Thursday, April 11

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.

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 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.

Friday, April 12

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.

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.

The Great Brewery Bake Off at Very Nice Brewing Company: The Great Brewery Bake Off is a friendly baking battle where passionate amateur baking (and beer) fans share their baking skills. Over the course of 12 months, experience the creations, and pair them with our beers! Prizes will be given to the best in show! Bring your best cheesecakes and fruit cakes to our April competition from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Very Nice Brewing Company, 20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 112, Nederland. For more information, please visit www.verynicebrewing.com/events.

Monday, April 15

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 16

Gilpin School District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting: DAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Gilpin County School Board Room. There is also a live stream accessible through their YouTube channel: Gilpin County School District Re-1. Chairperson Edwards can be reached at toripaladino@gmail.com if parents ever have any concerns or questions.

Wednesday, April 17

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, www.gilpinlibrary.org.

The Nederland EcoPass Public Improvement District Advisory Committee (NEPPIDAC) public meetings are typically convened in a hybrid format, where attendees can join through Microsoft Teams or in person at the Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72 North, Nederland, from 5 until 7 p.m. More information is available online at https://bouldercounty. gov/transportation/multimodal/bus/nederland-eco-pass.

Community Connections is a monthly webinar series featuring Forest Service staff and community members sharing information and experience from their fields of expertise, with the goal of deepening our connection to the land around us. Join us the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. For more information visit: www.fs.usda.gov/arp.

Thursday, April 18

Get ready for another round of fun and trivia! We had such a good time last year, we’re excited to announce that Trivia Night for Nederland Food Pantry is back at Busey Brews on April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Save the Date and join us for an evening of friendly competition, prizes, and, of course, great food and brews. Looking forward to another great night of trivia and fun! For more information visit us online at https://nederlandfoodpantry.org.

Wolves in Colorado: Join CSU Extension and Colorado Parks and Wildlife to understand more about wolves on Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn about wolf reintroduction in Colorado, wolf biology and habitat, and how to spot the differences between wolves and coyotes. We will also discuss potential wolf impacts on hikers, pets, and livestock. Virtual attendees must register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscuusqjgpG9TXjYL4jE02t3nwvai32KUS#/registration. In-person attendees do not need to register. Contact Gilpin CSU Extension with questions 303-582-9106.

Friday, April 19

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 7:15 - 7:30 p.m. Parent permission form required. Please register online at https://nederland.libcal.com/ event/12319760.

Saturday, April 20

Gilpin County Public Library Movie Night: Join us for popcorn and a movie as we watch American Fiction, Rated R, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. Visit us online at www.gilpinlibrary.org for more information.

High Altitude Gardening & Native Plants and Seeds Workshop: Spring is in the air! Local Botanist Denise Wilson will talk about native plants and seeds at the CCCIA Community Hall, 31528 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon. Boulder County Extension will present and answer questions about high altitude gardening, food gardening in the mountains, and season extension from 1 until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Free event. Donations accepted. For additional information please see www.coalcreekcanyon.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.