BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.6//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:211@thecomellafoundation.org DTSTART:20260815T140000Z DTEND:20260815T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T151418Z URL:https://thecomellafoundation.org/events/buncombe-ready-barnardsville-p reparedness-event/ SUMMARY:Buncombe Ready Barnardsville: Preparedness Event DESCRIPTION:Date: 8/15/26\nTime: 10a-1p\nLocation: Barnardsville Elementary School\nDescription: Promotional Materials handout\, table setup Doing s tress reduction demonstrations for the public\nWhy: Join The Comella Found ation in supporting our neighbors at the  Buncombe Ready Barnardsville: P reparedness Event. View more details here\n\n\nThe community is invited to learn\, connect\, and prepare together at Buncombe Ready Barnardsville on Saturday\, August 15. Co-hosted by the Barnardsville Area Resilience Net work (BARN)\, the event will take place at Barnardsville Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\nThis event is designed to provide hyper-local res ources and preparedness information for the Barnardsville area. Throughout the event\, residents can drop in to enjoy free food and live music from The Johnny Casey Band\, visit with elected officials\, and get prepared to gether with family and neighbors. There will be live demonstrations on imp ortant preparedness topics such as generator safety\, fire extinguisher sa fety\, and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).  Attendees can also find resources and services from Buncombe County departments and community partners\, including:\n\n Agriculture and Land Resources Department\n B arnardsville Area Resilience Network (BARN)\n Barnardsville Fire Departme nt\n Big Ivy Community Center\n Big Ivy Mobile Health\n Buncombe County Long-Term Recovery Group\n Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office\n Buncomb e County WIC\n Bureau of Identification\n The Comella Foundation\n Elec tion Services\n Emergency Services and Emergency Management\n Environmen tal Health\n FEMA\n Firefly Gathering\n Full Circle Forestry Collective \n Helene Recovery Office\n Intergovernmental Relations and Strategic Pa rtnerships\n Land of Sky Regional Council’s solar trailer\n Libraries\ n NCEM Private Roads &\; Bridges\n Parks &\; Recreation’s Commun ity Recreation and Outdoor Experiences (CORE)\n Pisgah Legal Services\n Public Health\n Public Safety Communications\n RiverLink\n Solid Waste Department\n Wild Abundance\n\nFree lunch will be provided by BBQ Blues\, thanks to a donation from All Hands &\; Hearts\, and to-go meals will be provided by Food Connection.\n\nBuncombe Ready Barnardsville will be th e first in a series hosted throughout Buncombe County and designed to stre ngthen resilience and preparedness through resources\, tools\, demonstrati ons\, and community connection.\n\n CATEGORIES:Community Support,Meet and Greet,Operation Stress Shield END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:213@thecomellafoundation.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000 DTSTAMP:20260812T151454Z URL:https://thecomellafoundation.org/events/heart-of-horse-sense-teaching- workshop/ SUMMARY:Heart of Horse Sense - Teaching Workshop DESCRIPTION:Day: Saturday\nDate: 9/12/26\nTime: 10a-2p\nLocation: Heart of Horse Sense - 7041 Meadows Town Rd. Marshall\, NC 28753\nDescription : Instructional Event Showcasing the abilities of Operation: Stress Shiel d to help those struggling with stored Trauma and pain\nWhy: Supporting F irst Responders &\; Veterans\n\nLearn more here. CATEGORIES:Meet and Greet,Operation Stress Shield Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:212@thecomellafoundation.org DTSTART:20260912T180000Z DTEND:20260912T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T143304Z URL:https://thecomellafoundation.org/events/operation-take-up-space-female -veteran-led-march/ SUMMARY:Operation Take Up Space: Female Veteran-Led March DESCRIPTION: \;\nDay: Saturday\nDate: 9/12/26\nTime: 2p-6p\nLocation : Hi Wire in the Asheville River Arts District\nDescription: Promotional Materials handout\, table setup Doing stress reduction demonstrations for the public\nWhy: The Comella Foundation supports our Veterans!\n \;\n \nOperation Take Up Space: Come March With Us (Or Help Make It Happen)\n\n \nWell… Lindsey’s at it again.