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for "The Laurel of Asheville "
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24043
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Start From Seed is a local non-profit birth service provider, giving support to new low-income, high-risk mothers through its doula services. Volunteers act as advocates for new mothers and provide advice, support, and a sense of community.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 8, August 2013,
p98-99, por
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24071
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Warrior Service Dogs is a non-profit organization in Western North Carolina that helps train dogs to assist veterans in navigating life after military service. Tasks include calming the symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, assisting amputees, and bringing veterans back from seizures or flashbacks.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January 2013,
p94-95, il
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24072
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Vance Monument pays tribute to Zebulon Vance (1830-1894), the governor of North Carolina during the Civil War. Vance was also later a United States Senator.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January 2013,
p106-107, il
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24073
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Asheville Urban Farms is a fully-functional indoor greenhouse that acts as a community-based farming model. It demonstrates the social, economical, and environmental benefits of hydroponic farming.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 2, February 2013,
p42-43, il
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24074
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My Place is a non-profit organization located in Hendersonville that focuses on teenagers and young adults. It provides housing for youth coming from homelessness, educating them and providing job training along the way.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 2, February 2013,
p64-65, il
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24075
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The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project highlights the WNC Cheese Trail during its Local Food Campaign. The trail provides locals with the opportunity to visit farms where cheese is made and buy directly from cheese makers.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 5, May 2013,
p42-43, il
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24076
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SouthWings is a non-profit organization that serves eleven southeastern states by monitoring environmental degradation and assists in advocating for conservation. It achieves this by taking people of influence on flights to show them the importance and beauty of protected areas.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 5, May 2013,
p102-103, il
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24077
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The Waynesville Strand first opened in 1947 as the second theatre on Main Street. In 1993, a fire caused damage that was too expensive for the owner to fix and it lay vacant for twenty years until some locals bought it and began to refurbish the historical icon.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 9, September 2013,
p30-31, il
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24078
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Bountiful Cities is an all-volunteer organization that works with communities to get their community gardens organized and productive. The organization teaches gardening basics and sustainable agriculture practices.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 9, September 2013,
p60-61, il
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24079
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Eight piano teachers founded Asheville Area Piano Forum twenty years ago to offer more musical opportunities to students. The organization helps fill the gap left by North Carolina's diminishing funds for arts education.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 9, September 2013,
p112-113, il
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24080
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Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers who build and maintain trails in National Forest wilderness areas. The organization fosters new generations of environmentalists and public land stewardship.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 11, November 2013,
p80-81, il
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24081
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Eblen Charities is a non-profit organization has followed its mission, 'help people stop hurting', for twenty-two years. Ove the years, Eblen has assisted tens of thousands of families through a number of programs and events, including dental programs, housing assistance, and health assistance.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 12, December 2013,
p102-103, il
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24082
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Eblen Charities is a non-profit organization has followed its mission, 'help people stop hurting', for twenty-two years. Ove the years, Eblen has assisted tens of thousands of families through a number of programs and events, including dental programs, housing assistance, and health assistance.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 12, December 2013,
p102-103, il
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24083
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The author discusses the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina and its large impact on tourism in the area.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 11, November 2012,
p72-73, il
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24084
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The author discusses the time period from the close of the Civil War through the first years of the 20th century, specifically focusing on significant events in Asheville during the time period known as the 'Gilded Age.' The author focuses on the McKee family and their time at the historic Smith-McDowell House.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 11, November 2012,
p84-85, il
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