To mark the anniversary of Helene, the Friends of Biltmore Forest Committee is hosting a commemoration at Biltmore Forest Town Hall on Saturday, September 27 from 4:00 p.m to 6:30 p.m. for all town residents. This anniversary gathering will honor the resilience, generosity, and compassion shown by neighbors and Town staff who stepped up for one another in countless ways. Please RSVP for this event by emailing FOBF@biltmoreforest.org or calling the Town Hall office at 828-274-0824. Light refreshments will be provided.
Photo Slideshow and Story Collection
The Friends of Biltmore Forest Committee is creating a community slideshow to be shown during the September 27 event. Residents are encouraged to share photographs taken before, during, or after Hurricane Helene—whether capturing the storm itself, recovery efforts, or moments of connection and kindness. In addition to photos, we are building a community memory book that reflects the voices and experiences of our residents.
Residents are invited to contribute short stories or reflections (100–300 words) about your experience of Helene. These could include:
- Acts of kindness you witnessed or received
- Moments of resilience or strength
- Surprising or humorous moments during recovery
- Lessons learned in the storm’s aftermath
- Poems
- Children’s drawings
- Messages from community leaders
How to Submit
Please email photos, short video clips and stories to FOBF@biltmoreforest.org. The event committee will curate submissions into a projected slideshow that will run continuously during the commemoration as well as a book of memories that can be viewed during the event.