Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Sunday, March 10, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities Womansong Concert Season
Mar 10 all-day
WomanSong

Volunteer Opportunities Available:

Assistance Needed During Concert Season

You don’t have to sing to be apart of the Village! Assist Womansong in carrying out our mission of singing for Joy, Social Justice, and Community this concert season. Volunteer opportunities include Ushers, House Managers, Ticket Sellers/Checkers, Product Sellers, and Stage Managers/Crew. Become a Womanstrong volunteer today!

To become a volunteer, please reach out to Kerry at [email protected].

English Country Dance
Mar 10 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Harvest House Community Center

Our mission is to bring joy to our community by cultivating folk and social dance and music traditions.

Our vision is of people coming together to experience the joy of dance and music.

Monday, March 11, 2024
Adult Classes at the Wortham Center
Mar 11 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

Classes at the Wortham

Prioritize your health and wellness with a revolving series of ongoing classes for lifelong learners in yoga, dance, theatre, and more.

Classes are held in the Henry LaBrun Studio at the Wortham Center at 18 Biltmore Ave. Please access the front courtyard from the breezeway by White Duck Taco. Signs will then direct you to the studio door to the left. Parking information can be found here.

2024 Classes

Gentle Yoga - Open Level
Open Level Contemporary with Stewart/Owen Dance. Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 8:15–9:30 a.m.
Intermediate Contemporary with Stewart/Owen Dance. Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 6–7:30 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities Womansong Concert Season
Mar 11 all-day
WomanSong

Volunteer Opportunities Available:

Assistance Needed During Concert Season

You don’t have to sing to be apart of the Village! Assist Womansong in carrying out our mission of singing for Joy, Social Justice, and Community this concert season. Volunteer opportunities include Ushers, House Managers, Ticket Sellers/Checkers, Product Sellers, and Stage Managers/Crew. Become a Womanstrong volunteer today!

To become a volunteer, please reach out to Kerry at [email protected].

Volunteer with United Way at the Mosaic Realty Art Walk
Mar 11 all-day
Asheville Art Museum
Before you begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?


On Thursday, May 2, from 5-9 p.m., Mosaic Realty will come together with 14 downtown Asheville galleries for the second annual Mosaic Art Walk and Benefit. This free community fundraiser, open to the public, will be hosted by Mosaic Realty, with each gallery highlighting a different local nonprofit.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is seeking volunteers to assist them at their table which will be stationed at the Asheville Art Museum for this event.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with answering questions and guiding participants to where they need to go
  • Hand out flyers on how to become involved in the raffle
  • Help watch over the car that will be raffled off
  • Aid in keeping spaces free of plates and drinks left unattended

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 21 years old or older
  • Volunteers will be stationed inside and outside of the museum
  • All volunteers will need to sign a UWABC waiver when they check in

Skills Required: 

  • Positive and compassionate customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Ability to remain standing for long periods

Attire:

  • Black pants and a black shirt
  • Comfortable, close-toed shoes

Location:

  • Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
BCDP Phone Banking
Mar 11 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Buncombe County Democratic Party HQ

Bring your laptops and fully-charged cellphones for this in-person phone bank session! We will be making calls to increase voter participation throughout Buncombe County during these regularly scheduled phone banks on Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings.

If you don’t have a laptop, we have several at HQ, so just be sure to bring your email login information so we can get you started. If you already have an Action ID User ID & password, bring those as well. (If you don’t have one, we’ll help you get set up with one after you arrive.)

After making calls at HQ, you’ll be encouraged to continue making calls from the comfort of your home afterwards.

We will have plenty of refreshments on hand, and we hope you’ll keep coming back, because this phone banking community is growing and having lots of fun!

Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters welcome!

Monday Night Dance: Community contra dance
Mar 11 @ 8:15 pm – 10:30 pm
St. George's Center for Art and Spirit

Welcome to our weekly community contra dance in West Asheville!  The Monday Night Dance has been around for decades, and we are carrying the torch forward! We are a loving, kind, and safe dance community and highly encourage masking during the dance. No derogatory comments in relation to masking will be tolerated! We encourage non-maskers to mask while partnering with a dancer wearing a mask, or to at least ask if the person would like them to mask while they dance with them.

Practicalities

Time: Contra dancing 8:15–10:30pm, with a beginner lesson starting at 7:45 and a waltz session ending the evening.

