
Paths Forward: Buncombe County Pedestrian Plan Invites Community to Review Draft Plan
Community review session on Buncombe County’s draft Pedestrian Plan, centering a proposed walking network and 10 priority walkability projects. Residents discuss what to keep or change and give feedback that will shape the final countywide plan.
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A drop in community workshop invites residents to review the final draft redesign for Charles D. Owen Park and share feedback in person. Expect project boards, design details, and civic conversation shaping next steps for the park.

A drop in community workshop invites residents to review the final draft redesign for Charles D. Owen Park and share feedback in person. Expect project boards, design details, and civic conversation shaping next steps for the park.
A drop in community workshop invites residents to review the final draft redesign for Charles D. Owen Park and share feedback in person. Expect project boards, design details, and civic conversation shaping next steps for the park.

City Council and mayoral candidates take questions and share priorities in a public forum at Stephens Lee Community Center. Expect issue focused discussion, neighborhood concerns, and a chance to compare platforms before voting.

City Council and mayoral candidates take questions and share priorities in a public forum at Stephens Lee Community Center. Expect issue focused discussion, neighborhood concerns, and a chance to compare platforms before voting.
City Council and mayoral candidates take questions and share priorities in a public forum at Stephens Lee Community Center. Expect issue focused discussion, neighborhood concerns, and a chance to compare platforms before voting.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.

Weekly evening gathering in Swannanoa for neighbors to connect, share local resources, and offer skills or services. Open to the public and geared toward community problem solving and mutual support.

Weekly evening gathering in Swannanoa for neighbors to connect, share local resources, and offer skills or services. Open to the public and geared toward community problem solving and mutual support.
Weekly evening gathering in Swannanoa for neighbors to connect, share local resources, and offer skills or services. Open to the public and geared toward community problem solving and mutual support.

A civic information session with Buncombe County Elections Director Corinne Duncan explaining local election services, followed by an interactive Q and A. Registration is required, with validated parking available downtown.

A civic information session with Buncombe County Elections Director Corinne Duncan explaining local election services, followed by an interactive Q and A. Registration is required, with validated parking available downtown.
A civic information session with Buncombe County Elections Director Corinne Duncan explaining local election services, followed by an interactive Q and A. Registration is required, with validated parking available downtown.

Hybrid City of Asheville special joint meeting of the People and Environment Recovery Boards focused on post disaster recovery priorities, environmental impacts, and coordinated planning. Structured agenda with public governance discussion and cross board collaboration.

Hybrid City of Asheville special joint meeting of the People and Environment Recovery Boards focused on post disaster recovery priorities, environmental impacts, and coordinated planning. Structured agenda with public governance discussion and cross board collaboration.
Hybrid City of Asheville special joint meeting of the People and Environment Recovery Boards focused on post disaster recovery priorities, environmental impacts, and coordinated planning. Structured agenda with public governance discussion and cross board collaboration.

Public in-person city council meeting in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall for municipal updates, agenda items, and community comment. A structured civic forum focused on local governance, policy decisions, and public accountability.

Public in-person city council meeting in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall for municipal updates, agenda items, and community comment. A structured civic forum focused on local governance, policy decisions, and public accountability.
Public in-person city council meeting in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall for municipal updates, agenda items, and community comment. A structured civic forum focused on local governance, policy decisions, and public accountability.

Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.

Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.
Casual book discussion and social meetup centered on Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, with optional reading from chapters 13, 15, and 16. Blends local river history talk with community connection and light exploration.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.

Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.
Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.

Hands-on bench build where volunteers cut, assemble, stain, and prep wooden benches for installation at high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community-powered transit improvement with shared tools, donated supplies, and practical woodworking teamwork.

Hands-on bench build where volunteers cut, assemble, stain, and prep wooden benches for installation at high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community-powered transit improvement with shared tools, donated supplies, and practical woodworking teamwork.
Hands-on bench build where volunteers cut, assemble, stain, and prep wooden benches for installation at high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community-powered transit improvement with shared tools, donated supplies, and practical woodworking teamwork.

A weekly evening group road cycling ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with meet-up at 5:30pm and wheels down at 6pm. Open-to-everyone pace for outdoor fitness, social riding, and community connection through late summer.

A weekly evening group road cycling ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with meet-up at 5:30pm and wheels down at 6pm. Open-to-everyone pace for outdoor fitness, social riding, and community connection through late summer.
A weekly evening group road cycling ride rolling out from a local bike shop, with meet-up at 5:30pm and wheels down at 6pm. Open-to-everyone pace for outdoor fitness, social riding, and community connection through late summer.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a relaxed library setting, with guided play and tips on modern bidding methods. Free, drop-in friendly sessions welcome both new players and seasoned partners for social table time.

A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.

A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.
A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.

A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.

A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
A social group walk with the Asheville Amblers on the NC Arboretum’s garden paths and forest trails, timed for the weekend of the annual plant show. Expect an easygoing outdoor meetup focused on fresh air and community connection.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.

ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet library setting with structured play and director-led facilitation. Expect modern bidding methods, friendly competition, and a free drop-in community table for regulars and curious learners.

Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.

Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.

A two state convening at Biltmore focused on implementing the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan, with partners from across the Blue Ridge Parkway corridor. Collaborative sessions build on listening tours and regional planning as all 29 adjacent counties move from resolutions to on the ground action.

A two state convening at Biltmore focused on implementing the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan, with partners from across the Blue Ridge Parkway corridor. Collaborative sessions build on listening tours and regional planning as all 29 adjacent counties move from resolutions to on the ground action.
A two state convening at Biltmore focused on implementing the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan, with partners from across the Blue Ridge Parkway corridor. Collaborative sessions build on listening tours and regional planning as all 29 adjacent counties move from resolutions to on the ground action.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.