Friday through Sunday, July 11-13

Gilpin County Fair: Live music, local vendors, food, rides, and games that make this mountain fair a can’t-miss summer tradition. Whether you're competing in cornhole, cheering at the rodeo, or just soaking in the good vibes, we’ll see you at the fair!

Friday, Noon  to 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 to 6 p.m., Sunday, 9 to 4 p.m. Gilpin County Fairgrounds,

230 Norton Drive, Black Hawk.

Saturday, July 12

Tie-Dye Party: Stop by to tie-dye a book tote while supplies last, or bring your own shirt or gear to tie-dye! This will be an outdoor event, weather permitting. This will be messy! Old clothes advised! 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72 North, Nederland.

Colorado Legal Services Focus Group: We want to hear from you about what kinds of civil (non-criminal) legal problems you and other low-income community members are facing in Boulder County. Your input can help our team at Colorado Legal Services adjust the services we offer to meet the most important legal needs our community is facing. 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72 North, Nederland. 

Sunday, July 13

Performing Arts Night: Calling all poets, songwriters, musicians, comics, magicians, dancers, and writers. Showcase your talents and passions outdoors in the Reading Garden. Performers can take 5 to 10 minutes each. Please email nederlandlibrary@nedlib.org for more information. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72 North, Nederland.

Tuesday, July 15

Philosophy Club: We will follow up with Kevin Kelly's What Technology Wants and value theory. What kind of a society do we want to live in, with what kind of values and adoption of AI and accelerating technology? Readings: What Technology Wants, chapters 10 and 12. Chapter 11, if you want to read the whole section on "Choices." 5 to 7 p.m.,  Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72 North, Nederland.

Wednesday, July 16

Skins & Skulls: Ever wonder what it would feel like to pet the wildlife? This is a chance to do it in a way that is safe for you and the wildlife. Explore a variety of fur and skulls of Colorado’s native animals. 10 to 11 a.m., Gilpin County Library Meeting Room, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

NICE Talk: Timberline Fire will present on home and wildfire safety. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Very Nice Brewing Company, Gilpin Tap Room, 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk.

Call of the Pika: Join population biologist Chris Ray for a fascinating talk on the American pika at the MRS summer seminar series. 7 to 8 p.m. at 818 County Road 116, Nederland. 

Saturday, July 19

Skywatchers: Astronomy & telescope group. Everyone is welcome. Contact Barbara & Leonard David at 303-494-7677. Meet at the Coal Creek Canyon Community Center, 31528 Highway 72, Golden.

CCCIA Blood Drive: Seasonal blood drive sponsored by Vitalant. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Coal Creek Canyon Community Center, 31528 Highway 72, Golden.

After Hours in the Stacks: This month we'll start the night off with a Mario Kart Competition and stay for a showing of “Talladega Nights” (PG-13). Competition starts at 4:30 p.m. The movie starts at 6 p.m. Pizza and snacks are provided. Ages 11 to 19 only! No parents or younger siblings allowed. Registration is recommended but not required. Find registration details at https://www.gilpinlibrary.org/ .

4:30 to 8 p.m., Gilpin County Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Sunday, July 20 

Party in the Peaks: Live music, market vendors, local food trucks, craft brews, cocktails and wines. It’s the perfect mix of mountain vibes, great tunes and community fun. Music by Deadphish Orchestra, River Spell, and Andy Reiner. 10 to 4 p.m., 80 East 2nd Street, Nederland.

Gilpin Grateful Acres Volunteer Round-Up: The barn is done and we are hosting a meet and greet and volunteer round up. We will be organizing volunteer opportunities ranging from event coordinators and social media managers to log wall builders and goat walkers. We will have some yard games available but you are welcome to bring chairs, instruments, games, yard games, picnic lunches, drinks, etc. No grills, dogs or other animals. Noon to 4 p.m., 32 Elk Meadow Lane, Black Hawk.

Movie Night at The Old Gallery: We will be featuring “Zootopia” (PG). Popcorn is free. Enjoy this special family movie night. 6:30 p.m., The Old Gallery, 14863 Colorado Highway 7, Allenspark.

Tuesday, July 22 

Recycling Made Easy by PaintCare: Households and businesses can drop off unused paint for recycling or pick up leftover paint in good condition on July 22 in Black Hawk. 1 to 5 p.m. at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds Parking Lot, 230 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. 

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