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Wed, Aug 5

7:00pm – 8:30pm

School Doesn't Have to Suck Zine Release Party

A release party for a new zine plus an info session on agile learning centers (ALC)!

Thu, Aug 6

10:00am – 12:00am

Showing Up for Racial Justice

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups educating and organizing white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice.

Sun, Aug 9

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Resilient Agriculture

Author Laura Lengnick presents her newly published book, "Resilient Agriculture," and the role that sustainable agriculture will play in the future as climate change presents an unprecedented challenge to agriculture.

Thu, Aug 13

10:00am – 12:00am

Showing Up for Racial Justice

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups educating and organizing white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice.

Sat, Aug 15

6:00pm – 8:00pm

"Memoir of a Minnie Riperton Fan" Book Signing

In 1979, music lost one of its most cherished voices with the death of Minnie Riperton. But the singer's impact lives on, including in the heart of Asheville native Sheila Simmons, who will sign copies of her newly released debut book.

Sun, Aug 16

12:30pm – 2:00pm

Martyr of Loray Mill Book Talk

Join us for an afternoon with local author Kristina Horton, the great-granddaughter of famed labor activist Ella May Wiggins, who will share not only the story of the 1929 strike and Ella's role, but also her personal journey.

Tue, Aug 18

7:00pm – 9:00pm

When the Reapers Come Home

"The stuff from Afghanistan is going to come back." Local activist Barry Summers shares his extensive research on the use of domestic surveillance drones.

Thu, Aug 20

10:00am – 12:00am

Showing Up for Racial Justice

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups educating and organizing white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice.

Sat, Aug 22

6:30pm – 9:00pm

Blinders: The Truth Behind the Tradition

A free screening of award-winning documentary "Blinders," exposing the cruelty of NYC's horse drawn carriages. Sponsored by the Asheville Voice for Animals.

Sun, Aug 23

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Teach-In to Save the Economy

In-depth discussions focused on what we can and should do to extend the reach of game-changing ideas on taking back our economy -- from making work family-friendly, to creating Medicare for all, to ending mass incarceration.

Tue, Aug 25

7:00pm – 10:30pm

ReVisioning History Book Group

This discussion group focuses on books that challenge or expand on dominant historical narratives and research methodologies. In August we will begin reading "The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism".

Wed, Aug 26

7:00pm – 10:30pm

Other Worlds Are Possible Book Group

This discussion group focuses on science fiction, speculative fiction and fantasy with feminist, social justice and/or "radical" themes. In August we'll be reading "Octavia's Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice Movements."

Thu, Aug 27

10:00am – 12:00am

Showing Up for Racial Justice

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups educating and organizing white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice.
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Liberty Book Club

A monthly book group dedicated to liberty, true freedom, and our ability to cultivate a society in which people can think for themselves.

Sat, Aug 29

6:30pm – 8:00pm

Overdose Awareness Day Naloxone Training

The North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition hosts a drop-in naloxone training. Kits will be distributed to participants at no cost.

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