
Helene Anniversary: Reflect & Reconnect
A supportive two-year anniversary gathering centered on grief processing, trauma informed conversation, and practical stress navigation tools after the storm. Wrap up with a brief community art therapy activity in a riverside lodge setting, free for WNC residents.
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Facilitated community reflection and conversation centered on the two year storm anniversary, creating space to process grief, stress, and complex emotions. Practical trauma informed tools support nervous system regulation, resilience, and reconnection in a quiet library setting.

Facilitated community reflection and conversation centered on the two year storm anniversary, creating space to process grief, stress, and complex emotions. Practical trauma informed tools support nervous system regulation, resilience, and reconnection in a quiet library setting.
Facilitated community reflection and conversation centered on the two year storm anniversary, creating space to process grief, stress, and complex emotions. Practical trauma informed tools support nervous system regulation, resilience, and reconnection in a quiet library setting.

A trauma-informed, 2-hour interactive workshop marking the two-year anniversary of Helene, blending practical coping tools with guided listening and group connection. Designed to hold space for grief and mixed emotions while fostering community understanding and hope.

A trauma-informed, 2-hour interactive workshop marking the two-year anniversary of Helene, blending practical coping tools with guided listening and group connection. Designed to hold space for grief and mixed emotions while fostering community understanding and hope.
A trauma-informed, 2-hour interactive workshop marking the two-year anniversary of Helene, blending practical coping tools with guided listening and group connection. Designed to hold space for grief and mixed emotions while fostering community understanding and hope.

Meaningful conversation and guided reflection around the two year storm anniversary, with space to process grief, trauma, and stress in a supportive community setting. A 6 PM listening circle invites sharing what keeps you moving forward plus practical resilience tools.

Meaningful conversation and guided reflection around the two year storm anniversary, with space to process grief, trauma, and stress in a supportive community setting. A 6 PM listening circle invites sharing what keeps you moving forward plus practical resilience tools.
Meaningful conversation and guided reflection around the two year storm anniversary, with space to process grief, trauma, and stress in a supportive community setting. A 6 PM listening circle invites sharing what keeps you moving forward plus practical resilience tools.

Judgment free, trauma informed reflection space marking the two year Helene anniversary, with practical tools for stress management, resilience, and burnout prevention. Community members gather to reset, learn, and process emotions together in a supportive setting.

Judgment free, trauma informed reflection space marking the two year Helene anniversary, with practical tools for stress management, resilience, and burnout prevention. Community members gather to reset, learn, and process emotions together in a supportive setting.
Judgment free, trauma informed reflection space marking the two year Helene anniversary, with practical tools for stress management, resilience, and burnout prevention. Community members gather to reset, learn, and process emotions together in a supportive setting.
A community commemoration marking two years since Hurricane Helene, centered on collective healing and recovery progress. Expect reflection, shared support, and resilience-focused connection in a town-square gathering.
A community commemoration marking two years since Hurricane Helene, centered on collective healing and recovery progress. Expect reflection, shared support, and resilience-focused connection in a town-square gathering.
A community commemoration marking two years since Hurricane Helene, centered on collective healing and recovery progress. Expect reflection, shared support, and resilience-focused connection in a town-square gathering.

Two-year remembrance of Helene with personal stories, guided reflection, and space for community connection in a church setting. Family-friendly activities and light refreshments create a supportive, intergenerational gathering.

Two-year remembrance of Helene with personal stories, guided reflection, and space for community connection in a church setting. Family-friendly activities and light refreshments create a supportive, intergenerational gathering.
Two-year remembrance of Helene with personal stories, guided reflection, and space for community connection in a church setting. Family-friendly activities and light refreshments create a supportive, intergenerational gathering.

A reflective community gathering centered on shared experiences and practical resilience tools for navigating uncertainty. Expect facilitated conversation, gentle grounding practices, and space to connect quietly with others in Black Mountain.

A reflective community gathering centered on shared experiences and practical resilience tools for navigating uncertainty. Expect facilitated conversation, gentle grounding practices, and space to connect quietly with others in Black Mountain.
A reflective community gathering centered on shared experiences and practical resilience tools for navigating uncertainty. Expect facilitated conversation, gentle grounding practices, and space to connect quietly with others in Black Mountain.

Appalachian folk sets led by Rising Appalachia blend harmony-rich vocals, layered percussion, and roots instrumentation in a brewery setting. A Hurricane Helene anniversary night centered on remembrance, resilience, and community gathering over craft beer.

Appalachian folk sets led by Rising Appalachia blend harmony-rich vocals, layered percussion, and roots instrumentation in a brewery setting. A Hurricane Helene anniversary night centered on remembrance, resilience, and community gathering over craft beer.
Appalachian folk sets led by Rising Appalachia blend harmony-rich vocals, layered percussion, and roots instrumentation in a brewery setting. A Hurricane Helene anniversary night centered on remembrance, resilience, and community gathering over craft beer.

Hands-on, therapist-led art making inside the Asheville Art Museum centered on healing, restoration, and emotional reconnection. A reflective session using simple creative prompts to support mental and emotional well being in a calm gallery atmosphere.

Hands-on, therapist-led art making inside the Asheville Art Museum centered on healing, restoration, and emotional reconnection. A reflective session using simple creative prompts to support mental and emotional well being in a calm gallery atmosphere.
Hands-on, therapist-led art making inside the Asheville Art Museum centered on healing, restoration, and emotional reconnection. A reflective session using simple creative prompts to support mental and emotional well being in a calm gallery atmosphere.

