High-access emergency shelter transitions; permanent supportive housing deal set to finalize soon
Today, March 31 marks the last day the Ramada Inn will operate as an emergency shelter.
Truck City AVL pulls into Asheville Outlets for family fun on April 9
Mountain families have a chance to get an up-close look at big trucks, small trucks, transit buses, construction vehicles, and more when Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Truck City AVL returns to Asheville Outlets on April 9 from 1-4 p.m. Kids and adults can explore, touch, and ask questions about [...]
Wellness Wednesday – Creative fitness ideas for the office
Easy, creative office fitness activities can help break up the workday and provide a mental and physical boost to help you work smarter.
Update on Boards and Commissions Restructure – Pilot Proposal
City of Asheville staff has compiled all of the input received so far in the process and reviewed it for themes that can be found here on the project page. Following the themes on the page, there is an opportunity to provide input. The Information was collected from: 2 Focus Groups with Chair/Vice Chairs and community [...]
City of Asheville to extend opportunity to provide public input on the South Slope Vision Plan to April 8
The City of Asheville Planning and Urban Design Department has decided to extend to April 8th the period to participate in the South Slope Visioning Plan. Staff want to hear from the community if there’s something missing from the plan, so the draft is available for the public to review and provide comments. [...]
Film festival highlights short films by women on March 30
Asheville Parks & Recreation closes out Women’s History Month with a screening of short films at Tempie Avery Montford Community Center produced by women from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30.
City Council priorities announced for fiscal year 2023
During the recent Council Retreat of March 17 and 18, 2022, Asheville City Council was able to establish their 6 strategic priorities for the next fiscal year
City of Asheville sweeps into Spring
The City of Asheville is pleased to team up with Asheville Greenworks and other organizations in multiple efforts to keep Asheville green and clean. Register to be a part of the team.
Code Purple: March 26 & 27
Code Purple in effect this weekend
MLK mural on display at Senior Opportunity Community Center
The Senior Opportunity Community Center has unveiled a unique mural of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., created by volunteers and staff. The art project was part of Asheville Park & Recreation’s Black Legacy Month programming in February. Combining paper craft and painting, the colorful and large panel conveys Dr. King’s hope for equality, justice, and a better tomorrow.
Wellness Wednesday – Use failures as learning opportunities for success
From awards to photos on social media, we generally like to celebrate success. Often, we forget the mistakes, missteps, and miscalculations that may take place along the way. For many, the secret of success is that it can be built on the culmination of lessons learned from defeat. Those who turn failure into success are all [...]
Celebrating Women’s History Month – Asheville Parks & Recreation facilities remember local historic women, Part 2
In honor of Women’s History Month, Asheville Parks & Recreation is highlighting parks, greenways, community centers, and other public spaces named for women throughout March.