Starting this coming Tuesday, October 13th, most Buncombe County Public Library branches will reopen to the public with limited hours and services. The library system will encourage brief “grab and go” visits to allow them to serve a larger number of patrons. Computers will be available for use, although meeting and study spaces will remain closed. In-person library programs, including storytime, will not be offered; however, virtual program will continue to be available.
Community
The Asheville Art Museum has announced a new COVID-19 matching challenge. Thanks to a generous grant from a longtime foundation supporter, the Museum has established the Asheville Art Museum COVID-19 Relief Fund and matching challenge to provide additional essential, operational support during this difficult year. Through December 31, 2020, all donations to the Museum’s Annual Fund and Museum membership upgrades will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $75,000. Visit ashevilleart.org/donate to learn more and donate.
Do you need a cup (or a few) of ambition before you start the day? During the month of October, popular coffee shops and cafés throughout Buncombe County donate up to five cents of each cup of coffee purchased to support local sports programs for community members with intellectual disabilities. Ivory Road Cafe, Mosaic Cafe, PennyCup Coffee’s, Round Earth Roasters, and Trout Lily Market will all donate 5 cents per cup. Buncombe County Special Olympics is made possible through funding from donors and support from Buncombe County Government. To donate or volunteer, visit the organization’s website.
Opening
Starting this coming Tuesday, October 13th, most Buncombe County Public Library branches will reopen to the public with limited hours and services. The library system will encourage brief “grab and go” visits to allow them to serve a larger number of patrons. Computers will be available for use, although meeting and study spaces will remain closed. In-person library programs, including storytime, will not be offered; however, virtual program will continue to be available. Curbside hold pickups will stop on October 8th, and late fees will resume on October 27th. Learn more here.
The Adventure Center of Asheville will host their 8th annual Halloween Haunted Trail every weekend in October from now until Halloween. Experience a family-friendly heart pumping walk with live actors, spooky sounds, and spectacular props. The younger ghouls can enjoy the (actor-free) “Sweet Peek Tour” of the Trail at 6:30pm before it gets dark. As the Haunted Trail and the Adventure Center are committed to safety, social distancing and masks (for ages 4+) are required. For more information, dates, specials & to buy tickets: click here
Opportunity
The Junior League of Asheville, Inc. (JLA) will hold its fourth annual Volunteer Expo, on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Crowne Plaza Expo Center. Modeled after a job fair, this free event will feature a variety of local nonprofits looking to fill ongoing and future volunteer needs. Nonprofits in almost every area of community concern will be present at the event: social justice, health, poverty, legal aid, environmental stewardship, women’s issues, arts, civic leadership, technology, education and racial justice. For more information, please visit juniorleagueofasheville.org
Webinar
JM Leadership Consulting is unrolling a new webinar series called “Closing the Leadership Gap.” Session 1 on Conversations about Women in Leadership, will launch on November 17th. “I believe in equity and justice and to start this convention before we close out 2020,” writes Jason Muhammad. “Leading into a post Covid-19 era is very important and critical. Register for the first session here.