Join ACNC for a monthly VEGAN COOKING CLASS (Free!)
Hands-on vegan cooking instruction rooted in a food as medicine approach, led by certified health coach and longtime vegan Sharon Asselta. Expect practical tips for healthy plant-based meals in a supportive wellness-center setting.
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Interactive lunchtime cooking demonstration focused on affordable, healthy eating and practical kitchen habits. Learn simple nutrition strategies to support long term wellness for individuals and families in a community wellness center setting.
Interactive lunchtime cooking demonstration focused on affordable, healthy eating and practical kitchen habits. Learn simple nutrition strategies to support long term wellness for individuals and families in a community wellness center setting.
Interactive lunchtime cooking demonstration focused on affordable, healthy eating and practical kitchen habits. Learn simple nutrition strategies to support long term wellness for individuals and families in a community wellness center setting.
Hands-on herbalism workshop focused on nutritive herbs for everyday strength and daily routines. Learn practical ways to use supportive botanicals and leave with take-home samples to try at home.
Hands-on herbalism workshop focused on nutritive herbs for everyday strength and daily routines. Learn practical ways to use supportive botanicals and leave with take-home samples to try at home.
Hands-on herbalism workshop focused on nutritive herbs for everyday strength and daily routines. Learn practical ways to use supportive botanicals and leave with take-home samples to try at home.
A free lunch and learn focused on menopause transition support, with simple nutrition action steps and practical wellness guidance from Dr. Kate Dwyer and Lisa Witler. Expect an empowering, community-centered conversation around womens health at a local wellness center.
A free lunch and learn focused on menopause transition support, with simple nutrition action steps and practical wellness guidance from Dr. Kate Dwyer and Lisa Witler. Expect an empowering, community-centered conversation around womens health at a local wellness center.
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Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.

Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

Casual afternoon mixer where local small business owners and professionals exchange referrals, forge partnerships, and grow client pipelines; recurring monthly, free to attend, and typically draws 35 to 50 people in a welcoming atmosphere.

Casual afternoon mixer where local small business owners and professionals exchange referrals, forge partnerships, and grow client pipelines; recurring monthly, free to attend, and typically draws 35 to 50 people in a welcoming atmosphere.
Casual afternoon mixer where local small business owners and professionals exchange referrals, forge partnerships, and grow client pipelines; recurring monthly, free to attend, and typically draws 35 to 50 people in a welcoming atmosphere.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Expect clear instruction from an experienced facilitator plus dedicated sit time each session, with lessons that build week to week but stand alone.

Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Expect clear instruction from an experienced facilitator plus dedicated sit time each session, with lessons that build week to week but stand alone.
Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Expect clear instruction from an experienced facilitator plus dedicated sit time each session, with lessons that build week to week but stand alone.
Hands-on abstract watercolor landscape play with artist Miranda Wildman, turning paints and paper into finished postcards to keep or mail to a friend. A free, low-pressure creative relaxation session at a local wellness center.
Hands-on abstract watercolor landscape play with artist Miranda Wildman, turning paints and paper into finished postcards to keep or mail to a friend. A free, low-pressure creative relaxation session at a local wellness center.
Hands-on abstract watercolor landscape play with artist Miranda Wildman, turning paints and paper into finished postcards to keep or mail to a friend. A free, low-pressure creative relaxation session at a local wellness center.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.

Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.
Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.
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.
A community food give away with healthy grocery staples for anyone who needs them, plus opportunities to lend a hand distributing items and connecting neighbors with local resources.
A community food give away with healthy grocery staples for anyone who needs them, plus opportunities to lend a hand distributing items and connecting neighbors with local resources.
A community food give away with healthy grocery staples for anyone who needs them, plus opportunities to lend a hand distributing items and connecting neighbors with local resources.
Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building a local referral network. Casual networking in a martial arts school setting to trade resources, contacts, and collaboration ideas.
Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building a local referral network. Casual networking in a martial arts school setting to trade resources, contacts, and collaboration ideas.
Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building a local referral network. Casual networking in a martial arts school setting to trade resources, contacts, and collaboration ideas.

A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.

A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.

Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.

Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
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Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.

Silent sits and continuous mantra technique led by a longtime practitioner, with time for sharing and Q and A. Includes walking meditation in a calm studio setting, with drop ins welcome and donation based entry.

Silent sits and continuous mantra technique led by a longtime practitioner, with time for sharing and Q and A. Includes walking meditation in a calm studio setting, with drop ins welcome and donation based entry.
Silent sits and continuous mantra technique led by a longtime practitioner, with time for sharing and Q and A. Includes walking meditation in a calm studio setting, with drop ins welcome and donation based entry.