
EmBark Orientation | July 11
A required UNC Asheville orientation session that blends campus tours, student meetups, and practical info to kick off the Bulldog experience. Expect resource connections, Q and A, and community building for first year and transfer students.
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A required UNC Asheville orientation that helps incoming first year and transfer students get settled through peer connections, campus resource introductions, and essential start of semester information. Expect Q and A time, registration steps, and community building before classes begin.

A required UNC Asheville orientation that helps incoming first year and transfer students get settled through peer connections, campus resource introductions, and essential start of semester information. Expect Q and A time, registration steps, and community building before classes begin.
A required UNC Asheville orientation that helps incoming first year and transfer students get settled through peer connections, campus resource introductions, and essential start of semester information. Expect Q and A time, registration steps, and community building before classes begin.

Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.

Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.

Grand opening open house at a new animal urgent care clinic with staff meet and greets and guided tours of the facility. Drop in for a first look at the space built for Asheville pet owners and their animals.

Grand opening open house at a new animal urgent care clinic with staff meet and greets and guided tours of the facility. Drop in for a first look at the space built for Asheville pet owners and their animals.
Grand opening open house at a new animal urgent care clinic with staff meet and greets and guided tours of the facility. Drop in for a first look at the space built for Asheville pet owners and their animals.

A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.

A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.
A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.

A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.
A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.

Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.

Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.
Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.

A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.

A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.

A summer exhibition opening reception in a contemporary Asheville gallery with new works on view and casual mingling. Expect a social art night for collectors, curious browsers, and locals connecting over fresh gallery walls.

A summer exhibition opening reception in a contemporary Asheville gallery with new works on view and casual mingling. Expect a social art night for collectors, curious browsers, and locals connecting over fresh gallery walls.
A summer exhibition opening reception in a contemporary Asheville gallery with new works on view and casual mingling. Expect a social art night for collectors, curious browsers, and locals connecting over fresh gallery walls.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.
Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.

A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.
A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.

A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.

A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.
A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.

Nonpartisan door to door canvassing focused on voter outreach and turnout in Western North Carolina. Meet at Westwood Cohousing Development for a community powered shift supporting informed local election participation.

Nonpartisan door to door canvassing focused on voter outreach and turnout in Western North Carolina. Meet at Westwood Cohousing Development for a community powered shift supporting informed local election participation.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing focused on voter outreach and turnout in Western North Carolina. Meet at Westwood Cohousing Development for a community powered shift supporting informed local election participation.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.

Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.
Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.

Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.

Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.

Casual bilingual conversation rounds with 30 minutes of English and 30 minutes of Spanish, with rotations to balance partners as needed. A friendly meetup for practicing speaking and listening skills with locals and newcomers alike.

Casual bilingual conversation rounds with 30 minutes of English and 30 minutes of Spanish, with rotations to balance partners as needed. A friendly meetup for practicing speaking and listening skills with locals and newcomers alike.
Casual bilingual conversation rounds with 30 minutes of English and 30 minutes of Spanish, with rotations to balance partners as needed. A friendly meetup for practicing speaking and listening skills with locals and newcomers alike.