Location: St. George’s Center for Art and Spirit, 1 School Rd., Asheville, NC 28806

Cost: $12–$45 sliding scale, CASH ONLY. Please pay as much as you can afford to cover the cost of the wonderful live music, the caller, sound person, rent, and other expenses! ATMs are available at banks on Patton Ave., as well as cash back options at local gas stations and grocery stores.

Requirements: Face masks and sign-in agreeing to the dance’s Safety Guidelines.

Please enter through the front red doors to the sanctuary. Extra parking available in the lots between Moore’s Foot and Ankle and St. George’s (please avoid parking in front of their practice.) This is a scent-free dance. Please bring your own water and water bottle. Beginners are encouraged to attend! Beginner-friendly dances start the contra dancing in lieu of a lesson.

Community Focus

The Monday Night Dance is more than just a dance; the community is deeply rooted. Folks are welcome to sell their wares, like jewelry, dance shoes, dance clothes, pottery, etc. They are also welcome to leave business cards and help wanted or work needed ads. Additionally, the Take Some Leave Some Closet is a new feature of the MND. You can take any clothes, food, produce, feminine products or first aid supplies that we have, and as you are able you can also leave some to replenish. Private times to receive from the closet can also be arranged during the week depending on to the dance organizer’s availability.

Safety

We emphasize safety here at the MND. Mask wearing is strongly encouraged, and courtesy to those choosing to mask is required. No discrimination to those wearing masks will be tolerated! In addition, this is a family and LGBTQ-friendly dance and a safe event for ALL races, ethnicities, genders, ages, shapes, and sizes. Accordingly, no discrimination, inappropriate sexually predatory behavior, racist or discriminatory comments, bullying, or verbal or physical abuse of ANY kind will be tolerated. See our Safety Guidelines for more info.

Volunteers and Donations

Ours is a dance built on volunteerism, and we need your help to survive! Please consider volunteering or becoming a patron by giving a monetary gift. Opening, door and closing help are some of the volunteer jobs available. Those completing their entire shift dance free! Email [email protected] for more info and to sign up. 

Finally, please follow, like and join us on Facebook!

Thanks so much and see you on the dance floor!

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Volunteer at Our VOICE
Mar 12 all-day
Our Voice

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Our greatest need is for advocates who provide emotional support on our 24/7 crisis line and offer hospital accompaniment to survivors of recent assaults. Once volunteers have completed the 20-hour required training, they can sign up for on-call shifts. Volunteers are always on-call with a staff member as backup. In order to protect advocate privacy Our Voice utilizes a call service which routes calls to your personal phone so you can be at home during your shift. Before filling out the application please read over the volunteer advocate position description.

Be a minimum of 18 years old

Have reliable transportation

Have a reliable cell phone

Have reliable internet/email

Take crisis line calls during assigned shifts

Assist callers in crisis and provide clients with appropriate referrals to Our Voice services or other community agencies.

Go to the hospital with survivors after a sexual assault

Respond to hospital accompaniment calls within 30 minutes and provide all survivors of sexual assault information regarding options and procedures.

Take a minimum of 2 shifts each month

Volunteers will be able to sign up for shifts through the schedule on our online portal. Shifts are weekdays 5pm-8am and weekends/holidays 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am.

Participate in continued education at least once a year

Continued education trainings will be offered twice a year and advertised through email and our online portal.

Complete a 20 hour advocate training prior to taking shifts

This training is a requirement in order to maintain advocate privilege. We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 6 months on the crisis line following training.

Volunteer Opportunities Womansong Concert Season
Mar 12 all-day
WomanSong

Volunteer Opportunities Available:

Assistance Needed During Concert Season

You don’t have to sing to be apart of the Village! Assist Womansong in carrying out our mission of singing for Joy, Social Justice, and Community this concert season. Volunteer opportunities include Ushers, House Managers, Ticket Sellers/Checkers, Product Sellers, and Stage Managers/Crew. Become a Womanstrong volunteer today!

To become a volunteer, please reach out to Kerry at [email protected].

BCDP Phone Banking
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Buncombe County Democratic Party HQ

Bring your laptops and fully-charged cellphones for this in-person phone bank session! We will be making calls to increase voter participation throughout Buncombe County during these regularly scheduled phone banks on Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings.

