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⚽ Thank Goal It's Friday! Friday Night Pickup Soccer ⚽Ready to kick off your weekend the right way? Kick it during our f...
09/03/2026

⚽ Thank Goal It's Friday! Friday Night Pickup Soccer ⚽

Ready to kick off your weekend the right way? Kick it during our fast-paced pickup soccer nights!

Open Field Soccer
FREE | Fridays | 9/11 - 11/13 | 6 - 8PM | Ages: 18+
Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
Register at avlREC.com, use code SH260421

We usually run one or two action-packed mini-fields. If we have a cozier crew one week? No sweat—we just combine them into one awesome mega-field! Games are short and quick for a fast rotation, so everyone gets plenty of time on the ball and nobody is stuck on the sidelines for long!

Focus on good sportsmanship and community building. Leave the aggressive slide tackles at home, and bring your high-fives!

Grab your cleats, bring a friend, and come join the community. We can't wait to see you so we can KICK IT

🌟 Therapeutic Recreation (TR) After Dark: Your Ticket to Evening Adventures! 🌟Ready for some epic nights out? Join the T...
09/02/2026

🌟 Therapeutic Recreation (TR) After Dark: Your Ticket to Evening Adventures! 🌟

Ready for some epic nights out? Join the TR After Dark crew! Whether you're catching up with your favorite people or making awesome new friends along the way, these evening field trips are the perfect excuse to get out and have a blast.

🎡 Mountain State Fair!
Monday, 9/14 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring on the Ferris wheels, games, and all the funnel cake you can handle!

🕯️ Candlelight Stroll!
Friday, 12/11 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Get ready for cozy, twinkling winter vibes.

Basecamp: The van departs from—and returns to—the Murphy-Oakley Community Center.

Bring a Buddy: Need a little extra support to meet the eligibility requirements? No problem at all! You are totally welcome to attend with a 1:1 support worker. (Just please make sure to register your worker too so we can get a final headcount for the van!)

Coaching for Safer CommunitiesSaturday  |  9/19  |  10am - 12pmStephens-Lee Community CenterRegister at - https://www.ev...
09/02/2026

Coaching for Safer Communities
Saturday | 9/19 | 10am - 12pm
Stephens-Lee Community Center
Register at - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coaching-for-safer-communities-tickets-1998362211168

✍️ Equip youth coaches and mentors with vital tools for mental health support, trauma response, and mentorship. Join us Sept 19 from 10am-12pm for Coaching for Safer Communities.

❤️‍🩹 Whether leading a sports team, running an after-school program, or volunteering as a mentor, this two-hour session will provide actionable strategies to create a safer, more supportive environment for local youth.

🙌 What You Will Learn
- Effective Mentorship Strategies: Building strong, positive, and trusting relationships.
- Navigating Communication Styles: Connecting with youth on their level.
- Su***de Awareness & Prevention: Recognizing the signs and offering immediate support.
- Trauma Awareness & Response: Creating safe spaces for vulnerable young people.
- Mindfulness Practices: Promoting mental well-being for both mentors and mentees

🧑‍🏫 Presenters include Angel Redmond, Will Baxter, and Jess Supik

Equip youth coaches and mentors with vital tools for mental health support, trauma response, and mentorship. Join us Sept 19 in Asheville.

♠️ Smack Talk & Slammin' Bones!!! Ready to run a Boston or slam down the winning bone? Kick off your weekend with the ul...
09/02/2026

♠️ Smack Talk & Slammin' Bones!!! Ready to run a Boston or slam down the winning bone? Kick off your weekend with the ultimate game night where friendly competition meets amazing vibes!

Spades & Dominoes Tournament
FREE | Friday | 9/4 | 6 - 7:30PM
Burton Street Community Center
Register at avlREC.com, use code BT260401

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to connect with others? Check out our Spades & Dominoes tournament where friendly competition meets great vibes! Welcome to all skill levels!

🍁🍂The Asheville Parks & Recreation Fall 2026 Program Guide has officially dropped! 🍁🍂Check out hundreds of ways to stay ...
09/02/2026

🍁🍂The Asheville Parks & Recreation Fall 2026 Program Guide has officially dropped! 🍁🍂

Check out hundreds of ways to stay active, get creative, and connect with your community from September through December.

