We are a group of creative, friendly folks of all ages who love to chat, see what our neighbor is working on, share our skills and ideas and learn from one another. Hailing from all different skill sets from newbie to professional -we welcome you and whatever crafty stitchin' business you want to work on! We've got sewists, knitters, embroiderers, crocheters, menders, cross stitchers, felters, quilters .. . .(yeah, we could go on. . .. ) We gather several times a month at locally owned independ …

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.

This group is for entrepreneurs, business people and others to get together and help each other grow their business. There are no cumbersome membership requirements, rules or fees. We will have opportunities for everyone to get to know everyone else. We will also have brainstorming and other activities to help build your business. Come with an attitude of giving and you will get. We will be having meetings around the western North Carolina area.

The Asheville Area Wholistic and Intergrative Professionals (tm) (AAWIP) are collaborators, co-creators, co-catalysts, co-leaders that promote education, production and sales of professional wholistic and integrative products/services in the Asheville area – included but not limited to integrative health, personal growth, earth-friendly, eclectic artisans/musicians/authors. We co-provide a forum for exchange of information and ideas to expand the wholistic, integrative, green and related profess …

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 …

Become part of Asheville's most active community! Have you been ignoring a very important part of your life-  Being a part of a diverse community filled with people of varied backgrounds & interests who laugh a lot, make plans to explore, dance, travel, and enjoy life together? Stop working so hard, staying home so much.  Remember that having fun makes even the following day more exciting! We are a community, not just a group of people looking for an excuse to visit one more restaurant.  Our mem …

This is a Meetup group of like-minded photographers who specialize in portrait photography work. We welcome all skill levels, from beginners to professionals!   Our mission at PPG is to provide fun and affordable opportunities to broaden your skill set in all areas of photography. We are an interactive learning group dedicated to sharing information amongst each other and supporting one another in the quest to capture that perfect image.   If you love photographing people, then this Meetup group …

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 …

Welcome Christian Business Owners and  Professionals in the WNC area- Let's join together to network while providing encouragment and prayerful support for each other. Friendship, support and business encouragement will be just a few of the benefits of this group. This group is for all Christians in any position or industry. We will begin with joint meetings. If decided by members,We will have several support Groups to serve all Christians in our area.  Perhaps later, A Christian Business Men Su …

Are you in a hurry?  Do you incessantly change and improve everything?  Do you get told that you need to slow down, find some way to be patient?  Are you frustrated that your job doesn't allow you the freedom to do the important work you're dying inside to do? Do you find solace in meeting other people who are in a hurry like you? or people who keep a straight face while they talk about changing the world?  Are you energized by others who talk about doing the impossible?  Fired up by people who …

Scheduling some time for professional environmental advocates in Asheville to socialize regularly and enjoy Beer City USA. If you're not working for an environmental organization please consider visiting Asheville GreenDrinks to more generally connect with environmental issues and folks in the city.

This is a Lean Startup Circle in Asheville, NC. We serve Western North Carolina and welcome all entrepreneurs to join us in this dynamic group of great thinkers to advance your business idea! If you are getting ready to launch a new business, have recently launched - or are looking to grow your business in a new direction, this group will save you gobs of time & energy! Lean startup principles are those that get our products & services to market faster while focusing on getting early - essential …

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 …

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 …

This group is for women in their 20s-30s. The group is LGBTQ centered and all women are accepted and welcome here. People new to the area or all ready from here. It's about making new friends who want to have fun and contribute their time and energy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast and enjoy hiking, swimming, skiing, walking your dog, etc. you will love this group! Other event possibilities are girls night out, movies, dinner, and anything else that looks like fun or for a good cause. Thanks fo …

This is a group for people who travel by any means necessary. For people who are compelled to get lost in unfamiliar places and inspired by new experiences, ideas, and cultures. This group will serve as a local base for the community of travelers in WNC: hostellers, couchsurfers, backpackers, car campers, location independent professionals, free and independent travelers of all stripes. The mission of this group is to both share stories, knowledge, and experiences internally, and to create oppor …

This group will focus on NC's medical cannabis bill, the fourth year of lobbying our legislators, the efforts we are making and steps to take to assure the passage of this necessary legislation as soon as possible this year. We will be holding educational events, our first at Firestorm Books and Cafe, Commerce Street, Asheville on February 15, 2013 from 7-9 pm, we will be showing the documentary, "What If Cannabis Cured Cancer", for interested parties, showing more documentaries as the legislat …