The Prison Industry: How it Works & Who Profits
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Afternoon wine sampling paired with a relaxed book discussion around a monthly theme at Metro Wines, where readers trade recommendations across fiction and nonfiction and help choose the next meeting's topic in an intimate tasting room.
Afternoon wine sampling paired with a relaxed book discussion around a monthly theme at Metro Wines, where readers trade recommendations across fiction and nonfiction and help choose the next meeting's topic in an intimate tasting room.
Afternoon wine sampling paired with a relaxed book discussion around a monthly theme at Metro Wines, where readers trade recommendations across fiction and nonfiction and help choose the next meeting's topic in an intimate tasting room.
Grief driven advocacy evening of memorial stories and local leader briefings, followed by coordinated outreach to representatives demanding safer road infrastructure and advanced safety technology.
Grief driven advocacy evening of memorial stories and local leader briefings, followed by coordinated outreach to representatives demanding safer road infrastructure and advanced safety technology.
Grief driven advocacy evening of memorial stories and local leader briefings, followed by coordinated outreach to representatives demanding safer road infrastructure and advanced safety technology.
Guided one hour behind the scenes tour led by library staff, revealing catalog tricks, special collections, circulation processes, and practical tips for borrowing, using digital resources, and accessing community programs.
Guided one hour behind the scenes tour led by library staff, revealing catalog tricks, special collections, circulation processes, and practical tips for borrowing, using digital resources, and accessing community programs.
Guided one hour behind the scenes tour led by library staff, revealing catalog tricks, special collections, circulation processes, and practical tips for borrowing, using digital resources, and accessing community programs.
Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.
Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.
Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.
Interactive community forum dissecting proposed housing policy changes and age friendly design, with concise presentations, open facilitated discussions, and concrete advocacy action steps led by AARP and neighborhood partners.
Interactive community forum dissecting proposed housing policy changes and age friendly design, with concise presentations, open facilitated discussions, and concrete advocacy action steps led by AARP and neighborhood partners.
Interactive community forum dissecting proposed housing policy changes and age friendly design, with concise presentations, open facilitated discussions, and concrete advocacy action steps led by AARP and neighborhood partners.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
After school story time in a cozy cat lounge with resident panthers, where families with children under 8 hear cat centric picture books while helping socialize the cats; tickets include one child and one adult.
After school story time in a cozy cat lounge with resident panthers, where families with children under 8 hear cat centric picture books while helping socialize the cats; tickets include one child and one adult.
After school story time in a cozy cat lounge with resident panthers, where families with children under 8 hear cat centric picture books while helping socialize the cats; tickets include one child and one adult.
Up close encounters with colorful parrots paired with short talks on rescue, adoption steps, and avian conservation. Prospective adopters and volunteers can meet the birds, ask care questions, and learn hands on involvement opportunities.
Up close encounters with colorful parrots paired with short talks on rescue, adoption steps, and avian conservation. Prospective adopters and volunteers can meet the birds, ask care questions, and learn hands on involvement opportunities.
Up close encounters with colorful parrots paired with short talks on rescue, adoption steps, and avian conservation. Prospective adopters and volunteers can meet the birds, ask care questions, and learn hands on involvement opportunities.
High energy open mic night blending music, stand up, and spoken word poetry in a welcoming, celebratory atmosphere; performers sign up for short sets while the crowd cheers through varied talent and community connection.
High energy open mic night blending music, stand up, and spoken word poetry in a welcoming, celebratory atmosphere; performers sign up for short sets while the crowd cheers through varied talent and community connection.
High energy open mic night blending music, stand up, and spoken word poetry in a welcoming, celebratory atmosphere; performers sign up for short sets while the crowd cheers through varied talent and community connection.
Low lit parlor readings of short stories and folklore accompanied by resident cats in a cozy, witchy house setting, encouraging gentle audience participation and pet friendly mingling.
Low lit parlor readings of short stories and folklore accompanied by resident cats in a cozy, witchy house setting, encouraging gentle audience participation and pet friendly mingling.
Low lit parlor readings of short stories and folklore accompanied by resident cats in a cozy, witchy house setting, encouraging gentle audience participation and pet friendly mingling.
Cozy after school story time in a cat lounge where children under 8 hear cat-centric books while socializing with resident panthers; tickets cover one child plus one adult, with a two-child maximum.
Cozy after school story time in a cat lounge where children under 8 hear cat-centric books while socializing with resident panthers; tickets cover one child plus one adult, with a two-child maximum.
