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Bridge Brigade at Hill St over I-240 [Good Trouble WNC]
Good Trouble WNC coordinates this event. We attached signs of Democracy across the Hill St Pedestrian Bridge over I-240. Our messages are timely to events happening in our government.
Anyone can attend. Be sure to bring sunscreen and water.
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
Come find like-minded people, get energized and wave your sign at passersby.
Who should attend: Anyone is welcome if you want to share your energy and let the neighborhood know our resistance to the current administration is strong.
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 Cluster - Drinks with Dems at Zillicoah
An informal gathering at our much-loved and recently reopened Zillicoah Brewery. Connect with neighbors and volunteers (and some candidates - but no speeches) who are working in this most important election cycle for an evening of conversation and community.
Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning Unaffiliated voters who live in N. Asheville / Woodfin - precincts 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 17.1, 22.2, 27.2, 28.1, 70.1
Riceville Monthly Engaged Action Gathering
Come together to identify issues that matter to us that we are willing to fight for now! Create actions that we will commit to each month. We will include national, state, and local issues. Make friends with neighbors who share your values. Grow our community of volunteers as we plan for voter outreach.
Potluck: Please bring drinks or snacks if you can.
Address and parking instructions will be sent to those who RSVP.
Who should attend: Riceville Precincts 61.1 & 62.1 are specifically invited. Those in Swannanoa precincts also welcome.
Precinct 48.1 Monthly Meeting
Please join us to discuss and plan the efforts that will help us win elections and make a real impact on our community.
Who should attend: Democratic and left-leaning unaffiliated voters
Make Calls for Rep. Lindsey Prather for State House!
Come join Rep. Lindsey Prather as we make calls in District #115 to raise awareness of her fight to support education and working families in Western North Carolina!
Join in the fight to help Rep. Prather KEEP HER SEAT and tell Raleigh that these are OUR mountains!
Whether you’ve made a hundred calls or this is your first time, we’ll make sure you feel prepared and supported. We'll start with a brief training and then send you out with all of the materials you'll need to have successful conversations.
April Judicial Speaker Series & Meeting
Join us for an evening focused on understanding the stakes, the structure, and the strategy behind North Carolina’s judicial races. Featuring Jean Marie Christy and Smitty Dotson-Smith, this speaker series will break down why these roles matter, how judicial elections work, and what’s on the line for our communities. We’ll also hear from Becca Zerkin of the North Carolina Democratic Party via video on why this year’s state-level judicial races are some of the most important on the ballot for Democrats.
These aren’t abstract positions — they shape real outcomes in our daily lives. This event will help you better understand the judges we need to be talking about with friends and neighbors, and why these races deserve our attention right now.
We’ll wrap up with a short meeting focused on what comes next — upcoming events, opportunities to plug in, and how to stay engaged locally.
Who should attend: Any local left-leaning unaffiliated voters and Democrats.
Attend virtually: This event can also be viewed over Zoom. Sign up to receive the Zoom link.
Black Mountain Drop-in Coffee and Conversation
Drop in any time from 8:00 - 10:00am for Coffee & Conversation with Black Mountain Neighbors.
Who should attend: All precincts in the Black Mountain cluster. Candidates and elected officials also welcome.
Weekly Sign Waving Protest of the Trump Administration, Chuck Edwards, ICE, etc. Riceville/Swannanoa
Come join us for our weekly Wednesday protest of the Trump administration. Bring your No Kings, anti-war and other signs.
Precinct 22.2 Monthly Meeting
Come join us for a planning meeting for Precinct 22.2. Tobey Pierce will speak to us about canvassing.
Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning independents in Precinct 22.2.
N. AVL Weekly Sidewalk 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.
Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.
We have extra signs!
Weaverville Sign-Waving and Protests
We're back at the Clock on Main St and now have nice pavers to stand on with a beautiful butterfly sculpture behind us! Now that spring is here, come on out and join us! We enjoy 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 and cleaning supplies are requested.
Who should attend: Our 8 precincts in the N. Buncombe Cluster — but all are welcome.
BCDP Monthly Meeting
Join us at our April 2026 Monthly Meeting. Hear from the Buncombe County Democratic Party Board members, elected officials, affiliate groups, cluster leaders and precinct chairs about what has been happening and how we’re moving forward.
The midterms, now just six months away from Early Voting, are crucial. With Roy Cooper, Jamie Ager, Anita Earls, John Arrowood, Toby Hampson, Christine Walczyk and local offices on the line, every action, every door knocked, every phone call made, every conversation, every vote matters.
