Thursday, April 25

The Nederland Library Sci-Fi Book Club presents: “RoboCop,” 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.

Friday, April 26

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, 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! For more information visit us online at https://nederdays.com/.

Drive-Through Food Drive: Food is a human right and is an immediate and tangible way to help someone. We accept donations of unopened non-perishable and non-expired perishable food. We also accept other items such as cleaners and toiletries. Donations will be accepted from 12:30 until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Gilpin County Food Pantry, 101 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. Questions? Contact Corinne at 720-432-6120. Visit us online a https://gilpincounty.colorado.gov/departments offices/human-services/food-pantry

Monday, April 29

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, May 1

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.

Friday, May 3

The Coal Creek Canyon Open Mic and Community Hang Out, hosted by the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association (CCCIA) will be held on Friday, May 3 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.

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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.