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2024 Spring Litter Sweep

Apr 23 all-day

Asheville Area

Participate in the 2024 Spring Sweep!

The 2024 Spring Litter Sweep is taking place April 13-27. Traditionally scheduled for the last two weeks of April and September, Litter Sweep is the N.C. Department of Transportation’s biannual statewide roadside litter removal initiative. Residents throughout the state participate in local efforts to help clean up North Carolina’s roadways.

We invite you to lend a hand and enjoy physical and mental health benefits such as feeling a sense of accomplishment, getting exercise, enjoying the fresh air, meeting new people, and all that comes with living in cleaner surroundings.

Be sure to bring sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes, and work clothes that can get dirty. Gloves, safety vests, bags, and tools are provided.

How to Participate in Clean-Up Opportunities

Organize a DIY Community Clean Up

Asheville GreenWorks supports public clean ups as well as DIY cleanups, providing residents with supplies for roadside and neighborhood cleanups. More information regarding these events can be found on their website.

NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep

Volunteers can sign up to participate in the NC Dept of Transportation Spring Litter Sweep. Visit ncdot.gov for more info.

How to report litter

Community members are able to report roadside litter concerns through multiple platforms:

On the Asheville App: “Report Roadside Litter Concern”
Email [email protected].
Call Customer Service: 828-251-1122

Find out more information on City of Asheville Litter Programs

Categories: Community

Catalyst for Change: Volunteer for a Buncombe County Committee

Apr 23 all-day

online w /Buncombe County

Your voice matters, help shape a brighter tomorrow by joining one of our committees.

Early Childhood Committee:

The Early Childhood Education and Development Fund is a major driver in assuring every child in Buncombe County has an equal opportunity to thrive during their first 2,000 days. The focus of this initiative is to increase access to quality, affordable early childhood education. As such, Buncombe County’s Early Childhood Committee, featuring 15 total members including 3 County Commissioners, was established to guide how the fund is invested. The purpose of the committee is to engage with community partners, solicit public input, and make policy and funding recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. This committee typically meets monthly, on the 1st Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.

We have multiple vacancies on this committee for a 2-year term beginning 7/1/2024. We are seeking:

one (1) business community or economic development professional
one (1) funder or community investment professional
one (1) pediatrician or medical professional in service to young children
one (1) professor or higher education professional
one (1) member of the public representing the community at large

Strategic Partnership Grant Committee:

The purpose of the Committee is to make Strategic Partnership Grant investment recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for Buncombe County. Strategic Partnership Grant funding is granted to nonprofit organizations working toward outcomes in alignment with County Commissioner goals. The committee generally meets the first Thursday of every month from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, with special meetings as needed.

We have one vacancy on this committee for a 3-year term beginning 7/1/2024. We are seeking members that bring expertise in one or more Strategic Plan Focus Areas (education, environment, well-being, economy) and represent the diversity of the County. Applicants should not have any conflicts of interest with nonprofits applying for Strategic Partnership Grants, to include not currently serving on the Board of Directors or staff of an applicant organization.

More information about both programs is available at www.buncombecounty.org/grants.

If you have any questions about these opportunities, please contact Angelyn Johnson ([email protected]) or Sara Joss ([email protected]).

Apply online: https://boardapplications.buncombecounty.org/

Categories: Community Volunteers

Future Organic Growing + Living Programs Survey

Apr 23 all-day

online w/ Organic Grower School

We want to hear from you about what classes & workshops

you’d be interested in!

We would greatly appreciate if you took a minute out of your day to fill out this quick survey so we can best serve our community through our educational programming.

Take the Survey

Categories: Community

Get Involved: Join the 911 Strategic Visioning Work Group

Apr 23 all-day

online

Buncombe County’s Consolidated 911 Center is looking to complete the membership of the Strategic Visioning Workgroup with a community member at large. As part of our ongoing commitment to service to the community the Strategic Visioning Workgroup will meet quarterly to provide:

Provide feedback on various reports, studies, plans, etc. prepared for the Department of Public Safety Communications; and
Discuss and evaluate public safety communications operational performance, protocols and procedures that support an effective 911 center.
Provide feedback for any matter of relevance requested by County Management.

The CSC membership includes:

Representatives from all of the agencies that we serve, as well as leadership from the Public Safety Communications department and one community member at large.

If you would like to be considered for the community member at-large position on the SVG, please answer the below questions and follow the instructions for submitting them.

Application questions

Please submit the following questions by email to Stephen Hayden by April 30, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Aviles at (828) 767-3499.

