Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Sunday, June 26, 2022
Daily Meditation + Support (online)
Jun 26 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Monday, June 27, 2022
Phase 3 Poll for Comprehensive Plan
Jun 27 all-day
online

There’s a new poll to participate in as part of the Buncombe County Comprehensive Plan 2043 process!  The Phase 3 Comprehensive Plan poll is meant for people who live, work, own property, or go to school in Buncombe County. The information collected will help Buncombe County prioritize the issues, develop land use and character frameworks, and draft The Plan recommendations. Phase 3 of the planning process includes:

  • Explore choices for how the County could change over time (future growth alternatives)
  • Identify how land could be used: where we live, work and play, and what it looks like
  • Develop policies, strategies, and actions to achieve our goals
  • Continue public engagement process
Business Re-Planning Masterclass
Jun 27 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
online

GrowthCLUB 90 Day Planning is more than a quarterly event. It is an essential element to a successful enterprise that is healthy, growing, and eventually someday can run WITHOUT YOU!

Join us for a full day of learning. This is a work session with speakers who will help you get in the right mindset for setting real achievable goals and breaking them down into actionable steps.

Learn how to make more money, build better teams, and get your time back so you can remember what it was you went into business for in the first place.

GrowthCLUB is POWERFUL. It is high-level and it is effective.

Lunch will be provided.

Daily Meditation + Support (online)
Jun 27 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Nominations accepted for the Blue Ridge Business Growth + Rising Star Awards
Jun 28 all-day
online

The Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards (companies in business over 3 years) and Rising Star Awards (companies in business less than 3 years) will be presented to Chamber member businesses that experienced growth in 2020 through quality management, inventiveness, old fashioned hard work and courage. Companies can be recognized for employment growth, revenue growth, or a combination.
Download a nomination form today. Deadline is August 19th
Phase 3 Poll for Comprehensive Plan
Jun 28 all-day
online

There’s a new poll to participate in as part of the Buncombe County Comprehensive Plan 2043 process!  The Phase 3 Comprehensive Plan poll is meant for people who live, work, own property, or go to school in Buncombe County. The information collected will help Buncombe County prioritize the issues, develop land use and character frameworks, and draft The Plan recommendations. Phase 3 of the planning process includes:

  • Explore choices for how the County could change over time (future growth alternatives)
  • Identify how land could be used: where we live, work and play, and what it looks like
  • Develop policies, strategies, and actions to achieve our goals
  • Continue public engagement process
Daily Meditation + Support (online)
Jun 28 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

GROW Mills River
Jun 28 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Sierra Nevada Brewery

Gather ● Relate ● Organize ● Work
Join us to stay updated on business in Mills River. With updates from the Town of Mills River and networking with neighboring businesses, let’s work to GROW your business in Mills River.
Pitch Party
Jun 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Southern Appalachian Brewery
The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Hatch Innovation Hub, Van Winkle Law Firm, BRCC Small Business Center, and Southern Appalachian Brewery have partnered to present this small business opportunity.
Pitch Parties are designed to offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch ideas for a new business, expansions, and reorganization. Each participant will be allowed up to one minute to make a quick pitch, after which the participant will receive feedback from the audience.
Your Meditation journey continued….
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
online
Your Meditation journey continued....

 Instructor Abhay

Dear Meditators

Below is the information for the upcoming meetings you can join to enhance your meditative journey with Sahaja Yoga meditation. Our classes are always free.

The upcoming sessions can be joined on a continuous basis to deepen and strengthen your meditation and cleanse any blockages.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Nominations accepted for the Blue Ridge Business Growth + Rising Star Awards
Jun 29 all-day
online

The Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards (companies in business over 3 years) and Rising Star Awards (companies in business less than 3 years) will be presented to Chamber member businesses that experienced growth in 2020 through quality management, inventiveness, old fashioned hard work and courage. Companies can be recognized for employment growth, revenue growth, or a combination.
Download a nomination form today. Deadline is August 19th
Phase 3 Poll for Comprehensive Plan
Jun 29 all-day
online

There’s a new poll to participate in as part of the Buncombe County Comprehensive Plan 2043 process!  The Phase 3 Comprehensive Plan poll is meant for people who live, work, own property, or go to school in Buncombe County. The information collected will help Buncombe County prioritize the issues, develop land use and character frameworks, and draft The Plan recommendations. Phase 3 of the planning process includes:

  • Explore choices for how the County could change over time (future growth alternatives)
  • Identify how land could be used: where we live, work and play, and what it looks like
  • Develop policies, strategies, and actions to achieve our goals
  • Continue public engagement process
Summer Buzz Breakfast Series: Growth and a Diverse Workforce: Where Are We Now?
Jun 29 @ 8:00 am
Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, Expo Center

People sitting at tables at a conference

Growing & Retaining A Diverse Workforce For A Vibrant Future

Join us for conversations about how we encourage and grow local talent and recruit others in order to grow our community in equitable, thoughtful, and dynamic ways.

