Community Calendar

Challenge yourself while drinking beer! Teams of up to 6 can compete for fantastic prizes. Join us in the taproom every Wednesday from 7-9. Bring a phone!

Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress and prevent burnout.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we are offering FREE educational programming, workshops, and trainings.

These events are offered both in person across WNC- and online!

Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-Community Listening Circles: Every Wednesday, 12-1 pm
-‘Reconnecting Through Hard Times’ 1-hour Webinar: Every Thursday, 12-1 pm
-'Reconnect for Better Days' 1-hour Webinar: First Friday of the month, 12-1pm

In-Person AND Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-'Reconnect for Resilience' 2-Day Personal & Professional Development Training
-'Recharging Resilience' 1-Day Community Training
-'Leading Through Hard Times' 1-Day Professional Development Training

Space is limited and these no-cost opportunities ends in June, so visit our Events Calendar to register today, or sign up for our newsletter to stay connected.

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Explore the Evolution of Paradise with Julianna Caro

"Join expert Julianna Caro at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on June 26, 2026, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm for an illustrated exploration of garden history. This session of ""An Artful Journey"" traces the evolution of outdoor design, from the structured order of Roman villas and the geometric theaters of the Renaissance to the romantic ""Green Revolution"" of the British Landscape Movement. Discover how these European traditions crossed the Atlantic to shape iconic American landmarks like Central Park and the Biltmore Estate.

This community-focused event in the Swannanoa Valley offers a unique intersection of history, nature, and the creative process. Tickets are $25 and include coffee, tea, and fresh pastries to enjoy during the presentation."

Celebrate the Freshly Painted Works of Black Mountain

"Return to the gallery on June 26 (5 pm – 6:30 pm) to see the finished paintings created by the Plein Air artists during the Garden Tour. Meet the painters, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and celebrate the successful conclusion of our 20th annual fundraiser.

Admission: Free and open to the public."

Join EcoForesters, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation for a hands-on workshop on invasive species identification and control! This workshop will cover how invasives impact forest health, how to identify invasive plants, and control methods and strategies. Long pants and close toed shoes will be required to participate in the in-person field session. RSVP is required to attend, so register today!

It takes good clean water to make good tasty beer! Join MountainTrue and your Broad Riverkeeper for a cleanup on the First Broad River between Zion and Shelby. Both Cleveland County’s Water and Shelby’s Water come from the beautiful First Broad River. We want to help ensure this resource remains clean and safe for drinking, swimming, fishing, paddling, and for brewing the delicious beverages you enjoy at Newgrass Brewing Company.

Meet up to clean up is at the Pentecostal Church on Zion Ch. Rd. 10:00 am. We will drop our boats there beside the river and take vehicles down to the take out, then catch a shuttle back to Zion to begin.
**Please note that this is not a public access and is only available for special events with permission from the Church.

After the cleanup we will head over to Newgrass Brewing and enjoy a beverage or two compliments of MountainTrue.

Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. Prizes awarded for the weirdest trash collected. Bring a friend and help us clean the river!

Please bring your boat, paddle, and lifejacket, water, lunch, sunscreen, gloves, sturdy water shoes or sneakers (no flip-flops), and a dry change of clothes. We have some extra canoes and kayaks available only if you reserve them in advance. **IF you borrow a boat from MountainTrue, you may be sharing a canoe with another volunteer or MountainTrue staff member.

Reminders:
*Kids under the age of 18 are allowed as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the event
*All volunteers are eligible to receive a complimentary annual membership to MountainTrue. To activate yours, please email members@mountaintrue.org

Our queer horror book club explores queerness from the magic to the truly macabre!

Story Slam - three Professional Storytellers; John Thomas Fowler, Doug Elliot, Lance Smith will be Featured in the afternoon of tales and imagination. Part of the afternoon will feature an open microphone for people to come and tell family appropriate stories. register for open Mic 3pm Open Mic tellers begin after 3pm, prfessional tellers take teh stage at 4pm. at 6pm there will be a hot dog supper offered by the first Presbyterian Church. tellings will contiue thorugh the afternoon and evening. this evetn is sposored by the frist Presbyterian Church Forest City and The Tree of Life Foudation. cost is free, Donations are appreciated!

The WNC Sculpture Gallery will host an Artist Talk with Bill Stronach on Friday, June 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM, offering visitors an opportunity to hear directly from the longtime Lenoir artist about his exhibition on view from March 14 through June 27, 2026. Known for his thoughtful and technically skilled work in wood and metal, Stronach draws on decades of experience as both an artist and educator, exploring the challenges and character of natural materials through sculptural form. During the talk, Stronach will discuss his creative process, influences, and the evolution of his practice, providing insight into how craftsmanship, material honesty, and problem‑solving shape his work. The event will take place at the WNC Sculpture Gallery, located at 4612 Patterson School Drive in Lenoir, and is open to the public.

Read more at: https://www.thepaper.media/culture_community/bill-stronach-exhibits-work-in-wood-metal-at-the-western-nc-sculpture-center-gallery/article_0da021fa-8b0a-4a91-a608-4b330ef991e2.html