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 8:00am -12:00pm 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
Canvass with Rep. Lindsey Prather for State House!
Come join Rep. Lindsey Prather as we knock doors in Weaverville to raise awareness of her fight to support education and working families in Western North Carolina!
Join in the fight to help Rep. Prather KEEP HER SEAT and tell Raleigh that these are OUR mountains!
Whether you’ve knocked a hundred doors or this is your first time, we’ll make sure you feel prepared and supported. We'll start with a brief training and then send you out with all of the materials you'll need to have successful conversations.
Oakley Precinct Meeting: 411 Canvassing
Don't be judgy! Come on down to the Eda Rhyne distillery and we'll give you the 411 on canvassing and gear up to canvass for our critical state-wide judges: Anita Earls for re-election to the NC Supreme Court, John Arrowood and Toby Hampson for re-election to the NC court of Appeals, and Christine Walczyk for the Court of Appeals. Experienced canvassers will be there to pair up with first timers!
Who should attend: Anyone is invited and welcome, but especially Democrats and left-leaning UNAs who live in Oakley.
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
Come find like-minded people, get energized and wave your sign at passersby.
Who should attend: Anyone is welcome if you want to share your energy and let the neighborhood know our resistance to the current administration is strong.
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.
Precincts 30.2 and 30.3 Taco Tuesday: Meet Your Candidate (South Buncombe)
Join us for Taco Tuesday on May 5 as we host Anna Stearns, who is running to represent District 1 on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. You'll have a chance to get to know her and to share your thoughts about what's going on in our part of the county and how she can best represent us if she's elected.
And because it's Cinco de Mayo, we're going to have tacos! Please register if you plan to attend so we know how many to get.
Who should attend: All Democrats and left-leaning independents in Precincts 30.2 and 30.3. Those from surrounding precincts are also welcome.
Precinct 2.1 Monthly Meeting - Montford/Hillcrest/Klondyke/Broadway
For the next few months, we will focus on NCDP's Field Team Justice to canvass and organize to elect NC Appellate and Supreme Court Justices. Later we will work to Get Out the Vote (GOTV) for the November elections.
Who should attend: Everyone! Particularly members of our 2.1 Precinct - Montford/Hillcrest/Klondyke/Broadway
Tzedek Center - park in the back and enter through the center door on the lower level in the back
Black Mountain Drop-in Coffee and Conversation
Drop in any time from 8:00 - 10:00am for Coffee & Conversation with Black Mountain Neighbors.
Who should attend: All precincts in the Black Mountain cluster. Candidates and elected officials also welcome.
Weekly Sign Waving Protest of the Trump Administration, Chuck Edwards, ICE, etc. Riceville/Swannanoa
Come join us for our weekly Wednesday protest of the Trump administration. Bring your No Kings, anti-war and other signs.
Fairview/Reynolds Meet and Greet
Meet and greet to share your voice, connect with neighbors and community, and meet our new precinct chair.
Who should attend: All are welcome! Attendance encouraged by Precinct 60.4 residents, neighbors and community members.
Hominies Drinks with Dems at Zillicoah Beer Co.
Unwind on the beautiful French Broad River for some good conversations and a shared commitment to making our community better with fellow Dems and left‑leaning Unaffiliates.
The beer is good, but there are plenty of non‑beer and non‑alcoholic options too — so everyone can relax, sip what they like, and enjoy the evening together.
Who should attend: Any local Dems and left-leaning Independents.
Weaverville Sign-Waving and Protests
We're back at the Clock on Main St and now have nice pavers to stand on with a beautiful butterfly sculpture behind us! Now that spring is here, come on out and join us! We enjoy 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 and cleaning supplies are requested.
Who should attend: Our 8 precincts in the N. Buncombe Cluster — but all are welcome.
Precinct 6.1 Meet, Greet and Learn
Meet your like-minded neighbors!
Come join us for a precinct meeting where we’ll make plans for how we’ll elect Democrats this November. Plus, learn about the housing crisis in Asheville from local housing advocacy group “Asheville for All” during a guest talk titled “Who killed the starter home?”.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Who should attend: Democrats, Unaffiliated voters and anyone in Precinct 6.1 who is interested in electing Democrats this fall.
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 8:00am -12:00pm 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
Monthly LGBTQ+ Dem Caucus Meeting
Please join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Caucus meeting.
Allies welcomed and encouraged to come!
Who should attend: Everyone!!
