
Race Unity Day
Interactive storytelling on the Cemetery Remembrance Project with Phyllis Utley, highlighting local history and remembrance. Potluck lunch and facilitated discussion follow in a community center setting, with families welcome.
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Juneteenth remembrance and celebration centered on Black Asheville history and community pride. Expect an evening of honoring, reflection, and shared stories at a neighborhood community center gathering.

Juneteenth remembrance and celebration centered on Black Asheville history and community pride. Expect an evening of honoring, reflection, and shared stories at a neighborhood community center gathering.
Juneteenth remembrance and celebration centered on Black Asheville history and community pride. Expect an evening of honoring, reflection, and shared stories at a neighborhood community center gathering.

Memorial program honoring slain civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, paired with a documentary debut on the MLK Association’s local impact. Expect Asheville history centered on Dr. Oralene Simmons and the Asheville Prayer Breakfast.

Memorial program honoring slain civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, paired with a documentary debut on the MLK Association’s local impact. Expect Asheville history centered on Dr. Oralene Simmons and the Asheville Prayer Breakfast.
Memorial program honoring slain civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, paired with a documentary debut on the MLK Association’s local impact. Expect Asheville history centered on Dr. Oralene Simmons and the Asheville Prayer Breakfast.

A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.

A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.
A guided group conversation tackles the modern crisis of truthfulness, exploring how people with diverse perspectives can build shared criteria for what’s true beyond tradition, superstition, and personal belief. Expect reflective dialogue and community listening.

Hands-on genealogy meetup focused on tracing family histories through research records and different types of genealogical evidence. Trade tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring historical context and societal changes that shaped ancestors’ lives.

Hands-on genealogy meetup focused on tracing family histories through research records and different types of genealogical evidence. Trade tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring historical context and societal changes that shaped ancestors’ lives.
Hands-on genealogy meetup focused on tracing family histories through research records and different types of genealogical evidence. Trade tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring historical context and societal changes that shaped ancestors’ lives.

A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.

A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.
A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.

Interactive discussion on spiritual approaches to chronic pain and chronic illness, focused on transforming day to day wellness habits and mindset. Held in a public library setting with practical takeaways and supportive conversation.

Interactive discussion on spiritual approaches to chronic pain and chronic illness, focused on transforming day to day wellness habits and mindset. Held in a public library setting with practical takeaways and supportive conversation.
Interactive discussion on spiritual approaches to chronic pain and chronic illness, focused on transforming day to day wellness habits and mindset. Held in a public library setting with practical takeaways and supportive conversation.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.

Facilitated small-group dialogue creates a respectful space for courageous conversations about race, identity, and belonging. Participants practice deep listening and reflection aimed at healing, understanding, and community connection.

Facilitated small-group dialogue creates a respectful space for courageous conversations about race, identity, and belonging. Participants practice deep listening and reflection aimed at healing, understanding, and community connection.
Facilitated small-group dialogue creates a respectful space for courageous conversations about race, identity, and belonging. Participants practice deep listening and reflection aimed at healing, understanding, and community connection.
A casual walk through nursery pollinator gardens with plant picks for bees and butterflies, plus practical garden design considerations for layout, bloom timing, and habitat. Ideal for home gardeners looking for native friendly ideas and inspiration.
A casual walk through nursery pollinator gardens with plant picks for bees and butterflies, plus practical garden design considerations for layout, bloom timing, and habitat. Ideal for home gardeners looking for native friendly ideas and inspiration.
A casual walk through nursery pollinator gardens with plant picks for bees and butterflies, plus practical garden design considerations for layout, bloom timing, and habitat. Ideal for home gardeners looking for native friendly ideas and inspiration.

A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.

A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.

Practical, accessible training on what’s happening beneath the surface of conflict and how to stay connected during tough conversations at work, home, and internally. Mediator Amy Daumit guides skills for communication, repair, and relationship resilience in a supportive community setting.

Practical, accessible training on what’s happening beneath the surface of conflict and how to stay connected during tough conversations at work, home, and internally. Mediator Amy Daumit guides skills for communication, repair, and relationship resilience in a supportive community setting.
Practical, accessible training on what’s happening beneath the surface of conflict and how to stay connected during tough conversations at work, home, and internally. Mediator Amy Daumit guides skills for communication, repair, and relationship resilience in a supportive community setting.

Storytime for families with young children inside the historic Vance house, with read alouds themed around Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. A relaxed, kid focused afternoon at a state historic site.

Storytime for families with young children inside the historic Vance house, with read alouds themed around Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. A relaxed, kid focused afternoon at a state historic site.
Storytime for families with young children inside the historic Vance house, with read alouds themed around Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. A relaxed, kid focused afternoon at a state historic site.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.

A guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.

A guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.
A guided pollinator safari through the Asheville Botanical Garden with naturalist Florrie Funk, focusing on bees, butterflies, and native plants in bloom. Expect an easy-paced outdoor walk with hands-on nature interpretation and garden ecology insights.

An afternoon storytime for kids set at a historic homestead in Weaverville, blending read aloud tales with fresh air and hands on learning about local history. Ideal for families looking for a relaxed, educational outing.

An afternoon storytime for kids set at a historic homestead in Weaverville, blending read aloud tales with fresh air and hands on learning about local history. Ideal for families looking for a relaxed, educational outing.
An afternoon storytime for kids set at a historic homestead in Weaverville, blending read aloud tales with fresh air and hands on learning about local history. Ideal for families looking for a relaxed, educational outing.
Pride Month community circle for LGBTQIA2S+ adults age 50+ centered on a shared lunch, conversation, and personal storytelling. A welcoming, no cost gathering focused on connection and mutual support in a wellness center setting.
Pride Month community circle for LGBTQIA2S+ adults age 50+ centered on a shared lunch, conversation, and personal storytelling. A welcoming, no cost gathering focused on connection and mutual support in a wellness center setting.
Pride Month community circle for LGBTQIA2S+ adults age 50+ centered on a shared lunch, conversation, and personal storytelling. A welcoming, no cost gathering focused on connection and mutual support in a wellness center setting.

A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.

A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.
A bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on county business, public agenda items, and local policy decisions. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with opportunities for civic participation and community updates.

Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.

Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted at the YMI Cultural Center with guided conversation led by the Director of Community Engagement.
A laid back roundtable dives into Asheville zoning policy and how land use decisions influence neighborhood character, development patterns, and future growth. Expect civic minded conversation and cross discipline networking in a church meeting space.
A laid back roundtable dives into Asheville zoning policy and how land use decisions influence neighborhood character, development patterns, and future growth. Expect civic minded conversation and cross discipline networking in a church meeting space.
A laid back roundtable dives into Asheville zoning policy and how land use decisions influence neighborhood character, development patterns, and future growth. Expect civic minded conversation and cross discipline networking in a church meeting space.

An uplifting Science of Mind Sunday celebration centered on inspirational teachings, music, and prayerful reflection. A welcoming spiritual community gathering designed for connection, renewal, and intention-setting.

An uplifting Science of Mind Sunday celebration centered on inspirational teachings, music, and prayerful reflection. A welcoming spiritual community gathering designed for connection, renewal, and intention-setting.
An uplifting Science of Mind Sunday celebration centered on inspirational teachings, music, and prayerful reflection. A welcoming spiritual community gathering designed for connection, renewal, and intention-setting.