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Blue Ridge Equestrian 4-H Horse Show.

September 13
Blowing Rock, North Carolina

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September 6, 2008, 10am-6pm, downtown Asheville, NC

The Organicfest 2008 is a FUNtastic celebration of everything organic and green. Join us for a festive day of live music, organic food and samplings, Organicfest Organic Market, Organicfest Green Street, Organicfest Basket Drawings, organic chef demos, speakers, fun activities for kids and the Organicfest Good Bug Parade at 1pm. Presented by Imagine Center, an all-volunteer non-profit working to grow organics in our community and beyond. Co-sponsored by Organic Shopper Magazine and Asheville Parks and Recreation. More info online: http://www.organicfest.org

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Buy tickets for the Mountain State Fair at www.mountainfair.org. Tickets for admission, rides and McGough Arena entertainment are available.
The Mountain State Fair is Sept. 5-14 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher

Buncombe County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Buncombe County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

NURSERY "START UP" WORKSHOP
Mark your calendars for the Getting Started in the Nursery Business Workshop on September 24th, 9am-2pm with lunch, at the Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center, Mills River, NC. Topics to be covered include risk management, business planning, farm resource management, site selection, and marketing, plus a tour of nursery production at the research station. Registration fee of $10 includes lunch. Questions? Contact the Extension office, 255-5522.
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	Buncombe County Beekeepers Monthly Meeting September 1st, 2008 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Asheville, NC
	Buncombe County Beekeepers meet the first Monday of each month from 7pm -9pm. Come early at 6:30pm for mentoring from experienced beekeepers. For more information visit www.wncbees.org ... MORE

	Basic Home Maintenance - House as a Syste September 2nd, 2008 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Asheville, NC
	This is the first class in a five class series. During the class participants will learn how various parts of the house interact with each other. Areas of energy conservation will also be discussed. The fee of $20.00 covers all materials for the five course series. Pre-registration is necessary as space is limited. To register contact the Extension Center at 255-5522 ... MORE

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	Beating the Heat Economically Using Ceiling Fans Posted July 7th, 2008 in Home & Family
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	Home Water Conservation During Dry Times Posted July 7th, 2008 in Home & Family
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