Join us for an upcoming event!
Buncombe County Board of Elections Meeting [BCBoE]
Attend the Buncombe County Board of Elections meeting and monitor the proceedings, especially since the composition of the board has shifted from D majority to R majority.
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
We will meet at the corner of Fairview Rd. and Cedar Street for 30 minutes every Tuesday, 5-5:30pm, to get energized with honks, thumbs ups, and energize people who will take solace in knowing that our neighborhood is solidly against the fascist Trump regime.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to bring their sign and protest the Trump regime
Precinct 48.1 Monthly Meeting
It's important we get together to lay the groundwork for the next election, as well as build our Democratic community! We'll discuss several community service projects as well.
Precinct 48.1 members and all Buncombe Democrats are welcome to attend.
Lake Tomahawk Dems Weds Coffee & Conversation
Neighbors gather for Coffee & Conversation
Open to all Dems and like-minded folks
Drinks with Dems - North Asheville/Woodfin Cluster
It’s fall — and time to gather together with North Asheville/ Woodfin Dems and left-thinking friends!
So come join us for an informal gathering at our much loved and newly reopened Zillicoah Brewery. The Riverside Drive location is perfect for an evening of conversation, community, and Zillicoah brews and food trucks. Connect with neighbors and volunteers who are working to move our community forward.
If you want to be more involved or just want to see what we are all about, mark your calendars now. Let’s raise a glass to building a better tomorrow — together!
Who should attend this event: North Asheville and Woodfin Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters. Join us!
West Asheville - 3rd Wednesdays at One World (WOW)
Join West Asheville Democrats at One World Brewing on Wednesday, October 15th - and each third Wednesday - for networking, discussion, education, and training in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with like-minded individuals.
The panel discussion topic this month will be Immigration.
Who should attend: All Democrats and Progressive-minded individuals interested in networking, education, and activism. You don't have to live in West Asheville to come.
North Asheville Weekly Protest / Sign Waving
Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St. from 5:00-5:45 on Thursdays. 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.
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
Downtown Dems Panel Discussion on Affordable Housing
Come join Downtown Democrats for our panel discussion about Affordable Housing in Buncombe County. Speakers from Habitat for Humanity, Asheville Poverty Initiative and City of Asheville Affordable Housing will address critical issues, such as: how we define Affordable Housing with "real" numbers, what is happening now in the county to address the persistent and growing concerns, and how we can advocate for initiatives to make housing more affordable for people in Asheville and the county.
Our goal is to educate ourselves about the real struggles folks face with housing needs, learn what is being done to address these needs, and what we can DO to make a difference!
Who should attend: Anyone who believes affordable housing is vital to the health and well-being of all people.
Black Mountain Democrats Read - Book Club Meeting
Each month we discuss a book the group has agreed upon at the previous meeting. In October we will be discussing "Flip the Tables: The Everyday Disruptor's Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change."
This 2025 book by Alencia Johnson "encourages readers to disrupt themselves, their visions, and their communities to create positive change. Johnson...uses personal stories and actionable tools to help readers uncover their unique gifts, overcome fear, and align their values with their actions to make a meaningful impact" reads the Amazon synopsis.
Who should attend this event? Anyone who wants to read and discuss books of interest with left-leaning readers.
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
No Kings Black Mountain
from the organizers:
We will gather in Town Square at 2:00. There will be a drum circle and a speaker. Then we will line the sidewalks along State Street and HWY 9. Conclude at 3:15.
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
Meet and Greet Your Candidates for Woodfin, Precinct 70.1
Join us for a Woodfin Candidates Meet & Greet at Roy Pope Park! This is a welcoming, community-focused event where neighbors can connect, ask questions, and learn more about the candidates running to represent our town.
Meet the candidates, share your ideas, and help shape the future of Woodfin. Bring your questions, your family, and your neighbors — everyone is invited!
Who should attend: Residents of Woodfin. We especially encourage neighbors from the local precincts (70.1), community members interested in learning more about the candidates, and anyone who wants to engage in conversations about the future of Woodfin to attend.
Healthcare Issues in Western North Carolina
Senator Julie Mayfield and Asheville physician, Mark McNeill, MD discuss healthcare issues that impact us in WNC:
How can HCA have such a monopoly in our area, when many people would prefer another option for health care in Asheville?
