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North Asheville Weekly Protest / Sign Waving
Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.
(For future NAVL protests, watch the calendar for changes in time as daylight gets shorter, and changes of day of week around holidays!)
Weaverville Weekly Protests
Join us for our weekly Protests at the Weaverville Clock on Main St from 5-5:45. Our group has grown every week and enjoys the supportive waves and honks from the Weaverville citizens. Bring your signs and your joy. We also bring donations of food and supplies to the First Baptist Church as our way of “giving back.” Non-perishable food items such as dry black beans and protein bars, and cleaning supplies are requested.
Who should attend: The 8 precincts in North Buncombe Cluster
Progressive Dems of Buncombe County in Person at Buncombe Dems Headquarters!
Please join us for our monthly meeting at Buncombe Dems HQ as we discuss actions to move a progressive agenda and socialize with like-minded individuals!
Agenda:
- Ways to plug in and protect our immigrant community
- Endorsements and work towards progressive candidates in Buncombe
- Recap of other activities - Demsgiving, other local groups pushing for progressive change
- Other open topics - feel free to bring one if you are leading a workstream
Who should attend: This event is open to all residents of Buncombe County who are interested in learning more about Progressive Democrats and what we are doing to work on progressive issues both locally and at a national level.
Holiday Happy Hour with the LGBTQ Caucus
Join the newly organized Buncombe Dems LGBTQ Caucus for a holiday happy hour to toast the season and engage in a social setting. Come by after work or your daily activities. There will be light refreshments and a cash bar for beverages of all descriptions.
Who should attend: All LGBTQ Dems, progressive unaffiliated voters and community allies.
Buncombe Young Dems Monthly Meeting - with LGBTQ+ Caucus
Instead of our usual "third Tuesday" meeting, this month we are joining the LGBTQ+ Caucus for their Holiday Meeting on December 12th, 2025 at Day Trip on Broadway. Join us!
Registration Repair Canvass: Virtual Launch
This canvass is our chance to protect democracy at the door. Thousands of North Carolinians are on the NC Board of Elections "Registration Repair" list simply because their voter registration is missing an ID number. If we don’t help them fix it now, they will be required to cast a provisional ballot next time they vote.
You’ll have powerful one-on-one conversations that clear up confusion, walk your neighbors through their options, and make sure voters' voices are heard.
This is a virtual canvass launch. At the start of your shift, you will join a Zoom for information and your list number. Then you will leave from home to go to the first house on your list.
There are a variety of time slots available that day, so you may choose the one that works best for you.
District Attorney Candidate Forum Hosted by the South Buncombe Cluster
Join Democratic candidates for Buncombe County District Attorney for an important and informative Forum. The candidates will be offering their qualifications, experience, priorities and plans for the position, and responding to questions.
With Early Voting in the Primary starting less than two months after this event, it's a great chance to see who you’d prefer in the very demanding DA job.
Doors open at 10:45am. Hosted by the South Buncombe Cluster; all Dems and Dem-leaning Unaffiliates are welcome.
Left Turn Readers: December Meeting
Do you like to read? Do you want to build community? Do you want to fight fascism? Join us for our reading group, meeting monthly on Mondays, where we do all of this and have fun while doing it!
This month, we reading "No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain" by Rebecca Solnit. All are welcome to join, even if you haven't read the book.
Precinct 40.2 Officer Election Meeting
Join Flat Creek Dems (precinct 40.2) for our officer election meeting. Ashley Squier is the nominee for Chair and Susan Beachum is the nominee for secretary. Nancy Robinson will remain in the vice-chair position.
Who should attend: Registered Dems in precinct 40.2.
(This is a virtual meeting via Zoom; attendees will receive a link to join at sign-up.)
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley - December Tuesdays
Create your sign and join us for a fun sign-waving half hour to show that Oakley is resisting the Trump regime. Bring kids, friends and neighbors.
Who should attend: Anyone and everyone is invited.
