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.

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Sunday, February 20, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 20 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

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Categories: Bookclubs Holiday
Monday, February 21, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 21 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

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Categories: Bookclubs Holiday
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 22 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

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Categories: Bookclubs Holiday
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 23 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

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Categories: Bookclubs Holiday
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 24 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

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Categories: Bookclubs Holiday
Friday, February 25, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 25 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

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Categories: Bookclubs Holiday
Winter Yoga on the Mountain Hikes
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Bearwallow Mountain Trail

Winter Yoga on the Mountain Hikes

Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with yourself as you relax into the wisdom and beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with yourself as you relax into the wisdom and beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 3hrs, 2 miles, all-levels yoga, guided meditation, and panoramic views…just 30 mins from downtown Asheville!

Take time away in nature to breathe deep, relax, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our wild places! Enjoy a 2-mile round trip hike along an easy/moderate trail to a mountaintop with stunning panoramic views then settle in for an hour of yoga for all levels on the summit. The full experience takes approximately 3 hours and the trail head is only 30 mins from downtown Asheville so you’ll have plenty of time to explore the town too!

Enjoy wide open spaces, fresh mountain air, and endless views. We’ll bring the mats. You bring your spirit of adventure!

Prefer a private adventure? Sunset, Morning, and Afternoon hikes are available daily year round for private groups…even if you’re a solo adventurer!

Traveling with a group? Discounts available for parties of 6+

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Categories: Hiking Yoga
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 26 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

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Categories: Bookclubs Holiday
Winter Yoga on the Mountain Hikes
Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Bearwallow Mountain Trail

Winter Yoga on the Mountain Hikes

Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with yourself as you relax into the wisdom and beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with yourself as you relax into the wisdom and beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 3hrs, 2 miles, all-levels yoga, guided meditation, and panoramic views…just 30 mins from downtown Asheville!

Take time away in nature to breathe deep, relax, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our wild places! Enjoy a 2-mile round trip hike along an easy/moderate trail to a mountaintop with stunning panoramic views then settle in for an hour of yoga for all levels on the summit. The full experience takes approximately 3 hours and the trail head is only 30 mins from downtown Asheville so you’ll have plenty of time to explore the town too!

Enjoy wide open spaces, fresh mountain air, and endless views. We’ll bring the mats. You bring your spirit of adventure!

Prefer a private adventure? Sunset, Morning, and Afternoon hikes are available daily year round for private groups…even if you’re a solo adventurer!

Traveling with a group? Discounts available for parties of 6+

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Categories: Hiking Yoga
Mardi Gras + King Cake 10W-40 Release
Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing
  • Enjoy the new beer brewed with coffee, chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon + pecans and celebrate the Carnival season with live music.
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Categories: Food & Drink Holiday
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 27 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

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Categories: Bookclubs Holiday
Winter Yoga on the Mountain Hikes
Feb 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Bearwallow Mountain Trail

Winter Yoga on the Mountain Hikes

Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with yourself as you relax into the wisdom and beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with yourself as you relax into the wisdom and beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 3hrs, 2 miles, all-levels yoga, guided meditation, and panoramic views…just 30 mins from downtown Asheville!

Take time away in nature to breathe deep, relax, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our wild places! Enjoy a 2-mile round trip hike along an easy/moderate trail to a mountaintop with stunning panoramic views then settle in for an hour of yoga for all levels on the summit. The full experience takes approximately 3 hours and the trail head is only 30 mins from downtown Asheville so you’ll have plenty of time to explore the town too!

Enjoy wide open spaces, fresh mountain air, and endless views. We’ll bring the mats. You bring your spirit of adventure!

Prefer a private adventure? Sunset, Morning, and Afternoon hikes are available daily year round for private groups…even if you’re a solo adventurer!

