
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Hands-on MLK Day community service focused on restorative cemetery work and arts driven neighborhood renewal led by Hood Huggers Foundation at Burton Street Community Center and South Asheville Cemetery, emphasizing grassroots regenerative well-being.
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Hands on neighborhood cleanup and beautification in historic Burton Street, gathering at Peace Gardens for a kickoff before outdoor service projects; bring closed toe shoes and weather ready clothing for rain or shine community work.

Hands on neighborhood cleanup and beautification in historic Burton Street, gathering at Peace Gardens for a kickoff before outdoor service projects; bring closed toe shoes and weather ready clothing for rain or shine community work.
Hands on neighborhood cleanup and beautification in historic Burton Street, gathering at Peace Gardens for a kickoff before outdoor service projects; bring closed toe shoes and weather ready clothing for rain or shine community work.

Soft candlelight and reflective readings honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at a community remembrance and interfaith service, with 2026 awardees recognized for outstanding service.

Soft candlelight and reflective readings honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at a community remembrance and interfaith service, with 2026 awardees recognized for outstanding service.
Soft candlelight and reflective readings honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at a community remembrance and interfaith service, with 2026 awardees recognized for outstanding service.

Processional peace march from St. James A.M.E. Church to Pack Square Park honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring short speeches and a community food drive; please bring non-perishable donations to support neighbors.

Processional peace march from St. James A.M.E. Church to Pack Square Park honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring short speeches and a community food drive; please bring non-perishable donations to support neighbors.
Processional peace march from St. James A.M.E. Church to Pack Square Park honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring short speeches and a community food drive; please bring non-perishable donations to support neighbors.

Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.

Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.
Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.

Communal prayer breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with shared food, fellowship, and spiritual reflections at the Lambuth Inn in Lake Junaluska, timed as an MLK Day observance for Haywood County residents.

Communal prayer breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with shared food, fellowship, and spiritual reflections at the Lambuth Inn in Lake Junaluska, timed as an MLK Day observance for Haywood County residents.
Communal prayer breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with shared food, fellowship, and spiritual reflections at the Lambuth Inn in Lake Junaluska, timed as an MLK Day observance for Haywood County residents.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Flame lit men's fire circle for discovery, connection, and renewal led by Sacred Fire Asheville Firekeepers in Rocky Hollow, Weaverville; participants gather outdoors for drumming, sharing, and ritual offerings around a communal ceremonial blaze.
Flame lit men's fire circle for discovery, connection, and renewal led by Sacred Fire Asheville Firekeepers in Rocky Hollow, Weaverville; participants gather outdoors for drumming, sharing, and ritual offerings around a communal ceremonial blaze.
Flame lit men's fire circle for discovery, connection, and renewal led by Sacred Fire Asheville Firekeepers in Rocky Hollow, Weaverville; participants gather outdoors for drumming, sharing, and ritual offerings around a communal ceremonial blaze.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.

Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.

Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.
Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.
Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.

Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.

Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.

Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.

Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Free food distribution by WellCare in partnership with the YMCA providing groceries and community food assistance at 150 Tunnel Road; open-access outreach event supporting local food security and neighborhood families.
Free food distribution by WellCare in partnership with the YMCA providing groceries and community food assistance at 150 Tunnel Road; open-access outreach event supporting local food security and neighborhood families.
Free food distribution by WellCare in partnership with the YMCA providing groceries and community food assistance at 150 Tunnel Road; open-access outreach event supporting local food security and neighborhood families.

Crisp evening ice skating on a real outdoor rink beneath festive lights and winter-wonderland decor, with a ticketed 6:30–7:45pm session on Jan 14. Asheville Social Club hosts a casual pre-skate mingle; all ages welcome.

Crisp evening ice skating on a real outdoor rink beneath festive lights and winter-wonderland decor, with a ticketed 6:30–7:45pm session on Jan 14. Asheville Social Club hosts a casual pre-skate mingle; all ages welcome.
Crisp evening ice skating on a real outdoor rink beneath festive lights and winter-wonderland decor, with a ticketed 6:30–7:45pm session on Jan 14. Asheville Social Club hosts a casual pre-skate mingle; all ages welcome.

Contemplative Presbyterian Sunday worship with liturgy, communal prayers, and congregational hymns in a small chapel at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church in Swannanoa; weekly service welcoming local residents and families.

Contemplative Presbyterian Sunday worship with liturgy, communal prayers, and congregational hymns in a small chapel at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church in Swannanoa; weekly service welcoming local residents and families.
Contemplative Presbyterian Sunday worship with liturgy, communal prayers, and congregational hymns in a small chapel at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church in Swannanoa; weekly service welcoming local residents and families.

Special meeting focused on neighborhood issues, agenda review, and public comment to shape community driven recommendations on local planning, zoning, neighborhood safety, and infrastructure projects.

Special meeting focused on neighborhood issues, agenda review, and public comment to shape community driven recommendations on local planning, zoning, neighborhood safety, and infrastructure projects.
Special meeting focused on neighborhood issues, agenda review, and public comment to shape community driven recommendations on local planning, zoning, neighborhood safety, and infrastructure projects.
Women’s fire circle around a ceremonial bonfire in Weaverville’s Rocky Hollow, guiding participants through breathwork, song, and intention setting to discover, connect, and renew within a supportive sacred circle community.
Women’s fire circle around a ceremonial bonfire in Weaverville’s Rocky Hollow, guiding participants through breathwork, song, and intention setting to discover, connect, and renew within a supportive sacred circle community.
Women’s fire circle around a ceremonial bonfire in Weaverville’s Rocky Hollow, guiding participants through breathwork, song, and intention setting to discover, connect, and renew within a supportive sacred circle community.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.