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City Council takes action on Helene Recovery items at August 26 Council Meeting

At the August 26 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. Below is a list of the items, grouped by topic or category,  actions, and impacts.

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Hard-2-Recycle is September 13, sign up to volunteer for post-collection sorting & packaging

We need your help! The City of Asheville Sanitation Division is seeking volunteers to help sort, rinse, weigh, and package collected material on the Monday following the main event. Please choose a 1-hr time slot from the options provided. PPE (gloves) will be provided. No experience or specialized training is necessary to participate.

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APR Innovators: Trequel Hutchison

APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.

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National Recreation and Park Association gives high marks to Go! Guiding Others Program

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recently conducted a monitoring site visit with Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) and the findings highlight outstanding work being done by the local team behind the Go! Guiding Others youth mentoring program made possible by a grant from the national organization. The visit allowed NRPA to learn more about the program, assess management, and gather qualitative data on its community impact.

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From Festivals to Fitness, Fall in Asheville is Full of Opportunities

Summer’s stretch lasts a few more weeks, but Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) released its fall program guide with hundreds of classes, activities, hikes, clubs and meetups, and special events taking place from September to December. Spend a sunny day in a park or poolside with the guide planning how you’ll spend cooler months.

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