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Saturday, October 12, 2024
Block Therapy Workshop
Oct 12 all-day
Happy Body

๐Ÿšจ Back by Popular Demand! ๐Ÿšจ
Our Block Therapy Workshop was such a hit, weโ€™re bringing it back as a 3-part series this fall! Whether youโ€™re looking for deep healing or simply want to explore the benefits, join one, two, or all three sessions with Renata Osorio. Each workshop focuses on different areas of the body to help you release tension and experience lasting relief.
๐Ÿ—“ Workshop Dates:
โ€ข Oct 12th | 1-3 PM – Pelvis & Legs
โ€ข Oct 26th | 1-3 PM – Shoulders, Arms & Head
โ€ข Nov 9th | 1-3 PM – Breast/Pec & Lungs
What is Block Therapy? Block Therapy is a powerful combination of sustained pressure and diaphragmatic breathing that works to release fascial adhesionsโ€”tension built up over time that can cause misalignment and pain. This method helps you restore body symmetry by addressing areas where fascia pulls on the bone, blocking blood and oxygen flow.
โœจ Benefits Include:
โ€ข Improved posture
โ€ข Released chronic pain
โ€ข Enhanced range of motion
โ€ข Boosted lymphatic flow
โ€ข Emotional release
Whether youโ€™re seeking relief from tension or exploring somatic healing, Block Therapy offers a unique way to detoxify your mind, body, and soul.
Ready to release whatโ€™s holding you back? Sign up today! ๐ŸŒฟ
828-277-5741
Ashevillehappybody.com
[email protected]

*All workshops are at our Biltmore Village location โ€“ 25 Reed St. Suite 210

Sunday, October 13, 2024
ASAP: How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food SURVEY
Oct 13 all-day
online

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do. The survey, part of a three-year project by ASAPโ€™s Local Food Research Center, is for any resident of Western North Carolina over the age of 18, no matter where or how they shop for food. It can be completed online atย surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodASAPย or over the phone by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete and will be open through Oct. 31, 2024. Respondents are encouraged to share the survey widely with families, friends, and co-workers.

 

โ€œBy completing this survey, you are helping local farmers understand and connect with consumers,โ€ said Amy Marion, ASAP Associate Director and lead researcher. โ€œThe challenges of our food system are constantly evolving. Improving it requires active participation from all community members. With this research we can better understand consumer values and the barriers they face, and help farmers and food producers improve communications with their customers and their communities.โ€

 

The survey is part of a three-year research project, โ€œConnections in Direct Markets: Assessing the feedback loop between consumer values and farmersโ€™ marketing strategies,โ€ which will examine and improve communication and alignment between farmers and consumers in Western North Carolina. The research phase will also employ consumer focus groups, farmer interviews and case studies, and more targeted surveying. The broad consumer survey provides an update to the last consumer survey conducted by the Local Food Research Center in 2014. Results from the current research project will be shared in 2025.

 

ASAP founded the Local Food Research Center in 2011 to study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of localizing food systems. From its inception, ASAPโ€™s programs and services have been grounded in research and evaluation, adjusting based on a strong feedback loop and observation of current conditions in the food system.

 

This project is supported in part by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37488 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LS23-382. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Monday, October 14, 2024
ASAP: How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food SURVEY
Oct 14 all-day
online

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do. The survey, part of a three-year project by ASAPโ€™s Local Food Research Center, is for any resident of Western North Carolina over the age of 18, no matter where or how they shop for food. It can be completed online atย surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodASAPย or over the phone by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete and will be open through Oct. 31, 2024. Respondents are encouraged to share the survey widely with families, friends, and co-workers.

