Come Hell or High Water: Elections in the Wake of Natural Disasters
An evening reception focused on elections after natural disasters, highlighting North Carolina community resilience and the work of election officials. Free drinks and light bites set a casual backdrop for civic conversation and connection.
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Civic talk and reception on elections after natural disasters, highlighting North Carolina communities and election officials’ resilience. Mingle at a downtown tavern with complimentary drinks and light bites while discussing preparedness and democratic continuity.

Civic talk and reception on elections after natural disasters, highlighting North Carolina communities and election officials’ resilience. Mingle at a downtown tavern with complimentary drinks and light bites while discussing preparedness and democratic continuity.
Civic talk and reception on elections after natural disasters, highlighting North Carolina communities and election officials’ resilience. Mingle at a downtown tavern with complimentary drinks and light bites while discussing preparedness and democratic continuity.

Meaningful conversation and guided reflection around the two year storm anniversary, with space to process grief, trauma, and stress in a supportive community setting. A 6 PM listening circle invites sharing what keeps you moving forward plus practical resilience tools.

Meaningful conversation and guided reflection around the two year storm anniversary, with space to process grief, trauma, and stress in a supportive community setting. A 6 PM listening circle invites sharing what keeps you moving forward plus practical resilience tools.
Meaningful conversation and guided reflection around the two year storm anniversary, with space to process grief, trauma, and stress in a supportive community setting. A 6 PM listening circle invites sharing what keeps you moving forward plus practical resilience tools.
Facilitated Climate Justice Cafe conversation centered on voting, civic engagement, and community power in a changing world. Expect a guided discussion circle with practical, locally grounded ways to take action and stay involved.
Facilitated Climate Justice Cafe conversation centered on voting, civic engagement, and community power in a changing world. Expect a guided discussion circle with practical, locally grounded ways to take action and stay involved.
Facilitated Climate Justice Cafe conversation centered on voting, civic engagement, and community power in a changing world. Expect a guided discussion circle with practical, locally grounded ways to take action and stay involved.

Craft beer and casual conversation spotlight the hidden work of North Carolina water professionals, underscoring how clean, reliable water powers every pint. Includes one drink token and one food token, with ReWild AVL on site for habitat restoration and wildlife protection info.

Craft beer and casual conversation spotlight the hidden work of North Carolina water professionals, underscoring how clean, reliable water powers every pint. Includes one drink token and one food token, with ReWild AVL on site for habitat restoration and wildlife protection info.
Craft beer and casual conversation spotlight the hidden work of North Carolina water professionals, underscoring how clean, reliable water powers every pint. Includes one drink token and one food token, with ReWild AVL on site for habitat restoration and wildlife protection info.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.
Local leaders and mapping professionals unpack floodplain changes, FEMA map updates, and what they mean for property risk and rebuilding decisions. A community-focused discussion aimed at recovery planning and long-term climate resilience.

Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.

Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.

Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.

Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.
Nonpartisan voter education workshop breaking down the fall ballot, from local races to what each office actually does. Walk through bonds and ballot amendments so you know what to expect before voting.

A supportive two-year anniversary gathering centered on grief processing, trauma informed conversation, and practical stress navigation tools after the storm. Wrap up with a brief community art therapy activity in a riverside lodge setting, free for WNC residents.

A supportive two-year anniversary gathering centered on grief processing, trauma informed conversation, and practical stress navigation tools after the storm. Wrap up with a brief community art therapy activity in a riverside lodge setting, free for WNC residents.
A supportive two-year anniversary gathering centered on grief processing, trauma informed conversation, and practical stress navigation tools after the storm. Wrap up with a brief community art therapy activity in a riverside lodge setting, free for WNC residents.

Facilitated community reflection and conversation centered on the two year storm anniversary, creating space to process grief, stress, and complex emotions. Practical trauma informed tools support nervous system regulation, resilience, and reconnection in a quiet library setting.

Facilitated community reflection and conversation centered on the two year storm anniversary, creating space to process grief, stress, and complex emotions. Practical trauma informed tools support nervous system regulation, resilience, and reconnection in a quiet library setting.
Facilitated community reflection and conversation centered on the two year storm anniversary, creating space to process grief, stress, and complex emotions. Practical trauma informed tools support nervous system regulation, resilience, and reconnection in a quiet library setting.

A beer-centered community fundraiser highlighting the link between clean water access and brewing. Expect donation-driven socializing and advocacy-forward messaging with proceeds supporting water-related causes.

A beer-centered community fundraiser highlighting the link between clean water access and brewing. Expect donation-driven socializing and advocacy-forward messaging with proceeds supporting water-related causes.
A beer-centered community fundraiser highlighting the link between clean water access and brewing. Expect donation-driven socializing and advocacy-forward messaging with proceeds supporting water-related causes.

Practical harm reduction training focused on overdose prevention, stigma reduction, and connecting people to local addiction and recovery resources. Discussion centers on how public libraries can respond with safer services, referrals, and community support.

