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A Gathering with Friends to be a Bright Spot in Dark Times
With all the changes and challenges going on, let's take time to gather and discuss our accomplishments. And, to plan what we can do to further our cause, both in Raleigh and DC.
Who should attend: Any like-minded voters in the Fairview/Reynolds Community, and bring a friend
Drinks with Dems - Leicester
Mark your calendars for an evening of great conversation, community support, and delicious cider!
This is your chance to meet local Democratic representatives, engage in conversations about the issues that matter most, and learn how you can make a real impact in our community. 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, West Asheville, and Hominies Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters who are interested in a great conversation, a chance to meet the community, and/or a delicious local cider.
Meeting of the Minds Black Mountain
Meet with like-minded individuals interested in discussing our Democratic challenges and how to deal for future wins. We encourage elected officials to attend and provide updates.
Who should attend: Interested Democratic and unaffiliated voters from Black Mountain and surrounding areas. Any elected officials are welcome.
North Asheville Cluster Annual Meeting
Feeling frustrated with what's happening in D.C.? It's time to turn that frustration into something powerful!
Join us on March 22 for an exciting kickoff event as we gear up for the crucial 2026 midterm elections. We’ve seen how hard work pays off—just look at what NC Dems accomplished last fall!
This is your chance to team up with neighbors and volunteers who are just as passionate about change as you are. Starting at 9:30am, Drew Reisinger, our inspiring Buncombe County Register of Deeds, will lead us in a discussion about taking action in tough times.
Precinct Organizing Meetings will begin at 10am. We’ll break into groups to elect precinct officers and brainstorm ideas to make our voices heard at the county convention. Your input matters! So come ready to share your thoughts and get energized about what we can do together.
Let’s channel our anger into real action and ensure our community thrives in 2026! Don’t miss out—mark your calendar now and be part of this important movement!
Who should attend: Democrats and left leaning Unaffiliated voters in precincts 3.1, 4.1, 5.1,17.1, 22.2, 27.2, 28.1, 70.1
To find your precinct, visit NC State Board of Elections’ Voter Search.
West Asheville Democratic Precinct Cluster Annual Meeting
Join West Asheville Democrats (precincts 12.1, 13.2, 14.2, 14.3, 15.1, 16.2, 26.1, 42.1, 43.2) for our annual precinct organizational meetings. Last year, for the first time in memory, all 9 West Asheville precincts were organized and active. Let’s carry that into 2025-26.
Please sign up to attend and encourage your neighbor Democrats to join, as well. Each precinct will be electing a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Sec/Treasurer. All registered Democrats in a precinct are eligible to attend, vote, and hold one of the three offices. Five registered Democrats are required to be present for precincts to organize.
Parking at the community center is tight but is also available in the field behind the building. For those able to climb a hill to access the building, you are encouraged to park there.
The mid-term elections, when we have the chance to flip the US House and Senate and further reduce the GOP majorities in the state legislature, are less than 2 years away. Now is the time to start organizing!
Who should attend: All registered Democrats in Buncombe County Precincts 12.1, 13.2, 14.2, 14.3, 15.1, 16.2, 26.1, 42.1, 43.2
North Buncombe Annual Cluster/Precinct Organizing Meeting
Our Annual North Buncombe Cluster/Precinct Organizing Meeting galvanizes and energizes our voters to get involved and get organized. Now is the time to MOBILIZE, and we’ll share several ideas.
Following our opening program, attendees circle up with their precinct for the Annual Precinct meeting. Be prepared to: discuss action plans with your precinct elect Precinct Officers; elect delegates to the County Democratic Convention in April; donate to meet your precinct’s modest annual dues (bring cash or check, but online OK too); and vote on resolutions proposed by precinct members.
Whether you’ve attended in past years or are brand new to the North Buncombe area, we look forward to meeting you and having you become part of our thriving and active community.
Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning affiliated voters residing in North Buncombe Precincts 40.2, 41.1, 50.1, 51.2, 58.1, 59.1, 67.1 and 71.1 are welcome to attend. To find your precinct, visit NC State Board of Elections’ Voter Search.
South Buncombe Annual Precinct Organizing Meeting
Join friends, colleagues and like-minded folk to discuss how we can support our statewide and local elected officials and what we want from them. We’ll celebrate the wins we achieved, and talk about ideas and plans to move forward, defeat the NC Senate supermajority, and get (and keep) Democratic judges to balance the judiciary. And we’ll develop ways to survive and resist the newly elected president’s damaging policies — and perhaps even flip a US Senate seat Democratic!
