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SUMMARY:Permaculture Course at Ruby Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Ready to learn how to create systems that heal the planet and promote social equity? 🌱💪 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.\n🛠️ 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
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SUMMARY:2026 WNC AgOptions Information Session
DESCRIPTION:AgOptions staff are holding informational meetings throughout August and September to discuss the 2026 WNC AgOptions grant program\, application timeline\, and answer questions. Dates and locations for all of the meetings are posted on the AgOptions website: https://wncagoptions.org \nAlthough not required\, attendance does provide helpful information and gives applicants the opportunity to ask questions and potentially prepare a stronger application.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2026-wnc-agoptions-information-session-9/
LOCATION:Tractor Food and Farms\, 54 Ferguson Hill Rd\, Burnsville\, NC\, 28714
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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SUMMARY:FREE LUNCHTIME Change Your Palate Cooking Demo
DESCRIPTION:Affordable\, healthy eating tips and delicious recipes with Shaniqua Simuel. Who knew we could have so much fun in the kitchen?! \nThe ACNC Wellness & Opportunity Center provides programs and educational opportunities for our members and the community. \nThis free LUNCHTIME food demonstration is open to ALL but tailored towards those with type 2 diabetes or hypertension and/or their caretakers. Our featured host is Change Your Palate’s very own Shaniqua Simuel. Shaniqua is a public health professional with a passion for healthy cooking. Make sure to bring your appetite and come spend your lunchbreak with us! \nKids 7+ are welcome to join. Younger kids can play in our kids room equipped with toys\, a chalk wall\, coloring books\, books and Disney plus. \nOur ACNC members can receive free transportation to and from any wellness center event by calling ModivCare for a reservation: 1-833-498-2262 \nLet’s do better together!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/free-lunchtime-change-your-palate-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:AmeriHealth Caritas NC -Asheville Wellness Center\, 216 Asheland Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000
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SUMMARY:Locals Lowcountry Boil at Hickory Nut Gap
DESCRIPTION:Out in the Big Barn\, a sense of community\, celebration and a laid-back atmosphere makes you feel at home no matter what the occasion. We wanted to provide an experience that celebrates the sea\, the sow and the soil – a vaunted southern tradition\, the Lowcountry Boil. \n\nA variety of Small bites showcasing NC-ingredients\nKick it off with Raw Oyster Bar featuring oysters from the Outer Banks and mignonettes\, a variety of small bites celebrating the mountains to the sea\nLocals Seafood will put on a lowcountry boil featuring NC Shrimp & our housemade Pasture Raised Pork Sausage\nMount Patisserie has the sweet covered\, by local baker Austin Whitty\nA little live music by locals the Jones Boy Trio\nAn array of local beverages available for purchase at the bar(NA options available)\nKid’s Hot Dog Plate will feature our 100% Grassfed Beef Hot Dogs\, Carolina Kettle Chips\, Condiments & dessert\n\nDate: Sunday July 20th \nTime: 4pm-7pm \nFull Boil Experience: $68 \nKid’s Hot Dog Plate: $15 \nPurchase tickets here. \n  \n*While we will be sitting and supping together\, we won’t be digging into the typical spread on newspaper – each attendee will be guaranteed their own hearty serving of the pot. \n*Attendees with seafood allergies should not attend. \n*We love four-legged friends\, but only two-legged creatures may attend this event.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/locals-lowcountry-boil-at-hickory-nut-gap/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T090000
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SUMMARY:Oak Hill Community Farm Incubator Program Open House
DESCRIPTION:Looking to grow your farm business? Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) is hosting an open house for its Oak Hill Community Farm Incubator Program at Oak Hill Community Park and Forest in Morganton\, NC. The open house will be a chance for farmers interested in the program to tour the farm\, meet our mentor farmers (Lee’s One Fortune Farm) and FCNC staff\, and see all that the program has to offer. If you’re a farmer with a new or growing farm business who would benefit from access to land\, equipment\, and mentorship\, please stop by the open house\, and visit our website for more information!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/oak-hill-community-farm-incubator-program-open-house/
LOCATION:Oak Hill Community Park and Forest\, 820 NC-126\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour,Information Session
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SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come u-pick peaches\, apples\, and raspberries at KT’s Orchard and Apiary in Canton\, NC.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-26/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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SUMMARY:Local Lab Kickoff (Greater Asheville)
DESCRIPTION:Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA) is thrilled to announce we are launching a Local Lab in greater Asheville\, NC focused on supporting food and beverage manufacturers in the region! \nJuly through December 2025\, UMA will organize and lead a community engagement process to generate recommendations for strategies and actions to help start\, scale\, and sustain food and beverage manufacturers in the region. Take a peek at the attached project overview for more details. \nYou are invited to the kickoff event on Thursday\, July 31st from 12:00-1:00pm ET\, via Zoom. For more info and to RSVP\, see the Eventbrite listing: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asheville-local-lab-kickoff-tickets-1492387283539?aff=oddtdtcreator \nThis event is open to anyone in the greater Asheville\, NC area that owns\, operates\, or works in a food or beverage making and manufacturing business. We also welcome anyone that supports and champions these local enterprises and entrepreneurs. Please feel free to share the invitation with others who may be interested. \nWe hope to see you at 12:00pm ET on July 31st for the kickoff!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/local-lab-kickoff-greater-asheville/
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CATEGORIES:Information Session
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