BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ASAP Connections - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ASAP Connections X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://asapconnections.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ASAP Connections REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T121119 CREATED:20250204T175033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T175033Z UID:34616-1743847200-1760893200@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Permaculture Course at Ruby Ranch DESCRIPTION:Ready to learn how to create systems that heal the planet and promote social equity? đŸŒ±đŸ’Ș Our Permaculture Design Course is not just about ecological sustainability—it’s about transforming communities through a lens of justice\, ecological restoration\, and emergency preparedness. This course takes place one weekend per month April through October. \nIn this course\, you’ll learn how to:\n💚 Design regenerative systems that restore ecosystems and empower communities.\n🌎 Integrate sustainable practices that address both environmental and social inequities.\nđŸ› ïž Plan for resilience and self-sufficiency in the face of climate change and emergencies. \nWhether you’re looking to take action in your own backyard or work toward community-wide transformation\, this course will give you the tools\, knowledge\, and inspiration to design with justice and sustainability at the heart. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/permaculture-course-at-ruby-ranch/ LOCATION:Ruby Ranch NC\, 36 Kel County Rd.\, Candler\, NC\, 28715\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Ruby Ranch NC":MAILTO:laura@yummyyards.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T121119 CREATED:20250325T131214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T131234Z UID:35000-1746266400-1746295200@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Berries & Blooms Spring Festival at The Ten Acre Garden DESCRIPTION:Berries & Blooms Spring Festival \nJoin us for a fun-filled day ​in the Garden! ​We absolutely cannot wait to see these strawberries in bloom after so many caring hands helped us recover post-Helene. We hope you are excited too! \nAfter missing out on our Fall Festival due to Hurricane Helene\, we’re excited to bring back local handmade vendors\, fresh strawberries grown with organic practices\, hay wagon farm tours \, live music \, tons of wildflowers to u-pick\, and our famous farm-to-brick oven pizzas —all made with ingredients straight from our garden! \nBring the whole family to enjoy springtime on the farm\, explore beautiful blooms \, and meet the talented local artisans behind our handmade vendors. Whether you’re stocking up on one-of-a-kind crafts or picking the juiciest strawberries \, there’s something for everyone! \nCome celebrate the season with us\, and don’t forget to bring your family and friends for a day of joy\, local love\, and delicious food! \nSee you in the Garden! \n#BerriesAndBlooms #FarmFreshFun #SpringOnTheFarm #OrganicGoodness #SupportLocal #StrawberrySeason #FarmToTable URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/berries-blooms-spring-festival-at-the-ten-acre-garden/ LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival/Fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T121119 CREATED:20250327T191937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T191937Z UID:35034-1746266400-1746378000@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Ag+Art Tour at Kingbird Pastures DESCRIPTION:We’re a NEW stop on this year’s Clemson Extension’s Ag+Art Tour!\nSaturday\, May 3: 10-5pm\nSunday\, May 4: 1-5pm \nJoin us on the farm for:\n-ornithologist-led bird walks by Furman University John Quinn of the Furman Biology department\n-regenerative farming lectures in our demonstration garden\n-live music by Dog Day Blue Jay\n-artist vendors\n-native and garden plant sale\n-sunshine and daydreams \nFamily friendly but please do leave your pets at home for biosecurity purposes. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/agart-tour-at-kingbird-pastures/ LOCATION:Kingbird Pastures\, 125 Glenn St\, Easley\, SC\, 29640\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T121119 CREATED:20250325T131051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T131051Z UID:35002-1746270000-1746273600@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Goat Yoga in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the most adorable yoga session ever—Goat Yoga! Stretch\, breathe\, and laugh alongside playful baby Nubian goats as they jump\, nuzzle\, and climb their way into your heart. \nDate & Time: Saturday\, May 3 at 11 AM at our Berries & Blooms Spring Festival! Location: The Ten Acre Garden\, 148 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC 28716 Cost: $25 per person\nTickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thetenacregarden/1641634\nMats: A few extras available\, but bring yours if you can. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/goat-yoga-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T121119 CREATED:20250325T131011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T131011Z UID:35001-1746378000-1746388800@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Fireside String Band LIVE at The Ten Acre Garden DESCRIPTION:đŸŽ¶ Fireside String Band Live at The Ten Acre Garden! đŸŽ¶ \n3/10/2025 UPDATE: THIS IS A DONATIONS-BASED SHOW TO RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR NEW STAGE! PARKING PASSES REQUIRED. $5 IN ADVANCE OR $10 DAY OF DUE TO LIMITED PARKING. GET YOUR PARKING PASSES EARLY AND SHOW UP WITH FRIENDS TO SUPPORT US RAISING FUNDS FOR A NEW STAGE! \nIf you’ve ever heard of Fireside Collective\, then you know The Fireside String Band! A trio of musicians from Fireside Collective will join us for a magical evening of music in the Garden to help raise funds for our new stage! 🌿✹ \nđŸŽ»Help us raise the funds to build a stage! We want to give the incredible bands who perform during our famous farm-to-brick oven pizza Saturdays 🍕 a covered stage and a bit more space to bring even more great music to The Ten Acre Garden and Fireside was happy to help! \nIf you’ve ever enjoyed live music in our Garden and want to support building a stage for years to come\, this is your chance! 🌄 Bring the family—our space is child-friendly with refreshing mountain views and original music from Asheville’s own! \nđŸŽ” Expect a unique fusion of genres—rooted in bluegrass\, newgrass\, and folk\, infused with vibrant elements of rock ‘n’ roll and funk. Fireside Trio brings an unforgettable sound\, drawing inspiration from legends like The Grateful Dead\, Jerry Douglas\, Tony Rice\, BĂ©la Fleck\, Robert Hunter\, Bob Dylan\, and The Beatles. đŸŽžđŸŽ¶ \nđŸ”„ It’s a show you won’t want to miss—for a great cause! đŸ”„ \n📅 When: Sunday\, May 4th\n📍 Where: The Ten Acre Garden\, 148 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC 28716\n🕔 Time: 5–8 PM\nđŸŽ€ Opener: Luke & Friends (3–4 PM)\n💰 Cost: DONATION-BASED! Suggested donation $20-$30\, 5 and under FREE\n🚗 Parking: $5 in advance OR $10 day of\, per car (please bring cash & carpool if possible!) \nđŸŽŸïž PARKING PASSES: CLICK HERE! đŸŽŸïž https://buytickets.at/thetenacregarden/1614597 \n🎁 Donations: Can’t make it but still want to help? Donations gladly accepted HERE! \nđŸŽ¶ Opener: Luke & Friends (3–4 PM) đŸŽ¶\n🎾 Luke Shriver brings a soulful blend of heartfelt lyrics\, stirring vocals\, and masterful guitar work. His sound is deeply rooted in bluegrass\, folk\, and the rhythmic spirit of The Grateful Dead—a perfect way to set the tone for an unforgettable evening! \n🌿 Make a day of it! 🌿\nIf you’ve never visited our farm before\, this is the perfect time! The Ten Acre Garden is a mountain U-Pick farm just 25 minutes west of Asheville in Canton\, NC. đŸ“đŸŒ» \n🍕 Farm-to-oven pizzas will be available for purchase during the show! Come early\, wander the fields\, pick fresh strawberries and wildflowers\, and settle in for an evening of sensational sounds from The Fireside String Band and Luke & Friends. \nđŸŽŸïž Come for the music\, stay for the memories! đŸŽŸïž \n#thetenacregarden #firesidetrio #firesidecollective #lukeshriver #lukeandfriends #upickfarm #upickstrawberries #musicinthegarden #supportlocalfarms #ashevillenc URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/fireside-string-band-live-at-the-ten-acre-garden/ LOCATION:The Ten Acre Garden\, 276 Chambers Farm Lane\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T164500 DTSTAMP:20260609T121119 CREATED:20250417T140351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T140351Z UID:35191-1747236600-1747241100@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Growing Minds Farm to School Virtual Training DESCRIPTION:In this free virtual training you will learn about the different components of farm to school\, hear how you can use our toolkits and resources to support your farm to school goals\, glean insights from farm to school champions in our region\, and brainstorm activities to get you started. All are welcome no matter what age you teach or what your experience with farm to school is! Register here. \nIf you attend the training and are an educator in North Carolina\, we will send you a hard copy of our “I Tried Local
” Toolkit for FREE. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/growing-minds-farm-to-school-virtual-training/ LOCATION:NC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T121119 CREATED:20250430T191306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T191306Z UID:35233-1747472400-1747580400@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:The Basics of Biodynamic/French Intensive Horticulture Weekend DESCRIPTION:We will explore the history\, background and practical methods basic to this approach to horticulture.\nThis sharing will be geared toward the needs of the home gardener. Instructed by Craig Siska. Classes are 9 am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday at Warren Wilson’s Campus\, hosted by Warren Wilson’s Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning. Topic areas include: \n\n\nCreation of the garden raised bed. \n\n\nPlanting procedures. \n\n\nPropagation and seed sowing. \n\n\nWatering and weeding. \n\n\nCompanion planting. \n\n\nTool selection\, usage\, maintenance and care. \n\n\nComposting and soil preparation. \n\n\nBiodynamic preparations. \n\n\nSome key plants to grow. \n\n\nWeekend Course Level: Advanced Beginner\nCourse Cost: $260 URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/the-basics-of-biodynamic-french-intensive-horticulture-weekend/ LOCATION:Warren Wilson College\, 701 Warren Wilson Road\, Swannanoa\, NC\, 28778\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T121119 CREATED:20250512T213324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T213324Z UID:35292-1747591200-1747596600@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Intro to PĂątĂ© DESCRIPTION:A love letter to whole animal utilization & it’s deep history in the now-gourmet food world. Intro to PĂątĂ© will help the home cook get more out of various cuts and take that charcuterie game to the next level. Butcher & cook Todd Graham will provide his own recipes\, help each student at their station with cooking instructions and helpful tips\, techniques and ways to customize or tweak for at home production. One of our farmers will bring the perspective of regenerative pork and chicken practices\, feed & environ to give the attendee a truly farm to table perspective. \nStyles of pate-making you’ll learn: \nChicken Liver Mousse: An airy\, spreadable mousse made of chicken livers\, butter\, and spices that’s perfect for bread or crackers.\nCountry PĂątĂ©: The quintessential French pate made with ground pork and a small quantity of pork liver\, a country pate is traditionally eaten cold with bread\, sharp mustard\, and pickles.\nSmoked Ham and Parsley Terrine: A pressed terrine made of smoked ham\, ham hocks\, and an aspic of parsley and stock. \nWhat’s included: \nHands on Class led by a professional butcher and an informative talk on our Pasture Raised Chicken Model by one of our farmers\nYou’ll bring home a portion of each PĂątĂ© you’ll make in class.\nEnjoy a local charcuterie spread featuring pates\, HNG salumi and a couple local beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available)\nThe store will be closed during your class\, we will provide a private shopping experience with a discount post-class \nDate: Sunday\, May 18th\, 2025 \nTime: 6pm-7:30pm \nCost: $140 URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/intro-to-pate/ LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T163000 DTSTAMP:20260609T121119 CREATED:20250415T190059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T190059Z UID:35183-1747753200-1747758600@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Farm Growth: A Financial Strategies Webinar DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer looking to enhance your financial strategy? Don’t miss our webinar\, “Growing Green: Financial Strategies for a Profitable Farm\,” on May 20\, 2025! We’ll cover key financial growth considerations and explore funding opportunities such as loans and grants. Our speakers\, Jim Johnson (USC SBDC) and Matt Dean (Clemson SBDC)\, will share their expertise and answer your questions. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-growth-a-financial-strategies-webinar/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T163000 DTSTAMP:20260609T121119 CREATED:20250509T152817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T152817Z UID:35285-1747753200-1747758600@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Farm Growth: A Financial Strategies Webinar DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer looking to enhance your financial strategy? Don’t miss our webinar\, “Growing Green: Financial Strategies for a Profitable Farm\,” on May 20\, 2025! We’ll cover key financial growth considerations and explore funding opportunities such as loans and grants. Our speakers\, Jim Johnson (USC SBDC) and Matt Dean (Clemson SBDC)\, will share their expertise and answer your questions.\nRegister ahead. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-growth-a-financial-strategies-webinar-2/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T121119 CREATED:20250421T191054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T191054Z UID:35203-1748692800-1748797200@asapconnections.org SUMMARY:Cheesemaking & Fermentation Workshop Weekend DESCRIPTION:Organic Growers School will host a Fermentation Weekend with two workshops that explore fermented foods in depth. Saturday’s “Introduction to Cheesemaking” will cover cheesemaking in the home kitchen and participants will take home a small feta cheese to finish and enjoy. Sunday’s “Introduction to Vegetable Fermentation” will cover a variety of fermented foods and participants will start a vegetable ferment to take home and enjoy! Hosted on May 31 and June 1 at Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm. Please see www.organicgrowersschool.org for additional details. URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/cheesemaking-fermentation-workshop-weekend/ LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR