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.

Thursday, May 7, 2020
Virtual Volunteer — the community need is real. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19
May 7 all-day
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
COVID-19 VOLUNTEER RESPONSE EFFORTS
STORIES & APPRECIATION
So many of you are doing amazing things right now to help each other and our community. Volunteers are showing up in unprecedented numbers, giving their time and talents. In fact, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe has seen a 59% increase in overall volunteerism compared to this same time last year. And make no mistake, your efforts are making a difference.
We thank each and every one of you who’ve helped during this crisis. We would also like to encourage all of you to continue to volunteer — the community need is real. Please visit the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19 page to give and get help.
https://www.handsonasheville.org/need/index/?q=&age=&agency_id=&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=virtual_need&meta[]=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
Friday, May 8, 2020
Virtual Volunteer — the community need is real. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19
May 8 all-day
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
COVID-19 VOLUNTEER RESPONSE EFFORTS
STORIES & APPRECIATION
So many of you are doing amazing things right now to help each other and our community. Volunteers are showing up in unprecedented numbers, giving their time and talents. In fact, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe has seen a 59% increase in overall volunteerism compared to this same time last year. And make no mistake, your efforts are making a difference.
We thank each and every one of you who’ve helped during this crisis. We would also like to encourage all of you to continue to volunteer — the community need is real. Please visit the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19 page to give and get help.
https://www.handsonasheville.org/need/index/?q=&age=&agency_id=&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=virtual_need&meta[]=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
Literacy Changing Lives Tour
May 8 @ 9:00 am
Literacy Council

 

Would you like to learn more about how literacy changes our students’ lives?

Please join us for coffee and a one-hour tour of the Literacy Council.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES for 2020

Friday, January 10 – 9am | Monday, February 10 – 4pm | Friday, March 13 – 9am
Monday, April 13 – 4pm | Friday, May 8 – 9am | Monday, June 8 – 4pm

 

Golf Tournament Fundraiser
May 8 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Mount Mitchell Golf Club

Join Irene Wortham Center’s 20th annual golf tournament fundraiser! As a non-profit, this annual event helps us continue serving the Buncombe County community. For 57 years and counting, we have been helping children and adults with developmental and/or socioeconomic challenges live more independent, happy, healthy, and full lives. Funds raised at this event will kick-start the building project for a new Early Learning Center. The current center, which is one of two organizations in Buncombe County helping pre-K children with developmental disabilities, enrolls 100 children and has a wait list of more than 400! We need YOUR support to expand our program and offer services to more children and families in need.
Please consider registering as a player, a sponsor, or making a donation toward the cause. The day will be full of golf, great food, cold beer, and lots of prizes and giveaways! Visit the event website to learn more and register!

