Community Calendar

Tuesday February 3rd 5:00 Citizens Climate Montose meets at Hispanic Affairs 504 N 1st, Environmental, Nonpartisan,Promote progress to preserve our world. info 970-765-9095 All Welcome

Midweek Reset: Yoga with Katy – Every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Take a deep breath, stretch it out, find your youthful body again. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or returning to your practice, Katy’s warm, grounding guidance makes space for all bodies and all levels.
These mid-morning sessions are a perfect way to reconnect with yourself, shake off stress, and enjoy gentle movement in community. Expect mindful flow, breath awareness, and leave feeling refreshed, centered and ready for the day!

Come connect with what's happening at Mariposa Ascendente (Butterfly Rising), the regenerative demonstration garden and outdoor classroom, formerly a project of Colorado Farm & Food Alliance (COFFA).

We have been dreaming up some ideas for programming in the cocoon, and we'd love to hear what you'd like to see us provide. We're here to support rural resilience in the North Fork Valley and beyond.

Let's crank up the wood stove, enjoy some snacks and music, and talk about what's possible.

Contact:
garden@mariposapaonia.org
Amber (970) 623-6272 text or leave a message

In this class, we’ll continue developing drawing skills using graphite sticks and pencils while working from increasingly complex still-life arrangements. Though intended as an intermediate class, beginners are welcome and will be guided as needed.
We’ll dive deeper into how light and shadow shape what we see—starting with simple objects and gradually introducing more intricate forms as the session progresses. Students will explore how objects interact with one another, altering the light and shadow in subtle ways and creating richer, more complex drawings.
The class consists of a series of drawing sessions that build in intensity, culminating in a longer, sustained drawing period at the end.

February 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Doors open at 6:00 PM | Talk begins at 6:30 PM | $10 advance / $12 at the door
Local athlete and activist Danika Gilbert joins us for an evening of stories from the Himalayas and her most recent project, Hamdeli.

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With mountain climbing as a core passion connecting individuals, Hamdeli strives to create opportunities that build and support safe communities, fosters lifelong friendships that transcend borders and cultures, and provide opportunities for mutual learning and personal growth.

Hamdeli (همدلی) is an ancient Persian word that literally means “with heart” but its deeper meaning reflects a compassionate meeting of hearts – an encounter grounded in empathy and connection.

We believe shared experiences in the mountains can transcend cultural differences, fostering lasting friendships and heartfelt connections. Our goal is to build a community of young Himalayan climbers united by adventure, technical training, and a love of the mountains. From this foundation, we hope they gain a deeper understanding of their neighbors across the Himalayas. Through shared experiences and growing mutual respect, stronger regional relationships can flourish. Everything we do is rooted in the spirit of hamdeli.

Join us for our February Farmers Market at the Hearth (138 Grand Ave, Paonia) on Tuesday, February 10th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM! Stock up on fresh veggies and local goods, and enjoy a warm community meal.

As always, we are committed to making sure everyone in our community has access to food. If you have SNAP funds, we can double your SNAP dollars with Double Up Food Bucks. Visit the Info Booth at the market and turn $20 into $40.

Midweek Reset: Yoga with Katy – Every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Take a deep breath, stretch it out, find your youthful body again. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or returning to your practice, Katy’s warm, grounding guidance makes space for all bodies and all levels.
These mid-morning sessions are a perfect way to reconnect with yourself, shake off stress, and enjoy gentle movement in community. Expect mindful flow, breath awareness, and leave feeling refreshed, centered and ready for the day!

Thursday, February 12 7:00 p.m. Black Canyon Audubon Society will host Don Marsh, who will continue to share his African adventures Part 2: Birding the Kenyan Coast and Nairobi National Park. Don is a gifted photographer and even more gifted birder and we are lucky to have him present his excellent images of the wildlife in this part of Africa. The Montrose Field House Summit Room, 25 Colorado Avenue, Montrose. For more information about the speaker and topic go to programs at blackcanyonaudubonsociety.org

Break free from copying and explore the shapes, colors, and forms that bring a subject to life. Using acrylics in a watercolor style, students will focus on loose, expressive mark-making and abstraction to strengthen realism, leaving with a finished, vibrant painting.

Midweek Reset: Yoga with Katy – Every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Take a deep breath, stretch it out, find your youthful body again. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or returning to your practice, Katy’s warm, grounding guidance makes space for all bodies and all levels.
These mid-morning sessions are a perfect way to reconnect with yourself, shake off stress, and enjoy gentle movement in community. Expect mindful flow, breath awareness, and leave feeling refreshed, centered and ready for the day!