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Asheville City Government ✅ Two major upgrades on Patton Avenue are now complete: the Carter–Ann–Patton Stormwater Improvement Project and Patton Avenue Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements.
🌧️ Stormwater upgrades Patton Ave intersections with Carter, Ann, Clingman, and French Broad Streets included installation of new stormwater inlets and pipe network system, resurfacing pavement, upgrading to ADA‑compliant sidewalks, high‑visibility crosswalks, street trees, and ornamental street lighting to match the historic downtown character.
🚶 Sidewalk improvements between Asheland and Coxe Avenues address trip hazards, improved American with Disabilities Act (ADA) access, enhanced signals and crossings, and strengthened connectivity for all users, including those with mobility impairments.

Monday Imagination Day, 7/14 at Herb Watts Park
☀️ Wednesday Theme Day, 7/16 at Murphy-Oakley Park - Registration Required at avlREC.com
Rec n Roll - our colorful van full of games, art projects, and fun treasures to stoke the imagination pulls into public parks and local neighborhoods all summer long!
Rec n Roll hosts Imagination Mondays with free open play, and Theme Wednesdays with activities tied to a unique subject (advance registration required)!
Monday Imagination Days
FREE | 10am - 12pm | Ages: 2-5 w/ adult
Our mobile recreation team will be offering a special day of open play geared for younger children to engage and explore. Giant building blocks, tunnels and fun games await.
7/14 - Herb Watts Park
7/21 - Murphy - Oakley Park
7/28 - Leah Chiles Park
Wednesday Theme Days
$5 per date | 10 - 11am | Ages: 2-5 w/ adult
Youngsters complete activities and challenges that spark a creative bone while having fun – and, often, getting messy! Advance registration required, supplies and space limited.
Superheroes
7/16 - Murphy-Oakley Park
Animal Adventures
7/23 - Jake Rusher Park
Gardening
7/30 - Stephens-Lee Community Center Garden

Animal Hven of Asheville: While our 25th Anniversary Celebration is being held on the 31st today is the actual Birthday of Animal Haven.Here are some words from a memory written by Barb and Trina who made the sacrifices necessary to create this special spot.
“We opened the sanctuary on 10 beautiful acres, with one leaky old barn and a weathered farmhouse, along with a handful of animals. At the time, there were not many options in WNC for farmed animals needing help. Then, within several weeks of opening, we were involved in several difficult rescue situations involving hundreds of animals and we continue to take in animals in need. These animals have taught us so much and inspired us with their resilience, grace and beauty. Also a huge thank you to all of our volunteers and supporters. Thank you for all the hay bales stacked, feed bags hauled, and barns cleaned, for all the animals fed, transported, vetted, petted and for all of the in-kind and monetary donations.”
As a community we are so grateful to Trina and Barb for their sacrifices and vision. Happy Birthday Animal Haven and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all on the 31st! You are missed Barb but we know you will be there with us. #asheville #petrescue #events

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🐟 Fishing around for something to do this weekend? We've got an idea.
The Spring Kids' Fishing Tournament is tomorrow, May 17, 8 to 11 a.m., at Lake Julian Park. Anglers ages 15 years and younger are invited to cast a line for a chance to win this MOVE Feel Free Kayak, donated by Waterways in Old Fort. Huge thank you to Waterways Paddlesports for such a cool grand prize!
Registration is $10, which includes bait, beverages, breakfast, and snacks. There will be a few fishing poles to borrow, but competitors are encouraged to bring their own.

Manna Food Bank: Asheville Mall Join us next Tuesday (May 20) from 12-1:30pm at the Asheville Mall for a Free Grocery Pop-Up. Come fill up on pantry staples, canned fruit and veggies, shelf-stable proteins and much more!
This will be our last market at the mall for the next few months, so please, help us spread the word! We would love to see all of your smiling faces.
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We would like to once again share our deepest thanks to the Asheville Mall for their continued support and the fine folks at Ingles Markets for their incredible contributions of this food. It has been such an excellent resource for the community. Thank you!

Don't worry — there are plenty of fish in this sea (well, lake). 🎣
The Spring Kids' Fishing Tournament will be held next Saturday, May 17, 8 to 11 a.m., at Lake Julian Park. Anglers ages 15 years and younger are invited to cast a line and compete for special prizes, including a grand prize of a MOVE Feel Free Kayak, donated by Waterways Paddlesports in Old Fort.
Registration is $10, which includes bait, beverages, breakfast, and snacks. There will be a few fishing poles to borrow, but competitors are encouraged to bring their own. Find details and register here:  https://bit.ly/432UIcv #buncombecounty

Do you have somebunny to love?

We are so excited to introduce Bunny 101, an introductory course focusing on basic rabbit care.

In this course you will learn:
🐰 The best place to secure a rabbit
🐰 How to safely interact with rabbits and their world
🐰 Feeding
🐰 Environment
🐰 Medical care and grooming
🐰 Troubleshooting issues

This course is free and open to the public! Please register at

🗓️ Saturday, May 3
🕚 10:30-11:30am
📍 Asheville Humane Society Education Room (14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville)

So hop to it! We cant wait to see you!