If you don’t have a laptop, we have several at HQ, so just be sure to bring your email login information so we can get you started. If you already have an Action ID User ID & password, bring those as well. (If you don’t have one, we’ll help you get set up with one after you arrive.)

After making calls at HQ, you’ll be encouraged to continue making calls from the comfort of your home afterwards.

We will have plenty of refreshments on hand, and we hope you’ll keep coming back, because this phone banking community is growing and having lots of fun!

Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters welcome!

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Volunteer at Our VOICE
Mar 13 all-day
Our Voice

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Our greatest need is for advocates who provide emotional support on our 24/7 crisis line and offer hospital accompaniment to survivors of recent assaults. Once volunteers have completed the 20-hour required training, they can sign up for on-call shifts. Volunteers are always on-call with a staff member as backup. In order to protect advocate privacy Our Voice utilizes a call service which routes calls to your personal phone so you can be at home during your shift. Before filling out the application please read over the volunteer advocate position description.

Be a minimum of 18 years old

Have reliable transportation

Have a reliable cell phone

Have reliable internet/email

Take crisis line calls during assigned shifts

Assist callers in crisis and provide clients with appropriate referrals to Our Voice services or other community agencies.

Go to the hospital with survivors after a sexual assault

Respond to hospital accompaniment calls within 30 minutes and provide all survivors of sexual assault information regarding options and procedures.

Take a minimum of 2 shifts each month

Volunteers will be able to sign up for shifts through the schedule on our online portal. Shifts are weekdays 5pm-8am and weekends/holidays 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am.

Participate in continued education at least once a year

Continued education trainings will be offered twice a year and advertised through email and our online portal.

Complete a 20 hour advocate training prior to taking shifts

This training is a requirement in order to maintain advocate privilege. We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 6 months on the crisis line following training.

Volunteer Opportunities Womansong Concert Season
Mar 13 all-day
WomanSong

Volunteer Opportunities Available:

Assistance Needed During Concert Season

You don’t have to sing to be apart of the Village! Assist Womansong in carrying out our mission of singing for Joy, Social Justice, and Community this concert season. Volunteer opportunities include Ushers, House Managers, Ticket Sellers/Checkers, Product Sellers, and Stage Managers/Crew. Become a Womanstrong volunteer today!

To become a volunteer, please reach out to Kerry at [email protected].

Volunteer with United Way at the Mosaic Realty Art Walk
Mar 13 all-day
Asheville Art Museum
Before you begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?


On Thursday, May 2, from 5-9 p.m., Mosaic Realty will come together with 14 downtown Asheville galleries for the second annual Mosaic Art Walk and Benefit. This free community fundraiser, open to the public, will be hosted by Mosaic Realty, with each gallery highlighting a different local nonprofit.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is seeking volunteers to assist them at their table which will be stationed at the Asheville Art Museum for this event.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with answering questions and guiding participants to where they need to go
  • Hand out flyers on how to become involved in the raffle
  • Help watch over the car that will be raffled off
  • Aid in keeping spaces free of plates and drinks left unattended

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 21 years old or older
  • Volunteers will be stationed inside and outside of the museum
  • All volunteers will need to sign a UWABC waiver when they check in

Skills Required: 

  • Positive and compassionate customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Ability to remain standing for long periods

Attire:

  • Black pants and a black shirt
  • Comfortable, close-toed shoes

Location:

  • Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
Youth Advocacy Collective Monthly Meeting
Mar 13 @ 9:00 am
Goodwill Career Center

YAC aims to bring together service providers who work with youth (13-24 years old) to encourage networking, collaboration, and awareness.

The goal of the YAC is to bring together service providers who work with youth/young adults (13-24 years old) to encourage networking, collaboration, and awareness. Come as your schedule allows and invite peers who can benefit from attending.

We will meet monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9-10am. Meetings will take place at the Goodwill Career Center at 1616 Patton Avenue unless an alternate location is communicated.

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Questions, comments, or suggestions? Pleae contact:

Kristin Kress – [email protected] or 828-298-9023 ext. 11139

Jordan Meeks – [email protected] or 828-298-9023 ext. 11167

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Please take a moment to complete the survey at the link below so that we can maximize our time together. Thank you for attending!

https://form.jotform.com/233335417259054

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Adult Classes at the Wortham Center
Mar 14 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

Classes at the Wortham

Prioritize your health and wellness with a revolving series of ongoing classes for lifelong learners in yoga, dance, theatre, and more.

