
Gun Safe Surrender Event
A community gun safety dropoff at a downtown church where residents can surrender unwanted firearms for safe disposal. Hosted by a coalition of local congregations and community groups with an emphasis on harm reduction and public safety.
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Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.

Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.

Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.

Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Healthy grocery staples are handed out in a welcoming community give away where neighbors can pick up food and lend a hand. A drop in style distribution focused on mutual aid, local support, and spreading care.
Healthy grocery staples are handed out in a welcoming community give away where neighbors can pick up food and lend a hand. A drop in style distribution focused on mutual aid, local support, and spreading care.
Healthy grocery staples are handed out in a welcoming community give away where neighbors can pick up food and lend a hand. A drop in style distribution focused on mutual aid, local support, and spreading care.

Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.

Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.
Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.

Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.

Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.
Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.

Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.

Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Countywide creek and watershed activities centered on hands on stewardship, cleanup efforts, and learning about local waterways. A community focused outdoor initiative across Buncombe County that highlights environmental education and neighborhood connection.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.

Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.

Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.
Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.

Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.

Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.
Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.

A reflective community dialogue on America’s 250th anniversary that frames national diversity of race, culture, and belief as a spiritual asset. Interfaith minded conversation explores civic responsibility, unity, and the work of building a more perfect union.

A reflective community dialogue on America’s 250th anniversary that frames national diversity of race, culture, and belief as a spiritual asset. Interfaith minded conversation explores civic responsibility, unity, and the work of building a more perfect union.
A reflective community dialogue on America’s 250th anniversary that frames national diversity of race, culture, and belief as a spiritual asset. Interfaith minded conversation explores civic responsibility, unity, and the work of building a more perfect union.

A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.

A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.
A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.

A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.

A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.
A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.

Twice-monthly Christian Harmony shape-note sing-along with strong, raw harmonies and traditional congregational hymns. Beginners are welcome, with loaner and for-sale songbooks, in an accessible church meeting room with driveway parking.

Twice-monthly Christian Harmony shape-note sing-along with strong, raw harmonies and traditional congregational hymns. Beginners are welcome, with loaner and for-sale songbooks, in an accessible church meeting room with driveway parking.
Twice-monthly Christian Harmony shape-note sing-along with strong, raw harmonies and traditional congregational hymns. Beginners are welcome, with loaner and for-sale songbooks, in an accessible church meeting room with driveway parking.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.

Casual game night centered on cards, dominoes, and Rummikub, with snacks and plenty of bad jokes. A beginner friendly, just for fun hangout that meets monthly in a church Friendship Hall.

Casual game night centered on cards, dominoes, and Rummikub, with snacks and plenty of bad jokes. A beginner friendly, just for fun hangout that meets monthly in a church Friendship Hall.
Casual game night centered on cards, dominoes, and Rummikub, with snacks and plenty of bad jokes. A beginner friendly, just for fun hangout that meets monthly in a church Friendship Hall.

An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.

An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.
An afternoon walk through Asheville’s Montford Area Historic District highlighting landmark homes, preservation stories, and neighborhood history. Expect a community-focused guided stroll with architecture details and local anecdotes.

Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.

Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.
Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.

An outdoor 4th of July block party centered on faith and community, with family friendly tunes, lawn games, and all ages activities. Expect free pizza, snacks, desserts, drinks, and prize giveaways including a TV and inflatable pool.

An outdoor 4th of July block party centered on faith and community, with family friendly tunes, lawn games, and all ages activities. Expect free pizza, snacks, desserts, drinks, and prize giveaways including a TV and inflatable pool.
An outdoor 4th of July block party centered on faith and community, with family friendly tunes, lawn games, and all ages activities. Expect free pizza, snacks, desserts, drinks, and prize giveaways including a TV and inflatable pool.

Women’s Pilates mat workout blended with Christian prayer and faith-centered connection in a community center setting. Free monthly gathering that spotlights and supports a local Asheville charity, so bring your own yoga mat and move with purpose.

Women’s Pilates mat workout blended with Christian prayer and faith-centered connection in a community center setting. Free monthly gathering that spotlights and supports a local Asheville charity, so bring your own yoga mat and move with purpose.
Women’s Pilates mat workout blended with Christian prayer and faith-centered connection in a community center setting. Free monthly gathering that spotlights and supports a local Asheville charity, so bring your own yoga mat and move with purpose.

An evening vigil of mourning, solidarity, and hope centered on the community’s loss and lived experiences around Mission Hospital. Gather in a church setting to grieve together and channel shared pain into collective power and advocacy.

An evening vigil of mourning, solidarity, and hope centered on the community’s loss and lived experiences around Mission Hospital. Gather in a church setting to grieve together and channel shared pain into collective power and advocacy.
An evening vigil of mourning, solidarity, and hope centered on the community’s loss and lived experiences around Mission Hospital. Gather in a church setting to grieve together and channel shared pain into collective power and advocacy.