Apr 20 Saturday
Jason of Wrich Ranches will walk us through the purpose of regenerative ranching focusing on soil health. Addressing problems with current conventional farming and ranching systems, Wrich holistically manages many acres with a combination of land leases and high country grazing permits. He will discuss how healthy practices not only improve environmental conditions, but help to build a healthy and happy community. See the ticketing link for the Arbol Farm address.
Nature Monoprinting: Printmaking without a pressIn this class we will explore some of the creative possibilities of hand printing images without a press. The process is called a monoprint because each image cannot be repeated exactly nor can it be editioned. This is not a precise art form and lends itself to experimentation and playfulness with various techniques and layers of color. All inks used are water based. We will use plant material as stencils and offsets to create unique and mysterious images that appear somewhat photographic. The transfer of ink to paper is accomplished with an inked matrix and a wooden spoon and/or a baren. Each class member will end the class with several handprints that they are proud of to frame or give as gifts.
Suggested Techniques:
Soft leaves or petals, live plant material as stencils.Positive and negative leaf form transfersStenciling with cut or torn paperSplotting or trailing with inkSoft brush and juicy washes of ink.
Participants will be provided with the materials they will need including archival paper, and inks as well as the plant materials and the necessary tools, such as barens, and brayers for inking.
$75, includes instructions and all materials.Walk-ins accepted if there are available spaces.
Alpine Bank Presents the Spring Concert Series: Singer/Songwriter James Kirby with special guest Ellen Stapenhorst
Apr 21 Sunday
The “Plug It In” EV Roadshow will kick off its four-stop spring tour at Grand Junction’s Lincoln Park on Sunday, April 21st.
The roadshow is a free, family-friendly event and an opportunity to learn about electric vehicles in a hands-on setting.
It starts at noon with an “EV 101” presentation in the Lincoln Park Barn. Then, from 1 to 5 p.m., attendees can test-drive new and used vehicles and e-bikes, and chat with current EV owners and dealer reps.
For more information, go to CleanEnergyEconomy.net/events.
Sounds designed to bring a state of deep relaxation and bliss.
April 21 @ 8:00 pmDoors: 7 || Show: 8 || $30 ADV / $35 DOSA rural Albertan hailing from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with a long family lineage of ranchers and rodeo people, Lund is about as authentic as they come, and equally as hard to define. The western Canadian singer-songwriter is an elusive artist — onstage, offstage, and in the studio — seamlessly weaving between the outlaw country, Western, and indie-folk realms with an honest curiosity and rowdy devotion to each. He was raised with the tried and true DIY sentiment of “if you want something done, you gotta do it yourself” launching his career recording in his basement, printing his own shirts, booking his own tours, being his own manager and publicist… whatever it took to get it done. He toured for years with the indie-metal band the smalls, and later turned his sights to writing Western songs, creating a unique and quirky hybrid writing style along the way. He has received multiple domestic and international award nominations and wins. In 2022, Lund won his 14th career Canadian Country Music Award and made his debut at the historic Grand Ole Opry earlier this year as well. His album of originals, El Viejo, is due February 2024.
Apr 22 Monday
Cottage Foods Safety Trainingwith Ann DuncanMonday April 22ndat 1pmat the Hearth138 Grand Ave, Paonia CO
Learn to safely produce food from home for a cottage food business:- Overview of Colorado Cottage Foods Act- Basic food safety including proper hygiene, preventing cross contamination and cross contact of food allergens, temperature control for safe food preparation, storage, transportation and sales- Ingredient labeling requirements- Special considerations for food preparation at altitude
This training meets the requirements for food safety training according to the Colorado Cottage Foods Act.
Receive a 3-year food safety certificate upon completion of the course and passing the accompanying exam.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. $25 CLASS FEE
Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/csu-extension-cottage-food-safety-statewide-training-registration-809140901217
Presented by the CSU Extension and hosted by Valley Organic Growers Association and The Learning Council
Encourages fun, coordination, self-discipline, ballet techniques, and timing