UPCOMING EVENTS
08/11/14 EXHIBIT AT YMI CULTURAL CENTER
“Cash Crop” is an emotionally moving and historical glimpse of the bondage endured by more than 15 million slaves during the trans-Atlantic slave trade by sculptor Stephen Hayes. The exhibition, which features 15 life-size sculptures of human beings in shackles, invites viewers to enter an emotional, physical, and psychic space to confront the past, present, and future. Admission is $6 for adults, free for students through 12th grade. This will run until August 27, 2014. Location is Ray Auditorium at the YMI Cultural Center at 39 South Market Street in Asheville. For more information please contact Sharon at info@ymiculturalcenter.org.
08/11/14 MOVE TO AMEND BUNCOMBE COUNTY MEETING
Time is 7 PM and location is North Asheville Library. Call Ruth at 232-2883 or email ruthachristie@gmail.com for more information.
08/11/14 SWAIN COUNTY COALITION AGAINST FRACKING MOVIE
The movie “Gasland 2” will be shown by the SCCAF – Swain County Coalition Against Fracking. They are presenting a series of educational movies on the dangers of hydraulic fracturing. The Coalition urges everyone to come view this extraordinary documentary depicting what happens to our environment and property values if fracking is forced on upon good citizens like us. Community awareness and involvement is much needed. Free. This will be held at the Nantahala Brewery on Depot Street in Bryson City at 7 PM.
08/11/14 DINNER WITH PROGRESSIVES
Time is 6 PM to 8 PM. Leslie Boyd will speak about the Affordable Care Act at tonight’s dinner with progressives. There is also time for folks in the group to make announcements, talk about campaigns and pass around petitions. Dinner will be at the new Green Sage in Westgate Mall next to Earth Fare in Asheville. For more information and to let Green Sage know how many are coming, contact Cheryl at 828-776-3327.
08/11/14 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE MONTHLY SOCIAL
Time is 6:30 to 8:30 PM and location is St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on Charlotte Street in Asheville. Presentation will be “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time”. Snacks and drinks provided, or bring your own. This is a facebook event under Transition Asheville.
08/13/14 GREEN DRINKS
Dan Gaddis is the Director of Sustainability and Energy Management at a global real estate technology corporation called RealPage, Inc. where he focuses on saving RealPage partners revenue while creating operational efficiencies through energy management and sustainability systems and solutions. Dan also drives sustainability at RealPage, allowing the company to further its Green offerings internally and externally. Socializing starts at 5:30 PM and presentation starts at 6 PM. Location is Posana Cafe at 1 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville.
08/13/14 COALITION AGAINST FRACKING MEETING IN JACKSON COUNTY
An anti-fracking group is forming in Jackson County. Bettie Ashby of Dillsboro said an organizational meeting would be held at 7 PM in the community room at the Jackson County Library. Ashby said she’s aware of at least 10 to 14 people who are interested in participating in organized opposition; the meeting next month, in part, is to gauge the level of interest in this community. The group must decide whether to affiliate with the Coalition Against Fracking in Western North Carolina. The drawback, according to Ashby, is the umbrella coalition’s nonprofit status would prevent political campaigning by a local group. “We didn’t feel like we should make these decisions for everyone,” said Ashby, who is organizing the effort with her sister, Ann Dunn. For more information, call 828-331-1397.
08/13/15 NO TO WAR AND OCCUPATION: US OUT OF THE MIDDLE EAST
Come join the Asheville branch of the International Socialist Organization as we discuss the long history of US imperialism, through war and occupation, in the Middle East. We will meet on ground level of the Pack Memorial Library in Asheville. Time is 6 PM. This event is hosted by Asheville Socialists. Information came from Facebook.
08/13/14 BENEFIT FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Fifty percent of sales from this WNC School of Massage event will benefit Aura Home for homeless women, vets, and children. $27. Held at WNC School of Massage at 131 McDowell Street, Suite 302 in Asheville. Time is 5:30 PM t 8:30 PM. Call 450-0979 for more information.
08/16/14 FUNDRAISER FOR ASHEVILLE HOMELESS NETWORK
BBQ fund-raiser for Asheville Homeless Network on Saturday, August 16, 5 PM to 8 PM. Location is Carrier Park. We'll have vegetarian and vegan BBQ, snacks, fruit, and drinks available for donations at the Rotary Centennial Pavilion (on your left when you enter Carrier Park). 100% of donations collected will be given to the Asheville Homeless Network. At the end of this event, there will be a discussion about plans for more events, projects, and campaigns to support non-profit, social justice, and environmental justice organizations in Asheville. Anyone is welcome to join the conversation. RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/318319541670601/. Contact Ken at kenhbraley@gmail.com or call (585) 441-0151, (585) 851-8322.