Classes are held in the Henry LaBrun Studio at the Wortham Center at 18 Biltmore Ave. Please access the front courtyard from the breezeway by White Duck Taco. Signs will then direct you to the studio door to the left. Parking information can be found here.

2024 Classes

Gentle Yoga - Open Level
Open Level Contemporary with Stewart/Owen Dance. Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 8:15–9:30 a.m.
Intermediate Contemporary with Stewart/Owen Dance. Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 6–7:30 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities Womansong Concert Season
Mar 14 all-day
WomanSong

Volunteer Opportunities Available:

Assistance Needed During Concert Season

You don’t have to sing to be apart of the Village! Assist Womansong in carrying out our mission of singing for Joy, Social Justice, and Community this concert season. Volunteer opportunities include Ushers, House Managers, Ticket Sellers/Checkers, Product Sellers, and Stage Managers/Crew. Become a Womanstrong volunteer today!

To become a volunteer, please reach out to Kerry at [email protected].

Volunteers needed: Buncombe County Board of Elections board meetings
Mar 14 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Volunteers are needed to attend all Buncombe County Board of Elections board meetings. Our presence demonstrates our support for the board, reduces the likelihood of intimidation by election deniers and will insure the board proceedings are documented in a timely manner.

We have a number of members attending these meetings, and they alternate who will be taking notes. Please sign up if you’re willing to attend and take a turn with note-taking.

As the March 5th primary nears, you’ll see that board meetings are long and we are not expecting anyone to stay beyond 2 hours. We are encouraging our attendees to coordinate shifts with each other. Please sign up for the days you can attend and plan for some flexibility please.

This is such an important contribution to protecting our democracy and honoring Buncombe County’s excellent Board of Elections!

Old Farmer’s Ball Thursday Dance
Mar 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bryson Gym Warren Wilson College

Our Thursday Dance

This dance is fragrance-free (no perfume, cologne, strong deodorant, etc.), out of respect for those with sensitivities.

Schedule

  • Every Thursday night (except as indicated on the calendar)
  • Beginner lesson at 7:30 pm (advanced dancers are welcome to help out during the lesson!)
  • Dance 8 pm – 11 pm

Cost

  • Non-members: $12
  • OFB Members: $10
  • Warren Wilson community: $1

If this is your first time dancing with us, your second dance is free!

Friday, March 15, 2024
Adult Classes at the Wortham Center
Mar 15 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

Classes at the Wortham

Prioritize your health and wellness with a revolving series of ongoing classes for lifelong learners in yoga, dance, theatre, and more.

Classes are held in the Henry LaBrun Studio at the Wortham Center at 18 Biltmore Ave. Please access the front courtyard from the breezeway by White Duck Taco. Signs will then direct you to the studio door to the left. Parking information can be found here.

2024 Classes

Gentle Yoga - Open Level
Open Level Contemporary with Stewart/Owen Dance. Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 8:15–9:30 a.m.
Intermediate Contemporary with Stewart/Owen Dance. Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 6–7:30 p.m.
Volunteer at Our VOICE
Mar 15 all-day
Our Voice

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Our greatest need is for advocates who provide emotional support on our 24/7 crisis line and offer hospital accompaniment to survivors of recent assaults. Once volunteers have completed the 20-hour required training, they can sign up for on-call shifts. Volunteers are always on-call with a staff member as backup. In order to protect advocate privacy Our Voice utilizes a call service which routes calls to your personal phone so you can be at home during your shift. Before filling out the application please read over the volunteer advocate position description.

Be a minimum of 18 years old

Have reliable transportation

Have a reliable cell phone

Have reliable internet/email

Take crisis line calls during assigned shifts

Assist callers in crisis and provide clients with appropriate referrals to Our Voice services or other community agencies.

Go to the hospital with survivors after a sexual assault

Respond to hospital accompaniment calls within 30 minutes and provide all survivors of sexual assault information regarding options and procedures.

Take a minimum of 2 shifts each month

Volunteers will be able to sign up for shifts through the schedule on our online portal. Shifts are weekdays 5pm-8am and weekends/holidays 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am.

Participate in continued education at least once a year

Continued education trainings will be offered twice a year and advertised through email and our online portal.

