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November 2016 Community Calendar

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Class: The Other Taboo

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Breaking Down Local Politics

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Creative/Mindful Writing Playshop!

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Our Land, Your Land: Opening and Discussion

+ 2 More

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Pagans for a Fair City

+ 1 More

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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Green Grannies Book Club

+ 1 More

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Moving Beyond Capitalism Film Screening

+ 1 More

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Transforming Education for Adults

+ 2 More

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POOFAS

+ 1 More

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Jewish and Queer in Post-Election America

+ 1 More

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Green Grannies Book Club

+ 1 More

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National Day of Mourning

+ 1 More

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Animal Rights Reading Group

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Holistic Care for Dental Health

+ 2 More

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Rainbow Community School Book Fair Showcase

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Green Grannies Book Club

+ 1 More

Tue, Nov 1

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, Nov 2

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!

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Class: The Other Taboo

A workshop led by Resource Generation on class and our connection to capitalism 
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, Nov 4

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Bitter Herbs: The Challenge is Necessary

Bitter herbs help with digestion, yes, but the immunological mechanisms of the "bitter challenge" will open your mind to our ancient relationship with nature.

Sat, Nov 5

1:00pm – 4:30pm

QPOC Meetup

A monthly community building meetup for queer people of color in the Asheville area.

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Moving Beyond Capitalism

Cliff DuRand explains how communities are declaring independence from Wall Street and building a more equal, participatory, and democratic society.
6:30pm – 8:00pm

Breaking Down Local Politics

Breaking down the ins and outs of local politics, from who's who to what's what. Get informed if you plan to vote in the November 8th election.

Sun, Nov 6

11:00am – 1:00pm

Great Illustrations: Kids Character Creation

Kids and family of all ages are invited to come make art with local author/illustrators Constance Lombardo and Laura Boffa.

Tue, Nov 8

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 – 9:00pm

Creative/Mindful Writing Playshop!

Bring one of your favorite poems or songs, and tell us all about the process you used to write it.

Wed, Nov 9

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. 
7:30pm – 9:00pm

Our Land, Your Land: Opening and Discussion

An extended presentation on Spring Pearson's photographs from "Our Land, Your Land," which will hang at Firestorm throughout November.

Thu, Nov 10

5:30pm – 7:00pm

Omega Student Digital Storytelling Showcase

Rainbow Community School students and faculty presents films created by the Omega "Storytelling Through Digital Media" class! Open to parents, film fans and anyone who is curious what middle schoolers in West Asheville are concerned about.

Fri, Nov 11

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Adhamh Roland, JD Reverie & Looking Forward Fireweed

Two queer artists on tour join local musician Rae Swersey for an evening of tender-hearted art.

Sat, Nov 12

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Pink Pistols Intro to Firearms

A two part workshop facilitated by members of Pink Pistols Asheville, a non-partisan social and educational group.

Sun, Nov 13

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Asheville Tarot Circle

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

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Pagans for a Fair City

A get-together for pagans involved (or wanting to become involved) in social justice issues locally. Share information and coordinate your work with other pagans!

Tue, Nov 15

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, Nov 16

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, Nov 17

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Moving Beyond Capitalism Film Screening

Cliff DuRand explains how communities are declaring independence from Wall Street and building a more equal, participatory, and democratic society.
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Queer Women's Book Club

An open group, reading Jam On The Vine by LaShonda Katrice Barnett in November!

Sat, Nov 19

11:00am – 12:30pm

Transforming Education for Adults

Calling Asheville community members to help launch a new style of college education for adults.
4:00pm – 6:00pm

Power vs Violence

Author, organizer and teacher Fred Dewey presents the ideas of Hannah Arendt and explores the notion of power in anarchist and left discourse.
7:00pm – 8:30pm

Asheville IWW Open Meeting

An open meeting of WNC workers to discuss labor organizing.

Sun, Nov 20

11:00am – 1:00pm

POOFAS

A book launch party for "POOFAS," a positive-thinking children's book by local author Kerry Bober.
6:00pm – 8:00pm

I Believe the Women

The Asheville Chapter of NOW and HandsOff Asheville, in cooperation with Our Voice, present a post-election meet-up for surivors of sexual violence to give and receive support.

Tue, Nov 22

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Jewish and Queer in Post-Election America

Come discuss the implications of being both queer and Jewish with those who share your identities.
7:00pm – 8:30pm

The Men's Diversity Circle

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

Wed, Nov 23

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, Nov 24

8:00am – 9:00pm

National Day of Mourning

In observance of the genocide and continued suffering of the Native American peoples, we will be close on the fourth Thursday in November.

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.

Fri, Nov 25

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.

Sat, Nov 26

10:00am – 9:00pm

Indies First Book Crawl

The second annual Asheville Indies First bookstore crawl! Grab a free passport and get it stamped at local bookshops to win great prizes. Plus, save 10% off any purchase of two or more books.

Sun, Nov 27

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.
2:00pm – 5:00pm

Stand with Standing Rock

A multi-media presentation exposing the timeline from the 1851 Treaty to current Dakota Access Pipeline occupation and destruction of treaty lands.
6:00pm – 7:00pm

Holistic Care for Dental Health

A brief, beginners guide to common health issues involving the mouth and various herbs, etc. to address them.

Tue, Nov 29

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Rainbow Community School Book Fair Showcase

We’re kicking off a school book fair fundraiser for our friends at Rainbow Community School with an evening of student and teacher talent. Open to all!

Wed, Nov 30

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. 

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