Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity has revamped its annual ReStore ReUse Contest, open for submissions until September 30, 2024. This year, a panel of three judges will select the Best in Show, while the public will vote for winners in three categories: Art, Furniture & Home Decor, and Dwelling. The contest, celebrating creativity with reused materials, will announce winners by the end of October. For details and entry forms, visit ashevillehabitat.org/reuse-contest. The ReStores in Asheville and Weaverville support Habitat’s building programs and divert over 2,500 tons of materials from landfills annually. Learn more
Posana has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Gluten-Free Restaurant. Since its opening in 2009, Posana has built a reputation for excellence in gluten-free dining. Voting is open daily until August 19, 2024, at 11:59 am EDT. Supporters can vote once per day via the provided voting page link. Posana encourages its community to help achieve this prestigious recognition by voting daily. For more information and to vote, visit Posana’s website or the direct voting page.
Happenings:
Punch Bucket Lit will host its inaugural Punch Bucket Literary Festival in Asheville on September 20-21, 2024, at the Wortham Center for Performing Arts and The Renaissance Hotel. The festival will feature over 100 authors, including Lauren Groff, and offer readings, workshops, and panels on memoir, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. A bookfair with 20+ literary magazines and presses will also be held. Events start with a Friday night rapid reading and continue all day Saturday. Tickets are available at worthamarts.org. For more information, visit punchbucketlit.org or contact Outreach Director Alex McWalters at amcwalters@punchbucketlit.org.
Opening:
Resort Lifestyle Communities announces the Grand Opening of Julian Woods Retirement Community in Arden, NC, on Thursday, August 22. The event includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:00 a.m. and a public open house from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Julian Woods offers an all-inclusive, resort-style living experience for seniors aged 55 and over, featuring studio to 3-bedroom apartments, daily chef-prepared meals, extensive entertainment options, on-site staff, a 24-hour emergency call system, scheduled transportation, valet parking, and a 150-seat theater. For more information, visit JulianWoodsRetirement.com or call (828) 567-3132.
Recognition:
DMJPS PLLC has been recognized as a U.S. Top 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), ranking 171st on the 2024 list. The ranking, based on U.S. net revenue, marks a significant achievement for the firm, which employs 165 professionals across seven offices in North Carolina. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, DMJPS attributes its success to its commitment to its people, clients, and community, offering services in business valuations, client accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and more. The firm has also been honored with several awards this year, including Best Employer by Business North Carolina and a Regional Southeast Leader by Accounting Today. Learn more.