Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
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/
Whenever you want!
Supplies available at
2 Sulphur Springs Road
If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.
Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).
Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.
Need to know
Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.
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We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!
This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.
To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORMhttps://grindfestavl.com/
Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC
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FESTIVAL INFORMATION
EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801EVENT SCHEDULE
- Friday (May 24th)
- 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
- 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
- Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
- 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
- Saturday (May 25th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
- Sunday (May 26th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase
*****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****
We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!
FEATURED MINI EVENTS:
Asheville on Bikes
Carnival Rides
Casino Nights
Gospel Music Showcase
Latin Bands
Hiphop AerobicsFEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]
Annual Meeting
Casino Night
Harlem Night
Carnival Ride
Gospel Showcase - Friday (May 24th)
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Spring has sprung, and at the YWCA that means that our talented Nutrition team is cooking up new ways to serve fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables to the children in our Early Learning and Empowerment Child Care programs. We are so grateful to be partnering with the wonderful volunteers who operate Grace Covenant’s Community Garden to receive produce grown specifically for our kitchen! The YWCA has been partnering with Grace Covenant for three years, and we have received over 1000 pounds of healthy, local produce from the garden.
YWCA Nutrition Specialist Melinda Aponte works hard to make the most of the bounty from Grace Covenant, and she also nurtures our own YWCA garden to teach kiddos in our childcare programs healthy habits and get them in the garden. Love the idea of helping to feed children fresh, healthy foods? Volunteer with the YWCA Nutrition team this spring and summer to help out in the YW garden space.
This year’s election will be won by mobilizing voters who want to preserve our democracy and protect the rights of our citizens. Our phone bankers will be reaching out to likely supporters in your precincts who don’t vote on a regular basis. We will also be making separate calls in your precincts to recruit more volunteers for our efforts.
IF YOU HAVE A LAPTOP, PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING IT TO THE PHONE BANK. If you don’t have one, just be sure you bring your personal email login information (User ID & password) and you can use one of our Chromebooks. If you’ve canvassed or phone banked for Democrats in the past, you likely have an Action ID account, so please be sure to bring that login information as well. Of course, you will also need your cell phone.
Phone banking remains one of the best practices for winning elections and our phone banks are designed to reach those voters who rarely pick up their calls. We’ll leave a message on their voice mail, then also text them the same message. When someone does pick up their call, you’ll possibly have a lively conversation because we are targeting supporters!
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Luciano and Carmella Pasquale cordially request the honor of your presence at the wedding reception for their daughter Angelica to Francesco Giovanni! Award-winning Broadway Actor and Director Jimmy Ferraro produces one of the longest-running Musical Comedy Murder Mystery dinner shows in the country! |
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We are currently seeking servers for this “killer” show, where we will be serving a four-course dinner. Volunteers must have prior serving experience and be able to lift up to 25 lbs as there will be a lot of standing and walking involved. As a non-profit organization, we heavily rely on the support of volunteers to make Hendersonville Theatre a thriving place for theatre enthusiasts. We understand and value the importance of your time and for this opportunity, we will be compensating each server with a wage of $7.25/hr. We want you to know that we deeply appreciate your efforts! This event is going to be an unforgettable experience and we would love to have you onboard. If you are interested in serving for us, please reach out to me directly via email at [email protected] for more information. |
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/
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We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!
This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.
To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORMhttps://grindfestavl.com/
Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC
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FESTIVAL INFORMATION
EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801EVENT SCHEDULE
- Friday (May 24th)
- 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
- 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
- Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
- 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
- Saturday (May 25th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
- Sunday (May 26th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase
*****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****
We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!
FEATURED MINI EVENTS:
Asheville on Bikes
Carnival Rides
Casino Nights
Gospel Music Showcase
Latin Bands
Hiphop AerobicsFEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]
Annual Meeting
Casino Night
Harlem Night
Carnival Ride
Gospel Showcase - Friday (May 24th)
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Join us for weekly workdays in the Sand Hill native tree nursery. Tasks vary and often include repotting, weeding, mulching, and other special projects to improve infrastructure and function.
Need to know
Please come dressed in work clothes with close toed shoes. Bring water and sun protection. All other gear and supplies are provided.
