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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
City of Asheville provides hand washing stations to help reduce spread of COVID-19
Apr 29 all-day
City of Asheville
illustration of someone washing hands

 

 

Update:

For a map of temporary, portable hand washing stations and restrooms, visit this link. The map is being updated as new stations are installed.

 

Original post:

With the COVID-19 public health emergency going on it has never been more important to be able to wash your hands. Besides keeping 6 feet of distance between yourself and others, hand washing and sanitation have been identified as important measures in reducing the spread of contagion.

handwashing station
Portable hand washing station on the sidewalk by Pritchard Park.

That’s why the City of Asheville has installed portable hand washing stations in several strategic places around town. We realize that people sometimes have to travel on ART buses to get to work, buy groceries or pick up prescriptions from the pharmacy, for example. Also, our unsheltered population needs places to wash their hands as well.

For these reasons, the City has installed portable hand washing stations at the following locations:

  •         Outside of Pritchard Park, on the sidewalk.
  •         Pack Square Park, downtown
  •         AHope Day Shelter, 19 N. Ann St.
  •         ABCCM Medical Ministry, 155 Livingston St.
  •         12 Baskets, 610 Haywood Road
  •         Haywood Street Congregation, 297 Haywood St.
Portable restroom facilities have been provided outside Pritchard Park, in Pack Square Park and at the ART Station.

 

 

The City of Asheville is coordinating these actions in partnership with Buncombe County Public Health Officials.

 

This is an evolving situation and information is often changing. For resources on prevention best practices and news updates, visit Buncombe Ready. Additional guidance is on the Buncombe County Public Health website.

 

For information on how to sign up for City and County government alerts, visit this link.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases Update Buncombe County Government
Apr 29 all-day
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https://www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/news-detail.aspx?id=18543

How to Buy Local While Social Distancing: On-Farm Pickups and More
Apr 29 all-day
NC and SC Farms

Many farms across North and South Carolina have added on-farm pickups, home delivery & online pre-orders to accommodate for social distancing in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please see the listings below for more information, and check out our interactive Google Map for farm locations near you!

Are you a farmer interested in being listed? Email [email protected]

Please:

  • DO NOT show up at farms without prior permission.
  • Follow specific instructions provided by each farm.
  • Stay home if you are feeling ill.
YWCA instructors: Online Workouts
Apr 29 all-day
YWCA Online

PROMOTING HEALTH AND HEALING

We understand the disruption of daily life and social distancing can be incredibly difficult. For many of us, daily activities, social groups, and routines dissipated overnight.

In an effort to help keep us all connected, our fitness instructors put together a series of home workouts too. Going forward we will be continuing to provide active resources. We hope you enjoy these workouts, made just for you, by your friendly and familiar YWCA instructors.

Energy mover with Virginia

Strength Building with Kai

Senior Exercises with Ellen

Click Here and subscribe to see the full playlist!

For more information contact Membership Coordinator, Emil Gonsalvez, at [email protected].

Ingles Special Shopping Hours, Delivery Options for Vulnerable Populations
Apr 29 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Ingles Grocery Stores

Starting on Tuesday, March 24, Ingles will dedicate the first shopping hour from 7 – 8 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to senior shoppers and those with compromised immune systems.

 

Publix Markets: Special Shopping Hours, Delivery Options for Vulnerable Populations
Apr 29 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Publix Markets

Publix Markets reserves 7-8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for customers age 65 and older. Home delivery is available through Instacart.

Live Morning Didgeridoo Meditation
Apr 29 @ 7:30 am – 8:00 am
online

Tune in with me on Facebook Live each morning at 7:30am for a 20 minute live meditation with didgeridoo. I’ll be guiding you through simple and effective ways that will help you to:

  • Calm your nervous system
  • Become more resilient to stress
  • Get you ready for the day and evening

The intention is for you to learn this simple skillset quickly and use it right now to stay centered, balanced and show up for yourself, your family, and your community.

The more of us that can do that, the better! I hope to see you soon.  

