Community Calendar

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO-
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glenwood Springs will be hosting a 10,000 Villages Fair Trade International Craft Fair. Good Shepherd is located on Grand Ave, next to Sayer Park. The doors will be open Thurs Nov 6 from noon to 6pm, Friday Nov 7 from 10am to 6pm, Sat Nov 8 from 10am to 5 pm, Sun Nov 9 from noon to 4pm. All proceeds from the sale go to the artisans of the handmade goods, to provide a stable income and allow disadvantaged people from 35 countries to take control of their own lives. Since their founding in 1946, 10,000 Villages has provided 140 million dollars in sustainable income to workers who would otherwise be unemployed. Come by and support the artisans and find some gifts that are unique and handmade using local and recycled materials.

Take a mindful break together! In this workshop, kids, caregivers, and families will explore gentle Tai Chi movements that encourage calm, focus, and connection. Through simple, slow motions paired with breathing, participants of all ages can discover how mindfulness helps reduce stress and bring a sense of balance. No prior experience is needed—movements are easy to follow and can be done standing or sitting. Come ready to relax, move, and enjoy a peaceful time together. This workshop is appropriate for children ages 6 to 10 with their caregivers.

Author and teacher Cari Shuman will be here to lead Tai Chi and introduce her new book, Tai Chi for Kids, which will be available for purchase.

¡Tomemos juntos un descanso consciente! En este taller, tanto personitas pequeñas como las personas adultas a su cuidado y familias enteras podrán explorar movimientos sutiles de Tai Chi que promueven la calma, la concentración y los vínculos afectivos. A través de movimientos simples y lentos combinados con ejercicios de respiración, todas las personas que participen podrán descubrir cómo la consciencia plena ayuda a reducir el estrés y promueve un sentimiento de equilibrio. Todas las edades son bienvenidas y no es necesario contar con experiencia previa: los movimientos son fáciles de seguir y pueden realizarse de pie o sentados. Ven a relajarte, moverte y disfrutar de un momento de paz en comunidad. Este taller es apropiado para peques entre los 6 y los 10 años con una persona a su cuidado.

La autora y maestra, Cari Shuman, estará aquí para impartir las clases de Tai Chi y presentar su nuevo libro: “Tai chi para niños”, el cual estará disponible y a la venta.

High Rockies Harm Reduction provides free overdose prevention materials, education, resources and support, including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, condoms, syringe disposal, hygiene and wound care supplies, peer support and more EVERY THURSDAY at the Brush Creek Park and Ride from 4 PM - 6 PM

Open office hour sessions weekly with a Colorado Mountain College advisor, ESL and HSE instructor. Stop by for free GED, ESL and Digital Literacy resources as well as information about free Colorado Mountain College High School Equivalency/GED prep classes, full cost Adult High School Diploma courses, and grant-funded reduced tuition ESL classes offered year-round. The CMC advisor can provide information on applying and registering for ESL, HSE and credit courses at CMC, and participants are also encouraged to come with questions or requests for resources. These open office hours sessions are free and there is no need to pre-register. Call Thae Dunn at 970-236-0451 for more information.

Horas de oficina abiertas cada semana con un asesor de Colorado Mountain College, instructor de ESL (inglés como segundo idioma) y de HSE. Visítanos para recibir recursos digitales gratuitos de alfabetización, ESL y GED (desarrollo de educación general). Además, puedes recibir información sobre las clases gratuitas de preparación para la obtención de tu GED/diploma de equivalencia (para estudios de escuela media superior), cursos a precio completo para adultos (para la obtención de un diploma en cursos a nivel de escuela media superior), y clases de ESL a precios reducidos (gracias a subvenciones) ofrecidas a lo largo de todo el año. El asesor de CMC puede proporcionar información para llenar las solicitudes e inscribirse a las clases de ESL, HSE y otros cursos para la obtención de créditos, y los participantes son exhortados a hacer preguntas y solicitar recursos. Estas sesiones de horas abiertas de oficina son gratuitas y no hay necesidad de una preinscripción. Llama a Thae Dunn al 970-236-0451 para recibir más información.

VOICES Story Circles invites you to a safe and welcoming space to share and listen to each other’s stories. Facilitated by the VOICES team, the Story Circles are where you discover new things about yourself and all the different layers of your community. Come inspire and be inspired!

VOICES Story Circles te invita a un espacio de seguridad y bienvenida para compartir y escuchar historias mutuas. Facilitado por el equipo de VOICES, el Círculo de Historias es un sitio en el que descubrirás cosas nuevas sobre tu persona y todas las distintas capas que forman tu comunidad. ¡Ven a inspirarte y a inspirar a otras personas!

“We know that water is sacred. We also know that water is alive.” Lorelei Cloud, member of the Southern Ute Tribe and the first Indigenous person to chair the Colorado Water Conservation Board, grew up hauling water to her home. Johnny Le Coq, an avid fly fisher, combined his passion with his design skills to start Fishpond, a Colorado-based fly fishing and outdoor gear company. Their different backgrounds meet at the Colorado River, and they share a mission to protect it. Join Roaring Fork Conservancy (RFC) and The Nature Conservancy for a special installment of the Brooksher Watershed Institute. Special Guest and former RFC board member, Ramsey Kropf, will emcee a lively evening featuring Lorelei and Johnny in a conversation about Tribal engagement in the Colorado River basin.

Community Yoga is a FREE weekly event - every Thursday! Preregistration is helpful but not required. Come and enjoy sharing space with other yogis! No previous expereince necessary! We gather we center - we practice - we honor self love. Join us!

Fall Into Giving, Rise In Impact

Join us for FocusedKids’ Fall Fling Fundraiser on Thursday, November 6 at Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch! Enjoy a cozy evening of dinner, drinks, and music while raising funds for FocusedKids through our silent auction and paddle raise.

5:30 PM – Cocktails
6:30–8 PM – Drinks, Dinner, Music, Silent Auction & Paddle Raise

Connect with friends and hear about our growing impact on the academic and mental health of K-8 students in our community.

Can’t attend in person? Please consider making a donation online.

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art focused on re-directing conflict into harmony. Benefits include confidence, discipline, stress-relief, resilience, community-building and fitness. All levels practice together. We are affiliated with the United States Aikido Federation.

Appointment required before first class. Please contact us for information.

PANEL DISCUSSION

“We know that water is sacred. We also know that water is alive.” Lorelei Cloud, member of the Southern Ute Tribe and the first Indigenous person to chair the Colorado Water Conservation Board, grew up hauling water to her home. Johnny Le Coq, an avid fly fisher, combined his passion with his design skills to start Fishpond, a Colorado-based fly fishing and outdoor gear company. Their different backgrounds meet at the Colorado River, and they share a mission to protect it. Join the Roaring Fork Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy for a special installment of the Brooksher Watershed Institute. Special Guest Ramsey Kropf will emcee a lively evening featuring Lorelei and Johnny in a conversation about Tribal engagement in the Colorado River basin.