 

โ€œBy completing this survey, you are helping local farmers understand and connect with consumers,โ€ said Amy Marion, ASAP Associate Director and lead researcher. โ€œThe challenges of our food system are constantly evolving. Improving it requires active participation from all community members. With this research we can better understand consumer values and the barriers they face, and help farmers and food producers improve communications with their customers and their communities.โ€

 

The survey is part of a three-year research project, โ€œConnections in Direct Markets: Assessing the feedback loop between consumer values and farmersโ€™ marketing strategies,โ€ which will examine and improve communication and alignment between farmers and consumers in Western North Carolina. The research phase will also employ consumer focus groups, farmer interviews and case studies, and more targeted surveying. The broad consumer survey provides an update to the last consumer survey conducted by the Local Food Research Center in 2014. Results from the current research project will be shared in 2025.

 

ASAP founded the Local Food Research Center in 2011 to study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of localizing food systems. From its inception, ASAPโ€™s programs and services have been grounded in research and evaluation, adjusting based on a strong feedback loop and observation of current conditions in the food system.

 

This project is supported in part by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37488 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LS23-382. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
ASAP: How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food SURVEY
Oct 16 all-day
online

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do. The survey, part of a three-year project by ASAPโ€™s Local Food Research Center, is for any resident of Western North Carolina over the age of 18, no matter where or how they shop for food. It can be completed online atย surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodASAPย or over the phone by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete and will be open through Oct. 31, 2024. Respondents are encouraged to share the survey widely with families, friends, and co-workers.

 

โ€œBy completing this survey, you are helping local farmers understand and connect with consumers,โ€ said Amy Marion, ASAP Associate Director and lead researcher. โ€œThe challenges of our food system are constantly evolving. Improving it requires active participation from all community members. With this research we can better understand consumer values and the barriers they face, and help farmers and food producers improve communications with their customers and their communities.โ€

 

The survey is part of a three-year research project, โ€œConnections in Direct Markets: Assessing the feedback loop between consumer values and farmersโ€™ marketing strategies,โ€ which will examine and improve communication and alignment between farmers and consumers in Western North Carolina. The research phase will also employ consumer focus groups, farmer interviews and case studies, and more targeted surveying. The broad consumer survey provides an update to the last consumer survey conducted by the Local Food Research Center in 2014. Results from the current research project will be shared in 2025.

 

ASAP founded the Local Food Research Center in 2011 to study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of localizing food systems. From its inception, ASAPโ€™s programs and services have been grounded in research and evaluation, adjusting based on a strong feedback loop and observation of current conditions in the food system.

 

This project is supported in part by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37488 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LS23-382. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Friday, October 18, 2024
ASAP: How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food SURVEY
Oct 18 all-day
online

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do. The survey, part of a three-year project by ASAPโ€™s Local Food Research Center, is for any resident of Western North Carolina over the age of 18, no matter where or how they shop for food. It can be completed online atย surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodASAPย or over the phone by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete and will be open through Oct. 31, 2024. Respondents are encouraged to share the survey widely with families, friends, and co-workers.

 

โ€œBy completing this survey, you are helping local farmers understand and connect with consumers,โ€ said Amy Marion, ASAP Associate Director and lead researcher. โ€œThe challenges of our food system are constantly evolving. Improving it requires active participation from all community members. With this research we can better understand consumer values and the barriers they face, and help farmers and food producers improve communications with their customers and their communities.โ€

 

The survey is part of a three-year research project, โ€œConnections in Direct Markets: Assessing the feedback loop between consumer values and farmersโ€™ marketing strategies,โ€ which will examine and improve communication and alignment between farmers and consumers in Western North Carolina. The research phase will also employ consumer focus groups, farmer interviews and case studies, and more targeted surveying. The broad consumer survey provides an update to the last consumer survey conducted by the Local Food Research Center in 2014. Results from the current research project will be shared in 2025.

 

ASAP founded the Local Food Research Center in 2011 to study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of localizing food systems. From its inception, ASAPโ€™s programs and services have been grounded in research and evaluation, adjusting based on a strong feedback loop and observation of current conditions in the food system.

