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X-WR-CALNAME:Asheville · education · Saturday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet DTSTART:20260904T140000Z DTEND:20260925T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T061951Z UID:96173-1788516000-1790339400@thelaurelofasheville.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design\, then solder (yep with a torch)\, sand\, polish\, and more. By the end\, y ou’ll leave feeling rather accomplished\, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a ski lled instructor. This is a great couples activity\, unique bachelorette ex perience\, team building event\, or solo excursion in downtown AVL. *Works hop takes 2.5 hours +/- **Ages 12-14 A parent/guardian must sign safety wa iver and also take the workshop ***Ages 15-17 must have a parent or guardi an sign the safety waiver $185/person LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T061951Z LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 2880 1 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mixed-metal-mountain-bracelet-4 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The Laurel of Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/events/today END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hammered Wide Band Ring DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260926T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001916Z UID:96178-1788602400-1790424900@thelaurelofasheville.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s fabulous instructors wil l take you through the process step by step including soldering\, shaping\ , hammering\, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands ! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) in our fully equipp ed studio. Or just take this as a fun make-and-take in our amazing maker s pace. This class is a little taste of what it’s like to make jewelry as a profession. You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our dow ntown Asheville metalsmithing studio. $120 includes all materials Arrive 1 5 minutes early to sign the safety waiver and get settled. *Convenient par king is available just below the studio in either the Harrah’s Parking G arage or Rankin Parking Garage\, 1st hour is free! LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001916Z LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 2880 1 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-ring-8/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The Laurel of Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/events/today END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Organic Crop Management Virtual Series DTSTART:20260914T223000Z DTEND:20261006T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221444Z UID:38151-1789410600-1791230400@asapconnections.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health\, weeds\, pests\, and diseases for the whole farm. Each session also addresses standards and record-keeping requirements for applying for and maintaining Organic Certification. \nSchedule:\nAll sessi ons are Monday evenings with one noted exception. \nSeptember 14- Organic Soil Management w/ Mary Carroll Dodd (Red Scout Farm)\nSeptember 23* (Wedn esday) – Organic Weed Management w/ Christopher Peterson (Franklin Farm Hub)\nSeptember 28 – Organic Pest Management w/ Tom Elmore (Thatchore Fa rm)\nOctober 5 – Managing & Preventing Plant Diseases w/. Steven Beltram (TendWell Farm) LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221444Z LOCATION:Online/Virtual URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-crop-management-vi rtual-series/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ashevill e-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:ASAP Connections X-SOURCE-URL:https://asapconnections.org/find-local-food/farmers-markets/a sheville-city-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Golf Ball Marker/Jewelry Making Drop-In Workshop DTSTART:20260915T150000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060825Z UID:96188-1789470000-1789819200@thelaurelofasheville.com CATEGORIES:education,sports DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios and create a custom golf bal l marker—or a unique piece of jewelry to commemorate your visit! Choose from special golf-themed stamps and create something that reflects your ow n style. Pricing starts at $25 for a brass ball marker\, or upgrade to sil ver and/or personalize it including sterling silver\, gemstones\, and more . Whether you’re a golf lover or simply looking for a fun\, hands-on cre ative experience\, you’ll leave with something you made yourself—and s omething you’ll love to keep! This is a Drop-In Workshop available Sept 15/16th/17th Tuesday-Thursday 11-4 and also Saturday Sept 19th from 1-4! LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060825Z LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 2880 1 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/golf-ball-marker-jewelry-making -drop-in-workshop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ash eville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The Laurel of Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/events/today END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adult Field Course: The Birds of Grandfather Mountain: The Wonders of Migration DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000251Z UID:10000730-1789804800-1789826400@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Grandfather Mountain is an amazing diversity hotspot for breed ing birds in the southern Appalachians with more than 120 species detected during the nesting season. From warblers to hawks to hummingbirds\, migra tion is a wondrous period of the year for birders and nature enthusiasts a like. Taught by Steve Dowlan\, a retired natural resource specialist for t he U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management\, this course provide s the opportunity to visit several locations on the mountain to learn abou t the diversity of migrants\, the timing and mechanics of migration\, and hopefully see dozens of species using Grandfather as a staging area on the ir long flights to Central and South America. Our classroom program will t ake a deeper dive into the science of migration and some of the technology unlocking the secrets of bird movement. Registration opens online on July 20 at 10 a.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000251Z LOCATION:NC URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/adult-field-course-the-birds-o f-grandfather-mountain-the-wonders-of-migration/?