How will the impending Medicaid cuts impact our part of the state? What is the state doing to deal with the prospect of 600,000 North Carolinians losing their health care - or what should our state leadership be doing?
What is our state legislature prioritizing in terms of ensuring health care for all in North Carolina?
and more!
Organized by the Hominies Cluster but open to any Buncombe County Dems and Friends who what to know more about the issues impacting health care in our part of the state.
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!
Downtown Cluster Weekly Monday Protest
Join us for a Weekly Monday Protest at the top of Pack Square Asheville, 4:45-5:30 pm. Bring your signs, your voices, friends and neighbors as we show up each Monday to protest this administration’s assault on our democracy.
Who should attend: The Downtown Cluster precincts 1.1, 2.1, 8.2, 8.3, 10.1 & 11.1 . . . and all those who believe that defending democracy matters!
Resistance Reading Group x Antifascist Book Club: October meeting
Do you like to read? Do you want to build community? Do you want to fight fascism? Join us for our new reading group, meeting monthly on Mondays, where we do all of this and have fun while doing it!
This month, we're teaming up with our friends at the Antifascist Book Club with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville to read "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" by Monica Guzman. This is a topic that's of significant interest to a lot of us these days. Many people who have read this book say it's helped them learn how to have these important conversations, which is what it will take for us to move forward as a country.
All are welcome to join, even if you haven't read the book.
Who should attend: All Democrats and left-leaning independents who enjoy books and conversation.
Redistricting Watch Rally in Raleigh [NCDP]
from NCDP:
Republicans are scared of losing, so they're cheating. We've seen redistricting battles play out across the country – and now the fight is coming to North Carolina.
We need to be outside the General Assembly. A seat in the US House of Representatives is on the line.
Last month it was reported that President Trump was pressuring Senate Leader Phil Berger to draw new maps favorable to congressional Republicans in exchange for a political favor. Now Senator Berger said "we will hold votes in our October session to redraw North Carolina’s congressional map."
We are gathering to send the GOP a message: North Carolinians are watching and we’re not backing down.
Whether you can come or not, please consider donating so we can get more people to Raleigh: North Carolina Democratic Party - Donate via ActBlue
Buncombe County Board of Elections Meeting [BCBoE]
Attend the Buncombe County Board of Elections meeting and monitor the proceedings, especially since the composition of the board has shifted from D majority to R majority.
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
We will meet at the corner of Fairview Rd. and Cedar Street for 30 minutes every Tuesday, 5-5:30pm, to get energized with honks, thumbs ups, and energize people who will take solace in knowing that our neighborhood is solidly against the fascist Trump regime.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to bring their sign and protest the Trump regime
Buncombe Young Dems Monthly Meeting
Please join us for our monthly meeting to discuss democratic organizing in Buncombe County.
Where: Phone Banking Room @ Buncombe Dems HQ
Who should attend: All young Democrats or young left-leaning unaffiliated voters. Age 18-35.
Leicester Democrats Speaker Series & Meeting
Join us for our October speaker series. This month will feature County Commissioner Terri Wells, and special guest Jamie Ager. This will focus on the impacts of the new farm bills, Helene Recovery, and the protection of our local farms and farmers.
Come to learn more and ask questions, stay to learn more about what the Dems are doing in Leicester!
Who should attend: All local farmers and citizens who are interested in the impact of new bills aimed at our farm community
Precinct 2.1 Chair and Vice-Chair Elections
Precinct 2.1 members are invited to attend a meeting to elect a new precinct chair and vice-chair.
Who should attend: Any member of Precinct 2.1
Lake Tomahawk Dems Weds Coffee & Conversation
Neighbors gather for Coffee & Conversation
Open to all Dems and like-minded folks
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. from 5:00-5:45 on Thursdays. 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.
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
Buncombe County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
Join the Buncombe Dems, including our Board, Cluster Leaders, Precinct Chairs and other officers for updates and to hear current plans as we move forward towards the 2025 Municipal Elections and all-important 2026 Midterms!
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!
Hominy Cluster Ballfield Litter Pickup
Come and help us demonstrate community involvement, with a couple of hours picking up litter at this local sports field . . . this event is a way for us to give back to our local community! Wear your BCDP (or other) Democratic t-shirt.
