
September 2025
Tuesday, September 16
Pitch Party
Designed to offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch ideas for a new business, expansions, and reorganization. Each participant will be allowed up to one minute to make a quick pitch, after which the participant will receive feedback from the audience. Held from 5-7 p.m. at Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust Street in Hendersonville. Details at hatchinnovationhub.org/calendar.
Saturday, September 20
Stronger Together Conference
NCDHHS will host a free, one-day, interactive experience centered on cultural connection, creative expression, and community care. The event will bring together youth, young adults, and advocates for a day of learning, healing, and community building. This unique, statewide conference takes place in Rocky Mount, NC. Register by going to www.trilliumhealthresources.org/event/stronger-together-conference-rocky-mount.
Sunday, September 21
Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville
“The Architecture of Life: Taolism” will be presented by Joe Simonetta from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road in Asheville. EHSA will meet in person, while Mr. Simonetta, a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, will join by Zoom. For more information, visit ehsasheville.org, call (828) 687-7759, or email [email protected].
September 22-23
ProAm Golf Tournament
The Annual Skyview ProAm Golfers Tournament will be held at the County Club of Asheville. For more information contact Matthew Bacoate at (828) 215-2739.
Tuesday, September 23 & Thursday, October 9
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for your business, and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow, and funding sources. This free, 2-hour course begins at 12:30 p.m. on September 23, and 5:30 p.m. on October 9. To view more classes, or to register, go to www.score.org/asheville/local-workshops/upcoming-workshops-calender.
Thursday, September 25
Borrowing for Small Businesses
Understand your business’s financing options and get the funding your business needs. You’ll learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works. This free, online course begins at 12 noon. Register at www.score.org/asheville/local-workshops/upcoming-workshops-calender.
September 26, 27 & 28
After Helene: Swannanoa Artists Respond to Hurricane Helene
Swannanoa Artists’ Collective presents an exhibit of works about the impact of Hurricane Helene. View the exhibition on Friday, September 26 from 6-8 p.m., Saturday, September 27 from 10-5 p.m., and Sunday, September 28 from 12-5 p.m. at 216 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa, NC 28778. For more details, contact Jerald Pope, (828) 686-3922, or [email protected].
Hood Tours
Learn more about Asheville’s historically Black areas on walking, driving, and specialty tours led by artist, poet, and visionary DeWayne Barton. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Book your tour today by going to www.hoodhuggers.com/tours. Call (828) 275-5305 or email [email protected].
If your group or organization is hosting events, online meetings, courses, chats, or other programming, please submit them to [email protected].