Downtown AVL Community Meeting (Precinct 11.1)
Come join us to hear Buncombe County Democratic Party Chair Kristen Robinson speak about the importance of judicial elections and the Democratic judicial candidates on the ballot this year.
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.
Engage Black Mountain: How To Have Difficult Conversations
Ever struggled to start or have a conversation about politics? Want to learn better ways to have conversations with friends, family, neighbors or others . . . to find common ground and connection?
Then you won't want to miss this event!
Join us to learn who to talk with, what to talk about, how to overcome barriers, and importantly, how to get the ball rolling when starting a conversation feels challenging. We'll cover key phrases and tactics that anyone can learn and put into action. You'll walk away more confident . . . and with skills to start having truly impactful conversations!
Feel free to invite a friend to tag along with you!
Who should attend: Anyone in the Black Mountain cluster of precincts
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
Come find like-minded people, get energized and wave your sign at passersby.
Who should attend: Anyone is welcome if you want to share your energy and let the neighborhood know our resistance to the current administration is strong.
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 71.1 Dems with Friends
Feel a need to express your concerns? Want to meet other like-minded folks in your precinct? Want to explore possible solutions to the chaos in the world? Come and join our active precinct with positive conversations, good ideas and solutions, and learn about important upcoming events.
Our table game was a big hit last month, so we’re repeating it again with new topics to discuss. Everyone gets to share their thoughts and move from topic to topic, as well as meet new folks in our precinct.
Join us on May 12th, starting at 5:30 — but come after work when it’s convenient for you! A food truck is available with pizza and hoagies. We’ll meet inside, socialize and eat, and then start the program.
Who should attend: Dems and Dem-leaning Independents from Precinct 71.1
Black Mountain Drop-in Coffee and Conversation
Drop in any time from 8:00 - 10:00am for Coffee & Conversation with Black Mountain Neighbors.
Who should attend: All precincts in the Black Mountain cluster. Candidates and elected officials also welcome.
Weekly Sign Waving Protest of the Trump Administration, Chuck Edwards, ICE, etc. Riceville/Swannanoa
Come join us for our weekly Wednesday protest of the Trump administration. Bring your No Kings, anti-war and other signs.
Leicester Drinks with Dems
Mark your calendars for an evening of conversation, community, and cider! Enjoy refreshing drinks from Asheville’s own Noble Cider while connecting with neighbors and volunteers who are working to move our community forward.
Whether you want to get more involved or want to enjoy a cider and chat, we’d love to see you there! Let’s raise a glass to building a better tomorrow — together!
Who should attend: Leicester, Alexander, Sandy Mush, Newfound, West Asheville, and Hominies Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters who are interested in great conversation, a chance to meet the community, and/or a delicious local cider.
Weaverville Sign-Waving and Protests
We're back at the Clock on Main St and now have nice pavers to stand on with a beautiful butterfly sculpture behind us! Now that spring is here, come on out and join us! We enjoy 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 and cleaning supplies are requested.
Who should attend: Our 8 precincts in the N. Buncombe Cluster — but all are welcome.
Precinct 32.1 Social
Meet your fellow precinct members in 32.1 (shaped like a boot!) in a casual, social gathering at the home of a fellow precinct member. This is a fun, low-key way to connect with others in our community and learn more about precinct plans for the rest of the year.
We'll provide light snacks and beverages . . . you provide the enthusiasm! Please RSVP for every member of your household that is attending with you so we can plan accurately for refreshments.
Join us to get fired up about this important election year!
Who should attend: Members of Precinct 32.1
Progressive Dems of Buncombe Monthly Meeting
Join us for our monthly Progressive Dems of Buncombe meeting at Buncombe Democratic Headquarters! Our agenda will include:
- Ice Watch, best practices
- Recap of May 1st activities and next steps
- Additional updates from precincts + the state level
Who should attend: Anyone who is registered as Democrat or left-leaning independents are welcome to join!!
Black Mountain Democrats Read Book Club
Each month we discuss a book agreed upon at the previous meeting. In May we are reading "Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age" by Ibram X. Kendi. In this book, Kendi uncovers the roots of great replacement theory, shows how GRT has brought humanity into this authoritarian age and explains how we can free ourselves from it (PEN America).
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to read and discuss books of interest with fellow left-leaning readers.
Dance Your Decade
The evening begins at 7pm with music from the 60's. As the night progresses, so will the music from the 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's. Dress up from your favorite decade or come as you are, and let's have fun!