West Asheville Protest & Sign Waving
Come join us Tuesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm to joyfully protest the present authoritarian administration. Come with or without a sign, we have extras to share. We will be in West Asheville at the corner of Haywood Rd and Fairfax Ave across from Ingles every week (weather permitting) except holidays. We look forward to meeting you there!
Please sign up with the Mobilize link below to get updates about the event.
Precinct 48.1 Monthly Meeting
Please join us as we lay the groundwork for our elections early next year!
Who should attend: All Buncombe Dems and left-leaning Independents.
Lake Tomahawk Dems Coffee & Conversation
Join Black Mountain neighbors for coffee & conversation, weekly on Wednesday morning.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in sharing conversation about local and state happenings.
Dynamite 35.1 Coffee and Conversation
Join us weekly for coffee and conversation!
Who should attend: Precinct 35.1 and any other interested folks.
Wednesdays at One World (WOW) in West AVL - Come Celebrate the Holidays!
Join West Asheville Democrats and progressive unaffiliated voters for our monthly WOW (Wednesdays @ One World). The December WOW will depart from our regular issues programming to celebrate the holidays and support a local food pantry, Loving Food Resources. We ask, if you are able, to bring a snack, appetizer, or something sweet to share. We also ask that you bring food items to donate to Loving Food Resources.
(Learn more at: Loving Food Resources)
Come join us to toast the holidays and support food resources for those in need.
Who should attend: All Democrats and progressive independents.
North Asheville Weekly Protest / Sign Waving
Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.
(For future NAVL protests, watch the calendar for changes in time as daylight gets shorter, and changes of day of week around holidays!)
Weaverville Weekly Protests
Join us for our weekly Protests at the Weaverville Clock on Main St from 5-5:45. Our group has grown every week and enjoys the supportive waves and honks from the Weaverville citizens. Bring your signs and your joy. We also bring donations of food and supplies to the First Baptist Church as our way of “giving back.” Non-perishable food items such as dry black beans and protein bars, and cleaning supplies are requested.
Who should attend: The 8 precincts in North Buncombe Cluster
BCDP Monthly Meeting
Join us for our December Monthly Meeting. Hear updates from BCDP Board members, affiliate groups and more. Plus wrap-ups of the year that’s ending and upcoming plans as we prepare to jump into 2026!
A light lunch is planned for right after the meeting as we welcome the holiday season together.
We’ll be doing a collection of adult clothing items for Homeward Bound’s AHOPE Day Center. Items accepted are new or clean, gently used:
hats
gloves
socks
underwear (new only)
pants
shorts
shirts
sweaters
belts
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley - December Tuesdays
Create your sign and join us for a fun sign-waving half hour to show that Oakley is resisting the Trump regime. Bring kids, friends and neighbors.
Who should attend: Anyone and everyone is invited.
West Asheville Protest & Sign Waving
Come join us Tuesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm to joyfully protest the present authoritarian administration. Come with or without a sign, we have extras to share. We will be in West Asheville at the corner of Haywood Rd and Fairfax Ave across from Ingles every week (weather permitting) except holidays. We look forward to meeting you there!
North Asheville Weekly Protest / Sign Waving
Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.
(For future NAVL protests, watch the calendar for changes in time as daylight gets shorter, and changes of day of week around holidays!)
Lake Tomahawk Dems Coffee & Conversation
Join Black Mountain neighbors for coffee & conversation, weekly on Wednesday morning.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in sharing conversation about local and state happenings.
Dynamite 35.1 Coffee and Conversation
Join us weekly for coffee and conversation!
Who should attend: Precinct 35.1 and any other interested folks.
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley - December Tuesdays
Create your sign and join us for a fun sign-waving half hour to show that Oakley is resisting the Trump regime. Bring kids, friends and neighbors.
Who should attend: Anyone and everyone is invited.
West Asheville Protest & Sign Waving
Come join us Tuesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm to joyfully protest the present authoritarian administration. Come with or without a sign, we have extras to share. We will be in West Asheville at the corner of Haywood Rd and Fairfax Ave across from Ingles every week (weather permitting) except holidays. We look forward to meeting you there!
