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, October 16, 2023
The Journeyperson Program
Oct 16 all-day
Organic Growers School

Starting a farm is a formidable challenge, but keeping a farm business going, growing, and thriving is even harder!

The Journeyperson Program is designed for farmers who have been independently farming for three or more years and are serious about operating farm businesses in the Southern Appalachian region. This program will give you the space and time to work on your business’s scale, viability, and long-term direction while making connections that deepen peer-to-peer support.

Limited spots are available for the full program, and those who want to be eligible for our Savings Incentive Program and the professional development funds must commit to participating in all aspects of the program.

What makes the Journeyperson program unique?

Participants can use this program as a tangible step toward achieving their farm goals, and make significant contributions to the agricultural community and economy.

This program is designed to give tailored guidance and support for your farm business to answer questions of:

  • Scale

  • Market access

  • Land access

  • Risk management

  • Understanding cash flow

  • Enterprise innovation

Volunteer for the Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival
Oct 16 all-day
Eliada Homes

Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze and Fall Festival is the agency’s single largest fundraiser. Through your volunteer support, you are directly impacting the lives of vulnerable children in our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer roles range from:

  • Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
  • Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
  • Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!

*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.

Volunteer Perks

  • Shifts are two hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
  • You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
Group Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a part of a community or church group and are interested in volunteering as a team, we’d love to have you! Contact our Resource Development Officer Rebecca Boline, at [email protected] or (828) 254-5356 x306 to get your volunteer group signed up today!
Restrictions
We ask that volunteers be 18+ years of age. Besides that, we have no other requirements for volunteering-just your commitment to lending two helping hands and a great attitude during your shift!
Celebrating Relationships: Open House + Community Appreciation
Oct 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mobile Wellness Center

Our NEW Mobile Wellness Center is pulling into town Monday, October 16th, and we want everyone to see it! Please come AmeriHealth Caritas and our local vendors as we dance, tour the centers, and celebrate! EVERYONE IS INVITED!

2PM: Vendor Showcase & Activities, Center Tours, Feed Me Foam Recycling Starts

2:30PM: ZUMBA! Under the Mobile Center Awning

3PM: Center Tours and Vendor Activities: Change Your Palate Cooking Demo

3:30PM Change Your Palate Cooking Demo

4PM: Feed Me Foam Recycling Ends

4:30PM: Member Advisory Meeting

We hope to see you at 216 Asheland Avenue! Bring a friend :)

Kids 7+ are welcome to join. Younger kids can play in our kids room equipped with toys, a chalk wall, coloring books, books and Disney plus.

Our ACNC m?embers can receive free transportation to and from any wellness center event by calling ModivCare for a reservation: 1-833-498-2262

Let’s do better together!

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Journeyperson Program
Oct 17 all-day
Organic Growers School

Starting a farm is a formidable challenge, but keeping a farm business going, growing, and thriving is even harder!

The Journeyperson Program is designed for farmers who have been independently farming for three or more years and are serious about operating farm businesses in the Southern Appalachian region. This program will give you the space and time to work on your business’s scale, viability, and long-term direction while making connections that deepen peer-to-peer support.

Limited spots are available for the full program, and those who want to be eligible for our Savings Incentive Program and the professional development funds must commit to participating in all aspects of the program.

What makes the Journeyperson program unique?

Participants can use this program as a tangible step toward achieving their farm goals, and make significant contributions to the agricultural community and economy.

This program is designed to give tailored guidance and support for your farm business to answer questions of:

  • Scale

  • Market access

  • Land access

  • Risk management

  • Understanding cash flow

  • Enterprise innovation

Volunteer for the Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival
Oct 17 all-day
Eliada Homes

Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze and Fall Festival is the agency’s single largest fundraiser. Through your volunteer support, you are directly impacting the lives of vulnerable children in our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer roles range from:

  • Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
  • Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
  • Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!

*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.

