
Peace March & Rally
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.
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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.

Slow-paced memorial group bicycle procession departing Asheville City Hall for a silent, candlelit remembrance and traffic awareness ride honoring cyclists injured or killed; community riders of all ages encouraged to participate.

Slow-paced memorial group bicycle procession departing Asheville City Hall for a silent, candlelit remembrance and traffic awareness ride honoring cyclists injured or killed; community riders of all ages encouraged to participate.
Slow-paced memorial group bicycle procession departing Asheville City Hall for a silent, candlelit remembrance and traffic awareness ride honoring cyclists injured or killed; community riders of all ages encouraged to participate.

Thought-provoking screening of Raoul Peck’s documentary I Am Not Your Negro, using James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript to probe America’s racial history; held at Pack Memorial Library as part of African American History Month.

Thought-provoking screening of Raoul Peck’s documentary I Am Not Your Negro, using James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript to probe America’s racial history; held at Pack Memorial Library as part of African American History Month.
Thought-provoking screening of Raoul Peck’s documentary I Am Not Your Negro, using James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript to probe America’s racial history; held at Pack Memorial Library as part of African American History Month.
Facilitated community conversation exploring personal spiritual paths through guided sharing and reflective listening in a neighborhood community center; free with RSVP ticket to reserve your spot and support inclusive dialogue.
Facilitated community conversation exploring personal spiritual paths through guided sharing and reflective listening in a neighborhood community center; free with RSVP ticket to reserve your spot and support inclusive dialogue.
Facilitated community conversation exploring personal spiritual paths through guided sharing and reflective listening in a neighborhood community center; free with RSVP ticket to reserve your spot and support inclusive dialogue.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.

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.
Percussive communal drum circle in Pritchard Park at twilight, where improvisational hand-drumming invites dancing, street-style movement, and an open-ended participatory celebration of individuality and neighborhood community.
Percussive communal drum circle in Pritchard Park at twilight, where improvisational hand-drumming invites dancing, street-style movement, and an open-ended participatory celebration of individuality and neighborhood community.
Percussive communal drum circle in Pritchard Park at twilight, where improvisational hand-drumming invites dancing, street-style movement, and an open-ended participatory celebration of individuality and neighborhood community.
Colorful floats, costumed performers, and lively brass and street bands parade down South Slope as families catch beads and trinkets; downtown businesses offer food and drink specials and a Queens Ball honors Carnival traditions.
Colorful floats, costumed performers, and lively brass and street bands parade down South Slope as families catch beads and trinkets; downtown businesses offer food and drink specials and a Queens Ball honors Carnival traditions.
Colorful floats, costumed performers, and lively brass and street bands parade down South Slope as families catch beads and trinkets; downtown businesses offer food and drink specials and a Queens Ball honors Carnival traditions.

Early-morning winter meetups handing out free coffee, donuts, bananas, and hot chocolate to cyclists at three Asheville locations, perfect for bike commuters, parents riding kids to school, and casual riders.

Early-morning winter meetups handing out free coffee, donuts, bananas, and hot chocolate to cyclists at three Asheville locations, perfect for bike commuters, parents riding kids to school, and casual riders.
Early-morning winter meetups handing out free coffee, donuts, bananas, and hot chocolate to cyclists at three Asheville locations, perfect for bike commuters, parents riding kids to school, and casual riders.

Guided, uplifting flash mob dances through downtown streets to upbeat pop and funk, turning strangers into friends with playful hosts and sober, inclusive vibes for all experience levels.

Guided, uplifting flash mob dances through downtown streets to upbeat pop and funk, turning strangers into friends with playful hosts and sober, inclusive vibes for all experience levels.
Guided, uplifting flash mob dances through downtown streets to upbeat pop and funk, turning strangers into friends with playful hosts and sober, inclusive vibes for all experience levels.
Syncopated communal drumming under the park lights at Pritchard Park, inviting hands on percussion and open participation for all skill levels. Expect circle rhythms, conversational beats, and a relaxed nighttime community vibe.
Syncopated communal drumming under the park lights at Pritchard Park, inviting hands on percussion and open participation for all skill levels. Expect circle rhythms, conversational beats, and a relaxed nighttime community vibe.
Syncopated communal drumming under the park lights at Pritchard Park, inviting hands on percussion and open participation for all skill levels. Expect circle rhythms, conversational beats, and a relaxed nighttime community vibe.
Peaceful lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska led by Marga Fripp of the Pollinators Foundation, focusing on calm, rejuvenation and informal pollinator education; free weekly drop in walks for all ability levels.
Peaceful lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska led by Marga Fripp of the Pollinators Foundation, focusing on calm, rejuvenation and informal pollinator education; free weekly drop in walks for all ability levels.
Peaceful lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska led by Marga Fripp of the Pollinators Foundation, focusing on calm, rejuvenation and informal pollinator education; free weekly drop in walks for all ability levels.
Evening historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, uncovering local architecture, civic history, and hidden stories with engaging narration and an accessible pace; begins with a meetup near Patton Avenue.
Evening historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, uncovering local architecture, civic history, and hidden stories with engaging narration and an accessible pace; begins with a meetup near Patton Avenue.
Evening historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, uncovering local architecture, civic history, and hidden stories with engaging narration and an accessible pace; begins with a meetup near Patton Avenue.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

Silent, slow-paced community bicycle procession honoring riders killed or injured, promoting cycling safety and traffic awareness through a solemn group ride across Asheville streets in May.

Silent, slow-paced community bicycle procession honoring riders killed or injured, promoting cycling safety and traffic awareness through a solemn group ride across Asheville streets in May.
Silent, slow-paced community bicycle procession honoring riders killed or injured, promoting cycling safety and traffic awareness through a solemn group ride across Asheville streets in May.

Community closet at Murphy-Oakley Community Center featuring cost-free shopping of donated clothes, shoes, and toys. Families and community members are welcome.

Community closet at Murphy-Oakley Community Center featuring cost-free shopping of donated clothes, shoes, and toys. Families and community members are welcome.
Community closet at Murphy-Oakley Community Center featuring cost-free shopping of donated clothes, shoes, and toys. Families and community members are welcome.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Free food distribution from WellCare NC and the YMCA on Tunnel Road, providing no-cost groceries and community resource information to local residents during an afternoon distribution.
Free food distribution from WellCare NC and the YMCA on Tunnel Road, providing no-cost groceries and community resource information to local residents during an afternoon distribution.
Free food distribution from WellCare NC and the YMCA on Tunnel Road, providing no-cost groceries and community resource information to local residents during an afternoon distribution.

Formal black tie gala in a Renaissance hotel ballroom featuring a plated benefit dinner, cocktail reception, silent auction, and awards ceremony, bringing community leaders together for fundraising, networking, and celebration.

Formal black tie gala in a Renaissance hotel ballroom featuring a plated benefit dinner, cocktail reception, silent auction, and awards ceremony, bringing community leaders together for fundraising, networking, and celebration.
Formal black tie gala in a Renaissance hotel ballroom featuring a plated benefit dinner, cocktail reception, silent auction, and awards ceremony, bringing community leaders together for fundraising, networking, and celebration.

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.