
Choosing Peace After Loss: Israel/Palestine, Civil Discourse, and the Courage to Listen
A peacebuilding talk on Israel Palestine focused on nonviolence, dialogue, and shared humanity, led by Aziz Abu Sarah, co author of “The Future Is Peace.” Q and A style discussion and an on site book signing follow in a campus student union setting.
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An intimate coffeehouse talk exploring Arabian Desert daily life alongside desert geology, with time set aside for sufra style sharing and conversation. Expect a relaxed, discussion-forward meetup ideal for curious learners and community connection.

An intimate coffeehouse talk exploring Arabian Desert daily life alongside desert geology, with time set aside for sufra style sharing and conversation. Expect a relaxed, discussion-forward meetup ideal for curious learners and community connection.
An intimate coffeehouse talk exploring Arabian Desert daily life alongside desert geology, with time set aside for sufra style sharing and conversation. Expect a relaxed, discussion-forward meetup ideal for curious learners and community connection.

Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.

Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
A welcoming weekly circle blending guided reflection, quiet meditation, and shared silence in a calm community setting. Expect gentle pacing, an inclusive vibe, and space to reset and connect with others.
A welcoming weekly circle blending guided reflection, quiet meditation, and shared silence in a calm community setting. Expect gentle pacing, an inclusive vibe, and space to reset and connect with others.
A welcoming weekly circle blending guided reflection, quiet meditation, and shared silence in a calm community setting. Expect gentle pacing, an inclusive vibe, and space to reset and connect with others.
Heartfelt book launch and signing centered on grief, healing, spiritual transformation, and unexpected signs. Meet the author for readings and conversation in a cozy beverage bar setting with community connection.
Heartfelt book launch and signing centered on grief, healing, spiritual transformation, and unexpected signs. Meet the author for readings and conversation in a cozy beverage bar setting with community connection.
Heartfelt book launch and signing centered on grief, healing, spiritual transformation, and unexpected signs. Meet the author for readings and conversation in a cozy beverage bar setting with community connection.

A coffeehouse discussion exploring how Arabian culinary traditions shaped regional flavors, ingredients, and dining customs. Expect a casual, community-centered Sufra Time conversation with cultural context and tasting-inspired storytelling.

A coffeehouse discussion exploring how Arabian culinary traditions shaped regional flavors, ingredients, and dining customs. Expect a casual, community-centered Sufra Time conversation with cultural context and tasting-inspired storytelling.
A coffeehouse discussion exploring how Arabian culinary traditions shaped regional flavors, ingredients, and dining customs. Expect a casual, community-centered Sufra Time conversation with cultural context and tasting-inspired storytelling.

A gentle storytelling and listening ritual focused on sharing personal stories concisely and practicing attentive, empathetic listening. Builds communication skills and deeper self understanding while fostering connection and acceptance in a small group setting.

A gentle storytelling and listening ritual focused on sharing personal stories concisely and practicing attentive, empathetic listening. Builds communication skills and deeper self understanding while fostering connection and acceptance in a small group setting.
A gentle storytelling and listening ritual focused on sharing personal stories concisely and practicing attentive, empathetic listening. Builds communication skills and deeper self understanding while fostering connection and acceptance in a small group setting.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.
A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

Aikido-inspired tools for handling real-life conflict and stress through gentle movement, partnered awareness, and reflective discussion. Emphasizes a “partial arts” mindset that blends self-defense concepts with personal growth and resilience.

Aikido-inspired tools for handling real-life conflict and stress through gentle movement, partnered awareness, and reflective discussion. Emphasizes a “partial arts” mindset that blends self-defense concepts with personal growth and resilience.
Aikido-inspired tools for handling real-life conflict and stress through gentle movement, partnered awareness, and reflective discussion. Emphasizes a “partial arts” mindset that blends self-defense concepts with personal growth and resilience.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.

Stories and snapshots from Arabian desert life paired with an accessible geology deep dive into dunes, rock formations, and desert landscapes. Shared sufra time creates a communal, conversational vibe in a cozy coffeehouse setting.

