The lawyers at Nicol Gersch Law Offices love animals! That’s why we are excited to host the 2021 Proud Pet Parent Nomination. We want you to nominate someone who loves their own pet a tremendous amount. Please pick someone who is the best mother or father to their furry friend. Fill out our nomination form and tell us what makes this individual the best pet parent ever. The winner will get to make a $500 donation to the animal shelter/non-profit organization of their choice. To nominate a child, click here.

Practice the art of conversation with someone you miss! Tickets are $15/couple.

Are you missing family members and friends since the pandemic? ? Take a moment and think of someone that you would like to connect with.  Imagine having a deep interaction with them where you share stories and thoughts.  We can help you have that interaction online.  The Dairy Arts Center and The Interview Game offer you a Community Embrace Event every Wednesday evening where we come together in pairs to have meaningful conversations online.  You both need to have a good internet connection and a computer with a webcam, and we walk you through the rest of the steps to experience connections that we all have been missing.

We meet first in a group on the Zoom platform and get oriented, and then each pair will have a “private” online space (breakout room) where you are provided with The Interview Game, a series of expertly designed questions you ask each other, listening deeply and sharing freely as you move at your own pace.  After an hour, which usually passes very quickly, we gather back in the large group for an opportunity to share some of what your conversations might have uncovered.  And after the event, you have access to your The Interview Game to play whenever you like with whomever you like.  Plus, you can record your sessions to preserve the stories shared.

Don’t worry if this seems complicated.  We are with you every step of the way.  Reach out to the person you want to do this with and sign-up now. Give each other the gift of connecting and really “seeing each other.”

Practice the art of conversation with someone you miss! Tickets are $15/couple.

Are you missing family members and friends since the pandemic? ? Take a moment and think of someone that you would like to connect with.  Imagine having a deep interaction with them where you share stories and thoughts.  We can help you have that interaction online.  The Dairy Arts Center and The Interview Game offer you a Community Embrace Event every Wednesday evening where we come together in pairs to have meaningful conversations online.  You both need to have a good internet connection and a computer with a webcam, and we walk you through the rest of the steps to experience connections that we all have been missing.

We meet first in a group on the Zoom platform and get oriented, and then each pair will have a “private” online space (breakout room) where you are provided with The Interview Game, a series of expertly designed questions you ask each other, listening deeply and sharing freely as you move at your own pace.  After an hour, which usually passes very quickly, we gather back in the large group for an opportunity to share some of what your conversations might have uncovered.  And after the event, you have access to your The Interview Game to play whenever you like with whomever you like.  Plus, you can record your sessions to preserve the stories shared.

Don’t worry if this seems complicated.  We are with you every step of the way.  Reach out to the person you want to do this with and sign-up now. Give each other the gift of connecting and really “seeing each other.”

Practice the art of conversation with someone you miss! Tickets are $15/couple.

Are you missing family members and friends since the pandemic? ? Take a moment and think of someone that you would like to connect with.  Imagine having a deep interaction with them where you share stories and thoughts.  We can help you have that interaction online.  The Dairy Arts Center and The Interview Game offer you a Community Embrace Event every Wednesday evening where we come together in pairs to have meaningful conversations online.  You both need to have a good internet connection and a computer with a webcam, and we walk you through the rest of the steps to experience connections that we all have been missing.

We meet first in a group on the Zoom platform and get oriented, and then each pair will have a “private” online space (breakout room) where you are provided with The Interview Game, a series of expertly designed questions you ask each other, listening deeply and sharing freely as you move at your own pace.  After an hour, which usually passes very quickly, we gather back in the large group for an opportunity to share some of what your conversations might have uncovered.  And after the event, you have access to your The Interview Game to play whenever you like with whomever you like.  Plus, you can record your sessions to preserve the stories shared.

Don’t worry if this seems complicated.  We are with you every step of the way.  Reach out to the person you want to do this with and sign-up now. Give each other the gift of connecting and really “seeing each other.”

With six new class offerings available, Spring Semester at Kabbalah Experience is officially open for registration. From Counting the Omer and Shtisel Revealed to Kabbalah of Love: Readings in Song of Songs, new Spring classes at Kabbalah Experience focus on the journey to spiritual freedom and enlightenment.

