Digital Calendar – February 2024

CREATED BY THE LATINO RESEARCH & POLICY CENTER, COLORADO SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO.

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• February 6^th, 2024
  • Make Family a Pleasure: Teaches you how to reduce stress in your daily life. Provides tools to establish effective discipline and create a more positive relationship with your children and your partner. Classes are vvery Tuesday until Abril 9^th (this month schedule classes will be on the  6^th, 13^th, 20^th , 27^th) from 5:30pm– 8pm at The Edwards Early Learning Center, 1121 Miller Ranch Rd, Edwards, CO 81632. To register, call (970)688-2891. 
• February 7^th, 2024
  •  Stakeholder Meeting: Learn more about HB22-1289 Health Benefits for Children and Pregnant Persons at this meeting. From 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. Hosted by Colorado Health Institute (CHI). Closed captioning and Spanish interpretation will be available.
  •  Legal Night: Receive free legal advice on immigration, credit, home or rent matters, employment and family law every first and third Wednesday ( Feb 7^th and 21^st) of the month from 5:00 p.m- 7:00 pm. At the Centro San Juan Diego, 2830 Lawrence St. Denver, 80205. For more information, click here
  • OSHA Webinar: Learn how to submit workplace injury and illness data using the Injury Tracking Application from 1–2 p.m. EST. Registration is free and Spanish translation will be available. 
  • Workforce Boulder County Presents:Workshop Spotlight: February 7^th and 21^st. This workshop will help you discover your personality, your values and interest to guide you in future career decisions that allow you to find the right career for you. Registration is complete through Connecting Colorado account, click here to register.
• February 8^th, 2024
  • MIRA Biligual CALL.PUSH.SHOCK: FREE CPR class for 1 hour for all community members. From 4-6pmat the Mountain Gypsum Community Room. Register by clicking here.
  • Immigration and Violence Webinar: Doctors Bertha Bermúdez and Laura Vargas will present their research on the experiences of immigrants waiting on the other side of the Mexican/US border and recently arrived immigrants from Latin America and the Caribbean. From 1 to 2:30 pm, online. To register, click here.
  • Parent Workshop: What Happens After High School?: There will be sessions focused on: getting a job, college as an option, transportation, advocacy and so much more! Starts February 8th, 15th, 23rd, and 29^th and March 7th and 14th. From 6:30 pm to 8 pm via Zoom. To register click here.  
• February 13^th, 2024
  • Save Money & Energy with the Colorado Office of Engineering: Save Money and Energy for your home and business. Learn about HVAC, Clean Air, Workforce and more at 6pm via zoom. Register here.
• February 14^th, 2024
  • Incredible Years Parenting Class: Provides tools to help you help your child succeed. We hope to learn more effective discipline techniques, innovative ideas to help them grow and strengthen your relationship with them. This program is focused on parents with children from 3 to 6 years old. Classes are every Wednesday until May 3 (this month: 7, 14, 21, 28) from 5:30 p.m. m. to 8 p.m. m. at The Edwards Early Learning Center, 1121 Miller Ranch Rd, Edwards, CO 81632. Space is limited, please register by emailing Julia@ecpartners.org.
• February 15^th, 2024
  • 2024 Educational Events for the Hispanic Program: Explore Topics related to health, diabetes, Living donations, fitness and more on February 15th. Offered in person at UCHealth Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institution: 1635 Aurora Ct Aurora, CO 80045, also through virtual format via Microsoft Teams Meeting, and audio call. For more information, click here.
• February 17^th, 2024
  • FASFA/CASFA Block Party: Assistance with the updated Fafsa for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. College and Career options for 9-11th graders. February 17th, 2024 from 10 am to 1pm at the CU Denver Lola and Rob Salazar Wellness Center 1355 12th St, Denver, CO 80204. If you would like to volunteer or showcase your institution click here. For more information click here  
• February 19^th, 2024
  • Emotional support group for cancer patients and their families: This group offers a unique space to allow you to express your emotions and feelings. Each session is advised by a bilingual therapist and led by a Cancer Group coordinator in Spanish. In-person event, third Monday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. In UCHealth Memorial Admin. Center South Conference Room 2420 E. Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs 80909 To register, call 719-217-6031 or 412-535-1564 For more information, write to: latino@coloradocancercoalition.org 
• February 22^nd, 2024
  • Resource Academy: 6 weeks of reunions where you learn about many medical resources, legal services, leadership programs, volunteering opportunities, etc and how to access them. Thursdays: February 22th, 29th and March 7th,14th, 21st and 28th. From 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Miel organization: 9801 E Colfax Ave Suite #250 Aurora Co. 80010. To Register click here.
• February 24^th, 2024
  • FREE Eye Exam: For adults and Children. Opportunity to obtain recycled glasses (limited quality). No registration or appointments needed. 9801 E Colfax Ave., Suites 200 Aurora CO 80010 from 10 am to 2 pm.
• February 27^th, 2024
  •  Emotional support group for cancer patients and their families VIRTUAL: This group offers a unique space to allow you to express your emotions and feelings. Each session is advised by a bilingual therapist and led by a Cancer Group coordinator in Spanish. Every fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Virtual event via Zoom. To register, call the telephone 719-217-6031 or 412-535-1564
• March 2^th, 2024
  • Great Women, Great Ideas Adelante Latina Convention: The panelists and Speakers of Adelante Latina Convention talk about in-depth knowledge in child development, child psychology, addictions, and their experience in training health professionals. From 8am- 6pm at ADAMS COUNTY FAIRGROUND. More information in the registry. Click here to register.
  • Health Champions: Are you enthusiastic about community health? Register for events on March 2 and 3 from 9 am to 3 pm to learn about topics such as public health, cultural diversity, resilient leadership, and much more to make a positive impact in your community. Event location is: 111 Del Mar Cir, Aurora, CO 80011. To see more information, click here. To register, click here.
• March 13^th, 2024
  • Stem Poster Day at the Capitol: Come see research that makes a difference in our state. Presentations are at the Colorado State Capitol. To see more information, click here.
• March 16^th, 2024
  •  FASFA/CASFA Block Party Pueblo: Assistance with the updated Fafsa for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. College and Career options for 9-11th graders. 10 am. to 1 pm at the Pueblo Convention Center.
• April 10^th, 2024
  • Intellectual and Developmental Disability Resource Fair: Find resources, legal services, health care, employment and so much more from 12pm- 5pm at the Adams County Human services Center- Basement Level. For more information click here.
• May 2^nd, 2024
  • Colorado Cancer Coalition 2024 Symposium: This Symposium will provide you with ideas and resources to take back to your work and help you eliminate the burden of cancer for the patients you interact with. May 2 from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment: 4300 Cherry Creek Drive S. Denver, CO 80246.

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