Volunteer Perks

  • Shifts are two hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
  • You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
Group Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a part of a community or church group and are interested in volunteering as a team, we’d love to have you! Contact our Resource Development Officer Rebecca Boline, at [email protected] or (828) 254-5356 x306 to get your volunteer group signed up today!
Restrictions
We ask that volunteers be 18+ years of age. Besides that, we have no other requirements for volunteering-just your commitment to lending two helping hands and a great attitude during your shift!
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Free Community Classes
Oct 18 all-day
YWCA of Asheville

Zumba Mondays: 6-7 pm
Take the work out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for
an interval style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.

Brain Dance & Play Wednesdays: 10-11 am

Improve your memory, coordination and energy levels with the “Brain Dance”.
Transform your workout into a playful experience by discovering new and joyous
ways to move your body.

Slow Flow Yoga Thursdays: 1:15-2:15 pm

Give yourself a needed break with guided gentle yoga poses to stretch your body
and relax your mind.

Barre Sculpt & Tone Fridays: 11:15-11:45 am

Medium intensity class to build strength, endurance, and muscle tone using 1-5lb
weights for upper body , Pilates based core work, and ballet barre sequence for
mobility and strength.

Pre-registration encouraged, call us at 828-254-7206
to sign up for a FREE class or start your FREE 7-Day Trial
membership at ywcaofasheville.org
185 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
All classes are subject to change, call or stop by for a new schedule.

The Journeyperson Program
Oct 18 all-day
Organic Growers School

Starting a farm is a formidable challenge, but keeping a farm business going, growing, and thriving is even harder!

The Journeyperson Program is designed for farmers who have been independently farming for three or more years and are serious about operating farm businesses in the Southern Appalachian region. This program will give you the space and time to work on your business’s scale, viability, and long-term direction while making connections that deepen peer-to-peer support.

Limited spots are available for the full program, and those who want to be eligible for our Savings Incentive Program and the professional development funds must commit to participating in all aspects of the program.

What makes the Journeyperson program unique?

Participants can use this program as a tangible step toward achieving their farm goals, and make significant contributions to the agricultural community and economy.

This program is designed to give tailored guidance and support for your farm business to answer questions of:

  • Scale

  • Market access

  • Land access

  • Risk management

  • Understanding cash flow

  • Enterprise innovation

Volunteer for the Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival
Oct 18 all-day
Eliada Homes

Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze and Fall Festival is the agency’s single largest fundraiser. Through your volunteer support, you are directly impacting the lives of vulnerable children in our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer roles range from:

  • Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
  • Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
  • Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!

*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.

Volunteer Perks

  • Shifts are two hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
  • You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
Group Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a part of a community or church group and are interested in volunteering as a team, we’d love to have you! Contact our Resource Development Officer Rebecca Boline, at [email protected] or (828) 254-5356 x306 to get your volunteer group signed up today!
Restrictions
We ask that volunteers be 18+ years of age. Besides that, we have no other requirements for volunteering-just your commitment to lending two helping hands and a great attitude during your shift!
Growing Orchids in WNC
Oct 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

Interested in learning how to grow beautiful orchids in your home? Henderson County Extension Agent Isaac Wyatt will be sharing his knowledge on this topic, including information on specific culture requirements such as light, containers, and humidity, and much more. He will highlight popular genus’ that are available at orchid shops in the area and how to pick a healthy plant for your home.

Thursday, October 19, 2023
  Camp Bluebird 2023: A camp for cancer survivors
Oct 19 all-day
Bonclarken Conference Center

We’ve been busy here at Pisgah Health Foundation working on Camp Bluebird 2023 which will be hosted at the Bonclarken Conference Center, in historic Flat Rock, NC, October 17-19. Camp Bluebird is a special program that can benefit adult cancer survivors at any point throughout their journey. This will be our first three-day Camp since pre-Covid, and we are excited at the plans falling into place. To learn more about Camp Bluebird visit www.CampBluebirdWNC.org.

