Copper Mountain College

Veterans Day (College Closed)
2025-11-11

Veterans Day Card Making | 9–12 Noon
2025-11-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Christine Proudfoot Student Activity Center, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States

Supper Club
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Joshua Tree Saloon, 61835 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
You’re Invited!
CMCF Supper Club
An open-invitation evening of food, friends, and community!
Everyone is welcome—students, staff, locals, and guests!
This is a no-host event: order and pay for your own meal.
A donation jar will be available to support the
Copper Mountain College Foundation in empowering student success.
Good food. Great company. A cause worth supporting.

Come Watch the Seed Pitch Competition | 12 Noon
2025-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Christine Proudfoot Student Activity Center, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
Join us for CMC’s own Shark Tank-style event, where student entrepreneurs pitch their innovative business ideas, creative projects and community solutions for a chance to win cash prizes!

Make & Take Wreath Class
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Bell Center Community Room (North Entrance), 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA, 92284
🍂✨ Make & Take Wreath Class ✨🍂
Join us at Copper Mountain College on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 6–8 pm for a fun and creative evening! For just $20, you’ll get hands-on guidance to make your very own one-of-a-kind wreath.
This is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season while preparing for our beloved Annual Festival of Wreaths. No pressure—just laughter, creativity, and fun!
📩 RSVP required – contact shutson@cmccd.edu to reserve your space today.

Fighting Cacti Women’s Basketball Home Game
2025-11-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Bell Center Gym, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
The Fighting Cacti Women’s Basketball Team takes on Southwestern in the Bell Center at 4 p.m.

Fighting Cacti Women's Basketball Home Game
2025-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Bell Center Gym, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
The Fighting Cacti Women’s Basketball Team takes on Oxnard in the Bell Center at 4 p.m.

Pumpkin Painting | 10–12 Noon
2025-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Christine Proudfoot Student Activity Center, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
Join is at the Christine Proudfoot Student Activity Center to paint pumpkins and celebrate Halloween!

Safe Zone Training | 12–4 PM
2025-10-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Room 637 (Bell Center)
Participants will learn how to advocate for and support the LGBTQIA+ community and what it means to be a LGBTQIA+ ally.

Calming Coloring Jam | All Day
2025-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Christine Proudfoot Student Activity Center, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
Join us to decompress with coloring pages, calming music, and a tea bar.

Trunk or Treat!
2025-10-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Bell Center Gym, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
🎃👻 It’s back and bigger than ever! Once again, the Copper Mountain College Athletic Booster Club is partnering with the 29 Palms Farmers Market to bring you the BIGGEST & BEST Trunk or Treat in the Morongo Basin!
📍 Where? Copper Mountain College Bell Center
📅 When? Saturday, October 25 | 🕔 5–8 PM
📫 Address: 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree
🚗 Tricked-out trunks
🎯 Games for all ages
🍔 Food trucks (bring $$ for the goodies!)
🎉 FREE entry — fun guaranteed!
Want to join the fun and decorate a trunk?
🎃 Call Roger Thomas at 760-401-0028 to reserve your spot!
Let’s make this the spookiest, most spirited event yet! 🕷️🍬🦇

Fall Success Workshop: Self Care with Jenn A | 9:00 AM
2025-10-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Library Meeting Room
All workshops will take place in the Library Meeting Room
Call 760-366-3791 ext. 5961 for Questions

Whispering Sands Equine Therapy Ranch Trip | 8–3 PM
2025-10-22 08:00 - 15:00
Campus van transportation and lunch provided
Sign up by October 17 & Trip Slips Due October 21

Breaking Bread & Building Belonging | 1–3 PM
2025-10-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Christine Proudfoot Student Activity Center, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
Join us for a free community lunch featuring a presentation from Training Occupational Development Educating Communities Legal Center (TODEC) and conversations on resources to support undocumented students, including financial aid, career information, and student club and leadership opportunities.
Open to all.

Funding Your Future: FAFSA & CADAA Workshop | 2–4 PM & 5–7 PM
2025-10-15 14:00 - 19:00 | 200 Quad, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, Joshua Tree, 92252, United States
Join us on Financial Aid Day for a free workshop designed to help students and families navigate and complete their financial aid applications with expert guidance and support. Open to all.
Se habla español.

Rooted Reflections: Sound Bath & Journaling | 2–3 PM
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Career and Transfer Center (300 Quad), 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
This is a space to relax, reflect and connect through sound and journaling. Come as you are and leave feeling grounded and supported in community. Co-sponsored by the Latinx association. Open to all.

Community Canvas | All Day
2025-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Christine Proudfoot Student Activity Center, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
Stop by to leave your mark on a community canvas curated by the Latinx Association. Open to all.

