16th Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Donate blood alongside Asheville’s first responders in a friendly, high-stakes 'Battle of the Badges' competition hosted by the American Red Cross at First Baptist Church; donations by appointment help replenish strained national blood supplies.
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First responder teams from police, fire, and EMS square off in a friendly skills competition and fundraising drive at First Baptist Church, creating a family friendly, community centered annual tradition.
First responder teams from police, fire, and EMS square off in a friendly skills competition and fundraising drive at First Baptist Church, creating a family friendly, community centered annual tradition.
Community focused hands only compression only CPR training to boost bystander response through coached practice stations and volunteer roles during a statewide mass training effort; drop in skill building sessions for adults and teens.
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Virtuosic solo piano recital by acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt in the resonant sanctuary of First Baptist Church, highlighting intimate classical repertoire and nuanced dynamics for contemplative concertgoers.
Virtuosic solo piano recital by acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt in the resonant sanctuary of First Baptist Church, highlighting intimate classical repertoire and nuanced dynamics for contemplative concertgoers.
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Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
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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.
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Wooden board crokinole rounds and casual flick shot competition at Highland Brewing, where players of all skill levels gather for social tabletop play, informal scoring, and lighthearted tournament vibes in a craft beer atmosphere.
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True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
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Stitched textile installations translate incarcerated women’s individual struggles into powerful symbols of resilience, healing, empathy, and advocacy, presented free through a local ministry partnership as the Western North Carolina stop of the traveling exhibit.
Stitched textile installations translate incarcerated women’s individual struggles into powerful symbols of resilience, healing, empathy, and advocacy, presented free through a local ministry partnership as the Western North Carolina stop of the traveling exhibit.
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Hands-on habitat restoration focused on invasive species removal, native plantings, and trail maintenance along Fox Creek, providing outdoor volunteer opportunities for families and adults with basic tools and moderate physical activity.
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Browse local vendors offering artisan goods, seasonal produce, and handmade crafts in a cozy winter market atmosphere. Afternoon shopping and community mingling spotlight small batch finds from area makers.
Browse local vendors offering artisan goods, seasonal produce, and handmade crafts in a cozy winter market atmosphere. Afternoon shopping and community mingling spotlight small batch finds from area makers.
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Tabletop social night with dominoes, Rummikub, and casual card games in a church fellowship hall; snacks, bad jokes, and beginner-friendly play foster friendly competition and community connection at a monthly 4th-Thursday meetup.
Tabletop social night with dominoes, Rummikub, and casual card games in a church fellowship hall; snacks, bad jokes, and beginner-friendly play foster friendly competition and community connection at a monthly 4th-Thursday meetup.
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Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
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Energetic morning networking focused on referral building and relationship growth, featuring open networking, an interactive Club Connect game, and roundtable member pitches for small business owners and professional connectors.
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Weekly social bicycle rides with shifting routes and paces that accommodate all skill levels, from casual cruisers to spirited groups. Riders gather at a river dock meetup; follow Asheville on Bikes' Instagram for logistics.
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