Each May, the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm the nation’s commitment to serving older adults. Every President since John F. Kennedy issued formal proclamations asking [...]
May-jor fun is in store with Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s events, programs, and opportunities sure to inspire adventure and create community connections. Browse highlights below and use these links to find additional opportunities including free meetups and clubs, exercise and sports, arts and crafts, and more each week and throughout the month: Browse [...]
Happy Earth Month! Together, we have diverted over ONE MILLION POUNDS of food waste from the landfill! Thank you for your efforts in helping the City of Asheville/Buncombe County reach this important milestone! What a tremendous accomplishment! To celebrate, you are cordially invited to join us on Saturday, April 26th for a FREE, family-friendly event! At this event, [...]
Get ready for summer nights filled with cinematic magic as Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s popular Movies in the Park series returns to Pack Square Park. This tradition for many locals transforms the heart of downtown Asheville into the area’s largest outdoor movie theater, offering free family-friendly films under the stars. Join friends and [...]
Our City and region continue to collaborate and make progress on Tropical Storm Helene recovery. The needs in our communities makes our actions to celebrate and support the earth this Spring even more meaningful. The City of Asheville’s Sustainability Department invites you to take extra steps this month to help clean up, beautify and restore [...]
Get ready for a day of big fun for little ones! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is thrilled to announce the annual Tiny Tykes Day, a free festival designed for children ages 5 and under, is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, from 2-5pm at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center on 285 [...]
The City of Asheville invites the community to celebrate Memorial Stadium’s renovation with a community fair and ribbon cutting ceremony. The Asheville Sports and Fitness Fair aims to ignite community passion for wellness and will have many opportunities for residents to connect to Asheville’s vibrant local sports and fitness scene. The Sports and Fitness Fair [...]
March 18 is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day! Today, we recognize and celebrate the dedication of Asheville Rides Transit (ART) employees who keep our community moving. When Tropical Storm Helene hit, ART became a vital lifeline for a city in crisis. With no potable water, widespread flooding, and impassable roads, ART’s swift actions ensured residents could [...]
No foolin’, April is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf as Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s calendar celebrates the joy of spring and new beginnings. Browse highlights below and use these links to find additional opportunities including free meetups and clubs, exercise and sports, arts and crafts, and more each week and [...]
Get ready to shake off winter as Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s March calendar is a fresh wave of energy blooming with events and programs that celebrate the season of renewal. Browse highlights below and use these resources to find a lineup of additional opportunities including free meetups and clubs, exercise and sports, arts and [...]
Two firefighters with the Asheville, N.C., Fire Department will be running in the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America® in April as part of the CITGO-sponsored running team. Stated Chris Kiesling, CITGO Assistant Vice President Light Oils Operations and Marketing, “Sponsoring firefighters from Asheville was one small way we could recognize and thank first responders [...]
The camaraderie and challenge of Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts are back! The weeks-long festival celebrates the transformative ability of sports and the arts to foster friendship and wellness for participants ages 50-100+. There is a $10 fee to participate and online registration opens February 8 at ncseniorgames.org. “Living healthy, active, and creative [...]