Ed Talks: Education is Freedom
Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.
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City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Nonpartisan voter registration and a clear primer on the upcoming primary elections at Biltmore Park campus, led by CCESL; attendees can ask questions, learn deadlines, and register to vote in person.
Nonpartisan voter registration and a clear primer on the upcoming primary elections at Biltmore Park campus, led by CCESL; attendees can ask questions, learn deadlines, and register to vote in person.
Nonpartisan voter registration and a clear primer on the upcoming primary elections at Biltmore Park campus, led by CCESL; attendees can ask questions, learn deadlines, and register to vote in person.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Planning, Economic Development & Environment Committee meeting at Asheville, NC featuring virtual sessions with agenda and materials and discussions on planning, economic development, and environmental issues, organized by AVL Today. Target audience: civic stakeholders and those interested in local government and education.
Planning, Economic Development & Environment Committee meeting at Asheville, NC featuring virtual sessions with agenda and materials and discussions on planning, economic development, and environmental issues, organized by AVL Today. Target audience: civic stakeholders and those interested in local government and education.
Planning, Economic Development & Environment Committee meeting at Asheville, NC featuring virtual sessions with agenda and materials and discussions on planning, economic development, and environmental issues, organized by AVL Today. Target audience: civic stakeholders and those interested in local government and education.
Hands on workshop teaching practical budgeting, debt reduction tactics, and long term investing strategies to build financial freedom; participants leave with actionable tools, templates, and community resource referrals.
Hands on workshop teaching practical budgeting, debt reduction tactics, and long term investing strategies to build financial freedom; participants leave with actionable tools, templates, and community resource referrals.
Hands on workshop teaching practical budgeting, debt reduction tactics, and long term investing strategies to build financial freedom; participants leave with actionable tools, templates, and community resource referrals.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.
Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.
Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.
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.
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.
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.
One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
Spanish language open house at the Asheville Tool Library, with bilingual staff leading hands on tool demos, membership sign ups, and resource tours in a warm, family friendly community workshop setting.
Spanish language open house at the Asheville Tool Library, with bilingual staff leading hands on tool demos, membership sign ups, and resource tours in a warm, family friendly community workshop setting.
Spanish language open house at the Asheville Tool Library, with bilingual staff leading hands on tool demos, membership sign ups, and resource tours in a warm, family friendly community workshop setting.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.
Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.
Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.
Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.
Hybrid policy roundtable convening Asheville business leaders, municipal officials, and economic experts to assess post-crisis recovery strategies, share data driven recommendations, and solicit community input through moderated discussion and Q&A; hosted by AVL Today.
Hybrid policy roundtable convening Asheville business leaders, municipal officials, and economic experts to assess post-crisis recovery strategies, share data driven recommendations, and solicit community input through moderated discussion and Q&A; hosted by AVL Today.
Hybrid policy roundtable convening Asheville business leaders, municipal officials, and economic experts to assess post-crisis recovery strategies, share data driven recommendations, and solicit community input through moderated discussion and Q&A; hosted by AVL Today.
Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Weekly Thursday meetings for structured speeches and impromptu 'table topics' practice, building leadership, confidence, and evaluation skills at the Ivy Building on AB‑Tech campus; Asheville Toastmasters Club 436 is in its 78th year.
Weekly Thursday meetings for structured speeches and impromptu 'table topics' practice, building leadership, confidence, and evaluation skills at the Ivy Building on AB‑Tech campus; Asheville Toastmasters Club 436 is in its 78th year.
Weekly Thursday meetings for structured speeches and impromptu 'table topics' practice, building leadership, confidence, and evaluation skills at the Ivy Building on AB‑Tech campus; Asheville Toastmasters Club 436 is in its 78th year.
Hands-on workshop teaching issue mapping techniques to clarify policy priorities and craft clear asks for elected officials, paired with casual coffee and bagel networking in a community-focused wellness center setting.
Hands-on workshop teaching issue mapping techniques to clarify policy priorities and craft clear asks for elected officials, paired with casual coffee and bagel networking in a community-focused wellness center setting.
Hands-on workshop teaching issue mapping techniques to clarify policy priorities and craft clear asks for elected officials, paired with casual coffee and bagel networking in a community-focused wellness center setting.