Free Community Classes
Oct 19 all-day
YWCA of Asheville

Zumba Mondays: 6-7 pm
Take the work out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for
an interval style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.

Brain Dance & Play Wednesdays: 10-11 am

Improve your memory, coordination and energy levels with the “Brain Dance”.
Transform your workout into a playful experience by discovering new and joyous
ways to move your body.

Slow Flow Yoga Thursdays: 1:15-2:15 pm

Give yourself a needed break with guided gentle yoga poses to stretch your body
and relax your mind.

Barre Sculpt & Tone Fridays: 11:15-11:45 am

Medium intensity class to build strength, endurance, and muscle tone using 1-5lb
weights for upper body , Pilates based core work, and ballet barre sequence for
mobility and strength.

Pre-registration encouraged, call us at 828-254-7206
to sign up for a FREE class or start your FREE 7-Day Trial
membership at ywcaofasheville.org
185 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
All classes are subject to change, call or stop by for a new schedule.

The Journeyperson Program
Oct 19 all-day
Organic Growers School

Starting a farm is a formidable challenge, but keeping a farm business going, growing, and thriving is even harder!

The Journeyperson Program is designed for farmers who have been independently farming for three or more years and are serious about operating farm businesses in the Southern Appalachian region. This program will give you the space and time to work on your business’s scale, viability, and long-term direction while making connections that deepen peer-to-peer support.

Limited spots are available for the full program, and those who want to be eligible for our Savings Incentive Program and the professional development funds must commit to participating in all aspects of the program.

What makes the Journeyperson program unique?

Participants can use this program as a tangible step toward achieving their farm goals, and make significant contributions to the agricultural community and economy.

This program is designed to give tailored guidance and support for your farm business to answer questions of:

  • Scale

  • Market access

  • Land access

  • Risk management

  • Understanding cash flow

  • Enterprise innovation

Volunteer for the Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival
Oct 19 all-day
Eliada Homes

Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze and Fall Festival is the agency’s single largest fundraiser. Through your volunteer support, you are directly impacting the lives of vulnerable children in our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer roles range from:

  • Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
  • Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
  • Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!

*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.

Volunteer Perks

  • Shifts are two hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
  • You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
Group Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a part of a community or church group and are interested in volunteering as a team, we’d love to have you! Contact our Resource Development Officer Rebecca Boline, at [email protected] or (828) 254-5356 x306 to get your volunteer group signed up today!
Restrictions
We ask that volunteers be 18+ years of age. Besides that, we have no other requirements for volunteering-just your commitment to lending two helping hands and a great attitude during your shift!
World Trails Film Festival
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
UNC Asheville Lipinsky Hall

The World Trails Film Festival is a unique event showcasing the best short and feature films centering the stories of trails from around the globe. Join us as we bring it to UNC Asheville (premiering for the first time on the East Coast of the United States) to celebrate why trails matter.

This community-building event will support trails locally and globally by fundraising equally for two leading trail organizations, the first of which is the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards, a local nonprofit equipping people to steward our wild landscapes, and the World Trails Ambassadors, a program of the World Trails Network.

Doors open at 6 pm, Program begins at 7pm and entry will be limited after 7:15 pm, during the screening. Program will include an intermission and ends at 9:30 pm.

Friday, October 20, 2023
Free Community Classes
Oct 20 all-day
YWCA of Asheville

Zumba Mondays: 6-7 pm
Take the work out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for
an interval style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.

Brain Dance & Play Wednesdays: 10-11 am

Improve your memory, coordination and energy levels with the “Brain Dance”.
Transform your workout into a playful experience by discovering new and joyous
ways to move your body.

Slow Flow Yoga Thursdays: 1:15-2:15 pm

Give yourself a needed break with guided gentle yoga poses to stretch your body
and relax your mind.

Barre Sculpt & Tone Fridays: 11:15-11:45 am

Medium intensity class to build strength, endurance, and muscle tone using 1-5lb
weights for upper body , Pilates based core work, and ballet barre sequence for
mobility and strength.

