Thursday, March 7

The Nederland Food Pantry and Clothing Closet are available to residents of our Peak to Peak community every Tuesday, Thursday, 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 Board Meeting: Members of the public are welcome to join the P2PCOC board meeting in person at The Mountain-Ear office, 98 W. 1st Street, Nederland, or online via Zoom, on the first Thursday of the month from 6 until 8 p.m. For more information email Patrice LeBlanc at director@peaktopeakchamber.org.

Friday, March 8

FREE Tax Help at Gilpin Public Library: In partnership with Mile High United Way and Tax Help Colorado, Benefits in Action will again visit the Gilpin Library to provide free tax help to those who earned $64,000 or less last year. This year will be a one-day tax clinic in which staff from Benefits in Action will help residents complete and file their 2024 tax returns. No reservations are needed to attend. Just show up and bring the required documents. Click here for a list of what to bring: https://mcusercontent.com/5c1ca8a6ac3d3f03a23786e27/files/eea79cfb-2159-97b3-1345-8be52bbbafce/ Gilpin_ 2024_ Tax_ Help_ Flyer.pdf.

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.

News and Brews: Come talk to The Mountain-Ear staff members about anything newspaper-related on Friday, March 8 at 4 p.m. at JKQ BBQ, 200 Gregory Street, Black Hawk. For more information please email info@themountainear.com.

Art Show hosted by Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Gallery: Each month this year, Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Gallery will be featuring a new Art Show. Nathan Eigenfeld will be our Solo Artist for March with his opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. See his amazing portfolio of remote scenes of our beautiful natural world at nathaneigenfeld.com and support local art here at Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Gallery, 20 Lakeview Drive, Suite 210. Open Thursday through Monday 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Parents’ Night Out at The Nederland Community Library: This is the Drop-Off Program that you know and love! For kids ages 5 and above only. We provide pizza, popcorn, juice, crafts, games and a movie! Drop-off is at 5 p.m. or after. Pick up your child between 7:45 and 8 p.m. Parent permission form required. Please register online at https://nederland.libcal.com/event/12091102.

Monday, March 11

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.

Tuesday, March 12

Sci-Fi Book Club: Open to readers ages 17 and up. Newcomers welcome. Join the Sci-Fi Book Club in person at the Nederland Community Library or online at 7 p.m. to discuss Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood. Register online at https://nederland. libcal.com/event/11612534.

STEAM Club: STEAM Club at the Nederland Community Library starts on Tuesday, March 12 and runs for 8 sessions thru Tuesday, May 7. There will be no club meet during Spring Break. A shuttle will transport students directly from the Elementary school to the Library. Pickup is promptly at 5 p.m. Build imagination, creative thinking, and have fun! Kids aged 8-11 are invited to join the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Club. This is a no-cost program, but donations for snacks or healthy, individual snack donations are always appreciated to help cover some of our costs. Register online at https://nederland.libcal.com/event/12085625.

Wednesday, March 13

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.

Thursday, March 14

Backcountry Film Festival hosted by Wild Bear and the Backdoor Theatre: Join Wild Bear at the Backdoor Theatre, located in the Nederland Community Center at 750 Highway 72, for a night of fun & community to benefit our Snow School program, on Thursday, March 14 from 5 until 8 p.m. This program gets children into nature and interacting with scientists to learn more about snow science! Come join the community, snag some delicious food from Kaleidoscope Kitchen food truck, follow along the stories of winter survival & thriving, and have the opportunity to win prizes! Visit us on social media for more information https://www.facebook.com/ events/1423670885202565.

The Mountain People’s Co-op Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Nederland Community Library Community Room, 200 Highway 72. Find more information on social media at https://www.facebook.com/nederlandcoop.

Saturday, March 16

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.

Peak to Peak Chamber of Commerce Monthly Social: Connect with entrepreneurs, share inspiration, and take a break from the daily grind at Diner Bar, 121 North Jefferson Street, Nederland, on Saturday, March 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. Complimentary buffet and cash bar. To RSVP, email Patrice LeBlanc at director@peaktopeakchamber.org.

Upcoming Events

Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Emergency Fundraiser: Help save our school from closure by donating before Monday, March 11. Every contribution counts & will make a difference in ensuring our students at Coal Creek Canyon K-8 have a bright future ahead. Donate now and show your support for our community’s education at https://gofund. me/92764e12. If you need a tax receipt, please donate to the JA Foundation and email that your donation is directed for CCC to info@thefoundationforJA.org.

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Self Help Meetings

Tuesday Night Nederland Cross Talk Meeting A Big Book meeting at 7 p.m. online via Zoom. For more information visit https://bouldercountyaa.com/meetings/tuesday-night-nederland-cross-talk-meeting.

The Morning Group Group meeting every Thursday morning at 8 a.m. online via Zoom. For more information visit https://bouldercountyaa.com/ meetings/the-morning-group.

Nederland Group A hybrid meeting every Friday night at 7 p.m. at St. Rita’s Catholic Church at 326 Highway 119, Nederland, and online via Zoom. For more information visit https://bouldercountyaa.com/meetings/nederland group.

Coal Creek Canyon A meeting held every Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Ed at 303-589-5056. For more information please visit https://https://www.coalcreekcanyon.org/calendar.

Gilpin County H.A.L.T. An in-person meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. held at 226 E. First High Street, Central City. https://findrecovery.com/aa_ meeting/gilpin-county-h.a.l.t.-central-city/.

Gilpin County H.A.L.T. A Big Book meeting every Wednesday at 7 p.m. held at 226 E. First High Street, Central City. https://findrecovery.com/aa_ meeting/ gilpin-county-h.a.l.t.-central-city/.

Narcotics Anonymous 12 Step Meeting This is an open hybrid meeting - anyone can attend - on Sundays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Nederland Presbyterian Community Church, 210 North Jefferson Street, Nederland, or online via Zoom (Meeting ID# 893 7194 1883). We hope to see you there sometime.

For additional meetings in Boulder County visit https://bouldercountyaa.com/ meetings/ and for meetings in Gilpin, Black Hawk, Central City, and nearby areas visit https://findrecovery.com/aa_ meetings/co/black-hawk/. For help finding meetings or recovery support for you or a loved one please call: 866-641-9190.