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SUMMARY:Ascend Garden @ Galileo Volunteer Sign-Up
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! \nJoint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you’re interested in volunteering this summer\, please join us! Volunteers will be watering\, planting seeds\, planting transplants\, amending beds with compost as needed\, repairing raised beds\, harvesting and weighing vegetables\, and weeding. \nAll food from the garden is donated to the school and local food banks. \nSIGN UP HERE: \nbit.ly/GalileoGardenVolunteer
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/ascend-garden-galileo-volunteer-sign-up/2027-05-17/
LOCATION:Ascend Garden @ Galileo\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
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SUMMARY:Dine + Learn for Early Childhood Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! \nJI’s ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a topic seen widely across centers\, then open it up for you all to ask questions\, talk through what behaviors you are seeing at your program\, discuss resources in the community\, collaborate\, and partner! \nJOIN HERE! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/dine-learn-for-early-childhood-professionals/2027-04-22/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Ascend Garden @ Galileo Volunteer Sign-Up
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! \nJoint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you’re interested in volunteering this summer\, please join us! Volunteers will be watering\, planting seeds\, planting transplants\, amending beds with compost as needed\, repairing raised beds\, harvesting and weighing vegetables\, and weeding. \nAll food from the garden is donated to the school and local food banks. \nSIGN UP HERE: \nbit.ly/GalileoGardenVolunteer
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/ascend-garden-galileo-volunteer-sign-up/2027-04-19/
LOCATION:Ascend Garden @ Galileo\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270325T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260616T203950Z
CREATED:20260616T202654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T203950Z
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SUMMARY:Dine + Learn for Early Childhood Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! \nJI’s ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a topic seen widely across centers\, then open it up for you all to ask questions\, talk through what behaviors you are seeing at your program\, discuss resources in the community\, collaborate\, and partner! \nJOIN HERE! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/dine-learn-for-early-childhood-professionals/2027-03-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270316
DTSTAMP:20260518T154659Z
CREATED:20260518T153155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T154659Z
UID:10000820-1805068800-1805155199@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Ascend Garden @ Galileo Volunteer Sign-Up
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! \nJoint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you’re interested in volunteering this summer\, please join us! Volunteers will be watering\, planting seeds\, planting transplants\, amending beds with compost as needed\, repairing raised beds\, harvesting and weighing vegetables\, and weeding. \nAll food from the garden is donated to the school and local food banks. \nSIGN UP HERE: \nbit.ly/GalileoGardenVolunteer
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/ascend-garden-galileo-volunteer-sign-up/2027-03-15/
LOCATION:Ascend Garden @ Galileo\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
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SUMMARY:Dine + Learn for Early Childhood Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! \nJI’s ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a topic seen widely across centers\, then open it up for you all to ask questions\, talk through what behaviors you are seeing at your program\, discuss resources in the community\, collaborate\, and partner! \nJOIN HERE! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/dine-learn-for-early-childhood-professionals/2027-02-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Ascend Garden @ Galileo Volunteer Sign-Up
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! \nJoint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you’re interested in volunteering this summer\, please join us! Volunteers will be watering\, planting seeds\, planting transplants\, amending beds with compost as needed\, repairing raised beds\, harvesting and weighing vegetables\, and weeding. \nAll food from the garden is donated to the school and local food banks. \nSIGN UP HERE: \nbit.ly/GalileoGardenVolunteer
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/ascend-garden-galileo-volunteer-sign-up/2027-02-15/
LOCATION:Ascend Garden @ Galileo\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
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UID:10000872-1801159200-1801162800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Dine + Learn for Early Childhood Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! \nJI’s ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a topic seen widely across centers\, then open it up for you all to ask questions\, talk through what behaviors you are seeing at your program\, discuss resources in the community\, collaborate\, and partner! \nJOIN HERE! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/dine-learn-for-early-childhood-professionals/2027-01-28/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270119
DTSTAMP:20260518T154659Z
CREATED:20260518T153155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T154659Z
UID:10000812-1800230400-1800316799@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Ascend Garden @ Galileo Volunteer Sign-Up
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! \nJoint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you’re interested in volunteering this summer\, please join us! Volunteers will be watering\, planting seeds\, planting transplants\, amending beds with compost as needed\, repairing raised beds\, harvesting and weighing vegetables\, and weeding. \nAll food from the garden is donated to the school and local food banks. \nSIGN UP HERE: \nbit.ly/GalileoGardenVolunteer
