Photo by Clare Hanrahan. This was the Holiday Parade in Asheville on 11/17/17.
UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR BY DANCEWATER
11/20/17 ASHEVILLE SURJ MEETING
Asheville SURJ weekly evening meeting: Monday, 6:30-8:30pm at Asheville Unitarian Universalist Congregation (downstairs main building). Accountability group for folks seeking to focus on anti-racism work. Meetings include opportunities such as discussion, educational opportunities, or role-playing difficult conversations, and building connections. Mic Collins to lead a conversation about interactions we expect, hope, and/or dread having over Thanksgiving with family and friends regarding racial justice and confronting and naming White Supremacy. For more info email avlsurj@gmail.com.
11/20/17 IMPACTS OF LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS ON WATER QUALITY
Nov. 20: Presentation on the Impacts of Livestock Operations on Water Quality at Sanctuary Brewing Company. Hartwell Carson, French Broad Riverkeeper, and Gray Jernigan, Green Riverkeeper, will present on the impacts to our waterways from raising animals for food, particularly large scale, industrial livestock operations. This event is brought to you by Sanctuary Brewing Company, Asheville Vegan Outreach, and MountainTrue. Time is 6 PM. Contact Gray Jernigan at 828-692-0385 or gray@mountaintrue.org for more information. Venue is Sanctuary Brewing Company at 147 1st Ave East in Hendersonville.
11/21/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE VIGIL - BECAUSE THE WARS STILL GO ON
Every Tuesday, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 holds a vigil at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Time is 4:30 PM. This has been happening since 2002. No matter the weather, no matter if it falls on a holiday, they are out there standing for peace.
11/21/17 ASURJ EVENT
Tuesday ASURJ Do-Session, 10 am in Firestorm's back room. We hold this space so that we can check in with each other about our experiences this past week attempting to do good work in Asheville. There are things we have seen that encourage us to believe that white people are waking up to the impact of racism on everyone, and there are things that knock us flat and make us think racism will forever haunt this mountain town. Bring it all, and we will leave with something concrete we can each do this week to support multi-racial coalition work. All are welcome. Do-Session, 11:30-1pm to follow.
11/21/17 ELISHA MITCHELL AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING
The mission of the Elisha Mitchell chapter of the Audubon Society (EMAS) is to promote an awareness and appreciation of nature, to preserve and protect wildlife and natural ecosystems, and to encourage responsible environmental stewardship. The next EMAS general meetings at the Reuter Center is scheduled at 7 PM on November 21, 2017. Meetings are free and open to everyone. Topic of presentation is “Fire and Birds: Forest disturbances and breeding birds in the southern Appalachians.” Over 85 years of research and hundreds of studies have been conducted at Bent Creek Experimental Forest, a research work unit of the USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station. Research ecologist Katie Greenberg will present the results of studies addressing how breeding bird communities respond to prescribed fire, fire severity, and both natural and silvicultural disturbances in the Southern Appalachians. For more information contact elishamitchellaudubon@ gmail.com.
11/22/17 FUNDRAISER FOR AFRICA HEALING EXCHANGE
Dance Party for Resiliency and Recovery in the community! Join AHE for this upcoming benefit party. November 22, 2017. Africa Healing Exchange envisions a world where those who experience trauma and chronic stress can heal and thrive in their daily lives, thereby creating healthy communities to promote peace and understanding for all life. AHE provides a platform for people to overcome trauma, manage daily stress and create healthy living habits. The AHE Restoring Resiliency program is delivered to individuals and organizations in the U.S. and Rwanda who are working to help end the cycle of trauma, with particular emphasis on supporting mothers and children in Rwanda. The model is designed for global replication. Isis Music Hall at 743 Haywood Road in west Asheville. $20 entrance ticket. Live music by A Social Function at 8:30, DJ at 10:30 PM. For more information including how to get tickets, call us at 828-333-4960 or email Sara@AfricaHealingExchange.org.
11/22/17 EVENT AT FIRESTORM IN ASHEVILLE
Time is 7:00pm. Title is “China Inside Out.” AJ Huang, a language teacher and photographer from southern China, will be your guide in this introduction. Contact Firestorm for more information.
11/24/17 DOCUMENTARY AT FIRESTORM IN ASHEVILLE
Fri, Nov 24 @ 7:30pm. Trouble Screening. A monthly showing of the 30 minute documentary Trouble by sub.Media followed by a directed conversation. Contact Firestorm for more information.
