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Saturday, October 18

Golden Gate Grange Craft Fair: A wonderful array of local crafters—fabric and leather bags/pouches, knit hats and scarves, quilted items for the table, candles and crystals, horseshoe and metal art for the home or yard, jewelry, steampunk boxes, burnt wood craft, homemade pickles, goat milk soap and lotions, ceramics, Christmas items, western items, wooden toys, fabric dragons and handmade stuffed animals, glass art, western hats, greeting cards, local author's books, photography, cards, resin art, house decor and more. Bake sale and lunch for sale. Free coffee! Baked goods and lunch available for purchase. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, Golden. 

Friday, October 10

Family Movie Matinee: Bring the kids for free popcorn and a movie as we watch the family friendly film “Bad Guys 2.” 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Blood Drive: Nederland Community Blood Drive on October 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center parking lot at 750 Highway 72, Nederland. Come give a little blood and save a life!

Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12

Kill the Keg Party: Join us for food, fun, and entertainment. Come say goodbye to Roy and Barb. Free buffet til it’s gone. Starts at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at 17268 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Sunday, October 12

Midwest Casserole Potluck: Bring a dish to share and enjoy good hot food with your community while watching Sunday football or playing games. Call Mellisa Toubol at 773-844-8798 for more information. 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Hall located at 31528 Highway 72. 

Saturday, October 18

Children’s Clothing Giveaway: Join us for a community-wide event for you to select free children’s clothing. Choose from many clothing items including winter jackets, footwear, socks, winter hats and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gilpin County Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Monday, October 20 

International Folk Dancing: All ages. Tom Masterson will teach dance beforehand. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. 12 to 2 p.m., Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72, Nederland.

Wednesday, October 22

Low Vision Resource Prevention: Analisa Manzione will join us for lunch and provide a brief overview of the new low vision resources available at the Nederland Library. 12 p.m., Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72, Nederland.

Thursday, October 23

Human Services Fair: If you are looking for support, information, or resources related to human services, look no further! Check out the upcoming Human Services Fair, where you can connect with various organizations and agencies. Representatives from many Peak to Peak agencies and organizations will be present to help you with paperwork, questions on eligibility, and information on services. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 196 West First Street, building two, Nederland. 

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