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Seeking former teachers at Asheville-Biltmore College

Seeking former teachers at Asheville-Biltmore CollegeClark Adams, a member of the English faculty at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, is seeking information on the following list of faculty who are still living and may have taught when the college was "on the mountain" at Seely's Castle during the years 1949 - 1961.  The college operated under that name from 1936 to 1969, when it was consolidated into the state university system.  See UNCA Ramsey Library Special Collections'…See More
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A walk down Haw Creek Road in 1936

A nostalgic walk through 1930s Haw Creekby Rob NeufeldPHOTO CAPTION: The Haw Creek School that replaced Bell’s church-funded school in the 1920s.             I took a walk down Haw Creek Road the other day—in the year 1936—and I got to hear some folks talking.            I wasn’t sure of my way around, so I…See More
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Rob Neufeld commented on Malaprop's Bookstore Cafe's event CHARLES PRICE READING & SIGNING
"The event is July 21 at Malaprop's.  Looking forward to it; and I'll be writing about it."
Jun 13
Sharon Gruber posted an event

"Aftermath of the Civil War" A lecture in WNCHA's Civil War Series at Reuter Center at UNCA

June 15, 2013 from 2pm to 3:30pm
Dr. Gordon McKinney and Dr. Steve Nash will describe and analyze the attempt to recreate the social, political and economic world after the Civil War in western North Carolina.  Special emphasis will be placed on racial adjustment, improving transportation and the development of the Appalachian stereotype.  Sponsored by the Western North Carolina Historical Association and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.  Open to the public, admission to members of WNCHA and OLLI is free.  $5.00 for…See More
Jun 11
Connie Regan-Blake posted an event

"Taking A Leap: An Evening of Connie's Stories" and a Workshop at Hawk and Ivy Bed and Breakfast

June 30, 2013 from 3pm to 9pm
 Connie Regan-Blake, renowned Appalachian storyteller, will perform “Taking a Leap: An Evening of Connie’s Stories” on Sunday June 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Hawk and Ivy Bed and Breakfast in Barnardsville, NC, twenty minutes north of Asheville. Persons interested in learning or developing the craft of storytelling can also attend a workshop entitled “Opening Doors: A Storytelling Workshop Exploring Memories” at 3:00-5:30. Workshop fee is $40 before June 21 and $55 after. Fee includes both events.…See More
Jun 11
Julia Nunnally Duncan posted an event

Julia Nunnally Duncan Book Signing and Reception at St. John's Episcopal Parish House

June 23, 2013 from 11:30am to 12:30pm
St. John's Episcopal Church Women in Marion will host a book signing and reception in celebration of Julia Nunnally Duncan's new book Barefoot in the Snow. The event will be held at St. John's Parish House in the great hall during Coffee Hour (approximately 11:30 a.m.) on Sunday, June 23,and the public is cordially invited. See More
Jun 11

Book discussions in the area

Book discussion groups, open to the public, meeting in WNC


Listed in reverse chronological order

 

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 6 p.m.

"The Little Giant of Aberdeen County" by Tiffany Baker

The Educator's Book Club @ Fireside Bookstore in Forest City at the Tri-City Mall on 74A Bypass (245-5188)

 

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 1 p.m.

"Remarkable Creatures" by Tracy Chevalier is the subject of a discussion at Leicester Library, 1561 Alexander Rd., Leicester.  Call 250-6480.

 

Monday, April 11, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
"Labor Day" by Joyce Maynard
Fireside Bookclub @ Fireside Bookstore in Forest City at the Tri-City Mall on 74A Bypass (245-5188)

 

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 7 p.m.

"Hunger Games "by Suzanne Collins is the subject of a discussion at Enka-Candler Library, Enka/Candler Library, 1404 Sand Hill Rd., Enka.  Call 250-4758.

 

Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2011 at 7 p.m.

"The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy is the subject of a discussion at Weaverville Library, 41 N. Main St.  Call 250-6482.

 

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Bibliophiles Book Club @ Cashiers Public Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd., Cashiers (743-0215) 

 

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 6 p.m.

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer:My Life at Rose Red
by Ellen Rimbauer, Joyce Reardon, and Stephen King

The Educator's Book Club @ Fireside Bookstore in Forest City at the Tri-City Mall on 74A Bypass (245-5188)

 

Monday, March 7, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
Fireside Bookclub @ Fireside Bookstore in Forest City at the Tri-City Mall on 74A Bypass (245-5188)

 

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 7 p.m.

