Knock Doors for Our Democratic Candidates

Join us for a community-powered canvassing event to help elect leaders who put people first. We’ll kick things off with a quick training to get everyone ready and confident, then head out to knock doors and connect with voters about what’s at stake this November.

You’ll be supporting our Democratic slate for Brevard:

🗳️Doug Miller and Dean Lytle for City Council

🗳️Maureen Copelof for Mayor

This is one of the most effective ways to make a difference in local politics—face-to-face conversations with neighbors matter. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new to canvassing, your time and energy will help us build momentum and win this election.

📍 Location: Transylvania Democrats HQ

📅 Date & Time: Saturdays at 10am

Bring your walking shoes, a charged phone, and your enthusiasm—we’ll provide the rest.

Learn more

This Labor Day in Brevard, the grill won’t be the only thing heating up. Workers, families, and neighbors across Transylvania County are gathering for Workers Over Billionaires: A Labor Day of Action—a nationwide movement demanding investment in people, not billionaires.

📅 When: Monday, September 1, 2025 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm 📍 Where: Transylvania County Courthouse, 7 East Main Street, Brevard, NC

Hosted by the Coalition for Democracy, this rally brings together immigrants, educators, students, community organizations, and working families to say loud and clear: our government should serve everyday Americans, not corporate billionaires.

Expect an evening of powerful voices, passionate calls for fully funded schools, healthcare for all, and the protection of workers’ rights, immigrant families, and communities of color. This isn’t just another holiday barbecue—it’s a show of strength, unity, and hope for a fairer future.

Bring your friends, bring your energy—and don’t forget your water bottle, sunscreen, and a hat. Together, we’ll make sure this Labor Day is about more than hot dogs and fireworks. It’s about fighting for a democracy that works for all of us!

Habitat for Humanity Partnership; Brookings Bash Fundraising Event  Saturday, August 30th, 2:30 - 7:30pm, Cashiers, NC. 

Volunteers needed for parking, ticket takers, etc. You will get free admission and hear some great music - learn more about the event here.

Please sign up to volunteer here.

The Transylvania Partners for Democracy (TPD) will hold a public forum in the Rogow Room of the Transylvania County Library, Thursday evening, August 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The subject of the evening session is The Uncertainty of Health Care in Transylvania County.

At the public forum on August 28, everyone will have the opportunity to hear from three local experts, Rik Emaus, Richard Hudspeth and Andrew Jones, discussing some of the potential consequences of this legislation as well as other policies with an emphasis on the effects in Transylvania County, followed by a question-and-answer session. At the beginning of the forum, award-winning historian and professor emeritus Dan T. Carter will provide a short overview.  

Rik Emaus is a retired physician and healthcare executive. Having served as Chief Executive of two medical groups of over 200 providers each, he has extensive business and healthcare experience. He is certified by the American College of Physician Executives and has a Masters in Medical Management from Carnegie Mellon University.

Dr. Richard W. Hudspeth is the current CEO of Blue Ridge Health (BRH), a non-profit, community-based health organization headquartered in Hendersonville and over a dozen locations across Western North Carolina. Dr. Hudspeth joined BRH as Chief Medical Officer in 2015 and became CEO in 2016. He completed his BA at Duke University and his MD at University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Andrew R. Jones is an investigative journalist with the Asheville Watchdog, with a special focus on health care, including its quality and ease of access. He previously covered Buncombe County government and health care at the Asheville Citizen Times. He is originally from Indiana.

Terry Decker, a former US Air Force Russian linguist and analyst, educator and specialist in organizational development will moderate the panel.

Transylvania Partners for Democracy welcomes the support of all, regardless of political or party affiliation.  If you would like to become an official member of the organization, please fill out the membership form here. If you would like more information about TPD or would like to make a donation to support our activities, then please visit our website.

🎉 Freedom Festival 2025

Saturday, August 23 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Silversteen Park, 78 Hillview St, Brevard

Join us for a community celebration filled with free food, live music, games, and family-friendly fun! Meet the City of Brevard candidates, learn about the local issues shaping our future, and connect with neighbors who care about making a difference.

Highlights include: – 🍔 Free Lunch – 🎶 Music & Entertainment – 🏰 Bouncy House for the Kids – 🗳️ Candidate Meet & Greet – 💬 Civic Education & Local Issue Info

Want to volunteer? We’d love your help! Email volunteers@transcodems.com to get involved.

Let’s build community, raise our voices, and have a blast doing it. See you there!

As school starts up again, we again want to show our appreciation to our teachers.  If you would be interested in baking some goodies (cookies, cake, muffins, brownies, etc.) and/or can help deliver them, please sign up/click here.

Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Asheville

RSVP today to say you'll join Bernie in Asheville on Sunday, August 10!

Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Asheville
Sunday, August 10
3:30pm Doors Open
5:00pm Music by Sylvan Esso
6:00pm Speaking Program Starts
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville
87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Reach out to Ward Johnson for more information:

wardjohnson02@gmail.com or 828-533-8879

Contact Kerry Purselle at (828) 553-7224 for more information