Pre-registration encouraged, call us at 828-254-7206
to sign up for a FREE class or start your FREE 7-Day Trial
membership at ywcaofasheville.org
185 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
All classes are subject to change, call or stop by for a new schedule.

The Journeyperson Program
Oct 20 all-day
Organic Growers School

Starting a farm is a formidable challenge, but keeping a farm business going, growing, and thriving is even harder!

The Journeyperson Program is designed for farmers who have been independently farming for three or more years and are serious about operating farm businesses in the Southern Appalachian region. This program will give you the space and time to work on your business’s scale, viability, and long-term direction while making connections that deepen peer-to-peer support.

Limited spots are available for the full program, and those who want to be eligible for our Savings Incentive Program and the professional development funds must commit to participating in all aspects of the program.

What makes the Journeyperson program unique?

Participants can use this program as a tangible step toward achieving their farm goals, and make significant contributions to the agricultural community and economy.

This program is designed to give tailored guidance and support for your farm business to answer questions of:

  • Scale

  • Market access

  • Land access

  • Risk management

  • Understanding cash flow

  • Enterprise innovation

Volunteer for the Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival
Oct 20 all-day
Eliada Homes

Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze and Fall Festival is the agency’s single largest fundraiser. Through your volunteer support, you are directly impacting the lives of vulnerable children in our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer roles range from:

  • Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
  • Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
  • Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!

*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.

Volunteer Perks

  • Shifts are two hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
  • You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
Group Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a part of a community or church group and are interested in volunteering as a team, we’d love to have you! Contact our Resource Development Officer Rebecca Boline, at [email protected] or (828) 254-5356 x306 to get your volunteer group signed up today!
Restrictions
We ask that volunteers be 18+ years of age. Besides that, we have no other requirements for volunteering-just your commitment to lending two helping hands and a great attitude during your shift!
Women Helping Women luncheon
Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm
Blue Ridge Community College

Women Helping Women serves as a source of funds to offset the costs of diagnosis and treatment of cancer affecting underinsured and uninsured women served by the UNC Health Pardee health system who could not otherwise obtain and afford such diagnosis and treatment.

This celebratory event always sells out and tickets are going fast. I encourage you to get yours today before they are gone!

Your $125 ticket includes lunch, pre-event shopping at Retail Row and an opportunity to hear inspiring stories of how the Women Helping Women fund is changing lives in Western North Carolina. The average cost for a mammogram is now $562, so every ticket is making a difference!

Our program will also feature New York Times bestselling author, podcast host and Duke University professor Kate Bowler, PhD.

For more information about the luncheon, email us or call 828-233-2700 and we’ll be glad to assist you.

Saturday, October 21, 2023
The Journeyperson Program
Oct 21 all-day
Organic Growers School

Starting a farm is a formidable challenge, but keeping a farm business going, growing, and thriving is even harder!

The Journeyperson Program is designed for farmers who have been independently farming for three or more years and are serious about operating farm businesses in the Southern Appalachian region. This program will give you the space and time to work on your business’s scale, viability, and long-term direction while making connections that deepen peer-to-peer support.

Limited spots are available for the full program, and those who want to be eligible for our Savings Incentive Program and the professional development funds must commit to participating in all aspects of the program.

What makes the Journeyperson program unique?

Participants can use this program as a tangible step toward achieving their farm goals, and make significant contributions to the agricultural community and economy.

This program is designed to give tailored guidance and support for your farm business to answer questions of:

  • Scale

  • Market access

  • Land access

  • Risk management

  • Understanding cash flow

  • Enterprise innovation

Volunteer for the Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival
Oct 21 all-day
Eliada Homes

Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze and Fall Festival is the agency’s single largest fundraiser. Through your volunteer support, you are directly impacting the lives of vulnerable children in our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer roles range from:

  • Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
  • Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
  • Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!

*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.