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The book that will be discussed in May is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
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Luciano and Carmella Pasquale cordially request the honor of your presence at the wedding reception for their daughter Angelica to Francesco Giovanni! Award-winning Broadway Actor and Director Jimmy Ferraro produces one of the longest-running Musical Comedy Murder Mystery dinner shows in the country! |
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We are currently seeking servers for this “killer” show, where we will be serving a four-course dinner. Volunteers must have prior serving experience and be able to lift up to 25 lbs as there will be a lot of standing and walking involved. As a non-profit organization, we heavily rely on the support of volunteers to make Hendersonville Theatre a thriving place for theatre enthusiasts. We understand and value the importance of your time and for this opportunity, we will be compensating each server with a wage of $7.25/hr. We want you to know that we deeply appreciate your efforts! This event is going to be an unforgettable experience and we would love to have you onboard. If you are interested in serving for us, please reach out to me directly via email at [email protected] for more information. |
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/
Whenever you want!
Supplies available at
2 Sulphur Springs Road
If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.
Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).
Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.
Need to know
Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.
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We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!
This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.
To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORMhttps://grindfestavl.com/
Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC
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FESTIVAL INFORMATION
EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801EVENT SCHEDULE
- Friday (May 24th)
- 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
- 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
- Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
- 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
- Saturday (May 25th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
- Sunday (May 26th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase
*****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****
We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!
FEATURED MINI EVENTS:
Asheville on Bikes
Carnival Rides
Casino Nights
Gospel Music Showcase
Latin Bands
Hiphop AerobicsFEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]
Annual Meeting
Casino Night
Harlem Night
Carnival Ride
Gospel Showcase - Friday (May 24th)
-
Spring has sprung, and at the YWCA that means that our talented Nutrition team is cooking up new ways to serve fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables to the children in our Early Learning and Empowerment Child Care programs. We are so grateful to be partnering with the wonderful volunteers who operate Grace Covenant’s Community Garden to receive produce grown specifically for our kitchen! The YWCA has been partnering with Grace Covenant for three years, and we have received over 1000 pounds of healthy, local produce from the garden.
YWCA Nutrition Specialist Melinda Aponte works hard to make the most of the bounty from Grace Covenant, and she also nurtures our own YWCA garden to teach kiddos in our childcare programs healthy habits and get them in the garden. Love the idea of helping to feed children fresh, healthy foods? Volunteer with the YWCA Nutrition team this spring and summer to help out in the YW garden space.
This year’s election will be won by mobilizing voters who want to preserve our democracy and protect the rights of our citizens. Our phone bankers will be reaching out to likely supporters in your precincts who don’t vote on a regular basis. We will also be making separate calls in your precincts to recruit more volunteers for our efforts.
IF YOU HAVE A LAPTOP, PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING IT TO THE PHONE BANK. If you don’t have one, just be sure you bring your personal email login information (User ID & password) and you can use one of our Chromebooks. If you’ve canvassed or phone banked for Democrats in the past, you likely have an Action ID account, so please be sure to bring that login information as well. Of course, you will also need your cell phone.
Phone banking remains one of the best practices for winning elections and our phone banks are designed to reach those voters who rarely pick up their calls. We’ll leave a message on their voice mail, then also text them the same message. When someone does pick up their call, you’ll possibly have a lively conversation because we are targeting supporters!
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Luciano and Carmella Pasquale cordially request the honor of your presence at the wedding reception for their daughter Angelica to Francesco Giovanni! Award-winning Broadway Actor and Director Jimmy Ferraro produces one of the longest-running Musical Comedy Murder Mystery dinner shows in the country! |
|
We are currently seeking servers for this “killer” show, where we will be serving a four-course dinner. Volunteers must have prior serving experience and be able to lift up to 25 lbs as there will be a lot of standing and walking involved. As a non-profit organization, we heavily rely on the support of volunteers to make Hendersonville Theatre a thriving place for theatre enthusiasts. We understand and value the importance of your time and for this opportunity, we will be compensating each server with a wage of $7.25/hr. We want you to know that we deeply appreciate your efforts! This event is going to be an unforgettable experience and we would love to have you onboard. If you are interested in serving for us, please reach out to me directly via email at [email protected] for more information. |
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/
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We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!
This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.
To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORMhttps://grindfestavl.com/
Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC
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FESTIVAL INFORMATION
EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801EVENT SCHEDULE
- Friday (May 24th)
- 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
- 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
- Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
- 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
- Saturday (May 25th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
- Sunday (May 26th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase
*****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****
We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!
FEATURED MINI EVENTS:
Asheville on Bikes
Carnival Rides
Casino Nights
Gospel Music Showcase
Latin Bands
Hiphop AerobicsFEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]
Annual Meeting
Casino Night
Harlem Night
Carnival Ride
Gospel Showcase - Friday (May 24th)
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Whenever you want!
Supplies available at
2 Sulphur Springs Road
If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.
Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).
Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.
Need to know
Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.
-
We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!
This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.
To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORMhttps://grindfestavl.com/
Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC
-
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801EVENT SCHEDULE
- Friday (May 24th)
- 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
- 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
- Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
- 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
- Saturday (May 25th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
- Sunday (May 26th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase
*****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****
We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!
FEATURED MINI EVENTS:
Asheville on Bikes
Carnival Rides
Casino Nights
Gospel Music Showcase
Latin Bands
Hiphop AerobicsFEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]
Annual Meeting
Casino Night
Harlem Night
Carnival Ride
Gospel Showcase - Friday (May 24th)
-
Spring has sprung, and at the YWCA that means that our talented Nutrition team is cooking up new ways to serve fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables to the children in our Early Learning and Empowerment Child Care programs. We are so grateful to be partnering with the wonderful volunteers who operate Grace Covenant’s Community Garden to receive produce grown specifically for our kitchen! The YWCA has been partnering with Grace Covenant for three years, and we have received over 1000 pounds of healthy, local produce from the garden.
YWCA Nutrition Specialist Melinda Aponte works hard to make the most of the bounty from Grace Covenant, and she also nurtures our own YWCA garden to teach kiddos in our childcare programs healthy habits and get them in the garden. Love the idea of helping to feed children fresh, healthy foods? Volunteer with the YWCA Nutrition team this spring and summer to help out in the YW garden space.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library impacts the pre-literacy skills and school readiness of children under the age of 5 in Buncombe County. The program mails a new, free, age-appropriate book to registered children each month until they turn five years old. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library creates a home library of up to 60 books and instills a love of books and reading from an early age. If you have any questions about the program, please send an email to [email protected].
A national panel of educators selects the Imagination Library titles, which include: The Little Engine that Could, Last Stop on Market Street, Violet the Pilot, As an Oak Tree Grows, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Llama Llama Red Pajama, Look Out Kindergarten, here I come, and many more (take a look at all the titles).
Register your child now!
Program Launch and Expansions
Literacy Together became a Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library affiliate in November 2015 with support from the Buncombe Partnership for Children. Through this program, registered children in Buncombe County receive a free book in the mail each month. Their parents also have the opportunity to attend workshops to learn how to build their children’s early literacy skills. Parents in need of literacy assistance are encouraged to receive tutoring through Literacy Together’s adult programming.
The program served 200 children during the 2015/16 fiscal year. The program expanded to serve 400 children in July 2016, and 600 in August 2017. In July 2018, capacity increased to 1,900 thanks to a special allocation in the North Carolina state budget. We’re now serving 4,600 kids in Buncombe County.
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We’re excited to be approaching this year’s GRINDfest: the celebration of BIPOC business and entrepreneurship. It’s going to be bigger than ever!!!
This event is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.
To sign-up for a specific shift time and role, please visit
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORMhttps://grindfestavl.com/
Depot St, River Arts District, Asheville, NC
-
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
EVENT: GRINDFEST 2024
WHEN: May 24th to May 26th, 2024
WHERE: A.B. Tech Conference Center | 16 Fernihurst Dr. Asheville, NC 28801EVENT SCHEDULE
- Friday (May 24th)
- 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
- 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
- Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
- 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Casino Night
- Saturday (May 25th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station
- Sunday (May 26th)
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase
*****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****
We still have a lot of activities not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!
