Calendar of Events

Instructor Dr. Todd Creasy discusses Six Sigma and Lean processes and the major differences between the two.

Join your nonprofit peers for our inaugural Nonprofit Mornings as we dive into the topic of “Moving Beyond Scarcity and Self-Sacrifice” (because we are all guilty of this) with speaker Angelica Reza Wind. Yes, there will be free coffee and time to chat!

https://www.facebook.com/events/711498735940713/

Save the date for NCAND’s first Regional Meeting of the 2019-2020 year in Asheville, NC! Get more info and register here: https://www.eatrightnc.org/ncand-regional-meeting-in-asheville-2019

https://www.facebook.com/events/390090621782533/

Summer is all about outdoor fun, spending quality time together as a family and taking in the wonderful sights of nature. Submit your photos of your family hiking, sunlight making its way through the trees or of the fantastic views that make Chimney Rock so special. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

Cost: No cost to enter contest.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2346811038665486/?event_time_id=2346811148665475

How to present yourself with poise
First impressions matter! Does the thought of introducing yourself make you nervous? Perhaps you aren’t quite sure what you should do or say? In the first part of this workshop, you’ll learn how to “meet and greet” with ease. We’ll explore the powerful nonverbal cues that signal confidence and credibility. You’ll also develop and practice a 30-second “elevator pitch” that can be tailored to a variety of situations. Making a positive first impression sets the stage for future success.

How to present your ideas with confidence
We don’t know if women are actually more scared of public speaking than men are, but we do know that women are more likely to express fears of public speaking. In the second half of this workshop, you’ll develop your command of the verbal, vocal and visual elements of public speaking. You’ll explore the power of storytelling, and build your speaking presence by developing and delivering a two-minute story.

Designed for women, our Powerful Women workshops provide a safe and supportive environment for women to freely share concerns, take risks and support each other through lively group interaction and constructive feedback.

To ensure ample opportunity for group exercises and presentation practice, enrollment is limited to 20 people.

Instructor: Dr. Betty Farmer

Do you have an interest or passion for playing in streams, working with kids, or doing science outdoors? If so come join our team of volunteer educators to help us lead lessons as part of our RiverRATS Education Program! This program works with schools throughout the watershed to teach students about aquatic ecosystems and inspire an appreciation of the river.

In this training RiverLink staff will teach you all about these spaces, including physical structures of streams, the various creatures that live there, and water chemistry. You’ll learn a bit about our strategies for sharing this information with the public, and have opportunities to play with some interactive models. Once you’ve completed this training and been cleared by a background check, you’ll be ready to come with us to schools, and start teaching the next generation of river stewards!

Witness the full life cycle of an apple pie in this hands-on workshop led by a trio of accomplished Asheville bakers. Learn about locally grown and milled grains, the historical significance of apples in Appalachia, and time-honored pie-making methods. Try your hand at mixing, rolling, lining, filling, and finishing—from egg wash techniques to lattices and personalized designs. Finally, taste the fruits of all that labor and take home recipes and a pie-crust kit made with locally milled flour.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1157505144453440/

You can’t beat a walk with a friend over good conversation. So, why not take a walk with lots of friends and a history expert to boot? Buncombe County Libraries is excited to announce its Strolling Through History program focused on getting you moving while taking in some experiential history. “Each one of the strolls is a little different. We’ll talk about the evolution of the architecture, famous (or not quite so famous) residents, important events, and more,” explains Pack Memorial Librarian Katherine Calhoun Cutshall. “On our Haywood Street stroll, we talked about how the street has seen two major rebirths and discussed the careers of two WWI nurses who grew up on the street while it was mostly residential.”

Pack Librarians are always looking for innovative ways to showcase the library’s portfolio of initiatives and resources. “The North Carolina Room is a hidden gem in our library system, so programs like Strolling Through History bring the collection to the streets of downtown while showing off resources and programs in a fun new way,” notes Katherine. And of course, exercising your muscles and social skills are important at any age

So, how can you get involved with the monthly Strolling Through History? There are two versions: one for elder adults and one for babies and their caregivers. If you’re interested in participating, the elder adults strolls are the third Friday of every month, and the babies and caretakers strolls are the third Wednesday of every month (except July). All strolls will meet at Pack Memorial Library at 10:30 a.m., and participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring water to stay hydrated. Registration is required. 

Open to the public, a la carte menu

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Open to the public, a la carte menu

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Satisfy your shopping cravings at this highly curated market of local food products and wares. Encounter local artisans and stock up on everything from cutting boards, dishes, and glasses to spices, coffee, and other edible souvenirs. Stop by the pop-up bookstore by Malaprops, where guest and local cookbook authors will be signing books throughout the weekend.

https://www.facebook.com/events/357105634992374/

Satisfy your shopping cravings at this highly curated market of local food products and wares. Encounter local artisans and stock up on everything from cutting boards, dishes, and glasses to spices, coffee, and other edible souvenirs. Stop by the pop-up bookstore by Malaprops, where guest and local cookbook authors will be signing books throughout the weekend.

https://www.facebook.com/events/357105634992374/?event_time_id=357105641659040

Come learn more and be trained as an SAHC ambassador! A SAHC Ambassador is a volunteer who represents SAHC at public and tabling events. This will be a short orientation to learn more about this volunteer opportunity.

