WNC Sierra Club 10/7: This Fall’s Election - What's at Stake?
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
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.
Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
Learn hands-on stream monitoring and water-quality assessment by observing aquatic invertebrates in local waterways. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes adults ages 16 and older; RSVP is required.
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.
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 community seed and plant exchange where local gardeners trade seedlings, cuttings, and saved seeds while swapping growing tips and regional gardening know how. Expect a casual, neighborly meetup geared toward fall planting and sharing extras.
A community seed and plant exchange where local gardeners trade seedlings, cuttings, and saved seeds while swapping growing tips and regional gardening know how. Expect a casual, neighborly meetup geared toward fall planting and sharing extras.
A community seed and plant exchange where local gardeners trade seedlings, cuttings, and saved seeds while swapping growing tips and regional gardening know how. Expect a casual, neighborly meetup geared toward fall planting and sharing extras.
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.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Real estate investors gather for an Asheville market-focused meetup centered on practical investing strategies and dealmaking connections. Expect collaborative conversation, relationship-building, and opportunities to find partners for future projects.
Real estate investors gather for an Asheville market-focused meetup centered on practical investing strategies and dealmaking connections. Expect collaborative conversation, relationship-building, and opportunities to find partners for future projects.
Real estate investors gather for an Asheville market-focused meetup centered on practical investing strategies and dealmaking connections. Expect collaborative conversation, relationship-building, and opportunities to find partners for future projects.