 

This project is supported in part by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37488 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LS23-382. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Saturday, October 19, 2024
Free Pilates Reformer Class
Oct 19 @ 11:00 am โ€“ 12:00 pm
Happy Body

Happy Body is offering FREE Pilates Reformer classes Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am-12:00pm for those in need, and for anyone looking to move, stretch, and strengthen together in a supportive community. Letโ€™s take time to care for ourselves, while connecting with others.

Classes will be held at 1378 Hendersonville Rd. Limited spots available. To secure your spot, text us at 828-215-6773.

Sunday, October 20, 2024
ASAP: How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food SURVEY
Oct 20 all-day
online

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do. The survey, part of a three-year project by ASAPโ€™s Local Food Research Center, is for any resident of Western North Carolina over the age of 18, no matter where or how they shop for food. It can be completed online atย surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodASAPย or over the phone by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete and will be open through Oct. 31, 2024. Respondents are encouraged to share the survey widely with families, friends, and co-workers.

 

โ€œBy completing this survey, you are helping local farmers understand and connect with consumers,โ€ said Amy Marion, ASAP Associate Director and lead researcher. โ€œThe challenges of our food system are constantly evolving. Improving it requires active participation from all community members. With this research we can better understand consumer values and the barriers they face, and help farmers and food producers improve communications with their customers and their communities.โ€

 

The survey is part of a three-year research project, โ€œConnections in Direct Markets: Assessing the feedback loop between consumer values and farmersโ€™ marketing strategies,โ€ which will examine and improve communication and alignment between farmers and consumers in Western North Carolina. The research phase will also employ consumer focus groups, farmer interviews and case studies, and more targeted surveying. The broad consumer survey provides an update to the last consumer survey conducted by the Local Food Research Center in 2014. Results from the current research project will be shared in 2025.

 

ASAP founded the Local Food Research Center in 2011 to study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of localizing food systems. From its inception, ASAPโ€™s programs and services have been grounded in research and evaluation, adjusting based on a strong feedback loop and observation of current conditions in the food system.

 

This project is supported in part by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37488 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LS23-382. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Show & Tell Sunday Market
Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm โ€“ 5:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Show & Tell returns to Rabbit Rabbit for a monthly Sunday Market celebrating and supporting local + indie craft, design, and vintage. Gather with friends and family in the open air at this one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in Downtown Asheville and shop 50+ vendors rotating monthly.

Featuring housewares, decor, art, jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, candles, plants, and more! Meet makers and collectors and shop directly or at the curated pop up shop.

Enjoy bites and bevs from AVL Tacos and Asheville Pizza & Brewing.

Sundays, October 20

12-5pm

Rabbit Rabbit

75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Free and open to the public. The outdoor market runs rain or shine. No dogs allowed. Street parking is free all day Sunday along with paid parking options in nearby lots and garages.

For more info, visit showandtellpopupshop.com

Monday, October 21, 2024
ASAP: How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food SURVEY
Oct 21 all-day
online

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do. The survey, part of a three-year project by ASAPโ€™s Local Food Research Center, is for any resident of Western North Carolina over the age of 18, no matter where or how they shop for food. It can be completed online atย surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodASAPย or over the phone by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete and will be open through Oct. 31, 2024. Respondents are encouraged to share the survey widely with families, friends, and co-workers.

 

โ€œBy completing this survey, you are helping local farmers understand and connect with consumers,โ€ said Amy Marion, ASAP Associate Director and lead researcher. โ€œThe challenges of our food system are constantly evolving. Improving it requires active participation from all community members. With this research we can better understand consumer values and the barriers they face, and help farmers and food producers improve communications with their customers and their communities.โ€

 

The survey is part of a three-year research project, โ€œConnections in Direct Markets: Assessing the feedback loop between consumer values and farmersโ€™ marketing strategies,โ€ which will examine and improve communication and alignment between farmers and consumers in Western North Carolina. The research phase will also employ consumer focus groups, farmer interviews and case studies, and more targeted surveying. The broad consumer survey provides an update to the last consumer survey conducted by the Local Food Research Center in 2014. Results from the current research project will be shared in 2025.