11/26/17 BENEFIT FOR PUERTO RICO IN ASHEVILLE
Buti Yoga, Bubbles & Brunch – Fundraiser for Puerto Rico on November 26 from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST at THE BLOCK off biltmore on 39 S. Market Street in Asheville. For more information, call 828-254-9277.
11/26/17 WNC SOLIDARITY CONCERT SERIES
The final Sunday of each month in 2017, two groups of WNC-based musicians and their ensembles will each perform a benefit concert to raise funding for WNC nonprofits. The music performed each week will fluctuate between jazz, rhythm & blues, soul, jazz funk, jazz fusion, and swing. Each event will host two groups, playing, consecutively between 3 and 5 PM with a brief intermission. All of proceeds go to the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit for today is Quutopia. Act I is Ruth Cooney Quintet (Joni Mitchell Tribute) and Act II is Alina Quu and Friends. Location is The Block Off Biltmore at Eagle and South Market Streets in downtown Asheville. Suggested donation is $10, and are available the day of the event. Please call The Block Off Biltmore for more information.
11/27/17 ASHEVILLE SURJ MEETING
Asheville SURJ weekly evening meeting: Monday, 6:30-8:30pm at Asheville Unitarian Universalist Congregation (downstairs main building). Accountability group for folks seeking to focus on anti-racism work. Meetings include opportunities such as discussion, educational opportunities, or role-playing difficult conversations, and building connections. David Greenson to lead post Thanksgiving Calling In session about the conversations we had, didn't have, regretted having, wished went differently, etc. Come and process, prepare, and practice for your next encounter! For more info email avlsurj@gmail.com.
11/28/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE VIGIL - BECAUSE THE WARS STILL GO ON
Every Tuesday, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 holds a vigil at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Time is 4:30 PM. This has been happening since 2002. No matter the weather, no matter if it falls on a holiday, they are out there standing for peace.
11/28/17 CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY MOVIE NIGHT
Nov 28, 6:30 PM: Collider movie night “Before the Flood,” film 7pm at The Collider w. CCL. Citizens Climate Lobby - Asheville Chapter. asheville@citizensclimatelobby.org.
11/28/17 WOMEN UP CELEBRATION AND AWARDS CEREMONY
2017 WomanUP Celebration and Awards Ceremony. The inspiring stories of “Hidden Figures” retired NASA Engineer Dr. Christine Darden, and entrepreneur Troylyn Ball of Asheville Distilling Co. Retired NASA engineer Dr. Christine Darden and entrepreneur Troylyn Ball of Asheville Distilling Co. share stories of overcoming obstacles to achieve success as professional women at the 2017 WomanUP Celebration and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. A 1958 graduate of Asheville’s Allen High School, guest speaker Dr. Christine Darden started her career as a math teacher and became one of NASA’s “human computers,” going on to have a 40-year career as a NASA engineer and international expert in high-speed aerodynamics and sonic boom research. Dr. Darden will share her story and the career formula that she says pushed her to succeed. Her story is sure to be inspiring for women of all ages and careers. Troylyn Ball is the founder and owner of Asheville Distilling Company and the maker of award-winning Troy & Sons Whiskey. Her story is captivating the nation in her newly released book, Pure Heart: A Spirited Tale of Grace, Grit, and Whiskey. Her tale of perseverance to save her family from financial ruin while caring for her two developmentally challenged, special needs children is a lesson in faith and ingenuity. This “Moonshine Mama” (as she’s called) is as down-home as her whiskey and will capture your heart. At the event, awards will be given to honor three outstanding women from Asheville’s business community: The Woman Nonprofit Leader of the Year, presented by TD Bank; Woman Executive of the Year, presented by Mission Health; and Women Entrepreneurs, Best in Business, presented by Webb Investments, Inc. The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Buncombe County Schools Foundation have partnered to host this celebration held at the Crowne Plaza Expo Center. Tickets for the breakfast are $45. Contact the Asheville Chamber of Commerce to obtain tickets. Tuesday, November 28, 2017 8:00 AM - 11:00. Location is the Crowne Plaza Resort - Expo Center at 1 Resort Drive in Asheville.
11/28/17 EVENT AT MARS HILL UNIVERSITY
Indigenous Peoples Day Presentation. Tuesday, November 28 at 7 p.m. in Belk Auditorium in Wren Student Center. Amy West, president of the Native American Student Association, and Heather Hawn, political science professor, will discuss the significance of Columbus Day and the grassroots movement to change this to Indigenous Peoples Day celebrating the history and culture of The First Nations. Sponsored by NASA and the Political Science Department.
