
Resist-Connect-Rebuild: Indivisible Asheville/WNC Bimonthly Member Meeting
Unpack the 2026 voter outreach campaign with a talk by political scientist Chris Cooper on turnout strategies in a purple state, plus updates and the launch of nonpartisan WNC Votes coalition activities.
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Activists gather for a bimonthly member meeting focused on voter outreach, grassroots strategy, and opportunities to volunteer in a pivotal election year. Participants share resistance updates, brainstorm tactics, and sign up for actions.

Activists gather for a bimonthly member meeting focused on voter outreach, grassroots strategy, and opportunities to volunteer in a pivotal election year. Participants share resistance updates, brainstorm tactics, and sign up for actions.
Activists gather for a bimonthly member meeting focused on voter outreach, grassroots strategy, and opportunities to volunteer in a pivotal election year. Participants share resistance updates, brainstorm tactics, and sign up for actions.

Planned political rally and public demonstration led by Indivisible Asheville/WNC in a downtown public square; details and start time TBA, likely featuring civic speeches, grassroots organizing, and community mobilization.

Planned political rally and public demonstration led by Indivisible Asheville/WNC in a downtown public square; details and start time TBA, likely featuring civic speeches, grassroots organizing, and community mobilization.
Planned political rally and public demonstration led by Indivisible Asheville/WNC in a downtown public square; details and start time TBA, likely featuring civic speeches, grassroots organizing, and community mobilization.

Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.

Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.

Scientists and engineers present how new, cheaper renewable technologies and advancing energy storage make intermittent sources viable to replace fossil fuels, with practical international implications for decarbonization and climate hope.

Scientists and engineers present how new, cheaper renewable technologies and advancing energy storage make intermittent sources viable to replace fossil fuels, with practical international implications for decarbonization and climate hope.
Scientists and engineers present how new, cheaper renewable technologies and advancing energy storage make intermittent sources viable to replace fossil fuels, with practical international implications for decarbonization and climate hope.

Interactive, nontechnical workshop unpacking AI trajectories over the next 1–5 years and their implications for jobs, crime, regulation, and everyday life, with practical discussion and audience Q&A.

Interactive, nontechnical workshop unpacking AI trajectories over the next 1–5 years and their implications for jobs, crime, regulation, and everyday life, with practical discussion and audience Q&A.
Interactive, nontechnical workshop unpacking AI trajectories over the next 1–5 years and their implications for jobs, crime, regulation, and everyday life, with practical discussion and audience Q&A.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
AIA Western North Carolina convenes architects at Trinity Episcopal Church for a State of the State address by AIA North Carolina’s 2026 President and Executive Vice President, focusing on policy updates and professional development.
AIA Western North Carolina convenes architects at Trinity Episcopal Church for a State of the State address by AIA North Carolina’s 2026 President and Executive Vice President, focusing on policy updates and professional development.
AIA Western North Carolina convenes architects at Trinity Episcopal Church for a State of the State address by AIA North Carolina’s 2026 President and Executive Vice President, focusing on policy updates and professional development.

Informal social gathering for people who identify as nonreligious to chat, share experiences, and build local connections in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere open to newcomers and curious skeptics.

Informal social gathering for people who identify as nonreligious to chat, share experiences, and build local connections in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere open to newcomers and curious skeptics.
Informal social gathering for people who identify as nonreligious to chat, share experiences, and build local connections in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere open to newcomers and curious skeptics.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.

Interactive design and mapping session for Asheville's riverfront recovery projects, centering flood resilience, habitat restoration, and improved public access; municipal planners and community members collaborate to shape draft concepts and priorities.

Interactive design and mapping session for Asheville's riverfront recovery projects, centering flood resilience, habitat restoration, and improved public access; municipal planners and community members collaborate to shape draft concepts and priorities.
Interactive design and mapping session for Asheville's riverfront recovery projects, centering flood resilience, habitat restoration, and improved public access; municipal planners and community members collaborate to shape draft concepts and priorities.

Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.

Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.
Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.

Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.

Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.
Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.

Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.

Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.
Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.

Late night community study hall focused on Election 2026 with Chris Cooper leading a data driven discussion and strategy session; informal civic conversation for local residents to analyze candidates, policies, and turnout planning.

Late night community study hall focused on Election 2026 with Chris Cooper leading a data driven discussion and strategy session; informal civic conversation for local residents to analyze candidates, policies, and turnout planning.
Late night community study hall focused on Election 2026 with Chris Cooper leading a data driven discussion and strategy session; informal civic conversation for local residents to analyze candidates, policies, and turnout planning.

Curiosity led roundtable where attendees submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker offers opening remarks followed by open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on meaning, ethics, and lived experience.

Curiosity led roundtable where attendees submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker offers opening remarks followed by open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on meaning, ethics, and lived experience.
Curiosity led roundtable where attendees submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker offers opening remarks followed by open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on meaning, ethics, and lived experience.

Community discussions on riverfront recovery and flood resilience led by the City of Asheville, bringing residents, stakeholders, and experts together for policy feedback, setting priorities, and actionable input on riverfront revitalization.

Community discussions on riverfront recovery and flood resilience led by the City of Asheville, bringing residents, stakeholders, and experts together for policy feedback, setting priorities, and actionable input on riverfront revitalization.
Community discussions on riverfront recovery and flood resilience led by the City of Asheville, bringing residents, stakeholders, and experts together for policy feedback, setting priorities, and actionable input on riverfront revitalization.

Ken Wheatley, a former FBI agent, draws on law enforcement experience to examine mindfulness, resilience, and practical strategies for hope amid political upheaval. In-person and Zoom attendees can participate in the post-talk Q&A.

Ken Wheatley, a former FBI agent, draws on law enforcement experience to examine mindfulness, resilience, and practical strategies for hope amid political upheaval. In-person and Zoom attendees can participate in the post-talk Q&A.
Ken Wheatley, a former FBI agent, draws on law enforcement experience to examine mindfulness, resilience, and practical strategies for hope amid political upheaval. In-person and Zoom attendees can participate in the post-talk Q&A.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.

Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.