Volunteer Perks

  • Shifts are two hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
  • You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
Group Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a part of a community or church group and are interested in volunteering as a team, we’d love to have you! Contact our Resource Development Officer Rebecca Boline, at [email protected] or (828) 254-5356 x306 to get your volunteer group signed up today!
Restrictions
We ask that volunteers be 18+ years of age. Besides that, we have no other requirements for volunteering-just your commitment to lending two helping hands and a great attitude during your shift!
Invasive Plant Workshop
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Weaverville Main Street Nature Park

RiverLink, Land of Sky Regional Council, and the Town of Weaverville are hosting a hands-on workshop on invasive plant management techniques. Participants will remove invasive plants from Weaverville Main Street Nature Park.

Trick or Trail 5k + Spooky Sprint 1 Mile
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am
Nelon's Feed

Get ready to have some fun at the 9th Annual Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile, presented by Hunter Subaru! This Halloween-themed race will bring runners back to the heart of Hendersonville, NC, where they’ll start and finish in the Historic 7th Avenue District.

But that’s not all! The vibrant Fall Festival will be taking place at the Farmers’ Market, so you can expect a spooktacular atmosphere with costumes, decorations, and lots of great candy, snacks, and food!

This family favorite event promises a festive fusion of fitness and fall fun that you won’t want to miss. And, after the race, you can stroll over to the bustling Fall Festival for even more food, drinks, and vendors at the Farmers’ Market. So, come prepared to spook, sprint, and snack your way through this ghoulishly good time! (Don’t forget your cash for all the goodies!)

Costumes are highly encouraged, and prizes will be given out for the best ones!

Sunday, October 22, 2023
The Journeyperson Program
Oct 22 all-day
Organic Growers School

Starting a farm is a formidable challenge, but keeping a farm business going, growing, and thriving is even harder!

The Journeyperson Program is designed for farmers who have been independently farming for three or more years and are serious about operating farm businesses in the Southern Appalachian region. This program will give you the space and time to work on your business’s scale, viability, and long-term direction while making connections that deepen peer-to-peer support.

Limited spots are available for the full program, and those who want to be eligible for our Savings Incentive Program and the professional development funds must commit to participating in all aspects of the program.

What makes the Journeyperson program unique?

Participants can use this program as a tangible step toward achieving their farm goals, and make significant contributions to the agricultural community and economy.

This program is designed to give tailored guidance and support for your farm business to answer questions of:

  • Scale

  • Market access

  • Land access

  • Risk management

  • Understanding cash flow

  • Enterprise innovation

Volunteer for the Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival
Oct 22 all-day
Eliada Homes

Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze and Fall Festival is the agency’s single largest fundraiser. Through your volunteer support, you are directly impacting the lives of vulnerable children in our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer roles range from:

  • Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
  • Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
  • Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!

*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.

Volunteer Perks

  • Shifts are two hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
  • You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
Group Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a part of a community or church group and are interested in volunteering as a team, we’d love to have you! Contact our Resource Development Officer Rebecca Boline, at [email protected] or (828) 254-5356 x306 to get your volunteer group signed up today!
Restrictions
We ask that volunteers be 18+ years of age. Besides that, we have no other requirements for volunteering-just your commitment to lending two helping hands and a great attitude during your shift!
Monday, October 23, 2023
Free Community Classes
Oct 23 all-day
YWCA of Asheville

Zumba Mondays: 6-7 pm
Take the work out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for
an interval style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.

Brain Dance & Play Wednesdays: 10-11 am

Improve your memory, coordination and energy levels with the “Brain Dance”.
Transform your workout into a playful experience by discovering new and joyous
ways to move your body.

Slow Flow Yoga Thursdays: 1:15-2:15 pm

Give yourself a needed break with guided gentle yoga poses to stretch your body
and relax your mind.

Barre Sculpt & Tone Fridays: 11:15-11:45 am

Medium intensity class to build strength, endurance, and muscle tone using 1-5lb
weights for upper body , Pilates based core work, and ballet barre sequence for
mobility and strength.

