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October 2016 Community Calendar

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Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit

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Studs Terkel: Politics, Culture, But Mostly Conversation

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Asheville Tarot Circle

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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Men Doing Oppression, Men Doing Oppressed. Men Doing Ally

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Free Freeform Guitar Clinic

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Abolish Work: A Philosophical Exposition of Ergophobia

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Green Grannies Book Club

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White Dog Speaking

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Acupuncture: Smart, Sustainable Healthcare

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Asheville FM Station Meeting

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Earthen Artistry

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Green Grannies Book Club

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Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection

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Board Game Night

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Sun, Oct 2

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit

Local author Jaye Robin Brown shares her new teen novel that explores faith and sexuality in the rural South.
5:00pm – 6:00pm

Asheville IWW Open Meeting

A meeting to discuss the Industrial Workers of the World and how it can address the specific needs of local workers.

Tue, Oct 4

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.

Wed, Oct 5

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Green Grannies Book Club

Founded in 2012, the Green Grannies are a group of women who are willing to make a ruckus about the need for action on climate change. This is their reading group and you're welcome to join in!

6:30pm – 9:00pm

What's Up With Whiteness Wednesdays (WUWWW)

WUWW!?! What's Up with Whiteness Wednesdays is an ongoing ASURJ series endeavoring to dismantle white supremacy. 
7:00pm – 8:30pm

Studs Terkel: Politics, Culture, But Mostly Conversation

A talk and reading on the amazing life of leftist icon Studs Terkel with author Alan Wieder.

Sun, Oct 9

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Asheville Tarot Circle

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

Tue, Oct 11

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.
6:30pm – 9:00pm

WNC Vets for Peace

The monthly meeting for Veterans for Peace Chapter 099.

Wed, Oct 12

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Green Grannies Book Club

Founded in 2012, the Green Grannies are a group of women who are willing to make a ruckus about the need for action on climate change. This is their reading group and you're welcome to join in!

6:30pm – 9:00pm

What's Up With Whiteness Wednesdays (WUWWW)

WUWW!?! What's Up with Whiteness Wednesdays is an ongoing ASURJ series endeavoring to dismantle white supremacy. 
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Men Doing Oppression, Men Doing Oppressed. Men Doing Ally

A courageous and challenging meetup for male persecutors, victims, rescuers, bystanders and allies.

Fri, Oct 14

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Revolutionary Mothering with Author China Martens

Activist and author presents "Revolutionary Mothering," a movement-shifting anthology committed to birthing new worlds, full of faith and hope for what we can raise up together.

Sat, Oct 15

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Chicken Soup for the Fuck You

Inspirations, observations, and character assassinations with local author April Fox.

Sun, Oct 16

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Free Freeform Guitar Clinic

Guitarist Shane Parish hosts a discussion for all levels of instrumentalists, exploring topics related to playing the guitar: performance, theory, technique, improvisation, and pedagogy.
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Friends of Community Radio

The monthly board meeting of Friends of Community Radio, the nonprofit that holds the license for ashevillefm.org!

Tue, Oct 18

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.
7:00pm – 8:00pm

Abolish Work: A Philosophical Exposition of Ergophobia

Listen up slackers, sloths and idlers! Doreen Ford presents the case against work with his new book, "Abolish Work."

Wed, Oct 19

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Green Grannies Book Club

Founded in 2012, the Green Grannies are a group of women who are willing to make a ruckus about the need for action on climate change. This is their reading group and you're welcome to join in!

6:30pm – 9:00pm

What's Up With Whiteness Wednesdays (WUWWW)

WUWW!?! What's Up with Whiteness Wednesdays is an ongoing ASURJ series endeavoring to dismantle white supremacy. 

Fri, Oct 21

7:00pm – 8:30pm

White Dog Speaking

Local author Ray Whitaker reads poetry from his latest two books, "23, 18" and "White Dog Speaking," covering such diverse subject matter as terrorist attacks, music, physics and medicine.

Sat, Oct 22

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Acupuncture: Smart, Sustainable Healthcare

Take back your healthcare with a cheap, effective alternative. Join Catherine Thomas, a practicing intern at the Daoist Traditions College Clinicon S. French Broad, for a discussion of how acupuncture works and where to get it.
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Our Unfolding Selves: Creative Writing as Connection and Imagination

At this writing workshop with Morgan Leichter-Saxby, a certified AWA workshop leader, participants will be able to share their personal stories or flights of imagination, in their own time and without judgment. All are welcome.

Sun, Oct 23

11:00am – 12:30pm

Asheville FM Station Meeting

Asheville FM is a volunteer-based, grassroots community radio station broadcasting at 103.3 on the FM dial in Asheville, NC. Created by Friends of Community Radio, a 501(c)3 non-profit entity.

Tue, Oct 25

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 – 8:00pm

Earthen Artistry

Asheville based earthen artist Kelley Adair presents natural materials bringing life to buildings, art, and design.
7:00pm – 8:30pm

The Men's Diversity Circle

A courageous space for dialogue and connection between men of color.

Wed, Oct 26

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Green Grannies Book Club

Founded in 2012, the Green Grannies are a group of women who are willing to make a ruckus about the need for action on climate change. This is their reading group and you're welcome to join in!

6:30pm – 9:00pm

What's Up With Whiteness Wednesdays (WUWWW)

WUWW!?! What's Up with Whiteness Wednesdays is an ongoing ASURJ series endeavoring to dismantle white supremacy. 

Thu, Oct 27

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Tranzmission Prison Project Packaging Party

An open, monthly volunteer event to help prepare books and zines for mailing to prisons across the United States.
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection

Author and activist Meda Benjamin returns to Firestorm on tour with her new book, Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection, in which she fearlessly tackles a subject most political commentators studiously avoid.

Fri, Oct 28

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Board Game Night

An inclusive board game night for teens and adults!
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Animal Rights Reading Group

A group to discuss where human and non-human issues intersect and how we might take action on specific issues.

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