There are countless reasons why July is a marvelous month in The Land of the Sky — but today, we’re settling on eight. That’s the number of events scheduled for Connect Buncombe’s Brewing for Greenways initiative.
Now in its eighth year, the month-long fundraising and public engagement campaign kicked off Fri., July 1. For eight nights this month, a different local brewery will host the all-volunteer advocacy nonprofit organization as it works to educate folks about current + future local greenways and their benefits (Think: an Asheville where you get from Point A to Point B through connected, walk-and-bike-friendly paths). Bonus — the proceeds from all those beers you’re gonna drink go directly to the greenway projects.
Also on the agenda? Educating the community about the county’s upcoming 2022 Open Space bond referendum, in which residents will vote on a $30 million bond for land conservation and greenways on the 2022 general election ballot in November.
Wanna support greenways and sip spectacular craft suds? Check out the schedule of events:
Fri., July 10 — DISSOLVR, 63 N. Lexington Ave., 4-7 p.m.
Wed., July 13 —Hillman Beer, 25 Sweeten Creek Rd, 4-7 p.m.
Thurs., July 14 — Eurisko Brewing, 255 Short Coxe Ave, 4-7 p.m.
Sat., July 16 — Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, 7-10 p.m. (Night Flight)
Tues., July 19 — Hi-Wire Brewing RAD, 284 Lyman St, 5-8 p.m.
Wed., July 20 — New Belgium Brewing, 21 Craven St, 4-7 p.m.
Mon., July 25 — Archetype Brewing, 174 Broadway St, 5-7 p.m.
Thurs., July 28 — Wedge at Foundation, 5 Foundy St, 4-7 p.m.
Interested in more info? Check out Connect Buncombe’s volunteer opportunities and get deets on donating.