The Laurel of Asheville's Community Events Calendar

 

If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page. (To Note: We are currently having issues with our submission page, but it should be fixed soon. If your event is taking place before October 12, 2026, please email your event information and image to the address below.)

 

The Laurel of Asheville is a lifestyle magazine focused on the arts, culture, and communities of Western North Carolina, and submitted events should fall within this context.

 

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Please allow up to 5 days for your event to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.

 

MountainTrue

Phone 8282528671
Email susan@mountaintrue.org
Website https://mountaintrue.org/5pointfilm/

Events from this organizer

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  • MountainTrue ONLINE Fall Native Plant & Shrub Sale with pick up in ASHEVILLE, NC opens October 1st at 9 am

    Online

    SAVE THE DATE! The FALL ONLINE Native Shrub & Plant Sale for Asheville, NC area opens on October 1st at 9 am. Give your yards and gardens a little local love with our Fall ONLINE Native Shrub & Plant Sale (with pick-ups in Asheville, NC). Choose from several native perennial species and shrubs, including azaleas, […]

    $12 – $35

  • Hurricane Helene Recovery Panel & Discussion with MountainTrue at NC Arboretum in Asheville, NC 4/3

    The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville

    Join MountainTrue and a panel of experts to discuss recovery in our area after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Panelists will address the impacts of natural disasters, what recovery means for our region and how the community can support these efforts. This event is free of charge, but if you feel moved to make a […]

  • 2025 CCA Summit: Faith-Based Organizing & Theological Action in the Wake of Helene near Asheville, NC 5/17

    Montreat Conference Center-Anderson Auditorium 303 Lookout Rd., Montreat

    In the wake of Hurricane Helene, faith communities across our region stepped up to provide comfort, aid, and support. Now, it’s time to harness our collective love and power to not only heal but build a stronger, more resilient future. This one-day grassroots organizing summit will equip faith leaders, activists, and community members with essential […]

    $30 – $40

  • BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival Benefiting MountainTrue in Asheville, NC

    Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

    MountainTrue is BEYOND thrilled to bring the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Asheville, NC, on September 12 & 13, 2025 — and you’re invited for not one, but TWO unforgettable nights of high-altitude excitement! Join us for a celebration of jaw-dropping adventure, heart-pounding sports, wild places, and inspiring stories from around the […]

    $22 – $55

  • MountainTrue ONLINE Fall Native Plant & Shrub Sale with pick up in ASHEVILLE, NC

    Online

    Is your yard ready for a fresh start after the storm? Or maybe it just needs a little love?🌿 Save the date for our 2025 Fall Native Plant Sale! 🌿 Whether you’re rebuilding or reimagining, we’ve got the plants to help your yard thrive. Proceeds benefit MountainTrue. All plants are sourced from Carolina Native Nursery. […]

    $12 – $38

  • ONLINE Spring Native Plant & Shrub Sale benefiting MountainTrue

    🌱 Grow Crazy! MountainTrue’s ONLINE Spring Native Plant Sale is coming soon—mark your calendar so you can dig in before your top picks vanish! The online sale opens at 9 am on March 1st. Sign up to be notified when the sale goes live. From native trees and shrubs to pollinator-friendly blooms and wildlife-loving plants, […]

    $15 – $40

  • Learn about the Blue Ghost Firefly with MountainTrue in Asheville, NC

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Join us for a celebration of our region’s elusive Blue Ghost Firefly and the unique ecology of Western North Carolina. The southern Appalachian mountains are home to a number of unique species, but the fireflies are truly a magical spring and summertime treat. Blue Ghosts really do glow blue, and hover dimly in forested areas. […]

  • 10th Annual BioBlitz with MountainTrue

    Laughing Waters Retreat Center 3963 Gerton Highway, Gerton, NC

    Discover. Document. Defend. June 13, 2026 @ 10 am | Hickory Nut Gorge (Gerton, NC) Join MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina, and local naturalists for a day of exploration and discovery in the heart of the Hickory Nut Gorge on the 10th Annual BioBlitz. The BioBlitz is a fast-paced communal effort to find and identify as many […]

    Free

  • Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour benefiting MountainTrue

    Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

    Bringing the Worlds Best Mountain Films to Asheville Join us for two distinct nights of filmmaking excellence. Each evening features a completely different lineup of films, so we encourage you to join us for both sessions to see the full breadth of the world tour. When: Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2026 Where: […]

    $22 – $38