Friday, August 8

Family Movie Matinee: Bring the kids for free popcorn and a movie as we watch  “Lilo & Stitch” in the meeting room. Rated PG. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Pet Adoption Event and Fundraiser with Friends of Charlie’s Place: Come to Richman Beer Garden to support Friends of Charlie’s Place. Play pet-themed games to win a prize. All funds raised will support Friends of Charlie’s Place. Free to attend. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Richman Beer Garden located at 100 Richman Street, Black Hawk.

Saturday, August 9

Restoring Wolverines Virtual Workshop: Wolverines are making a comeback to Colorado, and we want you to be part of the conversation! Colorado State University Extension, the Center for Human Carnivore Coexistence, and Defenders of Wildlife are hosting a series of events to explore wolverine ecology, how and why they’re being restored to Colorado, and what it means for our state. RSVP here: https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86AEiF5fAGzJmgS. 10 to 11:30 a.m. 

Allenspark Clean Up Day: This event is for Allenspark residents. Business waste is not accepted at this event. Accepted materials include: mattresses and box springs, electronic waste, scrap metal, block Styrofoam, single stream recycling, and several household hazardous materials including CFC/Freon-containing appliances, oil and latex paint, motor oil, antifreeze, and batteries. No flammables. These materials will be accepted for free and will be diverted from the landfill. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Allenspark Transfer Station located at 14857 Highway 7, Allenspark.

Full Moon Hike: Hike the St. Mary's Glacier trail 3/4 mile to the top, or 1.5 miles round trip, to watch the full moon rise over Yankee Hill. Follow this link for more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/19mJqHUMgP/. Meet at 9000 Fall River Road, Idaho Springs, at 8 p.m..

Coal Creek Canyon Mountain Fest: This year's highlights include live music, an inflatable slide, mountain games, bake-off, silent auction, Chicken Poop Bingo, food trucks, snocones, school tours and lots more!  Free to attend. If you've attended in the past, please be aware that we've chosen a new venue this year in order to accommodate more games and activities. We will be at the JA Coal Creek Canyon K-8 School located at 11719 Ranch Elsie Road, Golden from 12 to 4 p.m..

Saturday and Sunday, August 9 & 10

Free Carousel rides in honor of Mary Wingate: Join us for a weekend of rides, sponsored by the Wingate family. When thinking about what would make her happy, her family knew that it would be making sure everyone has a chance to take a spin on the Carousel of Happiness. Mary was a dear friend of the Carousel and an active community member. 10 to 5 p.m., 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland.

Sunday, August 10

Hike Through A Burned Forest: Join Boulder Public Lands Collaborative on a two-hour, two-mile guided hike through sections of the 2016 Cold Springs Fire in the Roosevelt National Forest just outside of Nederland. Claim your spot by RSVPing to colorado@copubliclands.org. Starts at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, August 13 

Senior Strummers: Join Brent Warren in the Senior Lounge after lunch for a guitar workshop and jam session. 1 p.m., Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72 North, Nederland.

PFAS and Well Water Testing: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Gilpin County Public Health invite you to a public meeting to discuss common well water contaminants, PFAS and your health and reducing your exposure to drinking water contaminants. 6 p.m., Gilpin Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Saturday, August 16

Nederland Summer Concert Series: Bring a chair and a blanket and get comfortable for some music in the park from Bill McKay Band and Dave Watts and Friends. 4 to 7 p.m., 254 Lakeview Drive, Nederland.

Nederland Farmer’s Market: Enjoy a variety of artisan vendors ranging from food to art, alongside some live music in the heart of Nederland! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 80 East Second Street, Nederland. 

Riparian Ecosystems: Join us for a free community walk and talk on riparian systems. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Wild Bear Nature Center, 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland.

Cookies With the Commissioners: Come and chat with your Gilpin County Commissioners and enjoy some delightful sweets! This event will focus on the County budget. 3 to 4 p.m., Community Center Multi-purpose Room, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. 

Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Clothing Swap: Just in time for school! Bring gently used clothing and swap for other gently used clothing. Contact Rai Farrelly for more information at rai.farrelly@gmail.com. 9 to 11 a.m., 31528 Highway 72, Golden. 

Saturday Night Movie: Join us as we watch “Jurassic World: Rebirth.” PG-13. 6 p.m., Gilpin County Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Thursday, August 21

Wild Bear Nature Center Tours: Curious about the future home of Wild Bear Nature Center? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of our new net-positive facility, currently under construction at the gateway to thousands of acres of open space. 4 to 5:30 p.m., 88 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.

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