
AIA WNC Presents - Community Mixer Series - A Living Archive
An in-person AIA WNC community mixer centered on story sharing and relationship-building, framed as a “living archive” of local experiences. Expect casual conversation and cross-disciplinary connections in a creative studio setting.
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Casual in-person AI roundtable with Scott Burroughs and Tim Brown, centered on open discussion, questions, and real-world use cases. A laid-back AIAWNC meetup for local professionals to connect and swap ideas about AI.

A low key evening of drinks and mingling with Asheville’s design and creative community, followed by an inside story on how Daytrip endured Hurricane Helene and rebuilt into an iconic local brand. Expect resilience focused brand storytelling and easy conversation for designers, illustrators, and marketers.

A low key evening of drinks and mingling with Asheville’s design and creative community, followed by an inside story on how Daytrip endured Hurricane Helene and rebuilt into an iconic local brand. Expect resilience focused brand storytelling and easy conversation for designers, illustrators, and marketers.
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A free monthly business mixer where local entrepreneurs and professionals trade referrals, spark collaborations, and build community connections in a casual Asheville wellness center setting.
A free monthly business mixer where local entrepreneurs and professionals trade referrals, spark collaborations, and build community connections in a casual Asheville wellness center setting.
A free monthly business mixer where local entrepreneurs and professionals trade referrals, spark collaborations, and build community connections in a casual Asheville wellness center setting.

Candid member mixer conversation on housing affordability and homelessness, blending on the ground permanent housing work with an impact investor’s view of equitable community development. Expect practical insights, local connection, and Q and A.

Candid member mixer conversation on housing affordability and homelessness, blending on the ground permanent housing work with an impact investor’s view of equitable community development. Expect practical insights, local connection, and Q and A.
Candid member mixer conversation on housing affordability and homelessness, blending on the ground permanent housing work with an impact investor’s view of equitable community development. Expect practical insights, local connection, and Q and A.

A drop in community workshop invites residents to review the final draft redesign for Charles D. Owen Park and share feedback in person. Expect project boards, design details, and civic conversation shaping next steps for the park.

A drop in community workshop invites residents to review the final draft redesign for Charles D. Owen Park and share feedback in person. Expect project boards, design details, and civic conversation shaping next steps for the park.
A drop in community workshop invites residents to review the final draft redesign for Charles D. Owen Park and share feedback in person. Expect project boards, design details, and civic conversation shaping next steps for the park.
Local food waste stakeholders gather for an after-hours networking meetup focused on practical food rescue solutions in western North Carolina. Expect toolkit-style learning, resource sharing, and connections with sustainability and food recovery partners.
Local food waste stakeholders gather for an after-hours networking meetup focused on practical food rescue solutions in western North Carolina. Expect toolkit-style learning, resource sharing, and connections with sustainability and food recovery partners.
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Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.

Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.
Real estate investors and aspiring dealmakers gather for relationship-driven networking and Asheville market talk, swapping current investing strategies and collaboration leads. Chapter-style meetup format emphasizes building connections that turn into partnerships and closed deals.

Community review session on Buncombe County’s draft Pedestrian Plan, centering a proposed walking network and 10 priority walkability projects. Residents discuss what to keep or change and give feedback that will shape the final countywide plan.

Community review session on Buncombe County’s draft Pedestrian Plan, centering a proposed walking network and 10 priority walkability projects. Residents discuss what to keep or change and give feedback that will shape the final countywide plan.
Community review session on Buncombe County’s draft Pedestrian Plan, centering a proposed walking network and 10 priority walkability projects. Residents discuss what to keep or change and give feedback that will shape the final countywide plan.

A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.

A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.
A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.

Weekly evening gathering in Swannanoa for neighbors to connect, share local resources, and offer skills or services. Open to the public and geared toward community problem solving and mutual support.

Weekly evening gathering in Swannanoa for neighbors to connect, share local resources, and offer skills or services. Open to the public and geared toward community problem solving and mutual support.
Weekly evening gathering in Swannanoa for neighbors to connect, share local resources, and offer skills or services. Open to the public and geared toward community problem solving and mutual support.

Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.

Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.
Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.
Practical training on how National Register listing differs from local historic designation, with a clear look at protections, incentives, and community impact. Ideal for property owners, advocates, and planners navigating preservation and development decisions.
Practical training on how National Register listing differs from local historic designation, with a clear look at protections, incentives, and community impact. Ideal for property owners, advocates, and planners navigating preservation and development decisions.
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Easy summer pub hang with Asheville’s young professional crowd in an offbeat downtown taproom corner takeover. Expect creative brews, casual mingling, and low pressure networking in a anything but ordinary brewery setting.

Easy summer pub hang with Asheville’s young professional crowd in an offbeat downtown taproom corner takeover. Expect creative brews, casual mingling, and low pressure networking in a anything but ordinary brewery setting.
Easy summer pub hang with Asheville’s young professional crowd in an offbeat downtown taproom corner takeover. Expect creative brews, casual mingling, and low pressure networking in a anything but ordinary brewery setting.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.

A relaxed singles mixer centered on mindfulness and authentic connection rather than speed dating or small talk. Expect grounded, present-moment conversation and like-hearted community-building in a welcoming church setting.

A relaxed singles mixer centered on mindfulness and authentic connection rather than speed dating or small talk. Expect grounded, present-moment conversation and like-hearted community-building in a welcoming church setting.
A relaxed singles mixer centered on mindfulness and authentic connection rather than speed dating or small talk. Expect grounded, present-moment conversation and like-hearted community-building in a welcoming church setting.

Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.

Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
Midday chamber meetup centered on local business connections and community collaboration. Expect introductions, resource sharing, and relationship-building among Black Mountain and Swannanoa entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.
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Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.

Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.
Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.

A facilitated small-group conversation exploring meaningful living through reflective prompts, shared stories, and practical takeaways. Designed for thoughtful connection and personal clarity in a calm, contemplative setting at Quietude in Black Mountain.

A facilitated small-group conversation exploring meaningful living through reflective prompts, shared stories, and practical takeaways. Designed for thoughtful connection and personal clarity in a calm, contemplative setting at Quietude in Black Mountain.
A facilitated small-group conversation exploring meaningful living through reflective prompts, shared stories, and practical takeaways. Designed for thoughtful connection and personal clarity in a calm, contemplative setting at Quietude in Black Mountain.