Practical harm reduction training focused on overdose prevention, stigma reduction, and connecting people to local addiction and recovery resources. Discussion centers on how public libraries can respond with safer services, referrals, and community support.
Practical harm reduction training focused on overdose prevention, stigma reduction, and connecting people to local addiction and recovery resources. Discussion centers on how public libraries can respond with safer services, referrals, and community support.

Community conversation circle centered on climate justice, voting, and civic engagement, with a talk and facilitated discussion led by speaker Jake Quinn. Expect relationship-building, local action planning, and practical next steps for collective change.

Community conversation circle centered on climate justice, voting, and civic engagement, with a talk and facilitated discussion led by speaker Jake Quinn. Expect relationship-building, local action planning, and practical next steps for collective change.
Community conversation circle centered on climate justice, voting, and civic engagement, with a talk and facilitated discussion led by speaker Jake Quinn. Expect relationship-building, local action planning, and practical next steps for collective change.

Hands-on litter pickup focused on keeping trash out of Asheville’s waterways, followed by a casual hangout at a local brewery. Biweekly Asheville GreenWorks cleanup builds climate-resilient neighborhoods and healthier habitat for wildlife and neighbors alike.

Hands-on litter pickup focused on keeping trash out of Asheville’s waterways, followed by a casual hangout at a local brewery. Biweekly Asheville GreenWorks cleanup builds climate-resilient neighborhoods and healthier habitat for wildlife and neighbors alike.
Hands-on litter pickup focused on keeping trash out of Asheville’s waterways, followed by a casual hangout at a local brewery. Biweekly Asheville GreenWorks cleanup builds climate-resilient neighborhoods and healthier habitat for wildlife and neighbors alike.
Historian-guided walk through downtown Asheville, weaving local stories, landmarks, and architectural context into an easygoing evening outing. Starts at a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop and is hosted by TriangleWalkingTours.com.
Historian-guided walk through downtown Asheville, weaving local stories, landmarks, and architectural context into an easygoing evening outing. Starts at a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop and is hosted by TriangleWalkingTours.com.
Historian-guided walk through downtown Asheville, weaving local stories, landmarks, and architectural context into an easygoing evening outing. Starts at a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop and is hosted by TriangleWalkingTours.com.
A standup showcase in a brewery taproom doubles as a tribute to Hurricane Helene, mixing sharp punchlines with heartfelt community reflection. Expect a lively night of Asheville comedians celebrating local resilience and togetherness.
A standup showcase in a brewery taproom doubles as a tribute to Hurricane Helene, mixing sharp punchlines with heartfelt community reflection. Expect a lively night of Asheville comedians celebrating local resilience and togetherness.
A standup showcase in a brewery taproom doubles as a tribute to Hurricane Helene, mixing sharp punchlines with heartfelt community reflection. Expect a lively night of Asheville comedians celebrating local resilience and togetherness.

Stand-up sets in a riverfront brewery taproom with a tribute focus and fundraiser energy. A community-minded night that blends laughs with support for Helene-related recovery efforts.

Stand-up sets in a riverfront brewery taproom with a tribute focus and fundraiser energy. A community-minded night that blends laughs with support for Helene-related recovery efforts.
Stand-up sets in a riverfront brewery taproom with a tribute focus and fundraiser energy. A community-minded night that blends laughs with support for Helene-related recovery efforts.

A reflective community gathering centered on shared experiences and practical resilience tools for navigating uncertainty. Expect facilitated conversation, gentle grounding practices, and space to connect quietly with others in Black Mountain.

A reflective community gathering centered on shared experiences and practical resilience tools for navigating uncertainty. Expect facilitated conversation, gentle grounding practices, and space to connect quietly with others in Black Mountain.
A reflective community gathering centered on shared experiences and practical resilience tools for navigating uncertainty. Expect facilitated conversation, gentle grounding practices, and space to connect quietly with others in Black Mountain.

A communal Sunday supper centered on resilience, pairing a shared table meal with heartfelt personal stories and conversation. Expect an intimate, reflective gathering designed for connection and mutual support over comfort-focused dishes.

A communal Sunday supper centered on resilience, pairing a shared table meal with heartfelt personal stories and conversation. Expect an intimate, reflective gathering designed for connection and mutual support over comfort-focused dishes.
A communal Sunday supper centered on resilience, pairing a shared table meal with heartfelt personal stories and conversation. Expect an intimate, reflective gathering designed for connection and mutual support over comfort-focused dishes.

A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.

A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
A moderated city council candidate forum centered on Asheville transportation and bike-friendly policy, with time for Q&A and direct conversations. Held in a casual brewery beer garden setting geared toward informed civic engagement and voter education.
An evening Sunday supper centered on resilience and community care, hosted by Black Wall Street AVL in the River Arts District. Expect a communal dinner vibe with storytelling and connection-oriented gathering energy from early evening through night.
An evening Sunday supper centered on resilience and community care, hosted by Black Wall Street AVL in the River Arts District. Expect a communal dinner vibe with storytelling and connection-oriented gathering energy from early evening through night.
An evening Sunday supper centered on resilience and community care, hosted by Black Wall Street AVL in the River Arts District. Expect a communal dinner vibe with storytelling and connection-oriented gathering energy from early evening through night.