Re-Creating Swannanoa through Just Recovery
Daylong Just Recovery workshop facilitated by the NC Climate Justice Collective, focused on post Helene recovery and rebuilding Swannanoa through climate justice frameworks. Collaborative discussions connect Warren Wilson community members and local residents to form practical partnerships and resilience plans.
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Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.

Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.
Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.

Hands-on training in creating, editing, and arranging electronic tracks inside digital audio workspaces, with a strong focus on Ableton. Led by producer and Sound Lab founder Exiszt, drawing on 10+ years of studio workflow experience.

Hands-on training in creating, editing, and arranging electronic tracks inside digital audio workspaces, with a strong focus on Ableton. Led by producer and Sound Lab founder Exiszt, drawing on 10+ years of studio workflow experience.
Hands-on training in creating, editing, and arranging electronic tracks inside digital audio workspaces, with a strong focus on Ableton. Led by producer and Sound Lab founder Exiszt, drawing on 10+ years of studio workflow experience.

An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.

An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.
An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.

Storytelling from local community leaders anchors an afternoon of resilience-building conversation, with open-mic sharing, small-group dialogue, and interactive engagement activities. A reflective water ceremony closes the gathering to deepen connection and mutual support.

Storytelling from local community leaders anchors an afternoon of resilience-building conversation, with open-mic sharing, small-group dialogue, and interactive engagement activities. A reflective water ceremony closes the gathering to deepen connection and mutual support.
Storytelling from local community leaders anchors an afternoon of resilience-building conversation, with open-mic sharing, small-group dialogue, and interactive engagement activities. A reflective water ceremony closes the gathering to deepen connection and mutual support.

Conversation and Q&A on North Carolina’s estuarine sounds—shallow coastal waters that filter pollutants and serve as “nurseries of the sea” for fish and shellfish. Covers threats, biodiversity impacts, and recreation tourism and jobs tied to healthy estuaries.

Conversation and Q&A on North Carolina’s estuarine sounds—shallow coastal waters that filter pollutants and serve as “nurseries of the sea” for fish and shellfish. Covers threats, biodiversity impacts, and recreation tourism and jobs tied to healthy estuaries.
Conversation and Q&A on North Carolina’s estuarine sounds—shallow coastal waters that filter pollutants and serve as “nurseries of the sea” for fish and shellfish. Covers threats, biodiversity impacts, and recreation tourism and jobs tied to healthy estuaries.

Roundtable planning session on building a campus Free Store Club, preparing for Move Out Free Sale Weekend, and shaping the store’s long term vision. Covers volunteer roles, organizing needs, and ways students, staff, and faculty can spread the word.

Roundtable planning session on building a campus Free Store Club, preparing for Move Out Free Sale Weekend, and shaping the store’s long term vision. Covers volunteer roles, organizing needs, and ways students, staff, and faculty can spread the word.
Roundtable planning session on building a campus Free Store Club, preparing for Move Out Free Sale Weekend, and shaping the store’s long term vision. Covers volunteer roles, organizing needs, and ways students, staff, and faculty can spread the word.

Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.

Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
Practical educator training focused on environmental education methods, blending curriculum design with outdoor, place based activities. Ideal for teachers and facilitators seeking classroom ready tools for ecological literacy and field learning.
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.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

Midday campus festival celebrating multilingual expression and global engagement with songs, dance, poetry readings, and dramatic monologues. Wander poster displays and culture tables with international food and beverage samples in an outdoor quad setting.

Midday campus festival celebrating multilingual expression and global engagement with songs, dance, poetry readings, and dramatic monologues. Wander poster displays and culture tables with international food and beverage samples in an outdoor quad setting.
Midday campus festival celebrating multilingual expression and global engagement with songs, dance, poetry readings, and dramatic monologues. Wander poster displays and culture tables with international food and beverage samples in an outdoor quad setting.

Ecstatic dance session guided by DJ Bobcat’s emotionally building, genre blending mix of world rhythms designed for deep connection with self, others, and nature. Community fundraiser at Warren Wilson College supporting Kris Hostikka through the CCLD cause.

