Friday, November 15

Children’s Storytime: Stories! Song! Movement! Music! Play! Every Friday morning from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. we hold storytimes for ages 0 to 4 years old. From 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. we read books, sing songs, learn some ASL, and get the wiggles out! From 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. we have free play, bring out the toys and bubbles and get to know other kids, parents and caregivers. Meet in the Community Room at the Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72. 

Friends of the Library Bake Sale: Throughout the holiday season, the Friends of the Library will be conducting several bake sales to help raise funds to support programs such as the performance by the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Visit the Gilpin County Public Library, located at 15131 Highway 119, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a variety of homemade baked goods for sale. 

Full Moon Hike and White Elephant: Meeting at Foothills Trailhead at 7 p.m. to walk the Hogback Ridge Trail and have a fun white elephant gift exchange! For more information about the hike and what you’ll need call or text Ella Wren Running-rabbit at 720-412-8826 or you can email her at vagabondhikersclub@gmail.com. Please RSVP with this number or email as well!

Saturday, November 16

CCCIA Holiday Market: One stop holiday shopping! 17 fabulous vendors, plus lunch by Canyon Coffee and chair massages by Shelly Peters-Schaller. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 31529 Highway 72. 

Sunday, November 17

Nederland Community Thanksgiving Potluck: Come enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal with your community while enjoying some live music. Turkey, potatoes, and stuffing provided. Bring a side dish if you can. This non-profit event is totally volunteer run as well as zero waste, so bring your own utensils and plates! Suggested donation of $5 directly supports future community events. 12 to 3 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center located at 750 Peak to Peak Highway. 

Monday, November 18

Nederland Writers: Bring something you are working on to share and get feedback on or join the group to listen in and hone your skills. Area writers gather at Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72 every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit https://nederland.libcal.com.

The Mountain Meditation Circle: A free and open group that has been meeting every Monday evening at 6 p.m. for the last four years at 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 at wittalisa@gmail.com or call her at 847-890-5262.

Meditation and Mindfulness: Practice meditation, explore readings, and join discussions in this free program at Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72 every Monday at 5:30 p.m. No meditation experience necessary! Please email Eric at davis.eric.alan@gmail.com with any questions.

Tuesday, November 19

Wild Bear Story Time: We will read books, sing songs, play, and move together, all while fostering early ecological literacy. Join us for fun, friends and community! 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 20 Lakeview Drive in Nederland. 

Philosophy Club: Philosophy Club meets the second-to-last Tuesday of every month from 5:15 to 7 p.m at the Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72. We welcome newcomers and suggestions for future study. 

HCA Thanksgiving Potluck: High Country Auxiliary will provide the turkey and ham. Please let us know if you are coming and what you are bringing but please feel welcome whether you can bring anything or not! Sign up through the link provided on our Facebook page or email us at HCA80422@gmail.com. Starts at 6 p.m. at the Peak Observatory, located at 19126 Highway 119.

Wednesday, November 20

Lunch Hour Book Discussion: November's book is Ariel Lawhorn's The Frozen River. From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Helene comes a gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who found herself at the center of a murder trial. Copies will be available at the Circulation desk. Please contact Jen Matthews at jmatthews@gilpincounty.org with any questions about this book club. 12 to 1 p.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119. 

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