~ Hosted by Senator Julie Mayfield and friends ~
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 8:00am -12:00pm 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
How to Handle Tough LGBTQ Questions for Candidates and Canvassers
Join the Buncombe LGBTQ Caucus and the Buncombe Young Dems for an innovative and important training for campaigns, candidates, canvassers, and anyone else interested in handling challenging questions about LGBTQ issues.
Republicans are making significant noise around topics you may hear while working for your favorite candidate. Hot topics include gender-affirming care, trans women in sports, marriage equality and bathroom access.
We'll discuss best practices, effective responses, and active listening using role-playing and interactive discussions.
Left Turn Readers: May 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 giving ourselves a break and changing it up. Instead of reading and discussing the same book, we're going to share a favorite book with the group, one that brought you joy or moved you in some significant way. We will return to reading books again in June.
Who should attend: All Democrats and left-leaning independents.
Precinct 17.1 Monthly Meeting
Hear from three of the City Council candidates. (We will host the other three at our June meeting.)
Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about the city, county, state, and the country. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.
Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning voters, especially those in Precinct 17.1 - Grove Park, Sunset Mountain environs.
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
Come find like-minded people, get energized and wave your sign at passersby.
Who should attend: Anyone is welcome if you want to share your energy and let the neighborhood know our resistance to the current administration is strong.
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.
Black Mountain Drop-in Coffee and Conversation
Drop in any time from 8:00 - 10:00am for Coffee & Conversation with Black Mountain Neighbors.
Who should attend: All precincts in the Black Mountain cluster. Candidates and elected officials also welcome.
Weekly Sign Waving Protest of the Trump Administration, Chuck Edwards, ICE, etc. Riceville/Swannanoa
Come join us for our weekly Wednesday protest of the Trump administration. Bring your No Kings, anti-war and other signs.
West Asheville Wednesdays @ One World (WOW)
Join your West Asheville neighbors each month for our “Wednesdays @ One World” (WOW) hosted by One World Brewing on Haywood. Each WOW includes ample time to socialize and network with fellow Democrats and progressive unaffiliated voters, political influencers, elected officials, and candidates.
Each month, we bring a substantive and topical panel discussion, an interesting speaker, and/or an opportunity to meet and hear from candidates running for office in NC and Buncombe County. Plan to join us each third Wednesday, purchase a beverage, talk politics, and learn of ways to take meaningful action to secure a win in November.
Who should attend: Registered Democrats and progressive-minded unaffiliated voters.
Weaverville Sign-Waving and Protests
We're back at the Clock on Main St and now have nice pavers to stand on with a beautiful butterfly sculpture behind us! Now that spring is here, come on out and join us! We enjoy 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 and cleaning supplies are requested.
Who should attend: Our 8 precincts in the N. Buncombe Cluster — but all are welcome.
Precinct 25.1 Monthly Socialize and Strategize Meeting
Come and join us as we socialize and strategize to promote Democrats for the upcoming elections.
Who should attend: All who live in the Precinct 25.1 area
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 8:00am -12:00pm 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
Canvassing for Anita Earls in the North Asheville Cluster
Join us as we talk to our neighbors about electing Justice Anita Earls and our Court of Appeals candidates.
Never canvassed before? Don't worry! This is a great way to get started canvassing - it is a small list in your neighborhood - and we can pair you up with another canvasser.
We'll also connect you with training, technical and emotional support; you just need to bring your fully charged phone and enthusiasm. Let’s work towards ending partisan gerrymandering in NC.
Come join us!!
Who should attend: All North Asheville Cluster Democrats and left-leaning unafilliateds
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
Come find like-minded people, get energized and wave your sign at passersby.
Who should attend: Anyone is welcome if you want to share your energy and let the neighborhood know our resistance to the current administration is strong.
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.
Black Mountain Drop-in Coffee and Conversation
Drop in any time from 8:00 - 10:00am for Coffee & Conversation with Black Mountain Neighbors.
Who should attend: All precincts in the Black Mountain cluster. Candidates and elected officials also welcome.
Weekly Sign Waving Protest of the Trump Administration, Chuck Edwards, ICE, etc. Riceville/Swannanoa
Come join us for our weekly Wednesday protest of the Trump administration. Bring your No Kings, anti-war and other signs.
Become an Anytime Canvasser for Anita Earls: Field Team Justice [NCDP]
from Field Team Justice:
JOIN FIELD TEAM JUSTICE!
Field Team Justice is NCDP’s network of grassroots volunteers dedicated to electing Justice Anita Earls and our Court of Appeals candidates next year.