FEATURED MINI EVENTS:
Asheville on Bikes
Carnival Rides
Casino Nights
Gospel Music Showcase
Latin Bands
Hiphop AerobicsFEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]
Annual Meeting
Casino Night
Harlem Night
Carnival Ride
Gospel Showcase - Friday (May 24th)
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COMIC CON
Did you know that data shows having active male role models in the life of children can breakdown stereotypical gender biases and lead to higher gender equality and empowerment? With that in mind, Buncombe County public libraries is excited to introduce our new Saturday morning story time series, Reading MENtors. This reading initiative encourages men from our local community to celebrate that men love to read. “According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, less than 3% of early childhood educators, including preschool teachers and librarians, are men,” says Enka-Candler Library Branch Manager Erin Parcels. “That means that we have entire generations of children who grew up without a clear idea of what positive male educators are. To see strong literacy practices in children, adults need to model such behavior, which is why we are inviting men with different professions from the local community to share good reading habits to children.”
To help bolster the number of male reading role models, the Enka-Candler Library is inviting men with different professions from all over Buncombe County to share their joy of reading with young patrons. Data shows that having active male role models in children’s lives can break down stereotypical gender biases and lead to higher gender equality and empowerment. Additionally, teaching and modeling reading at an early age vitally important for brain development. “In the first few years of life, more than one million new neural connections are formed every second. Ninety percent of the brain develops by the age of five,” exclaims Librarian Kate Sprate, “Reading plays a pivotal role in setting children up for future social, emotional, and educational success because literacy helps build language, phonological awareness, and comprehension skills.”
This program is open to children of all ages and gender identities. We believe that positive literacy role models are for everyone! Story time will be every other Saturday beginning May 4 at 10:30 a.m., please join us for a story time followed by fun activities! See below for more MENtor story times.
Interested in being a MENtor?
If you know of someone in our community who would be a great Reading MENtor, let us know! Volunteers will read a book and be accompanied by Youth Services Librarian Kate Spratt, who will host a follow-up activity in line with the theme of the story or the person’s career. We love to collaborate, so ideas from volunteers and full participation are welcome. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy reading and sharing the love of reading, are patient, positive, and joyful. To submit a reading MENtor nomination, email [email protected].
Upcoming MENtor story time and acitivity schedule – all story times are at 10:30 a.m.
May 4: Read & Play!
- Jason Hyatt, Director of Buncombe County Public Libraries
- Play-Doh Club preview
- Free book prize
May 18: Music & Movement
- Mike Martinez, LEAF Global Arts #SparktheArtsNC Artist-in-residence, Announcer at Blue Ridge Public Radio, Artist Mentor for StoryCraft
- Musical instrument petting zoo, Build your own instrument, songwriting station
June 1: GOAL!
- Gregg Munn, Director and Head Coach of Mars Hill University Men’s Soccer Team & players
- Soccer obstacle course/warm-up stations
June 15: TBD
June 29: TBD
July 20: Building communities
- David McNair, Rector at St. James Episcopal Church
- LEGO free-build and giant foam block building
Aug. 3: Fun and games
- Mac Stanley and Matt Dixon, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation
- Giant yard game stations and crafts
Aug. 17: Pizza party
- Jack Kirakossian, personal chef and food educator
- Create your own min pizza
Whenever you want!
Supplies available at
2 Sulphur Springs Road
If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.
Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).
Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.
Need to know
Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library impacts the pre-literacy skills and school readiness of children under the age of 5 in Buncombe County. The program mails a new, free, age-appropriate book to registered children each month until they turn five years old. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library creates a home library of up to 60 books and instills a love of books and reading from an early age. If you have any questions about the program, please send an email to [email protected].
A national panel of educators selects the Imagination Library titles, which include: The Little Engine that Could, Last Stop on Market Street, Violet the Pilot, As an Oak Tree Grows, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Llama Llama Red Pajama, Look Out Kindergarten, here I come, and many more (take a look at all the titles).
Register your child now!
Program Launch and Expansions
Literacy Together became a Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library affiliate in November 2015 with support from the Buncombe Partnership for Children. Through this program, registered children in Buncombe County receive a free book in the mail each month. Their parents also have the opportunity to attend workshops to learn how to build their children’s early literacy skills. Parents in need of literacy assistance are encouraged to receive tutoring through Literacy Together’s adult programming.
The program served 200 children during the 2015/16 fiscal year. The program expanded to serve 400 children in July 2016, and 600 in August 2017. In July 2018, capacity increased to 1,900 thanks to a special allocation in the North Carolina state budget. We’re now serving 4,600 kids in 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/