Peace March & Rally
Processional peace march from St. James A.M.E. Church to Pack Square Park honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring short speeches and a community food drive; please bring non-perishable donations to support neighbors.
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Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.
Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.
Sunlit outdoor launch and community pilgrimage at Pack Square honoring the Mother Spirit, Pachamama, and Gaia on the Spring Equinox; a gender-inclusive march rooted in planetary harmony and balance en route to Washington, D.C.
Sunlit outdoor launch and community pilgrimage at Pack Square honoring the Mother Spirit, Pachamama, and Gaia on the Spring Equinox; a gender-inclusive march rooted in planetary harmony and balance en route to Washington, D.C.
Sunlit outdoor launch and community pilgrimage at Pack Square honoring the Mother Spirit, Pachamama, and Gaia on the Spring Equinox; a gender-inclusive march rooted in planetary harmony and balance en route to Washington, D.C.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
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.
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.
Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.
Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.
Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.
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.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Casual community meetup by Asheville Garden Club for late March seed and plant exchange focused on direct sowing cool season crops and swapping indoor started tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and flowers at Pack Square Park.
Casual community meetup by Asheville Garden Club for late March seed and plant exchange focused on direct sowing cool season crops and swapping indoor started tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and flowers at Pack Square Park.
Casual community meetup by Asheville Garden Club for late March seed and plant exchange focused on direct sowing cool season crops and swapping indoor started tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and flowers at Pack Square Park.
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.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Silent, slow-paced community bicycle procession honoring riders killed or injured, promoting cycling safety and traffic awareness through a solemn group ride across Asheville streets in May.
Silent, slow-paced community bicycle procession honoring riders killed or injured, promoting cycling safety and traffic awareness through a solemn group ride across Asheville streets in May.
Silent, slow-paced community bicycle procession honoring riders killed or injured, promoting cycling safety and traffic awareness through a solemn group ride across Asheville streets in May.
Guided feel-good flash mob dance through downtown Asheville with playful hosts and upbeat music, turning strangers into friends in a weekly sober movement party for all skill levels to spread joy.
Guided feel-good flash mob dance through downtown Asheville with playful hosts and upbeat music, turning strangers into friends in a weekly sober movement party for all skill levels to spread joy.
Guided feel-good flash mob dance through downtown Asheville with playful hosts and upbeat music, turning strangers into friends in a weekly sober movement party for all skill levels to spread joy.
Winter market with bright rows of popup stalls offering handmade goods and artisan foods from local makers, creating a warm community atmosphere for afternoon browsing, seasonal shopping, and connecting with independent creators.
Winter market with bright rows of popup stalls offering handmade goods and artisan foods from local makers, creating a warm community atmosphere for afternoon browsing, seasonal shopping, and connecting with independent creators.
Winter market with bright rows of popup stalls offering handmade goods and artisan foods from local makers, creating a warm community atmosphere for afternoon browsing, seasonal shopping, and connecting with independent creators.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Free grocery distribution handing out fresh and shelf stable groceries at the YMCA, hosted by WellCare NC for local residents seeking no cost food pickup and community resource referrals.
Free grocery distribution handing out fresh and shelf stable groceries at the YMCA, hosted by WellCare NC for local residents seeking no cost food pickup and community resource referrals.
Free grocery distribution handing out fresh and shelf stable groceries at the YMCA, hosted by WellCare NC for local residents seeking no cost food pickup and community resource referrals.