This Anytime/Anywhere Canvassing program is easy and flexible. You can grow this movement right from your own neighborhood.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
If you're ready to get on the doors asap, read our QUICKSTART GUIDE
Or, you can join our next monthly training for a detailed walkthrough of the program
Then canvass anytime, anywhere.
HOW IT WORKS:
Canvass wherever you are, and recruit friends to join you!
Enter a list number in MiniVAN (same one for everyone!)
Automatically receive the 16 closest doors where there are voters we need to reach.
We’ll meet monthly to share updates for everyone and welcome new volunteers.
Weaverville Sign-Waving and Protests
We're back at the Clock on Main St and now have nice pavers to stand on with a beautiful butterfly sculpture behind us! Now that spring is here, come on out and join us! We enjoy 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 and cleaning supplies are requested.
Who should attend: Our 8 precincts in the N. Buncombe Cluster — but all are welcome.
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 8:00am -12:00pm 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
Precinct 48.1 Monthly Meeting
Please join us to discuss and plan the efforts that will help us win elections and make a real impact on our community.
Who should attend: All 48.1 and interested Dems and left-leaning unaffiliated voters.
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
Come find like-minded people, get energized and wave your sign at passersby.
Who should attend: Anyone is welcome if you want to share your energy and let the neighborhood know our resistance to the current administration is strong.
Precincts 30.2 and 30.3 Monthly Meeting - June
Join us as we talk about ways to get Democratic candidates elected and ways to reach out to voters in our precincts.
Who should attend: All Democrats and left-leaning independents in Precincts 30.2 and 30.3 (and anyone else!)
Leicester Fest '26
Our annual get-together is back and better than ever. Join us for an afternoon of music, food, and family-friendly fun while supporting the Leicester Community Center and local nonprofits.
Hear from Democratic candidates, connect with neighbors, and start building momentum for 2026 together.
Who should attend: Open to the public.
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
Come find like-minded people, get energized and wave your sign at passersby.
Who should attend: Anyone is welcome if you want to share your energy and let the neighborhood know our resistance to the current administration is strong.
Leicester Drinks with Dems
Mark your calendars for an evening of conversation, community, and cider! Enjoy refreshing drinks from Asheville’s own Noble Cider while connecting with neighbors and volunteers who are working to move our community forward.
Whether you want to get more involved or want to enjoy a cider and chat, we’d love to see you there! Let’s raise a glass to building a better tomorrow — together!
Who should attend: Leicester, Alexander, Sandy Mush, Newfound, West Asheville, and Hominies Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters who are interested in great conversation, a chance to meet the community, and/or a delicious local cider.
Monthly LGBTQ+ Dem Caucus Meeting
Please join us for our monthly LGBTQ+ Caucus meeting.
Allies welcomed and encouraged to come!
Who should attend: Everyone!!
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
Come find like-minded people, get energized and wave your sign at passersby.
Who should attend: Anyone is welcome if you want to share your energy and let the neighborhood know our resistance to the current administration is strong.
West Asheville Wednesdays @ One World (WOW)
Join your West Asheville neighbors each month for our “Wednesdays @ One World” (WOW) hosted by One World Brewing on Haywood. Each WOW includes ample time to socialize and network with fellow Democrats and progressive unaffiliated voters, political influencers, elected officials, and candidates.
Each month, we bring a substantive and topical panel discussion, an interesting speaker, and/or an opportunity to meet and hear from candidates running for office in NC and Buncombe County. Plan to join us each third Wednesday, purchase a beverage, talk politics, and learn of ways to take meaningful action to secure a win in November.
Who should attend: Registered Democrats and progressive-minded unaffiliated voters.
Precinct 25.1 Monthly Socialize and Strategize Meeting
Come and join us as we socialize and strategize to promote Democrats for the upcoming elections.
Who should attend: All who live in the Precinct 25.1 area
Canvassing for Anita Earls in the North Asheville Cluster
Join us as we talk to our neighbors about electing Justice Anita Earls and our Court of Appeals candidates.
Never canvassed before? Don't worry! This is a great way to get started canvassing - it is a small list in your neighborhood - and we can pair you up with another canvasser.
We'll also connect you with training, technical and emotional support; you just need to bring your fully charged phone and enthusiasm. Let’s work towards ending partisan gerrymandering in NC.
Come join us!!
Who should attend: All North Asheville Cluster Democrats and left-leaning unafilliateds
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
Come find like-minded people, get energized and wave your sign at passersby.
Who should attend: Anyone is welcome if you want to share your energy and let the neighborhood know our resistance to the current administration is strong.