08/19/14 FREE ENERGY CONSERVATION WORKSHOP
Free Energy Conservation Workshop and Weatherization Services offered by Buncombe County Cooperative Extension Center at 94 Coxe Avenue in Asheville. Qualify for $800 in home weatherization services (must own home, built prior to 2006 and less than 2200 sq. ft.; home owner pays $100 and the rest ($700) is covered by NC Cooperative Extension office)! Time is 6:30-8:00 PM. For more information including how to register, contact Justin at justin.rowell@grennmodeling.com.
08/20/14 CITY OF ASHEVILLE TRANSIT PUBLIC MEETING
Location is Fire Department Training Room, 4th floor, Municipal Building, 100 Court Plaza in Asheville. The public is invited to drop-in anytime to comment on: Sunday bus service, NEW route serving Emma area, NEW route serving Oakley area, Transit fares. Time is 4 to 7 PM. The Multimodal Transportation Commission has openings on the Transit Committee. They are accepting applications through Wednesday, August 27. Interested? Call (828) 232-4531 or email iride@ashevillenc.gov for more information.
08/21/14 FRACKING PRESENTATION IN JACKSON COUNTY
Time is 6:30 PM, Fracking Presentation, Democratic Women of Jackson County meeting in Sylva. Contact gklagan@gmail.com for more info.
08/24/14 FINANCING OUR FOODSHED GATHERING
Hosted by Slow Money NC, Community Sourced Capital, Accelerating Appalachia and Rosetta's Kitchen - come enjoy a summer supper prepared by Rosetta! Hear about a few great new projects that need financing in the Asheville area, learn about Community Sourced Capital's work in NC, get an update on Accelerating Appalachia's programs, and network with folks who care about local food, local finance, and local economy. We will gather downstairs in the new Buchi Bar at Rosetta’s Kitchen on N. Lexington Avenue in Asheville. Supper is free (donations accepted) and there will be a cash bar. Time is 6 PM to 8:30 PM. Please RSVP to give us an idea of how many to cook for - go to Facebook to RSVP.
09/04/14 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF OUR VOICE
We cordially invite you to join us for Our VOICE’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, 40 Years of Starting Conversations featuring keynote speaker Anita Hill, Brandeis University Professor of Law. Ms. Hill started a national conversation by disclosing her experience of workplace sexual harassment which focused the country’s attention on a difficult topic often met with avoidance and silence. Welcome Reception starts at 6 PM / Program starts at 7 PM. Location is Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville. You can purchase tickets online or at Our VOICE, Malaprops and aSHEville Museum. For more information regarding our event, please contact us at rvoice@ourvoicenc.org.
09/08/14 MOVE TO AMEND BUNCOMBE COUNTY MEETING
Time is 7 PM and location is North Asheville Library. Call Ruth at 232-2883 or email ruthachristie@gmail.com for more information.
09/10/14 WESTERN CAROLINIANS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
This meeting will be at 9:30 AM at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church.
09/12/14 PUBLIC HEARING ON MEC’S OIL AND GAS RULES
Cullowhee Public Hearing on MEC's Oil and Gas Rules, Western Carolina University, 199 Centennial Drive in Cullowhee. Time is 5 to 9 PM.
09/21/14 MASSIVE PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH IN NYC
09/21/14 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
09/22/14 CLIMATE WEEK
By providing an international platform for government, business and civil society to work together on low carbon solutions, Climate Week NYC will show the world there are clear opportunities and many benefits in joining the global 'clean revolution'.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument
WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood County Courthouse in Waynesville
THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 1 PM at A-Hope on North Ann Street in Asheville.
Youth Outright Poetry Night at United Church of Christ in Asheville at 5 PM
FRIDAY
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the City Hall in Hendersonville
Women in Black have a monthly vigil at 5 PM at Vance Monument in Asheville (first Friday only)
SATURDAY
Transylvanians for Peace and WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility have a weekly vigil at noon in front of the courthouse in Brevard
Third Saturdays – Asheville’s Green Grannies invites the public to “sing for the climate” at Vance Monument at 5 PM.
SUNDAY
Youth OUTright meeting from 4 to 6 PM at First Congregational United Church of Christ at 20 Oak Street in Asheville. Ages 14 - 23 only.
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