Community Calendar

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.

Support your local art!
Artists talk at six pm.
November features:
- Karen Good
- Nancy Cook Kelly
- Kris McCormick

Our Future Is a Healthy Environment

The West is at a crossroads with scarce resources, but our imagination and capacity to come together and solve problems is unlimited. Join us for a film series and conversations on energy, water, agriculture, and climate that honor the past, respect the present, and take responsibility for the future.

Panel discussion will take place before each film.

Locations and Times:
September 2nd - Happening - Paradise Theatre - 7pm
September 11th - The White House Effect - Paradise Theatre - 7pm
September 23rd - Common Ground - Bill Heddles Recreation Center - 6pm
October 17th - Watershed - Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center- 7pm

https://bit.ly/healthyenvironmentfilmseries

Ye Olde Harvest Fest is an evening of games, candy, food, and fun for families and kids of all ages!

Come on by for a great time, grab some food, warm up with some hot cocoa by the campfire, play fun games and win candy! We hope to see you there!

October 31st, 5:00-9:00pm.
The Castle Church, 3rd & Box Elder Ave. Paonia, CO.

Our Future Is a Healthy Environment

The West is at a crossroads with scarce resources, but our imagination and capacity to come together and solve problems is unlimited. Join us for a film series and conversations on energy, water, agriculture, and climate that honor the past, respect the present, and take responsibility for the future.

Panel discussion will take place before each film.

Locations and Times:
September 2nd - Happening - Paradise Theatre - 7pm
September 11th - The White House Effect - Paradise Theatre - 7pm
September 23rd - Common Ground - Bill Heddles Recreation Center - 6pm
October 17th - Watershed - Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center- 7pm

https://bit.ly/healthyenvironmentfilmseries

Writing as Remedy workshops at Wellspring Vitality invite you into a supportive, creative space where storytelling becomes a tool for healing, reflection, and connection. Through friendly prompts and shared presence, we use words to process what’s been held, honor lived experience, and remember that we don’t heal alone. No writing experience needed, just a willingness to show up and explore.

Come out and have some Open Mic Night fun! Every Monday in Hotchkiss at the Memorial Hall! Sign up begins at 5:30 and the music starts at 6! Come show off your talent(s) or support your friends and neighbors!! Hope to see you there! Free, free, free!!

Our Future Is a Healthy Environment

The West is at a crossroads with scarce resources, but our imagination and capacity to come together and solve problems is unlimited. Join us for a film series and conversations on energy, water, agriculture, and climate that honor the past, respect the present, and take responsibility for the future.

Panel discussion will take place before each film.

Locations and Times:
September 2nd - Happening - Paradise Theatre - 7pm
September 11th - The White House Effect - Paradise Theatre - 7pm
September 23rd - Common Ground - Bill Heddles Recreation Center - 6pm
October 17th - Watershed - Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center- 7pm

https://bit.ly/healthyenvironmentfilmseries

Our Future Is a Healthy Environment

The West is at a crossroads with scarce resources, but our imagination and capacity to come together and solve problems is unlimited. Join us for a film series and conversations on energy, water, agriculture, and climate that honor the past, respect the present, and take responsibility for the future.

Panel discussion will take place before each film.

Locations and Times:
September 2nd - Happening - Paradise Theatre - 7pm
September 11th - The White House Effect - Paradise Theatre - 7pm
September 23rd - Common Ground - Bill Heddles Recreation Center - 6pm
October 17th - Watershed - Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center- 7pm

https://bit.ly/healthyenvironmentfilmseries

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.