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.
Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.
Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.
Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.
A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms to build a consistent routine and practical self care. Expect a supportive community space for sharing experiences, easing stress, and cultivating calm at home.
A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms to build a consistent routine and practical self care. Expect a supportive community space for sharing experiences, easing stress, and cultivating calm at home.
A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms to build a consistent routine and practical self care. Expect a supportive community space for sharing experiences, easing stress, and cultivating calm at home.
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.
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 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 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.
Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.
Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.
Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.
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.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.
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 30 minute guided meditation sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q and A discussion with a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner instructions included, with in person and online attendance options.
A 30 minute guided meditation sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q and A discussion with a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner instructions included, with in person and online attendance options.
A 30 minute guided meditation sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q and A discussion with a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner instructions included, with in person and online attendance options.
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.
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 community health fair with hands on wellness activities, local health resources, and a casual hangout vibe. Expect family friendly fun plus school supplies and practical information from community partners.
A community health fair with hands on wellness activities, local health resources, and a casual hangout vibe. Expect family friendly fun plus school supplies and practical information from community partners.
A community health fair with hands on wellness activities, local health resources, and a casual hangout vibe. Expect family friendly fun plus school supplies and practical information from community partners.
Month by month garden planning session covering seed starting timelines, varietal rotation, planting windows, and harvest strategies for Western North Carolina home gardens. Practical tips and Q and A in a local garden center setting.
Month by month garden planning session covering seed starting timelines, varietal rotation, planting windows, and harvest strategies for Western North Carolina home gardens. Practical tips and Q and A in a local garden center setting.
Month by month garden planning session covering seed starting timelines, varietal rotation, planting windows, and harvest strategies for Western North Carolina home gardens. Practical tips and Q and A in a local garden center setting.
A virtual restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for participants who identify as Black or African American. Expect grounding breathwork and meditative reflection in a supportive community of practice.
A virtual restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for participants who identify as Black or African American. Expect grounding breathwork and meditative reflection in a supportive community of practice.
A virtual restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for participants who identify as Black or African American. Expect grounding breathwork and meditative reflection in a supportive community of practice.
Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.
Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.
Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.