Here’s what’s happening around WNC this week (Jan. 14)

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Here’s a look at what’s happening around Asheville and surrounding communities the week of Jan. 14, 2024 — weather permitting.

MLK DAY EVENT ROUNDUP

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Events are planned around the mountains to mark the holiday.

Peace March and Rally (Asheville)

• 11:30 a.m. Service at St. James AME Church
• 12:30 p.m. March to Pack Square from St. James
• 1 p.m. Rally in Pack Square

14th Annual Kenilworth Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Asheville)

The topic of this year’s event is: A Capital for Black Capitalism: Soul City, N.C. and its Unique Connection to Asheville. The evening’s keynote speaker is Floyd B. McKissick Jr. Esq., the son of the late civil rights leader and Asheville native, Floyd B. McKissick.

• Community potluck: 5-6:30 p.m. in Kenilworth Center, 4 Chiles Ave. (directly behind church)
• Program: 6:30 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary

For more information contact Katie Adams 828-273-3747 or [email protected]

Volunteer trash pickup and Green Book Project Exhibit(Weaverville)

Weaverville will host a volunteer trash pickup to mark the National Day of Service aspect of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Volunteers can sign up here. Groups will meet at the Community Center, and be deployed to specific areas around town. The Community Center will also be open from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. where the Green Book Project Exhibit is on display. The traveling exhibit that was created to highlight the experiences of African American travelers during the Jim Crow era in North Carolina.

WHEN: Jan. 15; 9–10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Weaverville Community Center; Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville

Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast (Henderson County)

Theme is “Never Forget,” speaker is Robert “Zack” Zachary.

Adult Tickets: $15
Child Tickets: $5 (17 and under)

WHEN: Jan. 15; Food served at 8:15 a.m., program begins at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Technology Education & Development Center

MLK Prayer Breakfast(Haywood County)

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Daran Mitchell, Pastor at Trinity AME Zion Church, Greensboro, N.C.

Adult tickets: $20
Children under 8: Free
Student tickets: $10

WHEN: Jan. 15, 8-10 a.m.
WHERE: Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center

FOLKMOOT LIVE SHOW (Waynesville)

Folkmoot Live’s first show of 2024 brings a sensational Venezuelan-Appalachian folk fusion duo Larry & Joe. See News 13’s report about the pair below:

Tickets are $22 with tax and can be purchased online.

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 18; 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Folkmoot Cultural Center, 112 Virginia Ave. in Waynesville

13TH ANNUAL PUZZLEFEST (Mills River)

Area residents come together to complete a 5,000-piece jigsaw puzzle called “Big City Collage” with a variety of major city landmarks located around the world including the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal. Puzzlefest participants and members of the community are encouraged to bring clothing items to the church that will be donated to ABCCM’s Transformation Village in Asheville.

WHEN: Jan. 14-Jan. 20; Noon-8 p.m. daily
WHERE: Mills River Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 10 Presbyterian Church Road

ASHEVILLE RESTAURANT WEEK

Explore Asheville’s food scene with a week of special menu offerings at 50 participating restaurants. See a complete list of locations and special offers at ashevillechamber.org.

WHEN: Jan. 16-22
WHERE: See list.

ASHEVILLE HUMANE AFFORDABLE PET CARE CLINIC

Asheville Human Society holds an Affordable Pet Care Clinic on Friday, Jan. 19. Walk-ins are welcome and seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash and cards are accepted. See a full list of vaccine prices on Facebook.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 19; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
WHERE: Asheville Humane Society; 14 Forever Friend Lane

Buncombe County Commissioners (see agenda)

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 16; 5 p.m.
WHERE: Commission Meetings are held at 200 College Street, Room 326 in downtown Asheville

Henderson County Commissioners – Budget Workshop (see agenda)

WHEN: Jan 17; 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville

Haywood County Commissioners – Special meeting (see agenda)

WHEN: Jan. 16; 4:45 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Courthouse at 215 N. Main Street, Waynesville

Haywood County Commissioners – Regular meeting (see agenda)

WHEN: Jan. 16; 4:45 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Courthouse at 215 N. Main Street, Waynesville

Polk County Commissioners (see agenda)

WHEN: Jan. 16; 5 p.m.
WHERE: R. Jay Foster Hall of Justice – Womack Building

Jackson County Commissioners (see agenda)

WHEN: Jan. 16; 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Justice and Administration Building, Room A201, Sylva

Swain County Commissioners (see agenda)

WHEN: Jan. 16; 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Business Center – 45 East Ridge, Bryson City

Brevard City Council – Regular Meeting (see agenda)

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 16; 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: City Council Chambers

Marion City Council Meeting (see agenda)

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 16; 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Marion Community Building