Please sign up with the Mobilize link below to get updates about the event.
North Asheville Weekly Protest / Sign Waving
Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.
Lake Tomahawk Dems Coffee & Conversation
Join Black Mountain neighbors for coffee & conversation, weekly on Wednesday morning.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in sharing conversation about local and state happenings.
Dynamite 35.1 Coffee and Conversation
Join us weekly for coffee and conversation!
Who should attend: Precinct 35.1 and any other interested folks.
Drop-in New Year's Eve Party - Hosted by Precinct 45.1
Hop on over for a drop-in New Year's Eve party at the Pisgah Valley Clubhouse. Precinct 45.1 is hosting this holiday event that is open to all residents of the precincts in the Hominies Cluster - or anyone else that wants to help us usher in the year of resistance. Festivities start at 7pm and continue until just after we ring in the New Year. Hot Cider, Wine and munchies will be served. Games can be played. (dominoes, rummikub, listography, etc.)
The price of admission is a new or gently used coat for Eblen Charities OR one of the requested home items for the new Lady Gloria Ridge Community, a low-rent apartment building where furnishings are needed. (A list of items will be sent in the confirmation notice for this event.)
Who should attend: All Democrats and friends from the 7 precincts in the Hominies Cluster - 24.1, 44.1, 45.1, 46.1, 47.1, 48.1 and 49.1.
BCDP Labor Caucus Monthly Meeting
Join us every first Wednesday of the month for our meeting of the Buncombe County Democratic Party Labor Caucus addressing the needs of Buncombe’s workers.
Who should attend: This is event is open to all members of the community.
Downtown AVL Community Meeting (Precinct 11.1)
Many of us are frustrated or deeply concerned about what’s happening in our government right now — the erosion of trust, the lack of accountability, and the growing sense that our voices aren’t being heard. If that resonates with you, you’re not alone.
Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about change. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.
We know it’s easier to stay home, doomscroll, or tune out altogether, so...
Why show up? Change happens when you’re willing to go outside your comfort zone, meet your neighbors, and discern how you want to get involved.
At this community meeting: You'll learn how to make your voice heard regarding local issues, NC state races and how to get out the vote.
Come meet your neighbors and explore how we can make a difference together!
(Note: We meet in the basement of the brewery.)
Who should attend: Residents of Downtown Asheville are welcome, especially if you live in South Slope, Wecan, and South French Broad neighborhoods. This event is being organized by Precinct 11.1 leadership.
FARMS & FOOD TALK with Eric Ager
Our Keynote Speaker for the evening is State Representative, Eric Ager! We will have an open time for shares from area farmers, other guests and Q&A.
This is also a food drive! Please bring multiples of a non-perishable food item for Appalachian Community Relief 501(c)(3).
Who should attend: All area folks who are interested in supporting our farmers, who want to participate in a discussion about food security issues or just learn what's happening around this topic.
Wheelchair accessible
Left Turn Readers: January Meeting
Do you like to read? Do you want to build community? Do you want to fight fascism? Join us for our reading group, meeting monthly on Mondays, where we do all of this and have fun while doing it!
This month, we're reading "Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America" by Robert Reich. All are welcome to join, even if you haven't read the book.
Who should attend: All Democrats and left-leaning independents.
Precinct 48.1 Monthly Meeting
Please come and help us chart our path for the new year as we celebrate and start the Blue Wave rolling!
Who should attend: All Buncombe Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliateds
Black Mountain Democrats Read - Book Club Meeting
Each month we discuss a book the group has agreed upon at the previous meeting. In January, we will discuss "How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future" by Maria Ressa.
She has been working as a journalist in Asia for 36 years and is the subject of a 2020 documentary entitled "A Thousand Cuts," which details her experience working against the Duterte government. In 2021, she became the first Filipino to win the Noble Peace Prize. Her 2022 book is the story of how democracy dies by a thousand cuts and the need for us to wake up and hold the line before it is too late.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to read and discuss books of interest with fellow left-leaning readers. Even if you haven't read the book, come anyway for a lively and wide-ranging discussion. We meet the third Friday of each month.
