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February 2026 NEWSLETTER

Whatever else happens, remember these lyrics from community organizer Alexandra Blakely: "You do not carry this all alone. No you do not carry this all alone. This is way too big for you to carry this all alone, so you do not carry this all alone." Sung at a recent vigil for Alex Pretti, held by Mission Nurses United, the song reminds us of something essential: we still have each other. You don’t have to carry any single piece of this alone.

Mourn. Rage. Be in community. Then, together, figure out what comes next, and don’t do that alone either. Gather with your immediate neighbors. Make a plan. Show up to trainings. Learn what you can do. Take a moment to breathe. Remember that we have each other. And then, act.

Upcoming Events

Candidate Forum: Educate the Vote

Candle Light Vigil and Solidarity Gathering

Boyd Park, Hendersonville

Saturday, February 6, from 5-6 p.m.

February Postcard Party

We’ll have folks on hand to provide info and answer questions about hemp in NC.

We're offering multiple topics to write about this month. COME FIND YOUR PEOPLE.

Primary Voting Info

Other Events:

February 11th, 4:00pm - NC-11 Candidate Forum at Bo Thomas Auditorium at BRCC.

February 24th, 11:30am - Immigration Enforcement Policy in NC and Beyond, at First Congregational Church.

Opportunities

Join the Marching Band

Do you play a marching band instrument? Do you want to use your skills to support activism in the WNC area? Brass Your Heart is doing some intentional recruiting in Hendersonville. Brass Your Heart is a community driven radical marching band dedicated to providing street support to grassroots social justice. They believe that public assembly is a necessary tool for social change, and they believe this change deserves a beat. If interested, fill out a membership form here. Any questions, email Andy at [email protected]

Recaps and Recognitions

January Postcard Party

A Big Thank You!

THANK YOU to Lucy Butler, Kevin Herrera, Julie Muehe, Sissy Owen, Sandy Schorr, Tom & Vicki Shantz, and Audrey Stelloh - our 2026 Banner crowdfunders!

Their generosity allows us to once again proudly sponsor an Art League of Henderson County ArtScape banner. 2025 banners will be removed soon, so be sure to look for ours soon in front of Mezzaluna on Main St.

(artist: Michelle Thway).

Meet Your Neighbors

OUR MISSION:

The Progressive Alliance of Henderson County (PAHC) compassionately advocates for justice, dignity, inclusion and sustainable, healthy communities for all.

OUR VISION:

To connect residents of Henderson County and vicinity through grassroots civic engagement, education, outreach and volunteerism.

Visit our website for more photos, events, and links to like-minded groups.

The PAHC core leadership group (currently Betsy Alger, Chris Berg, Nancy & Neil Brown, Sheila Clendenning, Padma Dyvine, Laura Miklowitz, Andy Myers, and Paul Weichselbaum) working together diligently to strengthen our impact, has created mission and vision statements for the group.

Please speak to any of us if you can offer your ideas and time about the future of Henderson County.

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