Who should attend: All Hominy and local Democrats, and left-leaning independents
Downtown Cluster Weekly Monday Protest
Join us for a Weekly Monday Protest at the top of Pack Square Asheville, 4:45-5:30 pm. Bring your signs, your voices, friends and neighbors as we show up each Monday to protest this administration’s assault on our democracy.
Who should attend: The Downtown Cluster precincts 1.1, 2.1, 8.2, 8.3, 10.1 & 11.1 . . . and all those who believe that defending democracy matters!
Buncombe County Board of Elections Meeting [BCBoE]
Attend the Buncombe County Board of Elections meeting and monitor the proceedings, especially since the composition of the board has shifted from D majority to R majority.
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
We will meet at the corner of Fairview Rd. and Cedar Street for 30 minutes every Tuesday, 5-5:30pm, to get energized with honks, thumbs ups, and energize people who will take solace in knowing that our neighborhood is solidly against the fascist Trump regime.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to bring their sign and protest the Trump regime
Precinct 71.1 Drinks with Dems and Friends
Feeling isolated and cut off? Need a good fellowship fix with like minded folks? Zillicoah is back and we’re going there! It’s time for another 71.1 gathering of good conversation, fellowship, fun, and maybe a game or two. We’ve invited our November municipal Woodfin and Weaverville candidates too, so you’ll get an opportunity to meet them.
We’ve been looking for a gathering place again so we’re heading back to Zillicoah Brewing. It’ll be purely social (no speakers), but Diane will be able to share the latest happenings. If this venue works again, we may try to return for our monthly Drinks with Dems (and Friends). Hope to see you there!
Who should attend this event? Precinct #71.1 Democrats and DEM leaning Unaffiliated or voters.
Lake Tomahawk Dems Weds Coffee & Conversation
Neighbors gather for Coffee & Conversation
Open to all Dems and like-minded folks
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. from 5:00-5:45 on Thursdays. 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.
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!
Hominy Cluster Fellowship with Dems
We'd love for you to join us for an evening of fellowship! White Labs is an excellent venue, with beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as a great food menu!
Who should attend: Any local Dems and left-leaning Independents.
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
East Asheville Town Hall / Listening Session
You are invited to participate in the East Asheville Town Hall/Listening Session on Saturday, November 8, 4-5:30 PM at the East Asheville Public Library — an opportunity for your voice and ideas to be heard.
We want to hear about the issues that are most important to you as a voter. We want to hear about what you believe candidates and elected officials should stand for and fight for in 2026 and beyond. We want to know what would make you enthusiastic about exercising your right to vote.
This is a time for you to speak your mind and your heart in a safe and receptive environment. The Listening Session will be facilitated by Lindsey Prather, NC State Representative; Brian Turner, NC State Representative; and Martin Moore, Buncombe County Commissioner.
Who should attend: All Democratic and Unaffiliated voters and all Democratic and Unaffiliated voters under 40.
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!
Black Mountain Meeting of the Minds with U.S. House Candidate Jamie Ager
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: Jamie Ager, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in the 11th District.
This is the fourth 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!
Who should attend: Democratic and unaffiliated voters from Black Mountain and surrounding areas. Elected officials are welcome.
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, 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 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
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!
Buncombe Young Dems Monthly Meeting
Please join us for our monthly meeting to discuss democratic organizing in Buncombe County.
Where: Phone Banking Room @ Buncombe Dems HQ
Who should attend: All young Democrats or young left-leaning unaffiliated voters. Age 18-35.
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
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!
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!
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
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
Buncombe Young Dems Monthly Meeting
Please join us for our monthly meeting to discuss democratic organizing in Buncombe County.
Where: Phone Banking Room @ Buncombe Dems HQ
Who should attend: All young Democrats or young left-leaning unaffiliated voters. Age 18-35.
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
Stand with Us: Press Conference in Asheville [NCDP]
Republicans in Washington have forced a government shutdown, choosing political games over fixing the health care crisis they created.
We're taking our message across North Carolina with three press conferences in Asheville, Charlotte, and Raleigh to demand lawmakers fund healthcare, pay workers, restore jobs and work with Democrats to end the government shutdown immediately.
Come stand behind Chair Anderson Clayton on Tuesday at 11:30AM in Asheville and make sure North Carolinians know who to blame for defunding our schools, slashing health care access, and forcing our government to a grinding halt.