Become an Anytime Canvasser for Anita Earls: Field Team Justice [NCDP]
from Field Team Justice:
JOIN FIELD TEAM JUSTICE!
Field Team Justice is NCDP’s network of grassroots volunteers dedicated to electing Justice Anita Earls and our Court of Appeals candidates next year.
This Anytime/Anywhere Canvassing program is easy and flexible. You can grow this movement right from your own neighborhood.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
If you're ready to get on the doors asap, read our QUICKSTART GUIDE
Or, you can join our next monthly training for a detailed walkthrough of the program
Then canvass anytime, anywhere.
HOW IT WORKS:
Canvass wherever you are, and recruit friends to join you!
Enter a list number in MiniVAN (same one for everyone!)
Automatically receive the 16 closest doors where there are voters we need to reach.
We’ll meet monthly to share updates for everyone and welcome new volunteers.
Downtown Cluster Annual Summer Social
Come join us at Sweeten Creek Brewing for an afternoon of music, refreshments and fun as we hear from our Democratic candidates and leadership at our Downtown Cluster Annual Summer Social. Festivities will start at 1:00 . . . so sign up now and mark your calendars!
Connect with old friends and neighbors, meet some new, and let's kick off the summer season with renewed energy to get our candidates, up and down the ballot, elected in November!
Stay tuned for more details …
Who should attend: All Democrats, left-leaning unaffiliateds in the Downtown Cluster (precincts 1.1, 2.1, 8.2, 8.3, 10.1 & 11.1), family & friends
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
Come find like-minded people, get energized and wave your sign at passersby.
Who should attend: Anyone is welcome if you want to share your energy and let the neighborhood know our resistance to the current administration is strong.
Leicester Drinks with Dems
Mark your calendars for an evening of conversation, community, and cider! Enjoy refreshing drinks from Asheville’s own Noble Cider while connecting with neighbors and volunteers who are working to move our community forward.
Whether you want to get more involved or want to enjoy a cider and chat, we’d love to see you there! Let’s raise a glass to building a better tomorrow — together!
Who should attend: Leicester, Alexander, Sandy Mush, Newfound, West Asheville, and Hominies Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters who are interested in great conversation, a chance to meet the community, and/or a delicious local cider.
West Asheville Wednesdays @ One World (WOW)
Join your West Asheville neighbors each month for our “Wednesdays @ One World” (WOW) hosted by One World Brewing on Haywood. Each WOW includes ample time to socialize and network with fellow Democrats and progressive unaffiliated voters, political influencers, elected officials, and candidates.
Each month, we bring a substantive and topical panel discussion, an interesting speaker, and/or an opportunity to meet and hear from candidates running for office in NC and Buncombe County. Plan to join us each third Wednesday, purchase a beverage, talk politics, and learn of ways to take meaningful action to secure a win in November.
Who should attend: Registered Democrats and progressive-minded unaffiliated voters.
Canvassing for Anita Earls in the North Asheville Cluster
Join us as we talk to our neighbors about electing Justice Anita Earls and our Court of Appeals candidates.
Never canvassed before? Don't worry! This is a great way to get started canvassing - it is a small list in your neighborhood - and we can pair you up with another canvasser.
We'll also connect you with training, technical and emotional support; you just need to bring your fully charged phone and enthusiasm. Let’s work towards ending partisan gerrymandering in NC.
Come join us!!
Who should attend: All North Asheville Cluster Democrats and left-leaning unafilliateds
East Asheville Summer Picnic
Please join us for our Summer Potluck Picnic. We will have several candidates and speakers starting at 10:30. Please bring a dish to share. We will provide all the drinks and plates, cups, silverware, etc. We will have some fun activities and families are welcome.
Who should attend: All interested voters from the East Asheville Cluster
Fight for Fair Maps and Reelect Lindsey Prather
Learn how to help elect more Democrats to our state house. Social justice advocate Ron Katz will give us a brief overview of how Western North Carolina has been gerrymandered and then Representative Lindsey Prather will speak to us about how we can help her win her gerrymandered district. We must get Lindsey reelected!!
Who should attend: All interested Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliates in East Asheville cluster.
Happy Hour with Women for Cooper [NC CC]
Join the North Carolina Coordinated Campaign in Asheville for a Women for Cooper Happy Hour!
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 8:00am -12:00pm 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
Rep. Lindsey Prather for State House Volunteer Kick Off!
Come join Rep. Lindsey Prather as we celebrate the key part of any campaign: YOU!!
