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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Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Expect clear instruction from an experienced facilitator plus dedicated sit time each session, with lessons that build week to week but stand alone.
Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Expect clear instruction from an experienced facilitator plus dedicated sit time each session, with lessons that build week to week but stand alone.
Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Expect clear instruction from an experienced facilitator plus dedicated sit time each session, with lessons that build week to week but stand alone.
Practical leadership workshop focused on staying resilient and clear headed under pressure, with guided discussion and tools you can apply immediately at work. Hosted in person by Thrive WNC WEN for skill building and connection with other professionals.
Practical leadership workshop focused on staying resilient and clear headed under pressure, with guided discussion and tools you can apply immediately at work. Hosted in person by Thrive WNC WEN for skill building and connection with other professionals.
Practical leadership workshop focused on staying resilient and clear headed under pressure, with guided discussion and tools you can apply immediately at work. Hosted in person by Thrive WNC WEN for skill building and connection with other professionals.
A free, evening guided meditation space created specifically for moms to build a consistent routine and deepen self care. Expect calm, supportive check ins where moms share experiences and practice balancing hectic family life together online.
A free, evening guided meditation space created specifically for moms to build a consistent routine and deepen self care. Expect calm, supportive check ins where moms share experiences and practice balancing hectic family life together online.
A free, evening guided meditation space created specifically for moms to build a consistent routine and deepen self care. Expect calm, supportive check ins where moms share experiences and practice balancing hectic family life together online.
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.
Hands-on bicycle skill share with practical riding tips and basic maintenance help like fixing flats and adjusting brakes. A community meetup at a school campus designed to build confidence for safer everyday cycling.
Hands-on bicycle skill share with practical riding tips and basic maintenance help like fixing flats and adjusting brakes. A community meetup at a school campus designed to build confidence for safer everyday cycling.
Hands-on bicycle skill share with practical riding tips and basic maintenance help like fixing flats and adjusting brakes. A community meetup at a school campus designed to build confidence for safer everyday cycling.
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 three week online webinar series unpacking the art and science of meditation for healthy living, with clear instruction and dedicated sit time each session. Focuses on identifying and removing common meditation blockages with an experienced facilitator.
A free three week online webinar series unpacking the art and science of meditation for healthy living, with clear instruction and dedicated sit time each session. Focuses on identifying and removing common meditation blockages with an experienced facilitator.
A free three week online webinar series unpacking the art and science of meditation for healthy living, with clear instruction and dedicated sit time each session. Focuses on identifying and removing common meditation blockages with an experienced facilitator.
Interactive talk exploring spiritual healing approaches for chronic pain and chronic illness, with practical insights to support a long term wellness journey. Set in a public library setting geared toward learning, reflection, and personal transformation.
Interactive talk exploring spiritual healing approaches for chronic pain and chronic illness, with practical insights to support a long term wellness journey. Set in a public library setting geared toward learning, reflection, and personal transformation.
Interactive talk exploring spiritual healing approaches for chronic pain and chronic illness, with practical insights to support a long term wellness journey. Set in a public library setting geared toward learning, reflection, and personal transformation.
A relaxing, informative webinar exploring a simple meditation technique for reconnecting with your true nature and cultivating inner peace. Focus centers on personal transformation through spiritual love and wisdom with guided instruction and reflection.
A relaxing, informative webinar exploring a simple meditation technique for reconnecting with your true nature and cultivating inner peace. Focus centers on personal transformation through spiritual love and wisdom with guided instruction and reflection.
A relaxing, informative webinar exploring a simple meditation technique for reconnecting with your true nature and cultivating inner peace. Focus centers on personal transformation through spiritual love and wisdom with guided instruction and reflection.
An open house welcoming the public to explore the space at 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd with casual drop-in vibes and community connection. Come by to meet people, ask questions, and get a feel for what’s offered on site.
An open house welcoming the public to explore the space at 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd with casual drop-in vibes and community connection. Come by to meet people, ask questions, and get a feel for what’s offered on site.
An open house welcoming the public to explore the space at 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd with casual drop-in vibes and community connection. Come by to meet people, ask questions, and get a feel for what’s offered on site.
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.
Guided stillness and reflective teaching explore life purpose, meaning, and connecting with inner light and divine consciousness. A free online webinar geared toward spiritual seekers questioning routine and wanting deeper clarity.
Guided stillness and reflective teaching explore life purpose, meaning, and connecting with inner light and divine consciousness. A free online webinar geared toward spiritual seekers questioning routine and wanting deeper clarity.
Guided stillness and reflective teaching explore life purpose, meaning, and connecting with inner light and divine consciousness. A free online webinar geared toward spiritual seekers questioning routine and wanting deeper clarity.
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.
Free disc golf instruction at Buncombe County Sports Park with separate youth (middle and high school) and adult sessions. Covers throwing and gameplay fundamentals in a welcoming, first time to intermediate friendly outdoor setting with a required parks waiver.
Free disc golf instruction at Buncombe County Sports Park with separate youth (middle and high school) and adult sessions. Covers throwing and gameplay fundamentals in a welcoming, first time to intermediate friendly outdoor setting with a required parks waiver.
Free disc golf instruction at Buncombe County Sports Park with separate youth (middle and high school) and adult sessions. Covers throwing and gameplay fundamentals in a welcoming, first time to intermediate friendly outdoor setting with a required parks waiver.
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.
Weekly mindfulness practice with Asheville Insight Meditation, available in person at 85 Weaverville Road or via Zoom. A quiet, community-centered sit oriented toward insight meditation and ongoing spiritual support.
Weekly mindfulness practice with Asheville Insight Meditation, available in person at 85 Weaverville Road or via Zoom. A quiet, community-centered sit oriented toward insight meditation and ongoing spiritual support.
Weekly mindfulness practice with Asheville Insight Meditation, available in person at 85 Weaverville Road or via Zoom. A quiet, community-centered sit oriented toward insight meditation and ongoing spiritual support.
A community food give away with healthy grocery staples for anyone who needs them, plus opportunities to lend a hand distributing items and connecting neighbors with local resources.
A community food give away with healthy grocery staples for anyone who needs them, plus opportunities to lend a hand distributing items and connecting neighbors with local resources.
A community food give away with healthy grocery staples for anyone who needs them, plus opportunities to lend a hand distributing items and connecting neighbors with local resources.
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.
A 30 minute guided meditation followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and an open Q and A discussion with a teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions and a quiet, respectful hybrid in person or online format.
A 30 minute guided meditation followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and an open Q and A discussion with a teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions and a quiet, respectful hybrid in person or online format.
A 30 minute guided meditation followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and an open Q and A discussion with a teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions and a quiet, respectful hybrid in person or online format.