11/28/17 ASURJ EVENT
Tuesday ASURJ Do-Session, 10 am in Firestorm's back room. We hold this space so that we can check in with each other about our experiences this past week attempting to do good work in Asheville. There are things we have seen that encourage us to believe that white people are waking up to the impact of racism on everyone, and there are things that knock us flat and make us think racism will forever haunt this mountain town. Bring it all, and we will leave with something concrete we can each do this week to support multi-racial coalition work. All are welcome. Do-Session, 11:30-1pm to follow.
11/28/17 OCCUPY WNC MEETING IN SYLVA
The non-partisan group Occupy WNC meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Sylva's Sneak E Squirrel Community Room. The next meeting is November 28th at 7:00PM; supper is at 6:00 PM for those who can come. OccupyWNC has worked for economic and social justice in WNC since 2011. Newcomers and visitors are welcome. Contact Lucy Christopher at (828)743-9747 for more information.
11/29/17 WORKSHOP AT FIRESTORM IN ASHEVILLE
Nov 29- Sustainable Call Ins- an introduction to the trifold method on addressing abuse and assault in subcultural communities (led by Kat). Workshop runs from 5 to 7pm at Firestorm Coop at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Free. For more information, contact: callistocollective@protonmail.com.
11/29/17 WORKSHOP AT FIRESTORM IN ASHEVILLE
Nov 29- Sustainable Call Ins- an introduction to the trifold method on addressing abuse and assault in subcultural communities (led by Kat). Workshop runs from 5 to 7pm at Firestorm Coop at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Free. For more information, contact: callistocollective@protonmail.com.
11/30/17 DEMOCRACY NORTH CAROLINA FUNDRAISER
We Are Rebuilding Democracy. Join us for our 2017 Asheville party to support Democracy North Carolina. Get an insider update on our fight against voter suppression and gerrymandering in NC and hear how we train and deploy local advocates and ways you can get involved. Thursday, November 30, 2017. Time is 5:30-7:30 p.m. with drinks and light fare at The Old Wood Company at 99 Riverside Drive, Asheville. Individual tickets are $50. To become a sponsor or get a ticket, contact Meta Nzongola at meta@democracy-nc.org or (919) 908-7932.
12/02/17 DEMOCRACY NC EVENT
December 2 | We Are Democracy Workshop | Asheville. Join us at at this upcoming We Are Democracy workshop in Asheville on December 2. Democracy North Carolina will equip you and your fellow activists from surrounding counties with the latest updates, tools, and training for building a multi-racial movement to mobilize for redistricting reform, fight back against voter suppression, and set the stage for our collective work in 2018. You’ll also learn some movement history, hear success stories from the field, and get timely training on core organizing skills. Any contribution that you are able to make will help Democracy NC bring this workshop to more participants statewide. When: Saturday, December 2, from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (sign-in begins at 9:15 AM). Where: Jubilee! (01 Patton Ave, Asheville, 28801). Please RSVP. Contact Darlene Azarmi at 828-216-3430 or darlene@democracy-nc.org with any questions and to RSVP or make a donation.
12/04/17 DOCUMENTARY SCREENING IN ASHEVILLE
On Monday, December 4, at 6:30 PM, CJJ/West, the Western North Carolina Chapter of the ACLU and Hood Huggers International will be co-sponsoring the screening of “13th” a documentary by filmmaker Ava DuVernay, at the Altamont Theatre at 13 Church Street in Asheville. The film explores the history of racial inequality in the US, focusing on the nation’s prisons that are disproportionately filled with African-Americans. A panel discussion will follow. Catering will be provided by Comedy Catering, and Black Star Line Brewing from Hendersonville, a new African-American owned brewery, will be featuring its brews. The suggested minimum donation is $5; all funds will go to Hood Huggers. Because space is limited, it is important to RSVP by November 28 to cjjwest@carolinajewsforjustice.org.
12/05/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE VIGIL - BECAUSE THE WARS STILL GO ON
Every Tuesday, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 holds a vigil at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Time is 4:30 PM. This has been happening since 2002. No matter the weather, no matter if it falls on a holiday, they are out there standing for peace.
12/05/17 CURRENT EVENTS BOOK CLUB
Join host Bruce Roth for a lively discussion on topics of current interest including war and peace, the economy, the environment, and other hot political topics. Time is 7 PM and location is Malaprops in downtown Asheville. We meet the first Tuesday of every month. Contact Bruce at brucerothchess@gmail.com for more information. December's book is “Out of the Wreckage” by George Monbiot.
