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Thursday, December 5 26th Annual Tommyknocker Holidays: Enjoy a Children’s Parade down Main Street in Central City to the City Tree followed by a Children’s Party at the Teller House! Starts at 1:30 p.m.  Friday, December 6 Storytime with...

Celebrate 150 years of St. Paul’s

CENTRAL CITY - Most of us in the Peak to Peak area are familiar with the fact that Central City’s churches have historic significance: St. James is Colorado’s oldest Protestant congregation; St. Mary’s Catholic Church held its first mass in a home...

Central City’s dining scene is about to get a taste of New Orleans as Lan-Yap, a Cajun-style restaurant, prepares to open at 430 Lawrence Street, Unit C.  Previously home to Dory Dozens Market, this cozy spot promises authentic flavors...

Gilpin County Seniors

Gilpin County Seniors  December 2 - *Pickleball 8:30- 11:30 a.m., Free Senior Fit class 11 a.m.  December 4 - *Pickleball 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Free Senior Fit class 11 a.m., Lunch 12:15 p.m., Social Time, Holiday luncheon at The...

Nederland Area Seniors

Nederland Area Seniors December 2 - Chair Massage with Bonnie 8:30 - 10 a.m. in the Senior Lounge. This is our last month hosting chair massages. December 4 - Sit and Stretch Yoga 11 - 11:30 a.m. in the Senior Lounge December 4 - Lunch:...

Weighing in on the Eldora question

NEDERLAND – Months after POWDR announced the sale of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, the Town of Nederland has expressed interest in purchasing the Boulder County ski area. While the town sees the acquisition as an opportunity to enhance local...

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Thursday, November 28 CCCIA Thanksgiving Potluck: Turkey, potatoes and gravy provided. Free to the community. Questions? Please contact us at cccia80403@gmail.com. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 31528 Highway 72. Friday, November 29 Children’s...

BLACK HAWK – On Tuesday, November 19, No Animal Left Behind (NALB), a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, received a $2,000 donation from Maverick Cares, an initiative of Maverick Casinos in Central City.  The donation was presented at...

Seeking new Board President

Camp Always Choose Adventures, the nation’s first off-grid outdoor camp serving all ages and abilities, is seeking a new Board President for 2025. The organization extends its gratitude to outgoing President Gerry Roach, who will continue as a...

Taste of Gilpin: a savory evening

CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Arts Association (GCAA) hosted a spectacular and savory evening with its 2024 fundraiser, the inaugural Taste of Gilpin, on November 14, 2024, at Central City’s historic Teller House.  As someone who attended...

Bad gas alleged at former Kwik Mart

Bad gas alleged at former Quick Mark John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon The Coal Creek Canyon store at 30520 Highway 72 currently only sells unleaded gasoline, and premium and mid-level gas are not available as of November 16, 2024. The store is...

Opening day at Eldora

 The excitement and fun of catching the first chair of the season at Eldora is apparent on the faces of Ziggy Avjean, Jose Garcia, Mason Richard, Jean-luc Pineau, Naomi Pearlman, and Hunter …

USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore has announced the selection of Chris Stubbs as the new Forest Supervisor for the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. He replaces Monte Williams who retired in June following 33 years of federal service.

Calvary Chapel: a season of change

NEDERLAND - The Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 3, says that “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven” (NIV version of the Bible). Calvary Chapel in Nederland is embracing a season of change. Pastor...

Gilpin commissioners review SOB Impact Study

The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners meeting on November 12, 2024, featured the much-anticipated presentation of the Sexually Oriented Business (SOB) Impact Study, conducted by Paradigm Public Affairs. This meeting will be the only BoCC...

Nederland November Night Skies

TUNGSTEN VALLEY - Ah, November 1978. J–, in my high school Senior Honors English class, asked me if she could help grind the mirror for a telescope I was building, down in the school’s grotto-like chemistry lab. I was enthusiastic. “Wow, I didn’t...

A favorite holiday event returns

NEDERLAND - The preparations for the 2024 Nederland Thanksgiving Potluck have already begun, as this tradition since the early nineties returns on Sunday, November 17, 2024 to once again remind us all of the amazing community that we live...

Ignite gets a sparkling new home at Eldora

On a day fittingly alternating between snow and sunshine, Eldora Resort held a grand opening ceremony for their new Caribou Lodge on October 30, 2024, in front of a cheering crowd. The new building located at the beginner area will house the Ignite Adaptive Sports program (Ignite), the children’s ski school, a cafeteria, a family warming room, a retail store and modern restrooms with glove boxes behind every toilet.

Final fright at the Haunted Stage Stop

ROLLINSVILLE – On Halloween night, October 31, 2024, I had the chance to step into the world of pure terror at the Haunted Stage Stop in Rollinsville. And wow, what a bone-chilling experience!  For those that are unaware, the Stage Stop has...

Nederland Seniors host costume contest

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, the Nederland Area Seniors hosted their first ever costume contest. Dozens of seniors enjoyed a delicious lunch of enchiladas, rice, salad and beans. A pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting followed.

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