Warmly, 

Corey Costanzo

ps If you miss the live meditation, check our website later in the day. We will be uploading all recordings. 

Carolina Hemp Company Free Delivery + Curb-Side Pickup
Apr 29 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Carolina Hemp Company
Asheville Salt Cave FREE ONLINE : Live Mediation Webinar with Bernie Kozlowski
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
webinar

Learn how to reverse the very real and devastating impact of stress through the SIMPLE practice of instinctive meditation that will profoundly shift your life.

Instinctive meditation means it’s natural and our bodies are wired to do it easily and efficiently. All we need to do is to set up the right conditions and our bodies will eagerly cooperate. Learn the skill set needed to meditate on your own even if you have a racing mind and little spare time.

Dropping into deep relaxation on a regular basis helps you to be calm in the face of overwhelm and urgency, can improve your health, and help you be more responsive and less reactive to challenges.

This will be a live webinar on Zoom. You can attend from anywhere that is comfortable to you. Once you register, you will get instructions on how to log in to the event. You will have the option of having your video on or off. You can also call in using a phone number. Link to zoom class:
https://mailchi.mp/9e1057b0227e/meditation-asheville-salt-cave

We’ll start with the basic principles of this approach. Then you will learn and practice some basic skills. This will be followed by a longer guided meditation where you can incorporate the basic skills. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the class.

A weekly Zoom drop-in class in instinctive meditation will run on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 am EST starting April 29 and running for 12 weeks.
Drop in as you can. Each class will cover a different technique.

Asheville Hemp Farms Free Shipping and Free Delivery Local Community
Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Hemp Farms
Beacham’s Curve Aid Supply and Food Drive
Apr 29 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Ambrose West

Every Wednesday from 12-6pm, Carolina Hemp Company and Ambrose West, alongside their neighbors on West Asheville’s Beachm’s Curve, will host a community aid drive to gather and donate supplies and food to support local emergency relief efforts. Recipients include Homeward Bound, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, 12 Bones, the YMCA, and more! As Asheville’s Hometown Hemp Company, Carolina Hemp Company values their local community, and believes in supporting each other when in need. In times such as these, we are reminded of the unfortunate imbalance in society’s ability to afford and have access to basic necessities. The Carolina Hemp Company mission is and always has been Bringing Balance Through Hemp and they now have the opportunity to practice this through service to the Asheville community. While being encouraged to separate, it is important we still band together to pool resources, communicate, and take care of each other. Carolina Hemp Company will be collecting non-perishable food items, cooking essentials, health and wellness products, cleaning and sanitation supplies, and general toiletries, and camping gear to load into the Hemp Xpress Trolley and distribute to local organizations who are dedicated to providing shelter, food and health services to those who need it most. Updates and detailed information will be posted to the Beacham’s Curve Aid Supply and Food Drive event page on the Carolina Hemp Company facebook page.

 

The staff is committed to practicing conscious handling and delivery of all supplies through hand washing, wiping down items, and limited contact between donors, themselves, and the receiving organizations’ representatives

 

Weekly Wednesday Group Meditations Online
Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
online

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We hope you are keeping calm and well during these challenging times.

To help keep us calm and in touch, the Prama staff is inviting you to a free live group meditation every Wednesday at 6pm.  The session will last about 30 minutes, including a guided meditation and a short talk on aspects of meditation practice.

We hope you will find these meditations helpful and something that you can continue to practice throughout the week.

The event is free though any contribution is appreciated.

If you are planning to attend just one week or multiple weeks, please sign up and we will email you the Zoom Link!

Thursday, April 30, 2020
Free Online Yoga and Meditation
Apr 30 all-day
online

Scoop: Free Online Yoga and Meditation

Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ

YWCA instructors: Online Workouts
Apr 30 all-day
YWCA Online

PROMOTING HEALTH AND HEALING

We understand the disruption of daily life and social distancing can be incredibly difficult. For many of us, daily activities, social groups, and routines dissipated overnight.

In an effort to help keep us all connected, our fitness instructors put together a series of home workouts too. Going forward we will be continuing to provide active resources. We hope you enjoy these workouts, made just for you, by your friendly and familiar YWCA instructors.

Energy mover with Virginia

Strength Building with Kai

Senior Exercises with Ellen

Click Here and subscribe to see the full playlist!

For more information contact Membership Coordinator, Emil Gonsalvez, at [email protected].

Live Morning Didgeridoo Meditation
Apr 30 @ 7:30 am – 8:00 am
online

Tune in with me on Facebook Live each morning at 7:30am for a 20 minute live meditation with didgeridoo. I’ll be guiding you through simple and effective ways that will help you to:

  • Calm your nervous system
  • Become more resilient to stress
  • Get you ready for the day and evening

The intention is for you to learn this simple skillset quickly and use it right now to stay centered, balanced and show up for yourself, your family, and your community.

The more of us that can do that, the better! I hope to see you soon.  

Warmly, 

Corey Costanzo

ps If you miss the live meditation, check our website later in the day. We will be uploading all recordings. 

Carolina Hemp Company Free Delivery + Curb-Side Pickup
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Carolina Hemp Company
Virtual Tai Chi Class with Dr. Adam Potts
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
online

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Enjoy learning Tai Chi from your own home with Dr. Adam Potts. Adam has been teaching the Tai Chi class for Veterans at Pack Memorial Library. Now that the library is closed, Adam will be hosting free online classes for everyone to access.
Adam is a former US Marine who served 2 tours in Iraq. He is now a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Tai Chi Instructor.

– Build Strength, Balance, and Coordination
– Relieve Stress, Anxiety, and Depression for Well Being
– Connect with eachother enjoying a fitness class with others virtually
-Ability to connect with Adam and ask any questions you may have regarding the class

Class will be held through the ZOOM platform, when you register, you will receive a link in your email to access the class. You must register for the class to get the password and link. Class will be every Thursday and each class will require a new registration. Visit our online events calendar at buncombecounty.org/library and select the Thursday dates you’d like to attend, click sign up, and check your email for an automatic message with the Zoom information.

Tai Chi is appropriate for children, but we insist that an adult participate with the child. Class is fit for the entire family!
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Asheville Hemp Farms Free Shipping and Free Delivery Local Community
Apr 30 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Hemp Farms
Meditation on the Job: Mental Health for Remote Workers
Apr 30 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
online workshop

Leaders across the organizational spectrum are facing challenges and uncertainty like never before. These unprecedented circumstances, however, present innovative and entrepreneurially-minded leaders an opportunity to pivot, thrive and grow.

At Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship and our Center for Corporate and Professional Development, we want to provide you the tools to LEAD IN TIMES OF CRISIS.  We are launching a 6-week virtual series of free workshops with industry experts for corporate, entrepreneurial and non-profit leaders who need the tools to lead their organizations in times of uncertainty.

Join us every Thursday for a FREE engaging and interactive 45-minute virtual workshop.

Now is a stressful time! In this session, Cam Houser will lead an interactive session around best practices for resilience and mental health for knowledge workers. This session will remain grounded in real-world, proven approaches–no crystal healing or new age music here. It will, however, require an open mind and a willingness to experiment with a guided meditation. Cam has delivered these sessions to teams at National Instruments, Samsung, and the Texas Lottery Commission.

