Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Hands-on MLK Day community service focused on restorative cemetery work and arts driven neighborhood renewal led by Hood Huggers Foundation at Burton Street Community Center and South Asheville Cemetery, emphasizing grassroots regenerative well-being.
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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.
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.
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.
Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors focused on resource sharing, connecting to local services, and offering volunteer help. Open public meeting at a community center geared toward grassroots community support and collaboration.
Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors focused on resource sharing, connecting to local services, and offering volunteer help. Open public meeting at a community center geared toward grassroots community support and collaboration.
Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors focused on resource sharing, connecting to local services, and offering volunteer help. Open public meeting at a community center geared toward grassroots community support and collaboration.
Weekly Swannanoa grassroots community meeting with a group discussion followed by smaller breakout groups for planning and collaboration. A local civic space for neighbors to connect, share updates, and coordinate action.
Weekly Swannanoa grassroots community meeting with a group discussion followed by smaller breakout groups for planning and collaboration. A local civic space for neighbors to connect, share updates, and coordinate action.
Weekly Swannanoa grassroots community meeting with a group discussion followed by smaller breakout groups for planning and collaboration. A local civic space for neighbors to connect, share updates, and coordinate action.
Secure, attended bike parking during Downtown After 5 at Pack Square Park, making it easy to roll in, hand off your bike, and enjoy the street-festival atmosphere. A practical community service supporting biking as an alternative to driving downtown.
Secure, attended bike parking during Downtown After 5 at Pack Square Park, making it easy to roll in, hand off your bike, and enjoy the street-festival atmosphere. A practical community service supporting biking as an alternative to driving downtown.
Secure, attended bike parking during Downtown After 5 at Pack Square Park, making it easy to roll in, hand off your bike, and enjoy the street-festival atmosphere. A practical community service supporting biking as an alternative to driving downtown.
Arbor Day gathering to honor and officially dedicate Buncombe County’s oldest known white oak, dating to around 1665. Expect a community ceremony with honored dignitaries on the Community Commons grounds.
Arbor Day gathering to honor and officially dedicate Buncombe County’s oldest known white oak, dating to around 1665. Expect a community ceremony with honored dignitaries on the Community Commons grounds.
Arbor Day gathering to honor and officially dedicate Buncombe County’s oldest known white oak, dating to around 1665. Expect a community ceremony with honored dignitaries on the Community Commons grounds.
Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.
Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.
Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.
A quiet 5.2 mile group bike ride through downtown streets honors cyclists killed or injured on public roadways. The silent procession builds awareness for cyclists’ right to share the road and street safety.
A quiet 5.2 mile group bike ride through downtown streets honors cyclists killed or injured on public roadways. The silent procession builds awareness for cyclists’ right to share the road and street safety.
A quiet 5.2 mile group bike ride through downtown streets honors cyclists killed or injured on public roadways. The silent procession builds awareness for cyclists’ right to share the road and street safety.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
A community listening session celebrating local journalism, with NC Local and partner newsrooms gathering public feedback and ideas. Expect civic conversation, newsroom meet and greets, and discussion on strengthening Asheville area reporting.
A community listening session celebrating local journalism, with NC Local and partner newsrooms gathering public feedback and ideas. Expect civic conversation, newsroom meet and greets, and discussion on strengthening Asheville area reporting.
A community listening session celebrating local journalism, with NC Local and partner newsrooms gathering public feedback and ideas. Expect civic conversation, newsroom meet and greets, and discussion on strengthening Asheville area reporting.
One on one help decoding Buncombe County’s January 2026 reassessment, with staff and volunteer real estate pros ready to review property details, explain tax relief programs, and walk through appeal options and filing steps.
One on one help decoding Buncombe County’s January 2026 reassessment, with staff and volunteer real estate pros ready to review property details, explain tax relief programs, and walk through appeal options and filing steps.
One on one help decoding Buncombe County’s January 2026 reassessment, with staff and volunteer real estate pros ready to review property details, explain tax relief programs, and walk through appeal options and filing steps.
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.
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.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An outdoor Memorial Day weekend arts festival in downtown’s Pack Square Park with local artists and makers selling handmade goods and browseable pop-up booths. Open-air community vibe suited for a casual afternoon stroll with friends and families.
An outdoor Memorial Day weekend arts festival in downtown’s Pack Square Park with local artists and makers selling handmade goods and browseable pop-up booths. Open-air community vibe suited for a casual afternoon stroll with friends and families.
An outdoor Memorial Day weekend arts festival in downtown’s Pack Square Park with local artists and makers selling handmade goods and browseable pop-up booths. Open-air community vibe suited for a casual afternoon stroll with friends and families.
Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.
Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.
Circling hand drumming and call and response rhythms create an improvisational community groove under the night sky; all-ages, drop-in session encouraging beginners to bring drums and join the beat.
Hands-on repair clinic tackling clothing mends and everyday household fixes, from torn seams to small appliances that need troubleshooting. Drop into the tool library setting for skill sharing, basic diagnostics, and waste reducing community support.
Hands-on repair clinic tackling clothing mends and everyday household fixes, from torn seams to small appliances that need troubleshooting. Drop into the tool library setting for skill sharing, basic diagnostics, and waste reducing community support.
Hands-on repair clinic tackling clothing mends and everyday household fixes, from torn seams to small appliances that need troubleshooting. Drop into the tool library setting for skill sharing, basic diagnostics, and waste reducing community support.
A slow, mindful forest bathing experience in Kanuga’s woods centered on quiet reflection and setting intentions. Expect gentle walking pauses, sensory awareness practices, and a calm morning retreat atmosphere in nature.
A slow, mindful forest bathing experience in Kanuga’s woods centered on quiet reflection and setting intentions. Expect gentle walking pauses, sensory awareness practices, and a calm morning retreat atmosphere in nature.
A slow, mindful forest bathing experience in Kanuga’s woods centered on quiet reflection and setting intentions. Expect gentle walking pauses, sensory awareness practices, and a calm morning retreat atmosphere in nature.
A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.
An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.
An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.