
Friday Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance Community Meeting
Weekly Swannanoa grassroots community meeting with a group discussion followed by smaller breakout groups for planning and collaboration. A local civic space for neighbors to connect, share updates, and coordinate action.
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Residents gather for a monthly neighborhood association meeting at Burton Street Community Center, creating space for local updates, discussion, and civic connection’s Burton Street community.

Residents gather for a monthly neighborhood association meeting at Burton Street Community Center, creating space for local updates, discussion, and civic connection’s Burton Street community.
Residents gather for a monthly neighborhood association meeting at Burton Street Community Center, creating space for local updates, discussion, and civic connection’s Burton Street community.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.

Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.

Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.

A neighborhood market gathering in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Expect a community-focused afternoon of shopping from small businesses and connecting with neighbors in an outdoor setting.

A neighborhood market gathering in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Expect a community-focused afternoon of shopping from small businesses and connecting with neighbors in an outdoor setting.
A neighborhood market gathering in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Expect a community-focused afternoon of shopping from small businesses and connecting with neighbors in an outdoor setting.

In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.

In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.

Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.

Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.
Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.

Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.

Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.

Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.

Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.

Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.

Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.
Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.

Public input and community partner discussion shape affordable housing policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners. Explore local housing needs, proposed priorities, and county-level decision-making in a civic meeting.

Public input and community partner discussion shape affordable housing policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners. Explore local housing needs, proposed priorities, and county-level decision-making in a civic meeting.
Public input and community partner discussion shape affordable housing policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners. Explore local housing needs, proposed priorities, and county-level decision-making in a civic meeting.

A neighborly community walk that rolls into a casual block party on church grounds in Swannanoa. Expect an easygoing outdoor evening geared toward local connection, conversation, and community spirit.

A neighborly community walk that rolls into a casual block party on church grounds in Swannanoa. Expect an easygoing outdoor evening geared toward local connection, conversation, and community spirit.
A neighborly community walk that rolls into a casual block party on church grounds in Swannanoa. Expect an easygoing outdoor evening geared toward local connection, conversation, and community spirit.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.

A public county committee meeting focused on early childhood education and development, with community members able to follow agenda updates and schedule changes through the official Engage page.

A public county committee meeting focused on early childhood education and development, with community members able to follow agenda updates and schedule changes through the official Engage page.
A public county committee meeting focused on early childhood education and development, with community members able to follow agenda updates and schedule changes through the official Engage page.

Peer-led addiction recovery gathering grounded in Buddhist Dharma principles, blending mindful reflection with community support and empowerment. A welcoming space for anyone working with addictive tendencies to practice freedom from suffering together.

Peer-led addiction recovery gathering grounded in Buddhist Dharma principles, blending mindful reflection with community support and empowerment. A welcoming space for anyone working with addictive tendencies to practice freedom from suffering together.
Peer-led addiction recovery gathering grounded in Buddhist Dharma principles, blending mindful reflection with community support and empowerment. A welcoming space for anyone working with addictive tendencies to practice freedom from suffering together.

Free food distribution and essential resources connect Buncombe County residents with practical support in an accessible neighborhood setting. The market welcomes the whole community, with plans subject to weather and holiday changes.

Free food distribution and essential resources connect Buncombe County residents with practical support in an accessible neighborhood setting. The market welcomes the whole community, with plans subject to weather and holiday changes.
Free food distribution and essential resources connect Buncombe County residents with practical support in an accessible neighborhood setting. The market welcomes the whole community, with plans subject to weather and holiday changes.

County officials and community members gather for a public discussion of land use and local planning; consult the county event page for the agenda and schedule updates.

County officials and community members gather for a public discussion of land use and local planning; consult the county event page for the agenda and schedule updates.
County officials and community members gather for a public discussion of land use and local planning; consult the county event page for the agenda and schedule updates.

Residents can attend an in-person municipal meeting to hear City Council proceedings and engage with local government. Public board and commission meetings support civic participation.

Residents can attend an in-person municipal meeting to hear City Council proceedings and engage with local government. Public board and commission meetings support civic participation.
Residents can attend an in-person municipal meeting to hear City Council proceedings and engage with local government. Public board and commission meetings support civic participation.

Access free food and essential resources through a welcoming community distribution serving residents across Buncombe County. The market connects local households with practical support at no cost.

Access free food and essential resources through a welcoming community distribution serving residents across Buncombe County. The market connects local households with practical support at no cost.
Access free food and essential resources through a welcoming community distribution serving residents across Buncombe County. The market connects local households with practical support at no cost.

Free food and other resources connect Buncombe County residents with practical support in an accessible neighborhood setting. Open to the whole community, the market helps expand local access to essential resources.

Free food and other resources connect Buncombe County residents with practical support in an accessible neighborhood setting. Open to the whole community, the market helps expand local access to essential resources.
Free food and other resources connect Buncombe County residents with practical support in an accessible neighborhood setting. Open to the whole community, the market helps expand local access to essential resources.

Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.

Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.