BCDP Labor Caucus Monthly Meeting
Join us every first Wednesday of the month for our meeting of the Buncombe County Democratic Party Labor Caucus addressing the needs of Buncombe’s workers.
Who should attend: This is event is open to all members of the community.
Downtown AVL Community Meeting (Precinct 11.1)
Many of us are frustrated or deeply concerned about what’s happening in our government right now — the erosion of trust, the lack of accountability, and the growing sense that our voices aren’t being heard. If that resonates with you, you’re not alone.
Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about change. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.
We know it’s easier to stay home, doomscroll, or tune out altogether, so...
Why show up? Change happens when you’re willing to go outside your comfort zone, meet your neighbors, and discern how you want to get involved.
At this community meeting: You'll learn how to make your voice heard regarding local issues, NC state races and how to get out the vote.
Come meet your neighbors and explore how we can make a difference together!
(Note: We meet in the basement of the brewery.)
Who should attend: Residents of Downtown Asheville are welcome, especially if you live in South Slope, Wecan, and South French Broad neighborhoods. This event is being organized by Precinct 11.1 leadership.
BCDP Labor Caucus Monthly Meeting
Join us every first Wednesday of the month for our meeting of the Buncombe County Democratic Party Labor Caucus addressing the needs of Buncombe’s workers.
Who should attend: This is event is open to all members of the community.
Downtown AVL Community Meeting (Precinct 11.1)
Many of us are frustrated or deeply concerned about what’s happening in our government right now — the erosion of trust, the lack of accountability, and the growing sense that our voices aren’t being heard. If that resonates with you, you’re not alone.
Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about change. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.
We know it’s easier to stay home, doomscroll, or tune out altogether, so...
Why show up? Change happens when you’re willing to go outside your comfort zone, meet your neighbors, and discern how you want to get involved.
At this community meeting: You'll learn how to make your voice heard regarding local issues, NC state races and how to get out the vote.
Come meet your neighbors and explore how we can make a difference together!
(Note: We meet in the basement of the brewery.)
Who should attend: Residents of Downtown Asheville are welcome, especially if you live in South Slope, Wecan, and South French Broad neighborhoods. This event is being organized by Precinct 11.1 leadership.
Downtown AVL Community Meeting (Precinct 11.1)
Many of us are frustrated or deeply concerned about what’s happening in our government right now — the erosion of trust, the lack of accountability, and the growing sense that our voices aren’t being heard. If that resonates with you, you’re not alone.
Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about change. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.
We know it’s easier to stay home, doomscroll, or tune out altogether, so...
Why show up? Change happens when you’re willing to go outside your comfort zone, meet your neighbors, and discern how you want to get involved.
At this community meeting: You'll learn how to make your voice heard regarding local issues, NC state races and how to get out the vote.
Come meet your neighbors and explore how we can make a difference together!
(Note: We meet in the basement of the brewery.)
Who should attend: Residents of Downtown Asheville are welcome, especially if you live in South Slope, Wecan, and South French Broad neighborhoods. This event is being organized by Precinct 11.1 leadership.
Downtown AVL Community Meeting (Precinct 11.1)
Many of us are frustrated or deeply concerned about what’s happening in our government right now — the erosion of trust, the lack of accountability, and the growing sense that our voices aren’t being heard. If that resonates with you, you’re not alone.
Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about change. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.
We know it’s easier to stay home, doomscroll, or tune out altogether, so...
Why show up? Change happens when you’re willing to go outside your comfort zone, meet your neighbors, and discern how you want to get involved.
At this community meeting: You'll learn how to make your voice heard regarding local issues, NC state races and how to get out the vote.
Come meet your neighbors and explore how we can make a difference together!
(Note: We meet in the basement of the brewery.)
Who should attend: Residents of Downtown Asheville are welcome, especially if you live in South Slope, Wecan, and South French Broad neighborhoods. This event is being organized by Precinct 11.1 leadership.