No matter your spiritual level, Kabbalah Experience welcomes all through various classes and paths.

All classes will be hosted through Zoom, as Kabbalah Experience continues to practice COVID-19 prevention. Classes will be led by Dr. David Sanders, Founder and Spiritual Director of Kabbalah Experience, Melanie Gruenwald, Executive Director of Kabbalah Experience, Rabbi Jamie Arnold, Rabbi Sara Brandes, and Sue Parker Gerson.

The semester begins Monday, April 4, and runs through Friday, June 11.

Sign up today to save a spot: https://kabbalahexperience.com/live-study/.

First time students will have the opportunity to try out FREE introductory classes starting Monday, March 22, and will have the option to “Pay As You Can” for any Level I course. 

Sign up for a free introductory class here: https://kabbalahexperience.com/free-introduction-to-kabbalah/.

While all are welcome to take any course they would like, it is recommended to have background for each subsequent course, particularly advanced courses.

For questions, contact admin@kabbalahexperience.com or (303) 337-0959.

Help us protect Wilderness and public wild lands for future generations.

We’ve sprung into action on our annual Wild for Wilderness Online Auction. Help plant the seeds of advocacy to grow the number of people defending America’s public lands and waters—which need us now more than ever.

Not only is the auction fun, the proceeds provide important funding for our programs to educate, inspire, and support advocates.

Register today and start browsing away at the great gear, getaways, and goodies!

https://wildforwilderness2021.afrogs.org/#/index

Category: Community | Auctions

Local artist Dan Drossman is proud to announce The Waiting Room Gallery—a partnership with 3258 Larimer Street in RiNo—at which he will curate ongoing exhibits in the tall, bright and airy upper corridors of this 3-story building. His goal is to showcase high-quality art by reputable artists from Denver and other areas.

The inaugural show called “Caught in Reverie” will feature works by four artists. Local painters W. Max Thomason and Drossman himself, as well as two out-of-towners who have never shown in Denver but are also well-regarded in their respective regions— Adam Krueger of New York City and Mick Burson out of New Mexico. The public is invited to Opening Receptions on Saturday, April 17^th from 6 to 10 pm and Sunday, April 18^th from 12-5pm. Masks, social distancing and other COVID guidelines will be in place. After opening weekend—until COVID concerns are lessened—the general public is asked to schedule an appointment to view and purchase work by contacting Dan Drossman at dandrossmanart@gmail.com or 917-703-2563. The show runs through June 20, 2021.

• The next free, three-week Culinary Quick Start class from Emily Griffith Technical College, 1860 Lincoln St 3rd floor, starts April 12th. Monday thru Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., students will learn the skills needed to enter the workforce quickly as a qualified culinary professional (in-person and virtual learning available). This fast-track program is designed for immediate career connections and culminates with a virtual hiring fair. No academic requirements or experience necessary. To learn more and register go to: www.emilygriffith.edu/programs/culinary-quick-start/

Second only to the Super Bowl in audience size and revenue, the Oscars are more than a mere ceremony; they are a phenomenon. Hosted by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for over ninety years, the Oscars have long been considered the pinnacle of fantasy, beauty, romance and high class. They are eagerly anticipated and are heavily discussed. It is only recently that movements such as #OscarsSoWhite have raised awareness around the more complicated legacy of the Oscars and African American participation in film. Join Dr. Frederick W. Gooding, Jr. as he looks “behind the scenes” at racial patterns for African Americans that have both changed and stayed the same over time. After this presentation, you will NEVER see the Oscars the same way again!

LIVE/INTERACTIVE WEBINAR

For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

This class (Apr 20) will be offered in a LIVE webinar format (10am MDT).

Registration is REQUIRED. Please call 1-800-272-3900 to register or click on the REGISTER NOW button below.

A webinar link and phone-in number will be provided following registration.

 Satya Yoga Cooperative offers a six-week prenatal yoga class series for the BIPOC community. The series begins Wednesday, March 31, 2021 and will be offered via Zoom from 7:00-8:30p ET / 5:00 to 6:30pm MT / 4-5:30 PT.   Pregnant people who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color)  are invited to join the series while coming together to connect the breath and body while exploring mindfulness in a racially and culturally diverse group. This series will support you in creating or growing a personal practice during the transition of pregnancy.  Classes are open, accessible, and welcoming to all genders, all abilities, and all bodies.

