On-going FREE Educational Programming for WNC Residents
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
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Hands-on Narcan (naloxone) overdose response training focused on harm reduction and community safety, with options to attend in person or via Zoom. Practical skills and resources geared toward supporting people affected by opioid use.
Hands-on Narcan (naloxone) overdose response training focused on harm reduction and community safety, with options to attend in person or via Zoom. Practical skills and resources geared toward supporting people affected by opioid use.
Hands-on Narcan (naloxone) overdose response training focused on harm reduction and community safety, with options to attend in person or via Zoom. Practical skills and resources geared toward supporting people affected by opioid use.
A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms seeking calm, balance, and a sustainable self care routine. Community focused space for shared experiences, mutual support, and building a consistent practice together.
A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms seeking calm, balance, and a sustainable self care routine. Community focused space for shared experiences, mutual support, and building a consistent practice together.
A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms seeking calm, balance, and a sustainable self care routine. Community focused space for shared experiences, mutual support, and building a consistent practice together.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
An afternoon gathering centered on building hopeful, resilient community through meaningful conversation and connection. Free but ticketed for RSVP planning, hosted at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center.
An afternoon gathering centered on building hopeful, resilient community through meaningful conversation and connection. Free but ticketed for RSVP planning, hosted at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center.
An afternoon gathering centered on building hopeful, resilient community through meaningful conversation and connection. Free but ticketed for RSVP planning, hosted at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
A free online meditation webinar focused on shifting attention from fear and anxiety toward gratitude and blessings to build a more positive attitude. Expect practical spiritual guidance aimed at cultivating peace, contentment, and emotional resilience.
A free online meditation webinar focused on shifting attention from fear and anxiety toward gratitude and blessings to build a more positive attitude. Expect practical spiritual guidance aimed at cultivating peace, contentment, and emotional resilience.
A free online meditation webinar focused on shifting attention from fear and anxiety toward gratitude and blessings to build a more positive attitude. Expect practical spiritual guidance aimed at cultivating peace, contentment, and emotional resilience.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
A restorative meditation gathering for community caregivers like psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers. Centered on wellbeing and healing arts connection in a quiet, supportive space.
A restorative meditation gathering for community caregivers like psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers. Centered on wellbeing and healing arts connection in a quiet, supportive space.
A restorative meditation gathering for community caregivers like psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers. Centered on wellbeing and healing arts connection in a quiet, supportive space.
A free online meditation webinar exploring conscious awakening through natural, organic practice and self inquiry. Designed to support a spiritual quest with reflection on purpose, identity, and building inner awareness.
A free online meditation webinar exploring conscious awakening through natural, organic practice and self inquiry. Designed to support a spiritual quest with reflection on purpose, identity, and building inner awareness.
A free online meditation webinar exploring conscious awakening through natural, organic practice and self inquiry. Designed to support a spiritual quest with reflection on purpose, identity, and building inner awareness.
Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on referrals, strategic partnerships, and collaboration. Network and connect with local practitioners in a martial arts studio setting.
Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on referrals, strategic partnerships, and collaboration. Network and connect with local practitioners in a martial arts studio setting.
Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on referrals, strategic partnerships, and collaboration. Network and connect with local practitioners in a martial arts studio setting.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice centered on therapeutic journaling for stress relief and improved health outcomes. A quiet morning ritual format with guided prompts and peer-style support at a wellness center.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice centered on therapeutic journaling for stress relief and improved health outcomes. A quiet morning ritual format with guided prompts and peer-style support at a wellness center.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice centered on therapeutic journaling for stress relief and improved health outcomes. A quiet morning ritual format with guided prompts and peer-style support at a wellness center.
A Thursday night sit with 30 minutes of guided meditation, a short break, and a 30 minute dharma talk led by a teacher or facilitator. Closes with Q and A discussion and beginner friendly meditation instructions, available in person or online.
A Thursday night sit with 30 minutes of guided meditation, a short break, and a 30 minute dharma talk led by a teacher or facilitator. Closes with Q and A discussion and beginner friendly meditation instructions, available in person or online.
A Thursday night sit with 30 minutes of guided meditation, a short break, and a 30 minute dharma talk led by a teacher or facilitator. Closes with Q and A discussion and beginner friendly meditation instructions, available in person or online.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Interactive online training on simple, practical strategies for helping others after a crisis. Focuses on community leadership skills, compassionate communication, and strengthening connection and resilience during hard times.
Interactive online training on simple, practical strategies for helping others after a crisis. Focuses on community leadership skills, compassionate communication, and strengthening connection and resilience during hard times.
Interactive online training on simple, practical strategies for helping others after a crisis. Focuses on community leadership skills, compassionate communication, and strengthening connection and resilience during hard times.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
An online, free spiritual awareness webinar centered on listening with full, undivided attention in relationships. Learn a meditation technique for stilling mental chatter and strengthening focus through guided attention training.
An online, free spiritual awareness webinar centered on listening with full, undivided attention in relationships. Learn a meditation technique for stilling mental chatter and strengthening focus through guided attention training.
An online, free spiritual awareness webinar centered on listening with full, undivided attention in relationships. Learn a meditation technique for stilling mental chatter and strengthening focus through guided attention training.
Midday lunch and learn on spotting warning signs of emotional distress in adults and seniors, with practical response strategies for families and caregivers. Free registration includes lunch and a supportive community setting at a wellness center.
Midday lunch and learn on spotting warning signs of emotional distress in adults and seniors, with practical response strategies for families and caregivers. Free registration includes lunch and a supportive community setting at a wellness center.
Midday lunch and learn on spotting warning signs of emotional distress in adults and seniors, with practical response strategies for families and caregivers. Free registration includes lunch and a supportive community setting at a wellness center.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.