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X-WR-CALNAME:Asheville · education · Wednesday · 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:Fall Short Session\, 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260829T221452Z UID:10000209-1789862400-1790380799@penland.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:4-day workshops for registered students. (Programming) LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221452Z URL:https://penland.org/event/fall-short-session/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Penland School of Craft X-SOURCE-URL:https://penland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Pride Generation Plus Thrive Lunch and Learn DTSTART:20260923T160000Z DTEND:20260923T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T155959Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/174443964 CATEGORIES:community,education,wellness DESCRIPTION:Join Us!  Our Thrive sessions will be a space for LGBTQ+ Elde rs (age 55+) to share a meal with peers and engage in an educational or we llness-focused workshop.  For more information\, please contact Luna Brit t at lbritt@blueridgepride.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T155959Z LOCATION:Blue Ridge Pride Office (new location)
1330 Patton Ave Suite A \, Asheville\, NC 28806 X-SOURCE-NAME:Buncombe County Government X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/nc/asheville/buncombe- county/government/county/buncombe-county-government/asheville/local/event/ facilities/programs/buncombe-county-government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Health Education Leading to Prevention (HELP) Program DTSTART:20260923T160000Z DTEND:20260923T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T155959Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/163413345 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Health Education Leading to Prevention (HELP) Program - The th ird and fourth Wednesdays\, 12 pm - 1 pm. In partnership with Shiloh Commu nity Association\, IFPHA\, and Avery Health Education & Consulting LLC led by Kathey Avery\, these classes focus on the self-management of chronic d isease and diabetes as well as maintaining a healthy and well-balanced lif estyle. No pre-registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T155959Z LOCATION:Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center\, 121 Shiloh Road\, Ashevil le X-SOURCE-NAME:Buncombe County Government X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/nc/asheville/buncombe- county/government/county/buncombe-county-government/asheville/local/event/ facilities/programs/buncombe-county-government END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Long-term Effects of Hurricane Helene on Southern Appalachian Ecos ystems DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183607Z UID:1778780019756-1790168400-1790175600@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Long-term Effects of Hurricane Helene on Southern Appalachian Ecosystems\nwith Dan Lazar \nWednesday\, September 23  |  1 pm – 3 pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nIt has been two years since hurricane Helene ravaged the ecosystems of Western North C arolina\, uprooting trees and causing major flooding along mountain rivers and streams. How have the animals and plants of the affected areas respon ded to this historic event?  Where do songbirds go to escape hurricane wi nds?  How can fish and aquatic invertebrates tolerate such massive floodi ng?  What factors determine which trees are toppled and which survive?  We will investigate the long-term effects of Hurricane Helene on the natur al plant and animal communities of Western North Carolina during this illu strated lecture followed by a short walk on Arboretum grounds to observe t he ongoing recovery of hurricane-damaged areas. \nDan Lazar served for man y years as the director of education at the Western North Carolina Nature Center\, followed by several years as executive director of the Colburn Ea rth Science Museum. Dan has a degree in forest biology from the State Univ ersity of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and has b een an instructor in the Blue Ridge Naturalist program since 2005. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Caroli na Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a clas s 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 t he ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183607Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/long-term-effects-of-hurricane-helene-on -southern-appalachian-ecosystems/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&u tm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:What's the Role of Faith When the World is On Fire? DTSTART:20260923T200000Z DTEND:20260923T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221514Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53806397285376 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join Revs. Jessica Rigel of Warren WIlson Chapel and David Bla ck of First Presbyterian Church\, Chicago in the library loft on Wednesday \, September 23rd for a confersation about the role of faith in addressing the realities of our present moment. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221514Z LOCATION:Pew Learning Center and Ellison Library\, Loft/Mezzanine URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu/event/whats-the-role-of-faith-when-th e-world-is-on-fire?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ash eville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Warren Wilson College Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Composting 101 DTSTART:20260923T210000Z DTEND:20260923T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221444Z UID:38225-1790182800-1790188200@asapconnections.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join Seeds of Solidarity at the Asheville Tool Library to lear n the ins and outs of composting and how to turn food scraps into healthy soil! Beginning with a short presentation\, participants will learn why co mposting matters\, what’s happening inside a compost pile\, and a variet y of composting methods including traditional piles\, tumblers\, bokashi\, and worm bins. \nNext participants will get hands-on with real compost sa mples and learn how to balance “greens” and “browns” to create hea lthy compost as well as how to identify unfinished\, finished\, and anaero bic compost. Finally participants will take an optional tour of the Seeds of Solidarity greenhouse and learn about plans for their future composting system. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221444Z LOCATION:Asheville Tool Library\, 16 Smith Mill Road\, Asheville\, 28806\, United States URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/composting-101/?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:Workshop: Composting 101 DTSTART:20260923T210000Z DTEND:20260923T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221447Z UID:6ofopqp22n7fn1m9bom8stuvpk@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join co-hosts Carmen & Sarah to learn the ins and outs of comp osting and how to turn food scraps into healthy soil!Beginning with a shor t presentation\, participants will learn why composting matters\, what’s happening inside a compost pile\, and a variety of composting methods inc luding traditional piles\, tumblers\, bokashi\, and worm bins.Next partici pants will get hands-on with real compost samples and learn how to balance “greens” and “browns” to create healthy compost as well as how to identify unfinished\, finished\, and anerobic compost. Finally participan ts will take an optional tour of the Seeds of Solidarity greenhouse and le arn about their composting system.Expect to leave with a better understand ing of the composting process\, the confidence to start (or improve) your own system at home\, and a copy of the presentation.What to Wear / Safety Notes: Wear closed toed shoes.Skill Level: Beginner & IntermediateImportan t Workshop Details:Attendees must be 18+Attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to check in.Refunds are only allowed until 72 hours before the even t.Bathrooms and refillable water stations are available on site. We have a fridge on site to store any meals or snacks\, participants are able to st ep away to eat or drink at any time.If a class does not reach a sustainabl e capacity\, the instructor may cancel up to 48 hours before the event. In that case\, all attendees will receive a full refund.Equitable Access We believe everyone deserves access to hands-on learning opportunities\, rega rdless of income. That's why each workshop includes a limited number of Eq uitable Access seats.To help us share these opportunities widely:Each part icipant may claim an Equitable Access seat once per quarter (every three m onths).These spots are first-come\, first-served and limited by class size .If you've already used an equitable seat this quarter\, we ask that you r egister at full price so others can benefit.Please only claim these ticket s if cost is truly a barrier for you — this helps ensure that those who need the support most can take part.Questions? Contact us at workshopscoor dinator@ashevilletoollibrary.org.Reserve your spot today. ---Sold out? Jo in the waitlist! Your spot on the waitlist helps us understand what our co mmunity wants to learn\, making it easier for us to bring popular workshop s back again. You might get a spot if one opens up\, and you'll help shape future programming at the Asheville Tool Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221447Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Website Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://ashevilletoollibrary.org/events-calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR