Community Calendar

The Community Foundation for Southwest Colorado will host monthly meetings at noon at the First National Bank in Cortez. These 1-hour sessions are intended to get nonprofits together for networking, idea sharing, and providing helpful tools.

Attendees are invited to bring your own lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided.

-September 11: Board Recruitment & Orientation w/ Briggen Wrinkle.
- October 9: Ballantine Grant Best Practices w/ Rachel Rosenthal.
- November 13: Using A-I to Build Capacity w/ Wilson Warmack, Software Entrepreneur
- December 11: Financial Literacy w/ Chuck Forth.

swcommunityfoundation.org has more information.

Crafting isn't just fun, it's fundamental for mental health, relaxation, and happiness! Come and explore our awesome craft supplies each month. Follow a suggested project or free play and create your own masterpiece! This space is reserved for adults (17+)

A Homebuyer Education Class will take place at Fort Lewis College from 8:30 to 4:430 on Saturday, December 13th.
Topics covered include budgeting, credit, lending, insurance, real estate, inspections, and more.
Registration is available at homesfund.org.

We will also discuss HomesFund's new construction loan program and mobile home financing.
Completing the class gives access to HomesFund’s down payment assistance loans and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority’s special programs, helping make homeownership more affordable.
970-259-1418.

HIIT stands for High Intense Interval Training. Each class will consist of a demonstration, warm-up, and 10-12 stations where we will focus on a specific body group per station. We will rotate through 3 rounds with a short break between each round. When the work out is over we cool down and stretch.

All equipment will be provided. These HIITs will be outside, please plan accordingly and bring your own water.

Kids, families, and caregivers, join us for special activities each week! Unleash your creativity: tie-dye, paint, and create!

NOTE: Open to all but younger children will need assistance with the projects. This is a drop-in event and participants may come and go as they please - no registration required. Interested teens are also welcome to come.

This program will be held in the library park, weather permitting.

ASL Learners Group at Sunnyside Library. Learn and practice American Sign Language. All levels of ability welcome.

Fort Lewis College presents the Four Corners AI Conference on Tuesday, December 16th at the Community Concert Hall.
This event brings together community leaders, educators, business owners, technologists, and residents to explore how artificial intelligence can strengthen rural communities.
Fortlewis.edu has more information.

The day includes a keynote presentation, general sessions, and hands-on workshops after lunch that dive into AI applications in industries like healthcare, education, and small business. With a venue capacity of 600, the conference is a chance to connect with peers, share ideas, and learn practical tools you can put into action.

These classes offer a safe and supportive environment for anyone exploring how to navigate addictive tendencies, those who are "sober curious," or individuals in recovery from addiction. We aim to enhance overall well-being and quality of life, regardless of where you are on your journey.

Stories, movement, and songs for 2 to 4 year olds and their caregivers.

The Community Foundation serving SW Colorado will host weekly Human Resource Power Hours, to cover everything nonprofits need to know to update and optimize their HR practices to meet the latest requirements.
The Zoom meetings take place at noon on Tuesdays from September 9th through October 14th.
swcommunityfoundation.org has details and registration.

The cost is $10/session or $50 for all 6. Attendees will be entered to win free HR services worth $500.

topics include employment law, successful onboarding, preventing conflict in the workplace, required HR policies, staff contracts, and building a culture of feedback.