
EmBark Orientation | June 26 - June 27
A required UNC Asheville orientation that helps incoming first year and transfer students get settled through peer connections, campus resource introductions, and essential start of semester information. Expect Q and A time, registration steps, and community building before classes begin.
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A required UNC Asheville orientation session that blends campus tours, student meetups, and practical info to kick off the Bulldog experience. Expect resource connections, Q and A, and community building for first year and transfer students.

A required UNC Asheville orientation session that blends campus tours, student meetups, and practical info to kick off the Bulldog experience. Expect resource connections, Q and A, and community building for first year and transfer students.
A required UNC Asheville orientation session that blends campus tours, student meetups, and practical info to kick off the Bulldog experience. Expect resource connections, Q and A, and community building for first year and transfer students.

Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.

Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.

Grand opening open house with meet and greets, behind the scenes facility tours, and a first look at a new pet urgent care clinic designed for the Asheville community. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to connect with the care team and explore the space.

Grand opening open house with meet and greets, behind the scenes facility tours, and a first look at a new pet urgent care clinic designed for the Asheville community. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to connect with the care team and explore the space.
Grand opening open house with meet and greets, behind the scenes facility tours, and a first look at a new pet urgent care clinic designed for the Asheville community. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to connect with the care team and explore the space.

A two-day indoor summer market in Battery Park Hall with vendor shopping, free admission, and coffee and food onsite. Meet adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue in a family-friendly downtown setting (service dogs only).

A two-day indoor summer market in Battery Park Hall with vendor shopping, free admission, and coffee and food onsite. Meet adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue in a family-friendly downtown setting (service dogs only).
A two-day indoor summer market in Battery Park Hall with vendor shopping, free admission, and coffee and food onsite. Meet adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue in a family-friendly downtown setting (service dogs only).

Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.

Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.

Low cost pet vaccination clinic with optional timeslot sign ups and first come service at a neighborhood cultural center. Reduced pricing is available for Emma and Deaverview residents, with vaccines and add on services per pet.

Low cost pet vaccination clinic with optional timeslot sign ups and first come service at a neighborhood cultural center. Reduced pricing is available for Emma and Deaverview residents, with vaccines and add on services per pet.
Low cost pet vaccination clinic with optional timeslot sign ups and first come service at a neighborhood cultural center. Reduced pricing is available for Emma and Deaverview residents, with vaccines and add on services per pet.

A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.

A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.
A 200 hour yoga teacher training focused on foundational asana, anatomy, sequencing, and the art of cueing with confidence. Expect a supportive studio setting with practice teaching, philosophy, and tools for building an authentic voice.

A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.

A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.
A van life campout rally built around swapping road stories, touring rigs, and meeting fellow travelers in a laid-back outdoor hang. Expect community vibes, casual meetups, and a basecamp feel in Weaverville.

Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.

Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.
Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.

A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.

A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.
A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.

Evening opening reception for three summer exhibitions highlighting first-time Momentum Gallery artists across ceramics, glass, steel, embroidery, photography, painting, and mixed media. Expect material-driven contemporary work, casual mingling, and a walk-through gallery vibe downtown.

Evening opening reception for three summer exhibitions highlighting first-time Momentum Gallery artists across ceramics, glass, steel, embroidery, photography, painting, and mixed media. Expect material-driven contemporary work, casual mingling, and a walk-through gallery vibe downtown.
Evening opening reception for three summer exhibitions highlighting first-time Momentum Gallery artists across ceramics, glass, steel, embroidery, photography, painting, and mixed media. Expect material-driven contemporary work, casual mingling, and a walk-through gallery vibe downtown.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Two days of hands on Drupal training and CMS knowledge sharing, spanning beginner through advanced tracks with practical workshops and community problem solving. A bonus day heads outdoors for nature time and informal networking with regional web developers.

Two days of hands on Drupal training and CMS knowledge sharing, spanning beginner through advanced tracks with practical workshops and community problem solving. A bonus day heads outdoors for nature time and informal networking with regional web developers.
Two days of hands on Drupal training and CMS knowledge sharing, spanning beginner through advanced tracks with practical workshops and community problem solving. A bonus day heads outdoors for nature time and informal networking with regional web developers.

Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.

Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.
Public Asheville City Council session held in the City Hall council chamber, with agenda-driven municipal discussions and potential public comment. In-person civic meeting focused on local policy, city updates, and community issues.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.

A four day Scholastic book fair geared toward kids summer reading lists, with proceeds benefiting Asheville City Schools Foundation. Expect browsing and shopping plus a food truck, early evening band set, and a family friendly movie in the yard.

A four day Scholastic book fair geared toward kids summer reading lists, with proceeds benefiting Asheville City Schools Foundation. Expect browsing and shopping plus a food truck, early evening band set, and a family friendly movie in the yard.
A four day Scholastic book fair geared toward kids summer reading lists, with proceeds benefiting Asheville City Schools Foundation. Expect browsing and shopping plus a food truck, early evening band set, and a family friendly movie in the yard.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.

Fast-paced summer camp where ages 8–16 learn improv games, character building, and collaborative sketch writing to think on their feet and land punchlines. Emphasis on teamwork, spontaneity, and onstage confidence in a youth theater setting.

Fast-paced summer camp where ages 8–16 learn improv games, character building, and collaborative sketch writing to think on their feet and land punchlines. Emphasis on teamwork, spontaneity, and onstage confidence in a youth theater setting.
Fast-paced summer camp where ages 8–16 learn improv games, character building, and collaborative sketch writing to think on their feet and land punchlines. Emphasis on teamwork, spontaneity, and onstage confidence in a youth theater setting.

Hands-on summer camp exploring WNC animal themes through kid-friendly creative projects and arts activities. Designed for rising 1st–2nd graders in a downtown performing arts center setting with guided instruction and plenty of imagination.

Hands-on summer camp exploring WNC animal themes through kid-friendly creative projects and arts activities. Designed for rising 1st–2nd graders in a downtown performing arts center setting with guided instruction and plenty of imagination.
Hands-on summer camp exploring WNC animal themes through kid-friendly creative projects and arts activities. Designed for rising 1st–2nd graders in a downtown performing arts center setting with guided instruction and plenty of imagination.

Hands-on art camp where kids rotate through pottery wheel throwing, clay hand building, pottery painting, glass fusing, and canvas painting in a playful studio setting. Weeklong weekday mornings designed for ages 6–12.

Hands-on art camp where kids rotate through pottery wheel throwing, clay hand building, pottery painting, glass fusing, and canvas painting in a playful studio setting. Weeklong weekday mornings designed for ages 6–12.
Hands-on art camp where kids rotate through pottery wheel throwing, clay hand building, pottery painting, glass fusing, and canvas painting in a playful studio setting. Weeklong weekday mornings designed for ages 6–12.