Name:

Contact Information (phone and/or email):

1) Briefly, explain why you want to be a part of the Communications Steering Committee.

2) How will your life experience and unique perspective help us in regard to performance and compliance data and resolving questions, issues, and disputes relating to 911 call center operations? Please note if you are bilingual.

3) What do you consider the most pressing challenge for public safety communications (911)?

4) Where do you live?

Asheville City
South Buncombe (such as Arden/Avery’s Creek/Royal Pines)
North Buncombe (such as Woodfin/Weaverville/Barnardsville)
East Buncombe (such as Swannanoa/Black Mountain/Montreat)
West Buncombe (such as Candler/Leicester)

5) Have you lived in Buncombe County for 1 year or more? Yes or No.

Categories: Community

Membership swap program with the WNC Nature Center

Apr 23 – Apr 30 all-day

Asheville Art Museum

April 1—30, 2024

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey this April with our exclusive Membership swap program in collaboration with the WNC Nature Center! As valued Members of the Asheville Art Museum, we’re thrilled to offer you complimentary daily admission to the WNC Nature Center throughout the month of April for up to 2 adults and 4 children—immerse yourself in art and nature at your leisure!

Here are the details:

Enjoy free daily admission for the number of individuals covered by your Membership, up to 2 adults and 4 children.
Please note that this offer excludes special events and education programs.
To gain admission, simply present your valid Membership card along with a valid ID.

But wait, there’s more! As part of this special partnership, Asheville Art Museum Members who decide to join the WNC Nature Center in April will receive an exclusive 10% discount on an Individual, Dual, Family, or FamilyPLUS 1-year Membership. Memberships must be purchased in person at the WNC Nature Center.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore both art and nature with ease. Mark your calendars and make the most of your Membership benefits this April!

Categories: Community Family Fun

Sponsor a Tree for Arbor Day

Apr 23 all-day

online w/ Asheville GreenWorks

Individuals, groups, and businesses are invited to honor a loved one or show your commitment to environmental stewardship by sponsoring a tree for the Sand Hill community orchard. This April, join others from the community in celebrating Arbor Day by helping GreenWorks plant additional native fruit trees in the space. Each year, the community orchard provides fresh fruit for local food pantries, and access to learning and volunteering opportunities.

If your family or business is interested in sponsoring a tree for our April 26th Arbor Day event, please call us at 828-254-1776 to learn more.

Categories: Business & Networking Business and Networking Community

Upcycle Art Auction

Apr 23 – Apr 27 all-day

Madison County Arts Council

ReClaim Madison Salvage & Thrift announces our 4th Upcycle Art Auction, a popular community-driven fundraiser event to benefit the Community Housing Coalition (CHC) of Madison County, NC. Hosted for the first time by the Madison County Arts Council in its prominent arts-based venue, the exhibit and silent auction will bring the people of Madison County and beyond together at the intersection of reuse, creativity, and heart.
The auction will feature an intentionally curated exhibit of 35 works created and contributed by professional artists/makers from Madison County and beyond. In addition, a selection of upcycled creations contributed by community members of all skill levels, will be available ready to buy at set prices in the lobby of the exhibit.

Categories: Art & Craft Community Fundraisers

YWCA Racial Justice Challenge

Apr 23 all-day

online

The Racial Justice Challenge

The action component of UJJI, the YWCA Racial Justice Challenge, is also returning this April. The Racial Justice Challenge will begin this year on April 1 and conclude on April 29, and will focus on Bodily Autonomy, Women’s Financial Empowerment, Gun Violence, and Transportation. The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. The Challenge works to foster personal reflection, encourage social responsibility, and motivate participants to identify and act on ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination.

For four weeks, daily challenge activities (reading an article, listening to a podcast, reflecting on personal experience, etc.) are posted in the Challenge app and on the website, allowing participants to connect with one another, discover how racial and social injustice impact our communities, and identify ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination. Each week covers one of the four featured topics related to equity and social justice. Sign up now, and don’t miss a day of the Challenge.

Categories: Community

THANK YOU NIGHT service industry friends

Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

DSSOLVR

Join us every Tuesday for some sweet sweet deals as a way for us to thank you and all of our fellow service industry friends!

Categories: Community Food & Drink

Youth Acting: Basic to Intermediate

Apr 23 @ 4:30 pm – May 13 @ 6:00 pm

Hendersonville Theatre

Teacher: Mike Yow

Class cost: $150

Min students: 6

Max students: 15

Class Dates: Mondays, April 8 – May 13 (6 weeks)

Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Ages: 11-17 (Middle and High School students)

Location: Hendersonville Theatre Auditorium

Restrictions/Special Needs: Just comfortable clothing and footwear for light to moderate movement.