Royal Pines Planning Meeting
Time for Dems to start planning for the 2026 Primary! Bring your ideas and energy. We will be organizing get-out-the-vote events such phone bank parties, neighborhood door knocking, sidewalk activism and more.
Bring friends and let’s get Royal Pines moving!
Who should attend: Registered Democrats and Dem-leaning Unaffiliated voters
Holiday Cookies & Cider - Leicester Dems
Leicester’s been busy this year — from community cleanups and garden projects to local festivals, we’ve built real connections and made a difference together.
Let’s celebrate it all at Holiday Cookies & Cider on Wednesday, December 10 at 5:30 PM at Noble Cider Taproom.
It’s our festive twist on Drinks with Dems, featuring a cookie swap, games and prizes, cider and non-alcoholic drinks, and plenty of good company. Come toast to a great year and the even stronger community we’re building for 2026.
Who should attend: All Leicester and local Dems and left-leaning unaffiliated voters who are looking to celebrate, commiserate, and build community!
Dynamite 35.1 Coffee and Conversation
Join us weekly for coffee and conversation!
Who should attend: Precinct 35.1 and any other interested folks.
Lake Tomahawk Dems Coffee & Conversation
Join Black Mountain neighbors for coffee & conversation, weekly on Wednesday morning.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in sharing conversation about local and state happenings.
North Buncombe Dems Holiday Party
Join us for our Annual North Buncombe Dems Holiday Party! Let’s celebrate our voices, our hard work, our activism through our weekly rallies or cluster gatherings. For these hard times, let’s show that Democrats care and bring an “unwrapped toy donation” that will go to Eblen Charities.
You will enjoy:
• Hearing first-hand information from our BCDP Chair, Kristen Robinson, on our 2026 plans
• Meeting some of our 2026 candidates
• Camaraderie with fellow Democrats or Dem-leaning Independents
• Eating some delicious finger foods
• Watching a slideshow of all we have done together this year
• Entering a Wishes for America drawing for some great door prizes
Space is limited, so please register!
Who should attend: Democrats and DEM leaning Independents in the 8 North Buncombe Precincts: 40.2, 41.1, 50.1, 51.2, 58.1, 59.1, 67.1 & 71.1
West Asheville Protest & Sign Waving
Come join us Tuesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm to joyfully protest the present authoritarian administration. Come with or without a sign, we have extras to share. We will be in West Asheville at the corner of Haywood Rd and Fairfax Ave across from Ingles every week (weather permitting) except holidays. We look forward to meeting you there!
Buncombe County Board of Elections Meeting
December meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Elections. Click the Learn More button below for access to the meeting information.
For general information on the Buncombe County Board of Elections, visit Buncombe County Board Of Elections - PublicInput.
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley - December Tuesdays
Create your sign and join us for a fun sign-waving half hour to show that Oakley is resisting the Trump regime. Bring kids, friends and neighbors.
Who should attend: Anyone and everyone is invited.
Black Mountain Meeting of the Minds with U.S. House Candidate Dr. Richard Hudspeth
Meet with like-minded individuals interested in discussing our Democratic challenges and how to organize for future wins. November’s event will feature a special invited speaker: Dr. Richard Hudspeth, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in the 11th District.
This is the fifth in our series of meetings featuring candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to run against Republican Chuck Edwards.
Arrive early to grab something to drink and chat with fellow members of your precinct. The Pisgah Brewing Co. Tap Room, which serves both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, has been reserved just for us!
Jean Marie Christy Campaign Filing and Holiday Party
Please join us to celebrate Jean Marie filing for re-election and kick off the holiday season.
Sunday, December 7th
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Cultivated Cocktails
161 Charlotte Hwy
Asheville, NC 28803
Join us as we celebrate Jean Marie’s filing for re-election and come together for some holiday cheer. Enjoy light refreshments, connect with neighbors and friends, and hear directly from Jean Marie about her accomplishments in the Clerk’s office and her priorities for the next term.
