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Your guide to joining a Buncombe County board

How to join a Buncombe County board or commission
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Volunteer your perspective to our county government. | Photo via Buncombe County Government
Earlier this year, we gave you the rundown on how to join a City of Asheville board or commission. But for civically engaged citizens looking to broaden their involvement, we’re telling you everything you need to know about joining a Buncombe County board or commission.

Whether you’re looking to work with the environment, oversee development, or offer help in health services, there’s an opportunity to make your voice heard.

Who’s eligible?

First things first — you must be a Buncombe County resident to serve on any of the boards, commissions, or committees.

Keep in mind that certain boards are searching for applicants with specific qualifications. For example, the county is searching for a dentist to serve on the Health and Human Services Board. Any requirements necessary will be stated in the vacancy description.

Current vacancies

Buncombe County boasts 40+ boards and commissions, with 11 currently experiencing vacancies including The Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee, Civic Center Commission, and Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee, just to name a few. Find the full list of vacant positions.

How to apply

You can easily apply by filling out the online application. You can also print out the paper application and return the completed form to the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, located at 200 College Street, Ste. 316.

The selection process takes into account the applicant’s residency information, employment, experience + interest, and goals in the position.
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Events
Wednesday, July 12
  • Gingerbread in July | Wednesday, July 12 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville | Free | Celebrate the launch of enrollment of The National Gingerbread House Competition — plus, honor The Omni Grove Park Inn’s 110th anniversary on the last day of this event.
Thursday, July 13
Friday, July 14
  • Juniper Bends Reading Series | Friday, July 14 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O’Henry Ave., Asheville | Free | Listen to readings by poets, novelists, short story writers, essayists, and more.
  • Pack Square Artisan Market | Friday, July 14-Friday, Oct. 27 | 1-8 p.m. | N. Pack Square, Asheville | Free | This family-friendly, juried market features handmade goods from local + independent artists.
Saturday, July 15
  • Dumplings from around the world | Saturday, July 15, Saturday, Aug. 12 | 4-7 p.m. | Asheville Mountain Kitchen, 332 E. Sondley Dr., Asheville | $96 | Learn to craft your own delicious dumplings and steamed buns at this vegetarian-friendly cooking class.
  • Lawn Bowling Clinic | Saturday, July 15 | 1-2 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville | Free | All ages are welcome to learn lawn bowling — equipment is provided, but advanced registration is recommended.
Sunday, July 16
  • Heritage Fire Asheville | Sunday, July 16 | 4-7 p.m. | Horse Shoe Farm, 155 Horse Shoe Farm Dr., Hendersonville | $125-$175 | The nation’s hottest competition returns to Asheville better than ever, showcasing some of the best chefs the city has to offer.*
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Last Call

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The best 2023 Prime Day deals to upgrade every room in the house
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Yup, it’s on sale — snag the Samsung TV that doubles as a work of art. | Photo via Amazon
Boy, do we have good news for you: Amazon’s Prime Day deals are here. Browse our favorites:

Prime Day deal: SAMSUNG The Frame TV, $1,497.99 $987.99 — Finally get a magazine-worthy living room with a TV that looks like a picture frame and displays art when it’s turned off.

Prime Day deal: Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, $329 $229 — This tried and true favorite has up to 22 hours of battery life.
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News Notes
Outdoors
  • Celebrate the grand opening of three new turf fields at the Buncombe County Sports Park tonight from 6-7 p.m. The community is invited to see the ribbon cutting, participate in sports clinics + giveaways, and cool off with shaved ice. The event takes place on fields one and two at 58 Apac Cir.
Real Estate
  • Are you a renter? If so, the City of Asheville wants to hear from you about your housing conditions and preferences for its Missing Middle Housing Study. What exactly is missing middle housing? Think duplexes, triplexes, or townhomes. The survey remains active until Friday, August 11. (Mountain Xpress)
Cause
  • Salvage Station is hosting a benefit concert on Sunday, July 30 at 4 p.m. for local musician Jesse Barry. The show will raise money for Jesse’s medical expenses as she deals with chronic inflammatory disease, leaving her unable to work. Expect a silent auction, prizes, and performances from friends of Jesse. Find tickets.
Plan Ahead
  • Local nonprofit MountainTrue is launching Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC, a program to foster convenient, walkable communities that provide a variety of housing choices. Bring your neighbor to the program’s kickoff event on Thursday, August 10 from 5-7 p.m., happening at Wedge Brewery at Foundation.
Health
  • Looking for long-term success in your weight loss health goals? Mission Weight Management’s multidisciplinary team of weight loss doctors, psychology specialists, registered dieticians, mental health specialists, and exercise physiologists use the latest technologies and treatments to support + direct you on your weight loss journey. Get started.*
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Featured Home
  • Located in the Happy Valley of Haw Creek, this 3 BD, 2 BA ranch-style home offers a large yard and a private back deck perfect for enjoying nature or entertaining, hardwood flooring throughout, a single-car garage + a carport. Bonus: It’s less than five miles from downtown Asheville.*
Trending
  • It’s the last day of Amazon Prime Day. Shop the deals, including 30% off the TV that looks like a picture frame on your wall.*
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Arts
 

Arts
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The “Memory Quilt” project will take place on the last three Thursdays in July. | Photo via Story Parlor
Take a sensory trip down memory lane with artist and storyteller Shunyu Huang. Story Parlor’s latest artist-in-residence will lead the “Memory Quilt” project over three installments, with each event featuring a group of artists sharing multi-disciplinary stories and art grounded in the senses.

The project strives for unity everywhere, offering attendees a chance to join in the quilt creation and weave their own memories into the larger conversation at the end of each evening.

So bring along your tales stirred by scent, taste, sound, sight, and touch, and join Shunyu in stitching together stories of diverse cultural heritages for a celebration of shared experiences.

Scent and taste will tell the story on Thursday, July 13, and sound will spark memories on Thursday, July 20. Sight and touch will close the narrative on Thursday, July 27. All events begin at 7 p.m., and tickets are on a pay-what-you-can scale.
 
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It’s the last day of Amazon Prime Day sales — aka, discounts on everything from iPads to furniture to nugget ice makers. Surf the sales or check out our picks. Note: Deals may be subject to change.

Family
  • Keep crumbs and messes under control with the iRobot Roomba that empties itself — it’s $400 off (yes, you read that right).
Eat
  • Bread makers are making a comeback, and we totally get why (read: soft, warm, homemade bread). Snag the Hamilton Beach Bread Maker that’s $34 off.
Arts
  • Customize tees, pillows, and totes with the Cricut Heat Press Machine’s pro-level heat-transfer that lasts through repeated washes. Get it while it’s 20% off.
Outdoors
  • Keep comfy and cool this summer with wear-anywhere black running shorts, discounted down from $24.99 to $18.39.
 
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