Complete a 20 hour advocate training prior to taking shifts

This training is a requirement in order to maintain advocate privilege. We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 6 months on the crisis line following training.

Volunteer Opportunities Womansong Concert Season
Mar 15 all-day
WomanSong

Volunteer Opportunities Available:

Assistance Needed During Concert Season

You don’t have to sing to be apart of the Village! Assist Womansong in carrying out our mission of singing for Joy, Social Justice, and Community this concert season. Volunteer opportunities include Ushers, House Managers, Ticket Sellers/Checkers, Product Sellers, and Stage Managers/Crew. Become a Womanstrong volunteer today!

To become a volunteer, please reach out to Kerry at [email protected].

Volunteer with United Way at the Mosaic Realty Art Walk
Mar 15 all-day
Asheville Art Museum
Before you begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?


On Thursday, May 2, from 5-9 p.m., Mosaic Realty will come together with 14 downtown Asheville galleries for the second annual Mosaic Art Walk and Benefit. This free community fundraiser, open to the public, will be hosted by Mosaic Realty, with each gallery highlighting a different local nonprofit.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is seeking volunteers to assist them at their table which will be stationed at the Asheville Art Museum for this event.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with answering questions and guiding participants to where they need to go
  • Hand out flyers on how to become involved in the raffle
  • Help watch over the car that will be raffled off
  • Aid in keeping spaces free of plates and drinks left unattended

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 21 years old or older
  • Volunteers will be stationed inside and outside of the museum
  • All volunteers will need to sign a UWABC waiver when they check in

Skills Required: 

  • Positive and compassionate customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Ability to remain standing for long periods

Attire:

  • Black pants and a black shirt
  • Comfortable, close-toed shoes

Location:

  • Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Adult Classes at the Wortham Center
Mar 16 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

Classes at the Wortham

Prioritize your health and wellness with a revolving series of ongoing classes for lifelong learners in yoga, dance, theatre, and more.

Classes are held in the Henry LaBrun Studio at the Wortham Center at 18 Biltmore Ave. Please access the front courtyard from the breezeway by White Duck Taco. Signs will then direct you to the studio door to the left. Parking information can be found here.

2024 Classes

Gentle Yoga - Open Level
Open Level Contemporary with Stewart/Owen Dance. Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 8:15–9:30 a.m.
Intermediate Contemporary with Stewart/Owen Dance. Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 6–7:30 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities Womansong Concert Season
Mar 16 all-day
WomanSong

Volunteer Opportunities Available:

Assistance Needed During Concert Season

You don’t have to sing to be apart of the Village! Assist Womansong in carrying out our mission of singing for Joy, Social Justice, and Community this concert season. Volunteer opportunities include Ushers, House Managers, Ticket Sellers/Checkers, Product Sellers, and Stage Managers/Crew. Become a Womanstrong volunteer today!

To become a volunteer, please reach out to Kerry at [email protected].

Firefly Gathering’s Spring Equinox Mini-Fly
Mar 16 @ 4:00 pm
One World Brewing West

Celebrate the start of Spring with Firefly Gathering! Join us in the daytime for Earthskills demos, live music, and local flavors, then dance the night away with our after-hour DJ sets. Learn more and get your tickets today at www.fireflygathering.org

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Full Description:

Tickets are going fast for this community celebration! This experience shares a taste of everything that Firefly is known for: earthskills, expert instructors, live music, local flavors…and ample time to dance! With day and night-time offerings, this Mini-Fly has something for everyone.

Bring the whole family during the day for Earthskill demos with our expert instructors, and enjoy live music, a traditional Cherokee Indian dinner, and all the craft beverages that One World Brewing has to offer while you’re there (dinner and drinks available for purchase from vendors)! As the sun goes down, bust out those dancing shoes and join us for our DJ Dance Party with DJ Lakesolace from 8pm – 10pm and DJ Meticulus from 10pm – 12pm (21+ ONLY).

Our ticket options give you the flexibility to join for all or part of the event, with full event tickets starting at just $29. Join us on March 16th at One World Brewing West through the ticket link below. We can’t wait to dance in the Equinox with you!

