Nov 04 Wednesday
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 - 7pmSeptember 11th - The White House Effect - Paradise Theatre - 7pmSeptember 23rd - Common Ground - Bill Heddles Recreation Center - 6pmOctober 17th - Watershed - Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center- 7pm
https://bit.ly/healthyenvironmentfilmseries
Nov 05 Thursday
Thursdays, Oct 15, 22, 29 from 6-7pm MTThe 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.
Nov 06 Friday
Nov 07 Saturday
P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Opportunity for Women) Chapter HU is once again hosting our annual fundraiser for several education programs for women.
We have wonderful art and crafts vendors who create unique items for purchase. Our famous Cookie Walk will delight anyone’s taste buds with homemade cookies. We will be selling homemade Mini Donuts for the early craft fair browser and Pulled Pork sandwiches/ Potato Soup or Homemade Chili for lunch time browsers.
We will also have a supply of Butter Braids for sale.
Nov 08 Sunday
The Town of Paonia is currently looking for a qualified new town administrator with at least four years experience in local government. First review on 11/8. Go to townofpaonia.colorado.gov to learn more.
Nov 11 Wednesday
Nov 12 Thursday