• Wicked Weed Pridetoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 12-11 p.m. | Wicked Weed Brewpub and The Funkatorium | Free | Enjoy live music, face painting, vendors, and more during this full day of festivities benefiting Campaign for Southern Equality.*

• Limestone Gumption Fundraiser | Monday, Sept. 30 | 6-8 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl | Free | Support the production of this campy, hilarious musical with an evening of hand-crafted food and drinks, as well as a sneak peek at original numbers from the show.

• MountainTrue Fall Native Plant & Shrub Sale | Tuesday, Oct. 1-Thursday, Oct. 31 | 9 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Virtual | $12+ | The online plant sale is opening for you to choose from native and pollinator species to add to your garden, all from Carolina Native Nursery.

• Ray LaMontagne & Gregory Alan Isakov | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 7 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville | $39.50+ | See a show from the two singer-songwriters with special guests The Secret Sisters.

• Noche Latina with M A R & The Marmeladies | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 8-11 p.m. | The Crow & Quill | $10 | The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month continues with live music rooted in Latin American folk.

• The organizations’ strategic imperatives, born out of 100+ community listening sessions.
• A breakdown of visitor spending (and how it benefits the region).
• The framework + success-benchmarks for working toward destination stewardship, with an emphasis on community investments, visitor dispersal, responsible travel, and fostering creativity and diversity.

• As severe weather continues, we’ll see more road closures and bus detours due to flooding. Reminder: Residents are encouraged to avoid travel and stay off the roads. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• With the potential for water outages or extended boil advisories, be sure to read up on preparation tips from the City of Asheville Water Resources Department. Emergency responders will be working to make sure potable water will be available, but it’s best practice to be prepared.

• Code Purple is in effect, with ART buses providing free transportation to ABCCM’s Veteran’s Restoration Quarters and Transformation Village for people experiencing homelessness.

• Yesterday, FEMA announced that President Biden approved an emergency declaration for NC. Funding is accessible to state, tribal, and certain local governments and nonprofits, including direct federal assistance for Buncombe County.

• Due to the ongoing flooding, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue has been forced to evacuate its shelter and is asking the community for donations and supplies. In addition, you can email the rescue if you are interested in taking in an animal as it seeks emergency foster homes.

• Hiring? Our new community job board could help you find that perfect candidate. Bonus: For a limited time, you can post your listing for free. Give it a try.

• UNC Asheville once again made The Princeton Review’s list of top national colleges, earning impressive nods for academics, health services, conservation + more. See the rankings for “The Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition” — and why our local university stood out.*

For the handy individuals

• Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity | Sort donations in the ReStore, hammer nails on a construction site, or assist in the administrative office.

If you’re an animal lover

• Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Help out at the thrift store or adoption center, transport pets, or take shelter dogs hiking.

Supporters of veterans

• ABCCM | Help serve the community through crisis services, veterans’ services, food preparation and serving, medical ministry, and administrative tasks.

If you want to help your neighbors in need

• MANNA FoodBank | Support the warehouse by repackaging fresh produce, creating emergency food boxes, and sorting donated products for distribution.
• BeLoved Asheville | Help construct affordable housing, assist with medical outreach, and more.