Inside the Guide:
🐾 Barktoberfest
🎃 Festival of Frights
🎄 Holly Jolly Holidays
🏀 Adult & youth sports leagues
🌿 Nature adventures & outdoor skills workshops
🎨 Arts, crafts, pottery, and line dancing
👧 Programs for toddlers, youth, teens, & seniors

📲 Get a digital copy at https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/parks-recreation/program-guide/ or visit avlREC.com to register for some fall fun!

💥 Calling All Teamwork Titans! 💥Ready for some epic afternoon fun? Turn "me" into "WE" at the Tempie Avery Montford Comm...
09/02/2026

💥 Calling All Teamwork Titans! 💥

Ready for some epic afternoon fun? Turn "me" into "WE" at the Tempie Avery Montford Community Center!

Teamwork Titans
$5 | Thursdays | 9/3, 9/17 | 4:30 - 5:30PM | Ages: 5-10
Tempie Avery Montford Community Center
Register at avlREC.com, use code MT260403

An action-packed session where kids learn to conquer challenges—together! Through awesome games and creative brain-teasers, your young titans will level up their super-skills in:

🗣️ Communication
🤝 Cooperation
🧩 Problem Solving
💪 Trust

Grab your spot before it's gone!

Ready to trade the treadmill for some fast-paced footwork? Women’s Open Futsal sessions are the perfect place to play, s...
09/01/2026

Ready to trade the treadmill for some fast-paced footwork? Women’s Open Futsal sessions are the perfect place to play, sweat, and hang out.

Futsal for Women
FREE | Thursdays | 9/3 - 10/29 | 6:30 - 8:30PM | Ages: 13+
Stephens-Lee Community Center
Register at avlREC.com, use code SLFUTSAL

Open Futsal for Women - Think of it as soccer’s cool, caffeinated cousin. Played on a hard court with a smaller, low-bounce ball, it’s all about close control, quick passes, and constant action. No running for miles across a giant field—just pure, high-energy fun.

Edible Park Work DaysFREE  |  Fridays  |  9/18, 10/16, 11/20  |  2:30 - 5PMStephens-Lee Community CenterRegister at avlR...
09/01/2026

Edible Park Work Days
FREE | Fridays | 9/18, 10/16, 11/20 | 2:30 - 5PM
Stephens-Lee Community Center
Register at avlREC.com, use code SL260401

Bring your work gloves & a water bottle and help us with the George Washington Carver Edible Park. Sponsored by and the Neighborhood Association.

In the case of inclement weather, please call 828-350-2058 for reschedule information.

Meets at Stephens-Lee by the GWC Edible Park sign.

🐶 ALL ABOUT SNOUTS! 🐾FREE  |  Saturday  |  9/19  |  12 - 2:30PMDr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community CenterRegister a...
09/01/2026

🐶 ALL ABOUT SNOUTS! 🐾
FREE | Saturday | 9/19 | 12 - 2:30PM
Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center
Register at avlREC.com, use code GT260404

All paws and hands on deck! Join us on the court to learn more about dog adoptions, canine education, and pup care! We’ll provide the vendors, doggie treats, and water bowls. You come along with hands ready for pats and wagging attitudes!

🐕💕 It’s gonna be absolutely Barktastic!

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Say goodbye to the summer heat and hello to crisp autumn air! 🍂 Asheville Therapeutic Recreation (APR TR) has a jam-pack...
09/01/2026

Say goodbye to the summer heat and hello to crisp autumn air! 🍂 Asheville Therapeutic Recreation (APR TR) has a jam-packed schedule for Fall 2026, and we can’t wait for you to check out all the awesome goodness at avlREC.com 🎉

Whether you're looking to get active, get creative, or just hang out, we have a welcoming space for all ages and abilities. Here is a sneak peek at our fall lineup:

🎉Unleash your inner artist in TR Adult Crafting 🎨 or get moving with adapted sports in TR Adult Morning Movement 🧘‍♀️.

🎉From toddlers to teens, build lifelong friendships at TR Tots 🧸, TR Club Connect 🤝, and the OAKS Afterschool program 🎒.

🎉 Find your team spirit and explore new skills with TR Bowling 🎳, TR Tennis 🎾, TR Chair Volleyball 🏐, and TR Archery 🏹.

🎉Join us for seasonal TR After Dark field trips 🚌, or challenge your parents on the field at our TR Kicking It with the Fam kickball game and cookout! 🌭👟

There is truly something for everyone to explore, play, and connect this season. 🍁

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Asheville, NC

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7:30pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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