Asheville, NC - Asheville residents are invited to unite in the We Are Not Bashful march against violence and intolerance to be held at 6 pm on May 12.

This peaceful, permitted demonstration is in response to recent alleged hate crimes against LGBTQ residents. The demonstration will promote harmony and tolerance, said organizer Samantha Soper.

"Violence of any sort is unacceptable, regardless of who you are," Soper said.

The Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) expects 8,000 people throughout Western North Carolina, to dine out for this years annual fundraiser Dining Out for Life® on Thursday, April 29. Asheville is joining 53 other cities across the country and in Canada who are participating in this exciting and profitable fundraising event. Patrons in WNC can choose to “dine out” for breakfast, lunch and dinner at 100 different restaurants in Asheville, West Asheville, Black Mountain, Hendersonville, Saluda, Flat Rock, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Weaverville, or Woodfin. All monies raised during Dining Out for Life® will help WNCAP continue with their important mission of HIV/AIDS education & outreach throughout Western North Carolina and case management services to those living with the disease.

Dining Out for Life® continues to grow in popularity across the country raising millions of dollars for AIDS organizations each year……a somber reminder that the fight against AIDS remains with us today in growing numbers. This year Emmy Award winner and author Ted Allen of Bravo’s Food Network, Queer Eye and host of the PBS series “Uncorked”, will be the International Spokesperson for the event, along with Golden Globe nominated actress, Pam Grier. Pam has had a long and storied career in both the movie and TV industry.