Wellness Wednesday: Develop an attitude of gratitude
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Shared Courts for Pickleball, Tennis, and Bike Polo
Pickleball and tennis are currently experiencing significant participation increases in Asheville and have ardent supporters advocating for their respective sport. In order to support both racquet sports, all public outdoor hard surface tennis courts in the Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) are now dual-lined shared use courts supporting tennis and pickleball. This short-term solution immediately increases the City of Asheville’s outdoor public pickleball courts from 12 to 22 while retaining all 11 outdoor public hard surface tennis courts.
City of Asheville offices closed for Veterans Day, ART buses to run on regular schedule
In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Asheville offices will be closed Friday, November 11, 2022. The City of Asheville and partner agencies will honor our local Veterans during a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11. The in-person ceremony will take place Friday, November 11, 2022, 11 a.m. at Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville.
Asheville Parks & Recreation announces promotions
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Communication board makes Carrier Park playground more inviting for non-verbal and semi-verbal kids
A local Senior Girl Scout is making the Carrier Park playground a more inclusive space for non-verbal and semi-verbal kids. Spade Cipriano designed and installed a communication board earlier this year. To use the board, kids point to pictures to express their thoughts and feelings.
Wellness Wednesday – Do you have a holiday wellness plan?
Making a holiday wellness plan can help you stick to your goals and avoid playing catch up with a long list of New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’ve already been working on a goal or are just starting, it’s important to set realistic expectations and track your progress.
Burton Street Community Center celebrates Hispanic heritage on October 21
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Festival of Frights brings kooky fun and spooky chills October 21-31
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