Apr 20 Saturday
Whether you use a smartphone's camera or a DSLR, Jim Cencer's photography pointers will help you create more stunning images of your own garden and beyond. The date and time of a follow-up walk through the Montrose Botanic Gardens with Jim will be announced at this presentation. Free and open to the public.
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.
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
North For Valley Earth Day Celebration
Common Ground Film Screening Monday April 22nd 7pmat the Paradise Theatre of Paonia215 Grand Ave, Paonia CO
Suggested Donation $10
Watch the Trailer Here: paradiseofpaonia.com/common-ground/
Big Picture Ranch and Area 23a present Common Ground - a hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement” who produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate – all while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life. The film explores how Americans from different walks of life, different political backgrounds, and different parts of the country share one thing in common –the very soil beneath their feet.
The film investigates the power of “regenerative” farming systems –from large to small-scale farmers who are the champions of soil health as the key to unlocking more (and healthier) food to feed America and the world.
Cast includes: Laura Dern, Rosario Dawson, Jason Mamoa, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder and Donald Glover.
This event is sponsored by Valley Organic Growers Association, The Learning Council, Slow Food Western Slope, and the Paradise Theatre of Paonia!
Apr 23 Tuesday
Advanced English class: Tuesdays beginning January 9, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. This is for students who can speak and read some English and want to improve those skills. We will focus on more advanced reading and writing.
Curso de inglés nivel avanzado: Martes a partir del 9 de enero, 1:00 -2:30 pm. Este curso es para estudiantes que tienen un nivel elemental de inglés. En este curso nos enfocaremos en lectura y escritura más avanzadas.
Apr 24 Wednesday
English class for all levels: Wednesdays beginning January 10, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. We will divide students into groups to study English at their appropriate level.
Curso de Inglés nivel básico e intermedio: Miércoles a partir del 10 de enero, 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Los estudiantes se dividirán en en grupo de acuerdo a su nivel de inglés.
Apr 26 Friday
Fermentation CelebrationFriday April 26th5pm at the Hearth138 Grand Ave, Paonia CO
Gather together with local fermenters for an evening of learning, sampling, and celebrating! This class will feature local fermented products and their makers including bread, kimchi, vegetables, peppers, meat, cheese, and more!
Tickets available in advance & at the door - please fill out the ticket form for Advanced Tickets: https://forms.gle/yWaMtsTsSuRVFrQS9
Suggested Donation: $30Ticket Price includes class, dinner & samples of fermented foods.Payments can be made via check, cash, PayPal, Venmo, Credit Card or Debit Card
This is an alcohol free event
Proceeds from this event go to pay our fermenters for their time and products, and any additional funds will go towards VOGA and TLC’s Agricultural Education programming. Come on out and support our local farmers and agricultural education!
This event is hosted by Valley Organic Growers Association and The Learning Council
Apr 27 Saturday
The highly acclaimed film ‘Where the Rope Ends’ will be shown at the Wright Opera House on April 27th at 6:00 PM. All proceeds support Ouray Mountain Rescue. Happy hour is at 6:00. The movie shows at 7:00. After the showing, Q & A with a recently rescued community member and her rescuers. Ouray Mountain Rescue is celebrating its 50th year of service to our community. This fundraiser will help us purchase equipment and training to keep us on the cutting edge of rescue work. Please join us and help us prepare for the next 50 years of service. Purchase tickets on our website at ouraymountainrescue.com.
Apr 28 Sunday
Landscape Designwith Wind Clearwater
Sunday April 28th2pm at the Hearth138 Grand Ave, Paonia CO
Join us as we design the outdoor Community Space at the Hearth! Wind Clearwater will teach an Introduction to Landscape Design class to create a beautiful & functional garden & event space in downtown Paonia at the Hearth's Backyard! Focusing on edible and medicinal perennials, drought-tolerant plants, microclimates, water management, and forest gardening, Wind will lead us in this fun, educational Community Event!
Join us May 24th at 3pm at the Hearth for the Community Installation of the Design
Wind Clearwater has been observing and learning from the natural world to apply the principles and ethics of permaculture to hundreds of landscapes over the past 30 years, including his home and education center, The Oasis, outside Hotchkiss.
Donations appreciated, All are Welcome
Hosted by Valley Organic Growers Association and The Learning Council
https://vogaco.org/thelearningcouncil.org
Apr 30 Tuesday