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Celebrate Arbor Day with Asheville GreenWorks by helping us plant 100 trees in the Hardesty Lane Nursery!
Need to know
We will provide all gear and tools for the project. Bring water, sun protection, and wear pants and closed toed shoes. Parking is roadside at the nursery and a portable restroom will be available on site.
Klondyke Native Pollinator Planting
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Klondyke Apartments
Join our planting day at Klondyke Apartments! We will be working with volunteers and community members to plant the roundabout with native pollinator plants.
The Apartments are located at 500 Montford Ave, Asheville. If you drive to the end of Montford Ave there is a turn in on the right to the apartments at the dead end. Once in the complex, stay to your left and you can’t miss the big roundabout where we will be planting. Park in the lot to the right (as you enter) of the roundabout.
Asheville GreenWorks will supply shovels, trowels, gloves, and light snacks.
Smoky Mountain Relay
Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Join racers and spectators for a celebration and after party at Big Wesser!
About the Race
A scenic, wild, team adventure in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the Smoky Mountain Relay is an adventure that is not to be missed. This course will challenge you and your friends with tough legs and reward you with stories to last a lifetime. Choose from 6 person, 9 person, or 12 person teams to split up the 36 legs.
The 200-mile+ course begins at the Pink Beds Trail Loop picnic area just outside of Brevard, NC In the Pisgah National Forest and ends on our main campus in Bryson City.
Book your lodging at one of our overnight options including: platform tents, the Basecamp bunkhouse, luxury Cabins, and the Dogwood Motel. Learn more about our lodging options here.
Spring Out with Asheville on Bikes
Apr 29 @ 1:30 pm
Wedge at Foundation
Spring Out with Asheville on Bikes at the Wedge at Foundation on Saturday, April 29th. This year’s event includes:
A Pop-Up Bike Park sponsored by Kid Cycle Club & Yuba Bikes Demos!
The annual community ride includes, Yuba e-bikes demos, a pop-up bike park sponsored by Kid Cycle Club and 3 routes options designed to suit the needs of a variety of riders.
Spring Out:
1:30pm – 5pm: Pop-Up Bike Park sponsored by Kid Cycle Club & Yuba Bikes Demos!
2:30pm – 3pm: Ride Gathers
3pm: Ride Departs
4pm – 5pm: Staggered return to Wedge
5pm – 7pm: Continued bicycle frolic
Blue Ridge Roller Derby: Bloom and Doom Double Header
Apr 29 @ 4:00 pm
Smoky Mountain Event Center
Blue Ridge Roller Derby kicks off their competitive season with a bout against Charlotte Roller Derby on April 29 at the Smoky Mountain Event Center in Waynesville.
Come check out all the fun and action while supporting Asheville’s roller derby team!
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door and are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 12-18 and Free for kids 11 and under.
Connect Beyond Volunteer Opportunities
Apr 29 @ 8:00 pm
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville
We have three opportunities for you to help Connect Beyond AND see some music! We need volunteers to assist with wristbands for three shows this summer at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in Downtown Asheville, N.C. Shifts are roughly (3) hours and all participating volunteers will also receive (1) free ticket to stay after and watch the show. The following dates and shows are available:
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
Apr 30 – Apr 29 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.
Join us for free trainings starting March 21st
Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)
• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training. • All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.
The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge
Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.
Registration fee:
$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd
$40 – April 3-30
$45 – Late Registration May 1-5
NOC Paddling School
Apr 30 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Voted “Best Place to Learn” by Outside, NOC Paddling School has taught more paddlers than anyone else, with 50 years of experience going into every class. Our commitment to the sport and to providing the best possible instruction has not waivered. So come and let us be your respected and experienced instructor.
We have three opportunities for you to help Connect Beyond AND see some music! We need volunteers to assist with wristbands for three shows this summer at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in Downtown Asheville, N.C. Shifts are roughly (3) hours and all participating volunteers will also receive (1) free ticket to stay after and watch the show. The following dates and shows are available:
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
May 1 – Apr 30 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.
Join us for free trainings starting March 21st
Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)
• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training. • All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.
The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge
Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.
Registration fee:
$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd
$40 – April 3-30
$45 – Late Registration May 1-5
Dogwood Alliance Ambassador Meeting
May 1 @ 6:00 pm
online w/ Dogwood Alliance
We need inspired, compassionate Ambassadors. You can help to spread the word and speak truth to power. You can help us grow the movement to protect Southern forests and communities from destructive industrial logging.
By signing up to be an Ambassador, you’ll receive:
Regular updates
Exclusive event invitations
Opportunities to shape this important work
Connect Beyond Volunteer Opportunities
May 1 @ 8:00 pm
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville
We have three opportunities for you to help Connect Beyond AND see some music! We need volunteers to assist with wristbands for three shows this summer at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in Downtown Asheville, N.C. Shifts are roughly (3) hours and all participating volunteers will also receive (1) free ticket to stay after and watch the show. The following dates and shows are available:
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
May 2 – May 1 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.
Join us for free trainings starting March 21st
Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)
• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training. • All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.
The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge
Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.