Prerequisites: Just a willingness to learn the essentials of being a skilled and entertaining thespian.

Refund Policy: The last day to receive a full refund* is March 4, 2024. After this date, no refund will be issued.

*Refunds are for tuition only and are at the discretion of the Class Teacher and Education Director. All taxes and fees are final and cannot be refunded.

Class Description:
In this class, students will learn the basics of stage (and film) acting, starting from simple stage directions and vocal projection to monologue, cold readings, improv techniques, and more.

For more information and to register, visit www.hendersonvilletheatre.org

Categories: Community Education Theatre

WNC Scale Model Club

Apr 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

North Asheville Library

The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for static (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bring your latest finished piece or your work in progress. All skill levels are welcome! Due to the fragile nature of these models this program is designed for ages 12 and up.

Categories: Community Family Fun

Sister Love 4 Forests

Apr 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

online

Come hear music, poetry, and the stories of women on the frontlines. Share your own stories as part of Sister Love 4 Forests!

Across the South, women are at the heart of forest protection. Women are like forests. They have many important roles in our community. Women are the backbone of leadership. Women, especially women of color, have a unique perspective and voice in the movement. Like old growth forests, women have weathered and survived the most intense storms. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/sister-love-4-forests What does it takes to protect our forests? We’re bringing creativity, heart, and soul into the conversation. We’re honored to connect with one another. We’re honored to expand the reach of women’s voices throughout the US South and beyond. Come hear music, poetry, and the stories of women on the frontlines. Share your own stories of Sister Love 4 Forests. Sister Love 4 Forests uplifts women on the frontlines of forest destruction in the US South. We bring joy, sisterhood, and love to the protection of our beautiful Southern forests. Together, we can get beyond forest extraction and destruction. Let’s celebrate and share our love for the natural world. Together, let’s shift our relationship with nature to one of harmony and respect.

Categories: Community

Sister Love 4 Forests

Apr 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

online

We bring joy, sisterhood, and love for our work. We protect our beautiful Southern forests from the many threats that they face. We guide others to do the same. Together, we can get beyond forest extraction and destruction. By celebrating and sharing our love for the natural world, we can shift our relationship with nature. From a relationship based on extraction to one of harmony and respect.

This virtual event brings together leaders and advocates to explore creativity, heart, and soul. Join the conversation about what it takes to protect our forests. We’re honored to connect with one another and with you!

Meet the Sister Love 4 Forests presenters and special guests:

Dr. Florence Anoruo, Professor and Botanist, South Carolina State University
Jill Cartwright, Hive Fund
Rev. Dallas Conyers, US Climate Action Network
Rev. Corine Mack, Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP
Patricia Parr, Pee Dee Indian Tribe
Loretta Slater, Whitney M. Slater Foundation
Danna Smith, Dogwood Alliance
Varis Woodberry, New Alpha Community Development Corporation

Join us as we expand the reach of women’s voices throughout the US South. We’ll have discussions, networking, and learning opportunities. Sister Love 4 Forests also includes music, poetry, and the stories of women on the frontlines. Tell us your story!

Categories: Community Outdoors

Youth Spoken Word performance w/ Dasan Ahanu

Apr 23 @ 5:30 pm

Atelier Maison & Co.

Congratulations to our Youth Spoken Word Contest winners:

Eva S. — 11th grade at Carolina Day

Tesslyn H. — 8th grade at IC Imagine Public Charter School

Gabriella B. — 11th grade at School of Inquiry and Life Sciences at Asheville (SILSA)

Lily A. — 9th grade at Madison Early College High School

Come experience these talented students perform with artist Dasan Ahanu, Tuesday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Atelier Maison’s showroom. Admission is free; RSVP required. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided.

RSVP to [email protected].

Event location:

Atelier Maison Showroom

121 Sweeten Creek Road, Ste. 50

Asheville, NC 28803

About Dasan Ahanu: Christopher Massenburg, better known as Dasan Ahanu, is a public speaker, organizer, curator, educator, poet, spoken word artist, songwriter, emcee, and loyal hip-hop head born and raised in Raleigh, NC.

Sponsored by Atelier Maison.