Classes begin with a check in followed by guided breath and physical practices supportive of pregnancy.  Please feel free to bring a mat and blanket, as well as a block, a strap or scarf, a pillow or bolster, and/or anything else to support your practice and comfort. 

The series is contribution based with a suggested contribution of $30-$90; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Have you ever heard of biochar? It could be the next big thing in carbon sequestration and carbon farming! Mark your calendars and join 350 CO’s Regenerative Agriculture & Local Food Systems Group for this introductory webinar about biochar. We will be joined by experts in the field who will enlighten us on this topic, including Kathleen Draper: author, board chair of International Biochar Initiative, and owner of Finger Lakes Biochar; as well as Gordon West, founder of The Trollworks LLC, a company committed to biomass process technologies on the community scale including biochar. We’re looking forward to exploring this promising climate solution, and hope to see you all there!

The 2021 Colorado Book Awards are right around the corner! The Colorado Book Awards celebrate the accomplishments of Colorado’s outstanding authors, editors, illustrators, and photographers. Hundreds of Colorado creatives submit work for consideration, and one winner is selected in each of the 17 categories. Finalists will be announced in April. Winners will be announced at a celebration event June 26, 2021.

Beginning April 9, online finalist readings with live Q&A with authors offer you a chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show from the comfort of your very own living room!

Mark your calendars!

April 21, 7 p.m. General Nonfiction and History

April 28, 7 p.m. Anthology and Pictorial

May 4, 4:30 p.m. Children’s Literature

May 5, 7 p.m. General Fiction and Science Fiction/Fantasy

May 12, 7 p.m. Biography and Creative Nonfiction

May 19, 7 p.m. Literary Fiction and Poetry

May 26, 7 p.m. Mystery and Thriller

June 26, Colorado Book Award Winners will be announced and read briefly from their work.

Learn more at coloradohumanities.org/programs/colorado-book-awards/

Thank you to our partner, BookBar Denver, and sponsors, Outskirts Press and The Colorado Sun.

With the increasing frequency of natural disasters, temperatures rising, and indigenous communities at risk, “Seeding Change” challenges shoppers to pay more attention to the way they interact with our planet, starting with what’s on their shopping list. While there isn’t one solution to climate change, the corporations within the film are taking the first steps to show their consumers that they too are part of the puzzle, and they too can make a difference. By making the choice to buy from socially responsible businesses, they are sending a message to the world’s largest distributors that it’s time for change, environmentally, socially and economically. (Richard Yelland, 2020, USA, 1:00, NR)

The 2021 Polar Plunge presented by Westerra Credit Union benefiting Special Olympics CO is back! Plunge and/or run in person at the UCHealth Park in Colorado Springs or sign up for the Virtual Plunge from the comfort of your home!

For the first time ever, teams will play Plunge Roulette socially distanced during their pre-assigned time slot. Spin the giant roulette wheel to see what your Plunge fate will be! Will you be doused with a giant buck of ice water, or sprayed with ice water, or be surprised (think soda, pudding, ketchup, etc)?

All attendees will be required to follow state and local COVID safety protocols that include wearing masks and remaining socially distant from other guests not in your household. In addition, attendees must also follow venue-specific safety protocols.

All funds raised benefit 15,000 Special Olympics CO athletes (children and adults with intellectual disabilities).

A PARTICIPATORY VIRTUAL EVENT, SATURDAY MORNING AT 10AM MDT

We will be playing The Interview Game in two settings: participants can play in one-on-one setting with an interview-partner of their choice, OR come solo and partake in our inspired group game. Either way, your ticket covers participation for you a possible interview partner.

Here are the steps to get ready for the event:

You are welcome to partake in our fun Group Game. For this, all you need to do is join our Zoom event listed on your e-ticket
OR
For a more intimate experience, we recommend playing a one-on-one Interview Game, with an interview-partner of your choice (family member or friend you miss and want to spend a memorable fun hour connecting with). To do so, invite your interview partner, send them the Zoom link and be sure you both join the zoom event. Join the Zoom event up to 10 minutes before start time, and we will provide guidance and access to your game of choice (i.e. ‘valued friends’, ‘family members’, etc.).

