Community Opportunities
This page shares community events and opportunities in Jefferson County and the surrounding area. Events and opportunities listed are from organizations that are reputable in the community; however, each specific event has not been vetted by Jeffco CTC.
Have an opportunity to share? Email the information to info@jeffcoctc.care for consideration!
The Scholars Speaker’s Bureau is a dynamic program housed within UpRISE: Colorado’s Youth Tobacco Control Movement. It is designed to empower students in post-secondary spaces in Colorado to become influential voices on issues that matter to them including, but not limited to, tobacco and nicotine use. Through comprehensive training and hands-on project development, participants will gain invaluable skills in public speaking, advocacy, and civic engagement.
- Students enrolled in trade or vocational school: these programs provide job-specific training and are a key part of the post-secondary landscape.
- Students enrolled in a 2-year college: this refers to community colleges, which offer associate degrees and certificates.
- Students enrolled in a 4-year university: this includes undergraduate students pursuing bachelor’s degrees.
- Post-graduate students: this includes those pursuing Master’s, doctoral, and other professional degrees after earning a bachelor’s degree.
- Young adults aged 18-35.
- Your voice, your story, and your experiences are powerful! In this program, we will support you in sharing your voice to make a difference. We’ll equip you with the public speaking and storytelling skills to reach others effectively, as well as providing additional training to help you thrive.
Application deadline is rolling until September 13th and spots are limited!
Dead Drift Tattoo is participating in the Hope;ink Suicide Prevention Tattoo Event with Jefferson Center on Friday 9/18 from 1pm-8pm.
Hope;ink serves as a meaningful extension of the broader worldwide initiative, providing a local platform for individuals to “ink” their story, unite in solidarity, and express themselves through the semicolon symbol. For a minimum donation of $60 ($10 of which goes to the artist), attendees can choose from a selection of impactful semicolon tattoos. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Jefferson Center’s programs and services.
Denver Metro Activation Tour Comes to Jefferson County
Courageous Colorado is a cross-partisan nonprofit working to strengthen democracy by increasing civic participation and bringing communities together. This September, we’re hosting a Denver Metro Activation Tour (DMAT)—a series of community conversations across the metro area where residents can connect, share ideas, and explore practical ways to strengthen local democracy.
We’re excited to visit several Jefferson County communities during the tour. Everyone is welcome, and students are especially encouraged to attend. Click below to register for the event that’s most convenient for you:
| City | Date | Time | Registration Link |
| Edgewater | 09/09/2026 | 9:00 — 10:30 | https://tinyurl.com/ |
| Lakewood | 09/09/2026 | 4:30 — 6:00 | https://tinyurl.com/ |
| Littleton | 09/22/2026 | 9:00 — 10:30 | https://tinyurl.com/ |
| Arvada | 09/23/2026 | 9:00 — 10:30 | https://tinyurl.com/DMATarvada |
| Golden | 09/23/2026 | 5:00 — 6:30 | https://tinyurl.com/DMATgolden |
| Wheat Ridge | 09/24/2026 | 9:00 — 10:30 | https://tinyurl.com/ |
Youth Opportunity: Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Art & Enrichment Classes
Explore Upcoming Art & Enrichment Classes with Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation!
Mug Shot: Design your own personalized drinking cup!
- October 8th – November 5th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Recreation Center
- Ages 12-16
Ink and Insight: Relax and express yourself through abstract art!
- November 6th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Anderson Building
- Ages 11-18
Intro to Role-Playing Games (RPGs): Fantasy tabletop role-playing games for teens!
- November 16th – December 14th, 10 Am – 12 PM
- Recreation Center
- Ages 10-14
Vision and Vibes: A creative space for teens to design their future!
- January 2nd, 10 AM – 12 PM
- Anderson Building
- Ages 12-17
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CREATIVE GATHERING
Release stress, awaken your creativity community – Coffee and snacks – Free!
Date- First Wednesday of every month August – December 2026
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Mountair Christian Church 1390 Benton St, Lakewood, CO 80214
confidence and network needed to step into public decision-making spaces.
- 2–5 hours per month from October 2026 to May 2027
- Monthly 1:1 meeting with the fellow you are mentoring
At this time, the Children’s Program is free to families due to the ongoing generosity of donors.
- 7-12
- 7000 E. Belleview Ave, Suite 200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
- October 8-10
- November 12-14
- December 10-12
- Find local transit options
- Use RTD, Bird scooters & ebikes, and Uber
- Navigate your smartphone confidently
Positive Voice in Jefferson County
The Positive Voice in Jefferson County Initiative is a collective effort to empower and elevate the voices of those marginalized within our community. Recognizing we have more power and momentum together, we coordinate our efforts to advocate for our shared values, including health, safety, and well-being. We foster connection as we take action to build a more inclusive community.
Discussion typically centers around the following questions:
- What are you working on and how can folks support your efforts?
- What are you seeing/hearing; what should folks know regarding what is happening within the community?
- How can we best work together/coordinate our efforts?
Upcoming Meetings
- Tuesday, September 15th, 12 – 1:30 PM
- Tuesday, October 20th, 12 – 1:30 PM
- Tuesday, November 17th, 12 – 1:30 PM
Please email info@jeffcoctc.care for calendar invites and location details.
