Asheville Speechcrafters - a Toastmasters Public Speaking Club
Hands-on public speaking practice through Toastmasters’ structured speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and peer feedback in a supportive weekly club; guests attend free with no preparation required, ideal for beginners and networking.
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Structured weekly Toastmasters sessions with prepared speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and timed evaluations; supportive peer feedback helps beginners and experienced speakers build confidence, public-speaking skills, and professional networking.
Structured weekly Toastmasters sessions with prepared speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and timed evaluations; supportive peer feedback helps beginners and experienced speakers build confidence, public-speaking skills, and professional networking.
Structured weekly Toastmasters sessions with prepared speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and timed evaluations; supportive peer feedback helps beginners and experienced speakers build confidence, public-speaking skills, and professional networking.
Weekly structured and impromptu public speaking practice—Table Topics, prepared speeches, and peer evaluations—designed to build leadership, poise, and confidence; historic 78-year club meets in a college conference room.
Weekly structured and impromptu public speaking practice—Table Topics, prepared speeches, and peer evaluations—designed to build leadership, poise, and confidence; historic 78-year club meets in a college conference room.
Weekly structured and impromptu public speaking practice—Table Topics, prepared speeches, and peer evaluations—designed to build leadership, poise, and confidence; historic 78-year club meets in a college conference room.
Conversational Japanese practice with timed all Japanese speaking rounds, live translation support for beginners, and encouraged self introductions; learners and native speakers meet informally for cooperative language exchange.
Conversational Japanese practice with timed all Japanese speaking rounds, live translation support for beginners, and encouraged self introductions; learners and native speakers meet informally for cooperative language exchange.
Conversational Japanese practice with timed all Japanese speaking rounds, live translation support for beginners, and encouraged self introductions; learners and native speakers meet informally for cooperative language exchange.
Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.
Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.
Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
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.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.
Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.
Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.
Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.
Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.
Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Tabletop flick-and-strike crokinole nights in a local taproom, with quick-to-learn rules, friendly competition, and club players guiding beginners through precision flicks and strategy over pints.
Tabletop flick-and-strike crokinole nights in a local taproom, with quick-to-learn rules, friendly competition, and club players guiding beginners through precision flicks and strategy over pints.
Tabletop flick-and-strike crokinole nights in a local taproom, with quick-to-learn rules, friendly competition, and club players guiding beginners through precision flicks and strategy over pints.
Informal secular meetup for nonbelievers to chat and connect in a friendly, low key discussion circle; open to skeptics, humanists, and freethinkers seeking community and conversation.
Informal secular meetup for nonbelievers to chat and connect in a friendly, low key discussion circle; open to skeptics, humanists, and freethinkers seeking community and conversation.
Informal secular meetup for nonbelievers to chat and connect in a friendly, low key discussion circle; open to skeptics, humanists, and freethinkers seeking community and conversation.
Gentle facilitated circle practicing deep listening and candid emotional sharing with timed exercises and a strict no-advice rule to cultivate genuine human connection in a calm, supportive group setting.
Gentle facilitated circle practicing deep listening and candid emotional sharing with timed exercises and a strict no-advice rule to cultivate genuine human connection in a calm, supportive group setting.
Gentle facilitated circle practicing deep listening and candid emotional sharing with timed exercises and a strict no-advice rule to cultivate genuine human connection in a calm, supportive group setting.
Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.
Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.
Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.
Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.
Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.
Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.
Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning Teams video networking for business professionals, focused on referral-based B2B lead generation and consistent participation; in-person meetups every 2nd Wednesday at Cornerstone Restaurant for face-to-face relationship-building, no fees.
Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning Teams video networking for business professionals, focused on referral-based B2B lead generation and consistent participation; in-person meetups every 2nd Wednesday at Cornerstone Restaurant for face-to-face relationship-building, no fees.
Weekly 90-minute Wednesday morning Teams video networking for business professionals, focused on referral-based B2B lead generation and consistent participation; in-person meetups every 2nd Wednesday at Cornerstone Restaurant for face-to-face relationship-building, no fees.
Guided group practice in attentive listening and connection, using timed exercises led by a seeker facilitator with a volunteer 'Space Owl'; conversations welcome on any topic under a strict non-advice covenant to foster genuine presence.
Guided group practice in attentive listening and connection, using timed exercises led by a seeker facilitator with a volunteer 'Space Owl'; conversations welcome on any topic under a strict non-advice covenant to foster genuine presence.
Guided group practice in attentive listening and connection, using timed exercises led by a seeker facilitator with a volunteer 'Space Owl'; conversations welcome on any topic under a strict non-advice covenant to foster genuine presence.
Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.
Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.
Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.