Ballet Ariel’s professional company returns this April for its first live performances of the year with Cinderella. This shortened, one act version has all the beauty and grandeur, wit and whimsy of the full-length version, where one young woman’s life is forever changed by a fairy godmother and a delicate slipper.  The wicked stepsisters cavort in the most outrageous and amusing manner hoping to capture the attention of Prince Charming. But in the end, it is the fair and lovely Cinderella who wins the heart of the Prince.  Performed to Sergei Prokofiev’s captivating score. Ballet Ariel’s talented team of Director Ilena Norton’s and Gregory Gonzales’ original choreography is a dynamic post-modern classic gem.  With Ballet Ariel dancers Jennifer Kuhn as Cinderella and Yoshiko Brunson as the Fairy Godmother.

Choose from the PACE Center on Friday, April 2^nd at either 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.; Lakewood Cultural Center on Saturday, April 24^th and Sunday, April 25^th at 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.; or DL Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center on Sunday, May 2^nd at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for adults are $25, seniors and students are $22 and tickets for children are $20, and tickets at D.L. Parsons Theatre are discounted $5.

Tickets for the PACE Center, 20000 E Pikes Peak Ave, Parker, CO 80138, can be purchased https://parkerarts.org/shows-events or by calling 303.805.6800.  Tickets for the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226 can be purchased at https://lakewood.org/tickets or by calling 303-987-7845.  Tickets for the D.L. Parsons Theatre are available at http://balletariel.org or 303-945-4388.

To protect our patrons, Ballet Ariel will be complying with all state and local Covid-19 regulations.

Ballet Ariel’s professional company returns this April for its first live performances of the year with Cinderella. This shortened, one act version has all the beauty and grandeur, wit and whimsy of the full-length version, where one young woman’s life is forever changed by a fairy godmother and a delicate slipper. The wicked stepsisters cavort in the most outrageous and amusing manner hoping to capture the attention of Prince Charming. But in the end, it is the fair and lovely Cinderella who wins the heart of the Prince. Performed to Sergei Prokofiev’s captivating score. Ballet Ariel’s talented team of Director Ilena Norton’s and Gregory Gonzales’ original choreography is a dynamic post-modern classic gem. With Ballet Ariel dancers Jennifer Kuhn as Cinderella and Yoshiko Brunson as the Fairy Godmother.

Choose from the PACE Center on Friday, April 2nd at either 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.; Lakewood Cultural Center on Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th at 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.; or DL Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center on Sunday, May 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for adults are $25, seniors and students are $22 and tickets for children are $20, and tickets at D.L. Parsons Theatre are discounted $5.

Tickets for the PACE Center, 20000 E Pikes Peak Ave, Parker, CO 80138, can be purchased https://parkerarts.org/shows-events or by calling 303.805.6800. Tickets for the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226 can be purchased at https://lakewood.org/tickets or by calling 303-987-7845. Tickets for the D.L. Parsons Theatre are available at http://balletariel.org or 303-945-4388.
To protect our patrons, Ballet Ariel will be complying with all state and local Covid-19 regulations.

ABOUT BALLET ARIEL

Ballet Ariel was founded in 1998 by Artistic and Executive Director Ilena Norton. Now entering its second decade of performance, Ballet Ariel has evolved into a laboratory for developing original classical ballets, a collaborative environment where the beauty of classical ballet comes together with narrative storytelling and a contemporary vision. This professional company is known for its graceful and elegant, yet dynamic, choreography and staging.

Located in Denver at the Living Arts Center, 2231 S. Platte River Drive, the company employs twelve professional dancers under Rehearsal Director Oleg Dedogryuk and Ballet Mistress Patricia Renzetti. Ballet Ariel’s repertoire features original ballets such as Ballerina by Degas, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and Tale of Molly Brown along with classical works including The Nutcracker, La Fille Mal Gardee, and Les Sylphides.