12/05/17 WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
The World Affairs Council lecture series at UNC Asheville will complete its 2017 season on Dec. 5 with The State of the Middle East in the Post-ISIS Era, presented by Ali Demirdas of the College of Charleston faculty. December 5, 7:30 p.m., “Turkey and the Middle East with Erdogan’s New Expansions of Power” by Ali Demirdas, a Turkish citizen who now teaches international politics at the College of Charleston. All lectures are scheduled in the Reuter Center's Manheimer Room, free to WAC members and students, all others $10 at the door.
12/06/17 CITIZENS-POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
This meeting is organized by the City of Asheville. This meeting is free and open to the public. This meeting will be at the Recreation Division Offices at 72 Gashes Creek Road in east Asheville. Time is 5 PM. Call 251-1122 for more information.
12/06/17 SIERRA CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY AND RECOGNITION AWARDS
Sierra Club Dec. 6: Holiday Party & Recognition Awards. This annual Holiday Party is a potluck: Please bring a dish to share, as well as your own dishes and silverware. The club will also be recognizing outstanding companies and organizations who have made a difference for the environment in the past year. Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place (corner of Charlotte and Edwin). Contact: Judy Mattox, judymattox@sbcglobal.net, 828-683-2176
12/06/17 SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB AT FIRESTORM IN ASHEVILLE
Wed, Dec 6 @ 2:00pm. Secular Jewish Social Justice Book Club. This new book group will be reading Gloria Steinhem's recently published “My Life on the Road.” Contact Firestorm for more information.
12/06/17 BOOK DISCUSSION AT FIRESTORM IN ASHEVILLE
Wed, Dec 6 @ 6:00pm. Ella May Wiggins Discussion. On October 3rd, New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash will release The Last Ballad, a book is based on social justice fighter Ella May Wiggins' life. Who was she and what is her relevance today? Contact Firestorm for more information.
12/07/17 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP IN ASHEVILLE
New Jim Crow Discussion Group. Join bookseller Stephanie Jones-Byrne for the first of two meetings to discuss The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. The group will meet again on January 4th. Event date: Thursday, December 7, 2017 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Event address: Malaprop’s Bookstore at 55 Haywood Street in Asheville.
12/09/17 BENEFIT FOR BARBUDA IN ASHEVILLE
Proceeds of food sales will be donated to Hurricane Irma victims in Barbuda. Music by DJ Red Iyah, Food by Waddle Dessert Oasis. Time is 7 PM, open to the whole family. There will be a silent auction and craft vendors. Location is THE BLOCK off biltmore at 39 S. Market Street in Asheville. For more information, call 828-254-9277. If you would like to donate to the hurricane victims of Barbuda, email us at chefempressj@wadadlidesserto.com.
12/13/17 MOUNTAINTRUE AND SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Dec. 13: Environmental Issues & Actions Meeting. Join MountainTrue and the Sierra Club for monthly meetings to discuss local, state and national environmental issues. These meetings will help identify opportunities to take action on current issues, and provide educational opportunities for anyone who would like more information about how to get involved in environmental action. These meetings will occur on the second Wednesday of every month, and the next meeting is December 13 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Wedge at Foundation at 5 Foundy Street in Asheville. If you’re interested in staying up to date on environmental issues and want to know how you can get involved in local, state and national opportunities, come on out to learn more. For more information, contact Susan Bean at 828.258.8737 x 216 or susan@mountaintrue.org.
12/16/17 AUTHOR PANEL AT FIRESTORM IN ASHEVILLE
Sat, Dec 16 @ 5:00pm. Hope, Resilience, and Resistance Author Panel. Four local authors will talk about their new books and writing for young readers during these chaotic times. Event is appropriate for middle-school age and above. Contact Firestorm for more information.
12/10/17 OPEN HOUSE FOR JEWS FOR JUSTICE
On Sunday, December 10th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, CJJ/West will host an Open House to socialize and organize. The event will take place at Congregation Beth HaTephila, 43 North Liberty St, Asheville. Learn more about the issues we are working on, including economic inequality, racial justice, voter engagement and immigration. Most importantly, find out how you can be involved. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend.
12/12/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE VIGIL - BECAUSE THE WARS STILL GO ON
Every Tuesday, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 holds a vigil at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Time is 4:30 PM. This has been happening since 2002. No matter the weather, no matter if it falls on a holiday, they are out there standing for peace.
