Thursday, March 6

Art at the Center: Experience an evening of creativity, conversation, and hands-on art demos at our Annual Demo Show & Opening Reception—a kid-friendly event! Embrace the beauty of spontaneous watercolor with Kathy Bremers and inspired journaling and sketchbooking with Meg Fox. Enjoy wine, snacks, and great company while supporting the art. Bring your friends & creative spirit—see you there! A small donation helps cover refreshments. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center located at 750 Peak to Peak Highway. 

Friday, March 7

Boulder Ballet presents “The Journey of Country Mouse” – Join us for a special storytime with Boulder Ballet! 10:10 a.m. at Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72. 

Free Tax Help: Benefits in Action provides FREE tax assistance to those who earned $67,000 or less last year, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers. You may also qualify for valuable tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit which is worth as much as $7,830 cash back, but you must file your taxes to claim the credits! No Appointment Required. Please go to https://www.gilpinlibrary.org/ for required documents list. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Sunday, March 9 

Very Nice Chili Cook Off: It's our 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off in our Gilpin tap room! Chili proceeds will go to our Gilpin Timberline Fire Department! Bring a chili to be judged. Be sure to register – no fee to enter a chili...pick up a form in the tap room or message us to send one to you. Judging starts at 2 p.m. Once the judges are served, it's open to all! Small fee for tasting. 2 to 5 p.m. at 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk. 

Monday, March 10

Chat with the Chief: This is an open forum where the community can come together and meet members of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office to ask questions and share your thoughts. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center. 

Wednesday, March 12 

NICE talk with Mike Cooperstein – Avalanche Safety: Community members speaking on mountain topics! Listen, discuss, ask questions, and learn something new! Mike Cooperstein of the Colorado Avalanche Info Center will be sharing information about avalanche safety. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Very Nice Nederland Tap Room located at 20 Lakewood Drive. 

Saturday, March 15

Oscar Movie Preview: Join us for popcorn and a movie as we watch “The Complete Unknown.” Rated R. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Nederland Repair Cafe: This event is offered to you, completely free, by local volunteers with a knack for repairing items. As long as it’s clean, small, non-toxic or radioactive with OSHA limits, bring it in! No guarantee it will be fixed but most likely, there will be someone there with the skills to help you. Please register at https://repair.nerder.land to sign up as a guest or volunteer. 12 to 2:30 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center located at 750 Peak to Peak Highway.

Second Annual Frosted Ned Dude Daze: Join us at Knotted Root for a day of frosty fun. We'll have a polar plunge, ice sculpting, a silent disco, “You're My Boy Blue Ball” costume party and contest, special beer releases, delicious food trucks, and more! This is a free, all ages event. Noon to 10 p.m. at 250 North Caribou Street in Nederland. 

Monday, March 17 

St. Patrick’s Day Potluck: Bring your favorite Irish dish and enjoy some live Celtic music from The Gael Again at the Very Nice Nederland Tap Room! Potluck starts at 5 p.m. and music starts at 6 p.m. at 20 Lakeview Drive. 

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