Saturday, May 9, 2020
Virtual Volunteer — the community need is real. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19
May 9 all-day
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
COVID-19 VOLUNTEER RESPONSE EFFORTS
STORIES & APPRECIATION
So many of you are doing amazing things right now to help each other and our community. Volunteers are showing up in unprecedented numbers, giving their time and talents. In fact, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe has seen a 59% increase in overall volunteerism compared to this same time last year. And make no mistake, your efforts are making a difference.
We thank each and every one of you who’ve helped during this crisis. We would also like to encourage all of you to continue to volunteer — the community need is real. Please visit the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19 page to give and get help.
https://www.handsonasheville.org/need/index/?q=&age=&agency_id=&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=virtual_need&meta[]=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Virtual Volunteer — the community need is real. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19
May 10 all-day
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
COVID-19 VOLUNTEER RESPONSE EFFORTS
STORIES & APPRECIATION
So many of you are doing amazing things right now to help each other and our community. Volunteers are showing up in unprecedented numbers, giving their time and talents. In fact, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe has seen a 59% increase in overall volunteerism compared to this same time last year. And make no mistake, your efforts are making a difference.
We thank each and every one of you who’ve helped during this crisis. We would also like to encourage all of you to continue to volunteer — the community need is real. Please visit the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19 page to give and get help.
https://www.handsonasheville.org/need/index/?q=&age=&agency_id=&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=virtual_need&meta[]=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
Friday, May 15, 2020
Virtual Volunteer — the community need is real. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19
May 15 all-day
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
COVID-19 VOLUNTEER RESPONSE EFFORTS
STORIES & APPRECIATION
So many of you are doing amazing things right now to help each other and our community. Volunteers are showing up in unprecedented numbers, giving their time and talents. In fact, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe has seen a 59% increase in overall volunteerism compared to this same time last year. And make no mistake, your efforts are making a difference.
We thank each and every one of you who’ve helped during this crisis. We would also like to encourage all of you to continue to volunteer — the community need is real. Please visit the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19 page to give and get help.
https://www.handsonasheville.org/need/index/?q=&age=&agency_id=&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=virtual_need&meta[]=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Virtual Volunteer — the community need is real. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19
May 16 all-day
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
COVID-19 VOLUNTEER RESPONSE EFFORTS
STORIES & APPRECIATION
So many of you are doing amazing things right now to help each other and our community. Volunteers are showing up in unprecedented numbers, giving their time and talents. In fact, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe has seen a 59% increase in overall volunteerism compared to this same time last year. And make no mistake, your efforts are making a difference.
We thank each and every one of you who’ve helped during this crisis. We would also like to encourage all of you to continue to volunteer — the community need is real. Please visit the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19 page to give and get help.
https://www.handsonasheville.org/need/index/?q=&age=&agency_id=&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=virtual_need&meta[]=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Virtual Volunteer — the community need is real. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19
May 17 all-day
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
COVID-19 VOLUNTEER RESPONSE EFFORTS
STORIES & APPRECIATION
So many of you are doing amazing things right now to help each other and our community. Volunteers are showing up in unprecedented numbers, giving their time and talents. In fact, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe has seen a 59% increase in overall volunteerism compared to this same time last year. And make no mistake, your efforts are making a difference.
We thank each and every one of you who’ve helped during this crisis. We would also like to encourage all of you to continue to volunteer — the community need is real. Please visit the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19 page to give and get help.
https://www.handsonasheville.org/need/index/?q=&age=&agency_id=&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=virtual_need&meta[]=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
Friday, May 22, 2020
Virtual Volunteer — the community need is real. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19
May 22 all-day
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
COVID-19 VOLUNTEER RESPONSE EFFORTS
STORIES & APPRECIATION
So many of you are doing amazing things right now to help each other and our community. Volunteers are showing up in unprecedented numbers, giving their time and talents. In fact, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe has seen a 59% increase in overall volunteerism compared to this same time last year. And make no mistake, your efforts are making a difference.
We thank each and every one of you who’ve helped during this crisis. We would also like to encourage all of you to continue to volunteer — the community need is real. Please visit the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19 page to give and get help.
https://www.handsonasheville.org/need/index/?q=&age=&agency_id=&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=virtual_need&meta[]=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Virtual Volunteer — the community need is real. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19
May 23 all-day
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
COVID-19 VOLUNTEER RESPONSE EFFORTS
STORIES & APPRECIATION
So many of you are doing amazing things right now to help each other and our community. Volunteers are showing up in unprecedented numbers, giving their time and talents. In fact, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe has seen a 59% increase in overall volunteerism compared to this same time last year. And make no mistake, your efforts are making a difference.
We thank each and every one of you who’ve helped during this crisis. We would also like to encourage all of you to continue to volunteer — the community need is real. Please visit the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19 page to give and get help.
https://www.handsonasheville.org/need/index/?q=&age=&agency_id=&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=virtual_need&meta[]=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Virtual Volunteer — the community need is real. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19
May 24 all-day
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
COVID-19 VOLUNTEER RESPONSE EFFORTS
STORIES & APPRECIATION
So many of you are doing amazing things right now to help each other and our community. Volunteers are showing up in unprecedented numbers, giving their time and talents. In fact, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe has seen a 59% increase in overall volunteerism compared to this same time last year. And make no mistake, your efforts are making a difference.
We thank each and every one of you who’ve helped during this crisis. We would also like to encourage all of you to continue to volunteer — the community need is real. Please visit the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe COVID-19 page to give and get help.
https://www.handsonasheville.org/need/index/?q=&age=&agency_id=&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=virtual_need&meta[]=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Dungeons and Dragons Club!
May 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Online

Dungeons & Dragons Club Online

Epic adventure awaits with the Dungeons & Dragons Club!

Join us for a special installment of Dungeons & Dragons Club to be played online using ROLL20.NET and DISCORDAPP.COM.
4pm-5:30 every Tuesday in May.

