not so easily obscured by lives spent indoors.
Rhythmic, powerful language shows us how our world is made and the many ways Outside comes in to help and heal us, and reminds us that we are all part of a much greater universe. Emotive illustrations evoke the beauty, simplicity, and wonder that await us all . . . outside.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
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We will be discussing Foster and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. All are welcome!
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Friday, December
29, 2023
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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| ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage, and wisdom of ATHENA Recipients. |
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Monday, January
1, 2024
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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| ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage, and wisdom of ATHENA Recipients. |
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Tuesday, January
2, 2024
| The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, UNC Health Pardee, Optimum, and Hunter Automotive are pleased to announce the 17th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award in Henderson County in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Professional Women’s Luncheon in April to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way, and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Vanessa Y. Mintz brought the ATHENA award to Henderson County in 2008 and she embodied the values underlying ATHENA International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of our businesses, our communities, and our government. Reflective of a quote attributed to Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there”, the ATHENA Leadership Award honors and illuminates the leaders and leadership styles of individuals others would emulate.
The program is facilitated locally by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community. Recipients are selected by a diverse group of out-of-town professional judges, based on Athena leadership criteria.
ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope, and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and amongst the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Henderson County ATHENA Recipients Include: |
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- Julie Huneycutt, Hope Coalition (2023)
- Adriana Chavela, Hola Carolina (2022)
- Kathy Streeter Morgan, Henderson County Emergency Management (2021)
- Barbara Volk, City of Hendersonville (2020)
- Barb Morgan, Project Dignity of WNC (2019)
- Lee Henderson Hill, Community Foundation of Henderson County (2018)
- Roxanna Pepper, Children & Family Resource Center (2017)
- Judy Stroud, State Farm Insurance (2016)
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- Judith Long, Free Clinics (2015)
- Caroline Long, St. Gerard House (2014)
- Annie Fritschner, First United Methodist Church (2013)
- Myra Grant, Pardee Hospital Foundation (2012)
- Joyce Mason, Four Seasons Compassion for Life (2011)
- Pat Shepherd, Pat’s School of Dance (2010)
- Ragan Ward, Carolina Alliance Bank (2009)
- Robin Reed, Bares It All (2008)
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| ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients are presented a hand-cast, bronzed and crystal sculpture that symbolizes the strength, courage, and wisdom of ATHENA Recipients. |
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