Join us for a night of fun, music, and activism as we kick off the campaign to re-elect Rep. Lindsey Prather for NC 115 and continue her fight for education and working families here in Western North Carolina!
Who should attend: Any residents of NC House 115 who are interested in supporting Rep. Lindsey Prather's campaign for State House are welcome to attend! There will be free music, food, and fun for all ages!
Our Courts and How They Can SAVE DEMOCRACY! presented by South Buncombe Dems
Join us to hear from Jean Marie Christy, Buncombe County's Clerk of Superior Court. You'll learn about our local courts and appellate courts, what gets done in each, what changes are underway to make it easier for you to interact with them, and more.
This highly interactive discussion will also touch on judges, their roles, why judicial races are vitally important this year, and what you can do about them!
Weaverville Sign-Waving and Protests
We're back at the Clock on Main St and now have nice pavers to stand on with a beautiful butterfly sculpture behind us! Now that spring is here, come on out and join us! We enjoy 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 and cleaning supplies are requested.
Who should attend: Our 8 precincts in the N. Buncombe Cluster — but all are welcome.
N. AVL Weekly Sidewalk 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.
Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.
We have extra signs!
Become an Anytime Canvasser for Anita Earls: Field Team Justice [NCDP]
from Field Team Justice:
JOIN FIELD TEAM JUSTICE!
Field Team Justice is NCDP’s network of grassroots volunteers dedicated to electing Justice Anita Earls and our Court of Appeals candidates next year.
This Anytime/Anywhere Canvassing program is easy and flexible. You can grow this movement right from your own neighborhood.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
If you're ready to get on the doors asap, read our QUICKSTART GUIDE
Or, you can join our next monthly training for a detailed walkthrough of the program
Then canvass anytime, anywhere.
HOW IT WORKS:
Canvass wherever you are, and recruit friends to join you!
Enter a list number in MiniVAN (same one for everyone!)
Automatically receive the 16 closest doors where there are voters we need to reach.
We’ll meet monthly to share updates for everyone and welcome new volunteers.
Weekly Sign Waving Protest of the Trump Administration, Chuck Edwards, ICE, etc. Riceville/Swannanoa
Come join us for our weekly Wednesday protest of the Trump administration. Bring your No Kings, anti-war and other signs.
NC State Board of Elections Meeting [NC BoE]
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via Webex at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online and by phone using the information below.
Online: Webex (Password: NCSBE)
By Phone: Dial 415-655-0003, enter access code 2425 498 4163#, passcode 62723#
Meeting materials will be posted as they are available to the State Board’s meeting folder. Read the full agenda.
Black Mountain Drop-in Coffee and Conversation
Drop in any time from 8:00 - 10:00am for Coffee & Conversation with Black Mountain Neighbors.
Who should attend: All precincts in the Black Mountain cluster. Candidates and elected officials also welcome.
Buncombe Young Dems Monthly Meeting
Please join us for our monthly meeting to discuss democratic organizing in Buncombe County.
Who should attend: All young Democrats or young left-leaning unaffiliated voters. Age 18-35.
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
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.
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
Come find like-minded people, get energized and wave your sign at passersby.
Who should attend: Anyone is welcome if you want to share your energy and let the neighborhood know our resistance to the current administration is strong.
Buncombe County Board of Elections Meeting [BCBoE]
Buncombe County Board of Elections Meeting. See information link below for agenda.
Bridge Brigade at Hill St over I-240
Good Trouble WNC coordinates this event. We attached signs of Democracy across the Hill St Pedestrian Bridge over I-240. Our messages are timely to events happening in our government.
Anyone can attend. Be sure to bring sunscreen and water.
Knock Doors for Roy Cooper in Buncombe County!
Join us as we hit the doors for Roy Cooper and Democrats up and down the ballot! This is where the real work happens—having conversations with voters, sharing what’s at stake, and making sure our community shows up strong in 2026.
Whether you’ve knocked a hundred doors or this is your first time, we’ll make sure you feel prepared and supported. We’ll start with a quick training, get you paired up if needed, and send you out with everything you need to have great conversations.
Every door we knock brings us one step closer to winning. Come be part of it.
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 8:00am -12:00pm 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
Black Mountain Democrats Read Book Club
Each month we discuss a book agreed upon at the previous meeting. The April selection is "The Last Ballad," by North Carolina native Wiley Cash. This work of historical fiction tells the story of the 1929 textile workers' strike in Gastonia, North Carolina in part through the eyes of real-life participant Ida May Wiggins. The novel deals with labor rights, social injustice and the intersection of race and class.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to read and discuss books of interest with fellow left-leaning readers.
