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Whew.. this paper has been amazing. This week you will see more design by Joyce Robinson and a lot less by me. This is a process. While I wrapped the paper on Tuesday night, Joyce had completed over ninety percent of it before that. I simply filled in holes and inserted the last few stories. This week our work has […]

Coal Creek Canyon celebrates Mardi Gras



The Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association (CCCIA) hosted a Mardi Gras celebration on February 17, 2024. Admission to the hall was free, and there were a la carte menu items to purchase. True to New Orleans Mardi Gras style, there was gumbo over rice, red beans with hot Louisiana andouille sausage, king cake, made-to-order beignets, and Cafe Du Monde coffee. […]

Nederland partners with CarShare



The Board of Trustees and Sustainability Advisory Board of the Town of Nederland are thrilled to announce a partnership with CarShare to introduce a community vehicle initiative as part of the 2024 budget. This innovative collaboration reflects the Town’s commitment to sustainability and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. Colorado CarShare, a non-profit organization operating over 60-shared vehicles […]

Nederland prepares to celebrate 150 years



For most of us, Saturday, February 10, 2024, went by like any other day. While Nederland residents prepared for Super Bowl parties and went shopping for their significant others for Valentine’s Day, the 150th anniversary of the Town of Nederland’s official incorporation quietly went by like any other day. But there are those working diligently behind the curtain to plan […]

Author Spotlight: At the height of the Vietnam War with Jim Drevescraft



During the mid-20th century, the Vietnam War pitted the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. According to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), approximately 2.7 million American men and women served during the 20-year war. The Vietnam War began in November 1955. By April 1975, communist forces seized control of South Vietnam, […]

Gilpin County Seniors

February 15 – Grocery shopping at Bergen Park Walmart February 16 – Free Senior Fit exercise class at 11 a.m., Lunch at 12:15 p.m., Free Bingo February 19 – Closed, Happy Presidents Day! February 21 – Free Senior Fit exercise class at 11 a.m., Lunch at 12:15 p.m., Birthday Party! February 22 – Grocery shopping Bergen Park Walmart February 23 […]

Nederland Area Seniors

February 21 – Breaded pork chop with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, apples February 28 – Cheese stuffed chicken, baked potato, sour cream, asparagus, pears. February 28 – Purple Art event, an art class for seniors! Suggested donation $5. Lunch is served at noon. (Yoga 11 – 11:30 a.m.) RSVP 303-258-0799. Suggested donation per meal is $5. Our Senior Lounge […]

What’s happening at Gilpin Parks & Rec

250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk gilpincounty.colorado.gov 303-582-1453 Pool Hours – WINTER *Please call to confirm prior to coming *Now closed on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday* Monday and Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (closed 12 – 4:30 p.m.) 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Building Hours *Now closed on Sunday, […]

Good food and great fellowship



On Saturday, February 10, at 6 p.m. Whispering Pines Church in Coal Creek Canyon hosted a valentine’s banquet. The night was one of excellent food and fellowship. This was the church’s third year hosting the banquet. All attending had praise for the banquet and the hands who prepared it. Christina Bowen commented that the outcome was fantastic, and without the […]

CCEDC hosts inaugural Rural Resiliency Mixer



The inaugural Rural Resiliency Mixer, hosted by the Clear Creek Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), saw a gathering of local Clear Creek and Gilpin County business owners, officials, and community members at the Club Hotel in Idaho Springs on February 8, 2024. President Lindsay Valdez took the stage to address attendees, highlighting the organization’s commitment to fostering economic growth and stability […]


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