Why does SAHC need Ambassadors?

One of our goals at SAHC is to connect with members of our community and let them know about our local land and water conservation work. Often times we are asked to participate during events that fall outside our normal business hours, so it is helpful to have informative volunteers able to relieve our staff. SAHC Ambassadors are crucial to our engagement efforts and add capacity to our community-building.

Retreat to the South Slope’s sumptuous cocktail lounge at Antidote for an intimate discussion about one of the most intoxicating trends of the decade—craft beverages aged and fermented in barrels. Enjoy drinks and light appetizers alongside experienced makers as you learn about the process of infusing the flavors and characters of wooden barrels into specialty liquors, coffee, and beer.

Sponsored by: Country Malt

Featured Participants:
Antidote
AUX Bar
Budy Finch
Burial Beer Co.
Chef Matt Kelly
Chemist
Eda Rhyne
Hi Wire Brewing
High Noon Coffee Roasters
PennyCup Coffee Co.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2442730332443899/

Save plenty of room for Chow Chow’s main course—a gathering of culinary delights that continues throughout the festival in the middle of downtown. Shop, taste, and sip your way through Pack Square as you meet chefs, artisans, beverage experts, and other taste-makers. Watch master chefs at work at the demonstration stage, wake up your body at morning yoga, and indulge in the fresh, creative fare being slung at the food truck rodeo.

https://www.facebook.com/events/310923686452235/

Save plenty of room for Chow Chow’s main course—a gathering of culinary delights that continues throughout the festival in the middle of downtown. Shop, taste, and sip your way through Pack Square as you meet chefs, artisans, beverage experts, and other taste-makers. Watch master chefs at work at the demonstration stage, wake up your body at morning yoga, and indulge in the fresh, creative fare being slung at the food truck rodeo.

https://www.facebook.com/events/310923686452235/?event_time_id=310923693118901

Don’t fear the biscuit. Get comfortable handling this beloved dough alongside experienced biscuit slingers, who will ease any kitchen anxiety and help you set your sights on hot-off-the-skillet breakfast bliss. Taste the thrill of success and take home a signed copy of the Red Truck Bakery Cookbook by Brian Noyes, a small-town baker turned national culinary star.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2323547944530224/

What’s all the buzz about specialty coffee? Ride the third wave of coffee at an educational tasting experience by a pioneering North Carolina coffee roaster. Try specialty-grade coffees from around the world—paired with local products to bring out flavor nuances—while drinking in the art of palate development and evaluating brews using the industry’s sensory lexicon and coffee flavor wheel.

https://www.facebook.com/events/716486292134969/

From kimchi to kombucha, and from cheese to beer, fermented food and drink has reached new heights in the hands of talented chefs and food artisans. Join an acclaimed local chef as well as a maker of handcrafted fermented food on a culinary journey discovering the joy of fermented foods. Taste your way through classic recipes and new sensations while delving into the wide range of ways mountain folk have long deployed friendly bacteria to transform ingredients into delicacies that are healthful, flavorful, and shelf stable.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2331336740414667/

Up your picnic game with the help of a seasoned professional—the prolific local author of a do-it-yourself handbook detailing 20 themed picnics and more than 70 outdoor-ready recipes. Get ideas for celebrating all seasons of blanket dining, enjoy samples of basket-ready bites, and leave with tips for pulling off epic mealtime celebrations, sans hiccups, as well as a copy of A Year of Picnics.

https://www.facebook.com/events/867690183600363/

Join Asheville native and cultural guide DeWayne Barton for a walking tour of local African-American heritage. Explore the area known as The Block, a once thriving business district for the African-American community, then sit in on a short panel discussion about the culinary heritage of the block at the YMI Cultural Center, a multicultural hub since it opened in 1893 as the Young Men’s Institute—among the nation’s oldest African-American institutions. Finally, head to Benne on Eagle for a family-style meal and pass plates heaped with fried chicken, fish cakes, sweet potato pie, and more soul-food favorites.

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Head to the bucolic hills of Fairview, just southeast of Asheville, where western North Carolina’s rich agricultural heritage lives on at family farms and artisan food producers. Experience the century-plus legacy of Hickory Nut Gap Farm, a sustainable farm run by the fifth generation of family owners. Savor award-winning farmstead cheeses at Looking Glass Creamery–a place so hands-on, the cheese maker milks the cows herself–and pick up fresh-from-the-fields produce at Flying Cloud Farm. Along the way, enjoy locally produced beverages. Live music at Hickory Nut Gap Farm by Zoe and Cloyd.

at each farm, there is a guest chef providing a dish featuring products from that particular farm. There will be a beverage pairing at each stop. At Hickory Nut Gap Farm, there are a few chef stations and live music. Transportation to and from downtown is also provided for this event.

Must be 21 and older to attend all Chow Chow events!

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