Category Archives: Events

To Join The St. Nicholas Project: You can join Eblen Charities in providing a memorable Christmas for area children and their families this year by helping in the following ways: You, your family, company, or organization can adopt a family this Christmas and provide a wonderful holiday for the family. You can choose the size of the family, ages, etc. Please contact Eblen Charities at 828-255-3066 or via email at eblenfound@aol.com. Become a St. Nicholas Project Toy Drop-Off Site by … Continue reading →

Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) Heating assistance for oil, kerosene, wood, electric or gas. Deposits for electric or gas. Old bill if less than 1 year (Must be a Buncombe County Resident). To apply, you must bring verification of the following: ALL income received in the household…includes everyone living in your home. (Earned income, disability payments, child support payments) Social Security numbers for all household members A picture ID The gallons or inches of oil you currently have in your tank … Continue reading →

Many believe that it isn’t summer in Asheville until Bele Chere arrives the end of July. Tens of thousands of people will take to the streets of downtown the last weekend of July to enjoy the food, entertainment, and excitement of one of the south’s premier outdoor festivals. This year Eblen Charities will again be joining our long-time friends, sponsors, and partners, Ingles Markets at Bele Chere  as they present the Ultimate Air Dog Show. On Friday July 29th through … Continue reading →

OUTREACH GROWS FOR GREATER COMMUNITY IMPACT There is an old saying in our community that happily states,   “If your lucky enough to live in  the mountains, you are lucky enough.”  It is easy to see even with  a quick look around at our beautiful surroundings that is certainly true. But as lucky as we all who live here may be, it is not just the breathtaking landscape that makes those in our area know how fortunate we all are. … Continue reading →

“Everybody cut footloose.” Believe it or not, it has been more than 25 years since Kenny Loggins belted out that popular toe-tapping Oscar nominated tune that had just about everyone dancing in the aisles. But next week, new and old fans alike can get the chance to relive this popular musical as Bioflyer Productions brings Footloose to the Asheville stage as its 4th Annual Benefit for the Eblen Charities. The show will run from April 21-23 at Diana Wortham Theatre in … Continue reading →

Mark your calendars for the the Andrew Institute for Leadership and Public Service’s Leadercast this Spring. Keller Williams Realty and the Andrew Institute will again be joining leadership expert and best selling author, John Maxwell for the first major leadership event of 2011 on May 6th at Biltmore Baptist Church in south Asheville. This all day event will be broadcast via satellite from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This year, the day long event will be broadcast from Atlanta and … Continue reading →