Educational Meeting for Women Democrats [Dem Women of Buncombe]
Do you identify as a woman, as well as Democratic, unaffiliated, or left leaning? Come by HQ at 6:30 pm on Thursday April 9th and join the Democratic Women of Buncombe County. This will be a meeting to go over our bylaws, local elections and what they mean, as well as what it means to hold an elected position.
We hope to see you there!
Precinct 25.1 Monthly Meeting for Socializing and Strategizing
Come gather with your fellow 25.1 members to socialize and strategize for upcoming engagement in the democratic process. Guest is Valentina Pallin from Young Democrats.
Who should attend: Open to residents in precinct 25.1
Weaverville Sign-Waving and Protests
We're back at the Clock on Main St and now have nice pavers to stand on with a beautiful butterfly sculpture behind us! Now that spring is here, come on out and join us! We enjoy 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 and cleaning supplies are requested.
Who should attend: Our 8 precincts in the N. Buncombe Cluster — but all are welcome.
N. AVL Weekly Sidewalk 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.
Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.
We have extra signs!
Buncombe County Strategy Session with the Coordinated Campaign
Join the Buncombe Democrats for a strategy session with the Roy Cooper Coordinated Campaign. This is your chance to get a clear look at how the coordinated campaign will operate here in Buncombe and what it’s going to take to win in 2026.
We’ll walk through the plan, priorities, and how everything connects—from statewide races to the work happening right here on the ground. Most importantly, you’ll learn exactly how you can plug in, whether that’s knocking doors, making calls, helping with data, or stepping into leadership roles in your precinct.
If you’re ready to turn energy into action and be part of winning up and down the ballot, this is where it starts.
Swannanoa Monthly Engaged Action Gathering
Learn how to become a better volunteer and help Democrats win up and down the ballot in November.
Who should attend: Democrats and Independents that live in Swannanoa precincts 64.1, 65.1 and 66.1.
West Asheville Wednesdays @ One World (WOW)
Join your West Asheville neighbors each month for our “Wednesdays @ One World” (WOW) hosted by One World Brewing on Haywood. Each WOW includes ample time to socialize and network with fellow Democrats and progressive unaffiliated voters, political influencers, elected officials, and candidates.
This month: Join us to devise creative strategies to Get Out the Vote!
We must elect people who will work for us and rein in the current administration’s unconstitutional and immoral actions through Congressional oversight and legislation. City, county, and statewide, we need to elect representatives who will work for us, and judges who will rule impartially, without fear or favor.
Each month, we bring a substantive and topical panel discussion, an interesting speaker, and/or an opportunity to meet and hear from candidates running for office in NC and Buncombe County. Plan to join us each third Wednesday, purchase a beverage, talk politics, and learn of ways to take meaningful action to secure a win in November.
Who should attend: Registered Democrats and progressive-minded unaffiliated voters.
Weekly Sign Waving Protest of the Trump Administration, Chuck Edwards, ICE, etc. Riceville/Swannanoa
Come join us for our weekly Wednesday protest of the Trump administration. Bring your No Kings, anti-war and other signs.
Black Mountain Drop-in Coffee and Conversation
Drop in any time from 8:00 - 10:00am for Coffee & Conversation with Black Mountain Neighbors.
Who should attend: All precincts in the Black Mountain cluster. Candidates and elected officials also welcome.
Precincts 8.2 & 8.3 Joint Monthly Meeting
Come join us on Tuesday, April 14th for our precincts 8.2 & 8.3 April monthly meeting in Shiloh. We will hear from Jim Barrett who will speak to us about the NCDP state-wide canvassing initiative - "Field Team Justice" - and the critical importance of ensuring Justice Anita Earls and our appellate court judges hold their seats in the midterm elections.
Spring is a great time to knock doors right in our own neighborhoods. Let's get prepared to make a difference as we connect with our neighbors to get out the vote!
Who should attend: All democrats and left-leaning unaffiliateds in precincts 8.2 & 8.3
Faith Tabernacle Christian Center is the 8.3 election day polling location
North Buncombe Rural Precincts Dems with Friends
The four most northern and rural precincts (40.2, 41.1, 51.2 and 50.1) have joined forces. We invite you to join us for our monthly meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of every month!
April's topic: Get Out the Vote!
Who should attend: Dems & Left-Leaning Friends from Precincts 40.2, 41.1, 51.2 and 50.1. Open to all!

