Community Calendar

Hotchkiss is still the place to be every Wednesday night at 6 pm at the Memorial Hall! Come on out and show off your amazing talents at the Hotchkiss Open Mic which used to be at the Creamery Arts Center!! It's still hosted by DJ Rich Powell and still lots of fun!! Each participant has 10 minutes to wow every one and this free event is open to the public!! Hope to see you there!!

The 7th Judicial District is pleased to announce, that in recognition of the national celebration of pro bono week, we will be hosting free attorney consultations and mediation sessions during the week of October 26th -30th, 2026
*PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Free classes will be offered October 28th and 29th.

Wednesday, October the 28th
9:00 a.m. Parenting Education Workshop – offered by: CASA
1:00 p.m. Child Support Presentation – presented by: Attorney Adriana Hartley

Thursday, October 29th
10:00 a.m. Complete Eviction Process – presented by Colorado Legal Services
1:00 p.m. Contested Family Law Cases – presented by Colorado Legal Services
2:30 p.m Evidence – presented by Colorado Legal Services

Interpretation services are available, please contact 970.252.4320

Availability for mediators and attorneys is limited so participants are encouraged to pre-register early.

Local community resource agencies will be present on site to offer information regarding their services and resources they offer.

To pre-register or for additional information please call 970 252.4312.

Deliver gently used, clean, new coats of all sizes during business hours to GMAEC, Bank of Colorado, or Eckert Presbyterian Church. Distribution Nov. 12th-14th.

For ages 0-6, music foundations taught through song, story, percussion, flash cards.

Another fine exhibit in the Starr Family Gallery

Explore a variety of arts and crafts forms for ages 6-11.

Come join us at the Northfork School of Integrated Studies for a facilitated group conversation about harmonizing feeling, thinking, and willing in the developing child. Childcare will be provided for k-8 children, complimentary drinks and snacks, and an enlivened discussion about Waldorf inspired education and how we can grow as parents and in community.

Thursdays, Oct 15, 22, 29 from 6-7pm MT
The Hearth 138 Grand Ave, Paonia

Stories are powerful. Your stories have power. Learn how to use personal stories and persuasive writing effectively to make change.

In these three 1-hr sessions with author and activist Rivera Sun, we'll explore how to write articles, op-eds, letters to the editor, public comments, short speeches, and even social posts in ways that can help the social issues you care about advance. You will learn practical tools and creative prompts. We'll do some guided exercises and optional midweek writing practices. We'll look at examples of both effective writing and local campaigns that used writing powerfully to make change possible.

In this fun series, you'll find a supportive group that encourages creativity as we explore Writing for Change.

You will learn:
• How to craft a personal story to shift hearts and minds
• How to use persuasive language in op-eds, letters, and public comments
• How be effective on social media
• How to tap into your creativity on behalf of making change
• How to hone your skills in writing

This course is a gift to the community. We welcome donations to support our organization.

Stories have power.

Learn how to use personal narrative and persuasive writing to make change. In these three 1-hour sessions with author activist Rivera Sun, you’ll explore how to write op-Ed’s, letters to the editor, social posts, and public comments that advance the issues you care about.

Deliver gently used, clean, new coats of all sizes during business hours to GMAEC, Bank of Colorado, or Eckert Presbyterian Church. Distribution Nov. 12th-14th.