Howlin' at the Mountain 3
2025-10-11 17:00 - 22:00 | 300 Quad, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
Howlin’ at the Mountain 3 will be a magical desert night to remember! This major concert features the return of Hopi/Tewa singer/songwriter, artist, and edutainer Ed Kabotie with his rock/reggae band, Tha ‘Yoties. Opening will be Hunter & the Wick’d. There will be food, drinks, and a night market, as well as dancing under desert stars in the 300 Quad on the CMC campus. There will be a ‘Yotie howling contest, and other fun for all who attend. The event is part of CMC’s Alumni Weekend festivities during the college’s 25th Anniversary.
Please – no outside food or alcohol. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for sitting on the lawn. Admissions is by donation to the CMC Foundation.
Lodging for Tha ‘Yoties provided by the Joshua Tree Retreat Center.

Howlin' at the Mountain Night Market
2025-10-11 16:00 - 21:00 | 300 Quad, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
Come out for the Color Run and Ed Kabotie and Tha ‘Yoties at Howlin’ at the Mountain. Enjoy great food vendors and the margarita garden, and don’t forget to shop the Night Market at CMC! Great family fun!

ICC Color Run
2025-10-11 15:00 - 17:30 | 300 Quad, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
We’re excited to invite you to first-ever Inter-Club Council Color Run on Saturday, October 11! This family-friendly event is a fun way to support our student clubs while enjoying an afternoon of activity, color, and community.
Event Details

Check-In: 3:00 PM (behind the Greenleaf Library)
Run/Walk Start: 4:00 PM
Post-Race Club Fest: 4:30–5:30 PM in the Amphitheatre

Participants can register early to guarantee their shirt and bib or sign up the day of. Click here to register or scan the QR code on the attached flyer to register online. You can also bring cash the day of the event.
Please share with Students!
This will be a vibrant afternoon filled with fun, merchandise, and a celebration of our student organizations. We hope you’ll join us and bring your families to share in the fun.
We are also seeking volunteers from 3:30 to 5:00 pm, if available please sign up HERE. Thank you for supporting our students and helping us make history with our very first Color Run!

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting | 3:00 P.M.
2025-10-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Bell Center Community Room (North Entrance), 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA, 92284
Board Meetings:

are held in person.
are in the Bell Center Community Room – North Entrance, unless otherwise noted.
will begin at 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

The agenda will be posted on the CMC Community page 72 hours before each meeting.

As of September 2025, we have started using Diligent Community for the Board of Trustees agendas and minutes.
If you have any questions, please contact Ariana Muñiz at amuniz@cmccd.edu or (760) 366-3791, ext. 5441.

Whispering Sands Equine Therapy Ranch Trip | 8–3 PM
2025-10-08 08:00 - 15:00
Campus van transportation and lunch provided
Sign up by October 3rd & Trip Slips Due October 7

Taste of Tradition: Tamales + Potluck | 1–2 PM
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Student Activities Center
Join us to enjoy various types of tamales, Latinx music and bring a dish to share with our CMC community

Supper Club
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Rocky’s Pizzeria, 73737 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277, United States

Fall Success Workshop: College 101 with Marissa | 2:00 PM
2025-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Library Meeting Room

Linkedin & Lattes
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Career and Transfer Center (300 Quad), 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
LinkedIn & Lattes
Thursday, October 2
10–11 AM
Polish your LinkedIn profile while enjoying a free latte! Join the Career & Transfer Center for this interactive workshop where you’ll learn how to:

Make your profile stand out to employers

Build connections that last

Highlight your skills and experiences effectively

Free coffee + a career boost included!
This event is open to all CMC students and alumni.
RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/C0zVLYscwA

Pan Dulce + Poetry | 4–5 PM
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Student Activities Center
Join us to enjoy a sweet treat and live reading of poetry authored by Latinx authors. Readers and writers welcome!

Sabor Y Sonido by CMC Latinx Association
2025-09-27 17:00 - 22:00 | 300 Quad, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
Dine on great cultural foods from around the world! Tasty treats and drinks too.
Dance under the stars to a variety of Latin music….performed by the incredible Nacho Bustillos and his band!
Tickets on sale at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CMCLatinx $10 entry; VIP tickets $50 for two entries, two dinners, two drinks.

Fall Success Workshop: Note Taking with Krystal | 11:00 AM
2025-09-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Library Meeting Room

Job Fair and Resource Event
2025-09-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Bell Center Gym, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 10 AM – 1 PM at Copper Mountain College’s Bell Center!

Employers & Resource Providers: Reserve your table by clicking “Get Tickets” → Resource Provider

Job Seekers & Community Members: Register for free to connect with local employers and resources.

Register here
Hosted by San Bernardino County Supervisor Dawn Rowe’s Office, and San Bernardino County Workforce Development.
