
Navigating Family Search
Hands-on genealogy workshop covering FamilySearch research techniques, catalog navigation, and Full Text Search tips with a FamilySearch consultant. Registration is required by Saturday 8/15, and lunch is included.
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Hands-on family history skill sharing focused on research records, interpreting genealogical clues, and organizing sources. Connect with local enthusiasts to place ancestors in historical context and better understand societal changes over time.

Hands-on family history skill sharing focused on research records, interpreting genealogical clues, and organizing sources. Connect with local enthusiasts to place ancestors in historical context and better understand societal changes over time.
Hands-on family history skill sharing focused on research records, interpreting genealogical clues, and organizing sources. Connect with local enthusiasts to place ancestors in historical context and better understand societal changes over time.

A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.

A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.
A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.
Hands-on training in digital literacy support and the people skills needed to coach others through everyday tech challenges. Learn how to connect community members with local resources and provide practical, nontechnical guidance.
Hands-on training in digital literacy support and the people skills needed to coach others through everyday tech challenges. Learn how to connect community members with local resources and provide practical, nontechnical guidance.
Hands-on training in digital literacy support and the people skills needed to coach others through everyday tech challenges. Learn how to connect community members with local resources and provide practical, nontechnical guidance.
Midday lunch and learn focused on affordable homeownership and how the Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust model works. Practical guidance for prospective buyers and locals who want to support stable community housing.
Midday lunch and learn focused on affordable homeownership and how the Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust model works. Practical guidance for prospective buyers and locals who want to support stable community housing.
Midday lunch and learn focused on affordable homeownership and how the Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust model works. Practical guidance for prospective buyers and locals who want to support stable community housing.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.

Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.

Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.
Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.
Hands-on fermentation workshop teaching a science-based approach to preserving produce and boosting nutrition through sauerkraut and kombucha. Expect step-by-step technique, food safety guidance, and practical take-home know-how in a classroom-style setting.
Hands-on fermentation workshop teaching a science-based approach to preserving produce and boosting nutrition through sauerkraut and kombucha. Expect step-by-step technique, food safety guidance, and practical take-home know-how in a classroom-style setting.
Hands-on fermentation workshop teaching a science-based approach to preserving produce and boosting nutrition through sauerkraut and kombucha. Expect step-by-step technique, food safety guidance, and practical take-home know-how in a classroom-style setting.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.

A hands-on coffee workshop exploring how bean varieties and processing methods shape flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel. Dive into origins-focused tasting and practical sensory training in a dedicated coffee training center.

A hands-on coffee workshop exploring how bean varieties and processing methods shape flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel. Dive into origins-focused tasting and practical sensory training in a dedicated coffee training center.
A hands-on coffee workshop exploring how bean varieties and processing methods shape flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel. Dive into origins-focused tasting and practical sensory training in a dedicated coffee training center.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a classroom setting.

Guided walking tour through the Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians sharing deep regional stories. A daytime heritage stroll designed for WNC residents to connect with place and past.

Guided walking tour through the Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians sharing deep regional stories. A daytime heritage stroll designed for WNC residents to connect with place and past.
Guided walking tour through the Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians sharing deep regional stories. A daytime heritage stroll designed for WNC residents to connect with place and past.

A relaxed quilting and sewing circle where you can stitch on your own machine and project or help assemble a shared community quilt. Drop in anytime, bring a bag lunch, and settle in for an afternoon of making and conversation.

A relaxed quilting and sewing circle where you can stitch on your own machine and project or help assemble a shared community quilt. Drop in anytime, bring a bag lunch, and settle in for an afternoon of making and conversation.
A relaxed quilting and sewing circle where you can stitch on your own machine and project or help assemble a shared community quilt. Drop in anytime, bring a bag lunch, and settle in for an afternoon of making and conversation.
Hands-on intro to machine sewing covering threading, basic stitches, and simple troubleshooting, ending with a finished take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for a beginner-friendly skills night.
Hands-on intro to machine sewing covering threading, basic stitches, and simple troubleshooting, ending with a finished take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for a beginner-friendly skills night.
Hands-on intro to machine sewing covering threading, basic stitches, and simple troubleshooting, ending with a finished take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for a beginner-friendly skills night.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Practical training on how National Register listing differs from local historic designation, with a clear look at protections, incentives, and community impact. Ideal for property owners, advocates, and planners navigating preservation and development decisions.
Practical training on how National Register listing differs from local historic designation, with a clear look at protections, incentives, and community impact. Ideal for property owners, advocates, and planners navigating preservation and development decisions.
Practical training on how National Register listing differs from local historic designation, with a clear look at protections, incentives, and community impact. Ideal for property owners, advocates, and planners navigating preservation and development decisions.
Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.
Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.
Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.