Categories: Community Family Fun Writing

Dark City Poets Society Publishing Workshop

Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Black Mountain Library

Join the Dark City Poets Society for a free publishing workshop from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Black Mountain Library,105 N. Dougherty Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711. This workshop will be led by John Himmelheber, editor of Smoky Blue Literary and Arts Magazine, along with Ivy Rosen, editor of Black Mountain Press. Learn tips and tricks on how to get published and what the best practices are for submitting your work for consideration. This workshop is open to all ages, and no registration is required.

Categories: Community Education Poetry Workshops Writing

One Book, One Buncombe: Song Spun Stories with Jennifer Armstrong

Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

Pack Memorial Library

Song Spun Stories with fiddler, singer, poet and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong! Stories of loyalty, betrayal and musical passion inspired by the book: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.

This is a free event geared towards adults and older youth. Light refreshments will be served.

Categories: Community

Stitch n’ Bitch

Apr 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

CONTINUUM ART

Join us for a stitch n’ bitch fiber arts group! Featured in Bold Life Magazine, Alicia Borga owner of @linen_circus, is knowledgeable in knitting, crochet, embroidery, and historical fiber techniques including spinning yarn and traditional darning. Ideal for beginners that need guidance or for the seasoned professionally looking for a social group to craft with!
*potluck snacks and beverages always welcome!

Categories: Art & Craft Community

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

2024 Spring Litter Sweep

Apr 24 all-day

Asheville Area

Participate in the 2024 Spring Sweep!

Be sure to bring sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes, and work clothes that can get dirty. Gloves, safety vests, bags, and tools are provided.

How to Participate in Clean-Up Opportunities

Organize a DIY Community Clean Up

Asheville GreenWorks supports public clean ups as well as DIY cleanups, providing residents with supplies for roadside and neighborhood cleanups. More information regarding these events can be found on their website.

NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep

Volunteers can sign up to participate in the NC Dept of Transportation Spring Litter Sweep. Visit ncdot.gov for more info.

How to report litter

Community members are able to report roadside litter concerns through multiple platforms:

On the Asheville App: “Report Roadside Litter Concern”
Email [email protected].
Call Customer Service: 828-251-1122

Find out more information on City of Asheville Litter Programs

Categories: Community

Catalyst for Change: Volunteer for a Buncombe County Committee

Apr 24 all-day

online w /Buncombe County

Your voice matters, help shape a brighter tomorrow by joining one of our committees.

Early Childhood Committee:

We have multiple vacancies on this committee for a 2-year term beginning 7/1/2024. We are seeking:

one (1) business community or economic development professional
one (1) funder or community investment professional
one (1) pediatrician or medical professional in service to young children
one (1) professor or higher education professional
one (1) member of the public representing the community at large

Strategic Partnership Grant Committee:

More information about both programs is available at www.buncombecounty.org/grants.

If you have any questions about these opportunities, please contact Angelyn Johnson ([email protected]) or Sara Joss ([email protected]).

Apply online: https://boardapplications.buncombecounty.org/

Categories: Community Volunteers

Code Purple: Emergency Weather Program

Apr 24 all-day

Asheville

As cold weather moves into the region, many in our community turn their thoughts to the unhoused population and the additional hardships they face during winter months.

One of the most immediately responsive assets is the Code Purple program.

Driven by community organizations, this effort provides emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness during freezing weather.

The Code Purple program kicks off this year on October 15, 2023 and runs through April 30, 2024. During that time members of the Homeless Coalition will determine when a Code Purple will go into effect. You can find details about the program in the Code Purple Manual

Exciting news about the expansion of services this year.

When a Code Purple Can be called.

Code Purple emergency shelters and services are typically available at 32 degrees or below. A Code Purple may also be enacted this year when temperatures are 33-40 degrees with precipitation.

Additional Beds

ABCCM has 75 beds available between their Veterans Restoration Quarters and Transformation Village sites.

The Salvation Army will also participate this year, adding 16 new Code Purple beds for people who are unhoused to seek shelter in extreme weather

A recorded message will be available at 828.398.6011 confirming that Code Purple is operational and providing information about shelter locations.

How is the City continuing to support this community-driven initiative?

The City of Asheville, once again, agreed to fund 50-thousand dollars of the Code Purple from this year in their annual budget.
ART buses will continue to over free rides to shelters for those in needs
Community Responders will assist in the transport of individuals on an “as needed” basis
The marquee at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center will post messaging indicating when a Code Purple will be or is in effect.

Stay Connected

To join the Homeless Coalition’s distribution list to receive notifications about when Code Purple is called, email [email protected].

Categories: Community

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