
Foster Open House
Low-pressure come-and-go information session on fostering kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs at Asheville Humane Society, ideal for beginners exploring short-term caregiving without adoption commitments, and meet current foster volunteers.
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Affordable spay/neuter clinic delivering low-cost sterilizations for community and feral cats, with basic postoperative care guidance, organized by local cat advocates on March 19.

Affordable spay/neuter clinic delivering low-cost sterilizations for community and feral cats, with basic postoperative care guidance, organized by local cat advocates on March 19.
Affordable spay/neuter clinic delivering low-cost sterilizations for community and feral cats, with basic postoperative care guidance, organized by local cat advocates on March 19.

Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and manners for 8 to 16 week old pups, with class size capped at 12 for individualized attention.

Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and manners for 8 to 16 week old pups, with class size capped at 12 for individualized attention.
Hands-on positive reinforcement puppy training focused on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and manners for 8 to 16 week old pups, with class size capped at 12 for individualized attention.

Participatory intuitive sessions and one to one tarot readings in a relaxed, welcoming storefront where practitioners share energy work, guidance, and short readings for personal insight, recharge, and community connection.

Participatory intuitive sessions and one to one tarot readings in a relaxed, welcoming storefront where practitioners share energy work, guidance, and short readings for personal insight, recharge, and community connection.
Participatory intuitive sessions and one to one tarot readings in a relaxed, welcoming storefront where practitioners share energy work, guidance, and short readings for personal insight, recharge, and community connection.

Hands-on reward-based sessions teaching reliable sit, down, stay, come, leave it, and loose-leash walking through short drills, handler practice, and positive reinforcement in an eight-dog small-group format for dogs 16+ weeks.

Hands-on reward-based sessions teaching reliable sit, down, stay, come, leave it, and loose-leash walking through short drills, handler practice, and positive reinforcement in an eight-dog small-group format for dogs 16+ weeks.
Hands-on reward-based sessions teaching reliable sit, down, stay, come, leave it, and loose-leash walking through short drills, handler practice, and positive reinforcement in an eight-dog small-group format for dogs 16+ weeks.

Casual coworking and peer programming session where developers bring personal projects or join open codebases; expect collaborative problem solving, pair programming, and low pressure help in a relaxed social setting.

Casual coworking and peer programming session where developers bring personal projects or join open codebases; expect collaborative problem solving, pair programming, and low pressure help in a relaxed social setting.
Casual coworking and peer programming session where developers bring personal projects or join open codebases; expect collaborative problem solving, pair programming, and low pressure help in a relaxed social setting.

Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.

Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.
Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.

Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.

Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.

Casual, low-pressure social meetup for developers, tech pros, hobbyists, and geeks to network, swap knowledge, and pair on projects over beers at a local brewery; newcomers and all experience levels welcome.

Casual, low-pressure social meetup for developers, tech pros, hobbyists, and geeks to network, swap knowledge, and pair on projects over beers at a local brewery; newcomers and all experience levels welcome.
Casual, low-pressure social meetup for developers, tech pros, hobbyists, and geeks to network, swap knowledge, and pair on projects over beers at a local brewery; newcomers and all experience levels welcome.

Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.

Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.

Monthly open project co-work day for coders and volunteers in a brewery taproom with a Cuban food truck; tasks range from emailing and data entry to pair programming and code contributions, drop-in friendly.

Monthly open project co-work day for coders and volunteers in a brewery taproom with a Cuban food truck; tasks range from emailing and data entry to pair programming and code contributions, drop-in friendly.
Monthly open project co-work day for coders and volunteers in a brewery taproom with a Cuban food truck; tasks range from emailing and data entry to pair programming and code contributions, drop-in friendly.

A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.

A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.
A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.

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.

Beginner friendly bridge lessons covering basic bidding, declarer play, and defense with supervised practice hands to reinforce concepts. Social, brain stimulating meetup in a welcoming synagogue space; register via email or the website.

Beginner friendly bridge lessons covering basic bidding, declarer play, and defense with supervised practice hands to reinforce concepts. Social, brain stimulating meetup in a welcoming synagogue space; register via email or the website.
Beginner friendly bridge lessons covering basic bidding, declarer play, and defense with supervised practice hands to reinforce concepts. Social, brain stimulating meetup in a welcoming synagogue space; register via email or the website.
Interactive museum tours led by volunteer educators and staff guide visitors through curated highlights of the Asheville Art Museum's collection and rotating exhibitions, with different object focused routes each time; no reservations required.
Interactive museum tours led by volunteer educators and staff guide visitors through curated highlights of the Asheville Art Museum's collection and rotating exhibitions, with different object focused routes each time; no reservations required.
Interactive museum tours led by volunteer educators and staff guide visitors through curated highlights of the Asheville Art Museum's collection and rotating exhibitions, with different object focused routes each time; no reservations required.

Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.

Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.
Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.

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.

Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.

Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.
Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.

Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.

Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.
Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.