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/ascend-garden-galileo-volunteer-sign-up/2027-01-18/
LOCATION:Ascend Garden @ Galileo\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
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UID:10000871-1798135200-1798138800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Dine + Learn for Early Childhood Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! \nJI’s ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a topic seen widely across centers\, then open it up for you all to ask questions\, talk through what behaviors you are seeing at your program\, discuss resources in the community\, collaborate\, and partner! \nJOIN HERE! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/dine-learn-for-early-childhood-professionals/2026-12-24/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261222
DTSTAMP:20260518T154659Z
CREATED:20260518T153155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T154659Z
UID:10000808-1797811200-1797897599@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Ascend Garden @ Galileo Volunteer Sign-Up
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! \nJoint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you’re interested in volunteering this summer\, please join us! Volunteers will be watering\, planting seeds\, planting transplants\, amending beds with compost as needed\, repairing raised beds\, harvesting and weighing vegetables\, and weeding. \nAll food from the garden is donated to the school and local food banks. \nSIGN UP HERE: \nbit.ly/GalileoGardenVolunteer
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/ascend-garden-galileo-volunteer-sign-up/2026-12-21/
LOCATION:Ascend Garden @ Galileo\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
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CREATED:20260616T202654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T203950Z
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SUMMARY:Dine + Learn for Early Childhood Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! \nJI’s ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a topic seen widely across centers\, then open it up for you all to ask questions\, talk through what behaviors you are seeing at your program\, discuss resources in the community\, collaborate\, and partner! \nJOIN HERE! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/dine-learn-for-early-childhood-professionals/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTSTAMP:20260518T154659Z
CREATED:20260518T153155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T154659Z
UID:10000803-1794787200-1794873599@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Ascend Garden @ Galileo Volunteer Sign-Up
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! \nJoint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you’re interested in volunteering this summer\, please join us! Volunteers will be watering\, planting seeds\, planting transplants\, amending beds with compost as needed\, repairing raised beds\, harvesting and weighing vegetables\, and weeding. \nAll food from the garden is donated to the school and local food banks. \nSIGN UP HERE: \nbit.ly/GalileoGardenVolunteer
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/ascend-garden-galileo-volunteer-sign-up/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:Ascend Garden @ Galileo\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T203950Z
CREATED:20260616T202654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T203950Z
UID:10000869-1792692000-1792695600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Dine + Learn for Early Childhood Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! \nJI’s ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a topic seen widely across centers\, then open it up for you all to ask questions\, talk through what behaviors you are seeing at your program\, discuss resources in the community\, collaborate\, and partner! \nJOIN HERE! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/dine-learn-for-early-childhood-professionals/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20260518T154659Z
CREATED:20260518T153155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T154659Z
UID:10000799-1792368000-1792454399@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Ascend Garden @ Galileo Volunteer Sign-Up
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! \nJoint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you’re interested in volunteering this summer\, please join us! Volunteers will be watering\, planting seeds\, planting transplants\, amending beds with compost as needed\, repairing raised beds\, harvesting and weighing vegetables\, and weeding. \nAll food from the garden is donated to the school and local food banks. \nSIGN UP HERE: \nbit.ly/GalileoGardenVolunteer
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/ascend-garden-galileo-volunteer-sign-up/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:Ascend Garden @ Galileo\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260702T234645Z
CREATED:20260702T234645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T234645Z
UID:10000929-1792087200-1792092600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Practices 1 in Early Childhood Settings
DESCRIPTION:Trauma 1 training will go over promoting social-emotional development in a trauma-sensitive environment. By taking a look into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, how they affect us as the adults\, and how they affect children in the classroom\, this training will help both educators and students have a successful learning environment. \nTrainer:\nJessica Alexander\, MA\, IMH-E®\nFoundations Early Childhood Wellness Manager
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/trauma-informed-practices-1-in-early-childhood-settings/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260320T145201Z
CREATED:20260320T145201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T145201Z
