Black Experience Book Club
Monthly conversational book discussions centered on African Diaspora literature, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or Noir Collective AVL, fostering community-centered dialogue.
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Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.
Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.
Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.
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.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Quiet communal reading with beer at The Whale in West Asheville; arrive at 6 for an hour of silent reading (print or headphone audiobooks) with an optional casual discussion afterward.
Quiet communal reading with beer at The Whale in West Asheville; arrive at 6 for an hour of silent reading (print or headphone audiobooks) with an optional casual discussion afterward.
Quiet communal reading with beer at The Whale in West Asheville; arrive at 6 for an hour of silent reading (print or headphone audiobooks) with an optional casual discussion afterward.
Casual drop-in stitch and chat where people with needles or hooks work on knitting and crochet projects in a community room; friendly social atmosphere welcomes all skill levels, though no formal instruction is provided.
Casual drop-in stitch and chat where people with needles or hooks work on knitting and crochet projects in a community room; friendly social atmosphere welcomes all skill levels, though no formal instruction is provided.
Casual drop-in stitch and chat where people with needles or hooks work on knitting and crochet projects in a community room; friendly social atmosphere welcomes all skill levels, though no formal instruction is provided.
Engage in close-read discussions of nonfiction on climate change, global conflicts, and cultural studies, parsing policy implications and historical context with fellow readers in the Transylvania County Library meeting room.
Engage in close-read discussions of nonfiction on climate change, global conflicts, and cultural studies, parsing policy implications and historical context with fellow readers in the Transylvania County Library meeting room.
Engage in close-read discussions of nonfiction on climate change, global conflicts, and cultural studies, parsing policy implications and historical context with fellow readers in the Transylvania County Library meeting room.
Virtual restorative sessions centering breath-based self-care and communal practice led by Black facilitators, blending guided breathwork, reflective sharing, and radical self-care tools for mutual support and political self-preservation.
Virtual restorative sessions centering breath-based self-care and communal practice led by Black facilitators, blending guided breathwork, reflective sharing, and radical self-care tools for mutual support and political self-preservation.
Virtual restorative sessions centering breath-based self-care and communal practice led by Black facilitators, blending guided breathwork, reflective sharing, and radical self-care tools for mutual support and political self-preservation.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Casual Sunday-morning coffee conversations for local non-believers, meeting at Earth Fare’s cafe for open, drop-in discussion; twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and occasional weekday brewery gatherings.
Casual Sunday-morning coffee conversations for local non-believers, meeting at Earth Fare’s cafe for open, drop-in discussion; twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and occasional weekday brewery gatherings.
Casual Sunday-morning coffee conversations for local non-believers, meeting at Earth Fare’s cafe for open, drop-in discussion; twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and occasional weekday brewery gatherings.
Close-read community discussion of Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle's WWII-era novel exploring Cherokee life, identity, and wartime memory; participant-led literary analysis with historical-context insights and small-group dialogue.
Close-read community discussion of Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle's WWII-era novel exploring Cherokee life, identity, and wartime memory; participant-led literary analysis with historical-context insights and small-group dialogue.
Close-read community discussion of Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle's WWII-era novel exploring Cherokee life, identity, and wartime memory; participant-led literary analysis with historical-context insights and small-group dialogue.
Monthly facilitated dialogue circles centered on courageous conversations for racial healing, grounded in spiritual practice; participants may actively share or quietly observe as relationships deepen and racial understanding grows.
Monthly facilitated dialogue circles centered on courageous conversations for racial healing, grounded in spiritual practice; participants may actively share or quietly observe as relationships deepen and racial understanding grows.
Monthly facilitated dialogue circles centered on courageous conversations for racial healing, grounded in spiritual practice; participants may actively share or quietly observe as relationships deepen and racial understanding grows.
Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.
Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.
Monthly neighborhood meeting focusing on local civic issues, agenda driven updates from city staff, and facilitated public comment for resident questions, project updates, and community planning.
Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.
Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.
Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.
In-depth discussion of Francis Spufford's Cahokia Jazz, a longer-than-usual historical novel, with a month-plus reading window and evening meetup in Zillicoah Beer Co.'s brewery taproom; modest Meetup contributions welcomed.
In-depth discussion of Francis Spufford's Cahokia Jazz, a longer-than-usual historical novel, with a month-plus reading window and evening meetup in Zillicoah Beer Co.'s brewery taproom; modest Meetup contributions welcomed.
In-depth discussion of Francis Spufford's Cahokia Jazz, a longer-than-usual historical novel, with a month-plus reading window and evening meetup in Zillicoah Beer Co.'s brewery taproom; modest Meetup contributions welcomed.
Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.
Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.
Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.
Gentle literary conversation exploring themes from Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, blending regional river history, environmental reflection, and personal storytelling in an intimate afternoon gathering at the Albemarle Inn.
Gentle literary conversation exploring themes from Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, blending regional river history, environmental reflection, and personal storytelling in an intimate afternoon gathering at the Albemarle Inn.
Gentle literary conversation exploring themes from Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, blending regional river history, environmental reflection, and personal storytelling in an intimate afternoon gathering at the Albemarle Inn.
Lively language enrichment lap sit story time with songs, fingerplays, and board books to boost language development for children ages 4 to 18 months; caregivers must attend and actively engage at Oakley/South Asheville Library.
Lively language enrichment lap sit story time with songs, fingerplays, and board books to boost language development for children ages 4 to 18 months; caregivers must attend and actively engage at Oakley/South Asheville Library.
Lively language enrichment lap sit story time with songs, fingerplays, and board books to boost language development for children ages 4 to 18 months; caregivers must attend and actively engage at Oakley/South Asheville Library.
Interactive half hour story time with age-appropriate read-alouds and playful early literacy activities for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years at Oakley South Asheville Library.
Interactive half hour story time with age-appropriate read-alouds and playful early literacy activities for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years at Oakley South Asheville Library.
Interactive half hour story time with age-appropriate read-alouds and playful early literacy activities for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years at Oakley South Asheville Library.
Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.
Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.
Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.
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.