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SUMMARY:Barn Dance with Old Charlotte Highwaymen
DESCRIPTION:Out in the Big Barn\, let’s dance!!! Local favorites in the rose-splattered pearl snaps\, Old Charlotte Highwaymen will be joining us! Bluegrass\, old time\, sweet strings and pickings\, we’ll have some music to sit and sway to\, square dancing and big mountain circle dancing with a caller. \nHNG will be running a bar with local beers and NA beverage and snack cart.\nBarn Door Ciderworks will provide some sweet and snappy sips of their legendary cider brewed right here in Fairview.\nRoot Down Farm food truck will be serving up some seriously lovely food featuring NC Farm fresh veggies and Hickory Nut Gap meats. \nBy purchasing your ticket online you will be on our Will Call list\, admission will be checked in at the Cabana! \nDate: Saturday\, June 15th\, 2024\nTime: 6pm-9pm\nCost: $10/person\n5 and under free! \n*We love four-legged friends\, but only two-legged creatures may attend this event.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/barn-dance-with-old-charlotte-highwaymen-2/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000
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SUMMARY:The Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Series
DESCRIPTION:The Utopian Seed Project grows a wide range of crops and varieties with the aim of increasing agrobiodiversity into the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e. eaten!) in our regional. Our Trial to Table event series brings together talented local chefs to showcase the work we’re doing on the farm. Enjoy great food\, learn about new crops and varieties\, and get inspired for a better food system.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/the-utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-series-2/
LOCATION:Pleb Urban Winery\, 289 Lyman St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T210000
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SUMMARY:Cherokee Ndn Foods\, Heritage Crops and Wild Delicacies
DESCRIPTION:The Traditions in Agriculture series seeks to engage the community in expanding our understanding of equitable farming\, food\, and medicinal practices. Learn how we can create healthier communities and ecosystems for food justice. \nIn this talk we will explore relationships and threads of resiliency in our current challenging ecological climate. These relatives will transmit about lived experience\, shared strength and a vision for hope. They will illuminate their process and method for respecting and upholding the bounty we have been given by our ancestors\, setting the proverbial table for all versus the few. \nTyson Sampson is a two-hearted and two-spirited individual who descended from the local\nindigenous matriarchy called the ᎠᏂᎩᎶᎯ (A-ni-gi-lo-hi). Their home is referred to as The\nBeautiful Painted Earth. This family is based here in their aboriginal territory most commonly\nknown as the Great Smoky Mountains. \nAmy Walker is a member of the Deer Clan\, is a great-grandmother\, and is 78 years old. Her\nparents\, one Cherokee and one South Dakota Sioux\, were both herbalists. She grew up eating\nout of the Appalachian forests; a wildcrafter and a farmer\, she focuses her farming on traditional\nCherokee food preferences\, mostly growing traditional medicine\, corn\, beans\, and squash. She\nis a retired social worker\, and an indigenous traditionalist. Amy is a pipe carrier and a\nSundancer in South Dakota. \nThis program is free. Registration is not required.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/cherokee-ndn-foods-heritage-crops-and-wild-delicacies/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T190000
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SUMMARY:Farmer Social & Music at Rare Bird
DESCRIPTION:This free family-friendly event is hosted by WNC Food Coalition and is a relaunching of the Collaborative Ag Network with 4 exciting programs to improve connectivity and quality of life for farmers. This is mainly a chance to meet some folks and relax while the season gets going. You’ll also learn a little about what’s going on land access\, producer coops and collective resources in WNC and how to get involved. Enjoy some local food and music with A Grisman + Garcia Experience with Dirty Dawg. \n2-4: Social\n4-5: Food\n5-7: Music \nContact jenn@wncfoodjustice.com for more info!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farmer-social-music-at-rare-bird/
LOCATION:Rare Bird Farm\, 91 Duckett Top Tower Road\, Hot Springs\, NC\, 28743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20240418T213427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T213427Z
UID:32919-1714221000-1714230000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:The Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Series
DESCRIPTION:The Utopian Seed Project grows a wide range of crops and varieties with the aim of increasing agrobiodiversity into the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e. eaten!) in our regional. Our Trial to Table event series brings together talented local chefs to showcase the work we’re doing on the farm. Enjoy great food\, learn about new crops and varieties\, and get inspired for a better food system.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/the-utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-series/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T172611Z