Who should attend: Democrats and Left-Leaning Unaffiliates in Precincts 18.2, 19.1, 29.2, 30.2, 30.3, 31.1, 54.2, 55.1 and 56.2 - the South Buncombe Precincts. To find your precinct, visit NC State Board of Elections’ Voter Search
Hominies Cluster Organizational Meeting
Continental breakfast treats and coffee will be served at this business meeting where we will hear about our goals for the year - Education and Engagement, our planned cluster events, to elect precinct officers for the next two years, and to consider any resolutions a precinct may want to present. Kristen Robinson will give us an overview of how our goals mesh with BCDP goals. It will also be a great opportunity to meet more of our like-minded neighbors.
Who should attend: Any Hominies Cluster precinct — 24.1, 44.1, 45.1, 46.1, 47.1, 48.1, 49.1 democrats. To find your precinct, visit NC State Board of Elections Voter Search.
East Asheville Annual Precinct Meeting
Please join the East Asheville Democrats for our annual Precinct meeting. We will elect officers and talk about future plans. State Representative Brian Turner will give an energizing speech to help us to continue to fight for the cause.
Who should attend: Any registered Democrats in precincts 6.1, 7.1, 9.1, 20.1, 21.1, 23.2, 23.3, 25.1 (To find your precinct, visit NC State Board of Elections’ Voter Search)
Leicester Cluster Annual Organizing Meeting
Organizing Meeting on Saturday, March 22, at 10:00 a.m. at the Leicester Community Center.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your neighbors and get involved in building a stronger community. At the meeting, we’ll elect precinct officers for the coming year and review and process any resolutions from our members.
In addition to these important activities, you can get involved with us for local events like quarterly highway cleanups, the annual Leicester Fest, and support for candidates and voter engagement during election years.
Leicester Cluster precincts are 52.1, 53.1, 63.1, 68.1, 681 and 69.1. To find your precinct, visit NC State Board of Elections Voter Search.
Fairview/Reynolds Cluster Annual Precinct Organizing Meeting
This is the annual precinct organizing meeting for all of the Fairview/Reynolds Cluster.
All Democrats in the Fairview/Reynolds Cluster need to attend. (Precincts: 38.2, 38.3, 39.2, 39.3, 57.1, 60.2, 60.4)
Downtown Cluster Annual Precinct Organizing Meeting
Come meet your neighbors, volunteers, and precinct officers at our annual organizing meeting. 2025 is a year to build our precincts and build on the success that NC Dems had in 2024. We'll elect precinct officers, draft resolutions for consideration at the county convention, and discuss what we can do to turn NC Blue.
Who should attend: Democrats and left leaning Unaffiliated voters in precincts 1.1, 2.1, 8.2, 8.3, 10.1 and 11.1. To find your Precinct, visit the NC Board of Election’s Voter Search
Black Mountain Cluster Annual Precinct Organizing Meeting
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your neighbors and get involved in building a stronger community. At the meeting, we’ll elect precinct officers for this cycle and review and vote on any resolutions from our members. In addition, we will discuss forming a stirring committee to plan upcoming speaker/information sessions around current issues of interest to the community.
Who should attend: All registered Democratic and left-leaning unaffiliated voters who reside in 32.1 Owen Middle School precinct, 33.2 Black Mountain Primary precinct, 33.3 Black Mountain Elementary precinct, 34.1 Lakeview Senior Center precinct, 35.1 Black Mountain Montessori School precinct, 36.1 First Baptist Church Black Mountain precinct, 37.1 Garren Creek Fire Department precinct. To find your precinct, you can visit the NC Board of Election’s Voter Search tool.
(Do not park in the fire lanes next to the school. Please reserve the parking spaces in front of the school for mobility challenged neighbors. Additional parking is available in the school parking lot.)
Precinct 71.1 Drinks with Dems
We are up to something! Drinks with Dems is being re-envisioned for 2025. Please join us to learn how at Salt Face Mule for fellowship with Democrats and like-minded unaffiliated voters who live in our precinct.
The People v. Griffin: Asheville Rally [Common Cause]
Description from Common Cause:
After multiple recounts and election audits in 2024, North Carolina voters elected Justice Allison Riggs to the NC Supreme Court. In a bid to overturn that result, her opponent, Jefferson Griffin, is pressing the courts to disenfranchise over 60,000 lawful North Carolina voters.
It's the people's turn to say: reject Griffin's challenges — and respect our votes!
Join the growing opposition against Griffin's challenges, raise your voice at rallies happening across the state, and let's build a pro-democracy movement. Register below to receive important event details.