\n\n\nThis time\, she looked at a map of North Carolina and thought\, “We should probably walk across that.” \ n\n\nWith less than 100 days until the midterm elections\, Operation Take Up Space is about more than walking 300+ miles. It’s about showing that change happens when ordinary people choose to show up for one another.\n\n \nThis women veteran-led march is open to everyone. Beginning during the S eptember 11 anniversary weekend in Asheville and ending October 3 in Wilmi ngton\, we’ll connect communities across North Carolina\, support local organizations\, and demonstrate what ethical leadership\, community\, and people power look like in action.\n\n\nThe march will conclude with a nati onwide Take Up Space Day of Action\, inviting communities everywhere to ho st local events and prove that hope\, courage\, and community are contagio us.\n\n\nYou don’t have to walk 300 miles to make a difference.\n\n\nWe ’re looking for people to:\n• Walk a few miles or a few days with us.\ n• Drive a support vehicle.\n• Help with meals\, logistics\, or event coordination.\n• Volunteer at community events.\n• Lend your skills be hind the scenes before or during the march.\n\n\nWhether you have three we eks\, three days\, or three hours\, there’s a place for you.\n CATEGORIES:Community Support END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:219@thecomellafoundation.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000 DTSTAMP:20261002T191457Z URL:https://thecomellafoundation.org/events/private-training-at-a-local-no n-profit/ SUMMARY:Private Training for the Staff at Heart of Horse Sense DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Heart of Horse Sense have asked us to do a priva te training for their staff! We are so excited for this private event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thecomellafoundation.org/wp-content/uplo ads/2026/10/img-5804.jpeg CATEGORIES:Operation Stress Shield Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:215@thecomellafoundation.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261029 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTSTAMP:20261002T193301Z URL:https://thecomellafoundation.org/events/national-first-responders-day/ SUMMARY:National First Responders Day DESCRIPTION:National First Responders Day is also a call for action. First responders deserve our support. Through resources and awareness\, first re sponders can live healthier more productive lives and pass their knowledge and skills on to the next generation of first responders\, too. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thecomellafoundation.org/wp-content/uplo ads/2026/08/national-first-responders-day.png CATEGORIES:Community Support END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:218@thecomellafoundation.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000 DTSTAMP:20261002T004758Z URL:https://thecomellafoundation.org/events/veterans-information-fair-2/ SUMMARY:Veterans Information Fair DESCRIPTION:Come on out to the Veteran's Information Fair! Meet our Founder and Executive Director Bill Parravano\, and learn more about our mission and programs at The Comella Foundation while you are there!\n\nThe Ashevil le Veterans Information Fair on November 8\, 2025 is more than just an eve nt — it’s a way to bring veterans\, service providers\, and the commun ity together in one place. Whether you’re a veteran\, active-duty\, fami ly member\, or supporter — you’re welcome here. Because when we stand together\, we’re stronger.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thecomellafoundation.org/wp-content/uplo ads/2026/10/vets-info-fair-nov-2026.jpg CATEGORIES:Community Support,Meet and Greet LOCATION:Tanger Outlets\, 800 Brevard Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=800 Brevard Rd\, Asheville\ , NC\, 28806\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tanger Outlets:geo :0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:220@thecomellafoundation.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T200000 DTSTAMP:20261002T194415Z URL:https://thecomellafoundation.org/events/private-presentation-at-local- fire-station/ SUMMARY:Private Presentation at Bryson City Volunteer Fire Department DESCRIPTION:Our founder Bill Parravano will made a presentation of The Come lla Foundation and Operation: Stress Shield to the Bryson City\, NC Volunt eer Fire Department ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thecomellafoundation.org/wp-content/uplo ads/2026/10/bill-teaching-portrait.png CATEGORIES:Community Support,Meet and Greet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR