Bridge The Gap! A Fundraiser for SkillSet Scholarships
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
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Casual taproom celebration with local brews and community storytelling. Funds raised support financial education, counseling, and programs to build household resilience across western North Carolina.
Casual taproom celebration with local brews and community storytelling. Funds raised support financial education, counseling, and programs to build household resilience across western North Carolina.
Casual taproom celebration with local brews and community storytelling. Funds raised support financial education, counseling, and programs to build household resilience across western North Carolina.

Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.

Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.

Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.

Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.
Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.

Arbor Day happy hour in a brewery taproom where pints of Gaelic Amber Ale support The North Carolina Arboretum, with $1 donated per pint. Stop by the Arboretum table for anniversary info and a raffle for a free annual individual membership.

Arbor Day happy hour in a brewery taproom where pints of Gaelic Amber Ale support The North Carolina Arboretum, with $1 donated per pint. Stop by the Arboretum table for anniversary info and a raffle for a free annual individual membership.
Arbor Day happy hour in a brewery taproom where pints of Gaelic Amber Ale support The North Carolina Arboretum, with $1 donated per pint. Stop by the Arboretum table for anniversary info and a raffle for a free annual individual membership.

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.

Gentle beginner bridge lessons focusing on fundamentals—bidding, play, and scoring—designed to build confidence, sharpen cardplay, exercise your brain, and foster social connections during a relaxed afternoon session.

Gentle beginner bridge lessons focusing on fundamentals—bidding, play, and scoring—designed to build confidence, sharpen cardplay, exercise your brain, and foster social connections during a relaxed afternoon session.
Gentle beginner bridge lessons focusing on fundamentals—bidding, play, and scoring—designed to build confidence, sharpen cardplay, exercise your brain, and foster social connections during a relaxed afternoon session.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Open house fieldtrip and guided tour through LEAF Global Arts with time to meet artists and organization leaders, hear stories rooted in world music and cultural preservation, and mingle with the international community.

Open house fieldtrip and guided tour through LEAF Global Arts with time to meet artists and organization leaders, hear stories rooted in world music and cultural preservation, and mingle with the international community.
Open house fieldtrip and guided tour through LEAF Global Arts with time to meet artists and organization leaders, hear stories rooted in world music and cultural preservation, and mingle with the international community.
Guided close-looking sessions led by a volunteer educator using slow, intentional observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection amid gallery artworks; suited to quiet reflection and conversational exploration of visual details.
Guided close-looking sessions led by a volunteer educator using slow, intentional observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection amid gallery artworks; suited to quiet reflection and conversational exploration of visual details.
Guided close-looking sessions led by a volunteer educator using slow, intentional observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection amid gallery artworks; suited to quiet reflection and conversational exploration of visual details.

Opening-night reception for Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, centering collage-based visual work and creative experimentation. Mingle in a downtown gallery setting while taking in the exhibition’s layered textures and mixed-media compositions.

Opening-night reception for Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, centering collage-based visual work and creative experimentation. Mingle in a downtown gallery setting while taking in the exhibition’s layered textures and mixed-media compositions.
Opening-night reception for Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, centering collage-based visual work and creative experimentation. Mingle in a downtown gallery setting while taking in the exhibition’s layered textures and mixed-media compositions.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.

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.

A citywide restaurant fundraiser where 15–25% of your check supports Asheville Humane Society’s life saving animal care. Dine at participating local eateries for a feel good community give back day for animal advocates and food lovers.

A citywide restaurant fundraiser where 15–25% of your check supports Asheville Humane Society’s life saving animal care. Dine at participating local eateries for a feel good community give back day for animal advocates and food lovers.
A citywide restaurant fundraiser where 15–25% of your check supports Asheville Humane Society’s life saving animal care. Dine at participating local eateries for a feel good community give back day for animal advocates and food lovers.

A 20th anniversary sneak peek of Art in Bloom with fresh floral interpretations of artworks in a gallery setting. Evening celebration in Black Mountain centered on springlike color, design, and community arts excitement.

A 20th anniversary sneak peek of Art in Bloom with fresh floral interpretations of artworks in a gallery setting. Evening celebration in Black Mountain centered on springlike color, design, and community arts excitement.
A 20th anniversary sneak peek of Art in Bloom with fresh floral interpretations of artworks in a gallery setting. Evening celebration in Black Mountain centered on springlike color, design, and community arts excitement.

Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors focused on resource sharing, connecting to local services, and offering volunteer help. Open public meeting at a community center geared toward grassroots community support and collaboration.

Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors focused on resource sharing, connecting to local services, and offering volunteer help. Open public meeting at a community center geared toward grassroots community support and collaboration.
Weekly evening gathering for Swannanoa neighbors focused on resource sharing, connecting to local services, and offering volunteer help. Open public meeting at a community center geared toward grassroots community support and collaboration.

A high-energy runway show where seven Asheville design teams debut upcycled fashion made from Goodwill finds, spotlighting creativity and second chances. Ticket proceeds support Bounty & Soul, blending community style with a charitable cause.

A high-energy runway show where seven Asheville design teams debut upcycled fashion made from Goodwill finds, spotlighting creativity and second chances. Ticket proceeds support Bounty & Soul, blending community style with a charitable cause.
A high-energy runway show where seven Asheville design teams debut upcycled fashion made from Goodwill finds, spotlighting creativity and second chances. Ticket proceeds support Bounty & Soul, blending community style with a charitable cause.

A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.

A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.
A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.