Thursday, October 22

Farm to Table Dinner: Join us for a special evening featuring a delicious seasonal meal prepared by Chef Max Silveira. Includes dinner, one wine/beer/mixed drink (or N/A) and live music. Proceeds support the Nederland Farmers Market. 6 to 9 p.m., Nederland General Store, 112 East Second Street. $60

Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25

Fempire Comedy Festival: Highlighting and celebrating women in comedy! 7 to 9 p.m., October 23, Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Avenue, Boulder. 7 to 9 p.m., October 24, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder. 7 to 9 p.m., Louisville Underground, 640 Main Street, Louisville. Ticket prices vary: comedyfempire.com/fempirecomedyfestival.

Saturday, October 24

Family Playdate at the Library: Looking for a chance to meet other families with young children? Join us at the library for a family playdate! Older siblings are welcome, too! Contact Rachel Schmalz with any questions: rschmalz@gilpincounty.org. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Lyons Garden Club Chili Cook Off: Put your chili-cooking skills to the test in the Chili Cook-Off, or simply come purchase and taste chili by the bowl or sample cup. What a perfect way to enjoy downtown before, during, and after the Lyons Spooktacular Parade and Halloween activities! To enter, follow this link: lyonsgardenclub.com/chili-cook-off. 3 to 7 p.m., MainStage Brewing Company, 448 Main Street, Lyons. 

Canyon Cares 20th Anniversary Celebration: Save the date! We couldn't have done it without support from the community, so this party is for YOU! Join the Canyon Cares Board in celebration with good food, mountain-style fellowship, and a performance by Branden Sipes! 6 to 9 p.m., CCCIA Hall, 31528 Highway 72, Golden.

Wednesday, October 28

Estate Planning Basics: Most people make the mistake of believing that an Estate Plan is only necessary for the wealthy. But if you have any assets, property, or possessions, and if you don’t want the state to make decisions for you, Estate Planning is essential. The Estate Planning principles that are covered in this forum are things you can do on your OWN to ensure your assets are transferred to the right individuals. More information at gilpinlibrary.org. 6 to 7 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Juggling Club: Come learn to juggle (or just come watch the chaos, no pressure). Every week, 6 to 8 p.m., totally free, all ages welcome. Whether you’re 6 or 86, first-timer or full-on circus kid, there’s a spot for you. Show up, laugh a little, drop a lot of balls—that’s the whole class. 6 to 8 p.m., The Old Gallery, 14863 Highway 7, Allenspark.

Thursday, October 29

Author Talk with Devon O’Neil: An intimate evening at Bristlecone Book Shop with Devon O’Neil, the author of "The Way Out," followed by a Q&A and refreshments. Seating limited, register at nederland.libcal.com/event/17464114. 6:30 to 8 p.m., 114 East Second Street, Nederland. 

Adult Makers Club: Leah De Capio will be leading us through this fun workshop where we will manipulate crepe paper into beautiful marigolds. A beautiful garland addition to your Day of the Dead altar! 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72. $5 suggested donation. 

Wednesday, November 4

Country Music: Explore with the Boulder Philharmonic: The Boulder Phil String Quartet brings the storytelling and spirit of country music into the perfect listening-room setting. Featuring music by iconic artists like Dolly Parton, John Denver, Bill Monroe, and more, this program transforms beloved country gems through the rich sound and expressive power of strings—alongside a few vocal selections from local country artist EmmyJean Jenkins. Door and bar open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m at 500 West Main, Lyons. Purchase tickets at eventim.us/event/COUNTRY-MUSIC-Explored-with-The-Boulder-Philharmonic/687444. $25

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