Ballet Ariel emphasizes diversity in its company and education programs and offers an eclectic repertoire to attract broad spectrum audiences and participants. Ballet Ariel has performed at the Cleo Parker Robinson Theatre since 1998, and now performs regularly at the Lakewood Cultural Center, the Schoolhouse Theatre, the PACE Center, and the Pinnacle Performing Arts Center. Ballet Ariel has also performed throughout the Denver metro area in the SCFD summerfest series at the Arvada Center, the Cherry Hills Winter Cultural Series, the Denver Ballet Guild Showcase of Dance, the Mile High Dance Festival, the Denver Botanic Gardens SCFD series and others. Ballet Ariel has performed on tour in Leadville at the Tabor Opera House, Durango, and with Artcore in Casper, Wyoming.

Ballet Ariel receives funding from Denver, Jefferson, Adams, and Douglas Counties through the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Colorado Creative Industries and Denver Ballet Guild. For more information, visit WWW.BALLETARIEL.ORG or call (303) 945-4388.

Ballet Ariel’s professional company returns this April for its first live performances of the year with Cinderella. This shortened, one act version has all the beauty and grandeur, wit and whimsy of the full-length version, where one young woman’s life is forever changed by a fairy godmother and a delicate slipper.  The wicked stepsisters cavort in the most outrageous and amusing manner hoping to capture the attention of Prince Charming. But in the end, it is the fair and lovely Cinderella who wins the heart of the Prince.  Performed to Sergei Prokofiev’s captivating score. Ballet Ariel’s talented team of Director Ilena Norton’s and Gregory Gonzales’ original choreography is a dynamic post-modern classic gem.  With Ballet Ariel dancers Jennifer Kuhn as Cinderella and Yoshiko Brunson as the Fairy Godmother.

Choose from the PACE Center on Friday, April 2^nd at either 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.; Lakewood Cultural Center on Saturday, April 24^th and Sunday, April 25^th at 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.; or DL Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center on Sunday, May 2^nd at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for adults are $25, seniors and students are $22 and tickets for children are $20, and tickets at D.L. Parsons Theatre are discounted $5.

Tickets for the PACE Center, 20000 E Pikes Peak Ave, Parker, CO 80138, can be purchased https://parkerarts.org/shows-events or by calling 303.805.6800.  Tickets for the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226 can be purchased at https://lakewood.org/tickets or by calling 303-987-7845.  Tickets for the D.L. Parsons Theatre are available at http://balletariel.org or 303-945-4388.

To protect our patrons, Ballet Ariel will be complying with all state and local Covid-19 regulations.

The Purple Gala featuring  Memories in the Making Art Auction will be held virtually on Saturday, April 24th at 6:30 PM.  The elegant evening will showcase a live auction and paddle raise,  along with over 100 pieces of art created by those living with Alzheimer’s.  There will also be 40 plus original pieces donated by professional artists, who have paired their pieces with art created by those in the Memories in the Making program.

Bidding for all of the art will open up 2 weeks prior to the live event. 

All proceeds from The Purple Gala help fund programs and services at the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter. 

George Walker’s Lyric for Strings is elegiac and consoling, the perfect music for our current moment. Also on the program, composer Korine Fujiwara’s story of a trailblazing and inspirational female artist, Camille Claudel, is brought to life by string orchestra with the extraordinary dancers at Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance. The evening concludes with Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, presented in a stunning version for string sextet by Beethoven’s contemporary, M.G. Fischer.

WALKER Lyric for Strings
FUJIWARA Suite from Claudel
BEETHOVEN/FISCHER Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, Pastoral

A pre-concert discussion will be held via Zoom at 7 PM. This event premieres on April 24 and will be available for on-demand viewing until May 8.

$40 per household

Ballet Ariel’s professional company returns this April for its first live performances of the year with Cinderella. This shortened, one act version has all the beauty and grandeur, wit and whimsy of the full-length version, where one young woman’s life is forever changed by a fairy godmother and a delicate slipper.  The wicked stepsisters cavort in the most outrageous and amusing manner hoping to capture the attention of Prince Charming. But in the end, it is the fair and lovely Cinderella who wins the heart of the Prince.  Performed to Sergei Prokofiev’s captivating score. Ballet Ariel’s talented team of Director Ilena Norton’s and Gregory Gonzales’ original choreography is a dynamic post-modern classic gem.  With Ballet Ariel dancers Jennifer Kuhn as Cinderella and Yoshiko Brunson as the Fairy Godmother.

