AVL Digital Nomads

Hunger hides in plain sight in Asheville and surrounding communities. Many of our neighbors are struggling in silence...empty bellies, impossible choices.

Join AVL Digital Nomads in taking action! We will be volunteering at Manna Food Bank to sort donations, bag bulk items, date check perishable food items, etc

Together we can create a caring Asheville where not of our neighbors goes without a meal.

• MANNA is located at 99 Broadpointe Drive, Mills River, NC. Our doors will open 10 minutes before the volunteer shift begins. Please arrive a few minutes early.
• Dress code: We're a functioning warehouse, so all volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes. Anyone not wearing closed-toe shoes will not be able to participate. We also recommend they wear clothes they don't mind getting a little dirty.

January Selection - Even As We Breathe by Annette Clapsaddle (local author)

• Bring your book suggestions for planning. We’ll plan out the next 6 months of selections.

Even As We Breathe invokes the elements of bone, blood, and flesh as Cowney navigates difficult social, cultural, and ethnic divides. After leaving the seclusion of the Cherokee reservation, he is able to explore a future free from the consequences of his family's choices and to construct a new worldview, for a time. However, prejudice and persecution in the white world of the resort eventually compel Cowney to free himself from larger forces that hold him back as he struggles to unearth evidence of his innocence and clear his name.

Welcome to our robust and engaging Book Club! We're a small, friendly group dedicated to fostering lively discussions about our monthly book selections. Whether you've read the entire book, just a few chapters, or even if you're simply curious about the title, we'd love to have you join us!

Book Selection: We encourage active participation in choosing our reading material. During each meeting, members have the opportunity to suggest and vote on the next book. Feel free to post your book recommendations in the comments section as well - we're always excited to explore new literary adventures!

Meeting Schedule: We gather on the First Tuesday of every month for our book discussions.
What sets us apart is our small group size and directed discussions. This intimate setting allows for deeper, more engaging conversations where everyone's voice can be heard. It's the perfect environment for those who love to dive deep into themes, characters, and the intricacies of storytelling.

So whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just dipping your toes into the world of literature, we invite you to join us. Let's explore new worlds, challenge our perspectives, and forge new friendships - one book at a time!

February Pick: TBD

Manifest and Mingle 2026 Vision Jam ✨🎉
Date and time
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Location
Day Trip - 174 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

What's up. Here's the Scoop.
Manifest and Mingle 2026 Vision Jam is a fun, interactive, guided experience designed to help you kick off the new year with clarity and creative energy. This is a facilitated visioning session where you are led through a short, inspiring exercise to spark ideas, open your imagination, and clarify what you want to call in for 2026. From there, you will create your own physical or digital vision board while connecting with the group. 🌈🧠🎨

What to Expect
A lively guided visioning exercise to help you tap into your goals and desires for 2026. 🌟
Interactive conversation and prompts that help you get clear, inspired, and creative. 💬✨

Time to build your vision board using magazines, markers, stickers, digital tools like Canva, or whatever you love. ✂️📌💻

Social connection, shared ideas, and a supportive atmosphere that encourages real conversation and camaraderie. 🤝🙂

A group Dream Wall where each person contributes one word or image from their board for a collective burst of inspiration. 🌠🖼️

Supplies
Bring your favorite supplies if you have them. Magazines, photos, markers, glue, laptops, tablets, anything that fits your style. 🎒🖍️💻
We will also have a solid stash of creative materials available for everyone. 📚✨

Who this is for
Anyone ready for a fresh start. 🌅
Anyone who loves creativity and connection. 🎨🤗
Anyone who wants a little support, structure, and inspiration to map out their new year. 📘🌟

Come create, connect, and design your 2026 with guidance, community, and good vibes all around. ✨🎉

AVL Digital Nomads is proud to present Curated Conversations, a new series of in-person events for single Digital Nomads who seek meaningful connections and monogamous relationships.

This is not your typical mixer. No sirree bob. For a few lucky single Digital Nomads, this is an opportunity to capitalize on some of that New Year resolution energy and put it into practical use! For anyone single who's seeking a monogamous relationship, let's gather to have an evening of structured social fun, conversation, and maybe a little flirting.

This isn't matchmaking; it's guided, strategic, inclusive, and dynamic activities to provoke thoughtful dialogue. To keep with the tone of the evening, we recommend smart/business casual attire. Kick off 2026 with by putting yourself out there among others who share your interest in connection. Who knows what could happen?

When you arrive, look for the Digital Nomads table and fill out a name tag to make introductions easier. Parking is available in the lot behind our host venue, Hatch Coworking, accessible from S. Ann St.