📅 Tuesday, October 14
⏰ 11:30AM
Exact location in downtown Asheville provided upon signup.
Downtown Cluster Weekly Monday Protest
Join us for a Weekly Monday Protest at the top of Pack Square Asheville, 4:45-5:30 pm. Bring your signs, your voices, friends and neighbors as we show up each Monday to protest this administration’s assault on our democracy.
Who should attend: The Downtown Cluster precincts 1.1, 2.1, 8.2, 8.3, 10.1 & 11.1 . . . and all those who believe that defending democracy matters!
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!
Pie in the Park with Weaverville Candidates
Life is short — eat dessert first! Join us for “Pie in the Park,” a Weaverville candidate meet and greet and social hosted by N. Buncombe Dems.
Please join us for a slice of pie, a cold lemonade, and a relaxed get-together to connect with friends and neighbors old and new. Plus you’ll have a chance to hear from the candidates for the Weaverville municipal election in November - Town Council and Mayor! These are challenging times, and many of us are both worried and fired up. We want to show our appreciation, share ideas and concerns, and support one another. Let’s work together to build a better future for WNC and our nation.
Like to bake? You can help your Precinct Leaders by bringing a pie to share!
Who should attend this event? Weaverville municipal residents in the North Buncombe Dems Cluster
Leicester Meet the Candidates
An afternoon on the porch, sharing in a selection of soups and snacks and conversation with candidates.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in meeting the candidates running for election in 2026.
National Coming Out Day LGBTQ+ Caucus Organizing Meeting [LGBTQ+ Caucus]
Come Out and help re-establish the Buncombe County LGBTQ+ Caucus on National Coming Out Day. We’ll be discussing how best to re-launch the caucus, what organizational structure is best going forward, and how to come together to fight for our rights in today’s challenging environment….
All are welcome, whether a member of the LGBTQ+ community, ally or just interested in being in a supportive, welcoming environment where people are welcome - and proud - to be who they are!
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
Coffee Shop Office Hours with County Commissioner Parker Sloan
Join Buncombe County Commissioner for coffee shop office hours. Ask questions about County Government, local government, politics, growth, taxes, or anything you'd like!
Progressive Dems of Buncombe Meetup at White Labs Brewing [PDoBC]
Please join us for our monthly meeting at White Labs as we discuss actions to move a progressive agenda and socialize with like-minded individuals!
Agenda:
- General boycotts + discussion on how to spend our $$ where it matters
- November 5th and beyond action days in Washington DC
- "Stand up Asheville" and working with City Council on how BBB will impact our community
- 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.
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. from 5:00-5:45 on Thursdays. 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.
Drinks with Dems - Leicester & Nearby
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, 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.
Lake Tomahawk Dems Weds Coffee & Conversation
Neighbors gather for Coffee & Conversation
Open to all Dems and like-minded folks
Sidewalk Activism in Oakley
We will meet at the corner of Fairview Rd. and Cedar Street for 30 minutes every Tuesday, 5-5:30pm, to get energized with honks, thumbs ups, and energize people who will take solace in knowing that our neighborhood is solidly against the fascist Trump regime.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to bring their sign and protest the Trump regime
Buncombe County Board of Elections Meeting [BCBoE]
Attend the Buncombe County Board of Elections meeting and monitor the proceedings, especially since the composition of the board has shifted from D majority to R majority.
NC Legislative Black Caucus TOWN HALL [NC Legislative Black Caucus]
from the NC Legislative Black Caucus
YOUR VOICE. YOUR POWER. YOUR FUTURE.
Join members of the NC Legislative Black Caucus for an evening of listening, learning, and community conversation.
This is a chance to connect directly with state legislators who represent you, fight for you, and want to hear your voice.
Asheville is the first stop on this Town Hall Series — with thanks to Buncombe County Commissioner Jennifer Horton.
All are welcome.
Downtown Cluster Weekly Monday Protest
Join us for a Weekly Monday Protest at the top of Pack Square Asheville, 4:45-5:30 pm. Bring your signs, your voices, friends and neighbors as we show up each Monday to protest this administration’s assault on our democracy.
