We are trying to establish a Makerspace program in Asheville through a wide variety of venues. We would like to start with community competitions and challenges, work with local schools to develop their programs, and then occupy a facility after all the bugs have been worked out of the system and there is a clear path to ownership of a facility by a 501(c)3 non-profit. For history on the Asheville Makers go to: http://www.AvlMaker.org To stay up to date on the progress of AshevilleMakerspace.Org …

Welcome to Asheville Meditation. We are a peer led Meditation group located in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. We are a community of supportive individuals who are dedicated to bringing more wisdom, compassion and understanding to this world. Asheville Meditation provides weekly guided Insight Meditation sessions, a sacred space to practice, opportunities to learn from visiting meditation teachers, reading resources, profound expansion naturally occurring from group sharing …

A great place to find live Asheville's live comedy performances and other local comedy fans! I'm Art Sturtevant, and I'm an Asheville comic. I'll be posting all the Asheville-area stand-up comedy shows in the area (assuming I know about them), and I'll attend most. I've met several of you already, and I'd love to meet more of you! A lot of the events are open mics, so if you ever have the itch to try something out, you'll have plenty of opportunities.

Join Us for a Fun & Rewarding Experience Learning About & Volunteering to Build Green Homes including Tiny Houses (See also "Shipping Container Homes") Asheville Sustainable and Tiny House Building Co-Operative This group was initially started by Catherine in Asheville, NC. She started ASBCO because she was inspired by the Amish idea of 'Community', by Habitat for Humanity and the spirited people of Asheville. In the Amish community, everyone comes together to help with 'barn-raising'. We have …

Asheville's first Meetup group for this activity, this is a solid resource for those exploring the art of Parkour training. This group is designed to inform, inspire, and invite people to discover Parkour in Western North Carolina, particularly in the Asheville area. Our group will post information about Traceurs (Parkour practitioners) in the area, events for indoor and outdoor classes & gatherings, and keep a flow of videos and articles going about Parkour events and activities worldwide. Park …

Calling all Asheville singles! Do you find it hard to meet professional singles in Asheville? Are you new to town, and looking to make new friends? The Asheville Professional Singles group was created as a way to meet other single people in a casual environment. Its goal is to have fun, introduce you to others in your age group, make new friends, and enjoy a variety of social events. Beginning in January, we are planning to hold happy hours, brunches, house parties, wine and cheese parties, dinn …

Akashville™ The 'Akashic Records' Gathering of Kindred Spirits in Asheville Thirsting for Wisdom? We invite you to join us for a cup of "sage" tea as we dialogue with and receive the depth and breath of the masterful guidance of the Akashic Realm. Interfacing with these Masters and Teachers opens new doors of Light for all ready and willing to experience their own Divine Truth in a new, quantum field. There one knows Oneself. Participants are welcome to bring personal or universal questions. We …

Welcome to Asheville's Raw & Living Foods Community. The food we eat plays a vital role in how well and how long we live and how much joy, bliss and energy we feel. There is a major shift in consciousness taking place on our planet. Eating a diet rich in whole organic raw foods full of youth-enhancing enzymes and vital pranic energy provides the optimum means to create a fully-integrated body, mind and spirit to enable us to move calmly, fearlessly and boldly into this new reality  -- a reality …

The Ethical Society of Asheville is a humanist, non-theistic alternative to traditional religion and a member organization of the American Ethical Union. The American Ethical Union is affiliated with the American Humanist Association, the International Humanist and Ethical Union, and the Secular Coalition of America. Our meeting topics are educational, philosophical and of current interest. We are inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society …

Asheville Salsa and Bachata is a group dedicated to promoting social events featuring Latin rhythms  like Salsa, Bachata, Samba & more. Our Latin Social events provide a great way to make friends, have fun, re-energize after a stressful week and relax. We typically start our Latin Socials with a FREE Salsa and Bachata Class. Most Latin dances are partner dances and are a great way to develop and maintain great social skills. Latin dancing helps develop confidence and trust internally and posture …

Asheville is the State of the Arts and Digital Art in all forms from the computer to the iPad and iPhone is the cutting edge of the art world. Whether it is taken further to be printed and then embellished or painted on or image transfer or more, it all starts with a capture or freehand painting and is done on a computer or other technology. This group is for anyone any age that wants to make the most of learning how to use new ways to create art or improve their photographs. It will cover softw …

Have you ever wandered what it would feel like to actually become a channel for Divine Energy? Come check out our donation based Reiki Healing Clinic every other Saturday.  Reiki Tummo is a program to help participants grow spiritually, while cleansing the physical and non-physical energetic system.  Reiki Tummo combines the Divine energy of Reiki with Kundalini fire for accelerated healing and cleansing of all the chakras. Reiki Tummo participants immediately have the ability to channel Reiki T …

There is more joy in giving than receiving. Every little thing we receive in life should be seen as a gift. When we feel gratitude for what is given to us, we should do our best to pay it forward to the next person in whatever ways that are within our means. Life is a constant flow of gifts and gratitude. It is not just about the "Have's" giving to the "Have not's". Everyone has something to give, be it money, time, service, or simply a small act of kindness. This group is associated with a much …

Asheville Conscious Connections is a meet up group designed to bring together like minded spiritual individuals from communities such as but not limited to Centers for Spiritual Living, Jubilee, Unity etc. The purpose is to network, educate, promote, empower and PROSPER the lightworkers of Asheville and surrounding areas. I have a PASSION for all things SPIRITUAL, GREEN, COHOUSING, AND TEACHING PROSPERITY CONSCIOUSNESS TO LIGHTWORKERS.

