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"Memorial Day is May 26. This is a federal holiday to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Ceremonies are held and people visit cemeteries to decorate graves with American flags and flowers. The Memorial Day weekend also serves as the beginning of the summer season. Find an event near you to honor and reflect upon the sacrifices made by military men and women or to spend time having fun with family or friends."
Most County and municipal offices will be closed. Check you local newspaper or websites for event in your local area.
Mountain Mobility only operating ADA paratransit service on May 26.
The Parking Services customer service office will be closed. Payment is not required at on-street parking meters on May 26. Payment is required for parking in a City-owned parking garage.
Memorial Day concert: 6:30 p.m. May 22, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 87 Haywood St., Asheville. Featuring the A.C. Reynolds High School band, chorus and ROTC. Tickets available at the door and online. Visit https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/memorial-day-concert-2025/.
White Squirrel Weekend: May 23-25 in downtown Brevard. Street festival with music, food, beer garden, vendors, kids activities. Visit https://brevardnc.org/white-squirrel-weekend-2025/.
Gemini Camo Party DJ dance party: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. May 23, The Mule At Devil's Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville. Cash prize for the best army-fatigue themed outfit. $10-$40, free entry with military ID. Visit https://devilsfootbrew.com/event-detail/memorial-day-weekend-gemini-camo-party/.
Maggie Valley Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival: Noon-7 p.m. May 23 and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. May 24, Maggie Valley Festival Ground, Soco Road. Clinics, vendors, fly tyers, fly casting competition, Kids Korner. Free admission age 12 and younger. Call (828) 508-9262 for more information.
Blue Ridge Agility Club-AKC Trials: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 23-24 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 25, WNC Ag Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher. Free.
Hiking Henderson County: Meet at 9 a.m. May 23 at Jackson Park House, 801 4th Ave E., Hendersonville. Join Cory Blackwell of Henderson County’s Parks & Rec for a community hike. An expert birder will join the stroll. Free. Register at https://henderson.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
Float-a-Palooza: Noon-7 p.m. May 24-25 and noon-6 p.m. May 26, The Landing, 605 Motor Boat Club Road, Greenville, S.C. Float, dance, and party lakeside all weekend. Live DJ, food, drinks, vendors, floating bar and more at Saluda Lake Landing. Entry with hot dog and soda $15; $25 includes souvenir float; $50 weekend pass with food and float. Visit www.eventbrite.com.
Garden Jubilee: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24-25 in downtown Hendersonville. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, unique flora, artisans, speaker showcase with expert tips and live demos. Visit https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/garden-jubilee.
"Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery EffortThe Emergency and Disaster Response Fund is accepting contributions and making grants to support relief and recovery in WNC. To date, more than $32 million has been distributed. As the fund is spent down, CFWNC is considering grant requests on a case-by-case basis and according to the availability of funds."
... "CFWNC activated its Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to accept and disburse funds supporting a regional response and relief efforts in 18 counties of Western North Carolina including the Qualla Boundary on September 29. Funds ensure that nonprofits have the resources they needed for the critical early response and continuing recovery. Administrative fees are waived so that every dollar goes directly to assistance.
To donate by check: make your check payable to The Community Foundation and mail it to 4 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Ste. 300, Asheville, NC 28803; please include EDRF in the memo line. If you would like to contribute stock or make a wire transfer, Melissa Crouse can help."
Building a safe shelter for homeless women veterans in Western North Carolina
Aura Home Women Vets
501(C)3 EIN# 47-2041216
Contact Information
The Aura Home Women Vets office:
St Matthias Episcopal Church Parish House, 1 Dundee St - Asheville, NC 28801
Mail: P.O. Box 14, Asheville NC 28802
Phone: 828-771-6979.
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