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

Malaprop's Book Club @ 55 Haywood St., Asheville

 

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 4 p.m.
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
'Tweens and Teens Book Club at Transylvania County Library, 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard (884-3151)

 

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Bibliophiles Book Club @ Cashiers Public Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd., Cashiers (743-0215)

 

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 3 p.m.
The Lost Painting: The Quest for a Carravagio Masterpiece by Jonathan Harr
Discussion Bound @ Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville (253-3227)

 

Monday, February 7, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
Fireside Bookclub @ Fireside Bookstore in Forest City at the Tri-City Mall on 74A Bypass (245-5188)

 

Thursday, February 3, 2011, 7 p.m.
Time and Again by Jack Finney
Bookends Book Club at Jackson Public Library, 755 W. Main St., Sylva (586-2016)

 

Tuesday, January 25 at 6 p.m.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Fireside Fantasy Book Club @ Fireside Bookstore in Forest City at the Tri-City Mall on 74A Bypass (245-5188) 

 

Friday, January 7, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
The Good Earth by Pearl Buck
""Best? Book Discussion" @ Transylvania County Library, 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard (884-3151)


Monday, December 20 at 7 p.m.
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Comix Club @ Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 67 Haywood St., Asheville (254-6734)

Thursday, December 16 at 7 p.m.
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
Fairview Evening Book Club @ Fairview Library, 1 Taylor Road, Fairview (250-6485)

Tuesday, December 14 at5 4 p.m.
Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
Book tio Movie Discussion Club @ Henderson County Public Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville, 4 p.m. (697-4725)

Tuesday, December 14 at 3 p.m.
Just Kids, Patti Smith
Discussion Bound Monthly Reading Group @ Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville (253-3227).

Tuesday, December 14 at 1pm
The Christmas Letters by Lee Smith
Leicester Book Club @ Leicester Library, 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester (250-6480).

Wednesday, December 8 at 5:30 p.m.
A Long and Happy Life by Reynolds Price
The Cashiers Bibliophiles Book Club @ Cashiers Public Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd., Cashiers (743-0215)

Tuesday, December 7, at 7 p.m.
The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen
Enka Book Club @ Enka-Candler Library, 1404 Sandhill Road, Enka (250-4758)

Tuesday, December 7 at 7p.m.
Assorted Short Stories
Weaverville Evening Book Club @ Weaverville Library, 41 N. Main Street, Weaverville (250-6482)

Monday, December 6 at 7 p.m.
The Middle of Everywhere: Helping Refugees Enter the American Community by Mary Pipher
The Bridging Differences Bookclub @ Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., Asheville (254-6734)

Sunday, December 5 at 4 p.m.
Nation by Terry Pratchett
Royal Book Club for adults who are readers of Young Adult literature @ Spellbound Children’s Bookshop, 19 Wall St., West Asheville (232-2228)

Friday, December 3, 10:30 a.m.
Zoro’s Field by Thomas Rain Crowe
Best? Books Discussion Group @ Transylvania County Library, 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard (884-3151.)

Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
The Book Thief
East Asheville Book Club @ East Asheville Library, 902 Tunnel Road (250-4738)

Wednesday, December 1 at 7 p.m.
Brooklyn by Colm Tolbin
New Malaprop’s Book Club @ Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., Asheville (254-6734)

Wednesday, December 1 at 3 p.m.
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
Weaverville Library, 1 N. Main Street (250-6482)

Monday, November 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Tinkers by Paul Harding
Book Talk @ Madison County Public Library, 1335 N. Main St., Marshall (649-3741)

Tuesday, November 23 at 6 p.m.
M.Y.T.H. Inc., Link/Myth-Nomers and Impervections 2-in-1 Omnibus by Robert Asprin
Fantasy Book Club @ Fireside Bookstore in Forest City at the Tri-City Mall on 74A Bypass (245-5188)

Tuesday, November 23 at 2 p.m.
Spiced to Death by Peter King
Murphy Public Library, 9 Blumenthal St., Murphy (837-2417)

Monday, November 22 at 5 p.m.
Navigating The Space Between Brilliance And Madness: A Reader and Roadmap Of Bipolar Worlds by the Icarus Project
Radical Mental Health Collective Book Group at Firestorm Café and Books, 48 Commerce St., Asheville (255-8115)

Thursday, November 18 at 1:30 p.m.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Mars Hill Public Library, Mars Hill

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