Springs group hosting six medical cannabis education meetings

Cannabis Patient Rights Coaltion holding events in Colorado Springs, Fountain, Monument, and Peyton.

Ever wanted to learn about medical cannabis, but were afraid to ask?

The Cannabis Patient Rights Coalition, a Colorado Springs-based group founded this year, will hold a series of six sessions on a variety of topics, including the basics of marijuana, and the barriers people face when being labeled as a recreational consumer or medical marijuana patient.

“These classes are important in educating the community about cannabis consumption from a patient’s perspective.” said Cannabis Patient Rights Coalition Vice President Aisha Sawyer. “We want to address concerns about cannabis legislation and discuss the impacts on our communities.”

The events are free of charge, and open to the public.

• Aug. 17 — 7:00–8:00 p.m. Cheyenne Mountain Library at 1785 S. Eighth St. in Colorado Springs
• Aug. 27 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sand Creek Library at 1821 S. Academy Blvd. in Colorado Springs
• Sept. 7 — 7 to 8 p.m. Fountain Library at 230 S. Main St. in Fountain
• Sept. 15 — 7 to 8 p.m. Monument Library at 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive in Monument
• Sept. 28 — 7 to 8 p.m. Old Colorado City Library at 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave. in Colorado Springs
• Oct. 15 — 1 to 2 p.m. High Prairie Library at 7035 Meridian Road in Peyton.