 

ASAP founded the Local Food Research Center in 2011 to study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of localizing food systems. From its inception, ASAPโ€™s programs and services have been grounded in research and evaluation, adjusting based on a strong feedback loop and observation of current conditions in the food system.

 

This project is supported in part by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37488 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LS23-382. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
ASAP: How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food SURVEY
Oct 23 all-day
online

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do. The survey, part of a three-year project by ASAPโ€™s Local Food Research Center, is for any resident of Western North Carolina over the age of 18, no matter where or how they shop for food. It can be completed online atย surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodASAPย or over the phone by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete and will be open through Oct. 31, 2024. Respondents are encouraged to share the survey widely with families, friends, and co-workers.

 

โ€œBy completing this survey, you are helping local farmers understand and connect with consumers,โ€ said Amy Marion, ASAP Associate Director and lead researcher. โ€œThe challenges of our food system are constantly evolving. Improving it requires active participation from all community members. With this research we can better understand consumer values and the barriers they face, and help farmers and food producers improve communications with their customers and their communities.โ€

 

The survey is part of a three-year research project, โ€œConnections in Direct Markets: Assessing the feedback loop between consumer values and farmersโ€™ marketing strategies,โ€ which will examine and improve communication and alignment between farmers and consumers in Western North Carolina. The research phase will also employ consumer focus groups, farmer interviews and case studies, and more targeted surveying. The broad consumer survey provides an update to the last consumer survey conducted by the Local Food Research Center in 2014. Results from the current research project will be shared in 2025.

 

ASAP founded the Local Food Research Center in 2011 to study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of localizing food systems. From its inception, ASAPโ€™s programs and services have been grounded in research and evaluation, adjusting based on a strong feedback loop and observation of current conditions in the food system.

 

This project is supported in part by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37488 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LS23-382. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

FREE Reset the Nervous System Class
Oct 23 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 11:00 am
Happy Body

Happy Body is offering a FREE Reset the Nervous System Class on Wednesday, October 23rd 10-11am at 25 Reed St. Suite 210. Limited spots available. To secure your spot, text us at 828-215-6773.

This class will be based on the principles of Kinฤ“sa which helps to reduce stress by calming the nervous system through gentle movement lessons. Clients are guided to become aware of how habits may restrict these movements through daily stresses & activities. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Friday, October 25, 2024
ASAP: How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food SURVEY
Oct 25 all-day
online

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do. The survey, part of a three-year project by ASAPโ€™s Local Food Research Center, is for any resident of Western North Carolina over the age of 18, no matter where or how they shop for food. It can be completed online atย surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodASAPย or over the phone by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete and will be open through Oct. 31, 2024. Respondents are encouraged to share the survey widely with families, friends, and co-workers.

 

โ€œBy completing this survey, you are helping local farmers understand and connect with consumers,โ€ said Amy Marion, ASAP Associate Director and lead researcher. โ€œThe challenges of our food system are constantly evolving. Improving it requires active participation from all community members. With this research we can better understand consumer values and the barriers they face, and help farmers and food producers improve communications with their customers and their communities.โ€

 

The survey is part of a three-year research project, โ€œConnections in Direct Markets: Assessing the feedback loop between consumer values and farmersโ€™ marketing strategies,โ€ which will examine and improve communication and alignment between farmers and consumers in Western North Carolina. The research phase will also employ consumer focus groups, farmer interviews and case studies, and more targeted surveying. The broad consumer survey provides an update to the last consumer survey conducted by the Local Food Research Center in 2014. Results from the current research project will be shared in 2025.

 

ASAP founded the Local Food Research Center in 2011 to study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of localizing food systems. From its inception, ASAPโ€™s programs and services have been grounded in research and evaluation, adjusting based on a strong feedback loop and observation of current conditions in the food system.

 

This project is supported in part by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37488 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LS23-382. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Homegrown Halloween Market
Oct 26 @ 11:00 am โ€“ 3:00 pm
Smith Mill Works

Join us for family-friendly day of creativity and community supporting local artists, makers and farmers and their handmade and homegrown treats!

