
What Kind of World Do We Want to Live In? (Free Event)
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
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Facilitated community conversation exploring personal spiritual paths through guided sharing and reflective listening in a neighborhood community center; free with RSVP ticket to reserve your spot and support inclusive dialogue.
Facilitated community conversation exploring personal spiritual paths through guided sharing and reflective listening in a neighborhood community center; free with RSVP ticket to reserve your spot and support inclusive dialogue.
Facilitated community conversation exploring personal spiritual paths through guided sharing and reflective listening in a neighborhood community center; free with RSVP ticket to reserve your spot and support inclusive dialogue.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

Roundtable question-driven conversations where attendees submit and vote on puzzling philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker shares personal context before an open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on curiosity and mutual exploration.

Roundtable question-driven conversations where attendees submit and vote on puzzling philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker shares personal context before an open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on curiosity and mutual exploration.
Roundtable question-driven conversations where attendees submit and vote on puzzling philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker shares personal context before an open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on curiosity and mutual exploration.
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.

Communal potluck centered on homemade dishes—organizer brings oak roasted salmon and a vegetarian option—paired with the conversation prompt, 'What has captured your imagination lately?' Small eight person group; arrive by 6pm.

Communal potluck centered on homemade dishes—organizer brings oak roasted salmon and a vegetarian option—paired with the conversation prompt, 'What has captured your imagination lately?' Small eight person group; arrive by 6pm.
Communal potluck centered on homemade dishes—organizer brings oak roasted salmon and a vegetarian option—paired with the conversation prompt, 'What has captured your imagination lately?' Small eight person group; arrive by 6pm.

14-hour interactive resilience training that teaches the neuroscience of stress and practical, easy to use strategies for managing stress in daily life; free for WNC residents with both in person and virtual participation options.

14-hour interactive resilience training that teaches the neuroscience of stress and practical, easy to use strategies for managing stress in daily life; free for WNC residents with both in person and virtual participation options.
14-hour interactive resilience training that teaches the neuroscience of stress and practical, easy to use strategies for managing stress in daily life; free for WNC residents with both in person and virtual participation options.

Monthly facilitated dialogue for racial healing, guiding courageous conversations about race and connection in a welcoming spiritual community space; participants can engage in honest dialogue or quietly observe to deepen understanding and relationships.

Monthly facilitated dialogue for racial healing, guiding courageous conversations about race and connection in a welcoming spiritual community space; participants can engage in honest dialogue or quietly observe to deepen understanding and relationships.
Monthly facilitated dialogue for racial healing, guiding courageous conversations about race and connection in a welcoming spiritual community space; participants can engage in honest dialogue or quietly observe to deepen understanding and relationships.

Relaxed intentional evening for mindful singles to slow down and have deeper conversation in a grounded, low pressure community setting. Newcomer friendly mingling emphasizes authentic listening and connection.

Relaxed intentional evening for mindful singles to slow down and have deeper conversation in a grounded, low pressure community setting. Newcomer friendly mingling emphasizes authentic listening and connection.
Relaxed intentional evening for mindful singles to slow down and have deeper conversation in a grounded, low pressure community setting. Newcomer friendly mingling emphasizes authentic listening and connection.

Eighteen Asheville City Council candidates give one-minute introductions, then rotate through structured speed-dating small-group conversations, letting voters engage directly with contenders at Battery Park Hall in a focused pre-primary town-hall.

Eighteen Asheville City Council candidates give one-minute introductions, then rotate through structured speed-dating small-group conversations, letting voters engage directly with contenders at Battery Park Hall in a focused pre-primary town-hall.
Eighteen Asheville City Council candidates give one-minute introductions, then rotate through structured speed-dating small-group conversations, letting voters engage directly with contenders at Battery Park Hall in a focused pre-primary town-hall.

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.
Evening historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, uncovering local architecture, civic history, and hidden stories with engaging narration and an accessible pace; begins with a meetup near Patton Avenue.
Evening historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, uncovering local architecture, civic history, and hidden stories with engaging narration and an accessible pace; begins with a meetup near Patton Avenue.
Evening historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, uncovering local architecture, civic history, and hidden stories with engaging narration and an accessible pace; begins with a meetup near Patton Avenue.

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.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.
Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Casual atheist discussion group where nonreligious locals gather for friendly conversation, resource-sharing, and community-building in a public Westgate EarthFare meeting spot; all ages and newcomers welcome.

Casual atheist discussion group where nonreligious locals gather for friendly conversation, resource-sharing, and community-building in a public Westgate EarthFare meeting spot; all ages and newcomers welcome.
Casual atheist discussion group where nonreligious locals gather for friendly conversation, resource-sharing, and community-building in a public Westgate EarthFare meeting spot; all ages and newcomers welcome.

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.

Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.

Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.

Casual Sunday morning coffee conversations among like-minded non-believers, with biweekly book club evenings and monthly Wednesday brewery meetups in Hendersonville for relaxed social connection and discussion.

Casual Sunday morning coffee conversations among like-minded non-believers, with biweekly book club evenings and monthly Wednesday brewery meetups in Hendersonville for relaxed social connection and discussion.
Casual Sunday morning coffee conversations among like-minded non-believers, with biweekly book club evenings and monthly Wednesday brewery meetups in Hendersonville for relaxed social connection and discussion.

A welcoming New Moon circle with guided grounding meditation and communal intention setting for all genders, focusing on reflection, energy alignment, and monthly manifestation in a sacred, inclusive, accessible gathering space.

A welcoming New Moon circle with guided grounding meditation and communal intention setting for all genders, focusing on reflection, energy alignment, and monthly manifestation in a sacred, inclusive, accessible gathering space.
A welcoming New Moon circle with guided grounding meditation and communal intention setting for all genders, focusing on reflection, energy alignment, and monthly manifestation in a sacred, inclusive, accessible gathering space.