Thursday, May 2

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.

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.

Monday, May 6

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.

Mindfulness and Meditation: Practice meditation, explore readings, and join discussions in this free program at the Nederland Community Library, every Monday at 5:30 p.m. No meditation experience necessary! Please email Eric at davis.eric.alan@gmail.com with any questions.

Tuesday, May 7

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 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/.

Wednesday, May 8

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.

Thursday, May 9

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.

Saturday, May 11

CCCIA Mothers’ Day Pancakes. Join us at the CCCIA Community Hall, 31528 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon from 7 until 11 a.m. for a pancake breakfast. $10 for members, $12 for non-members and $5 for kids. Proceeds benefit the Scholarship fund. For more information visit https://www.coalcreekcanyon.org/calendar.

Sunday, May 12

Nederland Farmers Market: The Nederland Farmers Market returns on Sunday, May 12 until Sunday, September 29. Come and get your fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, hot sauces, and pickled products among other artisanal items from over 30 vendors and enjoy live music at 80 East First Street from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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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-countyh.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.