Friday, April 3

A Night for the Body, Mind and Spirit: Come support the Nederland Food Pantry while supporting your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. There will be tarot readers, astrologers, reiki practitioners, energy healers, and several local wellness booths! Custom tea blends and food will be available. 5 to 9 p.m., Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72, Nederland.

Waffle Storytime: Come for a story, stay for a waffle! Delicious homemade Belgian waffles made on site. Donate to the library and enjoy a yummy sweet treat with a story and play time. 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. at the Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72. 

Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5

Laurence Delaney 3 Year Celebration: Celebrating 3 years of Lolo's Atelier on 1st street! Come enjoy special offers and a raffle all weekend. There will be a reception on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Located at 25 East 1st Street, Nederland. 

Saturday, April 4

Free Community Egg Hunt: Join the JA CCC PTO for their first annual egg hunt and enjoy an all ages egg hunt, delicious scones from Two Birds One Scone, and free hot cocoa! 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 11719 Ranch Elsie Road, Golden.

Psychopath Hotdog Alley Hot Dog Challenge: Join us for an ultimate hot dog time at Eldora Ski Resort! This is an endurance challenge where hot doggers ski down Psychopath (conditions permitting), collect and eat a hot dog before exiting Hotdog Alley, then lap via Alpenglow and do it all over again. Register at https://store.eldora.com/l/public/p/psychopath-hotdog-challenge. $10 registration fee. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2861 Eldora Ski Road, Nederland.

Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner: Supporting the Gilpin County Education Foundation. The keynote speaker of the night is Katura Atherton, who is a Gilpin Alumna, a basketball and volleyball coach, and GCEF scholarship recipient. For ticket information, visit https://gilpineducationfoundation.org. 6 to 9 p.m. at Monarch Casino, located at 488 Main Street, Black Hawk. 

Sunday, April 5

Poetry + Yoga: Join poet laureate Karen Auvinen and Angie Samedi for a class that blends movement with seasonal and inspirational poems to guide you towards deeper awareness in your practice. Please register at https://www.tadasanamountainyoga.com/. 9 a.m. on the second floor of Hub Ned, 80 Big Springs Drive #202, Nederland.

Eldora Egg Hunt 2026: Find over 20 golden eggs hidden around the resort, each one with a special prize! More information at https://www.eldora.com/activities-amenities/events/all-events/egghunt-2026/ . 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2861 Eldora Ski Road, Nederland.

Very Nice Egg Hunt: Ride the Carousel and shop Mountain Man and The Vault while the kiddos pick up treats at each stop! If parents get each stop marked on the map, they can be entered for a chance to win an adult Easter basket from Very Nice Brewery. Maps can be picked up at each location or you can use the ad from this issue on page 3. 12 to 2 p.m. at The Vault, located at 26 Peak to Peak Highway, Nederland. 

Tuesday, April 7

Peaceful Community Safety and Defense: Learn how to protect yourself and your community with John Pineau. For questions, you can call John at 303-440-4444. Starts at 6:30 p.m. at Very Nice Gilpin, located at 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk. 

Friday, April 10

Family Movie Matinee: Bring the kids for free popcorn and a movie as we watch the family-friendly film "Goat" in the meeting room.  PG. 1hour 40minutes. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Free Build! with LEGO: Drop by, create, and have fun with Lego, Duplo, and Knex! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided. LEGO bricks and creations will remain in the library after each program. 1 to 4 p.m. Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Saturday, April 11

The Wisdom of Spring Herbs: Plant Allies for cleansing, nourishment, and renewal. Learn about the benefits of spring herbs in a hands-on class led by Pamela Dumont of Earth Star Minerals & Botanicals and create multiple herbal recipes to take home and enjoy. For more information visit https://www.earthstarmineralsandbotanicals.com/events-markets . 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association, 31528 Highway 72, Golden.

Sunday, April 12

Hot Topics in Mountain Land Management: Join specialists from Boulder County's CSU Extension as they talk about various land management topics including: Fire-wise landscaping, the Mountain Pine Beetle, and biochar. 1 to 5 p.m. Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Annual Chili Cook-Off: Come enjoy some delicious chili and raise funds for the Gilpin and Nederland fire departments! $3/bowl of chili and $6/chili dog. All proceeds benefit the fire departments. 2 to 5 p.m., Very Nice Brewing Company, 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk.

Thursday, April 16

Art at the Center Opening Reception: This long-running exhibition celebrates the creativity of our mountain community and offers artists a wonderful opportunity to share their work with both locals and visitors over several months. Our opening reception is also our much-loved Annual Demo Show—a lively, hands-on evening with live artist demonstrations and informal workshops throughout the space. 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center located at 750 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Trivia Night: Enjoy a night of trivia and drinks in support of the Nederland Food Pantry and win fun prizes! 6:30 to 8 p.m., Busey Brews, 70 East 1st Street, Nederland.

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