Traveling with a group? Discounts available for parties of 6+

Read more
Categories: Hiking Yoga
Monday, February 28, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 28 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

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Categories: Bookclubs Holiday
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
King Cake Ice Cream
Mar 1 all-day
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Ashley has a new and improved recipe for this flavor, which she has described as a cross between cinnamon roll and cheesecake with little swirls of color. It is made with bits of her from-scratch king cake and each pint includes a “baby”

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Categories: Food & Drink Holiday
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Orientation: Valley History Explorer Hiking Series
Mar 3 @ 6:00 pm
Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center

Join us for an orientation to the Museum’s VALLEY HISTORY EXPLORER HIKING SERIES, which consists of 8 hikes to historic locations around the Swannanoa Valley, one in each of our communities. The hour-long orientation will cover specifics of each hike. The orientation will take place at the Swannanoa Valley Museum at 223 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711. 

This series was developed to introduce the significant history of the region to visitors and residents of the Swannanoa Valley through moderate, approximately 3-mile hikes to historic locations. More information…

Hikes generally occur on the 2nd Saturday of each month (March – October) at 9:00am and meet at the Museum. Each hiker will receive a punch card that serves as a log and validation of the completion of each hike.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022 HIKING SERIES IS NOW CLOSED. Please e-mail [email protected] with any inquiries. 

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Categories: Hiking
Saturday, March 5, 2022
MakeHER Market
Mar 5 all-day
Reynolds Village

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2022
with
The MakeHER Market at Reynolds Village

The MakeHER Market returns on Saturday, March 5th in celebration of International Women’s Day in a new location at Reynolds Village in North Asheville.

The debut event was held in 2019 as a way to highlight and create connections between the talented community of Asheville female entrepreneurs. International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated worldwide in early March to honor the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Among its missions, IWD 2022 strives to “imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.”

The 2022 MakeHER Market will raise money for HelpMate and feature 20 female, independent creatives, makers and designers and their unique, hand crafted goods. Fair Trade coffee, jewelry and home décor as well as locally made art, accessories and botanicals will be available to purchase. Created and organized by Fair Trade companies Incite Coffee Co. and Maadili Collective, as well as Hello, Gorgeous! Professional Bra Fitting & More, all women-owned, local Asheville companies. In addition to shopping for local vendor goods, guests can donate to the Hello Gorgeous! Bra Drive for HelpMate, a year-round program to provide courageous survivors with bra fittings and gently loved, cleaned, and curated bras. The MakeHER Market event aims to honor the empowerment and enterprising ventures of diverse women locally and abroad.

All participating vendors will be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and the event will follow the Buncombe County mandates for Covid protocols for all guests.

Event hours are 11am to 5pm, admission is free and families are welcome.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeHERmarket

WHAT: The MakeHER Market
WHERE: 61 North Merrimon Avenue, Suite 107, North Asheville
WHEN: Saturday, March 5th, 11-5pm. Rain or shine.

#IWD2022 #BreaktheBias

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Categories: Art & Craft Community Donations Family Fun Farmers Market Festivals Holiday Market
WHITE HORSE LIVE: New Year’s Eve with The Riccardis
Mar 5 @ 12:00 am – 12:00 pm
White Horse Black Mountain
WHITE HORSE LIVE: New Year's Eve with The Riccardis

With over 65 million views on social media, Sandy and Richard Riccardi have been snarkastically encouraging the nation in song and satire the last several years, and look forward to making you laugh and hope again! Join us for a celebration of a new year.

Sandy and Richard Riccardi have been taking on the political world with their patented blend of comedy cabaret and socio-relevant lyrics since their first viral video, “Hockey Mama For Obama” back in the simpler times of 2008. They have continued to entertain over 60 million viewers with hits like “Tiki Torch Nazis,” “The Boy From Mar-a-Lago,” and most recently Sandy was featured on the Roy Zimmerman mega-hit “The Liar Tweets Tonight.”

Join us as we welcome Sandy and Richard back to White Horse for a special New Year’s Eve performance to guarantee laughter as pandemic-monium stretches into another year.

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Categories: Food & Drink Holiday Music
Monday, March 7, 2022
Hike with a Naturalist Time: Mondays in March
Mar 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

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Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks’ six trails with a naturalist. Watch the transformation from winter to spring on this educational excursion. You may even learn some of the Parks’ history as well. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts.

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Categories: Hiking Outdoors
Monday, March 14, 2022
Hike with a Naturalist Time: Mondays in March
Mar 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

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Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks’ six trails with a naturalist. Watch the transformation from winter to spring on this educational excursion. You may even learn some of the Parks’ history as well. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts.

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Categories: Hiking Outdoors
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Be a Social Leprechaun – Partnership event at Mojo Coworking
Mar 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mojo Coworking Asheville
Be a Social Leprechaun - Partnership event at Mojo Coworking

Get your green on! This will be a fun partnership social event at Mojo Coworking’s fabulous event space. Mojo is Asheville’s original coworking space and they have recently moved to beautiful new digs on Broadway St.

Event beverages will be sponsored by Hi-Wire Brewing, which happened to be incubated once upon a time at Mojo. HUGE thanks to Hi-Wire for sharing their super suds.

Mojo has an impressive event space on the first floor below their office on the corner of Broadway and Woodfin streets.

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Categories: Community Food & Drink Holiday
Friday, March 18, 2022
Worm Moon Hike
Mar 18 @ 6:00 pm
SAHC Community Farm

Celebrate the Full Worm Moon with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy! The full moon is called Worm Moon in March because the ground begins to thaw, and earthworms reappear. The softer ground also allows plant life to emerge from its winter slumber. On Friday, March 18th, we will take in the beginnings of the growing season with a beautiful hike at our Community Farm. Participants will hike around the farm’s Discovery Trail before enjoying a beautiful sunset and moonrise from our very own Event Center. As we hike, we will learn about nutrient cycling and the importance of vermiculture.

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: Moderate, several inclines present on the trail.
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Categories: Hiking
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Peachful Partnership Hike with HBC
Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Clyde NC

Time: Starting at 10 am

Where: Clyde, NC

Distance: 2.3 miles

Difficulty: Moderate. 530 ft of elevation gain in 1.15 miles.

Cost: $10 for non-members, Free for SAHC Members

Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Highland Brewing Company on Saturday, March 19 for a hike celebrating the release of Highland’s Peachful Ale. Participants will travel across two SAHC owned properties in the Crabtree Community of Haywood County. These properties account for 292 acres of land and over 15,000 linear feet of stream corridor protected forever.

Both properties combine productive agricultural land with valuable wildlife habitats and breathtaking scenic views. Hikers will have a short, but steep, climb to the top where one of the best views on all SAHC owned properties awaits us. Along the way, we will be discussing the importance of our farmland protection program.

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

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Categories: Hiking
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
Mar 19 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Downtown Weaverville

Join us in Downtown Weaverville from 2pm – 7pm for food, drink, and fun in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day! The Block Party will occupy sections of Florida Avenue and Merchant’s Alley. The party will feature food vendors, a costume contest, Irish inspired beer and cocktails, music, a raffle, and more.

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Categories: Food & Drink Holiday Music Outdoors
25th Anniversary Party at the Mansion
Mar 19 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Green Man Brewery

Green Man’s 25th Anniversary Celebration! Music Festival on St. Patrick’s day and throughout the weekend. Thursday focuses on Dirty Jack’s, Green Man’s original location; featuring the bands Supper Club, Father Son Picnic, Jeb Rogers Band, and Skunk Ruckus all inside our original taproom! Friday will have a smaller street festival feel with two local DJ’s at the Green Mansion, featuring Dj Meow Meow and DJ lyric. Saturday is the big street festival blow out! Featuring the bands Patrick Dodd, Red Clay Revival, and Empire Strikes Brass. Every day is totally free to attend and focuses on supporting the Asheville community through the WNC Bridge Foundation along with other local vendors, food trucks, and community organizations.

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Categories: Food & Drink Holiday Music
Screaming J’s Spring Equinox Boogie
Mar 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
One World Brewing West

This lovely lil’ hint 🌱🌞 🐛of Spring is finally upon us.. 🌼 what does that call for, you may ask yo’self?? ✨🍀💓🍀💫 it’s high time we all get lucky & get together 👒to BooGie til’ we drop🤩 so bring your smile & maybe some good friends, too🔥 🎹🎶 cuz we can’t hardly wait to celebrate life again with YOU’s‼️(if you grab some tixs in advance you save $12 in advance/$15 at the door) 🙌

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Categories: Food & Drink Holiday Music
Sunday, March 20, 2022
St. Patty’s Day Charcuterie Workshop hosted by Asheville Charcuterie Co.
Mar 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Catawba Brewing Biltmore Village

St. Patty's Day Charcuterie Workshop hosted by Asheville Charcuterie Co.

That’s right! Catawba has partnered up with AVL Charcuterie Co. for a Charcuterie Board Making Class! Grab a beer and head to the private back room where you’ll learn how to make a charcuterie board with Lindsey from AVL Charcuterie Co.

Asheville Charcuterie Co. will take you through the process step by step on how to make a gorgeous board to impress your family and friends. Eat your board after the class or take it home to share!

Tickets are $55 per person and each individual will receive their own board.

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Categories: Education Food & Drink Holiday
Monday, March 21, 2022
Hike with a Naturalist Time: Mondays in March
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Image result for Chimney Rock Park

Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks’ six trails with a naturalist. Watch the transformation from winter to spring on this educational excursion. You may even learn some of the Parks’ history as well. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts.

Read more
Categories: Hiking Outdoors
Monday, March 28, 2022
Hike with a Naturalist Time: Mondays in March
Mar 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Image result for Chimney Rock Park

Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks’ six trails with a naturalist. Watch the transformation from winter to spring on this educational excursion. You may even learn some of the Parks’ history as well. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts.

Read more
Categories: Hiking Outdoors
Sunday, April 3, 2022
3rd Annual Lenten Arts Series Featuring Asheville’s The Magnetic Theatre
Apr 3 @ 4:00 pm
All Souls Cathedral

Our final event on April 3 will showcase a unique theatrical experience with Asheville’s The Magnetic Theatre. The Magnetic Theatre seeks to connect Asheville audiences to original, artist-driven theatre. They support emerging local playwrights and produce exciting work that has not been seen in this region.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Lenten Arts Series sponsored by All Souls Cathedral Arts Commission.  All events will be held live in the sanctuary and live streamed via Facebook, YouTube, and our website beginning at 4 p.m. There is no admission fee, but donations are encouraged with all proceeds given to the artists. The series is sponsored by The Cathedral Arts Commission

3rd Annual Lenten Arts Series Featuring Asheville’s The Magnetic Theatre

No More Waiting Addresses Worker Struggles The Cathedral of All Souls hosts The Magnetic Theatre’s newest original work

No More Waiting is inspired by the struggles currently affecting our country’s workers, and created by the ensemble under the direction of Dakota Mann. The show features original vignettes devised and performed by Bill Chameides, Will Commerford, Christine Hellman, Dakota Mann, Daniel Sandoval, Kai Strange, Laura Walton, and Hannah Williams.

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Categories: Holiday Theatre
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Virtual Earth Day: A Panel Discussion on Solar Panels
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am
zoom


Learn about renewable energy and recycling at two virtual events with the Fairview Library.

 

Buncombe County’s Sustainability Officer, Jeremiah LeRoy, Doug Ager of Sugar Hollow Solar, Senator Julie Mayfield, and Director of GreenBuilt Alliance Sam Raurk will be joining us for an informative and interactive discussion on solar panels.

Learn about the library’s solar panel project as well as other interesting topics like how solar panels work, the policies that affect them, energy legislation passed at the state level, and affordable solar opportunities for BIPOC homeowners in Buncombe County. You will also have the opportunity to get your own questions answered. This program is free and everyone is invited.

To sign up for this event, visit the library calendar, or call the Fairview Library at 828-250-6484.

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Categories: Education Holiday