Community Calendar

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!

Awareness, Support, Education. Meets first and third Wednesdays of each month.

This space is intended for ages 14-18 who would benefit from learning how sex and our sexuality shows up in our bodies, our relationships, and our culture. Each session will involve the introduction of new content aiming towards comprehensive sexual health education and discussion. The curriculum of these facilitated sessions is designed to empower young adults to foster care, safety, and joy with their bodies and their sexuality.
Parents night: August 27th
Co-facilitated by Blake McClain and Alicia Michaelsen.

September is suicide prevention awareness month. Join SPARC (Suicide Prevention, Awareness and Recovery Coalition) for the Walk for Hope in Montrose. Speakers will share messages of hope prior to a short walk along Townsend. Free coffee, doughnuts and a sign making table will be available for participants. This is also an opportunity to visit with resource tables and local non-profits working to support behavioral health efforts in our region. This is a free event hosted by Tri-County Health Network.

Health Insurance Information Session

The library and Tri-County Health are partnering for an information session about health insurance options available through the Colorado marketplace. Bring your questions for a Q&A at the end. Join us in the Library Meeting Room on Monday, September 22, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Contact Christine at ctharp@montroselibrary.org with any questions.

🌟 Spectrum of Care: An Educational Opportunity 🌟

Join Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center and our community partners for an informative event designed to help you understand the full range of care options available in our community.

📅 Tuesday, September 23
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
🥗 Lunch Provided
✅ Registration Required: tinyurl.com/spectrumofcare

What You’ll Learn:

10 Warning Signs of Dementia

How to Get a Diagnosis

Local Resources in Your Town

Levels of Care Explained

Talking Points for Families

And More!

💬 After the panel, enjoy small group break-out conversations with local experts to get answers to your specific questions.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and plan for the future.

Awareness, Support, Education. Meets first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Come experience Faces of the Harvest, an exhibit presented by La Plaza on Wednesday, September 24 from 3–6pm at The Hearth, 138 Grand Ave, Paonia.

Behind every harvest is a story of devotion—the hands and hearts that grow and gather the food we depend on. See their faces, hear their stories, and connect with the journey from soil to plate.

Cultivando la Comunidad.

This space is intended for ages 14-18 who would benefit from learning how sex and our sexuality shows up in our bodies, our relationships, and our culture. Each session will involve the introduction of new content aiming towards comprehensive sexual health education and discussion. The curriculum of these facilitated sessions is designed to empower young adults to foster care, safety, and joy with their bodies and their sexuality.
Parents night: August 27th
Co-facilitated by Blake McClain and Alicia Michaelsen.

JUNIPERS of REDLANDS MESA
Presented by Katherine Colwell.
Thursday, September 25, 6pm to 7pm.
Redlands Mesa Grange.
27953 Redlands Mesa Road.
The Grange is located equidistant between Hotchkiss and Cedaredge.
All are welcome. By donation.

For over thirty years, artist Katherine Colwell has been observing, photographing and pondering the junipers on the Hazel Short homestead on Redlands Mesa. She will share images and and discuss junipers' beauty & wonder, statistics & science, life cycle, homesteading history, and forest community. Come enjoy Katherine's photographic journey across time and landscape. For details, call her at 970-628-5763 and leave a message.