12/13/17 JUST PEACE FOR ISRAEL/PALESTINE MEETING
This meeting will be at 9:30 AM at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church at 117 Montreat Road in Black Mountain. Contact Beth at elizakeiser@aol.com or 828 707 4271 for more information.
12/13/17 DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING IN ASHEVILLE
“13th” Film Screening. In anticipation Michelle Alexander's visit to UNC Asheville on January 18th, 2018 please join us as we present films and host discussions about the broken criminal justice system in the United States. The first film we will be showing is the critically acclaimed documentary, “13th.” It explores the 13th amendment: did it eradicate, or evolve slavery? This screening will take place December 13th at 6:00 pm at the Grant Center (285 Livingston St). This screening is free to the public. Facilitated discussion to follow. Contact JaNesha Slaughter at janesha.slaughter@gmail.com for questions.
12/14/17 PARTY TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF PEACE
Thursday December 14, PARTY TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF PEACE, 5—8 pm at First Congregational Church Friendship Hall, 20 Oak St, Asheville, NC 28801 (look for sign at entrance). Event to commemorate the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to the International Campaign for Abolition of Nuclear Weapons (ICANw) and its work on the new Nuclear Ban Treaty. WNC PSR is a local affiliate to the Campaign. Celebrate all the work that has been done by many in this region, over many years, towards this day. Food, music, friendship, more information: maryo@nirs.org or 828-252-8409
12/19/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE VIGIL - BECAUSE THE WARS STILL GO ON
Every Tuesday, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 holds a vigil at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Time is 4:30 PM. This has been happening since 2002. No matter the weather, no matter if it falls on a holiday, they are out there standing for peace.
12/19/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
On the third Tuesday of each month, Western North Carolina Veterans for Peace meets to coordinate group activities and programs.Veterans For Peace is a global organization of Military Veterans and allies whose collective efforts are to build a culture of peace by using our experiences and lifting our voices. We inform the public of the true causes of war and the enormous costs of wars, with an obligation to heal the wounds of wars. Our network is comprised of over 140 chapters worldwide whose work includes: educating the public, advocating for a dismantling of the war economy, providing services that assist veterans and victims of war, and most significantly, working to end all wars. Time is 5:45 PM and location is the Block Off Biltmore at Eagle and Market Streets in downtown Asheville. For more information, contact Gerry at gwerhan@gmail.com.
12/20/17 ASHEVILLE GREEN DRINKS
Informal networking focused on the science of sustainability. Free to attend. Held at The Block off biltmore at 39 South Market Street. Time is 6 PM. No contact information.
12/26/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE VIGIL - BECAUSE THE WARS STILL GO ON
Every Tuesday, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 holds a vigil at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Time is 4:30 PM. This has been happening since 2002. No matter the weather, no matter if it falls on a holiday, they are out there standing for peace.
12/27/17 BOARD MEETING FOR LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS IN ASHEVILLE - BUNCOMBE COUNTY.
Board Meeting, Public Comment Open at beginning of each meeting. Wed, December 27, 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Monthly on the fourth Wednesday. Location is The Cathedral of All Souls at 9 Swan Street in Asheville. Join us in the CE Room.
12/31/17 WNC SOLIDARITY CONCERT SERIES
The final Sunday of each month in 2017, two groups of WNC-based musicians and their ensembles will each perform a benefit concert to raise funding for WNC nonprofits. The music performed each week will fluctuate between jazz, rhythm & blues, soul, jazz funk, jazz fusion, and swing. Each event will host two groups, playing, consecutively between 3 and 5 PM with a brief intermission. All of proceeds go to the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit for today is Homeward Bound. This is a special WNC solidarity New Year’s Eve concert. Location is The Block Off Biltmore at Eagle and South Market Streets in downtown Asheville. Suggested donation is $10, and are available the day of the event. Please call The Block Off Biltmore for more information.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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MONDAY
Asheville SURJ weekly meeting at 6:30 pm at UU Congregation in Asheville, downstairs
TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 4:30 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument
SURJ Discussion at Firestorm Coffee & Books at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. 10 AM-11:30 AM. Followed by Do!sessions from 11:30-1:30 PM.
Rally at historic Courthouse in Hendersonville at 5 PM on the first Tuesday of the month. Organized by the Progressive Organized Women.
Gathering of people who like to stitch and otherwise puncture the status quo at 68 Haywood Street Outdoor Space at 9 AM.
WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood County Courthouse in Waynesville
French Broad Riverkeeper has a paddle-n-plant to prevent sediment erosion most Wednesdays and Saturdays. Registration required at anna@mountaintrue.org.