In the spirit of the season, we invite you to bring canned food and pantry donations to support MANNA FoodBank and BeLoved Asheville, helping local families and neighbors this holiday.
Your support means the world! Let’s celebrate, give back, and continue building momentum together! We look forward to seeing you there.
Questions? Contact christyforclerk@gmail.com
If you would rather donate by check, please include your contact information as well as employer and occupation and mail to:
Committee to Elect
Jean Marie Christy
110 N Dougherty Street
Black Mountain, NC 28711
All About Relational Organizing [Good Trouble WNC]
Come learn relational organizing from Martin Moore and Lindsey Prather. Angela Levine and Mary Graden will also go over roleplaying to make you comfortable and ready to go for the upcoming Primary Elections.
Also, there will a very important update on ICE/CBP watch and ways to get involved.
Canvassing Event for Councilwoman Maggie Ullman's Re-Election
We are seeking volunteers to join us on Saturday, December 6 to canvass neighborhoods in Asheville and share Maggie’s message of accountability and results.
As with our canvassing launch on November 23rd, we are emphasizing shoring up support in active neighborhoods where people will be happy to have us. We hope you can sign up for at least an hour and would love if you signed up for more!
Learn more here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/friends-of-maggie-ullman-1
Buncombe County Democratic Women's Caucus
We're re-launching the Buncombe County Democratic Women's Caucus! Bring your energy and your ideas, and let's talk about how to make this happen.
Who should attend: Female-identifying Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliates
Weaverville Weekly Protests
Join us for our weekly Protests at the Weaverville Clock on Main St from 5-5:45. Our group has grown every week and enjoys the supportive waves and honks from the Weaverville citizens. Bring your signs and your joy. We also bring donations of food and supplies to the First Baptist Church as our way of “giving back.” Non-perishable food items such as dry black beans and protein bars, and cleaning supplies are requested.
Who should attend: The 8 precincts in North Buncombe Cluster
North Asheville Weekly Protest / Sign Waving
Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.
(For future NAVL protests, watch the calendar for changes in time as daylight gets shorter, and changes of day of week around holidays!)
BCDP Labor Caucus Monthly Meeting
Join us every first Wednesday of the month for our meeting of the Buncombe County Democratic Party Labor Caucus addressing the needs of Buncombe’s workers.
Who should attend: This is event is open to all members of the community.
Party at Peri Social with Precinct 35.1
Let's eat, drink, and save Democracy. We might even stuff some envelopes, if things get crazy. Come meet your like-minded neighbors in west Black Mountain.
Who should attend: All Democrats and left-leaning Unaffliateds, regardless of precinct.
Lake Tomahawk Dems Coffee & Conversation
Join Black Mountain neighbors for coffee & conversation, weekly on Wednesday morning.
Who should attend: All like-minded Black Mountain and Montreat neighbors.
West Asheville Protest & Sign Waving
Come join us Tuesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm to joyfully protest the present authoritarian administration. Come with or without a sign, we have extras to share. We will be in West Asheville at the corner of Haywood Rd and Fairfax Ave across from Ingles every week (weather permitting) except holidays. We look forward to meeting you there!
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley - December Tuesdays
Create your sign and join us for a fun sign-waving half hour to show that Oakley is resisting the Trump regime. Bring kids, friends and neighbors.
Who should attend: Anyone and everyone is invited.
North Asheville Weekly Protest / Sign Waving
Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.
(For future NAVL protests, watch the calendar for changes in time as daylight gets shorter, and changes of day of week around holidays!)
West Asheville Protest & Sign Waving
Come join us Tuesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm to joyfully protest the present authoritarian administration. Come with or without a sign, we have extras to share. We will be in West Asheville at the corner of Haywood Rd and Fairfax Ave across from Ingles every week (weather permitting) except holidays. We look forward to meeting you there!
Sidewalk Activism - November Tuesdays
Come out on Tuesday afternoons in November and share your views on what is happening now. Make your sign and come stand on the corner with us to wave signs, collect honks from passersby and let people know that our neighborhood is standing together against this authoritarian regime. We're starting earlier so we can finish when it's still light out.
