Educational Lunch & Learn: Affordable Homeownership with ABCLT (FREE)
Midday lunch and learn focused on affordable homeownership and how the Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust model works. Practical guidance for prospective buyers and locals who want to support stable community housing.
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Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Interactive lunchtime cooking demonstration focused on affordable, healthy eating habits and practical wellness routines. Learn simple strategies and meal ideas designed to help individuals and families get well, stay well, and keep everyone healthier.
Interactive lunchtime cooking demonstration focused on affordable, healthy eating habits and practical wellness routines. Learn simple strategies and meal ideas designed to help individuals and families get well, stay well, and keep everyone healthier.
Interactive lunchtime cooking demonstration focused on affordable, healthy eating habits and practical wellness routines. Learn simple strategies and meal ideas designed to help individuals and families get well, stay well, and keep everyone healthier.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.

Practical burnout prevention workshop with real life tools for managing stress, energy, and overwhelm, geared toward anyone feeling stretched thin. Casual dine and learn format at a wellness center with food provided and a supportive community vibe.

Practical burnout prevention workshop with real life tools for managing stress, energy, and overwhelm, geared toward anyone feeling stretched thin. Casual dine and learn format at a wellness center with food provided and a supportive community vibe.
Practical burnout prevention workshop with real life tools for managing stress, energy, and overwhelm, geared toward anyone feeling stretched thin. Casual dine and learn format at a wellness center with food provided and a supportive community vibe.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training focused on overdose recognition and response skills for community support. Quarterly harm reduction session available both in person and via Zoom at a local wellness center.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training focused on overdose recognition and response skills for community support. Quarterly harm reduction session available both in person and via Zoom at a local wellness center.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training focused on overdose recognition and response skills for community support. Quarterly harm reduction session available both in person and via Zoom at a local wellness center.
A live webcast career workshop focused on mastering online job applications, with practical guidance for navigating hiring portals and submitting strong materials. Recruiters from multiple organizations connect with attendees afterward for in-person follow-ups and hiring insights.
A live webcast career workshop focused on mastering online job applications, with practical guidance for navigating hiring portals and submitting strong materials. Recruiters from multiple organizations connect with attendees afterward for in-person follow-ups and hiring insights.
A live webcast career workshop focused on mastering online job applications, with practical guidance for navigating hiring portals and submitting strong materials. Recruiters from multiple organizations connect with attendees afterward for in-person follow-ups and hiring insights.
High-intermediate to advanced Spanish conversation circles led by a native speaker, focused on real dialogue and cultural exchange. Meet new people in a welcoming wellness-center setting for free, no formal lesson format.
High-intermediate to advanced Spanish conversation circles led by a native speaker, focused on real dialogue and cultural exchange. Meet new people in a welcoming wellness-center setting for free, no formal lesson format.
High-intermediate to advanced Spanish conversation circles led by a native speaker, focused on real dialogue and cultural exchange. Meet new people in a welcoming wellness-center setting for free, no formal lesson format.
A free career-focused workshop led by local author Jeff Percival, centered on practical strategies for unlocking a “combination” to successful employment. Dinner is included, creating a relaxed setting for learning and informal professional connections.
A free career-focused workshop led by local author Jeff Percival, centered on practical strategies for unlocking a “combination” to successful employment. Dinner is included, creating a relaxed setting for learning and informal professional connections.
A free career-focused workshop led by local author Jeff Percival, centered on practical strategies for unlocking a “combination” to successful employment. Dinner is included, creating a relaxed setting for learning and informal professional connections.
Hands-on vegan cooking instruction with a certified health coach focused on "food as medicine" and practical healthy meal techniques. A free monthly class geared toward building everyday plant-based skills in a wellness center setting.
Hands-on vegan cooking instruction with a certified health coach focused on "food as medicine" and practical healthy meal techniques. A free monthly class geared toward building everyday plant-based skills in a wellness center setting.
Hands-on vegan cooking instruction with a certified health coach focused on "food as medicine" and practical healthy meal techniques. A free monthly class geared toward building everyday plant-based skills in a wellness center setting.
A free, beginner-friendly yoga class led by Carrie in a calm wellness-center setting. Held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 10:30am, emphasizing accessible movement, breath, and community care.
A free, beginner-friendly yoga class led by Carrie in a calm wellness-center setting. Held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 10:30am, emphasizing accessible movement, breath, and community care.
A free, beginner-friendly yoga class led by Carrie in a calm wellness-center setting. Held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 10:30am, emphasizing accessible movement, breath, and community care.
Spanish-language herbal remedy workshop focused on easing anxiety and stress with practical home calming techniques. Hands-on learning includes take-home herb samples and guidance geared toward everyday wellness routines.
Spanish-language herbal remedy workshop focused on easing anxiety and stress with practical home calming techniques. Hands-on learning includes take-home herb samples and guidance geared toward everyday wellness routines.
Spanish-language herbal remedy workshop focused on easing anxiety and stress with practical home calming techniques. Hands-on learning includes take-home herb samples and guidance geared toward everyday wellness routines.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.

A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.
A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness-center setting. A free gathering for all caregivers to share challenges, coping tools, and community connection.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness-center setting. A free gathering for all caregivers to share challenges, coping tools, and community connection.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness-center setting. A free gathering for all caregivers to share challenges, coping tools, and community connection.
Hands-on herbal remedies workshop focused on calming the nervous system and easing everyday stress, with practical tips for creating soothing energy at home. Participants leave with herbal samples to try after class.
Hands-on herbal remedies workshop focused on calming the nervous system and easing everyday stress, with practical tips for creating soothing energy at home. Participants leave with herbal samples to try after class.
Hands-on herbal remedies workshop focused on calming the nervous system and easing everyday stress, with practical tips for creating soothing energy at home. Participants leave with herbal samples to try after class.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.
Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.
Beginner-friendly AI talk with an open Q and A where all questions are welcome and no tech experience is needed. Expect practical, confidence-building guidance on using AI and everyday technology more effectively.
Beginner-friendly AI talk with an open Q and A where all questions are welcome and no tech experience is needed. Expect practical, confidence-building guidance on using AI and everyday technology more effectively.
Beginner-friendly AI talk with an open Q and A where all questions are welcome and no tech experience is needed. Expect practical, confidence-building guidance on using AI and everyday technology more effectively.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.

Casual afternoon business mixer focused on connecting local professionals to collaborate, share referrals, and grow community ties. Hosted at a wellness and opportunity center with easy building access and a free parking lot entrance.

Casual afternoon business mixer focused on connecting local professionals to collaborate, share referrals, and grow community ties. Hosted at a wellness and opportunity center with easy building access and a free parking lot entrance.
Casual afternoon business mixer focused on connecting local professionals to collaborate, share referrals, and grow community ties. Hosted at a wellness and opportunity center with easy building access and a free parking lot entrance.
Hands-on Youth Mental Health First Aid training that equips adults to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect young people to appropriate support for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Hands-on Youth Mental Health First Aid training that equips adults to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect young people to appropriate support for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Hands-on Youth Mental Health First Aid training that equips adults to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect young people to appropriate support for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.