UID:10000773-1790496000-1790528400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Fishing Has No Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Fishing Has No Boundaries® \nColorado Springs Chapter \n2026 19th Annual Event \nFHNB full page flyer 2026 \nWho: Persons with disabilities\, friends\, family\, and attendants \nWhat: A day PACKED with fun\, fishing\, boating\, raffles and eating! \nWhen: September 26th or 27th\, 2026-Check in starts at 8:00 am *Fishing is from 9:00am –2:00pm \n*Registration deadline for PARTICIPANTS ONLY Sept.\, 6th 2026 \nWhere: Pueblo State Park – Meet at South Shore Boat Ramp \nWhy: To open the world of fishing to people of all abilities! \nProvided: Rods\, reels\, life vests\, adaptive fishing equipment\, bait\, fish cleaning\, boats\, pontoons\, guides\, and lunch! \nJoin u s for a day of fun\, fishing and camaraderie! \nCost: $35 per participant\, $15 per friend\, family member\, or attendant. \nA limited number of scholarships are available. Cheryl Saldana – Cheryl@csfhnb.org \n719-873-FHNB/719-33 \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/fishing-has-no-boundaries/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Pueblo State Park
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260320T145201Z
CREATED:20260320T145201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T145201Z
UID:10000772-1790409600-1790431200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Fishing Has No Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Fishing Has No Boundaries® \nColorado Springs Chapter \n2026 19th Annual Event \nFHNB full page flyer 2026 \nWho: Persons with disabilities\, friends\, family\, and attendants \nWhat: A day PACKED with fun\, fishing\, boating\, raffles and eating! \nWhen: September 26th or 27th\, 2026-Check in starts at 8:00 am *Fishing is from 9:00am –2:00pm \n*Registration deadline for PARTICIPANTS ONLY Sept.\, 6th 2026 \nWhere: Pueblo State Park – Meet at South Shore Boat Ramp \nWhy: To open the world of fishing to people of all abilities! \nProvided: Rods\, reels\, life vests\, adaptive fishing equipment\, bait\, fish cleaning\, boats\, pontoons\, guides\, and lunch! \nJoin u s for a day of fun\, fishing and camaraderie! \nCost: $35 per participant\, $15 per friend\, family member\, or attendant. \nA limited number of scholarships are available. Cheryl Saldana – Cheryl@csfhnb.org \n719-873-FHNB/719-33 \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/fishing-has-no-boundaries/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Pueblo State Park
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T203950Z
CREATED:20260616T202654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T203950Z
UID:10000868-1790272800-1790276400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Dine + Learn for Early Childhood Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! \nJI’s ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a topic seen widely across centers\, then open it up for you all to ask questions\, talk through what behaviors you are seeing at your program\, discuss resources in the community\, collaborate\, and partner! \nJOIN HERE! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/dine-learn-for-early-childhood-professionals/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260518T154659Z
CREATED:20260518T153155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T154659Z
UID:10000795-1789948800-1790035199@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Ascend Garden @ Galileo Volunteer Sign-Up
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! \nJoint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you’re interested in volunteering this summer\, please join us! Volunteers will be watering\, planting seeds\, planting transplants\, amending beds with compost as needed\, repairing raised beds\, harvesting and weighing vegetables\, and weeding. \nAll food from the garden is donated to the school and local food banks. \nSIGN UP HERE: \nbit.ly/GalileoGardenVolunteer
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/ascend-garden-galileo-volunteer-sign-up/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Ascend Garden @ Galileo\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260702T234357Z
CREATED:20260702T234357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T234357Z
UID:10000928-1789668000-1789673400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Connection Before Correction
DESCRIPTION:Connection Before Correction takes a Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) lens. We explore different ways of connecting and teachers’ hot buttons; how to identify them and see how they impact the relationships we have with children in the classroom. \nTrainer:\nJessica Alexander\, MA\, IMH-E®\nFoundations Early Childhood Wellness Manager
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/connection-before-correction/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T203950Z
CREATED:20260616T202654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T203950Z
UID:10000867-1787853600-1787857200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Dine + Learn for Early Childhood Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! \nJI’s ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a topic seen widely across centers\, then open it up for you all to ask questions\, talk through what behaviors you are seeing at your program\, discuss resources in the community\, collaborate\, and partner! \nJOIN HERE! \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/dine-learn-for-early-childhood-professionals/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260114T151124Z
CREATED:20260114T150842Z
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SUMMARY:Child Development Associate+
DESCRIPTION:The CDA+\, created by Pikes Peak State College (PPSC)\, is a ten-session program (80 hours) that allows you to earn seven PLA college credits. If you have a current CDA\, check out this NO-COST program that includes $800 in funding for YOU. Successful completion will eliminate the need for CDA renewal! Check out the flyer for full details and the link to apply below. \nPROGRAM DETAILS \n\nJoint Initiatives for Youth + Families provides in-person training\non Thursdays – see sidebar at right.\nTraining is assignment- and participation-based\, with no testing\nrequired for successful program completion.\nCDA credential will be submitted for PLA college credits.\n\nPrerequisite: Have a current Child Development Associate®\n(CDA) Credential™. Your current CDA credential will be submitted\nfor college credits\, eliminating the need for continual CDA renewal. \n🔗CDA+ Flyer  \nPlease fill out this INTEREST FORM (also linked on flyer) and you will be contacted with more details. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/child-development-associate-2/
