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SUMMARY:Fall Festival and Corn Maze at Eliada Home
DESCRIPTION:Eliada’s Annual Fall Festival and Corn Maze is located at 2 Compton Drive Asheville\, NC. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the children\, youth and families we serve at Eliada! \nFridays: 3 pm – 7 pm\nSaturdays: 9 am – 7 pm\nSundays: 10 am – 6 pm \nWe will be closed for inclement weather. Please call 828-772-9734 during maze house for questions. \n 
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/fall-festival-and-corn-maze-at-eliada-home/
LOCATION:Eliada Homes for Children\, 2 Compton Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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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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SUMMARY:Regional Leadership Workshop: Making Local Government Work for You
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of our Fall Regional Leadership Workshops. “Making Local Government Work for You”. This training is open to rural nonprofits\, community groups\, and faith-based organizations located in North Carolina. \nHelping organizations navigate and engage with local government is crucial for community development and growth. Therefore\, we’re excited about our agenda which includes hands-on activities\, resource sharing\, and peer presentations. \nWe are committed to making sure that our workshops are accessible and comfortable to participants. This training is FREE and we are providing AM snacks\, lunch\, and a mileage allowance. We’ll host the workshop twice\, once in Western\, NC\, and once in Eastern\, NC. Mileage will be paid from the workshop closest to where you live.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/regional-leadership-workshop-making-local-government-work-for-you/
LOCATION:YMCA – Blue Ridge Assembly\, 84 Blue Ridge Circle\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T110541
CREATED:20230914T184310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T184310Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival and Corn Maze at Eliada Home
DESCRIPTION:Eliada’s Annual Fall Festival and Corn Maze is located at 2 Compton Drive Asheville\, NC. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the children\, youth and families we serve at Eliada! \nFridays: 3 pm – 7 pm\nSaturdays: 9 am – 7 pm\nSundays: 10 am – 6 pm \nWe will be closed for inclement weather. Please call 828-772-9734 during maze house for questions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/fall-festival-and-corn-maze-at-eliada-home-2/
LOCATION:Eliada Homes for Children\, 2 Compton Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T110541
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T155232Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening in Harmony with Nature
DESCRIPTION:Use peasant technology to make vegetable farming fun and easy! \nInstructor Adam Klaus and his family grow a large garden at Earthaven that requires minimal outside purchases and produces exceptional vegetables. They devised a system drawing from the traditions of Korean natural farming\, biodynamics\, and permaculture. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn what they do and how to prepare your garden this autumn for a productive spring. The workshop is Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. A tour of Earthaven Ecovillage is available Saturday morning\, along with camping and Dances of Universal Peace on Saturday evening.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/gardening-in-harmony-with-nature/
LOCATION:Earthaven Ecovillage\, 5 Consensus Circle\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T160000
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SUMMARY:2023 High Country Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:The High Country Farm Tour began in 2011 as a way for the public to meet local farmers\, see where their food is grown\, and learn about the importance of supporting their local food system. From cuddly animals\, beautiful Blue Ridge vistas\, and rows of delicious crops\, the farm tour has something for everyone! Experience the beauty of Blue Ridge farms\, and meet the farmers who feed us!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2023-high-country-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Smith Mill Works\, 16 Smith Mill Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T110541
CREATED:20230914T184413Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival and Corn Maze at Eliada Home
DESCRIPTION:Eliada’s Annual Fall Festival and Corn Maze is located at 2 Compton Drive Asheville\, NC. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the children\, youth and families we serve at Eliada! \nFridays: 3 pm – 7 pm\nSaturdays: 9 am – 7 pm\nSundays: 10 am – 6 pm \nWe will be closed for inclement weather. Please call 828-772-9734 during maze house for questions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/fall-festival-and-corn-maze-at-eliada-home-3/
LOCATION:Eliada Homes for Children\, 2 Compton Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T160000
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SUMMARY:A Day on the Homestead
DESCRIPTION:This October\, join three Polk County homesteading families for an educational\, entertaining and edible homestead tour where you can see a variety of homesteads of different sizes\, uses and goals. Starting at 9:00 am and ending at 4:00pm on October 14\, you can tour the homesteads with their operators. At three specific times\, throughout the day\, you will be able to see skill demonstrations including sheep hoof trimming\, goat milking\, feeding livestock\, fence repairs\, preserving the harvest\, mushroom log inoculation\, and much more. \nTo catch all three\, there are specific tours at each farm 9:30\, 12:30 and 2:30 along with a skill demonstration\, you can design your own tour and catch all three or just one! Each homestead will have a display of what they grow and produce on their land. Once tickets are purchased\, addresses of the farms will be shared via email to ticketholders 2-3 days in advance.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/a-day-on-the-homestead/
LOCATION:Polk County Farms
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T110541
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:Smith Mill Works\, 16 Smith Mill Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T110541
CREATED:20230914T184501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T184501Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival and Corn Maze at Eliada Home
DESCRIPTION:Eliada’s Annual Fall Festival and Corn Maze is located at 2 Compton Drive Asheville\, NC. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the children\, youth and families we serve at Eliada! \nFridays: 3 pm – 7 pm\nSaturdays: 9 am – 7 pm\nSundays: 10 am – 6 pm \nWe will be closed for inclement weather. Please call 828-772-9734 during maze house for questions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/fall-festival-and-corn-maze-at-eliada-home-4/
LOCATION:Eliada Homes for Children\, 2 Compton Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T110541
CREATED:20230927T145707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T145727Z
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SUMMARY:Carolina CiderFest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this annual fall celebration showcasing a delightful array of local and regional hard ciders\, mead\, apple wine\, and seltzers. Attendees can savor these delectable ciders alongside artisanal bites\, live music\, and more at our new location\, McCormick Field in Downtown Asheville.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/carolina-ciderfest/
LOCATION:McCormick Field\, 30 Buchanan PL\, Asheville\, NC\, 28001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T110541
CREATED:20230929T172901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T172901Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Farming 101: Cultivating Ginseng With Jim Hamlton
DESCRIPTION:Jim Hamilton\, Watauga County Extension Director\, is part of a effort to teach people how to cultivate ginseng. Ginseng is most often grown for it’s medicinal properties contained in both it’s root as well as leaves and exported.\nLearn what to look for when planting this valuable but endangered plant including shade density and companion plants that indicate locations where Ginseng should thrive well. \nCome away with your own pre-stratified seed as well as Growing and Marketing Ginseng\, Goldenseal and Other Woodland Medicinals by W. Scott Persons and Jeanine Davis\, a truly practical guide to the cultivation of woodland botanicals.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/forest-farming-101-cultivating-ginseng-with-jim-hamlton/
LOCATION:Patterson School Foundation\, 4646 Patterson School Rd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T110541
CREATED:20230914T184555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T184555Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival and Corn Maze at Eliada Home
DESCRIPTION:Eliada’s Annual Fall Festival and Corn Maze is located at 2 Compton Drive Asheville\, NC. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the children\, youth and families we serve at Eliada! \nFridays: 3 pm – 7 pm\nSaturdays: 9 am – 7 pm\nSundays: 10 am – 6 pm \nWe will be closed for inclement weather. Please call 828-772-9734 during maze house for questions.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/fall-festival-and-corn-maze-at-eliada-home-5/
LOCATION:Eliada Homes for Children\, 2 Compton Dr\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair
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