
"Asheville’s Housing Crisis: Stories, Systems, and Solutions” by Jen Hampton
A speaker talk and community Q&A on Asheville’s housing crisis, digging into lived stories, systemic drivers, and practical community solutions. Hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society with in-person seating and a hybrid Zoom option for broad participation.
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A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.

A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.
A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.

Public city council worksession focused on Asheville’s municipal budget, with agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and deliberation on spending priorities. Best for residents tracking services, taxes, and upcoming funding decisions.

Public city council worksession focused on Asheville’s municipal budget, with agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and deliberation on spending priorities. Best for residents tracking services, taxes, and upcoming funding decisions.
Public city council worksession focused on Asheville’s municipal budget, with agenda-driven discussion, staff presentations, and deliberation on spending priorities. Best for residents tracking services, taxes, and upcoming funding decisions.

Door to door voter conversations across West Asheville with a nonpartisan focus and a buddy system for safety and support. A thorough pre walk training covers walk lists, talking points, conversation starters, and voter handouts—beginner friendly.

Door to door voter conversations across West Asheville with a nonpartisan focus and a buddy system for safety and support. A thorough pre walk training covers walk lists, talking points, conversation starters, and voter handouts—beginner friendly.
Door to door voter conversations across West Asheville with a nonpartisan focus and a buddy system for safety and support. A thorough pre walk training covers walk lists, talking points, conversation starters, and voter handouts—beginner friendly.

A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.

A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.
A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.

Free, drop in property value appeal clinic with Buncombe County assessment staff and volunteer real estate experts answering questions on assessed values, tax relief programs, and how to file and navigate the appeals process.

Free, drop in property value appeal clinic with Buncombe County assessment staff and volunteer real estate experts answering questions on assessed values, tax relief programs, and how to file and navigate the appeals process.
Free, drop in property value appeal clinic with Buncombe County assessment staff and volunteer real estate experts answering questions on assessed values, tax relief programs, and how to file and navigate the appeals process.

Roundtable Q and A where attendees submit life questions, vote on one to explore, and unpack it through open discussion and personal reflection. A curious, nonjudgmental meetup geared toward practical philosophy and spirituality.

Roundtable Q and A where attendees submit life questions, vote on one to explore, and unpack it through open discussion and personal reflection. A curious, nonjudgmental meetup geared toward practical philosophy and spirituality.
Roundtable Q and A where attendees submit life questions, vote on one to explore, and unpack it through open discussion and personal reflection. A curious, nonjudgmental meetup geared toward practical philosophy and spirituality.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streetscapes, weaving local anecdotes with context on landmarks and neighborhood change. Designed for curious locals and visitors who want a deeper historical lens.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streetscapes, weaving local anecdotes with context on landmarks and neighborhood change. Designed for curious locals and visitors who want a deeper historical lens.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streetscapes, weaving local anecdotes with context on landmarks and neighborhood change. Designed for curious locals and visitors who want a deeper historical lens.

Lunch-and-learn presentation on the MANNA State of Hunger, unpacking WNC food insecurity data and the shift from pre-Helene to post-Helene conditions. Highlights MANNA’s regional response strategies and advocacy amid volatile federal funding.

Lunch-and-learn presentation on the MANNA State of Hunger, unpacking WNC food insecurity data and the shift from pre-Helene to post-Helene conditions. Highlights MANNA’s regional response strategies and advocacy amid volatile federal funding.
Lunch-and-learn presentation on the MANNA State of Hunger, unpacking WNC food insecurity data and the shift from pre-Helene to post-Helene conditions. Highlights MANNA’s regional response strategies and advocacy amid volatile federal funding.

Honest, sometimes challenging conversations on race and belonging unfold in a grounded, facilitated circle focused on authentic relationship-building and shared understanding. Come to participate or quietly observe in a reflective community space.

Honest, sometimes challenging conversations on race and belonging unfold in a grounded, facilitated circle focused on authentic relationship-building and shared understanding. Come to participate or quietly observe in a reflective community space.
Honest, sometimes challenging conversations on race and belonging unfold in a grounded, facilitated circle focused on authentic relationship-building and shared understanding. Come to participate or quietly observe in a reflective community space.

An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.

An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.
An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.

Discussion-forward author talk with Andrew Dietz on his YA adult crossover novel "Ever U," centered on creative identity and the pressures young artists face. Rooted in Western North Carolina with nods to Black Mountain College and the Judaculla Rock petroglyphs.

Discussion-forward author talk with Andrew Dietz on his YA adult crossover novel "Ever U," centered on creative identity and the pressures young artists face. Rooted in Western North Carolina with nods to Black Mountain College and the Judaculla Rock petroglyphs.
Discussion-forward author talk with Andrew Dietz on his YA adult crossover novel "Ever U," centered on creative identity and the pressures young artists face. Rooted in Western North Carolina with nods to Black Mountain College and the Judaculla Rock petroglyphs.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Low key Sunday morning coffee meetup for like minded nonbelievers, centered on friendly conversation and community building at a grocery cafe. Connect with the Atheists of WNC and learn about their book club and other weekly socials.

Low key Sunday morning coffee meetup for like minded nonbelievers, centered on friendly conversation and community building at a grocery cafe. Connect with the Atheists of WNC and learn about their book club and other weekly socials.
Low key Sunday morning coffee meetup for like minded nonbelievers, centered on friendly conversation and community building at a grocery cafe. Connect with the Atheists of WNC and learn about their book club and other weekly socials.

Conversation and Q&A on North Carolina’s estuarine sounds—shallow coastal waters that filter pollutants and serve as “nurseries of the sea” for fish and shellfish. Covers threats, biodiversity impacts, and recreation tourism and jobs tied to healthy estuaries.

Conversation and Q&A on North Carolina’s estuarine sounds—shallow coastal waters that filter pollutants and serve as “nurseries of the sea” for fish and shellfish. Covers threats, biodiversity impacts, and recreation tourism and jobs tied to healthy estuaries.
Conversation and Q&A on North Carolina’s estuarine sounds—shallow coastal waters that filter pollutants and serve as “nurseries of the sea” for fish and shellfish. Covers threats, biodiversity impacts, and recreation tourism and jobs tied to healthy estuaries.

Civic advisory board session focused on recovery priorities for people and the environment, with opportunities for public comment and stakeholder discussion. Hybrid format supports both in person attendance and online participation.

Civic advisory board session focused on recovery priorities for people and the environment, with opportunities for public comment and stakeholder discussion. Hybrid format supports both in person attendance and online participation.
Civic advisory board session focused on recovery priorities for people and the environment, with opportunities for public comment and stakeholder discussion. Hybrid format supports both in person attendance and online participation.

A 30 minute guided meditation is followed by a short break, a 30 minute dharma talk, and an interactive Q and A discussion. Beginner meditation instructions included, with an in person option at MindSpring and an online stream.

A 30 minute guided meditation is followed by a short break, a 30 minute dharma talk, and an interactive Q and A discussion. Beginner meditation instructions included, with an in person option at MindSpring and an online stream.
A 30 minute guided meditation is followed by a short break, a 30 minute dharma talk, and an interactive Q and A discussion. Beginner meditation instructions included, with an in person option at MindSpring and an online stream.

Community conversation on food access and neighborhood resilience, with ABCCM volunteers and partner organizations sharing on-the-ground impact in Western North Carolina. Highlights ways to support neighbors through resources, opportunity, and service.

Community conversation on food access and neighborhood resilience, with ABCCM volunteers and partner organizations sharing on-the-ground impact in Western North Carolina. Highlights ways to support neighbors through resources, opportunity, and service.
Community conversation on food access and neighborhood resilience, with ABCCM volunteers and partner organizations sharing on-the-ground impact in Western North Carolina. Highlights ways to support neighbors through resources, opportunity, and service.

A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.

A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.

Fireside-style conversation with local tech employers detailing open roles, pay ranges, benefits, and desired skills; ideal for job-seekers and bootcamp grads seeking employer insights in a casual library community room.

Fireside-style conversation with local tech employers detailing open roles, pay ranges, benefits, and desired skills; ideal for job-seekers and bootcamp grads seeking employer insights in a casual library community room.
Fireside-style conversation with local tech employers detailing open roles, pay ranges, benefits, and desired skills; ideal for job-seekers and bootcamp grads seeking employer insights in a casual library community room.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.