Copper Mountain College

Cafecito Chat
2025-01-28 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Student Activity Center Open House
2025-01-28 12:00 - 14:00

Year of the Snake Celebration
2025-01-29 10:00 - 11:00

Find Your Fit Club Expo
2025-01-29 12:00 - 15:00

Springboard to Success
2025-01-30 11:00 - 14:00

Major Meet Up
2025-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Student Activities Center
ATTENTION STUDENTS! Copper Mountain College’s Major Meet Up: Business on February 5 from 1-2 PM in the Christine Proudfoot Student Activity Center. Connect with business majors to network, share ideas, and discuss goals in a supportive environment. Open to all CMC students and alumni!

Have A Heart Nursing Fundraiser
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Bell Center Gym, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
Copper Mountain College’s Nursing Students are partnering with CMC Foundation to host the Annual Have a Heart Nursing Fundraiser, an exciting event that promises a night of delicious food, fun, and the chance to win big—while supporting a great cause! Set for February 8, 2025, this fundraiser will benefit the CMC Nursing Students, providing vital support for their education and training.
Event Details:

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 6 PM
Location: Bell Center
Tickets: $25 (Includes Spaghetti Dinner & Entry into Reverse Raffle)
Tickets Available Online: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CMCNurses

Guests will enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner sponsored by Let’s Feast Premium Catering, perfect for a cozy evening out, while having the chance to participate in the reverse raffle for a grand prize valued at $3,000. Only 500 tickets will be sold, making your odds of winning the King of the Hammers (KOH) Experience even better. This exclusive experience includes a guided tour, rock crawling adventure, VIP access, and much more, making it the perfect prize for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Additional prizes will be given during the evening also.
“The Have a Heart Nursing Fundraiser is an opportunity to have fun, enjoy great food, and support our community’s future nurses. The student are putting a great deal of work into this event selling tickets and finding additional prizes knowing the money raised goes back to them for their ongoing expenses such as fingerprinting, testing, uniforms,” said Sandy Smith, Executive Director, CMC Foundation. “This year, thanks to a new partnership, we’re incredibly excited to offer a one-of-a-kind grand prize, the King of Hammers (KOH) Experience.”
How to Get Involved
Tickets are available online, and with only 500 tickets available, it’s important to act fast! Your $25 ticket includes dinner and entry into the reverse raffle, where the last ticket drawn wins the KOH Experience. Whether you’re a local or someone with a passion for the King of the Hammers event, this is your chance to take home an unforgettable adventure.
“We are extremely grateful for the community’s support of our nursing program,” added Heidi Stiemsma, Director of Nursing and Health Sciences, “This fundraiser plays a crucial role in helping us provide students with the skills and resources they need to succeed in their nursing careers, and we hope to see everyone there for a fun and meaningful evening.”
Additionally, raffle items are gratefully accepted through the Foundation, 760-366-3791 ext 4200. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
How to Purchase Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online through http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CMCNurses or by contacting CMC Foundation at 760-366-3791 ext 4200. Don’t miss out on your chance to win the KOH Experience and support the next generation of nurses. Get your tickets today!
About the CMC Nursing Program
The CMC Nursing Program prepares students for a rewarding career in nursing, equipping them with the knowledge, clinical skills, and hands-on experience needed to succeed in healthcare settings. Funds raised through events like the Have a Heart Nursing Fundraiser go directly to supporting scholarships, resources, and programs that enhance the education of nursing students.

Fighting Cacti Basketball Double-header with Food Truck Frenzy!
2025-02-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Bell Center Gym, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
Join the Fighting Cacti for an exciting double-header basketball game on Sophomore Night vs. Victor Valley College. The women’s game begins at 5 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7 p.m. Game admission is free – bring the family and enjoy dinner out at Food Truck Frenzy!

Palentine's Craft Workshop
2025-02-13

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting | 3:00 P.M.
2025-02-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-13 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.

COD Talk - National Black History Month
2025-02-13 15:30 - 16:30

Holiday - College Closed
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-17

Caribbean Music Appreciation
2025-02-19 11:30 - 12:30

Copper Classic 2025
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:00

Cinderella (1997) Movie Screening
2025-02-20 13:30 - 15:00

Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer sponsored by CMC Foundation
2025-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Adult Education Program Offices 57725 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, 57725 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, 92277, United States
The community is welcome to join us at Town Center Mall for a Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer to learn more about CMC’s Adult Education Program. Sponsored by Copper Mountain College Foundation, this come and go event is open to the public from 5 – 7 pm.
NOTE – event is at 57725 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley. Please RSVP using link below. Thank you.

Collaborative Careers Celebration
2025-02-26 11:00 - 13:00

Lessons Learned from MLK
2025-02-27 14:00 - 15:00

CMC at Literacy is Life event
2025-03-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Freedom Plaza, Twentynine Palms, 92277, United States
The Morongo Unified School District is thrilled to invite the community to an engaging and inspiring event, “Literacy is Life,” taking place on Sunday, March 2nd, from 1:00–4:00 PM at Freedom Plaza in Twentynine Palms. This event aims to celebrate the joy of reading, expand our collective understanding of literacy and foster a love for lifelong learning within the community. Copper Mountain College faculty will be on hand to discuss literacy and the arts at CMC.
“Literacy is Life” will feature a variety of interactive literacy activities, community booths and an impressive display of student works. Attendees will also enjoy engaging story-time read-alouds, where local educators, community leaders and special guests will bring stories to life.
“We believe that literacy extends far beyond reading and writing—it is the key to opportunity, creativity and empowerment,” said Katie Fleischman, Literacy Coach at Morongo Unified School District.
“This event is a wonderful way for families, students and community members to come together and celebrate the power of literacy,” said Melissa Stacey, Literacy Coach at Morongo Unified School District.
The event is free and open to the public and will include live music, free food, giveaways and more. Whether you are an avid reader or just beginning your literacy journey, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
In preparation for the event, all schools in the district will participate in a district-wide spirit week for Read Across America Week. Join in on the fun with the following dress-up days:

Monday, Feb. 24: Fox in Sox – Wear crazy socks
Tuesday, Feb. 25: Reading Jogs the Mind – Wear your best athletic gear
Wednesday, Feb. 26: Cozy Up with a Good Book – Rock your best pajamas or sleepwear
Thursday, Feb. 27: We Have a Bright Future – Wear college or career gear
Friday, Feb. 28: Read Across America – Dress up as your favorite book character
Join us on March 2nd as we embrace the power of literacy and inspire a future full of knowledge, imagination and discovery. For more information, please visit www.morongousd.org

Glow & Grow: Self-Care Day
2025-03-06 13:30 - 14:30

Thelma & Louise Feminist Movie Screening
2025-03-10 15:00 - 17:00

Self Defense Class
2025-03-12 15:00 - 16:00

Lucky Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt
2025-03-17 08:00 - 2025-03-21 08:00

Period Positivity Workshop
2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:00

International Women's Day Luncheon
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00

CMC Spring Break
2025-03-24 - 2025-03-30
The college will be open during Spring Break with no classes being held, though it will be closed to the public on Wednesday, March 26 for staff development, and closed on Friday and Saturday, March 28-29, for Spring Break.
The Greenleaf Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Monday and Tuesday of Spring Break week.

CMC Campus Closed for Staff Development
2025-03-26

CMC Campus closed for Spring Break
2025-03-28 - 2025-03-29

Cesar Chavez Garden Workshop
2025-03-31 15:30 - 16:30