  • Each player will need an account on ROLL20.NET and DISCORDAPP.COM (accounts are free and easy to set up)
  • Any of these audio/video combinations:
  1. Voice & Video: A working set of headphones/earbuds and microphone or a working headset (mic/headphone combo) and a webcam. Most laptops have these capabilities built-in.
  2. Voice Only: A working set of headphones/earbuds and microphone or a working headset (mic/headphone combo). Video capability isn’t required, but suggested if available.

We will be using ROLL20 as our virtual table-top and DISCORD for our voice and chat needs.

If this is your first game, please login at least 30 minutes early for character creation.
If you can’t log in early, you can choose from one of the many pre-generated characters I’ve created for our game.
Please login early if your character needs to level up or if you joined a faction in the last session.

Open to players grades 6-12.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Only the first 4 players to register will have a seat at the virtual table.
Registration for the following week’s game will open on Tuesday mornings.

Monday, June 8, 2020
Literacy Changing Lives Tour
Jun 8 @ 4:00 pm
Literacy Council

 

Would you like to learn more about how literacy changes our students’ lives?

Please join us for coffee and a one-hour tour of the Literacy Council.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES for 2020

Friday, January 10 – 9am | Monday, February 10 – 4pm | Friday, March 13 – 9am
Monday, April 13 – 4pm | Friday, May 8 – 9am | Monday, June 8 – 4pm

Thursday, June 18, 2020
The Art of Games
Jun 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online

The Art of Games – VIRTUAL

This program takes place via Zoom.

Join the Museum, Well Played Board Game Café, and Devil’s Foot Beverage Company for this fun program centered around card games! After mixing up some ginger-beer cocktails with Devil’s Foot, Kevan Frazier, co-owner of Well Played and a former history professor, gives a brief look at the history of card games and card games as art—including unexpected card games in the Museum’s Collection. Tanner Johnson, gamemaster at Well Played, then introduces Draft-a-Dragon, a card game he created in 2017, and teaches us how to play.

Space is limited; to register, email Kristen Boddy, membership & Museum events manager, or call 828.253.3227 x117. Museum brainteasers and Zoom login information will be emailed to participants prior to the program.

Presented in conjunction with Intersections in American Art, in partnership with Well Played Board Game CaféDevil’s Foot Beverage Company, and Perspective Café by Food Experience.

Thursday, June 25, 2020
Virtual Trivia Night Fundraiser
Jun 25 @ 7:00 pm
Online via Facebook Live

Truly Trivial logo 1

Jewish Family Services of Western North Carolina (JFS) is delighted to announce its first-ever Truly Trivial Virtual Trivia Night fundraiser. JFS is a nonprofit social service agency open to people of all faiths in Western North Carolina.

This event was created in lieu of the in-person Truly Marvelous fundraising event, which was has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

All proceeds from Truly Trivial support JFS programs and services including mental health counseling with sliding-scale fees for those without insurance, guided case management, and the Elder Club Program, which provides socialization for the elderly and respite for caregivers.

Truly Trivial is an online trivia game and fundraiser with a Jewish twist! Play 5 rounds of trivia with themes both Jewish and not, featuring local celebrity question-askers and fun-filled virtual energy from emcee Seth Kellam. Participants are urged to gather a team or play solo to win prizes such as gift cards to Asheville’s finest restaurants.

Friday, June 26, 2020
“Stay at Home Supporting Players” Volunteer w/ Flat Rock Playhouse
Jun 26 all-day
Online

There’s still time to volunteer with us!

Hands of
                            various colors reaching up

Support the arts and Flat Rock Playhouse by joining our Supporting Players, a volunteer organization serving as the backbone of FRP for over 30 years. Whether a longtime member of this crucial wing of the Vagabond Family or someone interested in joining a program that supports the arts, economy, and history of our beautiful community, you can make a huge impact by joining our team. Be part of the first-ever “Stay at Home Supporting Players” and the first to discover new volunteer opportunities in 2020. To join, click the link below and select “Single Membership” or “Couples Membership” on the dropdown menu!

Saturday, June 27, 2020
“Stay at Home Supporting Players” Volunteer w/ Flat Rock Playhouse
Jun 27 all-day
Online

There’s still time to volunteer with us!