Blue Hearts for Democracy: Turn Anger into Action!
Turn your Anger into ACTION at the BCDP Resource Fair on Feb 16th, 1-4pm at BCDP HQ.
BCDP Monthly Meeting with CEC Meeting
To fill vacancies, we are planning a County Executive Committee meeting on February 15th at our Monthly Meeting. The Chair position became open when Kathie Kline, to whom we so grateful, stepped down. The State Executive Committee (SEC) vacancies are due to some members becoming unable to serve.
The BCDP Chair election will be chaired by Second Vice Chair Denise Marecki, as Interim Chair Kristen Robinson is running for the Chair position. Those eligible to vote in this election are receiving notification with relevant information on the process prior to the meeting.
For information on the requirements and duties for these positions, see the NC Democratic Party Plan of Organization. If you wish to run for any of these positions, please contact Denise Marecki at denise@buncombedems.org. Current candidate bios and photos are available at: Candidates for Feb 2025 CEC Election — Buncombe Dems
Precinct 45.1 Monthly Meeting
This is our monthly meeting to plan coming events. We will also be having a contest to name our NEW newsletter--two prizes! Watch for email about names to vote for and rules of the contest! Coming soon to your email box. If I don't have your email and you want to enter our contest, email me directly after accessing the link below.
We are really hitting the ground running. Come and hear about the projects we have planned and help us think of more things to do to help our State and Country. They need us now and we need them. Feel better because you are with like-minded people and doing something positive, not just sticking your head in the sand or being depressed.
Who should attend: 45.1 precinct members and any cluster member
Black Mountain Cluster Meeting of the Minds
Meet with like-minded individuals interested in discussing our Democratic challenges and how to deal for future wins. We encourage elected officials to attend and provide updates.
Who should attend: Interested Democratic and unaffiliated voters from Black Mountain and surrounding areas. Any elected officials are welcome.
Precinct 5.1 Meeting
This is our first meeting after the 24 elections. Time to get ourselves organized in an effective way and making changes! 2025 is a year for reorganizing and building our community. Good leadership and increased participation this year are necessary to win the 2026 midterms.
Who should attend: Any Democratic party members and other voters who would like to help us plan events and activities this coming year
Protest: Demand Sen. Ted Budd Fight Back Against the Trump-Musk Funding Freeze [Indivisible]
Description from Indivisible:
We are facing a crisis and we need all Members of Congress to fight back. Join your friends and neighbors in telling Senator Ted Budd that we demand he use every tool at his disposal to fight back against the takeover of our government and the federal funding freeze. Senators must act now to halt the process on the nomination of Russell Vought for OMB Director and use all levers at their disposal to fight the assault on our communities. We will meet outside Ted Budd’s local office for western NC in Asheville at 3:30pm this Wednesday, 2/5. The address is 151 Patton Ave. #204 Asheville, NC 28801. You don’t have to be prepared in any way except to show up, use your voice, and express your concerns. We have a right to do this, and it is critical we act now to make our representatives think twice about falling into line with these harmful policies and appointments to public office. We hope to see you there!
Black Mountain Cluster February Meeting
We will discuss the good things from the election, changes and needs in cluster leadership, how to encourage precinct members to attend the annual precinct meeting, and ideas and suggestions for voter engagement. The Zoom link will be sent to attendees at sign up in Mobilize.
Who should attend: All precinct officers and interested people from any of the precincts in the Black Mountain Cluster
Learn from Legislative Leaders: Lindsey Prather
Our main goal for our precinct has been voter education and support throughout the past year. This year we want to focus our efforts on helping us all become more informed about our state politics and issues affecting Western North Carolina.
Who better to help us understand how the North Carolina legislature works than Lindsey Prather, our State House Representative for District 115. Lindsey, an educator, community leader and public servant, is starting her second term in the house after switching gears a bit to represent a newly gerrymandered district.
Precinct 48.1 is hosting this Wine and Cheese late afternoon event at the Vistas of Westfield Clubhouse, 61 Westfield Way, to learn from Lindsey. All precincts in the cluster are invited to munch, sip and learn more about our state government and how it all works in this first-in-a-series event.
Who should attend: Residents of precincts 44.1, 45.1, 47.1, 48.1 and 49.1
Raise the Roof Dance Party Fundraiser
Join us January 24 at the Orange Peel for a Raise The Roof Dance Party with special guest DJ Molly Parti!
We’re going to have a great time while supporting two great causes: starting early in the effort to break the Republican supermajority in the NC Senate in 2026 and raising money for the Buncombe Democrats.
