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!
Engage Jeffco Schools Educational Series: Four School Funding Ballot Measures - What They Are and How to Advocate
Four School funding ballot measures – what they are and how to advocate
There are four different school funding ballot measures that will appear on Jeffco’s 2026 ballot this year. Two statewide measures: Proposition NN and Amendment 87. And two Jeffco measures: 5A Mill Levy Override and 5B Special Mill Levy. Engage Jeffco Schools has endorsed all of these school funding measures.
During this educational session, you will hear from experts on each measure. They will explain how the measure would fund Jeffco schools and what the key messages are when talking with community members. There will also be time to ask questions and learn about ways to get involved with each campaign. (Engage Jeffco Schools will have a group canvassing outing on October 24th, so stay tuned for that!)
Measures and Speakers:
6:30pm – Proposition NN – Nate Golich, from Jeffco Education Association
7:00pm – Amendment 87 – Lisa Weil, from Great Education Colorado
7:30pm – 5A Mill Levy Override & 5B Special Mill Levy – One Jeffco
Q&A to follow each presentation.
When: Wednesday, September 30th – 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Join Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
RSVP (optional): Facebook Event
Consent at Every Age: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Consent Conversations With Children
Join the Prevention and Education team at The Blue Bench to learn how to talk about consent confidently and effectively at home. Our prevention educators will provide advice for talking to kids from early childhood through the teen years, suggest age-appropriate language for these conversations, and offer practical tools for framing these discussions.
Details:
- Wednesday, September 30th, 12:00 PM MST
- Virtual on Zoom
- FREE
At the FREE Youth Exploring Stewardship Conference, staff from outdoor focused youth programs in the Colorado Front Range will come together to share knowledge, resources, and lead activities for youth who are interested in stewardship paths to explore and test out various paths and actions.
Youth have a choice between a one or two-day overnight leadership experience, where environmentally activated youth leaders from around the Colorado Front Range will be able to…
- Participate in hands-on stewardship and fun outdoor career activities in small groups
- Explore future stewardship academic and career opportunities
- Take their leadership skills to the next level
- Make new friends, and have fun outside!
Details:
- Cal-Wood Education Center near Jamestown, CO
- October 10-11, 2026
- Are you in high school in the Colorado Front Range? Then this event is for YOU!
- FREE for all high schoolers in the Colorado Front Range area. Overnight spots are limited.
Spirit of the Sun presents Accomplice Training: Intro to Indigenous Decolonization, Self-Determination & Rematriation.
This workshop will serve as a brief introduction to the history, current state and future of Indigenous Resistance to the colonial project on Turtle Island. The importance of relationships to Mother Earth, community, and Indigenous sovereignty will be discussed parallel to the rematriation of co-opted concepts such as “permaculture.” Aspects of deconstructing the colonial mindset will be focal, as well as cultivating a better world for future generations that is counter to the oppressive patriarchal systems.
Saturday, October 10th, 9 AM – 2 Pm, in person.
Free for people under 18, discount code available for BIPOC.
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Dates: October 26–30, 2026
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Time: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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Ages: 18–24
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Spots Available: 15
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Focus: Construction fundamentals, hands-on training, certifications, safety knowledge, mentorship/career guidance, and pathways to opportunities
Lakewood Kids Climate Grant applications now open
What would you change about your school or neighborhood? Maybe you want to start a school garden, or help pollinators. Maybe your school needs better recycling or composting. Maybe you have an idea we haven’t even thought of yet! The Lakewood Kids Climate Grant provides $50 to $500 to help turn your sustainability ideas into reality.
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
In partnership with Red Rocks Community College, STRIDE Community Health Center, and the Colorado Community Health Alliance, Casa Inmigrante clinics are held every last Saturday of the month at the Red Rocks Community College Arvada Campus.
Together, we provide free health education, preventive screenings, care coordination, wellness resources, and connections to long-term healthcare services for all members of our community, regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.
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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, October 20th, 12 – 1:30 PM
- Tuesday, November 17th, 12 – 1:30 PM
Please email info@jeffcoctc.care for calendar invites and location details.
