I have lived in the Asheville, Mars Hill, Arden area now for over 4 years, and love it here.  As posted in my first post, I am a renter just like you, and in the 2 years, I think I have been to 0 social events at the club house (cannot miss my Asheville Drumming Circle on Friday Nights) but wanted to meet my neighbors. I would love to get a sense of community here, and this is the best way for me to help get it organized. I see all of the members being able to suggest various venues, events, tri …

BEFORE YOU JOIN THIS GROUP you are to read and agree to the following terms and conditions. By being a part of this network you publicly acknowledge that you understand and completely agree to the following: 1. This is an online social network which meets periodically in person. This Meetup group is not a substitute for competent, professional climbing instruction from an American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) certified instructor. If you are looking for a qualified rock climbing instruct …

We're excited to announce the brand new East Asheville Weston A. Price Foundation Chapter! WAPF is dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism. Dr. Price's research demonstrated that humans achieve perfect physical form and perfect health generation after generation only when they consume nutrient-dense whole foods and vital fat-soluble activators which are often missing from the current American diet. As a local chapter, we'll focus on …

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 …

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, …

We are a female-only group and the purpose of this group is to get together with other women for fun and laughs.  Our monthly dinners are very popular and a great way to meet someone different each month as we have women from all walks of life in our group.  Unlike a specialized group we have different activities all the time - movies, dinner, music, crafts, sports, hiking, etc - whatever you're up for.  If you don't see anything on the schedule that interests you, then make a suggestion for the …

NORTHEAST TENNESSEE TAKE A HIKE (TTAH) is a friendly, non-formal group based out of the Tri-Cities. It's geared for people interested in hiking at a moderate and easy pace. Our focus will be hiking maily in the Northeast TN area on a monthly basis. TTAH was founded February 2, 2012 by Pat Cable.  It is our goal to realize her vision for this group by providing a venue for people of all walks of life at any level of physical fitness to engage in healthy outdoor activities. We are a subset of, and …

Three Baskets was designed in 2010 by friends and family of those diagnosed by cancer who recognized the physiological, spiritual and physical needs  left unattended during diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Our organization is s reflection of the growing awareness in the community that health and wellness is a balance of the mind, spirit and body, which we call the "Three Baskets." It is our hope to alleviate some of the distress and isolation of diagnosis by organizing a "Comprehensive Cancer …

This group will be a meeting place for gardeners in the New River Valley of Virginia. Our primary focus will be on vegetable gardening, but will change as the knowledge base of the group grows. I'd like to have meetings at vegetable gardens around the area, local farms, and other places where us gardeners are welcome. We can share stories and offer advice to help each other increase yields and have great success at gardening. Even if you don't currently have a garden, but would like to try your …

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 …

The New Economy is the convergence of ideas and practices taking place nationally and globally that is dedicated to building a more equitable, environmentally balanced, and prosperous world for all. It is bringing people and organizations together to give practical shape to concepts such as economic democracy, green economics, social entrepreneurship, cooperatives, localism, living wages, conscious capital, solidarity economy, community currencies, etc. At Co-creating the New Economy, we will d …

VAMPIRES:  Immortal, alluring, and highly dangerous -- what's not to love? Just about everyone enjoys a good vampire story, as evidenced by our lasting fascination with the undead.  If recent books, movies, and television programs are any indication, the vampire craze continues to run strong without any signs of abating. It's one thing to read or watch a vampire story.  But have you ever thought of BEING in one? We are the New River Valley chapter of a global organization of vampire aficionados …

The Extreme SW Virginia Permaculture Guild brings together farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and dreamers in the extreme southwest tip of Virginia (and surrounding areas). Join us as we swap seeds, visit farms, taste tomatoes, build community permaculture projects, and share ideas about living sustainably. Do you want to learn more about forest gardening, homegrown edible mushrooms, top bar hives, or vegetable varieties that do well without chemicals? Do you want to talk to someone who's heard …

The struggle for Liberty continues! Formerly the "Boone County for Ron Paul 2008" Meetup, this group is now sponsored by the Republican Liberty Caucus as a forum for discussion and activism in the pursuit of Liberty in and near Boone, North Carolina. The Republican Liberty Caucus is a nationwide, grass roots organization devoted to the traditional Republican values of Free Enterprise, Limited Government, and Individual Freedom! Working within the GOP to elect liberty-oriented Republicans to …