Friday, May 1, 2020
Free Online Yoga and Meditation
May 1 all-day
online

Scoop: Free Online Yoga and Meditation

Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ

No Diet Day 2020! Elimination of Body Shame
May 1 all-day
Online

This movement, promoting the
elimination of the shame associated with society’s standards of beauty and respect for all
body shapes and sizes, will take place on Wednesday, May 6th.
The NEDA Network is a partnership between NEDA and other mission-aligned
organizations dedicated to advancing the field of eating disorders and building a
community of support. With nearly 20 member organizations, this network provides a
unified voice of strength and advocacy. May 6th will mark the NEDA Network’s second
national #NoDietDay social media campaign, encouraging the rejection of diet culture.
We invite you to join us in promoting healthy relationships with food, movement, and
body image!
HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO ON MAY 6TH TO PARTICIPATE IN #NODIETDAY:
1. Share the NEDA Network’s social media posts about No Diet Day (don’t forget to
use the hashtags #NoDietDay and #NEDANetwork), any time leading up to and on
No Diet Day.
2. Complete the pledge to reject diet culture any time leading up to or on May 6th.
Pledge: myneda.org/nodietdaypledge
3. Participate in a FREE virtual workshop in support of a more balanced relationship
with food and body image presented by Becca Clegg, LPC, CEDS-S, author of
Ending the Diet Mindset on May 6th from 1:30-3pm EST. Registration:
http://myneda.org/NDD-event
4. Log onto Twitter on No Diet Day and participate in the 2020 Twitter Chat from
6-7:30pm EST.
More about the virtual workshop:
This session is appropriate for professionals and the general public. Becca will walk
attendees through identifying diet culture and diet mindset. She will explore the
neurobiological effects of restrictive dieting and we will leave with an understanding of
the psychological, emotional, and physical impact of dieting and how it often leads to
damaging disordered eating patterns. Attendees will take away cognitive, experiential,

and behavioral interventions they can use to reclaim a more balanced relationship with
food and body image. “This is an important and timely workshop that will address dieting
and its potential for unhealthy behaviors and health outcomes,” says Simone Seitz,
Executive Director of CRC for ED and Chair of the NEDA Network.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization
dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA
supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders and serves as a catalyst for
prevention, cures, and access to quality care. Through our programs and services, NEDA
raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research and puts
life-saving resources into the hands of those in need. For more information, visit
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.
ABOUT CAROLINA RESOURCE CENTER FOR EATING DISORDERS
CRC for ED is the only nonprofit in North Carolina supporting individuals, families, and
professionals concerned with disordered eating and recovery from eating disorders. To
learn more about CRC for ED, please visit https://www.crcfored.com/

YWCA instructors: Online Workouts
May 1 all-day
YWCA Online

PROMOTING HEALTH AND HEALING

We understand the disruption of daily life and social distancing can be incredibly difficult. For many of us, daily activities, social groups, and routines dissipated overnight.

In an effort to help keep us all connected, our fitness instructors put together a series of home workouts too. Going forward we will be continuing to provide active resources. We hope you enjoy these workouts, made just for you, by your friendly and familiar YWCA instructors.

Energy mover with Virginia

Strength Building with Kai

Senior Exercises with Ellen

Click Here and subscribe to see the full playlist!

For more information contact Membership Coordinator, Emil Gonsalvez, at [email protected].

Live Morning Didgeridoo Meditation
May 1 @ 7:30 am – 8:00 am
online

Tune in with me on Facebook Live each morning at 7:30am for a 20 minute live meditation with didgeridoo. I’ll be guiding you through simple and effective ways that will help you to:

  • Calm your nervous system
  • Become more resilient to stress
  • Get you ready for the day and evening

The intention is for you to learn this simple skillset quickly and use it right now to stay centered, balanced and show up for yourself, your family, and your community.

The more of us that can do that, the better! I hope to see you soon.  

Warmly, 

Corey Costanzo

ps If you miss the live meditation, check our website later in the day. We will be uploading all recordings. 

Carolina Hemp Company Free Delivery + Curb-Side Pickup
May 1 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Carolina Hemp Company
Asheville Hemp Farms Free Shipping and Free Delivery Local Community
May 1 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Hemp Farms
Grassroots Aid Partnership (GAP) plans to serve free, plant-based food every Friday – Sunday from 4 -7 p.m.
May 1 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Asheville

Grassroots Aid Partnership (GAP) plans to serve free, plant-based food every Friday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1022 Haywood Road.

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Saturday, May 2, 2020
Free Online Yoga and Meditation
May 2 all-day
online

Scoop: Free Online Yoga and Meditation

Find your zen during this stressful time. Miranda Peterson of Asheville yoga hike company Namaste in Nature has developed a series of free, online videos to help you relax. From a 10-minute sensory meditation to a gentle, immune boosting yoga asana practice, these videos are designed to “calm and support your immune system.”

