The Learning Council Events
Upcoming Events
Women’s Wisdom Circle
Mar 12 – Women’s Wisdom Circle invites maidens, mothers and crones to come with questions, wisdom and curiosity. Part of Women’s History Month.
RBG
Mar 16 – Heritage Month Movie – The exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), who has developed a legal legacy.
Birth Stories
Mar 19 – Birth Stories is a circle that will give space for participants to gather, share and witness stories of birth. All genders welcome!
Planting for the Year
Apr 27 – Lance Swigart will lead a workshop on Planting for the Year. Learn about the timing of plantings for the year.
Water Harvesting Systems in the North Fork Valley
May 13 – In a classroom setting, learn about the basics of water harvesting systems and alternative land management strategies.
Recurring Events
Bucket Drumming and Marimba Class
Wednesdays Mar 1-Apr 12 – David and Arlyn Alderdice will teach a Bucket Drumming and Marimba class at the North Fork School of Integrated Studies.
Mending Hearts Community Stitch Lab
Thursdays in March and April – Join the NFSIS 4th grade class as they lead a community Stitch Lab teaching mending and decorative stitches.
North Fork Mentoring Project
The North Fork Mentoring Project involves adventure, arts, service, and project-based rite of passage programs for boys, age 8-17.
West African Drum and Dance
Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21 – Etienne Tolno from Guinea will be leading West African Drum and Dance classes. He has been studying West African music since his early teens and drumming professionally with various companies in Guinea since his early twenties.
Arbol Winter Market
Tuesdays, Nov 1-Apr 18 – The Arbol Winter Market will occur on designated Tuesdays from November 1 through Apr 18 – held at The Hearth in Paonia.
Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Gathering
The Learning Council will be a Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Gathering each month to discuss CSHE and how to share factual information.
Harvest for Health Monday Lunch
Harvest for Health Monday Lunch is prepared by Chrys Bailey, family and friends. 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Pick-up – Trading Post.
Senior Yoga
Wednesdays – Senior Yoga with Katy Goldsberry is a gentle therapeutic class for all bodies and abilities – at The Hearth.
Life Drawing
The Learning Council transforms the Hearth every Wednesday night into an open studio. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to practice life drawing.
Day of Mindfulness
2nd Saturday of Month – The Day of Mindfulness will include sitting meditation, tea, Dharma talk or poem, walking meditation and sharing our reflections.
All-Ages and All-Genders
Last Saturday of Month – A monthly All-Ages and All-Genders for LGBTQ+ families and friends plus pizza! An in-person meet-up with peer counseling.