Interested in taking a short, long, or somewhere in the middle length hike/stroll in western North Carolina? Look no further!!! Everything from a quick (3-4 hour) hike to a full day of hiking to overnight backpacking trips, we'll try it all! Check us out and experience the pristine and amazing wilderness of western North Carolina!!! Everyone is welcome to the group, beginner or expert, 2 legs or 4, young and old.  Please note that, while the group is open to everyone, not all hikes are appropria …

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 …

This group serves the purpose of bringing together people who are interested in keeping bees as simply as possible. Simply can mean different things to different people. Personally I like to keep bees with as minimal inputs from me as possible, in a more natural and chemical free way. However, this does not mean that we exclude other methods of keeping bees. For there is no right or wrong way when it comes to keeping bees. You just have to try it and see what works for you. Take a piece here a p …

WNC Humanists is a community of individuals who believe that Humanism offers both a realistic and responsible guide to a happy life without having the supernatural as part of their philosophy. The purpose of this organization is its concern for the advancement of human existence on earth through a philosophy that assumes the responsibility of all human beings for their own actions and for conditions in their culture. In applying Humanistic values to daily living we can advance healthy and natura …

We are creating an Intentional Community near Earthaven just South of Black Mountain, N.C. We are negotiating the purchase of +100 acres and intend to form one or more communities according to the desires of the founders (you?). Our overall intention is to provide affordable housing and (or) co-housing for a diverse community of singles, families and the elderly (humans in general). We intend to support permaculture ideals with independent/interdependent sustainable living practices. We are …

WHAT: The Ethical Society of Asheville has initiated a “BUYCOTT for a Living Wage” to thank and support businesses that have been certified as Living-Wage Employers by Just Economics of WNC. Certified businesses are listed at www.justeconomicswnc.org. HOW: The process is easy. Your organization prints “BUYCOTT thank-you” notes for your members to carry with them. Members who patronize a living-wage business hand the cashier or waiter a thank-you note explaining that one reason for patronizing …

On the last Tuesday of each month we will explore questions about the spiritual in modern life. The Gurdjieff Foundation of Westen North Carolina is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization engaged in the search for self-development through the study of, and work with, attention. The organization's activities include: discussion groups, meditation practice, sacred dance and work with crafts. GFWNC is linked to the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York and other centers worldwide. These Foundation …

This group provides an ongoing opportunity for Asheville area lesbians to socialize over Sunday brunch and other events. About twice a month, we will post the event details and location. If a contribution is needed, the amount will be included. To help your host plan, be sure to rsvp for each brunch/event asap. Bring your friendly vibe, make new friends, enjoy conversation...have fun! If you are interested in hosting a brunch or other activity, please contact the organizer, Gwen.

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 …

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 …

Looking for other book lovers? A good story is even better when you've got friends to share it with. We meet once a month to share our thoughts about the current book selection and eat a pot luck style dinner in a member's home. Bring your book ideas to share for upcoming meet-ups, as we vote on each book selection. A few tidbits about our club: *We usually meet mid-week at a member's house- you may be asked to host, or co-host if you live out of the area. *Bring a hearty appetite to each meeti …

The Catawba Valley Tea Party (CVTP) meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Conover YMCA Sparkman Building (Red Barn) meeting facility at 6:30pm. The patriots of the Catawba Valley Tea Party are dedicated to restoring our great nation to a constitutional republic by following the Judeo-Christian principles exercised by our founding fathers. Guided by the 9 Principles and 12 Values working in our community and offering education, discussion forums and by joining with other like-minded citizen …

All Boston Terriers and their owner are welcome. There is a charge of $3.00 per dog. This is to pay for the website and rent at the meeting place. Join us we would love to meet you. On the website, look under, "About us" this will tell you a lot about what we do. We really don't have any organized activities, we just meet and the dogs play. The meetup are a great way to socialize your dog to people and other dogs. It is also fun to meet other Boston owners, and the dogs play hard and go home ver …

In creating the Sacred Path Retreat Center (SPRC) Meet-up, it is our desire to be a “light house” welcoming those who wish to explore various spiritual topics in a safe non-judgmental environment. Our goal is to post all SPRC events here. We have a growing number of exciting events planned for your spiritual growth and healing. Please join our Meet-up to stay up-to-date on current happenings. You can also view monthly offerings along with our mission and vision statements on our website – www.sa …