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Foster parent training DTSTART:20260919T123000Z DTEND:20260919T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221455Z UID:ghb1utmvomv6ql4kvin1iciosg@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:──────────\nJenn Stout is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89 522657146?jst=2\n\nMeeting chat link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/89 522657146\n\nMeeting ID: 895 2265 7146\n\n---\n\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053 325\,\,89522657146# US\n+13126266799\,\,89522657146# US (Chicago)\n\n\n--- \n\nJoin by SIP\n• 89522657146@zoomcrc.com\n\nJoin instructions\nhttps:/ /us02web.zoom.us/meetings/89522657146/invitations?signature=kYGr9OFF5hiC4a 3c6yemBDSUuETbYBIycHtTfacBNAc\n\n\n────────── LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221455Z LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89522657146?jst=2 X-SOURCE-NAME:Master Staff Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ffa-nc.org/events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly Day DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T183729Z UID:1778780019717-1789812000-1789830000@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:community,education,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Monarch Butterfly Day\nSeptember 19\, 2026\n10:00 a.m. – 3:0 0 p.m.\nJoin us at The North Carolina Arboretum on Sept 19th for a day ded icated to the Monarch Butterfly!\nEach fall\, the last monarch butterflies of the year pass through Western North Carolina on their incredible migra tion to Mexico. Join us on Saturday\, September 19\, for a day dedicated t o celebrating monarchs\, pollinators\, and the communities that connect us to the outdoors. \nFrom 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.\, enjoy hands-on activitie s with community partners and vendors\, crafts and activities in the Playi ng Woods\, a StoryWalk\, guided pollinator walks\, Lotería\, dance perfor mances\, and more. \nThis year’s Monarch Day is extra special as Latinos Aventureros joins us to celebrate not only the monarchs\, but also their 5th year of connecting communities across North Carolina to the outdoors t hrough bilingual adventures\, health and wellness\, environmental conserva tion\, and youth programs. \nMonarch Day activities are free to attend.\nT he Arboretum’s standard parking fee applies to nonmembers. North Carolin a Arboretum members park free as usual. \nSchedule\n10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m:  Community vendors\, activities & crafts\n10:30 am: Guided Pollinator Wa lk\n11:30 am: Dance Performance: Raíces\n12:30 pm: Lotería Salud y Aven tura at the Education Center Veranda Lawn\n1:30 pm: Dance Performance: M ä Hñäkihu\n2:15 pm: Guided Pollinator Walk \nCome celebrate the remark able journey of the monarch and a shared love of nature\, community\, and belonging! \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183729Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/monarch-butterfly-day-4/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reptiles of Western North Carolina DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183725Z UID:1778780019755-1789819200-1789833600@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Reptiles of Western North Carolina\nwith Carlton Burke \nSatur day\, September 19  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \n The Southern Appalachian Mountain region hosts an interesting combination of cold-blooded reptiles\, based largely on various factors such as the di verse mountain elevations and the unique forest and other habitat types. S pecies here range from the endangered and threatened Bog Turtle and Timber Rattlesnake to more common species such as the Black Rat Snake and Northe rn Fence Lizard. Participants in this class will learn about the various r eptile species in western North Carolina\, their life cycles and habitats\ , and threats and conservation efforts in place to protect them. In additi on\, some live mountain reptiles will be joining us as special guests. \nC arlton Burke is a naturalist and educator who operates Carolina Mountain N aturalists\, an educational service which offers wildlife and nature educa tional programs throughout western North Carolina. He also was on the staf f of the western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville for over 25 yea rs as the Curator of Exhibits. Carlton co-hosts a weekly radio program NAT URE NEWS and is also a NC state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilita tor. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to r eceive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are c ommitted to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the co st of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registratio n here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183725Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/reptiles-of-western-north-carolina-3/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Darn it all! An Introduction to Visible Mending DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T000739Z UID:3675 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Darning is a form of visible mending using only a needle and t hread. It can be simple or incredibly ornate\, going beyond repair to crea te something totally one of a kind!\nAttendees should bring an article of clothing or other textile (tote bag\, pillowcase\, etc.) with a hole that needs to be mended. Ideal for this project would be a lightweight fabric p iece (not denim). The workshop will begin with a demonstration of basic da rning. Attendees can then try the technique out for themselves! Embroidery hoops\, thread/floss\, and needles will be provided but supplies are limi ted. Please bring your own if possible! This is a skill that requires some manual dexterity but no previous sewing skills.\nIan Grout (he/him) is a queer vegan activist located in Canton\, NC. He spends his days selling fa ncy eyeglasses\, but his real passion is in fostering community. Along wit h his husband\, Ian hosts a twice-monthly queer vegan brunch in Haywood Co unty\, and can be found the first Wednesday of every month offering free c ommunity notary services at Firestorm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T000739Z LOCATION:1022 Haywood Road\, Asheville NC 28806 URL:http://firestorm.coop/events/3675-darn-it-all-an-introduction-to-visib le-mending.html?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ashevi lle-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Firestorm Books X-SOURCE-URL:https://firestorm.coop/events/2576-asheville-animal-rights-re ading-group.html END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR