This entry is part of Park Views, a weekly Asheville Parks & Recreation series that explores the history of the city’s public parks and community centers – and the mountain spirit that helped make them the unique spaces they are today. Read more from the series and follow APR [...]
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Mark your calendars for the next Battle of the Badges blood drive on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. This is a fun “competition” between the Asheville Police Department, Asheville Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services where you can vote on your favorite organization while you donate blood. All donors will receive a custom long sleeve Battle of the [...]
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) invites local artists of all mediums to submit pieces to display during a pop-up gallery celebrating Black Legacy Month from Feb 17-28 at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center . Participants should register online at https://bit.ly/APR_Call_for_Artists and drop off submissions between Feb. 13-16. [...]
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