Soulful Appalachian folk and roots sets built around layered harmonies and percussive grooves in a lively brewery taproom. Anniversary gathering centered on community resilience and shared remembrance in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Soulful Appalachian folk and roots sets built around layered harmonies and percussive grooves in a lively brewery taproom. Anniversary gathering centered on community resilience and shared remembrance in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Soulful Appalachian folk and roots sets built around layered harmonies and percussive grooves in a lively brewery taproom. Anniversary gathering centered on community resilience and shared remembrance in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
An autumn equinox gathering centered on balance—welcoming light and honoring shadow through reflective ritual and contemplative practice. A calm, communal evening for intention setting, grounding, and seasonal transition in a serene retreat setting.
An autumn equinox gathering centered on balance—welcoming light and honoring shadow through reflective ritual and contemplative practice. A calm, communal evening for intention setting, grounding, and seasonal transition in a serene retreat setting.
An autumn equinox gathering centered on balance—welcoming light and honoring shadow through reflective ritual and contemplative practice. A calm, communal evening for intention setting, grounding, and seasonal transition in a serene retreat setting.
Peer-led gathering for solo agers focused on mutual support, conversation, and building lasting social connections. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a community wellness center.
Peer-led gathering for solo agers focused on mutual support, conversation, and building lasting social connections. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a community wellness center.
Peer-led gathering for solo agers focused on mutual support, conversation, and building lasting social connections. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a community wellness center.
A slow-down retreat designed to quiet a racing mind and help you “finally exhale,” using restorative practices and guided mindfulness. Set at a peaceful retreat space near Mars Hill for nervous-system reset and deep calm.
A slow-down retreat designed to quiet a racing mind and help you “finally exhale,” using restorative practices and guided mindfulness. Set at a peaceful retreat space near Mars Hill for nervous-system reset and deep calm.
A slow-down retreat designed to quiet a racing mind and help you “finally exhale,” using restorative practices and guided mindfulness. Set at a peaceful retreat space near Mars Hill for nervous-system reset and deep calm.
A research-informed therapeutic journaling session centered on expressive writing as a tool for stress relief and improved health. Set up as a calming morning ritual at a wellness center, with gentle guidance suitable for first-timers.
A research-informed therapeutic journaling session centered on expressive writing as a tool for stress relief and improved health. Set up as a calming morning ritual at a wellness center, with gentle guidance suitable for first-timers.
A research-informed therapeutic journaling session centered on expressive writing as a tool for stress relief and improved health. Set up as a calming morning ritual at a wellness center, with gentle guidance suitable for first-timers.

Stand-up sets in a riverfront brewery taproom with a tribute focus and fundraiser energy. A community-minded night that blends laughs with support for Helene-related recovery efforts.

Stand-up sets in a riverfront brewery taproom with a tribute focus and fundraiser energy. A community-minded night that blends laughs with support for Helene-related recovery efforts.
Stand-up sets in a riverfront brewery taproom with a tribute focus and fundraiser energy. A community-minded night that blends laughs with support for Helene-related recovery efforts.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.

Seasonal equinox ritual blends grounding yoga studio energy with hands-on crafting and intention setting. Expect reflective practices, simple altar style elements, and a community circle focused on balance, transition, and renewal.

Seasonal equinox ritual blends grounding yoga studio energy with hands-on crafting and intention setting. Expect reflective practices, simple altar style elements, and a community circle focused on balance, transition, and renewal.
Seasonal equinox ritual blends grounding yoga studio energy with hands-on crafting and intention setting. Expect reflective practices, simple altar style elements, and a community circle focused on balance, transition, and renewal.

A free one hour virtual training focused on practical ways for parents and caregivers to connect with kids and teens and support them through stress and tough times. Emphasizes resilience building, communication, and family coping strategies.

A free one hour virtual training focused on practical ways for parents and caregivers to connect with kids and teens and support them through stress and tough times. Emphasizes resilience building, communication, and family coping strategies.
A free one hour virtual training focused on practical ways for parents and caregivers to connect with kids and teens and support them through stress and tough times. Emphasizes resilience building, communication, and family coping strategies.
A standup showcase in a brewery taproom doubles as a tribute to Hurricane Helene, mixing sharp punchlines with heartfelt community reflection. Expect a lively night of Asheville comedians celebrating local resilience and togetherness.
A standup showcase in a brewery taproom doubles as a tribute to Hurricane Helene, mixing sharp punchlines with heartfelt community reflection. Expect a lively night of Asheville comedians celebrating local resilience and togetherness.
A standup showcase in a brewery taproom doubles as a tribute to Hurricane Helene, mixing sharp punchlines with heartfelt community reflection. Expect a lively night of Asheville comedians celebrating local resilience and togetherness.

A virtual restorative self-care circle created for people who identify as Black or African American, guided by Black facilitators in a supportive community-of-practice. Expect grounding reflection and collective care centered on resilience and empowerment.

A virtual restorative self-care circle created for people who identify as Black or African American, guided by Black facilitators in a supportive community-of-practice. Expect grounding reflection and collective care centered on resilience and empowerment.
A virtual restorative self-care circle created for people who identify as Black or African American, guided by Black facilitators in a supportive community-of-practice. Expect grounding reflection and collective care centered on resilience and empowerment.