Asheville Gallery of Art’s August show, “Vistas, Vibes and Visitors,” is a multi-artist show that highlights the diversity of AGA’s artists and celebrates all that makes Asheville great. The show runs August 1-31 during gallery hours to be announced.
Arts
Asheville Gallery of Art’s August show, “Vistas, Vibes and Visitors,” is a multi-artist show that highlights the diversity of AGA’s artists and celebrates all that makes Asheville great. The show runs August 1-31 during gallery hours to be announced. As a 31-member cooperative, Asheville Gallery of Art embraces the diversity of styles, techniques, mediums and viewpoints each artist uses to interpret both the inner and outer world. Stay tuned for the upcoming gallery show dates on their website.
Award
The Association of Fundraising Professionals is now accepting nominations for 2020 National Philanthropy Day Awards, which will be celebrated this November. National Philanthropy Day recognizes the great contributions that philanthropy – and those active in the philanthropic community – make to our lives, communities and world. Nominations categories include Outstanding Philanthropist, Outstanding Fundraising Executive, Outstanding Youth Philanthropist, and more. For more information and to nominate, please visit afpwnc.org/npd. The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 28th.
Certification
Lighting Restoration of the Carolinas is the first restoration firm to be approved by Viro Shield in North Carolina. With this new certification, they look forward to helping restaurants, real estate office, gyms & fitness centers, daycares, hair salons, churches and any other business that is looking to clean, disinfect and protect their customers and employees with the Viro Shield Program. Call them directly at at 828-684-1693 to learn more about how this service can help your business.
Community
As the community around us starts to re-enter the public sphere, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center clinics have returned to full staffing and are offering flexible scheduling options as well as adhering to social distancing protocols, temperature logging and requiring everyone to wear a mask. They will continue to offer telehealth appointments and e-visits. Visit their website to make an appointment.
Did you ever stop to think about how the foods you eat impact the way you think, feel and behave? Join Apex Brain Center for a free 30-day event hosted by Dr. Diana Tyler where she will guide participants through one of the most successful health movements of the 21st Century: The Whole30. The primary emphasis of this virtual program will be on the impact of food on your brain; which ultimately controls everything in your body (including your waistline). Registration information can be found on Facebook.
TheAsheville Downtown Association will host a virtual Independence Day Celebration on the Fourth of July. Set to begin at 4 p.m., the online concert event is presented by Ingles Markets, with support from Explore Asheville, and produced in partnership with the City of Asheville. Due to the need for physical distancing posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including guidance from Buncombe County and State health officials, there will be no public fireworks display.
Opportunity
Friday Staffing Services wants to match their clients to their perfect job. They have immediate openings for positions this week in Etowah, Arden, East Asheville, Weaverville, and more. No experience is necessary for many positions – just come with resume in hand. Remote interviews are also available. Visit their website to browse postings and apply.
Percepta is a global customer service company that specializes in creating customer loyalty programs for clients worldwide. Recently, they partnered with Jaguar Land Rover; thanks to that expansion, they are now hiring in Asheville through the remainder of 2020. Benefits include paid training, a family-friendly environment with creative, theme-based events, and many opportunities to give back to the Asheville community in which they live and work. The company also offers career growth and learning opportunities, along with competitive pay, medical and vacation benefits. Apply online.