Barbara Hardt, Nederland. Attending the annual Coming Home Days picnic is always a special treat. As I walk in the pancake breakfast, I feel the familiar flutter of excitement at the thought of
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Barbara Hardt, Nederland. Attending the annual Coming Home Days picnic is always a special treat. As I walk in the pancake breakfast, I feel the familiar flutter of excitement at the thought of getting to visit with local seniors and families as well as the occasional opportunity to catch up with someone I went to school with in Nederland. Relishing the moment to relax over a cup of coffee with my sweetheart, I strike up a conversation with the new NAS Director, Nicole Cavalino, who has jumped right into a busy summer schedule and is continuing to bring special programs and Mountain Midlife events to area residents. To my delight, NAS Board President Jim Elder makes his way over to say hi as my sweetheart and I prepare to leave for the next event.
The mini library book sale is in full swing in the hallway and I make sure to pick up a used paperback to read down the road. The large book sale will be held in August this year, in conjunction with the celebration of the 150th annual Caribou Mine celebration. The book sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 10 and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2019.
After giving my stomach a little breather from eating several tasty pancakes, I took a walk down to Chipeta Park. When I arrive at noon, the event is just starting to set up and prepare to feed the group. Around 30 people attended, coming from as far away as Payton, Utah and as close as up the road, in Nederland.
Nederland Police officers make a point of stopping in to say hello, sharing a few NPD t-shirts for winners during a fun trivia game. Each officer spends time meeting the people that have grown up here and helped shape the town for decades.
Coming Home Days is held each year on Saturday of the last full weekend in July. It has previously included a parade, picnic, rodeo and even mining contests in the old days. These days, organizer Jeanette Smith works to put together a family friendly picnic and a chance for people to catch up in a smaller setting.
(Originally published in the August 1, 2019, print edition of The Mountain-Ear.)