Choose from the PACE Center on Friday, April 2^nd at either 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.; Lakewood Cultural Center on Saturday, April 24^th and Sunday, April 25^th at 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.; or DL Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center on Sunday, May 2^nd at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for adults are $25, seniors and students are $22 and tickets for children are $20, and tickets at D.L. Parsons Theatre are discounted $5.

Tickets for the PACE Center, 20000 E Pikes Peak Ave, Parker, CO 80138, can be purchased https://parkerarts.org/shows-events or by calling 303.805.6800.  Tickets for the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226 can be purchased at https://lakewood.org/tickets or by calling 303-987-7845.  Tickets for the D.L. Parsons Theatre are available at http://balletariel.org or 303-945-4388.

To protect our patrons, Ballet Ariel will be complying with all state and local Covid-19 regulations.

Ballet Ariel’s professional company returns this April for its first live performances of the year with Cinderella. This shortened, one act version has all the beauty and grandeur, wit and whimsy of the full-length version, where one young woman’s life is forever changed by a fairy godmother and a delicate slipper.  The wicked stepsisters cavort in the most outrageous and amusing manner hoping to capture the attention of Prince Charming. But in the end, it is the fair and lovely Cinderella who wins the heart of the Prince.  Performed to Sergei Prokofiev’s captivating score. Ballet Ariel’s talented team of Director Ilena Norton’s and Gregory Gonzales’ original choreography is a dynamic post-modern classic gem.  With Ballet Ariel dancers Jennifer Kuhn as Cinderella and Yoshiko Brunson as the Fairy Godmother.

Choose from the PACE Center on Friday, April 2^nd at either 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.; Lakewood Cultural Center on Saturday, April 24^th and Sunday, April 25^th at 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.; or DL Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center on Sunday, May 2^nd at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for adults are $25, seniors and students are $22 and tickets for children are $20, and tickets at D.L. Parsons Theatre are discounted $5.

Tickets for the PACE Center, 20000 E Pikes Peak Ave, Parker, CO 80138, can be purchased https://parkerarts.org/shows-events or by calling 303.805.6800.  Tickets for the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226 can be purchased at https://lakewood.org/tickets or by calling 303-987-7845.  Tickets for the D.L. Parsons Theatre are available at http://balletariel.org or 303-945-4388.

To protect our patrons, Ballet Ariel will be complying with all state and local Covid-19 regulations.

• The next free, three-week Culinary Quick Start class from Emily Griffith Technical College, 1860 Lincoln St 3rd floor, starts April 12th. Monday thru Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., students will learn the skills needed to enter the workforce quickly as a qualified culinary professional (in-person and virtual learning available). This fast-track program is designed for immediate career connections and culminates with a virtual hiring fair. No academic requirements or experience necessary. To learn more and register go to: www.emilygriffith.edu/programs/culinary-quick-start/

Do you ever wonder why you are here?
Are you looking for deeper meaning in your work or career?
Do you see how loving your children, spouse, and friends helps you fulfill your life’s purpose?
Finding your life’s purpose is a journey to Self-Discovery and God-Discovery. This Meetup can help you in this journey. During this Meetup, we will share inspiration, stories, tips, and a spiritual exercise for finding and exploring your life’s purpose. Our goal is that each participant will gain new tools to help them realize their own life’s purpose.
This Meetup group, sponsored by Eckankar as a community service, is a spiritual resource for people of all faiths and beliefs. Eckankar is the Path of Spiritual Freedom. It is an individual, creative practice to experience and explore our own unique relationship with the Divine.
To learn more about finding your life’s purpose, go to https://www.eckankar.org/purpose.
All are welcome.

Venue: Online event

Additional Information

 Satya Yoga Cooperative offers a six-week prenatal yoga class series for the BIPOC community. The series begins Wednesday, March 31, 2021 and will be offered via Zoom from 7:00-8:30p ET / 5:00 to 6:30pm MT / 4-5:30 PT.   Pregnant people who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color)  are invited to join the series while coming together to connect the breath and body while exploring mindfulness in a racially and culturally diverse group. This series will support you in creating or growing a personal practice during the transition of pregnancy.  Classes are open, accessible, and welcoming to all genders, all abilities, and all bodies.

