
Sacred Anarchy Book Club
Community-led discussion blending political theory with magic, animism, and spirituality as tools for personal transformation and collective liberation. August’s reading focuses on "Racism as Zoological Witchcraft" and the histories of suppressed ideas.
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A virtual author conversation with Ashanti O. Alston and co editor William C. Anderson celebrating a new collection of essays, interviews, and speeches. Discussion spans Black Panther legacy, Black anarchism, feminism, Zapatista rebellion, psychology, and political prisoner support.

A virtual author conversation with Ashanti O. Alston and co editor William C. Anderson celebrating a new collection of essays, interviews, and speeches. Discussion spans Black Panther legacy, Black anarchism, feminism, Zapatista rebellion, psychology, and political prisoner support.
A virtual author conversation with Ashanti O. Alston and co editor William C. Anderson celebrating a new collection of essays, interviews, and speeches. Discussion spans Black Panther legacy, Black anarchism, feminism, Zapatista rebellion, psychology, and political prisoner support.

Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, workplace organizing, and cross-industry solidarity. Expect practical skill-building discussions on pressing worker issues and coordinated action planning in a recurring monthly meetup format.

Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, workplace organizing, and cross-industry solidarity. Expect practical skill-building discussions on pressing worker issues and coordinated action planning in a recurring monthly meetup format.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, workplace organizing, and cross-industry solidarity. Expect practical skill-building discussions on pressing worker issues and coordinated action planning in a recurring monthly meetup format.
A free community discussion on the spirituality of depolarization, centered on bridging divides and cultivating understanding across differences. Expect thoughtful dialogue and reflective conversation in a Southside community center setting.
A free community discussion on the spirituality of depolarization, centered on bridging divides and cultivating understanding across differences. Expect thoughtful dialogue and reflective conversation in a Southside community center setting.
A free community discussion on the spirituality of depolarization, centered on bridging divides and cultivating understanding across differences. Expect thoughtful dialogue and reflective conversation in a Southside community center setting.

Roundtable philosophy and spirituality discussion where attendees submit real-life questions, vote on one prompt, and unpack it together through open dialogue. A curious, nonjudgmental meetup focused on shared reflection and practical insight.

Roundtable philosophy and spirituality discussion where attendees submit real-life questions, vote on one prompt, and unpack it together through open dialogue. A curious, nonjudgmental meetup focused on shared reflection and practical insight.
Roundtable philosophy and spirituality discussion where attendees submit real-life questions, vote on one prompt, and unpack it together through open dialogue. A curious, nonjudgmental meetup focused on shared reflection and practical insight.

Consent-based platonic cuddle space centered on non-sexual touch, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. A supportive, ticketed gathering for like-minded locals to explore safe intimacy and nervous-system soothing connection.

Consent-based platonic cuddle space centered on non-sexual touch, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. A supportive, ticketed gathering for like-minded locals to explore safe intimacy and nervous-system soothing connection.
Consent-based platonic cuddle space centered on non-sexual touch, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. A supportive, ticketed gathering for like-minded locals to explore safe intimacy and nervous-system soothing connection.

A weekly evening community meeting where neighbors connect, share local resources, and offer services in a welcoming public forum. Ideal for staying informed, building mutual aid networks, and meeting people in the Swannanoa area.

A weekly evening community meeting where neighbors connect, share local resources, and offer services in a welcoming public forum. Ideal for staying informed, building mutual aid networks, and meeting people in the Swannanoa area.
A weekly evening community meeting where neighbors connect, share local resources, and offer services in a welcoming public forum. Ideal for staying informed, building mutual aid networks, and meeting people in the Swannanoa area.

Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.

Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.

A reflective community conversation on whether any job can align with spiritual purpose, focusing on the why and how behind daily work rather than titles or status. Expect thoughtful prompts, personal stories, and practical mindset shifts.

A reflective community conversation on whether any job can align with spiritual purpose, focusing on the why and how behind daily work rather than titles or status. Expect thoughtful prompts, personal stories, and practical mindset shifts.
A reflective community conversation on whether any job can align with spiritual purpose, focusing on the why and how behind daily work rather than titles or status. Expect thoughtful prompts, personal stories, and practical mindset shifts.

Weekly Wednesday morning circle for spiritual kinksters and kink curious seekers exploring sacred sexuality, shadow work, and healing desire. Expect an intimate, consent aware discussion circle for witches, lovers, and community connection.

Weekly Wednesday morning circle for spiritual kinksters and kink curious seekers exploring sacred sexuality, shadow work, and healing desire. Expect an intimate, consent aware discussion circle for witches, lovers, and community connection.
Weekly Wednesday morning circle for spiritual kinksters and kink curious seekers exploring sacred sexuality, shadow work, and healing desire. Expect an intimate, consent aware discussion circle for witches, lovers, and community connection.
Late-night men’s fire circle centered on discovery, connection, and renewal around an open flame in Rocky Hollow. Expect grounded ritual, candid sharing, and community bonding in an outdoor setting in Weaverville.
Late-night men’s fire circle centered on discovery, connection, and renewal around an open flame in Rocky Hollow. Expect grounded ritual, candid sharing, and community bonding in an outdoor setting in Weaverville.
Late-night men’s fire circle centered on discovery, connection, and renewal around an open flame in Rocky Hollow. Expect grounded ritual, candid sharing, and community bonding in an outdoor setting in Weaverville.

Consent-centered cuddle workshop with guided verbal check-ins, boundary setting, and practice giving and receiving a clear “no.” A sweet, welcoming space for platonic touch, connection, and community.

Consent-centered cuddle workshop with guided verbal check-ins, boundary setting, and practice giving and receiving a clear “no.” A sweet, welcoming space for platonic touch, connection, and community.
Consent-centered cuddle workshop with guided verbal check-ins, boundary setting, and practice giving and receiving a clear “no.” A sweet, welcoming space for platonic touch, connection, and community.

Local makers and mystical practitioners fill a West Asheville metaphysical shop with vendor booths, magical supplies, and feline themed curios. Browse the market, cuddle cats in the lounge, and end the afternoon with an intuitive reading.

Local makers and mystical practitioners fill a West Asheville metaphysical shop with vendor booths, magical supplies, and feline themed curios. Browse the market, cuddle cats in the lounge, and end the afternoon with an intuitive reading.
Local makers and mystical practitioners fill a West Asheville metaphysical shop with vendor booths, magical supplies, and feline themed curios. Browse the market, cuddle cats in the lounge, and end the afternoon with an intuitive reading.

A reflective group conversation on inherited religion versus personally discovered faith, inviting questions, doubt, and honest dialogue about spirituality across cultures and history. Geared toward seekers who want thoughtful discussion in a community center setting.

A reflective group conversation on inherited religion versus personally discovered faith, inviting questions, doubt, and honest dialogue about spirituality across cultures and history. Geared toward seekers who want thoughtful discussion in a community center setting.
A reflective group conversation on inherited religion versus personally discovered faith, inviting questions, doubt, and honest dialogue about spirituality across cultures and history. Geared toward seekers who want thoughtful discussion in a community center setting.

An evening talk and group discussion on “Building a New Earth,” exploring consciousness, spiritual growth, and practical community-minded change. Expect reflective conversation, big-picture ideas, and a supportive New Thought-style gathering.

An evening talk and group discussion on “Building a New Earth,” exploring consciousness, spiritual growth, and practical community-minded change. Expect reflective conversation, big-picture ideas, and a supportive New Thought-style gathering.
An evening talk and group discussion on “Building a New Earth,” exploring consciousness, spiritual growth, and practical community-minded change. Expect reflective conversation, big-picture ideas, and a supportive New Thought-style gathering.

Thought-provoking group discussion of books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, blending current events with historical context. A daytime library meetup for engaged readers who want deeper global perspective and conversation.

Thought-provoking group discussion of books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, blending current events with historical context. A daytime library meetup for engaged readers who want deeper global perspective and conversation.
Thought-provoking group discussion of books on international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, blending current events with historical context. A daytime library meetup for engaged readers who want deeper global perspective and conversation.

An intentional Virgo season ritual centered on sun sign energetics, personal intention setting, and discussion of current astrological transits with optional birth chart insights. Grounding and body based practices unfold outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.

An intentional Virgo season ritual centered on sun sign energetics, personal intention setting, and discussion of current astrological transits with optional birth chart insights. Grounding and body based practices unfold outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.
An intentional Virgo season ritual centered on sun sign energetics, personal intention setting, and discussion of current astrological transits with optional birth chart insights. Grounding and body based practices unfold outdoors in the Asheville Botanical Garden.

A weekly online restorative circle centered on breath, self care, and shared practice in community, led by Black facilitators. Created specifically for people who identify as Black or African American seeking grounding and mutual support.

A weekly online restorative circle centered on breath, self care, and shared practice in community, led by Black facilitators. Created specifically for people who identify as Black or African American seeking grounding and mutual support.
A weekly online restorative circle centered on breath, self care, and shared practice in community, led by Black facilitators. Created specifically for people who identify as Black or African American seeking grounding and mutual support.

Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.

Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.
Morning book discussion circle meeting monthly at Pack Memorial Library, with welcoming conversation around a rotating mix of genres. A relaxed, newcomer friendly gathering geared toward readers who enjoy shared reflection and community connection.

Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.

Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.

A supportive circle for intuitive and psychic exploration with group meditation and gentle sharing of energetic gifts. Gather in a safe, open minded space designed to welcome beginners and encourage community support and practice.

A supportive circle for intuitive and psychic exploration with group meditation and gentle sharing of energetic gifts. Gather in a safe, open minded space designed to welcome beginners and encourage community support and practice.
A supportive circle for intuitive and psychic exploration with group meditation and gentle sharing of energetic gifts. Gather in a safe, open minded space designed to welcome beginners and encourage community support and practice.