
Friday Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance Community Meeting 3/27
Weekly Swannanoa grassroots community meeting with group discussion and breakout sessions at a neighborhood community center. Emphasis on local organizing, civic engagement, and connecting residents around shared issues and action steps.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.

A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.
A public, in-person meeting brings Asheville Regional Housing Consortium members together for civic discussion of regional housing matters. Agendas and meeting materials are available online for community review.

Public discussion of Asheville housing and community development policy, with committee members reviewing agendas and meeting materials in an open virtual session accessible to residents.

Public discussion of Asheville housing and community development policy, with committee members reviewing agendas and meeting materials in an open virtual session accessible to residents.
Public discussion of Asheville housing and community development policy, with committee members reviewing agendas and meeting materials in an open virtual session accessible to residents.

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.

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.

Discuss priorities and shape the vision, goals, and strategies for Buncombe County’s pedestrian plan in a virtual public advisory meeting. Check the county event page for the agenda and schedule changes.

Discuss priorities and shape the vision, goals, and strategies for Buncombe County’s pedestrian plan in a virtual public advisory meeting. Check the county event page for the agenda and schedule changes.
Discuss priorities and shape the vision, goals, and strategies for Buncombe County’s pedestrian plan in a virtual public advisory meeting. Check the county event page for the agenda and schedule changes.

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.

Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a neighborhood market supporting small businesses and first-time vendors. Expect a community-centered, inclusive shopping afternoon that keeps local dollars circulating in Swannanoa.

Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a neighborhood market supporting small businesses and first-time vendors. Expect a community-centered, inclusive shopping afternoon that keeps local dollars circulating in Swannanoa.
Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a neighborhood market supporting small businesses and first-time vendors. Expect a community-centered, inclusive shopping afternoon that keeps local dollars circulating in Swannanoa.

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.

Public online agenda briefing for Asheville City Council, where residents can follow municipal business, local policy discussions, and preparation for upcoming council meetings in an accessible virtual format.

Public online agenda briefing for Asheville City Council, where residents can follow municipal business, local policy discussions, and preparation for upcoming council meetings in an accessible virtual format.
Public online agenda briefing for Asheville City Council, where residents can follow municipal business, local policy discussions, and preparation for upcoming council meetings in an accessible virtual format.