Additional Info:

Here’s our schedule for the day:

4PM – 7PM: Earthskills Demos with Grant Adkisson, Josh Barnwell, Jessica Kaufman, Tyler Lavenburg and Luke McLaughlin.
5PM – 8:30PM: Traditional Cherokee Indian Dinner (available for purchase at the event; sliding scale $20-40)
6:30PM – 8PM: Live Music Set with Auram
8PM – 12AM: DJ Dance Party (21+ only)

Sunday, March 17, 2024
Adult Classes at the Wortham Center
Mar 17 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

Classes at the Wortham

Prioritize your health and wellness with a revolving series of ongoing classes for lifelong learners in yoga, dance, theatre, and more.

Classes are held in the Henry LaBrun Studio at the Wortham Center at 18 Biltmore Ave. Please access the front courtyard from the breezeway by White Duck Taco. Signs will then direct you to the studio door to the left. Parking information can be found here.

2024 Classes

Gentle Yoga - Open Level
Open Level Contemporary with Stewart/Owen Dance. Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 8:15–9:30 a.m.
Intermediate Contemporary with Stewart/Owen Dance. Wednesdays, January 10–April 24, 6–7:30 p.m.
Family Dance
Mar 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Harvest House Community Center

Old Farmer’s Ball hosts family dances and waltzes at the Harvest House Community Center.

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to bring joy to our community by cultivating folk and social dance and music traditions.

Our vision is of people coming together to experience the joy of dance and music.

Values

  • Welcoming – A safe and inviting space for dancers, musicians, and callers.
  • Community – We value respect, inclusiveness, diversity, consent, and multigenerational interaction.
  • Ownership – Volunteer investment in the organization.
  • Joy/Smiles – Presence in the moment.
  • Development – Artistic growth and skill of callers, musicians, and dancers.
Monday, March 18, 2024
March for Meals 2024
Mar 18 all-day
Council on Aging for Henderson County office

The annual March for Meals campaign commemorates the historic day in March 1972 when President Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older.

The event will feature staff, volunteers and community leaders speaking about the importance of addressing senior hunger and isolation, followed by a Proclamation from the Mayor of Hendersonville, and ending with packing that day’s meals for drivers to deliver to homebound seniors throughout the County. Participants have the opportunity to take part in a ride-along with a Meals on Wheels driver and get a hands-on look at the impact of this vital program.

This campaign arrives at a pressing time for Henderson County’s Meals on Wheels service. Demand continues to exceed available financial resources. This issue is magnified by the pending loss of COVID-related funds at the end of this fiscal year. In response, COAHC recently had to make the difficult decision to stop accepting clients beyond their current funding capacity, resulting in a waitlist of over 100 homebound seniors, with an average wait time of at least 6 months before receiving service. This means that there are dozens of seniors in our community who are unable to access the vital support they desperately need to age in place

Volunteer with United Way at the Mosaic Realty Art Walk
Mar 18 all-day
Asheville Art Museum
Before you begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?


On Thursday, May 2, from 5-9 p.m., Mosaic Realty will come together with 14 downtown Asheville galleries for the second annual Mosaic Art Walk and Benefit. This free community fundraiser, open to the public, will be hosted by Mosaic Realty, with each gallery highlighting a different local nonprofit.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is seeking volunteers to assist them at their table which will be stationed at the Asheville Art Museum for this event.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with answering questions and guiding participants to where they need to go
  • Hand out flyers on how to become involved in the raffle
  • Help watch over the car that will be raffled off
  • Aid in keeping spaces free of plates and drinks left unattended

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 21 years old or older
  • Volunteers will be stationed inside and outside of the museum
  • All volunteers will need to sign a UWABC waiver when they check in

Skills Required: 

  • Positive and compassionate customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Ability to remain standing for long periods

Attire:

  • Black pants and a black shirt
  • Comfortable, close-toed shoes

Location:

  • Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
BCDP Phone Banking
Mar 18 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Buncombe County Democratic Party HQ

Bring your laptops and fully-charged cellphones for this in-person phone bank session! We will be making calls to increase voter participation throughout Buncombe County during these regularly scheduled phone banks on Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings.

If you don’t have a laptop, we have several at HQ, so just be sure to bring your email login information so we can get you started. If you already have an Action ID User ID & password, bring those as well. (If you don’t have one, we’ll help you get set up with one after you arrive.)

After making calls at HQ, you’ll be encouraged to continue making calls from the comfort of your home afterwards.

We will have plenty of refreshments on hand, and we hope you’ll keep coming back, because this phone banking community is growing and having lots of fun!

Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters welcome!