Hands of
                            various colors reaching up

Support the arts and Flat Rock Playhouse by joining our Supporting Players, a volunteer organization serving as the backbone of FRP for over 30 years. Whether a longtime member of this crucial wing of the Vagabond Family or someone interested in joining a program that supports the arts, economy, and history of our beautiful community, you can make a huge impact by joining our team. Be part of the first-ever “Stay at Home Supporting Players” and the first to discover new volunteer opportunities in 2020. To join, click the link below and select “Single Membership” or “Couples Membership” on the dropdown menu!

Sunday, June 28, 2020
“Stay at Home Supporting Players” Volunteer w/ Flat Rock Playhouse
Jun 28 all-day
Online

There’s still time to volunteer with us!

Hands of
                            various colors reaching up

Support the arts and Flat Rock Playhouse by joining our Supporting Players, a volunteer organization serving as the backbone of FRP for over 30 years. Whether a longtime member of this crucial wing of the Vagabond Family or someone interested in joining a program that supports the arts, economy, and history of our beautiful community, you can make a huge impact by joining our team. Be part of the first-ever “Stay at Home Supporting Players” and the first to discover new volunteer opportunities in 2020. To join, click the link below and select “Single Membership” or “Couples Membership” on the dropdown menu!

Thursday, July 2, 2020
“Stay at Home Supporting Players” Volunteer w/ Flat Rock Playhouse
Jul 2 all-day
Online

There’s still time to volunteer with us!

Hands of
                            various colors reaching up

Support the arts and Flat Rock Playhouse by joining our Supporting Players, a volunteer organization serving as the backbone of FRP for over 30 years. Whether a longtime member of this crucial wing of the Vagabond Family or someone interested in joining a program that supports the arts, economy, and history of our beautiful community, you can make a huge impact by joining our team. Be part of the first-ever “Stay at Home Supporting Players” and the first to discover new volunteer opportunities in 2020. To join, click the link below and select “Single Membership” or “Couples Membership” on the dropdown menu!

Friday, July 3, 2020
“Stay at Home Supporting Players” Volunteer w/ Flat Rock Playhouse
Jul 3 all-day
Online

There’s still time to volunteer with us!

Hands of
                            various colors reaching up

Support the arts and Flat Rock Playhouse by joining our Supporting Players, a volunteer organization serving as the backbone of FRP for over 30 years. Whether a longtime member of this crucial wing of the Vagabond Family or someone interested in joining a program that supports the arts, economy, and history of our beautiful community, you can make a huge impact by joining our team. Be part of the first-ever “Stay at Home Supporting Players” and the first to discover new volunteer opportunities in 2020. To join, click the link below and select “Single Membership” or “Couples Membership” on the dropdown menu!

Help Buncombe Expand Broadband Internet Access
Jul 3 all-day
Online

Are you interested in helping Buncombe County expand reliable, high-speed internet? If so, we need your help. Please consider joining the Buncombe Broadband Working Group. Applications are due by Friday, July 17.

Objective:

This posting is for 3-5 community members to the Buncombe Broadband Working Group which will support the evaluation of proposals submitted to Buncombe County for high-speed internet solutions.

Term:

Members shall serve for approximately 6 months, but the term may be extended or reduced based on responses from high-speed internet providers. Members may be replaced at any time at the sole discretion of the respective institution or organization. Time commitment is an estimated 4-5 hours each month.

Responsibilities:

The workgroup will:

  • Develop a Request for Proposal document for high-speed internet services in Buncombe County,
  • Objectively evaluate the proposals received,
  • Weigh proposals based on cost, and ability to deliver excellent, sustainable service using the scoring matrix provided to bidders through the RFP, and
  • Provide a recommendation to County leadership.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be Buncombe County residents. Ideal candidates have an understanding of the technical requirements of high-speed internet operations, experience leading or supporting community high-speed internet initiatives, or experience/relationships working with high-speed internet providers. Candidates must report any potential conflicts of interest.

To Apply:

Please complete the Boards and Commissions application found here and return to Lamar Joyner at [email protected] by Friday, July 17.

Saturday, July 4, 2020
“Stay at Home Supporting Players” Volunteer w/ Flat Rock Playhouse
Jul 4 all-day
Online

There’s still time to volunteer with us!

