Discover and Celebrate the Bliss of Social Networking in Asheville and Western North Carolina

Get Connected. Get Involved.

Whether you are new to Asheville, or a longtime resident, by using these relatively new social networking tools, you'll be able to connect with, and even in some cases, safely meetup with, likeminded individuals.

Don't overlook the fact that another great way to connect with like-minded individuals is to volunteer ... or to check the various events calendars for social events that appeal to you.

If you would like us to add YOUR social networking group, just email us... and tell us EVERYTHING you wish to be included in your listing. Be generous with your words... people want to know about you.

Social Networking Sites

WNC Mom
".... is a social networking site for moms throughout Western North Carolina with forums, photos, videos, and bloggers who can help out with any of your questions as a parent. Posted content can be set as private or shared...."

Green Social Networking Site

Free Personals for Networking

Craig's List - Asheville
has a free personals section which lets you find and hookup with men or women for platonic relationships or dating.

Photo and Video Sharing Networks

Click on each of the dozens of categories to the left to uncover what makes the Asheville area so vital, so intriguing and so, well, UTTERLY BLISSFUL!

Meetups are a great way to locate and safely meet up with kindred spirits who share your interests

Networking Socials

Asheville New Friends
"... Making new friends and learning about your new community is sometimes not easy. An organization with this as its main goal might be just what you are looking for after you unpack the boxes, hang the pictures and finally have time to become acquainted with your surroundings. Asheville New Friends is a membership organization that is ready to help you make new friends and learn more about your community..... Asheville New Friends generally holds its meetings on the second Monday of the month. All meetings -- unless otherwise specified-- will be held at Groce United Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Rd., East Asheville...." Meetings usually start at 6:00 with a social hour.

Green Drinks
Meets Every Friday Night @ 6:30 pm at BoBo Gallery 22 Lexington Avenue "...Please join us for Asheville's only Green Social Hour.  Networking starts at 6:30 so don't be late and please, bring a friend..." Details

Women Outdoors
"... meet other community women who share an appreciation for the outdoors. Their outings are varied and offer activities for all interests. Women Outdoors strives to create an atmosphere of trust, safety and respect for all women regardless of age, class, color, ethnicity, marital status, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation or size. They encourage each participant in their organization to honor confidentiality and to avoid making any assumptions about others. ...Women Outdoors have planning & networking socials the 2nd Thursday of each month. Meettings start at 6:30 p.m. Call for the meeting location ..."

Asheville Area Forums

AshevilleMamas.com
"... a group of progressive parents who discuss conscious family living in the Asheville area. We are a varied bunch of people with children of many ages and interests in many areas. We try to help each other hold on to our sanity in the craziness of family life and offer a network of support for each other... "

Communicate Via the Local Media

Associations and Clubs

Clubs and organizations are great ways to connect with others on your wavelength. Here are just a few of the many clubs and organizations in the Asheville area. For others, check out the Volunteers and Green Volunteers pages for clubs and associations. To list your group, just email us with your website url.

Asheville Amblers Walking Club

Asheville Marine Aquarium Society
"... a non-profit organization whose goals are to educate and share knowledge in responsible marine and reef aquarium care. We are also involved in programs to protect and save the world's coral reefs, and to sponsor local programs to educate the public....."

Optimists International
"... To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; To inspire respect for the law; To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world...." Several groups in Western North Carolina

Preservation Society of
Asheville & Buncombe County
"... a private, non-profit membership organization whose purpose is to promote and support the preservation of the historic, architectural, and cultural resources of Asheville and Buncombe County.... a strong advocate of comprehensive preservation techniques to protect and revitalize local historic resources. Early efforts focused on the work of documenting the historic resources of the community through historic resource surveys and National Register nominations, the important first step in promoting a broader awareness of the community's assets and engendering local preservation action. The Society played a crucial role in the establishment of the Historic Resources Commission of Asheville & Buncombe County and the adoption of local preservation ordinances creating the Montford Historic District, the Biltmore Village Historic District, and the Albemarle Park - Manor Grounds Historic District. We were also instrumental in the creation of a western regional office of the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, which provides preservation expertise and access to state and federal programs across a 25 county region...." Memberships from $35 a year gets you invited to all society functions and a subscription to their newsletter, Also, they are looking for volunteers, which is a great way to connect with like-minded individuals.

Rotary Club
"... the world's first service club organization. Its more than 1.2 million members volunteer their time and talent to further the Rotary motto, Service Above Self..." Several clubs in Western North Carolina

Southern Appalachian Mineral Society
"... organized to promote popular interest and education in the various earth sciences, in particular, mineralogy; to foster exchange of knowledge of lapidary techniques; and to promote good fellowship...."

Toastmasters International
"... Through club activities and conferences, Toastmasters helps its members improve their communication and leadership skills while fostering self-confidence and personal growth...." There are eight groups meeting in the Asheville area in various churches, restaurants, etc. Most have open membership.

Young Professionals of Asheville
"... We help our members by providing opportunities for business networking, personal growth, leadership development and social interaction. We also help Asheville by volunteering our time and resources to assist those in need. Leadership through community service is what we are known for. Whatever aspect of our organization you are interested in; there is something here for everyone...."