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Eating Smart and Moving More While On Vacation

July is a great time to revisit our New Year’s Resolutions, especially those for eating smarter and moving more. Unfortunately, vacations can derail these resolutions. Vacations are meant for relaxation and rejuvenation. But that doesn’t mean your healthy eating and physical activity plan can’t go with you. [full story]

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Job Position: BMI Collection Coordinator

The School Health Advisory Council is looking for a Coordinator for the elementary school BMI data collection program.  This position requires a very organized person for:   volunteer recruitment and scheduling,  coordination of activities with the schools, and onsite data collection 3-4 days a week.  The position will run from late August through early November and will provide a stipend of $5000 (includes travel). [More Info]

 

Downtown on the Move

‘Downtown on the Move’

Downtown on the Move is a grant funded worksite wellness initiative for Downtown Asheville Employees. This grant is administered by UNC-A Health Promotion in partnership with the Healthy Buncombe Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalition.

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Log On To Local Food

Find out where you can get fresh local produce and what's at the tailgate markets this week at BuyAppalachian.org

Calendar of Events

Fall Moveabout
Starts August 25th

Downtown on the Move
More Info on Downtown on the Move activities dowload the Classes and Walks Calendar.

Bike Commuter Group
will start again soon. Stay posted for more info.

HB Quarterly Meeting
September 18th, Location: TBA

 

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Quick Clicks

Bicycle Commuter's Guide - Dowload this guide from the City of Asheville and the Asheville Bicycle & Pedestrian Task Force for great information on making your trip into work on your bike!

Healthy Buncombe Stuff - Find out how to get exclusive Healthy Buncombe Merchandise

Worksite Wellness - Is your worksite's answer to wellness diet soda in the vending machine? Take a look at some ideas for taking the wellness up a knotch in your office.

Smoke Free Dining - The only smoke you'll find in these restaurants is coming from the food.

Join Healthy Buncombe - All you need to get involved in the health of your community.

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Recreational Activities

Trails and Walks
Asheville Arboretum

The North Carolina Arboretum is a 426-acre public garden located within the Bent Creek Research and Demonstration Forest of the Pisgah National Forest. Surrounded by the dense folds of the botanically diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, the Arboretum is nestled in one of the most beautiful natural garden settings in America. The Arboretum also maintains 10 miles of hiking and biking trails with emergency call boxes.  A parking fee of $6.00 per car is charged.

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