Who should attend: The Downtown Cluster precincts 1.1, 2.1, 8.2, 8.3, 10.1 & 11.1 . . . and all those who believe that defending democracy matters!
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!
Black Mountain/Swannanoa/Riceville Picnic to Meet Candidates for 2026
Want to meet our Candidates running for Judges, Representatives, Senator positions in 2026 to help our country? Come join us for subs and chips and good conversation with like-minded people.
Who should attend: Black Mtn. and Swannanoa/Riceville Clusters
Memorial Service for James E. Ferguson [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County]
from Jefferson Ellison:
James E. Ferguson passed away in July, and this Saturday our community will gather to honor his extraordinary life and legacy.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 4, at 2:00 P.M. at St. James AME Church (44 Hildebrand St, Asheville, NC), his family’s home church. Hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County, the service will celebrate Mr. Ferguson’s remarkable contributions to Asheville, and the nation.
Mr. Ferguson was a son of Asheville, a Stephens-Lee High School graduate, and a trailblazing Civil Rights attorney. His work reshaped education, challenged systemic injustice, and gave us a pathway for how to give back.
In times like these, many of us wonder how we can stand on the shoulders of giants. I don’t have the full answer, but I believe we come closer to finding it by honoring those who made our lives, our opportunities, and our communities possible.
I hope you’ll join the community in celebrating Mr. Ferguson’s life this Saturday, or consider making a contribution to the James Ferguson Leadership Scholarship Fund, created to inspire and support the next generation of leaders. Please share this with your networks, and if you can do nothing else, I ask that you continue to believe in your own ability to make the world a better place. It’s the most important legacy we can carry.
— JDE
Registration Repair Doorknocking with the Buncombe Dems!
Join us on Saturday, October 4th for a Registration Repair Canvass. We'll be helping folk learn how to update their voter registration so they can cast a regular ballot in the next election. People may ignore information sent by email, phone or letter, but respond gratefully to a knock on their door.
No experience necessary! We'll provide all the training you need. We pair new canvassers with more experienced ones, making your time spent doorknocking fun and productive.
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
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. from 5:00-5:45 on Thursdays. 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.
Sidewalk Activism
We will meet at the corner of Fairview Rd. and Cedar Street for 30 minutes every Tuesday, 5-5:30pm, to get energized with honks, thumbs ups, and energize people who will take solace in knowing that our neighborhood is solidly against the fascist Trump regime.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to bring their sign and protest the Trump regime
Stolen Summers [Extreme Weather Survivors]
Extreme Weather Survivors (EWS) is a nationwide network of non-profit organizations, with the mission of creating space for survivors of natural disasters to come together to learn, share, and support one another.
EWS is bringing the Stolen Summers traveling storytelling project to Asheville on September 30, 2025, at Hi-Wire Brewery in Biltmore Village (4 PM--6 PM). This project pairs 30 survivors of extreme weather with 30 artists from across the country to capture and share their lived experiences through large-scale visual art, film, and performance.
The Stolen Summers project seeks to honor stories of loss, resilience, and community in the face of fires, floods, heat, and storms—and to connect these individual experiences into a larger story of how extreme weather is stealing aspects of American life. Each local event will include the art installation alongside survivor voices and local performers, creating space for reflection, dialogue, and community connection.
Lake Tomahawk Dems Tuesday Coffee Hour
Every Tuesday in September, gather with neighbors for coffee & conversation outside at Four Sisters Bakery (location and day will be changing due to colder weather starting in October - stay tuned).
Who should attend: All are welcome!
Working Class Voices United with Neighbors [Labor Caucus]
We are building the Labor Caucus in Buncombe County and are connecting with anyone interested in addressing workers' issues in North Carolina and beyond. All people are welcome--labor union members and retired members, workers' organizations, and anyone who wants to see the Democrats be the voice of the working class.
Who should attend this event? Anyone who is interested in making the Democratic Party the voice of all workers.
Downtown Cluster Weekly Monday Protest
Join us for a Weekly Monday Protest at the top of Pack Square Asheville, 4:45-5:30 pm. Bring your signs, your voices, friends and neighbors as we show up each Monday to protest this administration’s assault on our democracy.
Who should attend: The Downtown Cluster precincts 1.1, 2.1, 8.2, 8.3, 10.1 & 11.1 . . . and all those who believe that defending democracy matters!
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!