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X-WR-CALNAME:Asheville · education · today · 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:Saman Majeed\,  Ph. D. — Forensic Science & Law DTSTART:20260917T040000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T184328Z UID:10000138-1789603200-1789650000@www.unca.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Interdisciplinary Studies Guest Speaker Series kicks off w ith Professor Saman Majeed\, Ph. D.\, who will discuss the connection betw een forensic science and the legal system. Head to the Mullen & James Huma nities Hall to learn more about how forensic science can inform investigat ions\, evidence\, and the pursuit of justice. This event is presented by t he Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and UNC Asheville’s Law\, Eth ics\, and Social Policy program. \nThis is the first of three events in th e Fall 2026 Interdisciplinary Studies Guest Speaker Series. Additional eve nts include a discussion from Guest Speaker David Firestein on September 3 0 and a presentation from Professor Austin Hooe\, Ph. D. on November 5. \n   \nAbout Saman Majeed\, Ph. D. \nMajeed graduated as a Pharmacist from T he University of Faisalabad\, in Pakistan\, where she originally came from . Then\, after gaining valuable experience working as a Quality Control Ph armacist in a pharmaceutical industry\, Majeed completed a Master’s degr ee in Biochemistry at the University of Agriculture\, Pakistan. Afterward\ , she joined the Narcotics Department at the Punjab Forensic Science Agenc y (PFSA) as a Forensic Scientist\, where Majeed analyzed more than 1\,600 cases over a span of nearly three years and testified at court trials as a n expert witness. Later\, as a Ph.D. graduate student at Texas Tech Univer sity\, she worked in Dr. Elka R. Georgieva’s research group. When Majeed is not in the classroom or research lab\, she likes to spend time with he r family\, read fiction\, and travel around to explore nature. \nAccessibi lity\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of o ur events. If you have any questions about access or would like to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in the film screenings\, please contact Stephanie Bullick\, Director of Acce ssibility\, at accessibility@unca.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T184328Z URL:https://www.unca.edu/event/saman-majeed-ph-d-forensic-science-law/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:UNC Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://go.unca.edu/campus-rec/esports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NTDC Training DTSTART:20260917T130000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221455Z UID:cae3vsalalu4omsihfdvjatd14@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221455Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Master Staff Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ffa-nc.org/events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:E Period DTSTART:20260917T142000Z DTEND:20260917T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T001956Z UID:10050948-1789640400-1789644600@www.ashevilleschool.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T001956Z URL:https://www.ashevilleschool.org/event/e-period/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ashevilleschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Geology of the Blue Ridge Field Class DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019722-1789642800-1789664400@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Geology of the Blue Ridge Field Class\nwith Anton DuMars \nThu rsday\, September 17  |  11am – 5pm \nBRN – Core \nRegister Here!\n   \nOn this Field Experience\, we will observe and interpret evidence of Appalachian mountain-building events. Participants can put their hands on a 380+/- million-year-old pluton and observe their post-uplift weathering\ , jointing\, and exfoliation. In addition\, participants observe and inter pret river processes\, transport\, and depositional environments of sedime nts derived from up-gradient sources. The experience includes on-site geol ogic map reading and interpretation. \nThis off-site program has stops in the Pisgah Forest near Brevard NC along The Pisgah Highway including Danie l Ridge and the Davidson River. \nThis program provides transportation to and from the class location using our minibus. We will meet at the Arboret um and return to the Arboretum. If you prefer to meet us there\, you will want to let us know and we will tell you where to meet. \nThis program wi ll take place outside and will follow easy to moderate trails. Dress for t he weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nAnton DuMars\, a resident of Black Mountain\, NC\, is an adjunct professor at th e College of Charleston. His geological interests include fluvial\, deltai c\, and coastal processes. Ideally\, he’s spending time on a hiking trai l or aboard his sailboat. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo co de upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation @ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Educa tion Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our F AQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provi de. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Educ ation Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arbo retum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/geology-of-the-blue-ridge-field-class-2/ ?utm_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:ASC - Body Doubling DTSTART:20260917T183000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182134Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53974510922239 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:ASC body doubling is an event where students can arrive at the ASC hub to freely find academic support. Students may aquire staff from A cademic Support Crew to teach soft skills involving a bunch of things to d o with academics. They are personally trained to navigate a student's spec ific needs and are FERPA complaint to ensure academic integridy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182134Z LOCATION:Jensen Hall\, First Floor\, in the study circle with the chairs a nd couches outside of 106-107 URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu/event/asc-body-doubling?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Warren Wilson College Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Constitution Day Celebration DTSTART:20260917T193000Z DTEND:20260917T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T004301Z UID:10000140-1789659000-1789662600@www.unca.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Constitution Day with fellow Bulldogs in the Mullen & James Humanities Hall! Led by Associate Professor of History Alvis Dunn\ , the talk will also explore the history of Constitution Day\, along with ideas about citizenship\, American identity\, and constitutional democracy . Dean Tim Channell will provide welcoming remarks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Accessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or would like to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full parti cipation in the film screenings\, please contact Stephanie Bullick\, Direc tor of Accessibility\, at accessibility@unca.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T004301Z URL:https://www.unca.edu/event/constitution-day-celebration/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:UNC Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://go.unca.edu/campus-rec/esports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Farming on Leased Land Webinar DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221444Z UID:38148-1789664400-1789669800@asapconnections.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:For both farmers and landowners! Learn about strategies to fin d farmland to lease and best practices for leasing farmland\, including le ase agreements. We’ll also discuss different ways to find farmers to lea se your land. Presented by NC Farmlink and NC Cooperative Extension. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221444Z URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farming-on-leased-land-web inar/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-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:ASC - Study With Songs! DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182134Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53974401288278 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This event is a social study group with themed music playing d uring the time\, with suggestions to be taken on by attending students to share music interests. Any student is welcome to show up to get studying a nd/or homework done in the socially energetic environment. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182134Z LOCATION:Jensen Hall\, First Floor\, in the study circle with the chairs a nd couches outside of 106-107 URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu/event/asc-study-with-songs?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Warren Wilson College Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR