What Does Peace Look Like? (Free Event)
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.
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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.
A community dialogue on gender equality and policy led by Meaningful Conversations Asheville, featuring moderated discussion and local perspectives at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center; free admission with RSVP.
A community dialogue on gender equality and policy led by Meaningful Conversations Asheville, featuring moderated discussion and local perspectives at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center; free admission with RSVP.
A community dialogue on gender equality and policy led by Meaningful Conversations Asheville, featuring moderated discussion and local perspectives at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center; free admission with RSVP.

Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.

Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.

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.

Honest dialogue grounded in love and compassion focused on racial healing and authentic relationship building, with facilitated opportunities to participate or observe in monthly midday gatherings fostering empathy, accountability, and community transformation.

Honest dialogue grounded in love and compassion focused on racial healing and authentic relationship building, with facilitated opportunities to participate or observe in monthly midday gatherings fostering empathy, accountability, and community transformation.
Honest dialogue grounded in love and compassion focused on racial healing and authentic relationship building, with facilitated opportunities to participate or observe in monthly midday gatherings fostering empathy, accountability, and community transformation.

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.

Gentle, structured authentic relating exercises for 50 plus singles focused on deep listening, vulnerability, and guided partner and group activities to build connection skills and meet resonant potential matches.

Gentle, structured authentic relating exercises for 50 plus singles focused on deep listening, vulnerability, and guided partner and group activities to build connection skills and meet resonant potential matches.
Gentle, structured authentic relating exercises for 50 plus singles focused on deep listening, vulnerability, and guided partner and group activities to build connection skills and meet resonant potential matches.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

Community Black History program exploring identity and representation through student led performances, reflections, and dialogue. Hosted by the Christine W. Avery Learning Center and Asheville Peak Academy to celebrate legacy and youth futures.

Community Black History program exploring identity and representation through student led performances, reflections, and dialogue. Hosted by the Christine W. Avery Learning Center and Asheville Peak Academy to celebrate legacy and youth futures.
Community Black History program exploring identity and representation through student led performances, reflections, and dialogue. Hosted by the Christine W. Avery Learning Center and Asheville Peak Academy to celebrate legacy and youth futures.

Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.

Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.
Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.

Conversational Spanish and English practice split into 30-minute segments with speaker rotation to balance practice, guided prompts, and a supportive, low-pressure in-person meetup at One World West for all skill levels.

Conversational Spanish and English practice split into 30-minute segments with speaker rotation to balance practice, guided prompts, and a supportive, low-pressure in-person meetup at One World West for all skill levels.
Conversational Spanish and English practice split into 30-minute segments with speaker rotation to balance practice, guided prompts, and a supportive, low-pressure in-person meetup at One World West for all skill levels.

Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.

Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.

Textile installations translate incarcerated women's personal struggles into symbols of resilience, healing, empathy, and advocacy in a traveling, free exhibit hosted in partnership with a local church and community nonprofit.

Textile installations translate incarcerated women's personal struggles into symbols of resilience, healing, empathy, and advocacy in a traveling, free exhibit hosted in partnership with a local church and community nonprofit.
Textile installations translate incarcerated women's personal struggles into symbols of resilience, healing, empathy, and advocacy in a traveling, free exhibit hosted in partnership with a local church and community nonprofit.

Communal potluck dinner around an intimate table in a Zen studio, with oak roasted salmon and vegetarian dishes; bring a dish to share and respond to the prompt “What has captured your imagination lately?”.

Communal potluck dinner around an intimate table in a Zen studio, with oak roasted salmon and vegetarian dishes; bring a dish to share and respond to the prompt “What has captured your imagination lately?”.
Communal potluck dinner around an intimate table in a Zen studio, with oak roasted salmon and vegetarian dishes; bring a dish to share and respond to the prompt “What has captured your imagination lately?”.

Relaxed Saturday open house where intuitive practitioners offer tarot readings, energy healing, and guidance in a welcoming community circle; a drop in space to recharge your spirit, explore perspectives, and connect with like minded locals.

Relaxed Saturday open house where intuitive practitioners offer tarot readings, energy healing, and guidance in a welcoming community circle; a drop in space to recharge your spirit, explore perspectives, and connect with like minded locals.
Relaxed Saturday open house where intuitive practitioners offer tarot readings, energy healing, and guidance in a welcoming community circle; a drop in space to recharge your spirit, explore perspectives, and connect with like minded locals.

Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.

Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.
Docent led exploration of the museum's current featured exhibition, guiding small groups through gallery flow, close readings of significant artworks, curatorial insights, and a short Q&A to deepen visual and historical understanding.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.
Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.

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.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle creating a judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and gentle sharing. Free, facilitated session for collective resetting and connection; registration required at avl.mx/f9u.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle creating a judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and gentle sharing. Free, facilitated session for collective resetting and connection; registration required at avl.mx/f9u.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle creating a judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and gentle sharing. Free, facilitated session for collective resetting and connection; registration required at avl.mx/f9u.

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.