
Asheville Toastmasters Club 436
Weekly Thursday meetings for structured speeches and impromptu 'table topics' practice, building leadership, confidence, and evaluation skills at the Ivy Building on AB‑Tech campus; Asheville Toastmasters Club 436 is in its 78th year.
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Weekly structured and impromptu public speaking practice—Table Topics, prepared speeches, and peer evaluations—designed to build leadership, poise, and confidence; historic 78-year club meets in a college conference room.

Weekly structured and impromptu public speaking practice—Table Topics, prepared speeches, and peer evaluations—designed to build leadership, poise, and confidence; historic 78-year club meets in a college conference room.
Weekly structured and impromptu public speaking practice—Table Topics, prepared speeches, and peer evaluations—designed to build leadership, poise, and confidence; historic 78-year club meets in a college conference room.

Structured weekly Toastmasters sessions with prepared speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and timed evaluations; supportive peer feedback helps beginners and experienced speakers build confidence, public-speaking skills, and professional networking.

Structured weekly Toastmasters sessions with prepared speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and timed evaluations; supportive peer feedback helps beginners and experienced speakers build confidence, public-speaking skills, and professional networking.
Structured weekly Toastmasters sessions with prepared speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and timed evaluations; supportive peer feedback helps beginners and experienced speakers build confidence, public-speaking skills, and professional networking.

Conversational Japanese practice with timed all Japanese speaking rounds, live translation support for beginners, and encouraged self introductions; learners and native speakers meet informally for cooperative language exchange.

Conversational Japanese practice with timed all Japanese speaking rounds, live translation support for beginners, and encouraged self introductions; learners and native speakers meet informally for cooperative language exchange.
Conversational Japanese practice with timed all Japanese speaking rounds, live translation support for beginners, and encouraged self introductions; learners and native speakers meet informally for cooperative language exchange.

Tabletop flick-and-strike crokinole nights in a local taproom, with quick-to-learn rules, friendly competition, and club players guiding beginners through precision flicks and strategy over pints.

Tabletop flick-and-strike crokinole nights in a local taproom, with quick-to-learn rules, friendly competition, and club players guiding beginners through precision flicks and strategy over pints.
Tabletop flick-and-strike crokinole nights in a local taproom, with quick-to-learn rules, friendly competition, and club players guiding beginners through precision flicks and strategy over pints.

Silent 30-minute guided meditation moves into a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A; beginner instruction provided during this hybrid Thursday evening practice starting promptly at 7pm.

Silent 30-minute guided meditation moves into a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A; beginner instruction provided during this hybrid Thursday evening practice starting promptly at 7pm.
Silent 30-minute guided meditation moves into a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A; beginner instruction provided during this hybrid Thursday evening practice starting promptly at 7pm.

Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning Teams video networking for business professionals, focused on referral-based B2B lead generation and consistent participation; in-person meetups every 2nd Wednesday at Cornerstone Restaurant for face-to-face relationship-building, no fees.

Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning Teams video networking for business professionals, focused on referral-based B2B lead generation and consistent participation; in-person meetups every 2nd Wednesday at Cornerstone Restaurant for face-to-face relationship-building, no fees.
Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning Teams video networking for business professionals, focused on referral-based B2B lead generation and consistent participation; in-person meetups every 2nd Wednesday at Cornerstone Restaurant for face-to-face relationship-building, no fees.

Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.

Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.

Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.
Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.

Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.

Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.
Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.

Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.

Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.
Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.

Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.

Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.
Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.

Low-pressure social gathering where developers, tech pros, and hobbyists mingle over craft beer, trade project tips, and offer mentorship in a relaxed brewery taproom during an evening meetup.

Low-pressure social gathering where developers, tech pros, and hobbyists mingle over craft beer, trade project tips, and offer mentorship in a relaxed brewery taproom during an evening meetup.
Low-pressure social gathering where developers, tech pros, and hobbyists mingle over craft beer, trade project tips, and offer mentorship in a relaxed brewery taproom during an evening meetup.

Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.

Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.
Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.

Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.

Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.

Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.

Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.
Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.

Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.

Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.
Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.

Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.

Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.

Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.

Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.

Peer-led 12-step meetings focused on nicotine cessation, held weekly on Thursday evenings via virtual platforms for people quitting smoking and vaping, with confidential group sharing and recovery tools.

Peer-led 12-step meetings focused on nicotine cessation, held weekly on Thursday evenings via virtual platforms for people quitting smoking and vaping, with confidential group sharing and recovery tools.
Peer-led 12-step meetings focused on nicotine cessation, held weekly on Thursday evenings via virtual platforms for people quitting smoking and vaping, with confidential group sharing and recovery tools.