Hands of
                            various colors reaching up

Support the arts and Flat Rock Playhouse by joining our Supporting Players, a volunteer organization serving as the backbone of FRP for over 30 years. Whether a longtime member of this crucial wing of the Vagabond Family or someone interested in joining a program that supports the arts, economy, and history of our beautiful community, you can make a huge impact by joining our team. Be part of the first-ever “Stay at Home Supporting Players” and the first to discover new volunteer opportunities in 2020. To join, click the link below and select “Single Membership” or “Couples Membership” on the dropdown menu!

Help Buncombe Expand Broadband Internet Access
Jul 4 all-day
Online

Are you interested in helping Buncombe County expand reliable, high-speed internet? If so, we need your help. Please consider joining the Buncombe Broadband Working Group. Applications are due by Friday, July 17.

Objective:

This posting is for 3-5 community members to the Buncombe Broadband Working Group which will support the evaluation of proposals submitted to Buncombe County for high-speed internet solutions.

Term:

Members shall serve for approximately 6 months, but the term may be extended or reduced based on responses from high-speed internet providers. Members may be replaced at any time at the sole discretion of the respective institution or organization. Time commitment is an estimated 4-5 hours each month.

Responsibilities:

The workgroup will:

  • Develop a Request for Proposal document for high-speed internet services in Buncombe County,
  • Objectively evaluate the proposals received,
  • Weigh proposals based on cost, and ability to deliver excellent, sustainable service using the scoring matrix provided to bidders through the RFP, and
  • Provide a recommendation to County leadership.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be Buncombe County residents. Ideal candidates have an understanding of the technical requirements of high-speed internet operations, experience leading or supporting community high-speed internet initiatives, or experience/relationships working with high-speed internet providers. Candidates must report any potential conflicts of interest.

To Apply:

Please complete the Boards and Commissions application found here and return to Lamar Joyner at [email protected] by Friday, July 17.

Sunday, July 5, 2020
“Stay at Home Supporting Players” Volunteer w/ Flat Rock Playhouse
Jul 5 all-day
Online

There’s still time to volunteer with us!

Hands of
                            various colors reaching up

Support the arts and Flat Rock Playhouse by joining our Supporting Players, a volunteer organization serving as the backbone of FRP for over 30 years. Whether a longtime member of this crucial wing of the Vagabond Family or someone interested in joining a program that supports the arts, economy, and history of our beautiful community, you can make a huge impact by joining our team. Be part of the first-ever “Stay at Home Supporting Players” and the first to discover new volunteer opportunities in 2020. To join, click the link below and select “Single Membership” or “Couples Membership” on the dropdown menu!

Help Buncombe Expand Broadband Internet Access
Jul 5 all-day
Online

Are you interested in helping Buncombe County expand reliable, high-speed internet? If so, we need your help. Please consider joining the Buncombe Broadband Working Group. Applications are due by Friday, July 17.

Objective:

This posting is for 3-5 community members to the Buncombe Broadband Working Group which will support the evaluation of proposals submitted to Buncombe County for high-speed internet solutions.

Term:

Members shall serve for approximately 6 months, but the term may be extended or reduced based on responses from high-speed internet providers. Members may be replaced at any time at the sole discretion of the respective institution or organization. Time commitment is an estimated 4-5 hours each month.

Responsibilities:

The workgroup will:

  • Develop a Request for Proposal document for high-speed internet services in Buncombe County,
  • Objectively evaluate the proposals received,
  • Weigh proposals based on cost, and ability to deliver excellent, sustainable service using the scoring matrix provided to bidders through the RFP, and
  • Provide a recommendation to County leadership.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be Buncombe County residents. Ideal candidates have an understanding of the technical requirements of high-speed internet operations, experience leading or supporting community high-speed internet initiatives, or experience/relationships working with high-speed internet providers. Candidates must report any potential conflicts of interest.

To Apply:

Please complete the Boards and Commissions application found here and return to Lamar Joyner at [email protected] by Friday, July 17.

Monday, July 6, 2020
Help Buncombe Expand Broadband Internet Access
Jul 6 all-day
Online

Are you interested in helping Buncombe County expand reliable, high-speed internet? If so, we need your help. Please consider joining the Buncombe Broadband Working Group. Applications are due by Friday, July 17.

Objective:

This posting is for 3-5 community members to the Buncombe Broadband Working Group which will support the evaluation of proposals submitted to Buncombe County for high-speed internet solutions.

