City of Asheville Partners with Organizations to Offer Free Bus Fare & Travel Training Event
The City of Asheville, in collaboration with Strive Beyond and the Land of Sky Regional Council, is set to provide free transit on May 13, 2024, as part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Passengers utilizing Asheville Rides Transit (ART) public transportation routes on that day will not need to pay bus fare, as a gesture to promote alternative transportation methods.In a statement, the City of Asheville urged the public to make the most of this opportunity by stating, "We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity!"Alongside the free bus fare initiative, a travel...
Rec n Roll Sparks Imagination in Asheville this Summer
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is bringing imaginative play to neighborhoods throughout Asheville this summer with their Rec n Roll program. The initiative involves a colorful van filled with games, art projects, and fun activities that aim to ignite creativity in children.The program features various events such as Monday Imagination Days, Wednesday Theme Days, and free pop-up events. According to APR, "Giant building blocks, tunnels, and fun games await on special days of open play geared for ages 1-5 years-old."For those interested in participating, advance...
Calling all Asheville Homebuilders: Share Your Input on Sustainability Rebates
The City of Asheville is reevaluating its Sustainability Rebate Program and is seeking input directly from local home builders. According to the program, rebates are currently provided on permit fees for new or renovated one and two family dwellings that incorporate above-minimum state code elements such as solar panels, energy efficiency upgrades, and tree protection measures.In an effort to gather feedback and suggestions for potential changes, the City has designed a brief survey for builders to express their opinions on the existing program. The city officials...
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Asheville Teens Gain Valuable Experience on Educational Trip to Atlanta
A group of 40 Asheville teens recently embarked on an educational excursion to Atlanta over spring break. The trip, organized by Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) in partnership with Team Us, aimed to provide the teenagers with valuable life experiences and leadership development opportunities.Tameka Crudup, the Crump Shiloh Center Facility Manager, highlighted the significance of such educational trips, stating that they offer teens the chance to step outside their daily routines and engage with history and hands-on experiences. She mentioned that the trip was designed...
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: Approves Missing Middle Housing Study Contract
.On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the City of Asheville’s City Council approved a $115,000 contract to Opticos Design, Inc., and their subcontractor Cascadia Partners, for a Missing Middle Housing study.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: Dual lines added at public outdoor racquet sports courts, shared use schedule for pickleball and tennis begins March 13
.Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) previously announced all outdoor hard surface public tennis courts maintained by the City of Asheville would become dual-lined, converting them to shared use courts to support local growth of pickleball and tennis.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Powerful Young Women's Brunch March 18
.Celebrate Women's History Month with food, music, and a photo booth at the Powerful Young Women's Brunch at the Tempie Avery Montford Community Center on March 18, 10am-12pm.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Spring Adaptive Tennis with APR Therapeutic Recreation
.Learn tennis basics and practice your skills on the court!
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: Applications for the 2023 CAYLA summer internship program
.If you are a 10th or 11th grader looking for a paid summer internship, keep reading!
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Spring Adult Flag Football League
Bring your game plan and your friends and join our Spring Adult Flag Football League!
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TOWN OF BILTMORE FOREST: March 19 Trolley Tour
.Join us on a 45- to 60-minute nonstop tour of a route through Biltmore Forest on a classic Gray Line Trolley.
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TOWN OF BILTMORE FOREST: Family Sports and Fitness Committee March 5, April 2 and May 7 First Sunday Stretch Classes
.Increase your Flexibility and Balance! Grab your yoga mat, straps and blocks, and head to the Social Room of Town Hall at 5 pm on the first Sunday of each month this year for a flexibility and balance fitness class.
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CITY OF ASHEVILLE: City Council to hold annual retreat March 2-3, 2023
.The Asheville City Council will be holding their annual retreat on Thursday, March 2, 2023 (Noon-5 p.m.) and on Friday, March 3, 2023.