Cozy after school story time in a cat lounge where children under 8 hear cat-centric books while socializing with resident panthers; tickets cover one child plus one adult, with a two-child maximum.
Engage in close-read discussions of nonfiction on climate change, global conflicts, and cultural studies, parsing policy implications and historical context with fellow readers in the Transylvania County Library meeting room.
Engage in close-read discussions of nonfiction on climate change, global conflicts, and cultural studies, parsing policy implications and historical context with fellow readers in the Transylvania County Library meeting room.
Engage in close-read discussions of nonfiction on climate change, global conflicts, and cultural studies, parsing policy implications and historical context with fellow readers in the Transylvania County Library meeting room.
Relaxed story time in a cozy cat lounge where families with children under 8 listen to a cat centered picture book while surrounded by resident panthers, offering gentle kid focused reading and animal socialization.
Relaxed story time in a cozy cat lounge where families with children under 8 listen to a cat centered picture book while surrounded by resident panthers, offering gentle kid focused reading and animal socialization.
Relaxed story time in a cozy cat lounge where families with children under 8 listen to a cat centered picture book while surrounded by resident panthers, offering gentle kid focused reading and animal socialization.
Practical financial security lecture on protecting personal assets and preventing identity theft, presented in a historic farmhouse setting; free community talk with coffee and audience Q&A by Johnny Kantner.
Practical financial security lecture on protecting personal assets and preventing identity theft, presented in a historic farmhouse setting; free community talk with coffee and audience Q&A by Johnny Kantner.
Practical financial security lecture on protecting personal assets and preventing identity theft, presented in a historic farmhouse setting; free community talk with coffee and audience Q&A by Johnny Kantner.
Interactive re-entry role-play simulates barriers to community reintegration after incarceration, focusing on housing, employment, and service coordination through stakeholder exercises and policy scenarios; light lunch provided for participants.
Interactive re-entry role-play simulates barriers to community reintegration after incarceration, focusing on housing, employment, and service coordination through stakeholder exercises and policy scenarios; light lunch provided for participants.
Interactive re-entry role-play simulates barriers to community reintegration after incarceration, focusing on housing, employment, and service coordination through stakeholder exercises and policy scenarios; light lunch provided for participants.
Trauma-informed, judgment-free virtual listening circle for communal healing and reflective connection; facilitated sharing helps participants reset, process emotions, and build supportive bonds through attentive listening and guided prompts.
Trauma-informed, judgment-free virtual listening circle for communal healing and reflective connection; facilitated sharing helps participants reset, process emotions, and build supportive bonds through attentive listening and guided prompts.
Trauma-informed, judgment-free virtual listening circle for communal healing and reflective connection; facilitated sharing helps participants reset, process emotions, and build supportive bonds through attentive listening and guided prompts.
Lively monthly book discussions held the second Wednesday at 10:30AM, covering rotating fiction and nonfiction selections; newcomers welcome for casual conversation and community minded literary exchange.
Lively monthly book discussions held the second Wednesday at 10:30AM, covering rotating fiction and nonfiction selections; newcomers welcome for casual conversation and community minded literary exchange.
Lively monthly book discussions held the second Wednesday at 10:30AM, covering rotating fiction and nonfiction selections; newcomers welcome for casual conversation and community minded literary exchange.
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Quiet 20 minute guided sitting opens an evening of communal dharma talk and reflective group discussion drawing on Thich Nhat Hanh, Ramana Maharshi, and Gangaji; BIPOC voices are especially welcomed in this sangha.
Quiet 20 minute guided sitting opens an evening of communal dharma talk and reflective group discussion drawing on Thich Nhat Hanh, Ramana Maharshi, and Gangaji; BIPOC voices are especially welcomed in this sangha.
Weeknight open-mic in a lively brewery taproom where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic; beginner-friendly slots and casual audience connection begin at 6 PM.
Weeknight open-mic in a lively brewery taproom where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic; beginner-friendly slots and casual audience connection begin at 6 PM.
Weeknight open-mic in a lively brewery taproom where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic; beginner-friendly slots and casual audience connection begin at 6 PM.
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Focused two hour coworking sessions on Thursdays (11am–1pm) using body doubling and parallel play to combat burnout and boost creative productivity; hybrid format blends in person camaraderie with virtual accountability for all skill levels.
Focused two hour coworking sessions on Thursdays (11am–1pm) using body doubling and parallel play to combat burnout and boost creative productivity; hybrid format blends in person camaraderie with virtual accountability for all skill levels.