Editor’s Picks: Be Thankful for Community: Five events to build a stronger society

It has been a tough year for many. Whether you have faced food insecurity, underemployment, a temporary furrow, isolation from your family of origin, or any number of other hardships, you deserve a happy holiday season. Here are five ways to connect with your community and have fun this season.

Community Meals

Holidays can be unbearable for those who feel distant from their family. A community dinner can offer a sense of warmth and welcome to those who need emotional support. Unity Church in Boulder hosts a potluck where you can bring a dish to share, or just bring your appetite. If you are willing to pay for a dish instead of bringing one, Chautauqua Food Hall is also hosting a family-style meal.

Turkey Trot

Boulder, Erie, and Louisville all offer a Thanksgiving day race. No matter if you are a woddle-til-you gobble kind of runner, or one of the casual elite runners living among us, getting out and stretching your legs with thousands of other runners is a great way to fill your holiday cup.

Donations and Drives

Spread community love through a food or toy drive. Throughout Boulder County, numerous organizations are taking donations for local families. Giving an individual or family the ability to have a “normalized” holiday can be an unmatched experience. Emergency Family Assistance Association makes it possible for you to host your own drive as well.

No Kings Day, Erie

Random Acts of Kindness

Take a minute or two out of each day to do something kind for the community. Mindfully pick up trash, participate in a pay-it-forward chain at a coffee shop or drive-through, keep candy or treats on hand to distribute to a passerby. Taking time to give to your community can make everyone feel holiday cheer.

Volunteer

Whether it is Thanksgiving day or the days around it, donating your time to serve meals, organize donated goods, or help set up for events can be a great way not only to get warm-fuzzies but also to connect with other members of the community.

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