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NEDERLAND - In our close-knit community, we share the goal of raising resilient children. Our collective experiences and the knowledge from neuroscience remind us that children thrive when they feel seen, soothed, safe, and secure with caring...

Spooktacular nights in Central

CENTRAL CITY – Central City became a haunted Victorian village on October 19, 2024, as families gathered for the first-ever Spooktacular event. The historic streets were filled with witches, ghouls, and colorful characters, bringing a spooky yet fun atmosphere to the mountain town.

ALLENSPARK - On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Boulder County’s Zero Waste team hosted a meeting at The Old Gallery in Allenspark. Presenters included Zero Waste Program Manager Michal Duffy, Chandra Valenza, Derek Kinch, and Scott Touminen. The...

Gilpin Library pumpkin decorating contest

GILPIN COUNTY - ‘Tis the season to decorate your house with pumpkins and gourds. To make the decor unique, the Gilpin County Public Library is hosting a pumpkin decorating contest. The contest started on October 1 and will run until October...

Central’s Creepy Crawl nails it!

CENTRAL CITY – There’s something spooky about Central City at night, especially when you’re in a group of people winding through dimly lit streets, hearing tales of terror and tragedy. On October 12, 2024, at precisely 6:30 p.m., I embarked on the...

Nederland Area Seniors

October 2 - Sit and Stretch Yoga, 11 -11:30 a.m. in the Senior Lounge located at the Nederland Community Center. October 2 - Lunch: Breaded pork chop with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, broiled half tomato, apple October 9 - Sit and Stretch...

Gilpin County Seniors

October 18 - Free Senior Fit class 11 a.m., Lunch 12:15 p.m., Free Bingo October 21 - Free Senior Fit class 11 a.m. October 23 - Free Senior Fit class 11 a.m., Lunch 12:15 p.m., Free Bingo October 24 - Grocery shopping at Bergen Park...

Did someone say chili?

NEDERLAND – When I think of chili, I question the meat-to-bean ratio and whether I really need to attend that yoga class later. Despite any apprehensions, I love a good chili with all the accoutrements – sour cream, onions, corn chips, shredded...

NEDERLAND - Residents from throughout the Peak to Peak community came together Thursday, October 3 to help feed the hungry around the world. More than 50 adults, kids, teenagers, and seniors worked together in the TEENS, Inc. gym to package 10,000...

The wind was at odds with vendors’ tents, but that did not stop the fun at the final Gilpin County Holistic Homestead Farmers Market on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Held at the Gilpin County Community Center, the Homestead Farmers Market featured an...

With eleven 19th-century cemeteries and a reputation as one of Colorado’s most haunted towns, it’s no surprise that Central City is embracing its ghostly heritage with the first-ever Halloween Spooktacular. 

Pumpkin patch delight in Central City

On October 5 and 6, 2024, Main Street Central City hosted some fall fun with its annual Pumpkin Patch event on Levit Street, located between Gregory and Lawrence Streets. The event transformed an old stone building front into a spooky,...

Calvary Chapel channels community spirit

NEDERLAND - The Calvary Chapel Annual Harvest Festival took place on a breezy Saturday afternoon in the midst of a busy peeping season. The event, organized by members of the contemporary church, included kids games, baked goods, local art and...

Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a fourth meeting on October 3, 2024, on the statusof cleaning up the Central City-Clear Creek...

PEAK TO PEAK - Colorado’s picturesque mountains, rolling prairies, and pine forests are beautiful. However, underneath all that beauty, they conceal a hidden—and potentially deadly—hazard: abandoned mines. According to a memo, the Colorado...

The Gilpin County Community Center was buzzing with energy as about 50 locals came together for a festive fundraiser/dance party …

Nederland Food Pantry moves house

There’s a lot on the horizon for the Nederland Food Pantry (NFP). The pantry, Community Gardens, and the Clothing Closet – while the community that they serve has grown, they have also seen their …

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