Classes begin with a check in followed by guided breath and physical practices supportive of pregnancy.  Please feel free to bring a mat and blanket, as well as a block, a strap or scarf, a pillow or bolster, and/or anything else to support your practice and comfort. 

The series is contribution based with a suggested contribution of $30-$90; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

The Artists Sound Off Series empowers participants to identify, discuss, and champion existing barriers to success in various and multifaceted disciplines in the arts. This is a brave space to join with a community of peers, to be heard, to share ideas and frustrations, and to elevate one another on a shared journey towards gender and racial equity. International Women’s Day serves as the perfect overture to this bi-weekly evening series beginning March 9th. Athena Project will host these virtual discussions in a continuing effort to better understand and support women in the arts. 

“Factors such as implicit male bias, a cyclical lack of representation, and traditional stereotypical gender roles lead to the suppression of women artists in general.  Women artists of color face suppression from additional factors like institutional racism, affirmative action ‘box checking’, and the inaccessibility of arts education. We are excited to create space to host “town hall style” conversations to identify these barriers and create a plan of action to ensure that women artists can effectively advocate for themselves in the future.” — Angela Astle, Executive Producer and Founder of Athena Project.

The kick-off session will feature women that are leaders in their artistic institutions. We will invite them to speak frankly and honestly about their challenges and successes in the arts.  Their stories will serve to engage, educate, and create a plan of action. The Series will  showcase the following disciplines: 

• Women Leaders of Institutions (03/09)
• Photography, Videography and Graphic Design (03/23)
• Playwriting, Writing, Poetry, and Spoken Word (04/06)
• Fashion Design (04/20)
• Acting, Directing, Dramaturgy, and Technical Design (05/04)
• Comedy and Improv (05/18)
• Music (06/01)
• Visual Arts (06/16)
• Dance and Choreography (06/29)

The 2021 Colorado Book Awards are right around the corner! The Colorado Book Awards celebrate the accomplishments of Colorado’s outstanding authors, editors, illustrators, and photographers. Hundreds of Colorado creatives submit work for consideration, and one winner is selected in each of the 17 categories. Finalists will be announced in April. Winners will be announced at a celebration event June 26, 2021.

Beginning April 9, online finalist readings with live Q&A with authors offer you a chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show from the comfort of your very own living room!

Mark your calendars!

April 28, 7 p.m. Anthology and Pictorial

May 4, 4:30 p.m. Children’s Literature

May 5, 7 p.m. General Fiction and Science Fiction/Fantasy

May 12, 7 p.m. Biography and Creative Nonfiction

May 19, 7 p.m. Literary Fiction and Poetry

May 26, 7 p.m. Mystery and Thriller

June 26, Colorado Book Award Winners will be announced and read briefly from their work.

Learn more at coloradohumanities.org/programs/colorado-book-awards/

Thank you to our partner, BookBar Denver, and sponsors, Outskirts Press and The Colorado Sun.

The first-ever NoCo Grocery Grab! This fresh event brings the energy of the classic TV show Supermarket Sweep to Northern Colorado. Larimer County Partners, Inc. Board of Directors will be hosting a raffle for the chance to win a shopping spree of up to either $1000, $750, or $500 at Lucky’s Market. Then on April 30th, our winners will have a limited amount of time to grab whatever they can (with a few hidden prizes along the way). 

The mission of Partners is to empower youth and community members to achieve their full potential through mentoring, prevention education, and strategic partnership, and your raffle purchase helps to fund programs that fulfill that mission within Northern Colorado. 

That is why we are also offering the Gift of Grab fund. We are offering each of our families a chance to win by providing them an entry to this raffle. To help us do that we are giving YOU the chance to donate to ensure our families can join in on the fun! 

To learn more about Partners, visit: www.poweredbypartners.org

Contact info:  

Event & Sponsorship contact: Kylie Massman (970) 484-7123 kmassman@poweredbypartners.org

Marketing contact: Vanessa Lewis  vlewis@poweredbypartners.org

Cost: $20