Series Moderator: Clark Duncan, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, Economic Development Coalition, Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Lakesha McDay, Executive Director Governmental & Community Relations, UNC Asheville
  • Scott McLean, Director, Talent Management, The Biltmore Company
  • Nathan Ramsey, Director, Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, Land of Sky Regional Council
  • Kidada Wynn, Executive Director, Student Services, Asheville City Schools
Virtual business networking meeting
Jun 29 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
onlinew/ Asheville Business Referral Networking Meetup Group

Virtual business networking meeting

Join our virtual team of business professionals with the goal of growing your business. We meet every Wednesday via Teams video conferencing at 8:30 for 90 minutes. No fees, just participation and consistency required. Make new connections and generate business in a professional environment

Ground Breaking: Stonecroft Independent +Assisted Living
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Stonecroft

Join us as we celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony of Stonecroft Independent & Assisted Living.
This new senior living community will offer both assisted living and independent living in a comfortable and luxurious setting where residents will be able to age in place. The two-phase project will begin with the assisted living community, which is projected to open in late 2023, with the second phase to add independent living and open within the year thereafter.
The $19/Hour + Beyond Job Fair
Jun 29 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Virginia Boone Building, WNC Ag Center
Land of Sky Regional Council
Daily Meditation + Support (online)
Jun 29 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Ribbon Cutting: Safelight
Jun 29 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Safelight

Come out to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting of Safelight’s new building that was purchased to house their Child Advocacy Center, Family Advocacy Center, Counseling Center and Administrative Offices. This is the first time these programs have all been under one roof, streamlining care for survivors.
Safelight offers free, confidential help for adults and children affected by interpersonal violence (i.e. domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, etc.). Their services include a 24- hour crisis line, emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, case management, support groups, job training, and much more.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Nominations accepted for the Blue Ridge Business Growth + Rising Star Awards
Jun 30 all-day
online

The Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards (companies in business over 3 years) and Rising Star Awards (companies in business less than 3 years) will be presented to Chamber member businesses that experienced growth in 2020 through quality management, inventiveness, old fashioned hard work and courage. Companies can be recognized for employment growth, revenue growth, or a combination.
Download a nomination form today. Deadline is August 19th
Phase 3 Poll for Comprehensive Plan
Jun 30 all-day
online

There’s a new poll to participate in as part of the Buncombe County Comprehensive Plan 2043 process!  The Phase 3 Comprehensive Plan poll is meant for people who live, work, own property, or go to school in Buncombe County. The information collected will help Buncombe County prioritize the issues, develop land use and character frameworks, and draft The Plan recommendations. Phase 3 of the planning process includes:

  • Explore choices for how the County could change over time (future growth alternatives)
  • Identify how land could be used: where we live, work and play, and what it looks like
  • Develop policies, strategies, and actions to achieve our goals
  • Continue public engagement process
Daily Meditation + Support (online)
Jun 30 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Friday, July 1, 2022
Walking Meditation + Qigong
Jul 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
The North Carolina Arboretum

Experience the deep peace and simple joy of slow walking meditation in the Plants of Promise Garden at the Arboretum. Each walking meditation practice begins with a series of very gentle Qigong movements. Qigong is an easy, mindful movement practice that supports the body’s natural healing processes, promotes healthy circulation, invites a sense of inner calm, and releases tension from the body.

Daily Meditation + Support (online)
Jul 1 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Saturday, July 2, 2022
Daily Meditation + Support (online)
Jul 2 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Sunday, July 3, 2022
Daily Meditation + Support (online)
Jul 3 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Monday, July 4, 2022
Daily Meditation + Support (online)
Jul 4 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Nominations accepted for the Blue Ridge Business Growth + Rising Star Awards
Jul 5 all-day
online

The Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards (companies in business over 3 years) and Rising Star Awards (companies in business less than 3 years) will be presented to Chamber member businesses that experienced growth in 2020 through quality management, inventiveness, old fashioned hard work and courage. Companies can be recognized for employment growth, revenue growth, or a combination.
Download a nomination form today. Deadline is August 19th
Daily Meditation + Support (online)
Jul 5 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Your Meditation journey continued….
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
online
Your Meditation journey continued....

 Instructor Abhay

Dear Meditators

Below is the information for the upcoming meetings you can join to enhance your meditative journey with Sahaja Yoga meditation. Our classes are always free.

The upcoming sessions can be joined on a continuous basis to deepen and strengthen your meditation and cleanse any blockages.

Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Nominations accepted for the Blue Ridge Business Growth + Rising Star Awards
Jul 6 all-day
online

The Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards (companies in business over 3 years) and Rising Star Awards (companies in business less than 3 years) will be presented to Chamber member businesses that experienced growth in 2020 through quality management, inventiveness, old fashioned hard work and courage. Companies can be recognized for employment growth, revenue growth, or a combination.
Download a nomination form today. Deadline is August 19th