Locavoire Asheville Organica is an Affordable Monthly Organic Vegan Farm to Table Music Experience beyond anything you've ever seen, Guaranteed. Sourcing our produce from Sustainably Grown Local Farms, Non Alcohol Gatherings, Kid Friendly, and extraordinary Music Concert all held in spectacular venues in Asheville NC.

This meet-up group is geared for people who are looking to get some exercise by walking and hiking at a more moderate and easier pace than what the usual hiking club in the greater Asheville area offers. We will seek out more level hiking trails with no more than 1,000 foot elevations and range anywhere from 3 - 7 miles in length with a social element of either starting or ending the walks and hikes with an optional shared meal at a restaurant near the hiking/walking destination. Just because th …

Welcome to Asheville to all of our Transplanted Friends! Welcome to Western North Carolina’s Meetup group for all y’all who have come from all over the world to make these mountains your home. Whether you just got off the plane or have been here for decades, this group is for you. For the last three years, even as we have been known as the Asheville Ex-New Yorkers Meetup Group, we opened up this great group to include folks from cities all over the world. As long as you are friendly, inclusive, …

Welcome to the Asheville Area Anime Group! The primary purpose of this group currently is to bring together anime fans to discuss anime, manga, video games, etc. In the future we may do anime screenings, video game nights, etc depending on the interest and available venues to do these things at. Events will be held in the Asheville and Waynesville area. Membership in this group is limited to adults aged 18+. There is no membership fee, though Meetup does charge to host this group here, so don …

Board and card games are not just for those 4-footers with skinned knees and lollipops stuck in their hair. There's a whole new world of designer games out there that are not Chutes and Ladders, Monopoly and Old Maid....fun and challenging games that offer a variety of levels of depth of decisions and strategies, and a plethora of engaging and interesting themes. Maybe you have heard of Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, 7 Wonders, Pandemic, Dominion, Ghost Stories, Tichu, Werewolf, …

Anyone out there a Raw and Living Vegan? Want a local group where you will find Support and Friendship on your Raw Journey? You found US! We are a Rawsome Group of people trying either Raw for the first time or have been for years. Everyone's Welcome,to come share Recipes, Ideas, even their personal journeys into a healthier lifestyle,all while enjoying the best food on the planet! Ashevilles Raw Food is a Loving Community where Sexual Orientation,Race,Disability or Gender are respected. Each t …

Hello fellow Spectrumites! The Global and Regional Aspergers Syndrome Partnership (GRASP) already has over 7400 members worldwide. If you're on the spectrum, we invite you to consider joining. GRASP, as an organization, subscribes to a neurodiversity model of autism, which assumes differences rather than deficits. GRASP is a peer-run, support, social and political advocacy group for people on the autism spectrum. We are a highly diverse community of individuals, with an often unrecognized, non-m …

Asheville Writers is a collection of writers who are interested in starting or growing their writing career. Developing platforms, earning an income writing, advancing writing skills--if these are of interest to you, join!

Asheville Sports & Social Club was created to provide recreational sports leagues and social events for adults over 21. No matter your skill level or athletic ability, you'll find a sport to enjoy and opportunities to socialize and make new friends that could last a lifetime. ASSC emphasizes recreational play that doesn't take the score too seriously.

A Community of people interested in Alternative Health to talk about homeopathic remedies, holistic healing, and prevention of disease through healthy living, proper eating habits, and toxin-free personal care. Ashevilles Alternative Health Community encompasses every part of life, including the foods we eat and nutritional supplements, the types of products we use for personal care and household cleaning, our thought processes, emotions and spirituality. There are many facets of Alterna …

Holistic Fit Friends of Asheville is an association of persons dedicated to improving the health and fitness of one another, our society, culture and environment in an evolving and comprehensive manner. This group encourages people of all walks of life to come together and form a community to exercise and develop ever better and more comprehensive approaches to the well being of body, mind, heart and soul of self, culture and nature.

Are you: a professional looking to network and attract new clients? starting a new business and wanting some help? looking for a new venture? wanting to expand your current market share? needing a new job or a new employee? If you answered yes to any of the above, you'll be happy you joined us. There are many facets of this idea that I am still developing and the details may change but here are the core concepts that I want to achieve with this group will remain the same. There are some amazi …

Like to meet and hang out with people who love drinking, brewing, tasting or discussing one of the oldest and best of mankind's achievements?   Want to learn the difference between a Pilsner and a Porter?   Just looking for an excuse to get out of the house and meet new people?   Join the Asheville Beer Club and raise a pint with us. "People who drink light beer don't like the taste of beer; they just like to pee a lot." - Capital Brewery, Middleton, WI

Our potlucks are well attended (30-50 participants is typical) as are our dinners out (avg: 20 participants). For more info email: veggieville@aol.com or visit our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Asheville-Vegetarians/11903167148311 Meet fellow Vegans,Vegetarians and the veg-curious near you! Come to our local events and  break bread with us, enjoy visiting speakers and the company of our diverse group. All are welcome, the only requirement is that attendees order vegan meals w …