whatever arises in daily life. Dynamic group format supports presencing open awareness in a deep inquiry process. Jerry 2520538 www.effortlessbeing.net aSHeVille inSigHt Meditation (pd.) Practice/learn mindfulness meditation and ramp up your spiritual practice in a supportive group environment. We practice Insight Meditation, also known as: Vipassana, or Mindfulness Meditation, which cultivates a happier, more peaceful, and focused mind. Our caring community environment provides added support and joy to one's spiritual awakening processes. Open to adults. By donation. Wednesdays, 7pm-8:30pm. Sundays, 10am-11:30pm. Meditation, Dhamma talk, and discussion. 29 Ravenscroft Dr., Suite 200, Asheville, NC. Info/ directions: (828) 808-4444, www. ashevillemeditation.com aSHeVille inSigHt Meditation (pd.) Free introduction to Insight or Mindfulness meditation. 2nd and 4th Thursday. 7pm. Asheville Insight Meditation, Suite 200, 29 Ravenscroft Dr, (828) 808-4444, www.ashevillemeditation.com open Heart Meditation (pd.) Experience easy, wonderful practices that opens your life to the beauty within and connects you to your heart. • Free 7pm, Tuesdays, 5 Covington St. 2960017 or 367-6954 http://www. heartsanctuary.org kriya yoga: leSSonS in ConSCiouS liVing (pd.) A progressive program of higher learning and spiritual practice in the Kriya Yoga Tradition. Starting Tuesday Feb. 5 for the next four Tuesdays. 6:30pm to 7:55pm. Please call 828-490-1136 or visit www.csaasheville.org tHe art of Being HuMan - SHaMBHala training leVel i (pd.) We all long for sanity, compassion and inspiration in our lives. This program presents meditation as a way to contact our inherent dignity and wakefulness. Feb 23-25. Info: www.asheville.shambhala.org. a CourSe in MiraCleS • 2nd & 4th MONDAYS, 6:308pm - A Course in Miracles, a "truly loving, open study group," meets at at Groce United Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Road. Info: 712-5472. aMMaCHi SatSang • 2nd SUNDAYS, 4pm - Group meets monthly for worship and satsang at 335 Dula Springs Road, Weaverville. Vegetarian
potluck follows service. Info: http://avl.mx/ow or 251-0270.
schedule and location. Info: www. newseedspriory.weebly.com.
CirCle of SolitarieS • 2nd SUNDAYS, 1pm - A discussion group for individuals interested in chaos magic, Paganism, post-modern occultism and related topics. Meets downtown monthly. Info and location: 7779368 or COS_828@yahoo.com.
tHurSday nite in ClaSS • THURSDAYS, 6pm - This circle of spiritual friends gathers weekly for meditation, drumming, sweat lodge, vision quest and a celebration of creation. Free. Info and location: stevenmitch@ charter.net.
CoMMunity Hu Song • SU (2/10), 11-11:30am - "In our fast-paced world, are you looking to expand your awareness, experience life's blessings or bring peace and calm? Chanting this once-secret name for God, HU, has helped people throughout time find inner peace and divine love." By donation. Held at Eckankar Center of Asheville, 797 Haywood Road, lower level. Info: www.eckankar-nc.org or 254-6775.
wnC pagan and MagiCkal fellowSHip • 1st WEDNESDAYS, 6:308:30pm - WNC Pagan and Magickal Fellowship hosts Pagan's Night Out at The Bier Garden, 46 Haywood St. Restaurant prices apply. Info: www.meetup.com/ ashevillepagans.
didgeridoo Meditation •SU (2/10), 4pm - A didgeridoo meditation session will "facilitate a deep sense of relaxation and connection to one's inner wisdom." Held at Dobra Tea, 78 N. Lexington Ave. Free. Info: www. dobrateanc.com. finding peaCe, patienCe and CoMpaSSion • SUNDAYS through (2/10), 7pm - "Peace, patience and compassion are the foundation of happiness and the ability to help others." Held at Montford Books and More, 31 Montford Ave. Classes include guided meditation, talk and discussion. $8/$5 students and seniors. Info: www.meditationinasheville.org or 668-2241. firSt Congregational CHurCH in HenderSonVille Fifth Avenue West at White Pine Street, Hendersonville. Info: 6928630 or www.fcchendersonville. org. • SU (2/10), 9:15am - "Religious Poetry." Martin lutHer SeMinarS • WEDNESDAYS through (3/6), 6:30pm - Trinity Lutheran Church, 235 St. John’s Road, Suite #50, Fletcher, will host a nine-week seminar on Martin Luther and the early Lutherans. Free. Info: www. trinitylutherannc.org or 684-9770. Modern day Meditation • MONDAYS, 8pm - "Experience a powerful meditation practice for this age that will help open your heart, deepen your connection, calm your being and clear your mind." All levels welcome; 18 and over. Held at 24 Arlington St. $10. Info: neals@miracle.org. new SeedS priory • WEEKLY - New Seeds Priory, a Christian-Buddhist practice community, offers a variety of weekly and monthly services in Black Mountain. See website for
woMen'S BiBle Study • TUESDAYS through (2/19), 6:30pm - The Cove at the Billy Graham Training Center, 1 Porters Cove Road, hosts a women's bible study on Psalm 23 with Kendra Graham. Free. Info: 298-2092 or http://avl.mx/o7. • TUESDAYS through (2/26), 9:30am - A morning bible study will be led by Jane Derrick. Free. Info: 298-2092 or http://avl.mx/ o8.
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photography by audrey goforth
“A tribute to life” special guest performers:
Free Planet radio
February 15 & 16
diana Wortham theater $25 General admission 7Pm both niGhts limited tickets available at $40 for Feb. 15 show: includes show admission & after-party at Carmel’s restaurant 1 Page dr. (828)252-8730
For tixs call (828) 257-4530 or online at www.dwtheatre.com
a triBal aMeriCan Spoken word legaCy • FR (2/8), 7pm - “A Tribal American Spoken Word Legacy,” with Pueblo Indian Elder Larry Littlebird. Held at Lenior-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville, 36 Montford Ave. $15 donation. Info: www. hamaatsa.org. BunCoMBe County puBliC liBrarieS liBrary aBBreViationS - All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n ea = East Asheville Library (902 Tunnel Road, 250-4738) n fV = Fairview Library (1 Taylor Road, 250-6484) n le = Leicester Library (1561 Alexander Road, 250-6480) n pM = Pack Memorial Library (67 Haywood Street, 250-4700) n Sw = Swannanoa Library (101 West Charleston Street, 2506486) n Library storyline: 250-KIDS. • WE (2/6), 5-7pm - Swannanoa Library Knitters. Sw --- 3:30pm - Manga-drawing class. Ages 6-12. pM • TH (2/7), 6:30pm - Book club: A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. ea • TU (2/12), TH (2/14) & FR (2/15) - "Preschoolers We Love You!" will feature librarians performing their "silliest songs and daring dance moves" at various libraries. Info and locations: 250-4711.
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