
Connect Buncombe Annual Meeting
Residents and stakeholders gather in a lively taproom for a city-hosted annual meeting, mixing public updates and stakeholder Q&A with casual networking over draft beer.
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In-person community gathering for Connect Buncombe and Friends of Fonta Flora State Trail to share trail advocacy updates, partnership plans, volunteer opportunities, and local conservation next steps in a casual brewery taproom.
In-person community gathering for Connect Buncombe and Friends of Fonta Flora State Trail to share trail advocacy updates, partnership plans, volunteer opportunities, and local conservation next steps in a casual brewery taproom.
In-person community gathering for Connect Buncombe and Friends of Fonta Flora State Trail to share trail advocacy updates, partnership plans, volunteer opportunities, and local conservation next steps in a casual brewery taproom.

Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.

Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.
Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.

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.

Virtual committee meeting focused on equity and community engagement, hosted by the City of Asheville; attendees can view agendas and join via the committee web page for participation and public comment.

Virtual committee meeting focused on equity and community engagement, hosted by the City of Asheville; attendees can view agendas and join via the committee web page for participation and public comment.
Virtual committee meeting focused on equity and community engagement, hosted by the City of Asheville; attendees can view agendas and join via the committee web page for participation and public comment.

Casual evening of international networking over local craft beers in a riverside taproom; newcomers welcomed with name tags and Meetup hosts to introduce people, plus a nearby food truck and cold beverages.

Casual evening of international networking over local craft beers in a riverside taproom; newcomers welcomed with name tags and Meetup hosts to introduce people, plus a nearby food truck and cold beverages.
Casual evening of international networking over local craft beers in a riverside taproom; newcomers welcomed with name tags and Meetup hosts to introduce people, plus a nearby food truck and cold beverages.

Members will cast votes for the 2026 board and hear a recap of 2025 milestones during a 5:30–6:30pm members only meeting, followed by a taproom community party for designers and creative professionals.

Members will cast votes for the 2026 board and hear a recap of 2025 milestones during a 5:30–6:30pm members only meeting, followed by a taproom community party for designers and creative professionals.
Members will cast votes for the 2026 board and hear a recap of 2025 milestones during a 5:30–6:30pm members only meeting, followed by a taproom community party for designers and creative professionals.

Special meeting focused on neighborhood issues, agenda review, and public comment to shape community driven recommendations on local planning, zoning, neighborhood safety, and infrastructure projects.

Special meeting focused on neighborhood issues, agenda review, and public comment to shape community driven recommendations on local planning, zoning, neighborhood safety, and infrastructure projects.
Special meeting focused on neighborhood issues, agenda review, and public comment to shape community driven recommendations on local planning, zoning, neighborhood safety, and infrastructure projects.

Casual afternoon coworking for coders of all skill levels in a lively brewery taproom, with developers pair programming, debugging, and contributing to open source projects while networking over craft beer.

Casual afternoon coworking for coders of all skill levels in a lively brewery taproom, with developers pair programming, debugging, and contributing to open source projects while networking over craft beer.
Casual afternoon coworking for coders of all skill levels in a lively brewery taproom, with developers pair programming, debugging, and contributing to open source projects while networking over craft beer.

Low-pressure social gathering where developers, tech pros, and hobbyists mingle over craft beer, trade project tips, and offer mentorship in a relaxed brewery taproom during an evening meetup.

Low-pressure social gathering where developers, tech pros, and hobbyists mingle over craft beer, trade project tips, and offer mentorship in a relaxed brewery taproom during an evening meetup.
Low-pressure social gathering where developers, tech pros, and hobbyists mingle over craft beer, trade project tips, and offer mentorship in a relaxed brewery taproom during an evening meetup.

Virtual special meeting of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium convening municipal leaders and stakeholders to review regional housing strategies, policy updates, funding priorities, and opportunities for public input.

Virtual special meeting of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium convening municipal leaders and stakeholders to review regional housing strategies, policy updates, funding priorities, and opportunities for public input.
Virtual special meeting of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium convening municipal leaders and stakeholders to review regional housing strategies, policy updates, funding priorities, and opportunities for public input.

Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Monthly public board meeting for the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at the Explore Asheville office, with agendas posted 48 hours in advance and minutes, staff recaps, and performance indexes published after each session.
Monthly public board meeting for the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at the Explore Asheville office, with agendas posted 48 hours in advance and minutes, staff recaps, and performance indexes published after each session.
Monthly public board meeting for the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at the Explore Asheville office, with agendas posted 48 hours in advance and minutes, staff recaps, and performance indexes published after each session.

High-energy mixer for digital nomads and remote professionals, pairing craft beer and upbeat music with quick icebreakers and structured networking to spark local collaborations and casual after-hours community building.

High-energy mixer for digital nomads and remote professionals, pairing craft beer and upbeat music with quick icebreakers and structured networking to spark local collaborations and casual after-hours community building.
High-energy mixer for digital nomads and remote professionals, pairing craft beer and upbeat music with quick icebreakers and structured networking to spark local collaborations and casual after-hours community building.

After-work social mixer for young professionals hosted by AYPROS, centered on relaxed conversation, welcoming energy, and low pressure mingling in a thoughtfully designed lounge space to build local connections.

After-work social mixer for young professionals hosted by AYPROS, centered on relaxed conversation, welcoming energy, and low pressure mingling in a thoughtfully designed lounge space to build local connections.
After-work social mixer for young professionals hosted by AYPROS, centered on relaxed conversation, welcoming energy, and low pressure mingling in a thoughtfully designed lounge space to build local connections.

Formal legislative session convenes to review agenda items, hear public comment, and vote on municipal ordinances and local policy during an in person civic meeting, with opportunities for community testimony.

Formal legislative session convenes to review agenda items, hear public comment, and vote on municipal ordinances and local policy during an in person civic meeting, with opportunities for community testimony.
Formal legislative session convenes to review agenda items, hear public comment, and vote on municipal ordinances and local policy during an in person civic meeting, with opportunities for community testimony.

Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.

Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.
Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.

Agenda review and municipal policy discussions during a public in-person worksession; linked meeting materials are available and staff contact Maggie Burleson is provided for questions or public follow-up.

Agenda review and municipal policy discussions during a public in-person worksession; linked meeting materials are available and staff contact Maggie Burleson is provided for questions or public follow-up.
Agenda review and municipal policy discussions during a public in-person worksession; linked meeting materials are available and staff contact Maggie Burleson is provided for questions or public follow-up.

Practical, beginner-friendly explorations of AI integration for nontechnical professionals—short presentations and group discussions on marketing, content creation, and ethics while enjoying craft brews in a relaxed coworking taproom setting.

Practical, beginner-friendly explorations of AI integration for nontechnical professionals—short presentations and group discussions on marketing, content creation, and ethics while enjoying craft brews in a relaxed coworking taproom setting.
Practical, beginner-friendly explorations of AI integration for nontechnical professionals—short presentations and group discussions on marketing, content creation, and ethics while enjoying craft brews in a relaxed coworking taproom setting.

Teams tackle rapid-fire pop-culture and general-knowledge rounds over craft beer in a lively Hendersonville taproom; casual, team-based pub quiz energy with social banter, scorekeeping, and beer-focused atmosphere.

Teams tackle rapid-fire pop-culture and general-knowledge rounds over craft beer in a lively Hendersonville taproom; casual, team-based pub quiz energy with social banter, scorekeeping, and beer-focused atmosphere.
Teams tackle rapid-fire pop-culture and general-knowledge rounds over craft beer in a lively Hendersonville taproom; casual, team-based pub quiz energy with social banter, scorekeeping, and beer-focused atmosphere.

Casual board-game nights in a lively brewery taproom with local craft beer; bring your favorite titles or learn new tabletop and card games from welcoming players—beginner-friendly social meetup.

Casual board-game nights in a lively brewery taproom with local craft beer; bring your favorite titles or learn new tabletop and card games from welcoming players—beginner-friendly social meetup.
Casual board-game nights in a lively brewery taproom with local craft beer; bring your favorite titles or learn new tabletop and card games from welcoming players—beginner-friendly social meetup.