Thursday, February 22

News and Brews: Come talk to The Mountain-Ear staff members about anything newspaper-related on Thursday, February 22 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at The Train Cars Coffee and Kava, 101 Highway 119, Nederland.

The Nederland Food Pantry and Clothing Closet are available to residents of our Peak to Peak community every Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon in the west wing of the Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72. For more information visit https://nederlandfoodpantry.org.

Peak to Peak Chamber of Commerce Monthly Social: Connect with entrepreneurs, share inspiration, and take a break from the daily grind at JKQ BBQ, 300 Gregory Street, Black Hawk on Thursday, February 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Complimentary buffet and cash bar. To RSVP email Patrice LeBlanc at director@peaktopeakchamber.org.

Friday, February 23

Friday Storytime: Read books, sing songs, learn some ASL, and get the wiggles out in the first half hour, followed by free play. The Nederland Community Library hosts story time every Friday morning from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for ages 0 - 4 years. Visit https://nederland.libcal.com for more information.

Family Movie Matinee: Bring the kids for free popcorn and a movie as we watch a family-friendly film, Wish, in the meeting room at the Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk, at 4:30 p.m. Visit us online for more information, www.gilpinlibrary.org.

Teens Open Mic Night: Bring your voice to the Teen Center for open mic and karaoke starting at 4 p.m. at TEENS, Inc., 151 East Street Nederland. For more information visit TEENS, Inc. online at https://teensinc.org/teen-center.

Saturday, February 24

NedRINK is open through February, offering the following: hockey, recreational skating, lessons, curling, stick & puck, and ice rentals. Skate rentals are available! Open skating is scheduled weekly on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and most Sundays noon until 2:30 p.m. Check the online calendar for current conditions and closures, https://nedicerink.wixsite.com/nedrink.

Sunday, February 25

Ward Wellness Community Gathering: Join us for a hot meal, good conversation, and community connection. All are welcome to the Ward Community Church, 41 Modoc Street, Ward from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/528194623979203.

Miyazaki Club: The Boy and the Heron: Regular meetings are held on the last Sunday of every month at the Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72 North. Register online at https://nederland.libcal.com/ event/11787569.

Monday, February 26

Nederland Writers: Bring something you are working on to share and get feedback or join the group to listen in and hone your skills. Area writers gather at Nederland Community Library every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. For details visit https://nederland.libcal.com.

The Mountain Meditation Circle is a free and open group that has been meeting every Monday evening at 6 p.m. for the last four years at the Gilpin County Public Library. New participants are always welcome. New members will need to provide their contact information prior to attending their first meeting. Please email Alisa Witt at wittalisa@gmail.com or 847-890-5262 to provide your contact information.

Wednesday, February 28

Preschool Storytime: The Gilpin County Public Library hosts story time every Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. for ages 0 - 5 years. Join Children’s Librarian Deb Benitez for stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. A themed craft will follow every story. Previous week’s crafts are available until supplies run out, https://www.gilpinlibrary.org.

Join CSU Extension’s Ag business Management Specialist, Jeff Tranel, for a class on agricultural taxes on Wednesday, February 28, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Topics covered will include: farm/ranch (Schedule F) income & expenses, cost recovery (depreciation), reporting on Schedule C versus Schedule F, tax management strategies, and an update for 2024. This class is free but you must register to attend. Register online at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ 8gdWyHsyRXe2aTU8MAYbPw#/registration.

Movie Night at Jamestown Mercantile: Come on out to movie night at 5 p.m. at Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main Street. Visit us online for more information and events, https://www.jamestownmercantile.com.

Lunch Hour Book Discussion: Join us at the Gilpin County Public Library discuss February’s book, Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. All are cordially invited to participate in this book discussion. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Please contact Jen Matthews at jmatthews@gilpincounty.org with any questions pertaining to this book club.

Nederland Community Library District Board Meeting: Library Board of Trustees Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Public is invited to attend. Please email nederlandlibrary@nedlib.org with any questions. For more information visit https://nederland.colibraries.org/ library-board-of-trustees.

Thursday, February 29

The Nederland Library Sci-Fi Book Club presents: “The Fifth Element” at this free event is a Library Program and Backdoor Theatre Fundraiser from 7 until 9 p.m. at The Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72 North. Donations are accepted. Suggested donation: $10/person or $15 for two. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5. For more information visit online at https://nederland.libcal.com/ event/12002550.

Connection Collective: Often when smart, professional, motivated women encounter challenges, they turn to a specialized professional to seek a solution. Each meeting will have a thought-provoking theme around which the group/small groups will converse with the intention of promoting self-discovery and sharing individual experiences and resources. The first meeting will take place from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library, Community Room, 200 North Highway 72. To RSVP call Carrie Evans at 720-260-2901.

Friday, March 1

The Coal Creek Canyon Open Mic and Community Hang Out, hosted by the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association (CCCIA) will be held on Friday, March 1 from 7 until 9 p.m. at the CCCIA Community Hall, 31528 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon. For more information visit https://www.coalcreekcanyon.org/calendar.

Upcoming Events

The Mountain-Ear Presents: Meet the Candidates Forum on Monday, March 4 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72, Nederland. There will be a five-minute introduction by each candidate beginning at 5:30 p.m. Questions to the candidates submitted by email will be addressed from 6:15-7:30 p.m. An informal Q&A session will follow the official session from 7:30-8 p.m. Submit your questions for the community candidate forum after reading the candidate profiles in the February 8 edition of The Mountain-Ear. Similar questions will be combined. Questions may be addressed to Mayoral candidates or Trustee candidates (or both). Email to p2pcandidatesquestions@gmail.com by Thursday, February 29 at midnight to be considered.

The Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association presents the Shamrock Shuffle Dance Party on Saturday, March 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. Join us for an evening of fun for the entire family at Coal Creek Canyon Community Hall, 31528 Colorado Highway 72, Golden. For more information please email cccia80403@gmail.com.

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