Explore one of our haunted greenhouses, participate in a family friendly DIY Halloween wreath making activity, peruse the Asheville Tool Library Yard Sale and enjoy delicious and healthy food from the Pasta and Prana food truck and more at the:
SMITH MILL WORKS HANDMADE HALLOWEEN MARKET on SAT OCT 26 from 11-3.

Block Therapy Workshop
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
Happy Body

๐Ÿšจ Back by Popular Demand! ๐Ÿšจ
Our Block Therapy Workshop was such a hit, weโ€™re bringing it back as a 3-part series this fall! Whether youโ€™re looking for deep healing or simply want to explore the benefits, join one, two, or all three sessions with Renata Osorio. Each workshop focuses on different areas of the body to help you release tension and experience lasting relief.
๐Ÿ—“ Workshop Dates:
โ€ข Oct 12th | 1-3 PM – Pelvis & Legs
โ€ข Oct 26th | 1-3 PM – Shoulders, Arms & Head
โ€ข Nov 9th | 1-3 PM – Breast/Pec & Lungs
What is Block Therapy? Block Therapy is a powerful combination of sustained pressure and diaphragmatic breathing that works to release fascial adhesionsโ€”tension built up over time that can cause misalignment and pain. This method helps you restore body symmetry by addressing areas where fascia pulls on the bone, blocking blood and oxygen flow.
โœจ Benefits Include:
โ€ข Improved posture
โ€ข Released chronic pain
โ€ข Enhanced range of motion
โ€ข Boosted lymphatic flow
โ€ข Emotional release
Whether youโ€™re seeking relief from tension or exploring somatic healing, Block Therapy offers a unique way to detoxify your mind, body, and soul.
Ready to release whatโ€™s holding you back? Sign up today! ๐ŸŒฟ
828-277-5741
Ashevillehappybody.com
[email protected]

*All workshops are at our Biltmore Village location โ€“ 25 Reed St. Suite 210

Sunday, October 27, 2024
ASAP: How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food SURVEY
Oct 27 all-day
online

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do. The survey, part of a three-year project by ASAPโ€™s Local Food Research Center, is for any resident of Western North Carolina over the age of 18, no matter where or how they shop for food. It can be completed online atย surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodASAPย or over the phone by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete and will be open through Oct. 31, 2024. Respondents are encouraged to share the survey widely with families, friends, and co-workers.

 

โ€œBy completing this survey, you are helping local farmers understand and connect with consumers,โ€ said Amy Marion, ASAP Associate Director and lead researcher. โ€œThe challenges of our food system are constantly evolving. Improving it requires active participation from all community members. With this research we can better understand consumer values and the barriers they face, and help farmers and food producers improve communications with their customers and their communities.โ€

 

The survey is part of a three-year research project, โ€œConnections in Direct Markets: Assessing the feedback loop between consumer values and farmersโ€™ marketing strategies,โ€ which will examine and improve communication and alignment between farmers and consumers in Western North Carolina. The research phase will also employ consumer focus groups, farmer interviews and case studies, and more targeted surveying. The broad consumer survey provides an update to the last consumer survey conducted by the Local Food Research Center in 2014. Results from the current research project will be shared in 2025.

 

ASAP founded the Local Food Research Center in 2011 to study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of localizing food systems. From its inception, ASAPโ€™s programs and services have been grounded in research and evaluation, adjusting based on a strong feedback loop and observation of current conditions in the food system.

 

This project is supported in part by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37488 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LS23-382. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Serenity Sound Bath
Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm โ€“ 2:00 pm
Center or Spiritual Living Asheville

Immerse yourself with the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath!
Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.
The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 1:00 PM, doors close promptly at 1:15 PM.
This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis.(Suggested Value $25) Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences.
Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.