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SUMMARY:Traditions in Agriculture presents: Building Community Around Food and Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The Traditions in Agriculture series seeks to engage the community in expanding our understanding of equitable farming\, food\, and medicinal practices. Learn how we can create healthier communities and ecosystems for food justice. \nPlants\, medicine\, and food are powerful forces that connect to place and history\, preserve cultural lineages\, and build community. Join Brandon Ruiz\, Community Herbalist and Urban Farmer based on Catawba Land (Charlotte\, North Carolina) to learn and discuss different approaches to work with and support your community through plant medicine\, home gardening\, and more. \nEvent is Free.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/traditions-in-agriculture-presents-building-community-around-food-and-medicine/
LOCATION:West Asheville Library\, 942 Hayward Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T150000
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CREATED:20240315T135259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T140252Z
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SUMMARY:Beacon Spring Town Square
DESCRIPTION:Come eat\, drink\, and be merry at Beacon’s Spring Town Square event\, where we will connect across Asheville’s many communities. Join us Saturday\, March 30th from 12 to 3 pm at One World West in West Asheville. This is an opportunity for locals to learn and share about what’s happening in their communities. Attendees will have an opportunity to make announcements\, requests\, and offers during our Community Forum portion of the evening. \nDonations are requested but not required. Food and drink will be available for purchase. \nLocation: One World West at 520 Haywood Rd Asheville\, NC 28806\nRSVP Here: https://www.thebeaconnetwork.org/event-3/30
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/beacon-spring-town-square/
LOCATION:One World West\, 520 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T130000
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CREATED:20240321T195012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T195012Z
UID:32781-1711792800-1711803600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:North Asheville Tailgate Market Seed Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at market on Saturday\, March 30th for a community Seed Swap! Bring your extra seeds to share or trade with others! We will have some small empty envelopes available to help share out the seeds and we’ll have a special booth set up for it near our information booth. This is a free event!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/north-asheville-tailgate-market-seed-swap/
LOCATION:North Asheville Tailgate Market
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T160000
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CREATED:20231109T203012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T203012Z
UID:32054-1700055000-1700064000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:WNC AgTech and Agribusiness Discovery Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the WNC AgTech and Agribusiness Discovery Event. This summit is the kickoff event for a year-long effort to explore opportunities to increase economic development in Western NC via the synthesis of agriculture and business. The summit will bring together leaders who are – or could be – working in the agribusiness/agtech space in western NC\, bridging agriculture\, business\, government\, and education. Participants will hear from speakers about current and future opportunities in the space and will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and feedback about supporting and growing the ecosystem. There is no charge for this event but registration is required. We encourage you to join us and share your thoughts! Register here: WNC AgTech and Agribusiness Discovery Event Tickets\, Wed\, Nov 15\, 2023 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-agtech-and-agribusiness-discovery-event/
LOCATION:WNC Ag Center\, Airport Rd\, Fletcher
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20231102T195934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T195934Z
UID:32029-1699700400-1699808400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Enka-Candler Holiday Tailgate Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 4th annual holiday market.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/enka-candler-holiday-tailgate-market/
LOCATION:A-B Tech\, Enka Campus\, 1463 Sand Hill Road\, Candler\, NC\, 28715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20231005T175225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T175445Z
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Crunch
DESCRIPTION:Join schools\, child care centers\, and organizations across North Carolina in celebrating National Farm to School Month by crunching into a locally locally grown fruit or vegetable. The 2023 NC Crunch will take place on Wednesday\, October 18th! Register today and get your Crunch planning underway! Participants of all ages are invited to crunch with us. \nNC Crunch promotes healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the state. It’s also a fun way to connect food and agriculture to all kinds of classroom curricula – from science to art.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/north-carolina-crunch/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T190000
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CREATED:20230901T144640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T144640Z