Pre-registration encouraged, call us at 828-254-7206
to sign up for a FREE class or start your FREE 7-Day Trial
membership at ywcaofasheville.org
185 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
All classes are subject to change, call or stop by for a new schedule.

The Journeyperson Program
Oct 23 all-day
Organic Growers School

Starting a farm is a formidable challenge, but keeping a farm business going, growing, and thriving is even harder!

The Journeyperson Program is designed for farmers who have been independently farming for three or more years and are serious about operating farm businesses in the Southern Appalachian region. This program will give you the space and time to work on your business’s scale, viability, and long-term direction while making connections that deepen peer-to-peer support.

Limited spots are available for the full program, and those who want to be eligible for our Savings Incentive Program and the professional development funds must commit to participating in all aspects of the program.

What makes the Journeyperson program unique?

Participants can use this program as a tangible step toward achieving their farm goals, and make significant contributions to the agricultural community and economy.

This program is designed to give tailored guidance and support for your farm business to answer questions of:

  • Scale

  • Market access

  • Land access

  • Risk management

  • Understanding cash flow

  • Enterprise innovation

Volunteer for the Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival
Oct 23 all-day
Eliada Homes

Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze and Fall Festival is the agency’s single largest fundraiser. Through your volunteer support, you are directly impacting the lives of vulnerable children in our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer roles range from:

  • Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
  • Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
  • Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!

*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.

Volunteer Perks

  • Shifts are two hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
  • You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
Group Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a part of a community or church group and are interested in volunteering as a team, we’d love to have you! Contact our Resource Development Officer Rebecca Boline, at [email protected] or (828) 254-5356 x306 to get your volunteer group signed up today!
Restrictions
We ask that volunteers be 18+ years of age. Besides that, we have no other requirements for volunteering-just your commitment to lending two helping hands and a great attitude during your shift!
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The Journeyperson Program
Oct 24 all-day
Organic Growers School

Starting a farm is a formidable challenge, but keeping a farm business going, growing, and thriving is even harder!

The Journeyperson Program is designed for farmers who have been independently farming for three or more years and are serious about operating farm businesses in the Southern Appalachian region. This program will give you the space and time to work on your business’s scale, viability, and long-term direction while making connections that deepen peer-to-peer support.

Limited spots are available for the full program, and those who want to be eligible for our Savings Incentive Program and the professional development funds must commit to participating in all aspects of the program.

What makes the Journeyperson program unique?

Participants can use this program as a tangible step toward achieving their farm goals, and make significant contributions to the agricultural community and economy.

This program is designed to give tailored guidance and support for your farm business to answer questions of:

  • Scale

  • Market access

  • Land access

  • Risk management

  • Understanding cash flow

  • Enterprise innovation

Volunteer for the Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival
Oct 24 all-day
Eliada Homes

Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze and Fall Festival is the agency’s single largest fundraiser. Through your volunteer support, you are directly impacting the lives of vulnerable children in our community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer roles range from:

  • Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
  • Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
  • Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!

*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.

Volunteer Perks

  • Shifts are two hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
  • You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
Group Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a part of a community or church group and are interested in volunteering as a team, we’d love to have you! Contact our Resource Development Officer Rebecca Boline, at [email protected] or (828) 254-5356 x306 to get your volunteer group signed up today!
Restrictions
We ask that volunteers be 18+ years of age. Besides that, we have no other requirements for volunteering-just your commitment to lending two helping hands and a great attitude during your shift!
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Asheville Holiday Parade Volunteers w/ Asheville on Bikes
Oct 25 all-day
Pack Square Park
Co-founders Rachel Reeser and Mike Sule ride the Holiday Parade in 2008
Asheville on Bikes is coordinating with the Asheville Downtown Association to support the Asheville Holiday Parade on Nov. 18 with Bike Marshall volunteers. The “Bike Marshall In Parade” option is a great way to experience the event because you get to pedal the parade route and take in the spectacles and participants. If you’re interested, sign up to volunteer!