Join your fellow Democrats and progressive Unaffiliated for our 2024 Election Season Kick off Picnic in Riceville Swannanoa. Hear from an inspiring set of speakers on topics that impact your life and your community. Engage in meaningful conversation with your neighbors and fellow students. Soak in the fall beauty as you enjoy an afternoon bite with us.

Learn about: the new NC Voter ID requirement, new voting laws, the state of reproductive freedoms & abortion access in NC, LGBTQ rights & the new NC laws, what happened in Raleigh as a result of the GOP supermajority, the new maps, and how you can help turn the tide and make positive change.

Speaker Program: • Kristen Robinson, President of the Buncombe County Young Democrats & 2nd Vice Chair-NC 11 Democrats & • Nikki Harris, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic • Ron Katz, Voting Rights Advocate • Rep. Eric Ager – NC House District 114

Please bring a side dish or dessert for the picnic potluck. We’ll be grilling up hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers.

All Riceville Swannanoa Democrats and Progressive Unaffiliated residents living in precincts 61.1, 62.1, 64.1, 65.1, and 66.1, Warren Wilson students, as well as other east side Democrats are all welcome.