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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morning prayer gathering with a keynote address by Mike Kelly, focusing on purposeful leadership, integrity, and service; community leaders and attendees share reflection and breakfast in a hotel ballroom setting.
Morning prayer gathering with a keynote address by Mike Kelly, focusing on purposeful leadership, integrity, and service; community leaders and attendees share reflection and breakfast in a hotel ballroom setting.
Morning prayer gathering with a keynote address by Mike Kelly, focusing on purposeful leadership, integrity, and service; community leaders and attendees share reflection and breakfast in a hotel ballroom setting.
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.
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.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
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.
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.
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.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
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.
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.
Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.
Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.
Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.
Slow paced mindful mixer for singles emphasizing present moment conversation and intentional connection in a grounded church setting; not speed dating, but a relaxed space for deeper friendships or potential sparks.
Slow paced mindful mixer for singles emphasizing present moment conversation and intentional connection in a grounded church setting; not speed dating, but a relaxed space for deeper friendships or potential sparks.
Slow paced mindful mixer for singles emphasizing present moment conversation and intentional connection in a grounded church setting; not speed dating, but a relaxed space for deeper friendships or potential sparks.
Folklore-focused singing to honor the old gods, animate forces, and spirits of the wild during a weekly 9-week pagan choir. Tuesday evening gatherings at Land of Sky UCC emphasize ritual songs and communal voice.
Folklore-focused singing to honor the old gods, animate forces, and spirits of the wild during a weekly 9-week pagan choir. Tuesday evening gatherings at Land of Sky UCC emphasize ritual songs and communal voice.
Folklore-focused singing to honor the old gods, animate forces, and spirits of the wild during a weekly 9-week pagan choir. Tuesday evening gatherings at Land of Sky UCC emphasize ritual songs and communal voice.
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.
Twilight drum beats pulse through the streets, inviting communal drumming and dancing in an open air Friday night circle; all skill levels gather for rhythmic synchronization, movement, and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
Twilight drum beats pulse through the streets, inviting communal drumming and dancing in an open air Friday night circle; all skill levels gather for rhythmic synchronization, movement, and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
Twilight drum beats pulse through the streets, inviting communal drumming and dancing in an open air Friday night circle; all skill levels gather for rhythmic synchronization, movement, and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.