Registration fee:
$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd
$40 – April 3-30
$45 – Late Registration May 1-5
Tree Nursery Workdays
May 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sand Hill Tree Nursery
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.
AVL on Bikes Spring Out
May 2 @ 1:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Wedge Brewery at Foundation
here’s a link to the event for more info: https://ridewithgps.com/events/205172-spring-out-23#routes/41972013/preview
Join Mark & I for the Main Ride (you may also choose to do the short ride, 3.3 miles and meet up with us after!): 8.8 miles of a mix of bike lanes, greenways, and protected bike lanes plus a variety of neighbor slow streets and active urban streets with a few climbs.
We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing. We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities. Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Assist with serving snacks
Interact with children during activity time
Supervise games and outdoor free time
For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration
Requirements:
Background check
Orientation booklets will be provided
Masks are required if unvaccinated
Asheville Tourists vs. Greenville Drive
May 2 @ 6:00 pm
Get BOGO GA Adult Tickets with promo code INGLES when you buy online.
Connect Beyond Volunteer Opportunities
May 2 @ 8:00 pm
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville
We have three opportunities for you to help Connect Beyond AND see some music! We need volunteers to assist with wristbands for three shows this summer at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in Downtown Asheville, N.C. Shifts are roughly (3) hours and all participating volunteers will also receive (1) free ticket to stay after and watch the show. The following dates and shows are available:
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
May 3 – May 2 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.
Join us for free trainings starting March 21st
Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)
• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training. • All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.
The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge
Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.
Registration fee:
$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd
$40 – April 3-30
$45 – Late Registration May 1-5
Asheville Tourists vs. Greenville Drive
May 3 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field
Your four-legged friends love baseball too! Be sure to join us for Doggies at the Diamond presented by Patton Ave. Pet Co.
Connect Beyond Volunteer Opportunities
May 3 @ 8:00 pm
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville
We have three opportunities for you to help Connect Beyond AND see some music! We need volunteers to assist with wristbands for three shows this summer at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in Downtown Asheville, N.C. Shifts are roughly (3) hours and all participating volunteers will also receive (1) free ticket to stay after and watch the show. The following dates and shows are available:
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
May 4 – May 3 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.
Join us for free trainings starting March 21st
Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)
• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training. • All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.
The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge
Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.
We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing. We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities. Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Assist with serving snacks
Interact with children during activity time
Supervise games and outdoor free time
For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration
Requirements:
Background check
Orientation booklets will be provided
Masks are required if unvaccinated
Asheville Tourists vs. Greenville Drive
May 4 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field
Join us for Thirsty Thursday presented by Catawba Brewing Co. and 105.9 The Mountain. $1 Domestic Beer, $1 Coca-Cola and $3 Craft Beer.
Connect Beyond Volunteer Opportunities
May 4 @ 8:00 pm
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville
We have three opportunities for you to help Connect Beyond AND see some music! We need volunteers to assist with wristbands for three shows this summer at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in Downtown Asheville, N.C. Shifts are roughly (3) hours and all participating volunteers will also receive (1) free ticket to stay after and watch the show. The following dates and shows are available:
Chamber Challenge: Asheville’s Annual 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness Registration Open
May 5 – May 4 all-day
online
Grab your colleagues, your friends, even your family, and celebrate workplace wellness in this fun 5k. You might walk every step or sprint to the finish – either way we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register by April 2 for early registration rates, and by April 16 to get your race shirt.
Join us for free trainings starting March 21st
Hosted by the YMCA of Western North Carolina
Tuesdays starting March 21st • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Asheville Chamber parking lot top level (36 Montford Ave.)
• Open to everyone: share this info with co-workers or another business and encourage them to join a training. • All fitness levels welcome: from first-time 5k walkers to active runners who want to improve.
The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!
Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge
Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.
Registration fee:
$35 – Early Registration until April 2rd
$40 – April 3-30
$45 – Late Registration May 1-5
NOC Paddling School
May 5 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Voted “Best Place to Learn” by Outside, NOC Paddling School has taught more paddlers than anyone else, with 50 years of experience going into every class. Our commitment to the sport and to providing the best possible instruction has not waivered. So come and let us be your respected and experienced instructor.
The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge! Join in virtually or sign up for the in-person event on May 5th.
Register for the 2023 Chamber Challenge
Register by April 16th for your free race shirt. After April 16th, limited quantities of shirts may be available for $10.
Registration fee:
$35 – Early Registration until April 2nd
$40 – April 3-30
$45 – Late Registration May 1-5
Asheville Tourists vs. Greenville Drive — Fireworks Night
May 5 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field
$1 Hot Dogs presented by Blossman Gas and Mix 96.5
Post Game Fireworks Show presented by Ingles!
Connect Beyond Volunteer Opportunities
May 5 @ 8:00 pm
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville
We have three opportunities for you to help Connect Beyond AND see some music! We need volunteers to assist with wristbands for three shows this summer at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in Downtown Asheville, N.C. Shifts are roughly (3) hours and all participating volunteers will also receive (1) free ticket to stay after and watch the show. The following dates and shows are available:
