
GEN+ Holigay party
Cookie decorating, a White Elephant exchange, food, and music create a festive afternoon for LGBTQ+ community members and chosen family to connect, celebrate, and close out the year together.
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MoreA cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.

A cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.
A cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.

Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.

Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.
Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.

An upbeat tea dance brings neighbors together in a spirit of gratitude, with donations supporting Loving Food Resources and its work to serve and uplift communities across Western North Carolina.

An upbeat tea dance brings neighbors together in a spirit of gratitude, with donations supporting Loving Food Resources and its work to serve and uplift communities across Western North Carolina.
An upbeat tea dance brings neighbors together in a spirit of gratitude, with donations supporting Loving Food Resources and its work to serve and uplift communities across Western North Carolina.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
A seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.
A seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.
A seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.

A playful throwback dinner reimagines classic TV trays with homemade mini chicken and vegetable pot pies, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, creamed spinach, dinner rolls, cobbler, and brownies.

A playful throwback dinner reimagines classic TV trays with homemade mini chicken and vegetable pot pies, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, creamed spinach, dinner rolls, cobbler, and brownies.
A playful throwback dinner reimagines classic TV trays with homemade mini chicken and vegetable pot pies, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, creamed spinach, dinner rolls, cobbler, and brownies.

A cheerful holiday gathering brings children and families together for Santa photos, hot chocolate and cookies, and hands-on ornament decorating, with a playful introduction to the world of dentistry.

A cheerful holiday gathering brings children and families together for Santa photos, hot chocolate and cookies, and hands-on ornament decorating, with a playful introduction to the world of dentistry.
A cheerful holiday gathering brings children and families together for Santa photos, hot chocolate and cookies, and hands-on ornament decorating, with a playful introduction to the world of dentistry.

Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.

Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.
Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
A festive holiday social brings disco vibes, upbeat party energy, and good company together for members of the regional architecture community.
A festive holiday social brings disco vibes, upbeat party energy, and good company together for members of the regional architecture community.
A festive holiday social brings disco vibes, upbeat party energy, and good company together for members of the regional architecture community.
A warm, upbeat gathering brings people of the African diaspora together to celebrate the year’s close, connect with great people, and share good vibes in community.
A warm, upbeat gathering brings people of the African diaspora together to celebrate the year’s close, connect with great people, and share good vibes in community.
A warm, upbeat gathering brings people of the African diaspora together to celebrate the year’s close, connect with great people, and share good vibes in community.

A festive afternoon gathering brings together eight Honey Music Collective performers and special guest artists for a community-centered holiday concert.

A festive afternoon gathering brings together eight Honey Music Collective performers and special guest artists for a community-centered holiday concert.
A festive afternoon gathering brings together eight Honey Music Collective performers and special guest artists for a community-centered holiday concert.

A community Thanksgiving food drive distributes 800 turkeys and all the fixings, helping local families in need prepare a traditional holiday meal.

A community Thanksgiving food drive distributes 800 turkeys and all the fixings, helping local families in need prepare a traditional holiday meal.
A community Thanksgiving food drive distributes 800 turkeys and all the fixings, helping local families in need prepare a traditional holiday meal.

Warm coffee and conversation circle for LGBTQIA2S+ adults 50+ focused on peer support, shared learning, and practical local resources. A welcoming monthly gathering aimed at reducing isolation and uplifting community voices and legacy.

Warm coffee and conversation circle for LGBTQIA2S+ adults 50+ focused on peer support, shared learning, and practical local resources. A welcoming monthly gathering aimed at reducing isolation and uplifting community voices and legacy.
Warm coffee and conversation circle for LGBTQIA2S+ adults 50+ focused on peer support, shared learning, and practical local resources. A welcoming monthly gathering aimed at reducing isolation and uplifting community voices and legacy.
Holiday arts and crafts create a festive family outing, with timed or walk-in visits to meet Black Santa and the Clauses at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center.
Holiday arts and crafts create a festive family outing, with timed or walk-in visits to meet Black Santa and the Clauses at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center.
Holiday arts and crafts create a festive family outing, with timed or walk-in visits to meet Black Santa and the Clauses at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center.
Hands-on seasonal craftmaking anchors a family-friendly 4-H holiday gathering, with a complimentary supper and door prizes adding festive community fun for young makers and their families in Waynesville.
Hands-on seasonal craftmaking anchors a family-friendly 4-H holiday gathering, with a complimentary supper and door prizes adding festive community fun for young makers and their families in Waynesville.
Hands-on seasonal craftmaking anchors a family-friendly 4-H holiday gathering, with a complimentary supper and door prizes adding festive community fun for young makers and their families in Waynesville.

A lively end-of-session gathering celebrates Blue Ridge APA players with laughs, playful chaos, and anticipation as league competitors learn who earns a shot at the Wild Card.

A lively end-of-session gathering celebrates Blue Ridge APA players with laughs, playful chaos, and anticipation as league competitors learn who earns a shot at the Wild Card.
A lively end-of-session gathering celebrates Blue Ridge APA players with laughs, playful chaos, and anticipation as league competitors learn who earns a shot at the Wild Card.

Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.

Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Festive sweaters, drinks, photo moments, and party games set the tone for an annual holiday gathering built around lively socializing and community connection in a spirited, celebratory atmosphere.
Festive sweaters, drinks, photo moments, and party games set the tone for an annual holiday gathering built around lively socializing and community connection in a spirited, celebratory atmosphere.
Festive sweaters, drinks, photo moments, and party games set the tone for an annual holiday gathering built around lively socializing and community connection in a spirited, celebratory atmosphere.
