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A civic forum brings Buncombe County sheriff candidates into conversation with business leaders and voters on crime prevention, detention operations, emergency response, community trust, and the county’s future.
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Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
A nonpartisan workshop explains November ballot races, the responsibilities of elected positions, and proposed measures and bonds. Build practical voter knowledge without focusing on individual candidates.
A nonpartisan workshop explains November ballot races, the responsibilities of elected positions, and proposed measures and bonds. Build practical voter knowledge without focusing on individual candidates.
A nonpartisan workshop explains November ballot races, the responsibilities of elected positions, and proposed measures and bonds. Build practical voter knowledge without focusing on individual candidates.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
A relaxed civic forum invites residents to hear local candidates’ brief platform statements, ask questions in small-group conversations, and share community concerns before candidates reflect on what they heard.
A relaxed civic forum invites residents to hear local candidates’ brief platform statements, ask questions in small-group conversations, and share community concerns before candidates reflect on what they heard.
A relaxed civic forum invites residents to hear local candidates’ brief platform statements, ask questions in small-group conversations, and share community concerns before candidates reflect on what they heard.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
A lively, civically minded panel debates political issues across Asheville’s region, North Carolina, and the country, pairing current affairs and diverse perspectives with a casual evening over pints.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Practical discussion on business continuity and succession through employee ownership, with real-world examples from Western North Carolina employee-owned companies. Hybrid format supports in-person networking at a downtown coworking space plus virtual attendance.
Practical discussion on business continuity and succession through employee ownership, with real-world examples from Western North Carolina employee-owned companies. Hybrid format supports in-person networking at a downtown coworking space plus virtual attendance.
Practical discussion on business continuity and succession through employee ownership, with real-world examples from Western North Carolina employee-owned companies. Hybrid format supports in-person networking at a downtown coworking space plus virtual attendance.
A hybrid info session on employee ownership models for business succession and continuity, paired with real-world stories from Western North Carolina employee-owned companies. Practical Q&A and peer connection for owners, operators, and community stakeholders at a coworking hub or online.
A hybrid info session on employee ownership models for business succession and continuity, paired with real-world stories from Western North Carolina employee-owned companies. Practical Q&A and peer connection for owners, operators, and community stakeholders at a coworking hub or online.
A hybrid info session on employee ownership models for business succession and continuity, paired with real-world stories from Western North Carolina employee-owned companies. Practical Q&A and peer connection for owners, operators, and community stakeholders at a coworking hub or online.
Casual drop-in business networking for local entrepreneurs and professionals, drawing 35 to 50 attendees monthly for referral exchanges, collaboration, and practical growth strategies in a community focused setting.
Casual drop-in business networking for local entrepreneurs and professionals, drawing 35 to 50 attendees monthly for referral exchanges, collaboration, and practical growth strategies in a community focused setting.
Casual drop-in business networking for local entrepreneurs and professionals, drawing 35 to 50 attendees monthly for referral exchanges, collaboration, and practical growth strategies in a community focused setting.
A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.
A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.
A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
A documentary screening followed by community discussion creates space to explore voting and civic participation, reflect on the film’s themes, and exchange perspectives in a conversation-centered setting.
A documentary screening followed by community discussion creates space to explore voting and civic participation, reflect on the film’s themes, and exchange perspectives in a conversation-centered setting.
A documentary screening followed by community discussion creates space to explore voting and civic participation, reflect on the film’s themes, and exchange perspectives in a conversation-centered setting.