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SUMMARY:Farm to Fork in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Piedmont Culinary Guild (PCG) and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) are excited to once again team up for a celebration of local food and drink. Farm to Fork in the Garden features many of the Charlotte area’s best-known farmers and chefs paired together to create delicious bite-sized dishes highlighting the bounty of the season. The Picnic also features local food artisans and beverage producers\, plus live music and fun activities for the whole family. \nThe Farm to Fork Picnic is not just delicious\, it is also a fundraiser for agriculture and food system training programs at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and farmer grants at Piedmont Culinary Guild.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-to-fork-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden\, 6500 South New Hope Road\, Belmont\, NC\, 28012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20230824T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T162801Z
UID:31729-1695492000-1695506400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Rooted in Compassion: A Benefit for Elderflower Care Community
DESCRIPTION:Come for an unforgettable evening on the farm with live music\, food\, silent auction\, raffles\, laughter\, dancing\, and fun on Franny’s Farm—all to raise money for Elderflower Care Community. Tickets include food & drinks. Food trucks include Pasta & Prana\, Sweet Potato Tooth\, and Sam’s Pop Shop. Early Bird tickets ($60) are available until September 9th.  Advanced Tickets ($90) are available until September 22nd. \nElderflower Care Community is an up-and-coming assisted living facility that will be in Western North Carolina. Elderflower will be home to elders needing long-term care who place a high value on their independence\, friendships\, healthy lifestyle\, and medical care. Our mission is to enrich the aging experience by providing opportunities for active\, engaged\, and purposed living. This benefits not just our residents\, but also their families\, our staff\, and the greater community. Find out more at elderflowercommunity.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/rooted-in-compassion-a-benefit-for-elderflower-care-community/
LOCATION:Franny’s Farm\, 22 Frannys Farm Rd.\, Leicester\, NC\, 28748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T180000
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CREATED:20230809T180052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T183627Z
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SUMMARY:Southside Pig Roast + Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Southside Community Farm is in urgent need of funding to support our farmers\, our markets\, and our free fridge program. Your donations help us sustain vital community resources—and\, until Sept. 16\, they can get you a ticket to our Pig Roast and enter you in a raffle to win prizes from local artists and businesses!\n\nThank you to Warren Wilson College for donating the pig!\n\nCurrent list of raffle prizes:\n\n\n$75 gift certificate to Neon Moon Salon\nBlack Earth Wisdom by Leah Penniman + $50 Firestorm giftcard\nButterfly Summer 12″ x 16″ art print + Farmer Froggy vinyl sticker by Revenciel\nMixing bowl from East Fork Pottery ($160 value)\n1 hour massage session from Ben Gordon Body Work\nCeramic piece from Slouch\n\n\nThank you to our prize donors!\nNeon Moon Salon\, Firestorm Coop\, Clarky AKA Revenciel\, Ben Gordon Body Work
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/southside-pig-roast-raffle/
LOCATION:Arthur R. Edington Education and Career Center\, 133 Livingston St.\, Ashville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20230825T200825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T200825Z
UID:31748-1694111400-1694122200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Shiloh Community Association Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Shiloh Community Association Legacy Gala! This in-person event will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Asheville – Biltmore\, located on Hendersonville Road in beautiful Asheville\, NC\, USA. \nGet ready to mingle\, and have a blast with fellow neighbors and community members. Our gala promises an evening filled with fun\, laughter\, and great memories. Dress to impress and get ready to enjoy delicious food\, refreshing drinks\, and fantastic entertainment. To benefit the vision of the Shiloh Community Resource Center. \nMake sure to mark your calendars for this incredible event\, plus others happening this week. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/shiloh-community-association-gala/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 115 Hendersonville Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20230727T185903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T154047Z
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SUMMARY:HarvestFest
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Olivette’s Riverside Park on Sunday\, August 27th for our second annual HarvestFest\, presented by Olivette Community and Chatt Hills Music. Join us in celebrating farmers\, community\, and music while raising funds for ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits & Vegetables.  Doors open at 3pm with family games and activities. BareFoot Movement will kick off the bluegrass beats at 4pm. Tickets are $25 (kids are free). \nIn honor of our local farmers and all they do to sustain our community\, all farmers and their families will have free entry to the event. There will also be a VIF section (Very Important Farmers) that will pamper our farmers during the busy harvest season. \nAll ticket proceeds go towards the ASAP Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program. Thanks to the generous support of Wicked Weed and Vidl Wine\, all proceeds from the beer and wine sales will also benefit Double SNAP.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/harvestfest/
LOCATION:Olivette Riverside Park\, 1069 Olivette Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20230714T191353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T191353Z
UID:31466-1692451800-1692460800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Trial to Table - Summer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer Celebration will focus on all the flavors of summer! We’ll have okra and tomatoes and southern peas and all sorts of experimental summer greens. Expect something creative and delicious. \nTicket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total) a popsicle from Sam’s Pop Shop and a drink ticket. We’ll also be running a Utopian Seed Project tasting table to show off some of these ingredients in their pure form. A note on pricing transparency: we want these events to be as accessible as possible and so have a flexible pricing policy\, if you’re able to pay more than $50 then great\, if you can’t then that’s great to. A note on pricing transparency: we want these events to be as accessible as possible and so have a flexible pricing policy\, if you’re able to pay more than $50 then great\, if you can’t then that’s great to.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/trial-to-table-summer-celebration/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20230125T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T135725Z
UID:29815-1685894400-1685905200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farm to Fork Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Farm to Fork is Coming Back to the Triangle! \nHeld in the Triangle for more than 15 years\, the Farm to Fork Picnic is a showcase of North Carolina chefs\, artisans\, and farmers paired together to create sips and nibbles of the region’s best flavors and seasonal ingredients! \nGrab your friends and family\, a blanket\, and some lawn chairs\, and join us for a delightful summer picnic. Chefs will team up with a farmer or artisan to create small bites at tasting stations throughout the beautiful grounds of Fearrington Village. \nBuy tickets here: www.FarmtoForkNC.com \nStarted in 2007\, this event is a celebration of our local food community and the people who work so hard to bring delicious local foods to our plates year-round. \nNet proceeds from the Picnic benefit the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)’ agriculture and food system training programs. Our community will benefit from an improved local food system and better access to healthy\, local food. \nThank you and we hope to see you at Farm to Fork!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-to-fork-picnic/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20230523T153351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T153351Z
UID:31154-1685808000-1685820600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:9th Annual EmpTea Bowls
DESCRIPTION:Our 9th Annual EmpTea Bowls…Tea Party in the Garden on Saturday\, June 3\, 2023\, from 4:00-7:30 PM This is our annual non-profit fundraiser in support of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden located at 99 White Pine Drive\, Black Mountain\, NC 28711 These funds go to help support our Interns that work with the Garden Manager and providing Community Educational Programs. Come join us for a fun evening in the garden providing Herbal Teas and Delicious Foods\, select a piece of locally made pottery with the purchase of your ticket ($25 – ages 15 and over\, $10 – 14-4\, Free ages 3 and under)\, Live Music\, Silent Auction & Raffle Baskets\, Garden Tours and Children’s Activities.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/9th-annual-emptea-bowls/
LOCATION:Black Mountain Recreation Park\, Recreation Park Drive\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
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SUMMARY:Chicken Processing Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Wild East Farm is a small regenerative farm focused on pastured livestock and perennial foods. We are inviting volunteers to participating in processing meat chickens here at the farm on May 27 at 8:30am. We expect to wrap up by 1:30pm. \nWe take every effort to process our animals efficiently\, safely\, and with respect for the animal. We move at a brisk pace to ensure minimal stress on the animals. Volunteers need to be prepared to abide by those principles and participate in any part of the process while working with the team. Our goal is that you become comfortable and confident in the process\, build skills\, and learn a lot while you are here! \nWe will provide refreshments (snacks and drinks) and volunteers can head home with a whole chicken. Our chickens are rotated daily on pasture and fed 100% organic feed. \nVolunteers will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival. \nRegistration required. Follow this link to learn more and register.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/chicken-processing-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Wild East Farm\, 370 Wilkerson Way\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20230504T174837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T174837Z
UID:30984-1683984600-1683993600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Trial to Table - Spring Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Our Trial to Table events are a chance for us to showcase crops and varieties from our farm trials via the talented hands of local chefs. We challenge our chefs to be inspired by our farm trials and to be creative with their dishes. The food is always delicious and our hope is that you experience something new and begin to rethink what our regional food system can offer. \nOur Spring Celebration will focus on root flours and alternative seed flours. We grow achira\, yacon\, cassava\, ube\, yam\, sweet potato\, turmeric\, ginger\, arrowroot and more. All these tropical roots make great flours so we are bringing together bakers and pastry chefs to show off these crops! Expect something creative and delicious. \nTicket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total). We’ll also be running a Utopian Seed Project tasting table to show off some of these ingredients in their pure form. A note on pricing transparency: we want these events to be as accessible as possible and so have a flexible pricing policy\, if you’re able to pay more than $50 then great\, if you can’t then that’s great to.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/trial-to-table-spring-celebration/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20230214T171314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T171314Z
UID:30108-1679659200-1679932800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Lavender Transplant Volunteer Work Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a volunteer work weekend at our new farm and community in Sandymush\, NC — Spiral Mountain. \nSpiral Mountain is a 34-acre farm with five cabins. We envision people living in community together here and growing much of our own food\, including both annual vegetables and permaculture perennials. We also envision growing lots of native plants\, whether edible\, medicinal\, or just beautiful. And\, of course\, we envision growing a field of English lavender. \nDuring this work weekend\, we will transplant several hundred five-year-old lavender plants into the field at Spiral Mountain. \nIf you are interested in being involved with the goings-on at Spiral Mountain in some capacity\, this work weekend would be a great opportunity for everyone to get to know each other. We invite you to join us\, whether it’s just for a day\, for several days and nights\, or for the whole weekend. \nWe have roughly 12 beds we can offer volunteers in cabins with electricity\, plumbing\, kitchens\, and bathrooms. These cabins are fancy (by my standards). If you’d like a bed\, please say so when you RSPV. We’ll reserve beds for people on a first come first serve basis. Volunteers are also welcome to camp on the land if you’d prefer. \nAlso\, we’ll feed you! Three square meals a day. (If you’d like to bring your own snacks or other foodstuffs to share\, please do. I always like to bring my own snacks. I get it.) \n*Please be aware that Spiral Mountain has lots of bugs\, bees\, ticks\, dogs\, goats\, sheep\, cows\, horses\, ducks\, chickens\, turkeys\, pigs\, etc.\, either on site or nearby. We also have a no-chemical policy — even for bees. Which means there are bees nests that we simply respect. If this doesn’t work for you\, then volunteering here probably isn’t a good fit. \nThank you\, friends! I look forward to seeing you on Spiral Mountain! \nDirections: Spiral Mountain is at the very end of Randall Cove Rd. in Leicester\, NC. We’re not on google maps\, yet. The road is a small\, twisty dirt road. Keep going until you think you must have surely gone too far\, and then keep going some more. Once you turn onto Surrett Cove Rd.\, follow the signs for “Randall Glen” up the hill. Randall Glen is our closest neighbor (and they are on Google maps)\, but they are not affiliated with Spiral Mountain. You’ll pass through Randall Glen to get here\, and sometimes\, you’ll need to navigate through the farm animals (including Pyrenees dogs) carefully. If you get lost along the way\, many of us do not have cell service on the mountaintop\, but you can try calling Puma at 336-977-1679. Thank y’all! We can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/lavender-transplant-volunteer-work-weekend/
LOCATION:Spiral Mountain\, 96 Randall Cove Rd\, Leicester\, NC\, 28748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20230228T184457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T184457Z
UID:30224-1679130000-1679140800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Savory Hub Naturalist Series: Birding at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Farm and surrounding forest with birder and farmer Noah Poulos to spot the various species of birds that can be found in WNC.\nEdge habitat birding\, learn how planned grazing benefits the local avian population.\nWe will be hiking in uneven and sometimes steep terrain\, so please wear sturdy shoes and be dressed for the weather.\nAttendees will break for an included biscuit brunch* from butcher Brian’s kitchen\, as birding is hungry work. When attending classes\, you will receive a 5% discount in the Farm Store & Butchery! \nCost: $25/person\, 2 pack for $40\, biscuit brunch is included.\n*If you have dietary restrictions\, please reach out to Megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com and we can accommodate.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/savory-hub-naturalist-series-birding-at-the-farm/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T000000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20221215T151124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T151124Z
UID:29636-1677196800-1677369600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:30th Annual Spring Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:Registration is NOW OPEN for our 30th Annual Spring Conference\, taking place February 24th-26th at Mars Hill University.\nYou’re in for a fun-filled weekend of learning and community building. This year we have 15 different Tracks on subjects such as: Cooking\, Food Justice\, Farming Business + Production\, Herbs\, Mushrooms\, Forest Farming\, Gardening\, Holistic Forestry\, Livestock & Poultry\, Living on the Land\, Permaculture\, Pests & Pollinators\, Soils\, and Sustainable Living! \nFor each Track subject\, there are 4 different classes to choose from taught by expert educators. There will also be 8 half-day workshops to choose from if you want to dive deep into subjects like Fermentation\, Spirulina Cultivation\, Invasive Vine Basketry\, and more! \nHead to our website to view the full Spring Conference schedule and register today! >> https://organicgrowersschool.org/conferences/spring/ \nOur new sliding scale pricing allows participants to access the price that meets their financial needs. Check out our blog for more info on Sliding Scale here >> http://bit.ly/3OSDE1z
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/30th-annual-spring-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Mars Hill University\, 100 Athletic Street\, Mars Hill\, NC\, 28754
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20221012T182218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T182218Z
UID:29178-1670058000-1670072400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Hendersonville Farmers Market Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Market featuring favorite community craft vendors\, baked goods\, local products and late fall produce.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/hendersonville-farmers-market-holiday-market-2/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Farmers Market\, 650 Maple Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20221012T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T182331Z
UID:29176-1669903200-1669914000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Flat Rock Farmers Market Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Local craft items will be for sale during the holiday market\, plus\, james and jellies\, prepared foods\, baked goods\, natural body-care products\, and late fall crops.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/flat-rock-farmers-market-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Flat Rock Farmers Market\, 2720 Greenville Hwy.\, Flat Rock\, NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20221012T182406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T182406Z
UID:29175-1668848400-1668862800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Mills River Farm Market Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Market featuring community craft vendors\, late fall produce and local products.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mills-river-farm-market-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Mills River Farmers Market\, Highway 280\, Mills River\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20221012T182205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T182205Z
UID:29177-1668848400-1668862800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Hendersonville Farmers Market Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Market featuring favorite community craft vendors\, baked goods\, local products and late fall produce.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/hendersonville-farmers-market-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Farmers Market\, 650 Maple Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20221110T153635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T141127Z
UID:29462-1668520800-1668535200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:WNC Medicinal Herb Growers: Grower/Buyer Social
DESCRIPTION:The annual Grower/Buyer Social event on November 15th from 2-6 p.m. is a celebration of our diverse community of makers and producers. After a break during the pandemic\, we welcome you back to an in-person gathering in Mills River\, NC. Join us for an afternoon of networking with fellow growers\, wholesale buyers and other professionals working with medicinal herbs. Cost: $12\nThere’s still time to register! Register on Eventbrite
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-medicinal-herb-growers-grower-buyer-social/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T003456
CREATED:20221012T182011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T182011Z
UID:29174-1668243600-1668268800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Etowah Lions Club Farmers Market Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our indoor holiday market on Saturday\, Nov. 12.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/etowah-lions-club-farmers-market-holiday-market/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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