Term:

Members shall serve for approximately 6 months, but the term may be extended or reduced based on responses from high-speed internet providers. Members may be replaced at any time at the sole discretion of the respective institution or organization. Time commitment is an estimated 4-5 hours each month.

Responsibilities:

The workgroup will:

  • Develop a Request for Proposal document for high-speed internet services in Buncombe County,
  • Objectively evaluate the proposals received,
  • Weigh proposals based on cost, and ability to deliver excellent, sustainable service using the scoring matrix provided to bidders through the RFP, and
  • Provide a recommendation to County leadership.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be Buncombe County residents. Ideal candidates have an understanding of the technical requirements of high-speed internet operations, experience leading or supporting community high-speed internet initiatives, or experience/relationships working with high-speed internet providers. Candidates must report any potential conflicts of interest.

To Apply:

Please complete the Boards and Commissions application found here and return to Lamar Joyner at [email protected] by Friday, July 17.

Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Help Buncombe Expand Broadband Internet Access
Jul 7 all-day
Online

Are you interested in helping Buncombe County expand reliable, high-speed internet? If so, we need your help. Please consider joining the Buncombe Broadband Working Group. Applications are due by Friday, July 17.

Objective:

This posting is for 3-5 community members to the Buncombe Broadband Working Group which will support the evaluation of proposals submitted to Buncombe County for high-speed internet solutions.

Term:

Members shall serve for approximately 6 months, but the term may be extended or reduced based on responses from high-speed internet providers. Members may be replaced at any time at the sole discretion of the respective institution or organization. Time commitment is an estimated 4-5 hours each month.

Responsibilities:

The workgroup will:

  • Develop a Request for Proposal document for high-speed internet services in Buncombe County,
  • Objectively evaluate the proposals received,
  • Weigh proposals based on cost, and ability to deliver excellent, sustainable service using the scoring matrix provided to bidders through the RFP, and
  • Provide a recommendation to County leadership.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be Buncombe County residents. Ideal candidates have an understanding of the technical requirements of high-speed internet operations, experience leading or supporting community high-speed internet initiatives, or experience/relationships working with high-speed internet providers. Candidates must report any potential conflicts of interest.

To Apply:

Please complete the Boards and Commissions application found here and return to Lamar Joyner at [email protected] by Friday, July 17.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Help Buncombe Expand Broadband Internet Access
Jul 8 all-day
Online

Are you interested in helping Buncombe County expand reliable, high-speed internet? If so, we need your help. Please consider joining the Buncombe Broadband Working Group. Applications are due by Friday, July 17.

Objective:

This posting is for 3-5 community members to the Buncombe Broadband Working Group which will support the evaluation of proposals submitted to Buncombe County for high-speed internet solutions.

Term:

Members shall serve for approximately 6 months, but the term may be extended or reduced based on responses from high-speed internet providers. Members may be replaced at any time at the sole discretion of the respective institution or organization. Time commitment is an estimated 4-5 hours each month.

Responsibilities:

The workgroup will:

  • Develop a Request for Proposal document for high-speed internet services in Buncombe County,
  • Objectively evaluate the proposals received,
  • Weigh proposals based on cost, and ability to deliver excellent, sustainable service using the scoring matrix provided to bidders through the RFP, and
  • Provide a recommendation to County leadership.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be Buncombe County residents. Ideal candidates have an understanding of the technical requirements of high-speed internet operations, experience leading or supporting community high-speed internet initiatives, or experience/relationships working with high-speed internet providers. Candidates must report any potential conflicts of interest.

To Apply:

Please complete the Boards and Commissions application found here and return to Lamar Joyner at [email protected] by Friday, July 17.

Thursday, July 9, 2020
“Stay at Home Supporting Players” Volunteer w/ Flat Rock Playhouse
Jul 9 all-day
Online

There’s still time to volunteer with us!

Hands of
                            various colors reaching up

Support the arts and Flat Rock Playhouse by joining our Supporting Players, a volunteer organization serving as the backbone of FRP for over 30 years. Whether a longtime member of this crucial wing of the Vagabond Family or someone interested in joining a program that supports the arts, economy, and history of our beautiful community, you can make a huge impact by joining our team. Be part of the first-ever “Stay at Home Supporting Players” and the first to discover new volunteer opportunities in 2020. To join, click the link below and select “Single Membership” or “Couples Membership” on the dropdown menu!