
Code with Asheville: Civic Transparency Workshop with Sunshine Meetings
Hands-on civic tech workshop digging into local government transparency in Western North Carolina, with practical ways to track meetings, records, and decision-making. In-person at a Fairview Rd workspace with an option to participate by video link.
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A casual co working day where you can bring your own project or plug into community efforts needing anything from emailing and data entry to hands on coding. Drop in anytime for introductions and collaborative work inside Hi Wire Brewing’s Big Top near the Guajiro Cuban food truck.

A casual co working day where you can bring your own project or plug into community efforts needing anything from emailing and data entry to hands on coding. Drop in anytime for introductions and collaborative work inside Hi Wire Brewing’s Big Top near the Guajiro Cuban food truck.
A casual co working day where you can bring your own project or plug into community efforts needing anything from emailing and data entry to hands on coding. Drop in anytime for introductions and collaborative work inside Hi Wire Brewing’s Big Top near the Guajiro Cuban food truck.

Hands-on Python workshop exploring the OpenAI API to build custom QA and chatbot tools, with networking at 5:30; suitable for beginners and experienced developers at Skyland/South Buncombe Library.

Hands-on Python workshop exploring the OpenAI API to build custom QA and chatbot tools, with networking at 5:30; suitable for beginners and experienced developers at Skyland/South Buncombe Library.
Hands-on Python workshop exploring the OpenAI API to build custom QA and chatbot tools, with networking at 5:30; suitable for beginners and experienced developers at Skyland/South Buncombe Library.

Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.

Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.
Accessible, nontechnical workshop explaining the AGI transition and its likely impacts on jobs, daily life, and policy; includes intuitive frameworks, discussion of societal risks, and practical preparedness for community members.

An evening special session of Asheville City Council focused on municipal decision making, public input, and community issues. Ideal for residents tracking local policies, budgets, and upcoming city actions.

An evening special session of Asheville City Council focused on municipal decision making, public input, and community issues. Ideal for residents tracking local policies, budgets, and upcoming city actions.
An evening special session of Asheville City Council focused on municipal decision making, public input, and community issues. Ideal for residents tracking local policies, budgets, and upcoming city actions.

Fireside-style conversation with local tech employers detailing open roles, pay ranges, benefits, and desired skills; ideal for job-seekers and bootcamp grads seeking employer insights in a casual library community room.

Fireside-style conversation with local tech employers detailing open roles, pay ranges, benefits, and desired skills; ideal for job-seekers and bootcamp grads seeking employer insights in a casual library community room.
Fireside-style conversation with local tech employers detailing open roles, pay ranges, benefits, and desired skills; ideal for job-seekers and bootcamp grads seeking employer insights in a casual library community room.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.
Hands on community workshop tackling the device gap through e waste collection, refurbishment, and free device distribution to expand digital equity in rural WNC; technical volunteers help connect residents to broadband and hardware.

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.

Laid back evening of casual networking and peer support for developers, hobbyists, and tech pros over local brewery taps; hands on problem swapping, career chat, and newcomer friendly conversation across all skill levels.

Laid back evening of casual networking and peer support for developers, hobbyists, and tech pros over local brewery taps; hands on problem swapping, career chat, and newcomer friendly conversation across all skill levels.
Laid back evening of casual networking and peer support for developers, hobbyists, and tech pros over local brewery taps; hands on problem swapping, career chat, and newcomer friendly conversation across all skill levels.

Midday operating committee meeting focused on mountain community capital funding decisions, updates, and discussion. A civic-style agenda for stakeholders interested in local investment priorities, grantmaking, and regional economic development.

Midday operating committee meeting focused on mountain community capital funding decisions, updates, and discussion. A civic-style agenda for stakeholders interested in local investment priorities, grantmaking, and regional economic development.
Midday operating committee meeting focused on mountain community capital funding decisions, updates, and discussion. A civic-style agenda for stakeholders interested in local investment priorities, grantmaking, and regional economic development.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.

Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.

Interactive workshop exploring mountain microclimates, extreme weather drivers, and regional climate trends with forecasting demos, data analysis, and community science activities geared toward students and local stakeholders.
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Certification-focused training covering Agile foundations and popular frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with hands-on discussion of supporting tools. A professional classroom-style session geared toward project and product delivery skills.
Certification-focused training covering Agile foundations and popular frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP, with hands-on discussion of supporting tools. A professional classroom-style session geared toward project and product delivery skills.
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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.

City-led Housing Recovery Board meeting focused on post-disaster housing recovery updates, policy decisions, and community input. Attend in person or online for agenda discussion, public comment, and next-step planning for local housing needs.

City-led Housing Recovery Board meeting focused on post-disaster housing recovery updates, policy decisions, and community input. Attend in person or online for agenda discussion, public comment, and next-step planning for local housing needs.
City-led Housing Recovery Board meeting focused on post-disaster housing recovery updates, policy decisions, and community input. Attend in person or online for agenda discussion, public comment, and next-step planning for local housing needs.
Intensive four-day, project-driven Python bootcamp focusing on data analysis, machine learning basics, and hands-on real-world datasets in a classroom setting in downtown Asheville, for beginner to intermediate learners building practical portfolio projects.
Intensive four-day, project-driven Python bootcamp focusing on data analysis, machine learning basics, and hands-on real-world datasets in a classroom setting in downtown Asheville, for beginner to intermediate learners building practical portfolio projects.
Intensive four-day, project-driven Python bootcamp focusing on data analysis, machine learning basics, and hands-on real-world datasets in a classroom setting in downtown Asheville, for beginner to intermediate learners building practical portfolio projects.

Weekly in-person conversations about crypto and blockchain with a rotating featured speaker sharing personal career stories, practical insights, and curated discussion prompts for networking and skill-building in a relaxed lounge setting.

Weekly in-person conversations about crypto and blockchain with a rotating featured speaker sharing personal career stories, practical insights, and curated discussion prompts for networking and skill-building in a relaxed lounge setting.
Weekly in-person conversations about crypto and blockchain with a rotating featured speaker sharing personal career stories, practical insights, and curated discussion prompts for networking and skill-building in a relaxed lounge setting.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local landmarks, architecture, and layered city history. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar and emphasizes storytelling and contextual learning.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local landmarks, architecture, and layered city history. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar and emphasizes storytelling and contextual learning.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, digging into local landmarks, architecture, and layered city history. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee shop bar and emphasizes storytelling and contextual learning.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

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.
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Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, response, and naloxone administration for community responders; free hybrid session led by Sunrise Recovery at AmeriHealth Caritas, suitable for neighbors and frontline staff.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, response, and naloxone administration for community responders; free hybrid session led by Sunrise Recovery at AmeriHealth Caritas, suitable for neighbors and frontline staff.
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