Community Calendar

Calling all creative kids! join Ms. heather for a hands-on indigo dye class where students will learn fun and easy techniques for working with natural indigo dye. Over four engaging mornings, participants will explore this beautiful blue art form, creating one-of-a-kind textiles through folding binding and dipping. its the perfect opportunity for students to express their creativity, get a little messy and take home something truly unique.

Only 12 spots available. So sign up today!

Open Studio days and hours have changed. Please see poster or go to www.gmaec.org for details.

Explore the wonders of water!

In the Starr Family Gallery, a display that lightens the heart!

Ages 0-6. Explore musical awareness whiel supporting listening skills, language and motor development.

The GMAEC Education Committee is collecting supplies for local students. Go to www.gmaec.org for what's needed.

Clean, gently used, new coats collected and distributed to children and adults in need.

Go to gmaec.org for details. Classes are Sundays, 3:30 6:30 PM and Tuesdays 5-8PM. Must have experience.

The Arbol Farmers Market accepts SNAP and Double Up Bucks and offers local organic produce, flowers, fruit, herbs, honey, meat, breads, artisan goods, and more. One of the highlights of our market is a donations-based, locally-sourced meal prepared by the Learning Council.

Our summer market runs every Tuesday from May 13th to October 14th at Paonia Town Park, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM for most of the season, with hours shifting to 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM starting September 2nd. It’s a lively community event with live music, wood-fired pizza, and educational opportunities throughout the season.

Doors: 6:30 PM || Show: 7:00 PM || $8 - Online // $13 - At Door
Setting: Seated

Join us for Big Kid Flicks—a vibrant and engaging short film program from the New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) On Tour. Geared for kids ages eight and up (and fun for grown-ups too!), this 62-minute collection of international short films blends laughter, adventure, and heart with animated and live-action gems that celebrate creativity, courage, and curiosity.

Whether it’s learning to ride a bike, saying goodbye to a loved one, or embracing your inner vampire queen, these stories reflect the big emotions and even bigger imaginations of youth, offering a thoughtful and entertaining cinema experience for families and film lovers alike.

Where do these films come from?
Each year, the New York International Children’s Film Festival—an Oscar®-qualifying festival—scours the globe to find the best new films for kids and families. From thousands of submissions, the most beloved, award-winning, and audience-favorite shorts are curated into themed touring programs like Big Kid Flicks, which are then shared with audiences at independent cinemas, museums, libraries, and community centers around the country.

Shorts featured in this program:
🎞 Head in the Clouds (Belgium/France) – A dreamy animated tale about wonder and distraction
🎞 Goodbye Mamajee (France) – A poignant farewell with cultural depth
🎞 Lotus (UK) – A relatable live-action moment of decision
🎞 The Queen’s Flowers (USA) – A vibrant and lyrical animated piece
🎞 Karol, the Vampire Queen (Colombia) – A bold coming-of-age twist
🎞 Mum’s Spaghetti (UK) – An animated look at family and flavors

Presented in multiple languages with English subtitles where applicable.
Run Time: 62 minutes
Recommended for ages 8+