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xlv6hOjSADsdrMgIDWVRQ

No Diet Day 2020! Elimination of Body Shame
May 2 all-day
Online

This movement, promoting the
elimination of the shame associated with society’s standards of beauty and respect for all
body shapes and sizes, will take place on Wednesday, May 6th.
The NEDA Network is a partnership between NEDA and other mission-aligned
organizations dedicated to advancing the field of eating disorders and building a
community of support. With nearly 20 member organizations, this network provides a
unified voice of strength and advocacy. May 6th will mark the NEDA Network’s second
national #NoDietDay social media campaign, encouraging the rejection of diet culture.
We invite you to join us in promoting healthy relationships with food, movement, and
body image!
HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO ON MAY 6TH TO PARTICIPATE IN #NODIETDAY:
1. Share the NEDA Network’s social media posts about No Diet Day (don’t forget to
use the hashtags #NoDietDay and #NEDANetwork), any time leading up to and on
No Diet Day.
2. Complete the pledge to reject diet culture any time leading up to or on May 6th.
Pledge: myneda.org/nodietdaypledge
3. Participate in a FREE virtual workshop in support of a more balanced relationship
with food and body image presented by Becca Clegg, LPC, CEDS-S, author of
Ending the Diet Mindset on May 6th from 1:30-3pm EST. Registration:
http://myneda.org/NDD-event
4. Log onto Twitter on No Diet Day and participate in the 2020 Twitter Chat from
6-7:30pm EST.
More about the virtual workshop:
This session is appropriate for professionals and the general public. Becca will walk
attendees through identifying diet culture and diet mindset. She will explore the
neurobiological effects of restrictive dieting and we will leave with an understanding of
the psychological, emotional, and physical impact of dieting and how it often leads to
damaging disordered eating patterns. Attendees will take away cognitive, experiential,

and behavioral interventions they can use to reclaim a more balanced relationship with
food and body image. “This is an important and timely workshop that will address dieting
and its potential for unhealthy behaviors and health outcomes,” says Simone Seitz,
Executive Director of CRC for ED and Chair of the NEDA Network.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization
dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA
supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders and serves as a catalyst for
prevention, cures, and access to quality care. Through our programs and services, NEDA
raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research and puts
life-saving resources into the hands of those in need. For more information, visit
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.
ABOUT CAROLINA RESOURCE CENTER FOR EATING DISORDERS
CRC for ED is the only nonprofit in North Carolina supporting individuals, families, and
professionals concerned with disordered eating and recovery from eating disorders. To
learn more about CRC for ED, please visit https://www.crcfored.com/

YWCA instructors: Online Workouts
May 2 all-day
YWCA Online

PROMOTING HEALTH AND HEALING

We understand the disruption of daily life and social distancing can be incredibly difficult. For many of us, daily activities, social groups, and routines dissipated overnight.

In an effort to help keep us all connected, our fitness instructors put together a series of home workouts too. Going forward we will be continuing to provide active resources. We hope you enjoy these workouts, made just for you, by your friendly and familiar YWCA instructors.

Energy mover with Virginia

Strength Building with Kai

Senior Exercises with Ellen

Click Here and subscribe to see the full playlist!

For more information contact Membership Coordinator, Emil Gonsalvez, at [email protected].

Live Morning Didgeridoo Meditation
May 2 @ 7:30 am – 8:00 am
online

Tune in with me on Facebook Live each morning at 7:30am for a 20 minute live meditation with didgeridoo. I’ll be guiding you through simple and effective ways that will help you to:

  • Calm your nervous system
  • Become more resilient to stress
  • Get you ready for the day and evening

The intention is for you to learn this simple skillset quickly and use it right now to stay centered, balanced and show up for yourself, your family, and your community.

The more of us that can do that, the better! I hope to see you soon.  

Warmly, 

Corey Costanzo

ps If you miss the live meditation, check our website later in the day. We will be uploading all recordings.