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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Monday, June
28, 2021
Donor Center Asheville: Critical Need Donate Blood
Support cancer patients by donating blood
KEY FACTS:
- In the past few days, hospital partners are reporting they are using blood at a much higher rate than normal. When demand is high, and the supply is critically low – that is a dangerous equation for the community.
- Because of the critically low supply, The Blood Connection (TBC) is now having to back-order blood products. This has affected 12 hospital partners so far.
- 48% of days this month, TBC DID NOT collect enough blood to cover hospitals’ needs. For comparison, in May of 2020 (during the pandemic) TBC collected enough to cover those needs 84% of the days.
- There is a high likelihood that TBC will have to start rationing blood by the end of the weekend.
- Heading into a holiday weekend – hospitals are stocking up their blood supply. TBC has already not been able to provide those products.
- The community is the ONLY solution to this dangerous problem. The blood supply for local hospitals is in the community’s hands.
Cancer patients may need blood products during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications. More than 1.7 million new cases of cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, according to the American Cancer
Society. Donated blood is a lifesaving gift most healthy people can give. The community is encouraged to donate blood with the American Red Cross to help those with cancer and many
others who need blood. Support cancer patients by donating blood at any of these donation opportunities
during the month of June.
Those who donate June 1 – June 13 will receive a free limited – edition Red Cross T-shirt!
Those who donate June 14 – June 30 will receive a $5 Amazon.com e-gift card via email!
To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor
App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood
Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Completion of a RapidPass® online health history
questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the
instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh
at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High
school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height
and weight requirements.
Tuesday, June
29, 2021
June is Conservation Month! Second Gear – Nonprofit of the Month = SAHC
Second Gear – Nonprofit of the Month = SAHC
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Donor Center Asheville: Critical Need Donate Blood
Sunny summer days make the perfect backdrop for outdoor adventures in the mountains you love. National Trails Day falls on the first Saturday in June – along with Land Trust Day! Conservation land trusts like Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy play a critical role in protecting and managing land and water resources that benefit you and millions of people in the Southeast. We are so grateful to local businesses who have stepped up to pledge matching gifts and other ways to support SAHC on Land Trust Day – Saturday, June 5 – and throughout the entire month of June!
Second Gear – Nonprofit of the Month = SAHC
Second Gear in Asheville, NC is donating 1% of proceeds from all sales during the month of June to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy – their Nonprofit Partner of the Month. PLUS – as Land Trust Day sponsors, Second Gear will donate 10% of proceeds from sales on Saturday, June 5. Get the outdoor gear you need at a great price, and help support local conservation efforts while you do it – it’s a win-win for everyone!
KEY FACTS:
- In the past few days, hospital partners are reporting they are using blood at a much higher rate than normal. When demand is high, and the supply is critically low – that is a dangerous equation for the community.
- Because of the critically low supply, The Blood Connection (TBC) is now having to back-order blood products. This has affected 12 hospital partners so far.
- 48% of days this month, TBC DID NOT collect enough blood to cover hospitals’ needs. For comparison, in May of 2020 (during the pandemic) TBC collected enough to cover those needs 84% of the days.
- There is a high likelihood that TBC will have to start rationing blood by the end of the weekend.
- Heading into a holiday weekend – hospitals are stocking up their blood supply. TBC has already not been able to provide those products.
- The community is the ONLY solution to this dangerous problem. The blood supply for local hospitals is in the community’s hands.
Wednesday, June
30, 2021
June is Conservation Month! Second Gear – Nonprofit of the Month = SAHC
Second Gear – Nonprofit of the Month = SAHC
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Donor Center Asheville: Critical Need Donate Blood
Sunny summer days make the perfect backdrop for outdoor adventures in the mountains you love. National Trails Day falls on the first Saturday in June – along with Land Trust Day! Conservation land trusts like Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy play a critical role in protecting and managing land and water resources that benefit you and millions of people in the Southeast. We are so grateful to local businesses who have stepped up to pledge matching gifts and other ways to support SAHC on Land Trust Day – Saturday, June 5 – and throughout the entire month of June!
Second Gear – Nonprofit of the Month = SAHC
Second Gear in Asheville, NC is donating 1% of proceeds from all sales during the month of June to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy – their Nonprofit Partner of the Month. PLUS – as Land Trust Day sponsors, Second Gear will donate 10% of proceeds from sales on Saturday, June 5. Get the outdoor gear you need at a great price, and help support local conservation efforts while you do it – it’s a win-win for everyone!
KEY FACTS:
- In the past few days, hospital partners are reporting they are using blood at a much higher rate than normal. When demand is high, and the supply is critically low – that is a dangerous equation for the community.
- Because of the critically low supply, The Blood Connection (TBC) is now having to back-order blood products. This has affected 12 hospital partners so far.
- 48% of days this month, TBC DID NOT collect enough blood to cover hospitals’ needs. For comparison, in May of 2020 (during the pandemic) TBC collected enough to cover those needs 84% of the days.
- There is a high likelihood that TBC will have to start rationing blood by the end of the weekend.
- Heading into a holiday weekend – hospitals are stocking up their blood supply. TBC has already not been able to provide those products.
- The community is the ONLY solution to this dangerous problem. The blood supply for local hospitals is in the community’s hands.
Thursday, July
1, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Friday, July
2, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Saturday, July
3, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Sunday, July
4, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Monday, July
5, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Tuesday, July
6, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Wednesday, July
7, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Thursday, July
8, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Friday, July
9, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Saturday, July
10, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Sunday, July
11, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Monday, July
12, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Tuesday, July
13, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Wednesday, July
14, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Thursday, July
15, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Blood Drive: 1 Harlem Globetrotters Ticket!
Help make a difference in Greenville by donating blood at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on July 15 from 9am to 1pm. All donors will receive a $20 eGift Card and 1 Harlem Globetrotters Ticket!
To make an appointment, please use the Sponsor Code 3MOQ.
Friday, July
16, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Saturday, July
17, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Sunday, July
18, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Monday, July
19, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Tuesday, July
20, 2021
Summer is coming and that means fans! Donate with Eblen Charities
Wednesday, July
21, 2021
2021 School Supply Drive – Last days
Join United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County as we set out to once again equip students with the tools they need to win in the classroom. The donated supplies to the annual School Supply Drive are distributed to elementary and middle grades students through distribution partners working directly with youth throughout Buncombe County. We can’t thank you enough for your contribution to students and families. For more information visit www.unitedwayabc.org/schoolsupplydrive2021.