Monday, October 28, 2024
ASAP: How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food SURVEY
Oct 28 all-day
online

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do. The survey, part of a three-year project by ASAPโ€™s Local Food Research Center, is for any resident of Western North Carolina over the age of 18, no matter where or how they shop for food. It can be completed online atย surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodASAPย or over the phone by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete and will be open through Oct. 31, 2024. Respondents are encouraged to share the survey widely with families, friends, and co-workers.

 

โ€œBy completing this survey, you are helping local farmers understand and connect with consumers,โ€ said Amy Marion, ASAP Associate Director and lead researcher. โ€œThe challenges of our food system are constantly evolving. Improving it requires active participation from all community members. With this research we can better understand consumer values and the barriers they face, and help farmers and food producers improve communications with their customers and their communities.โ€

 

The survey is part of a three-year research project, โ€œConnections in Direct Markets: Assessing the feedback loop between consumer values and farmersโ€™ marketing strategies,โ€ which will examine and improve communication and alignment between farmers and consumers in Western North Carolina. The research phase will also employ consumer focus groups, farmer interviews and case studies, and more targeted surveying. The broad consumer survey provides an update to the last consumer survey conducted by the Local Food Research Center in 2014. Results from the current research project will be shared in 2025.

 

ASAP founded the Local Food Research Center in 2011 to study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of localizing food systems. From its inception, ASAPโ€™s programs and services have been grounded in research and evaluation, adjusting based on a strong feedback loop and observation of current conditions in the food system.

 

This project is supported in part by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37488 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LS23-382. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
ASAP: How Does Western North Carolina Shop for Food SURVEY
Oct 30 all-day
online

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) has released a survey to learn more about how people in Western North Carolina shop for food and why they choose the food they do. The survey, part of a three-year project by ASAPโ€™s Local Food Research Center, is for any resident of Western North Carolina over the age of 18, no matter where or how they shop for food. It can be completed online atย surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodASAPย or over the phone by calling ASAP at 828-236-1282. It should take approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete and will be open through Oct. 31, 2024. Respondents are encouraged to share the survey widely with families, friends, and co-workers.

 

โ€œBy completing this survey, you are helping local farmers understand and connect with consumers,โ€ said Amy Marion, ASAP Associate Director and lead researcher. โ€œThe challenges of our food system are constantly evolving. Improving it requires active participation from all community members. With this research we can better understand consumer values and the barriers they face, and help farmers and food producers improve communications with their customers and their communities.โ€

 

The survey is part of a three-year research project, โ€œConnections in Direct Markets: Assessing the feedback loop between consumer values and farmersโ€™ marketing strategies,โ€ which will examine and improve communication and alignment between farmers and consumers in Western North Carolina. The research phase will also employ consumer focus groups, farmer interviews and case studies, and more targeted surveying. The broad consumer survey provides an update to the last consumer survey conducted by the Local Food Research Center in 2014. Results from the current research project will be shared in 2025.

 

ASAP founded the Local Food Research Center in 2011 to study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of localizing food systems. From its inception, ASAPโ€™s programs and services have been grounded in research and evaluation, adjusting based on a strong feedback loop and observation of current conditions in the food system.

 

This project is supported in part by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2022-38640-37488 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LS23-382. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Saturday, November 2, 2024
Free Pilates Reformer Class
Nov 2 @ 11:00 am โ€“ 12:00 pm
Happy Body

Happy Body will be offering more FREE Pilates Reformer classes on Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd both at 11am. Let’s keep taking care of ourselves, Asheville! โค๏ธ

Classes will be held at 1378 Hendersonville Rd. Limited spots available. To secure your spot, text us at 828-215-6773.

Donation Based Block Therapy for Trauma
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
Happy Body

Happy Body is offering a donation-based Block Therapy for Trauma Class on Saturday, November 2nd from 1-3pm at 25 Reed St Suite 210. You must register to attend as space is limited. Pay what you can.