Ecstatic dance session guided by DJ Bobcat’s emotionally building, genre blending mix of world rhythms designed for deep connection with self, others, and nature. Community fundraiser at Warren Wilson College supporting Kris Hostikka through the CCLD cause.
Ecstatic dance session guided by DJ Bobcat’s emotionally building, genre blending mix of world rhythms designed for deep connection with self, others, and nature. Community fundraiser at Warren Wilson College supporting Kris Hostikka through the CCLD cause.

Old-time and bluegrass stringband tunes drive a lively community square dance with Phil Jamison calling. A free pre-dance lesson runs 7:30–8:00, followed by dancing from 8:00–11:00 in the Bryson Gym.

Old-time and bluegrass stringband tunes drive a lively community square dance with Phil Jamison calling. A free pre-dance lesson runs 7:30–8:00, followed by dancing from 8:00–11:00 in the Bryson Gym.
Old-time and bluegrass stringband tunes drive a lively community square dance with Phil Jamison calling. A free pre-dance lesson runs 7:30–8:00, followed by dancing from 8:00–11:00 in the Bryson Gym.

Think tank-style conversation connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to swap ideas on healing arts modalities and build mutual support. Expect collaborative brainstorming, cross-disciplinary networking, and community-minded business connection.

Think tank-style conversation connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to swap ideas on healing arts modalities and build mutual support. Expect collaborative brainstorming, cross-disciplinary networking, and community-minded business connection.
Think tank-style conversation connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to swap ideas on healing arts modalities and build mutual support. Expect collaborative brainstorming, cross-disciplinary networking, and community-minded business connection.

Interactive weekly playshops focused on authentic communication and relationship skills to strengthen community bonds during polarized times. Guided activities are paired with practical take-home resources like handouts, printable graphics, and spreadsheets to integrate into personal practice or future offerings.

Interactive weekly playshops focused on authentic communication and relationship skills to strengthen community bonds during polarized times. Guided activities are paired with practical take-home resources like handouts, printable graphics, and spreadsheets to integrate into personal practice or future offerings.
Interactive weekly playshops focused on authentic communication and relationship skills to strengthen community bonds during polarized times. Guided activities are paired with practical take-home resources like handouts, printable graphics, and spreadsheets to integrate into personal practice or future offerings.
Hands-on repair clinic tackling clothing mends and everyday household fixes, from torn seams to small appliances that need troubleshooting. Drop into the tool library setting for skill sharing, basic diagnostics, and waste reducing community support.
Hands-on repair clinic tackling clothing mends and everyday household fixes, from torn seams to small appliances that need troubleshooting. Drop into the tool library setting for skill sharing, basic diagnostics, and waste reducing community support.
Hands-on repair clinic tackling clothing mends and everyday household fixes, from torn seams to small appliances that need troubleshooting. Drop into the tool library setting for skill sharing, basic diagnostics, and waste reducing community support.

Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.

Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.
Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.

Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.

Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.

Gentle guided group sessions to center peace amid chaos, using contemplative practices and peer sharing to cultivate personal refuge and relational resilience; led by LCMHC-A Genjo Williams in a quiet wellness office.

Gentle guided group sessions to center peace amid chaos, using contemplative practices and peer sharing to cultivate personal refuge and relational resilience; led by LCMHC-A Genjo Williams in a quiet wellness office.
Gentle guided group sessions to center peace amid chaos, using contemplative practices and peer sharing to cultivate personal refuge and relational resilience; led by LCMHC-A Genjo Williams in a quiet wellness office.

Playful SoulCollage open studio for building a personalized card deck with images, 5x8 cards, scissors, and glue, then sharing cards, journaling, and reflecting on life questions. No art experience needed; supplies and supportive space provided.

Playful SoulCollage open studio for building a personalized card deck with images, 5x8 cards, scissors, and glue, then sharing cards, journaling, and reflecting on life questions. No art experience needed; supplies and supportive space provided.
Playful SoulCollage open studio for building a personalized card deck with images, 5x8 cards, scissors, and glue, then sharing cards, journaling, and reflecting on life questions. No art experience needed; supplies and supportive space provided.