Asheville Local Frequency: Earth Day Cleanup, Community Resources, and School Infrastructure News

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Wednesday, April 22nd. We're starting this Wednesday with plenty of ways to get outside and engage with our community. If you're looking to make a difference today, the Earth Day River Cleanup is happening right now at Craven Street Bridge Boating Access Area from 10 AM to 2 PM. It's a chance to get out on the French Broad River by canoe and help keep our waterways clean. All ages are welcome to jump in and participate in this hands-on environmental effort. Later this afternoon, head over to Pisgah View Apartments from 1 to 3 PM for the Community Engagement Market. It's a great opportunity to connect with neighbors and local resources in one convenient location. And if you're interested in taking care of your health, the HELP Program continues its focus on chronic disease management and diabetes prevention through free classes, with sessions held on Wednesdays from noon to 1 PM in partnership with the Shiloh Community Association. Looking ahead to next month, mark your calendars for May 13th. The Ashe, a new residential community, is hosting its Grand Opening celebration in Asheville. This is a significant moment for our housing landscape as the city continues to develop new options for residents. In other community news, FG Communities has completed an acquisition that brings their Asheville portfolio to eight communities. This expansion reflects ongoing investment in our area's residential development and quality of life offerings. On the education front, the Asheville City Board of Education is addressing some serious infrastructure challenges. A long-term facilities assessment identified nearly 62 million dollars in needed repairs across our schools. The school board voted to move forward with seeking a tax increase to help address these critical facility needs, which will be important conversations for families and residents in the coming weeks. We're also keeping an eye on ongoing recovery efforts in East Asheville following hurricane damage. The BP gas station owner has pulled demolition permits to clear the property, while the Zaxby's building has been sold and is currently secure. Other damaged properties in that corridor remain in foreclosure and are being monitored by city compliance staff. Weather-wise, we're looking at mostly cloudy skies today with temperatures reaching around 69 degrees, so it's a beautiful day to get outside and enjoy what Asheville has to offer. This has been Asheville Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.