Green Drinks meets at 6 PM at The Block Off Biltmore on the third Wednesday of the month.
Sierra Club meets at 7 PM at Unitarian Universalist in Asheville on the first Wednesday of the month.
Indivisible Asheville does political letter writing at 5:30 every Wednesday at The Block Off Biltmore.
THURSDAY
Political Prisoners Letter Writing at Firestorm Coffee & Books at 6 PM on first Thursday of the month. Materials provided.
Welcome Home Tour by Homeward Bound on the third Thursday of the month at 11 AM. Call 258-1695 for more information.
Asheville Prison Books Program is held at Downtown Books & News from 4 to 7 PM.
FRIDAY
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the City Hall in Hendersonville.
SATURDAY
French Broad Riverkeeper has a paddle-n-plant to prevent sediment erosion most Wednesdays and Saturdays. Registration required at anna@mountaintrue.org.
Mountain True holds urban forest workdays on the second Saturday of the month at Richmond Hill Park from 9 AM to 1 PM. Call 258-8737 for more information.
Citizen’s Climate Lobby meeting at 12:30 PM at Kairos West Community Center on second Saturday of the month.
Food Not Bombs serves free vegan/vegetarian food every Saturday at noon at Pritchard Park.
Dances of Universal Peace on the third Saturdays at 7:30 at 1 School Road in Asheville.
SUNDAY
Asheville National Organization for Women meeting at 2:30 PM at YWCA of Asheville on second Sunday of the month.
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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Greetings All,
We are halfway through the Winter Clothing Drive for Homeless Veterans. Warm Winter Clothes are coming in steadily in Asheville and Hendersonville, more are needed. Some financial contributions have come in as well, all contributions greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate Clothes or make a Financial Contribution here is the pertinent information.
Drop off Location in Asheville
THE BLOCK off biltmore
Address: 39 S Market St B, Asheville, NC 28801
Hours: 5PM–12AM
For Asheville pick up etc call Craig Klawuhn 561.603.8691
Drop off locations in Hendersonville
Namaste Center in Flat Rock across street from Post Office
Hendersonville Co-op on Spartansburg highway 60 S Charleston Ln, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Keller Williams Realty on Main street
for Hendersonville pick up etc call Dr Bill Brooks 828.215.8806
Financial Donations
Veterans for Peace will accept check donations made out to VFP 099. Send Checks to Veterans for Peace 099 POB 1024 Asheville NC 28802 and note Winter Clothing Drive on check please (tax write off forms available).
Tax Write off for clothes - Aura Home, local non-profit will provide tax write-off forms for donated clothing items upon request. For More info Contact Craig Klawuhn atl 561.603.869.
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THE COMPASSION EXPERIENCE
This project is coming to Brevard, NC in late November and early December. Go to this website for more information and to get tickets: https://www.compassion.com/change/
What is The Compassion Experience?
This free event features an interactive journey through the true stories of children living in developing countries like the Philippines, Kenya, Uganda and the Dominican Republic.
In over 2,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space, visitors will step inside homes, markets and schools — without getting on a plane. Each child's story starts in poverty but ends in hope.
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Buncombe County Commissioners Meeting on December 5, 2017
One issue that is really picking up steam is the Resolution to Achieve 100% Clean Energy by 2030 for Buncombe County. This could even be voted on December 5, so now is the time to act. Carolyn Anderson, of Indivisible Environment and WNC Renewables Coalition, has asked us to call the county commissioners and persuade them to vote "yes" on this resolution.
-Brownie Newman, Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, and Al Whitesides are already on board, so please thank them for their efforts on this.
Here is the information for contacting the county commissioners: Brownie Newman – Chair and sponsor of the initiative. Email: brownie.newman@buncombecounty.org, 828-243-0107
Jasmine Beach-Ferrara – District 1 Email: jasmine.beach-ferrara@buncombecounty.org 828-250-4004
Al Whitesides – District 1 Email: alfred.whitesides@buncombecounty.org 828-273-6427
Mike Fryar – District 2 Email: mike.fryar@buncombecounty.org 828-250-4007
Ellen Frost – District 2 Email: ellen.frost@buncombecounty.org 828-275-8662
Joe Belcher – District 3 Email: joe.belcher@buncombecounty.org 828-250-4008
Robert Pressley – District 3. Email: robert.pressley@buncombecounty.org 828-215-2077
And here are some talking points you could use: http://www.ncwarn.org/wp-content/uploads/CP25-Factsheet.pdf
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