Thursday, April 4

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.

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, April 4 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.

Group Session on Parenting Teens: Get support with Kimberly Bryant MA, LPC, on the first Thursday of each month. This new parenting group kicks off on Thursday, April 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Teen Center, 51 East Street, Nederland. RSVP to info@teensinc.org.

Friday, April 5

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.

The Coal Creek Canyon Open Mic and Community Hang Out, hosted by the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association (CCCIA) will be held on Friday, April 5 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.

April Solo Artist Reception hosted by Kaleidoscope Gallery: Please join us for an artist’s reception on the evening of Friday, April 5 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Gallery, 20 Lakeview Dr., Suite 210, Nederland as we kick off the April Solo Art Show with the art of Karina Vogt. Our featured artist for April brings a golden shimmer to the collection for your art experience this month. Artwork will be displayed from Wednesday, April 3 through Tuesday, April 30. The gallery is open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 6

Gilpin County Public Library Art Exhibit – Aprel Dionne: Still Life in Watercolor: Aprel Dionne is a self-taught watercolor artist who grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado. From an early age she showed an attentiveness to the natural world, observing wildlife on frequent trips to the mountains with her family. Her art will be on display from Saturday, April 6 through Saturday, May 25 at the Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. Additional information can be found online at https://www.gilpinlibrary.org.

Monday, April 8

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, April 9

STEAM Club at The Nederland Community Library: Build imagination, creative thinking, and have fun! Kids aged 8-11 are invited to join the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Club at the Nederland Community Library. STEAM Club returns on Tuesday, April 9 from 3:30 until 5 p.m. A shuttle will transport students directly from the Elementary school to the Library. Pickup is promptly at 5 p.m. For more information visit https://nederland.libcal.com/event/12085625.

Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Board Meeting: The CCCIA Board Meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the CCC Community Center, 31528 Highway 72. For questions, please contact President Chris Passarelli at 650-996-6870. For more information see https://www.coalcreekcanyon.org.

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 The Memory of Earth by Orson Scott Card. Register online at https://nederland. libcal.com/event/11612535.

Wednesday, April 10

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, April 11

News and Brews: Come talk to The Mountain-Ear staff members about anything newspaper-related on Thursday, March 11 at noon at Tres Gringos, 20 Lakeview Drive, Suite 207, Nederland. For more information please email info@themountainear.com.

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.

The Gilpin Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting: This monthly meeting is held in the Library’s meeting room at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk, at 6:30 p.m. For more information check online at www.gilpinlibrary.org.

Sunday, April 14

Historic Grave Identifications in the Caribou Cemetery: Join Silvia Pettem for a presentation and slide show on Sunday, April 14 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library, Community Room, 200 Highway 72, Nederland. The event will be recorded and available for viewing afterwards. More information is available online at https://nederland.libcal.com.

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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.