The next meeting is April 17, and you’re warmly invited to the monthly Community Workday at the Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park. Gather with us every third Friday of the month from 2:30 to 5:00 pm, with summer hours shifting to 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in June, July, and August. Parking is available at the Stephens-Lee Recreation Center lot. Most workdays are led by the knowledgeable Kelly Applegate of Bountiful Cities, and we provide all necessary tools, along with hand

From Buncombe County: Alert Updated March 31, 2026 at 9:45 a.m.: Effective Saturday, March 28, 2026, the North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide open burning ban due to adverse atmospheric conditions, including extreme fire danger conditions that are forecasted, including low humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels. The ban applies to all open burning, including camp fires, fires in pits, yard waste, debris, and land-clearing burns. The local burn ban, issued by the

In September 2024, Tropical Storm Helene devastated Western North Carolina, causing unprecedented flooding and infrastructure damage across Asheville and Buncombe County. In the wake of this disaster, something remarkable emerged: neighbors helped neighbors, community spaces transformed into distribution centers, and trusted local organizations rapidly mobilized to provide critical services. These spontaneous resilience hubs became lifelines for thousands of residents when tr

Join the Rosa Walker Advancement Initiative  for a free community event on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM  at St. James AME Church  (44 Hildebrand St., Asheville). This family-friendly fair is open to everyone and features free health screenings, wellness education, fitness and nutrition guidance, and a variety of community resources. Whether you're seeking medical insights or lifestyle tips, come out for a day dedicated to health and healing. For more details,

Spring Recruitment Tour Opening Concert Experience an evening of exceptional music as the North Carolina A&T State University  ensemble brings its Spring Recruitment Tour Opening Concert  to Asheville. Under the direction of Maestro Travis Alexander , this special performance will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM . Hosted at the St. James AME Church  (44 Hildebrand St.), the event offers free general admission  to the public. Join the community for this insp

This beautiful home is looking for its next owner! As a Community Land Trust, ABCT makes homeownership permanently affordable. This home has been fully renovated in partnership with the Preservation Society of Asheville, and it will be sold for $250,000 (less than half of its market value). If you are interested in owning this home, you can find the details on the homeownership program here: https://abclt.org/homeownership/

Free! Saturday, April 25 from 4pm to 7pm at Stephens-Lee, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue. Register at avlRec.com , use code SL260202 Come as a flapper or come as you are, dress as a gangster or silent film star; it's going to be fun no matter what! Just bring your self and we'll do the rest.

Free! Wednesday, April 1 from 11:30am to 12pm at Stephens-Lee, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue. Ages 4 and under w/adult. Register at avlRec.com , use code SL260201 Bring your basket and join other toddlers on the playground for the annual Toddler Easter Egg Hunt. Arrive promptly at 11:30am or you might miss it!

Free! Wednesday, March 25 from 6pm-8pm at Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue. Ages 12+ Register at avlRec.com , use code SL260208 The most basic class for beginning gardeners, including kids! Learn what plants need to grow and discover some ideas for making a garden with without a huge garden plot. For more info call (828)767-5128

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Please come to our first 2026 neighborhood meeting NEXT WEEK: Thursday March 12 6:00 PM Stephens-Lee Community Center,   30 George Washington Carver Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 It will be great to see everyone and talk about plans for the coming year! Please come and support your community!!  Food will be provided! Your safety is important to us.  While masks are optional, you're welcome to wear one if it makes you more comfortable. If you have any questions or concerns, please

Tuesday March 3rd is Primary Election Day! Polls will be open 6:30am - 7:30pm For many of us in the East End, our polling place will be right here in the neighborhood: Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue but…. it’s best to double-check! Verify your polling place and find your sample ballot at NC State Board of Elections site using the Voter Search tool. Voter Search https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ Make your voice heard at the ballot box!

Celebrate Black history and culture at the Soul Food Supper on Thursday, February 19, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Stephens-Lee Community Center. Hosted by Asheville Parks & Recreation in collaboration with the Stephens-Lee Association Alumni and the East End/Valley Street Neighborhood Association, this free event honors "A Century of Black History Commemorations". It highlights 100 years of national observances while recognizing the ongoing importance of Black life, histo

Join us next Friday, February 20th from 2:30pm to 5:00pm for an afternoon of fresh air, fruit trees, and fruitful learning at the Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park . 📍 Location:  30 George Washington Carver Avenue 🅿️ Parking:  Stephens-Lee parking lot Asheville Edibles Coordinator Kelly Applegate will guide participants through the art and science of intensive orchard management and fruit tree pruning. This is a learn-by-doing workshop, so you will roll up your sleev

PLEASE NOTE: Buncombe County will not have Early Voting on Saturday 2/4 or Sunday 2/15. Plan accordingly! “Midterm elections” sounds kind of second-tier, but every NC legislative and US Congressional seat has a two-year terms, so this election cycle is just as important. This year, NC also has the monumental responsibility of electing a US Senate member, and crucially important NC supreme court and appeals court seats. And of course, there are the vital close-to-home local ra

Dear EEVS Neighbors, Here we go again! According to the Buncombe County Winter Weather Alert from today, January 29: Beginning at 4pm Friday and through Saturday night, Buncombe County will be under a Winter Storm Watch, with an estimated 4-6 inches of snow possible for this weekend. No significant impacts to power are expected at this time.  Here are the recommendations from Buncombe County: The safest thing to do starting Friday evening is to stay home and off the roads. Wh

AVL Alert is an emergency and non-emergency notification system. This system enables the City of Asheville to provide you with the information that you want to receive via the communication methods that you choose. By enrolling in the system you are automatically subscribed to emergency alerts. During the registration process you will have the opportunity to choose from a number of non-emergency subscriptions. At any time you can login to the system and change your contact in

Dear EEVS Neighbors, The warnings about snow/sleet/freezing rain this weekend are getting more and more urgent. We encourage everyone to use the next couple of days to prepare. Better safe than sorry! Make sure you have enough non-perishable food, water and medications for several days. Electronically charge and have fresh batteries on hand for your mobile phones, flashlights, radios, etc. Update your first aid kit. Ensure you have warm clothing and blankets.  IF YOU NEED A B

Please join the City of Asheville for a ribbon cutting celebrating a refreshed space for children and families to explore, connect, and discover! Stephens-Lee Community Center Playground 30 George Washington Carver Avenue in Asheville Thursday, January 22 .:. 4pm indoor reception to follow until 5pm Please send RSVP to KKennedy@ashevillenc.gov by January 21 Special thanks to Superior Recreational Products and MAPA Recreation for generously donating the playground to support