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Facilitated conversation exploring belonging and inclusion in American Jewish life, with panel dialogue on community building, civic justice, and practical strategies for more inclusive congregations.
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Civic town hall where District Attorney and Sheriff candidates debate public safety, criminal justice reform, and police accountability, inviting community questions and dialogue centered on Black Asheville priorities.
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Community-centered town hall fostering accountable, in-person dialogue between Black Asheville residents and City Council candidates from Cohort B at the historic YMI Cultural Center. Audience Q&A, candidate statements, and civic engagement focused on local policy priorities.

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Congressional candidates field questions in a community town hall, giving Western North Carolina voters direct Q&A on policy priorities, campaign plans, and constituent concerns at the YMI Cultural Center.

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Congressional candidates field questions in a community town hall, giving Western North Carolina voters direct Q&A on policy priorities, campaign plans, and constituent concerns at the YMI Cultural Center.

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Traditional Greek, Armenian, and Balkan circle dances weave rhythmic footwork and communal handholds into a healing evening. Simple steps welcome beginners and experienced dancers in an inclusive community gathering with a $20–40 sliding scale.

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Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
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Explore program models and enrollment steps from five public charter schools, with school representatives explaining curricular focuses, admissions timelines, and parent Q&A at a free informational forum aimed at families considering alternatives.
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Eighteen Asheville City Council candidates give one-minute introductions, then rotate through structured speed-dating small-group conversations, letting voters engage directly with contenders at Battery Park Hall in a focused pre-primary town-hall.
Eighteen Asheville City Council candidates give one-minute introductions, then rotate through structured speed-dating small-group conversations, letting voters engage directly with contenders at Battery Park Hall in a focused pre-primary town-hall.

An evening discussion exploring Buddhist perspectives on love, attachment, and difficult relationships, with practical tips and a live Q&A led by Kadam Sharon Lovich and fellow panelists over shared food.

An evening discussion exploring Buddhist perspectives on love, attachment, and difficult relationships, with practical tips and a live Q&A led by Kadam Sharon Lovich and fellow panelists over shared food.
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