Kooky, Spooky, and Scary October Events in Asheville
Is that a chill in the air or something more? Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) casts a spell on the city with kooky, spooky, and scary events throughout October.
Festival of Neighborhoods to bring community connection and family fun to Asheville on September 30
The Neighborhood Advisory Committee invites all of Asheville to gather for a day filled with neighborly interaction, learning, and fun for the whole family at the Festival of Neighbohoods - Sept. 30 . This event is aimed at bringing together neighbors from all corners of Asheville with the primary goal of strengthening the bond between residents, neighborhood associations, and local organizations to create a harmonious and thriving community.
Community Reparations Summit to be Held Oct. 7; Public Invited to Attend and Provide Feedback
Since March of 2022, the Community Reparations Commission has been working to establish short-, medium-, and long-term recommendations for consideration by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County Government. On Saturday, Oct. 7, a Community Reparations Summit will be held, providing an opportunity for the public to hear directly from the impact focus areas of [...]
City of Asheville to hold 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony, open to the public
The public is invited to attend the City's 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
‘Discover Yours’ during National Senior Center Month
Celebrated every year in September, National Senior Center Month spotlights how vital these centers are to the health and well-being of communities like Asheville. Senior centers provide support and encouragement to older adults, and offer a place for community members in the prime of life to discover unique interests, talents, and aspirations.
Teens and kids see police in a different light after kickball game
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) Facility Supervisor Angel Redmond and Asheville Police Department (APD) Sgt. Craig Loveland have known each other for years and currently collaborate on the City of Asheville’s PAL program. PAL stands for Police Athletic League, a national organization that exists to aid in prevention of juvenile crime and violence by [...]
City of Asheville seeks volunteers for the Annual Pedestrian/Bike Count
The City’s Transportation Department is gearing up for its Annual Pedestrian/Bike Count to take place again this year. Each year, the counts are held the week after Labor Day. Counts are taken on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday. This year, the dates are Sept 12th – 14th & 16th. The hours are on weekday mornings [...]
2023 NC Year of the Trail August Events
The City of Asheville’s River Arts District will be the backdrop of two greenway events in August. The City of Asheville is proud to work with community partners, RiverLink, Land of Sky Regional Council and Connect Buncombe as they celebrate greenways for our community. To celebrate our partners’ events, we will declare them to be [...]
Connect with your community at Festival of Neighborhoods event on September 30
The Neighborhood Advisory Committee invites all of Asheville to gather for a day filled with neighborly interaction, learning, and fun for the whole family at Festival of Neighborhoods. This event is aimed at bringing together neighbors from all corners of Asheville with the primary goal of strengthening the bond between residents, neighborhood associations, and local [...]
Asheville Asks: How do I participtate in shaping Pack Square’s future?
The City of Asheville and Buncombe County are documenting the community’s vision for a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive Pack Square Plaza, a social and economic hub for the region. You have been participating online and by attending community events to give us your ideas. Now check out the results! Ideas generated by the community can be [...]
Asheville Business Inclusion Office to Host a Vendor Outreach Event in Asheville
The Asheville Business Inclusion (ABI) office is excited to announce it will host a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) outreach event on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Maple Crest Apartments Community Room, located at 20 Lee Garden Lane, Asheville, NC 28801 (address corrected). The [...]
Volunteers needed for Candace Pickens Memorial Playground
In its third round of awards from the Neighborhood Matching Grants program, a number of projects received funding from the City of Asheville that expand access to recreation and preserve culture. The Grace neighborhood in North Asheville received $5,000 towards the construction of Candace Pickens Playground, a unique project involving Grace Community [...]