Reminder: Postcard Party Hosted by Progressive Women of Hendersonville
Friday, November 3, 4p-7p at Sanctuary Brewing, 147 1st Ave E in downtown Hendersonville
You can pick from a variety of postcards to write your Congress people and other leaders. They need to keep hearing from us! ALL GENDERS WELCOME! Meet other progressive folks, build community, and drink beer (or wine, or soda). Dogs and underage folks are welcome in the laid back, open atmosphere. Postcards and postage provided. Donations encouraged!
Reminder: POW (Power of Women) Rallies at the Hendersonville Historic Courthouse
Monthly – Next Rally will be Tuesday, November 6, 5pm. (Thereafter, the rallies will be held every first Tuesday of the month at 5pm.)
A weekly protest of State and Federal regressive legislation.
Center Features Roots Musician Amythyst Kiah in November
Friday, November 10th at 7:00 PM at Blue Ridge Community College’s Thomas Auditorium
The Center for Cultural Preservation is proud to present up-and-coming Johnson City roots musician, Amythyst Kiah. Amythyst’s commanding stage presence is only matched by her raw and powerful vocals—a deeply moving, hypnotic sound that stirs echoes of a distant and restless past. She wowed audiences with her cameo performance at the Center’s world premiere of its new film on Appalachian music history in June and the Center is proud to have her back. Tickets are $10 and advanced reservations are strongly recommended by registering online at www.saveculture.org or calling the Center at (828) 692-8062.
Faith in Action: Voices for LGBTQ Justice
Saturday, November 11, 10am-2pm, UU Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place
Build relationships with each other, share challenges our communities are facing, and develop faith-based strategies for advancing justice for all LGBTQ people. Featured trainer, Brent Childers, Faith Dir., Equality NC, and Kathleen Campisano, Faith Organizing & Training Dir., National LGBTQ Task Force. For information, call Kathleen at 202-577-3139. Click here to register.
IAM Needs for November & December
Ham, turkey breasts, turkeys, chickens, stuffing, green beans, yams, potatoes, instant potatoes, peas, gravy, cranberry sauce, bread, pie crusts and filling, cake mixes, and icing are most needed. Clothing Closet needs are coats, jackets, blankets, quilts, sleeping bags, warm clothing, hats, gloves, heavy socks, and boots for adults, teenagers, and children. Drop off donations at 310 Freeman Street, off Four Season’s Blvd, near the Blue Ridge Mall Mon.-Fri., 9am- 3:30pm. Questions, call 697-7029 ext. 1131.