Who should attend: This recurring event is open to anyone and everyone who wants to come out.
DEMSGiving in Black Mountain
Come celebrate with like-minded folks at our Soup & Chili Potluck! Also, consider bringing bread, crackers, cheese & desserts to spread-the-love. Tasty beers and other kinds of drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. Support local! Wheelchair accessible.
Have you read Dirt Road Revival yet? Want to know more about how we can strengthen our rural area by listening to each other and reaching out beyond ourselves to provide our neighbors with care in practical ways? Building community is key over policies – especially at this time in our country. Canyon Woodward, co-author, will be our ‘encourager’ for the evening and we will allow time for Q&A! Also, he’ll have books available, should you want to purchase a signed copy.
In addition, this is a Silent Auction Fundraiser of handmade art & craft items to benefit our local disaster relief non-profit: Swannanoa Communities Together.
If you cannot attend, please consider a donation to this group who is working directly with our neighbors profoundly impacted by Helene here in the Swannanoa/Black Mountain area. There is still much to be done and the federal government is not helping.
Precinct 33.2 - Make Eye Contact and Small Talk
Start your week off with conversation and coffee with the members of precinct 33.2. Come join us each Monday as we discuss what's going on in the community, current/upcoming events, and bounce ideas off of each other. We welcome all who want to have polite, in-person conversations with other members of precinct 33.2, their neighbors, and anyone in the community!
Canvassing Event for Councilwoman Maggie Ullman's Re-Election
We are seeking volunteers to join us on Sunday, November 23 and Saturday, December 6 to canvass neighborhoods in Asheville and share Maggie’s message of accountability and results.
For these days, we are emphasizing shoring up support in active neighborhoods where people will be happy to have us. We hope you can sign up for at least an hour and would love if you signed up for more!
Click the “Sign Up Here” button below for the November 23rd canvass and check the BCDP calendar for the December 6th canvass sign-up link.
And learn more here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/friends-of-maggie-ullman-1
East Asheville Demsgiving
Come celebrate the holiday with our Demsgiving potluck event. Join us for food, fun, and friends! Enjoy music and games.
Don't miss out on awesome speakers: Lindsey Prather, Julie Mayfield, Eric Ager and Martin Moore. All candidates for NC 11 have been invited; so far Jamie Ager, Zelda Briarwood and Richard Hudspeth have committed to coming. Please bring a dish to share, we will provide drinks and desserts. Everyone is invited!
Register People to Vote at the North Asheville Tailgate Market
Come join us as pairs of volunteers register people to vote in shifts at the North Asheville Tailgate Market. (You don't have to be available the entire 8:30-12:00 period.) Please do not wear any clothing that identifies you as a member of a particular party. This work is non-partisan.
Who should attend: Anyone wishing to register voters. Prior to the event, those who sign up will be contacted by the coordinator with further information.
Organized by Precinct 22.2 (watch for updated schedule for future dates)
Dems Read Book Club
Each month we discuss a book the group has agreed upon at the previous meeting. In November we will discuss ANTIFA: The Anti-Fascist Handbook by Mark Bray. "Focused and persuasive....Bray's book is many things: the first English-language transnational history of antifa...and a record of advice from anti-Fascist organizers past and present," wrote THE NEW YORKER.
You may find the book available as a free download from Libcom.org as well as your favorite book vendor.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to read and discuss books of interest with fellow left-leaning readers. Even if you haven't read the book, come anyway for a lively and wide-ranging discussion. We meet the 3rd Friday of each month.
Weaverville Weekly Protests
Join us for our weekly Protests at the Weaverville Clock on Main St from 5-5:45. Our group has grown every week and enjoys the supportive waves and honks from the Weaverville citizens. Bring your signs and your joy. We also bring donations of food and supplies to the First Baptist Church as our way of “giving back.” Non-perishable food items such as dry black beans and protein bars, and cleaning supplies are requested.
Who should attend: The 8 precincts in North Buncombe Cluster