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. 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

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.

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.

Peak to Peak Chamber of Commerce Monthly Social: Connect with entrepreneurs, share inspiration, and take a break from the daily grind at Roy’s Last Shot, 17268 Highway 119, Black Hawk on Friday, April 19 beginning at 6 p.m. Complimentary buffet and cash bar. To RSVP email Patrice LeBlanc at director@peaktopeakchamber.org.

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.

Sunday, April 21

Very Nice Brewing Company Trivia Night: Test your knowledge, have some brews, have fun! Prize for winner! Join us from 5 to 7 p.m. at Very Nice Brewing Company, 20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 112, Nederland. Find more events online at https://www.verynicebrewing.com/events.

Monday, April 22

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 23

Philosophy Club: Love studying the inner workings of reality? Love waxing philosophically? Love classical thinkers? This is the club for you! Our second meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19 at 5:15 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library, 200 N Highway 72. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Email Asa, asa@nedlib.org, with any questions and don’t forget to register online at https://nederland.libcal.com/.

Wednesday, April 24

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.

Lunch Hour Book Discussion: Join us at the Gilpin County Public Library to discuss the April book, Ann Napolitano’s, Hello Beautiful, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. Copies will be available at the Circulation desk. Please contact Jen Matthews at jmatthews@gilpincounty.org with any questions pertaining to this book club.

Thursday, April 25

The Nederland Library Sci-Fi Book Club presents: “Robo- Cop,” Rated R. 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. Admission is Free. 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://thebackdoortheatre.org/event/robocop-r-1987/.

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. Meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of the month from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library, Community Room, 200 North Highway 72. To RSVP email Carrie Evans at tameyourrhino@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 27

Nederdays Spring Thaw Out: Farewell Snow, Hello Spring! Join us and local Nederland businesses on Saturday, April 27 to welcome the coming of Spring by warming up together! Start by picking up a complimentary trail pass and map the Nederland Visitor’s Center, located in the heart of Downtown Nederland, then follow the hot cocoa trail to participating businesses, who will have free goodies and specials for everyone who shows off their trail pass!

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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://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.