This block therapy class will be focusing on the whole body to move stuck energy from pain and trauma. This is a slow and relaxed class focusing on connecting to full conscious breath to open areas where emotions are stored in the fascia. Pain, fear, and stress cause us to hold our breath as a protective mechanism to shield ourselves. When breath becomes paralyzed from trauma pain and stress, there is no movement of that energy out of the body. In this class, we will be releasing past/current patterns of breathing, created by trauma, pain, and stress. Our breath is directly connected to our nervous system, so this practice relaxes the nervous system so the body can get out of flight and flight or freeze and into rest, digest, and heal.

828-277-5741
[email protected]
https://www.ashevillehappybody.com/workshops-events

Sunday, November 3, 2024
Serenity Sound Bath
Nov 3 @ 1:15 pm โ€“ 2:15 pm
Center for Spiritual Living Asheville

Time to recalibrate our nervous systems to peace and harmony!
Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.

Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.

The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 1:00 PM, doors close promptly at 1:15 PM.
This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis. (Retail Value $25) Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences.

*NOTE ON DIRECTIONS* Due to a bridge out on S Bear Creek Rd, you can access Center for Spiritual Living Asheville off Sand Hill Rd & Bear Creek Rd. There is access to upper parking lot from the other side of S. Bear Cr Rd.
There is a boardwalk from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.

Saturday, November 9, 2024
Block Therapy Workshop
Nov 9 @ 1:00 pm โ€“ 3:00 pm
Happy Body

๐Ÿšจ Back by Popular Demand! ๐Ÿšจ
Our Block Therapy Workshop was such a hit, weโ€™re bringing it back as a 3-part series this fall! Whether youโ€™re looking for deep healing or simply want to explore the benefits, join one, two, or all three sessions with Renata Osorio. Each workshop focuses on different areas of the body to help you release tension and experience lasting relief.
๐Ÿ—“ Workshop Dates:
โ€ข Oct 12th | 1-3 PM – Pelvis & Legs
โ€ข Oct 26th | 1-3 PM – Shoulders, Arms & Head
โ€ข Nov 9th | 1-3 PM – Breast/Pec & Lungs
What is Block Therapy? Block Therapy is a powerful combination of sustained pressure and diaphragmatic breathing that works to release fascial adhesionsโ€”tension built up over time that can cause misalignment and pain. This method helps you restore body symmetry by addressing areas where fascia pulls on the bone, blocking blood and oxygen flow.
โœจ Benefits Include:
โ€ข Improved posture
โ€ข Released chronic pain
โ€ข Enhanced range of motion
โ€ข Boosted lymphatic flow
โ€ข Emotional release
Whether youโ€™re seeking relief from tension or exploring somatic healing, Block Therapy offers a unique way to detoxify your mind, body, and soul.
Ready to release whatโ€™s holding you back? Sign up today! ๐ŸŒฟ
828-277-5741
Ashevillehappybody.com
[email protected]

*All workshops are at our Biltmore Village location โ€“ 25 Reed St. Suite 210

Sunday, November 17, 2024
Serenity Sound Bath
Nov 17 @ 9:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
Center for Spiritual Living Asheville

Immerse yourself with the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath!
Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.
The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 9:15 AM, doors close promptly at 9:30 AM.
This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis.(Suggested Value $25) Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences.
Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.

Friday, November 22, 2024
Good Tidings Market – Preview Party
Nov 22 @ 5:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
Asheville Masonic Temple

Kick off the ๐†๐จ๐จ๐ ๐“๐ข๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ at our ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ!

Friday, Nov 22 from 5-9pm

Get early access to shop our vendors while enjoying live music, craft activities, giveaways, and complimentary bites + bevs.
Tickets are pay what you can – purchase online or in person.
All proceeds benefit the Equal Plates Project.
Purchase your ticket here https://rb.gy/an2xqh

Equal Plates Project is a nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and shares thousands of locally-sourced meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. Learn more at equalplatesproject.org.

The Good Tidings Market continues Saturday + Sunday
Nov 23 + 24
11am-5pm
Free and open to the public

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Good Tidings Market
Nov 23 @ 11:00 am โ€“ 5:00 pm
Asheville Masonic Temple

Show & Tell is kicking off the holiday season with a gathering of artisans, makers, and vintage collectors inside the halls of the Asheville Masonic Temple in Downtown Asheville. Shop handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, handpoured candles, fine art, stationary, herbal skincare, holiday decor, and more!

๐†๐จ๐จ๐ ๐“๐ข๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ
Saturday + Sunday
Nov 23 + 24
11am-5pm
Free and open to the public

Get early access to shop at our ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ, Friday, Nov 22 from 5-9pm.
Tickets are โ€œpay what you canโ€ with all proceeds benefiting the Equal Plates Project.
Get your tickets here https://rb.gy/an2xqh or in person.

Equal Plates Project is a nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and shares thousands of locally-sourced meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. Learn more at equalplatesproject.org.

Ross Farm/Appalachian Standard Holiday Farm Market
Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Ross Farm

We all need a little seasonal pep after a hard Fall, and what better way to kick off the holidays than at Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard’s magical Holiday Farm Market? ๐ŸŽ…โ„๏ธ
Join us Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a festive afternoon that’ll warm your holiday spirit. Shop local and support small Asheville businesses this holiday season at the Holiday Farm Market! That’s the gift that keeps giving, baby.
Get ready for a merry afternoon filled with:
โœจ A delightful marketplace of local craft vendors with unique treasures
๐Ÿช Sweet holiday treats to tempt your taste buds
๐Ÿ” Mountain Man BBQ Food Truck
๐ŸŽค Cheerful holiday caroling throughout the greenhouse
๐ŸŽถ A heartwarming community sing-a-long (all voices welcome!)
โ›„ The coziest winter vibes this side of the Appalachians
๐Ÿชด An abundance of gorgeous houseplants in our cozy paradise
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 91 Holbrook Road, Candler, NC 28715
Escape the winter chill in our cozy greenhouses, where you’ll discover a wonderland of lush, thriving houseplants just waiting to bring life to your holiday decor. ๐ŸŽ„ Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting your green journey, you’ll find the perfect leafy companion to brighten your home or gift to someone special. ๐ŸŽ
Bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer for an afternoon of festive fun in our warm, plant-filled haven! โค๏ธ

Sunday, November 24, 2024
Madison County Wellness Day
Nov 24 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 4:00 pm
Prama Wellness Center

Enjoy a whole day of free wellness practices and therapies at the Madison County Wellness Day, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Prama Wellness Center, located at 161 Wellness Way, Marshall, NC 28753. This event aims to honor and support the local community in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, providing essential wellness services free of charge.

This Wellness Day will offer a variety of services designed to promote healing and recovery. Attendees can enjoy the following holistic health modalities for free:

Acupuncture
Massage Therapy
Yoga and Meditation
Counseling
Herbalism
And much more!
A free vegetarian/vegan lunch will be served.

WHERE: Prama Wellness Center and Neohumanist College of Asheville โ€“ 161 & 160 Wellness Way, Marshall N.C.

WHEN: November 24, 10 AM โ€“ 4 PM

Good Tidings Market
Nov 24 @ 11:00 am โ€“ 5:00 pm
Asheville Masonic Temple

Show & Tell is kicking off the holiday season with a gathering of artisans, makers, and vintage collectors inside the halls of the Asheville Masonic Temple in Downtown Asheville. Shop handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, handpoured candles, fine art, stationary, herbal skincare, holiday decor, and more!

๐†๐จ๐จ๐ ๐“๐ข๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ
Saturday + Sunday
Nov 23 + 24
11am-5pm
Free and open to the public

Get early access to shop at our ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ, Friday, Nov 22 from 5-9pm.
Tickets are โ€œpay what you canโ€ with all proceeds benefiting the Equal Plates Project.
Get your tickets here https://rb.gy/an2xqh or in person.

Equal Plates Project is a nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and shares thousands of locally-sourced meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. Learn more at equalplatesproject.org.

Friday, November 29, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Nov 29 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801