Here’s the information via the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County email newsletter:
TOMORROW: Ice Cream Social with Elected Officials
Just a friendly reminder that our annual celebration with elected officials is TOMORROW: Saturday, April 19 from 3-5pm at The Hop Ice Cream (640 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC).
This year, we’re offering a free sundae bar! We’re very pleased that the following local and statewide elected officials have confirmed their attendance:
Lisa Baldwin Buncombe County School Board
Cecil Bothwell Asheville City Council
Pat Bryant Buncombe County School Board
The Honorable Steven D. Cogburn Clerk of Superior Court
Doug Dearth Weaverville Town Council
Van Duncan Buncombe County Sheriff
Susan Fisher NC Rep. District 114
Jeff Foster County Buncombe County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor
Ellen Frost Buncombe County Commission District 2
The Honorable Robin Hudson NC Supreme Court Associate Justice
The Honorable Lucy Inman NC Special Superior Court Judge
David King Buncombe County Commission District 3
Doris P. Loomis Biltmore Forest Commissioner
Esther Manheimer Asheville Mayor
Brownie Newman Buncombe County Commission District 1
Gordon Smith Asheville City Council
Mary Standaert Montreat Mayor Pro Tem
Terry Van Duyn NC Senator District 49
Gwen Wisler Asheville City Council
Children and non-members welcome. Please bring a friend or family member who might like to get involved, meet their representatives, and learn more about civic engagement in our community.
This is a rare opportunity to get to know so many public servants in a laid back, casual atmosphere – complete with ice cream sundaes and a raffle!
In League,
Karen Oelschlaeger
President
League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County
PS: If you are an elected official who plans to attend but do not see your name listed above, please just respond to this email (president@ablwv.org) and I will add your name to the list of confirmed attendees posted on our website, ablwv.org.
PPS: If you or your friends happened to pick up a copy of this week’s Mountain Xpress, please note that the information in the community calendar is INCORRECT. This event will be at the Merrimon Avenue location of The Hop, NOT The Hop West on Haywood Road.
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