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October 2015 Community Calendar

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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Hanover Hangout Block Party

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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Economic Solutions

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Asheville Tarot Circle

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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Discussion on Human Possibilities

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Asperger’s Adults United

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A City Worth Fighting For

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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ReVisioning History Book Group

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Completely Tilted Back

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QORDS Volunteer Interest Meeting

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Other Worlds Are Possible Book Group

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Science Tavern: Bats of the World

Thu, Oct 1

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

Discussion on Human Possibilities

Join conscious and creative individuals for conversations about the wild diversity of human culture, and ways of living into being a regenerative and compassionate society.

Sat, Oct 3

1:00pm – 2:00pm

A House Made of Stars Book Signing

Tennessee-based author Tawnysha Greene reads from and signs copies of her new book, "A House Made of Stars."

Sun, Oct 4

3:00pm – 10:00pm

Hanover Hangout Block Party

We'll be on Hanover Street in West Asheville to hand out free coffee with our friends from Bake Bloc!

Tue, Oct 6

10:00am – 12:00pm

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.
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Figure Drawing with Live Model

The Asheville Figure Drawing Network hosts a non-instructed, drop-in session with a nude model. $10 fee pays model.

Thu, Oct 8

7:00pm – 9:00pm

"A Beginner's Guide to Paradise"

Author Alex Sheshunoff shares his nine steps to giving up everything so that you too can: move to a pacific island, read a hundred books, build a bungalow, diaper a baby monkey and maybe, just maybe, fall in love.

Sat, Oct 10

11:00am – 1:00pm

Economic Solutions

A exciting extravaganza to discuss actionable economic solutions for our community.
6:00pm – 8:00pm

Alma Matters

Wendy Oke presents a documentary, "The Alma Drawings," which explores the mystery of Alma Rumball's life and mystic art.

Sun, Oct 11

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Asheville Tarot Circle

Discussion, exercises and practice in exploring the psychological dimensions of the Tarot.

Mon, Oct 12

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples Day reveals the truth of the genocide and oppression of indigenous peoples in the Americas. Join us for short presentations and films on contemporary indigenous struggle!

Tue, Oct 13

10:00am – 12:00pm

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.
4:00pm – 5:30pm

Asheville TimeBank Orientation

A standing opportunity to join the Asheville TimeBank!
6:30pm – 9:00pm

WNC Vets for Peace

The monthly meeting for Veterans for Peace Chapter 099.

Thu, Oct 15

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Discussion on Human Possibilities

Join conscious and creative individuals for conversations about the wild diversity of human culture, and ways of living into being a regenerative and compassionate society.

Sat, Oct 17

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Asperger’s Adults United

A group for adults on the Autism spectrum 18 years and older who want to meet for support, friendship, and fun activities. AAU meets at 3pm on the third Saturday of each month.

Sun, Oct 18

3:30pm – 5:30pm

A City Worth Fighting For

An afternoon of readings, music and fun to support the hard-hitting investigative journalism of the Asheville Blade!
8:00pm – 11:00pm

Pat the Bunny After Hours Show

A folk punk show, featuring folk rap and sad jams. $5 cover at the door to support three touring bands!

Tue, Oct 20

10:00am – 12:00pm

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.
4:00pm – 5:30pm

Asheville TimeBank Orientation

A standing opportunity to join the Asheville TimeBank!
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Figure Drawing with Live Model

The Asheville Figure Drawing Network hosts a non-instructed, drop-in session with a nude model. $10 fee pays model.

Wed, Oct 21

7:00pm – 9:00pm

ReVisioning History Book Group

This discussion group focuses on books that challenge or expand on dominant historical narratives and research methodologies. In October we will finish reading "Dixie Be Damned: 300 Years of Insurrection in the American South".
7:00pm – 9:00pm

ReVisioning History Book Group

This discussion group focuses on books that challenge or expand on dominant historical narratives and research methodologies.

Thu, Oct 22

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Vegan Studies With Author Laura Wright

Western Carolina University associate professor Laura Wright presents material from her recently published book, "The Vegan Studies Project", and facilitates a discussion on our perceptions of veganism as an identity category and social practice.

Sat, Oct 24

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Completely Tilted Back

Local author Priyadarsini Ray shares her recently published photo book and discusses disability awareness in Asheville's art and music scene.
10:30pm – 12:30pm

Spirituality & Myth Youth Group

Participants will watch and discuss the Joseph Campbell series "The Power of Myth." This group will meet every other weekend through January, 2016.

Sun, Oct 25

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Timbre and Youth Eternal

Harpist and songwriter Timbre returns to Asheville, sharing her enchanting and compelling folk rock to remind listeners that music can move us like nothing else can.

Tue, Oct 27

10:00am – 12:00pm

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.
4:00pm – 5:30pm

Asheville TimeBank Orientation

A standing opportunity to join the Asheville TimeBank!
6:00pm – 7:00pm

QORDS Volunteer Interest Meeting

QORDS (Queer Oriented Radical Days of Sumer) is an all volunteer run camp for LGBTQQIA youth ages 11-17. Come and learn how you can be involved in this family-friendly, radical organization that supports queer youth and youth of queer families.
8:00pm – 9:00pm

Not for You: Stories of Music & Work

Join Matt Dineen for a reading and discussion around his new zine exploring the antagonistic dynamics between management, workers, and customers in relationship to the beats, rhythms, lyrics, and melodies played at his past jobs.

Wed, Oct 28

7:00pm – 9:00pm

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 October we'll be reading "Sisters of the Revolution: A Feminist Speculative Fiction Anthology."
7:00pm – 9:00pm

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.

Thu, Oct 29

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, Oct 31

11:00pm – 12:00pm

Science Tavern: Bats of the World

Dr. Jill Yager will share information about bats of the world and the threats they face.

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