Our Buncombe Democrats HQ needs a new roof, so Senator Julie Mayfield is splitting the proceeds from all ticket sales and sponsorships with the BCDP so we can “raise” the roof!
Please buy tickets and donate whatever you can to support our party.
Leicester Dems January Meeting
Join us as we continue to plan and execute cluster grassroots activities with all interested Leicester Democrats and Left-Leaning Independents.
Who should attend: Residents from Precincts 52.1, 53.1, 63.1, 68.1, 69.1, and 681 in Leicester, Newfound, Sandy Mush, and Alexander who are interested in organizing to improve our community and ensure we mobilize our voters.
Leadership Insights: A Debrief for Leaders on Effective Political Strategies
As a Democratic precinct leader, you’ve been on the “front lines,” organizing, recruiting, and motivating voters. You have first-hand experience, but more importantly, you have first-hand clarity and wisdom about what is and what isn’t effective. The Buncombe County Democrats want to hear and learn from you.
Sign-up for this well-paced, organized facilitated session for precinct officers and cluster leaders.
Instead of ineffective crosstalk that gets nowhere, Barrie Barton will lead constructive small group conversations that can lead to new ideas and solutions.
Who should attend: all Cluster Leaders and Precinct Officers
Potentially Imminent Immigration Issues in WNC
We're aware that there are numerous immigrants in Western North Carolina - Asheville/Hendersonville in particular - and we would like to know how they, and we, are likely to be impacted by Trump's threats of mass deportation on day 1 of his second term. If you would like to be informed about the implications of 47's proposed policies, you will want to attend this event! Precincts 45.1 and 48.1 are co-hosting this informational session for the Hominies Cluster, that will feature speakers that can inform us of the impact to our area and let us know ways we can help.
Who should attend: Residents of precincts 44.1, 45.1, 47.1, 48.1, and 49.1 (Hominies Cluster) or anyone interested in this issue.
BCDP Monthly Meeting
Join our monthly meeting via Zoom. This meeting will be virtual only - please sign up at the link below to receive the Zoom link.
We’ll be discussing upcoming events and how we’ll move forward in 2025.
Who should attend: Buncombe County Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters.
Black Mountain Cluster Meeting of the Minds
Meet with like-minded individuals interested in discussing our Democratic challenges and how to deal for future wins. We encourage elected officials to attend and provide updates.
Who should attend: Interested Democratic and unaffiliated voters from Black Mountain and surrounding areas. Any elected officials are welcome.
Precinct 45.1 Monthly Meeting
We are coming together to share a meal, ideas, concerns and make friends for the future.
Who should attend: Precincts 24.1, 45.1, 47.1, 48.1, 49.1 and any interested Buncombe resident.
Please RSVP through Mobilize (link below) so we'll know what you are bringing and set a place at the table!
BCDP CEC (County Executive Committee) Meeting
Join our County Executive Committee meeting at BCDP Headquarters. We will hold an election for the County Commission seat vacated now that Amanda Edwards is our new Chair of Buncombe County Commission.
Precinct Chairs and Vice Chairs of precincts within the current boundaries of District 3. plus countywide party officials and elected officials who represent District 3 are eligible to vote. More information is being sent to eligible voters via email.
To see who is running and has provided information for the page, visit: CC D3 Candidates — Buncombe Dems (the page will be updated as candidates provide their info).
Note: this CEC meeting replaces the one originally scheduled for December 14th at 10am.
Young Dems Monthly Meeting
Come join the Buncombe Young Democrats for our monthly meeting, where we’ll have food and discuss the County Commission vacancy, election results, and our plans for 2025.
All Democrats, elected officials, and candidates for the County Commission seat are welcome to attend.
Meet and Greet with Sabrina Delk
Come meet your candidate for Buncombe County Commissioner, Sabrina Delk. Drop in any time between 7-9 AM on Tuesday, December 17, at Jonny’s Barbershop for coffee and a meet and greet.
North Asheville Dems Holiday Social
Let’s celebrate each other at the end of this momentous year. Not all went as we expected or hoped, but we did so well in our efforts in supporting Democrats in North Carolina. We elected SIX statewide offices as well as our local Democratic officials … and broke the super majority in the NC General Assembly.
Thanks to everyone who voted and for all your efforts to get out the vote: poll greeters, poll observers, election officials, phone bankers, canvassers, letter/postcard writers, and campaign assistants. It’s a lot to celebrate. Please join us!
Who should attend: All Dems and left leaning Unaffiliated voters in N Asheville Cluster (Precincts 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 17.1, 22.2, 27.2, 28.1, 70.1)
For more info, contact: Anne Winter 828-551-0362 annevwinter@gmail.com
BCDP Monthly Meeting + Brunch
Join us for the Buncombe Democratic Party Monthly Meeting and Brunch!
We’ll enjoy a delicious brunch while discussing upcoming events, party updates, and ways we can work together to strengthen our community and advance our shared values.
Bring your ideas, appetite, and enthusiasm for meaningful conversations and action!
North Buncombe Dems - Accolades & Appetizers
ACCOLADES AND APPETIZERS
Celebrating our local and statewide wins
Even with the Harris/Walz loss, we have much to celebrate. North Buncombe volunteers and voters organized, knocked, walked, talked, and motivated a strong voter turnout for 2024.
Because of these efforts, we won County Seats and Statewide Races. Celebrating this accomplishment is a perfect uplift for your spirit right now.
Join us and Amanda Edwards, Terri Wells, & Lindsey Prather for Accolades and Appetizers on Monday, December 9th.
Let’s come together and recognize the truth of when we work together, we can win.
Who should attend: Democrats and like-minded Unaffiliated voters in the 8 precincts of North Buncombe Cluster
Precinct 45.1 Monthly Meeting
We will have post-Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas crunchies and libations discuss how we will proceed in saving our democracy. Ideas, anyone?
This is the meeting that we agreed to bring a friend or neighbor! If everybody will do that, we will have a nice crowd of people who want to STOP PROJECT 2025! The more, the better.
Who should attend: Residents from Precincts 45.1, 47.1, 49.1 who are interested in thwarting Trump's Project 2025.
DWBC ReConnect
DWBC each year ReConnects and ReCognizes our strong women of Buncombe County in a social and relaxed setting. This year we have a special recognition of Leni Sitnick, Asheville’s first woman mayor. Men are strongly encouraged to attend as well!
Who should attend: All members and friends of Democratic Women and Buncombe County Democratic Party
Community United - Healing our Hearts Together
If you are finding yourself churning on fears, over the top angry, immobilized by shock, and unable to breathe or think clearly - you are not alone.
Our world just came unglued.
There is power in the presence of others, to connect and to remind us - we are not alone, we can navigate this challenging time together and find nourishment for our hurting hearts and resources to move forward.
Join Barrie Barton and Laura Collins for Community United – Healing our Hearts Together, a facilitated 1.5 hr. session for fellowship, reflection, and resources to move forward.
Two sessions are available:
Wed., Nov. 20, 6:30-8 and Thurs., Nov. 21, 6:30-8
Each session is limited to 30 people.
Community United - Healing our Hearts Together
If you are finding yourself churning on fears, over the top angry, immobilized by shock, and unable to breathe or think clearly - you are not alone.
Our world just came unglued.
There is power in the presence of others, to connect and to remind us - we are not alone, we can navigate this challenging time together and find nourishment for our hurting hearts and resources to move forward.
Join Barrie Barton and Laura Collins for Community United – Healing our Hearts Together, a facilitated 1.5 hr. session for fellowship, reflection, and resources to move forward.
Two sessions are available:
Wed., Nov. 20, 6:30-8 and Thurs., Nov. 21, 6:30-8
Each session is limited to 30 people.
Coffee With Resilient Democrats Happy to be Rebuilding Our Lives
We are sharing good news, supporting each other, making new friends, meeting our neighbors, and having fun making a difference.
Who should attend: Members of the Black Mountain Cluster and any other interested voters!
Be a friend, bring a friend!
Location: The sunny side of Cherry Street across from Taco Billy.
Black Mountain Meeting of the Minds
Come join us to celebrate our wins in the election, drown our sorrows, or wait together in limbo for races to be called. No matter the outcome, join us to celebrate the fact that we did our best, come hell or high water, to preserve Democracy and to work for justice and equity for all.
We will have an area reserved for our group so look for the sign. You can bring a snack or some finger food to share and to enjoy with one of the many choices of beverages offered at Peri Social House.
Who should attend: Any interested Democratic voter in Black Mountain and beyond
Precinct 45.1 Monthly Meeting
Celebrate our democratic election win. Vote on our new secretary since our Oct. meeting got rained out! Discuss plans for the future. Democracy is fragile and we need to start working for the next election. We could lose our country if we don't work to keep it all the years we are not voting! Let's keep our freedom!
Who should attend: All Precinct 45.1 residents and interested 24.1, 47.1 and 49.1 residents.
We want to keep the high spirits of early voting going all year! Let's work together for our better future. Join us at our monthly meeting to get started! We welcome you.