HCDP, Candidate & Community Events
Each event listing is classified as an HCDP, Candidate, or Community Organization event using the icons below. This page is updated on Mondays. To have an event included, email details to info@myhcdp.com. Include a link to more information if available. If you would like to volunteer to help a candidate, see our list.
HCDP Events
Candidate Events
Community Organization Events
Canvass with us
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We're knocking on doors and building relationships several times a week. No experience needed; we'll pair you up with someone who can teach you.
Dates and times listed individually below; you can show up or sign up here.​
We meet at the HCDP office, 2024F Asheville Highway.​​
Tuesday
Sept. 8
Dems and Friends Coffee Break
9:30 - 11 a.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
Tuesday
Sept. 8
Come Canvass with Us!
10 a.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Thursday
Sept. 10
Without Shade, Without Rest
5:30 - 8 p.m.
St. James Episcopal Church, 766 N Main St.​​
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Join The League of Women Voters, El Centro Hendersonville, and Working Films for a screening of Without Shade Without Rest, a documentary that looks at the fight to win heat protection for outdoor workers in Florida in the wake of the hottest year on record. Reserve a spot through the link above.
Thursday
Sept. 10
Green Drinks: Fighting for Farmland – Henderson County Farmland Preservation
5:30 - 7 p.m.
The Local Table
1307 7th Ave. East, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Join Angela Price, Henderson County Farmland Preservation Coordinator, as she discusses a new agricultural conservation easement program to work in tandem with existing preservation efforts. Learn more.
Saturday
Sept. 12
Senior Democrats of Henderson County: Big Beautiful Breakfast
​Apologies, but this event has been cancelled.
Saturday
Sept. 12
Come Canvass with Us!
2 p.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Sunday
Sept. 13
Come Canvass with Us!
2 p.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Sunday
Sept. 13
Jamie Ager in Henderson County: Meet and Greet!
4:30–6:00 p.m.
Appalachian Mountain Brewery, 46 N Mills River Rd, Mills River
More details:
Tuesday
Sept. 15
Come Canvass with Us!
10 a.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Thursday
Sept. 17
Dems and Friends Happy Hour
6 - 8 p.m.
Mills River Brewing, 336 Banner Farm Rd., Mills River
Saturday
Sept. 19
Come Canvass with Us!
2 p.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Saturday
Sept. 19
The NC11 Democrats Annual Gala!
5:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Formal Program
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Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
91 N Lakeshore Dr, Waynesville, NC 28785
To sign up, visit this ActBlue link
Sunday
Sept. 20
Come Canvass with Us!
2 p.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Monday
Sept. 21
Jerry Smith: Fundraiser
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Honeysuckle Holler, 101 E Allen, Hendersonville
Support Jerry's campaign for mayor of Hendersonville.
​$45 per person/$50 at the door; sponsorships available. To buy tickets and learn more, visit Jerry Smith for Mayor | Hendersonville, NC | Official Campaign
Monday
Sept. 21
Jamie Ager in Henderson County: Barn Dance with music and free food!
​6 - 8 p.m.
Camp Ton-A-Wandah
300 W Ton A Wandah Rd, Hendersonville
​More details:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/20260921-camptonawandah ​
Tuesday
Sept. 22
Come Canvass with Us!
10 a.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Tuesday
Sept. 22
Melinda Lowrance Meet & Greet
5 - 7 p.m.
On the porch at The Henderson Inn, 201 Third Ave West, Hendersonville
Come learn more about Melinda, candidate for Hendersonville City Council, at this casual, informative event.
​Refreshments will be available. Drinks to purchase.
Wednesday
Sept. 23
Horse Shoe Precinct presents: Candidate Forum
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6 - 8 p.m. (Candidate Roundtables begin at 6:15 p.m.)
Packa's Place, 4210 Brevard Road in Horse Shoe (across from Briggs' Nursery). The North-Meats-South Food Truck will sell meals.
Featured candidates
Doyle Brown, NC State Senate, District 48
Lynne Russo, NC State House, District 117
Mary Ellen Kustin and Reid Barwick, Henderson County School Board
Thursday
Sept. 24
Jamie Ager in Henderson County: Luncheon Meet & Greet​
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Noon - 1 p.m.
Location TBD
Thursday
Sept. 24
Jamie Ager in Henderson County: Meet & Greet; first drink's on us!​
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6–7:30 p.m.
Okalawaha Brewery
147 1st Ave E, Hendersonville
More details: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/20260924-oklawaha
Saturday
Sept. 26
Morning Momentum
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Blue Ridge Community College
Sink Building Gallery
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Learn about the constitutional amendments and bond proposal on our ballot this year. Breakfast treats, good conversation and community await. Plus, we'll have a video booth where you can record your "why I'm voting for Democrats" message for our social media channels.
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Saturday
Sept. 26
Come Canvass with Us!
2 p.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Sunday
Sept. 27
Come Canvass with Us!
2 p.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Tuesday
Sept. 29
Come Canvass with Us!
10 a.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Tuesday
Sept. 29
School Board Candidate Forum
5:30 p.m.
Hendersonville Theater, 229 S. Washington St.
Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and Henderson County Public School Strong. All six candidates have been invited to attend. The forum will be moderated by McCray Benson, recently retired president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Henderson County.
Wednesday
Sept. 30
Flat Rock Precinct Presents A Fall Potluck Gathering
4:30 - 7 p.m.
Treska's Open Air Pavilion, 215 Rhett Drive, Flat Rock
RSVP to flatrockprecinct@gmail.com
Saturday
Oct. 3
Annual HCDP Picnic
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Patton Park, Large Pavilion, near the pool, on E. Clairmont Dr in Hendersonville
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Bring something sweet for us to have available whole or in portions as a fundraiser and please bring a side dish to share. HCDP will provide BBQ & beverages
If you would like to volunteer to work the picnic, please sign up at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BAFAF23A2FCC43-65437828-hcdp​​
Saturday
Oct. 10
Democratic Women of Henderson County Annual Fall Luncheon
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Blue Ridge Community College, Technology and Education Development Center