Stories and snapshots from Arabian desert life paired with an accessible geology deep dive into dunes, rock formations, and desert landscapes. Shared sufra time creates a communal, conversational vibe in a cozy coffeehouse setting.
Stories and snapshots from Arabian desert life paired with an accessible geology deep dive into dunes, rock formations, and desert landscapes. Shared sufra time creates a communal, conversational vibe in a cozy coffeehouse setting.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
A climate consciousness talk exploring how thoughts, emotions, and collective behavior may influence our “inner and outer environment” beyond physical emissions. Held in a New Thought spiritual center setting with reflective discussion and community inquiry.
A climate consciousness talk exploring how thoughts, emotions, and collective behavior may influence our “inner and outer environment” beyond physical emissions. Held in a New Thought spiritual center setting with reflective discussion and community inquiry.
A climate consciousness talk exploring how thoughts, emotions, and collective behavior may influence our “inner and outer environment” beyond physical emissions. Held in a New Thought spiritual center setting with reflective discussion and community inquiry.

A facilitated small-group conversation exploring meaningful living through reflective prompts, shared stories, and practical takeaways. Designed for thoughtful connection and personal clarity in a calm, contemplative setting at Quietude in Black Mountain.

A facilitated small-group conversation exploring meaningful living through reflective prompts, shared stories, and practical takeaways. Designed for thoughtful connection and personal clarity in a calm, contemplative setting at Quietude in Black Mountain.
A facilitated small-group conversation exploring meaningful living through reflective prompts, shared stories, and practical takeaways. Designed for thoughtful connection and personal clarity in a calm, contemplative setting at Quietude in Black Mountain.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.
One on one guidance and Q&A about Medicare and the State Health Plan ahead of the October 12–30, 2026 open enrollment window. Drop in for enrollment timelines, plan options, and benefits resources at a community college setting.
One on one guidance and Q&A about Medicare and the State Health Plan ahead of the October 12–30, 2026 open enrollment window. Drop in for enrollment timelines, plan options, and benefits resources at a community college setting.
One on one guidance and Q&A about Medicare and the State Health Plan ahead of the October 12–30, 2026 open enrollment window. Drop in for enrollment timelines, plan options, and benefits resources at a community college setting.
Free therapy group exploring intuitive eating and body image, with supportive discussion aimed at reducing food guilt and improving comfort in your own body. Gentle, stigma aware space for building healthier patterns around eating.
Free therapy group exploring intuitive eating and body image, with supportive discussion aimed at reducing food guilt and improving comfort in your own body. Gentle, stigma aware space for building healthier patterns around eating.
Free therapy group exploring intuitive eating and body image, with supportive discussion aimed at reducing food guilt and improving comfort in your own body. Gentle, stigma aware space for building healthier patterns around eating.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.

Guided storytelling practice builds concise personal narrative skills alongside deep, empathetic listening in an accepting circle. A reflective, connection focused workshop designed to strengthen communication and community understanding in everyday life.

Guided storytelling practice builds concise personal narrative skills alongside deep, empathetic listening in an accepting circle. A reflective, connection focused workshop designed to strengthen communication and community understanding in everyday life.
Guided storytelling practice builds concise personal narrative skills alongside deep, empathetic listening in an accepting circle. A reflective, connection focused workshop designed to strengthen communication and community understanding in everyday life.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.

Roundtable style conversation connecting conscious entrepreneurs and small business owners around life affirming business practices, mutual support, and practical ideas. Expect peer learning, relationship building, and values led strategy in an intimate setting.

Roundtable style conversation connecting conscious entrepreneurs and small business owners around life affirming business practices, mutual support, and practical ideas. Expect peer learning, relationship building, and values led strategy in an intimate setting.
Roundtable style conversation connecting conscious entrepreneurs and small business owners around life affirming business practices, mutual support, and practical ideas. Expect peer learning, relationship building, and values led strategy in an intimate setting.