Thursday, July 2

'Hamilton' Viewing: Don't miss this one-time-viewing of "Hamilton" at Backdoor Theater! Singing and costumes encouraged! Starts at 7 p.m., 750 Highway 72, Nederland.

Sunday, July 5

Nederland Farmers Market: Browse local artisan crafts, food, and art while enjoying live music in the heart of Nederland! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 80 East Second Street, Nederland.

Monday, July 6 

Boulder County Area Agency on Aging: A community conversation on aging and caregiving to talk about gaps in services and what’s going well. 3 to 4:45 p.m., Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Oxeye Daisy Removal Week: Join us for this weeklong event as we tackle a charming, yet extremely invasive, plant: oxeye daisy. Learn how we’re managing this species to prevent it from taking over our meadows. You can join us by hiking in from the Caribou Trailhead, or you can take a shuttle from the Mud Lake Trailhead if you’d prefer not to walk. Shuttles will be running regularly throughout the day. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 144 CO Road 126 #86, Nederland.

Tuesday, July 7

Take Care Tuesdays: Free weekly wellness event featuring Accudetox, yoga, mindfulness practices, and community connection. Choose to attend any combination of activities. Hosted by Mountain Peak Life from 12 to 2 p.m., Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Wednesday, July 8

LocoMotion – The Science & Circus Arts Show: National Juggling Champion and kinetic comedian Peter Davison presents juggling, unicycling, balancing, acrobatics, and more, while teaching the science behind the artistry. Much more than a “science demonstration,” Peter mixes awesome circus skills with dance and physical theater in a unique performance for all ages. 10 to 11 a.m., Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72, Nederland. 

MRS Seminar - CrustNet: A global network for biological soil crust ecology:  Biocrusts are thin, cohesive, and photosynthetic soil surface layers, engineered and inhabited by communities of diverse organisms. CrustNet brings a standard set of surveys and experiments to biocrust habitats around the world to address questions about biocrust biodiversity, function, and response to disturbance. 7 to 8 p.m., Mountain Research Station, 818 County Road 116, Nederland.

Thursday, July 9

Hard Rock Mining Van Tour: Step into Colorado’s hard rock mining past with this guided tour of historic sites once buzzing with picks, pulleys, and perseverance. Discover the tools, towns, and larger-than-life characters who shaped the region’s mining boom. Tours include moderate walking and are open to ages 10 and older with an accompanying adult. Registration at boco.org/HardRockMiningTours. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nederland Mining Museum, 200 N Bridge Street, Nederland.

Friday, July 10

Friends Book & Bake Sale: The Friends of the Gilpin County Public Library will be holding their annual Book and Bake Sale July 10 - 11th during open hours. Most books are $1.00 or less. All proceeds go to support programming at the library. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk

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