September – October 2026
Sunday, September 20
Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville
From 2:30–4 p.m. Parker Sloan and Debbie Alford will speak on the 2026 Affordable Housing Bond proposed by Buncombe County. The presentation will be held at the Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road in Asheville. For more information, visit ehsasheville.org, call (828) 687-7759, or email [email protected].
Thursday, September 24
Top Ten Secrets to Getting a Grant
Find out what NC grant makers need to approve your grant application. This free Zoom webinar, led by Natasha Davis, takes place from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Register online at www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=50460087.
Monday, September 28
Asheville‑Buncombe Candidate Forum
Local arts, business, hospitality, and tourism organizations invite you to meet the candidates for Buncombe County Commission, Asheville City Council, and Asheville Mayor. The forum will be held from 5–7:30 p.m. at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Free admission. Register at boxoffice.worthamarts.org/online/seatSelect.asp.
Tuesday, October 6
How to Sell More Without Selling Out
Mindset, Strategies, & Scripts for More Sales. This free, online Zoom webinar, led by Jen Aly, takes place from 2-3:30 p.m. Bridge the gap between your marketing and your money with genuine sales techniques. Register online at www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=50460068.
Peer Living Room
Individuals 18 years and older who are looking for a safe and supportive environment as part of their recovery from substance use and mental health challenges are free to visit Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. It is a casual location for folks to socialize and attend groups and meetings. 356 Biltmore Avenue, Lower Level, in Asheville.
Hood Tours
Learn more about Asheville’s historically Black areas on walking, driving, and specialty tours. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours. For more details, call (828) 275-5305 or email [email protected]. Book your tour today by going to www.hoodhuggers.com/tours.
Tank Patrol
Find the lowest gas prices in Asheville and in North Carolina. Go to theurbannews.com/tank-patrol-2.
If your group or organization is hosting events, online meetings, courses, chats, or other programming, please submit them to [email protected].