LOCATION:JI/Foundations
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T140000
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SUMMARY:Director's Professional Learning Community (PLC)
DESCRIPTION:Join a focused PLC designed specifically for Early Childhood Directors committed to strengthening workforce development within their programs. \nParticipants will: \n\nGain tools and knowledge to support career ladder planning with staff\nExplore and utilize a specialized Early Childhood Career Ladder Toolkit\nBuild a peer mentoring network to share strategies and support implementation\nCollaborate on sustainable recruitment and retention strategies\n\nThis PLC provides a supportive\, collaborative environment to help directors overcome internal capacity challenges and advance structured career pathways and equitable pay scale practices. \nTrainer:\nGeanina Brown\nFoundations Early Childhood Workforce Manager
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/directors-professional-learning-community-plc/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTSTAMP:20260518T154659Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T154659Z
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SUMMARY:Ascend Garden @ Galileo Volunteer Sign-Up
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! \nJoint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you’re interested in volunteering this summer\, please join us! Volunteers will be watering\, planting seeds\, planting transplants\, amending beds with compost as needed\, repairing raised beds\, harvesting and weighing vegetables\, and weeding. \nAll food from the garden is donated to the school and local food banks. \nSIGN UP HERE: \nbit.ly/GalileoGardenVolunteer
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/ascend-garden-galileo-volunteer-sign-up/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:Ascend Garden @ Galileo\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260812T110000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231304Z
CREATED:20260518T231058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T231304Z
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SUMMARY:LENA Start | 8-Week Virtual Series
DESCRIPTION:LENA Start Registration Open Now (Deadline: June 15!) \nLENA Start is a no-cost\, eight-week virtual program for parents of children ages 0–32 months. Through weekly sessions\, parents learn how to harness the power of back-and-forth conversation to build their child’s early language and cognitive skills. \nWednesdays\, June 24 – August 12 | 10–11 a.m. | Via Zoom \nRegister: ppld.org/kids/LENAStart \nDownload flyer here
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/20773/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T110000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231304Z
CREATED:20260518T231058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T231304Z
UID:10000861-1785924000-1785927600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LENA Start | 8-Week Virtual Series
DESCRIPTION:LENA Start Registration Open Now (Deadline: June 15!) \nLENA Start is a no-cost\, eight-week virtual program for parents of children ages 0–32 months. Through weekly sessions\, parents learn how to harness the power of back-and-forth conversation to build their child’s early language and cognitive skills. \nWednesdays\, June 24 – August 12 | 10–11 a.m. | Via Zoom \nRegister: ppld.org/kids/LENAStart \nDownload flyer here
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/20773/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231304Z
CREATED:20260518T231058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T231304Z
UID:10000860-1785319200-1785322800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LENA Start | 8-Week Virtual Series
DESCRIPTION:LENA Start Registration Open Now (Deadline: June 15!) \nLENA Start is a no-cost\, eight-week virtual program for parents of children ages 0–32 months. Through weekly sessions\, parents learn how to harness the power of back-and-forth conversation to build their child’s early language and cognitive skills. \nWednesdays\, June 24 – August 12 | 10–11 a.m. | Via Zoom \nRegister: ppld.org/kids/LENAStart \nDownload flyer here
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/20773/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T233624Z
CREATED:20260702T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T233624Z
UID:10000927-1785261600-1785272400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:The Growing Brain Series
DESCRIPTION:3-Part Series on July 21\, 23\, and 28. \nAll babies are born with billions of neurons bumping around their brains… but very few of those neurons are connected. That’s where YOU come in! The Growing Brain curriculum\nprovides early childhood professionals with the knowledge\, support\, and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to support healthy brain development and build the connections babies need for success now and later in life. \nTrainer:\nErica Evans\nFoundations Infant + Toddler Specialist
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/the-growing-brain-2/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T233624Z
CREATED:20260702T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T233624Z
UID:10000926-1784829600-1784840400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:The Growing Brain Series
DESCRIPTION:3-Part Series on July 21\, 23\, and 28. \nAll babies are born with billions of neurons bumping around their brains… but very few of those neurons are connected. That’s where YOU come in! The Growing Brain curriculum\nprovides early childhood professionals with the knowledge\, support\, and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to support healthy brain development and build the connections babies need for success now and later in life. \nTrainer:\nErica Evans\nFoundations Infant + Toddler Specialist
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/the-growing-brain-2/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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