Friday, October 9

Game Night: Game Night in Coal Creek Canyon is the perfect excuse to gather, laugh, and get a little competitive in the best way. Bring your friends, bring your family, or just bring your favorite game-face and jump into an evening filled with board games, card games, puzzles, and plenty of friendly rivalry.  6:30 to 8:30 p.m., CCCIA Hall, 31528 Highway 72, Golden.

Sunday, October 11

Walk in a Forest Targeted for "Fuel Reduction" Near Gold Hill: On Sunday, October 11 at 2 p.m., Dr. Thomas Veblen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at CU Boulder, and Dr. Karl Ford, environmental scientist, will lead an interpretive walk through a parcel of the Roosevelt National Forest five miles west of Gold Hill, slated for "fuel reduction" by the U.S. Forest Service. On this 2-hour, half mile easy walk, Dr. Veblen and Dr. Ford, two of the leading scientific experts on wildfire and forests in Colorado, will address multiple important questions regarding Colorado's Proposition 137 on the ballot this upcoming election. Sign up and information at bit.ly/walkinforest. 2 to 4 p.m., Gold Hill Road, Gold Hill.

Tuesday, October 13

Wild Bear Storytime: Connect with the natural world, yourself, and your community through children’s stories! Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Nederland Library. Free program for littles and their grownups. See wildbear.org for more information. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72, Nederland.

Wednesday, October 14

Juggling Club: Come learn to juggle (or just come watch the chaos—no pressure). Whether you’re 6 or 86, first-timer or full-on circus kid, there’s a spot for you. Show up, laugh a little, drop a lot of balls; that’s the whole class. 6 to 8 p.m., The Old Gallery, 14863 Highway 7, Allenspark

Friday, October 16 

Cash Mine - 3rd Level Mining, Milling and Gold Ore Microscopy: This gold-silver-telluride mine, located in the Gold Hill Mining District of Boulder County, has a rich history. Placer gold was first discovered in the area in 1859 at Gold Run, whose watershed includes Cash Gulch. The gold-silver-telluride veins were identified much later, with the claim staked in 1872. During the program, you’ll learn more about the mine’s history and the mineralogy of its ores. Space is limited; please register at bit.ly/bocodiscover. 6 to 7 p.m., Nederland Mining Museum, 200 North Bridge Street, Nederland.

Winnie the Pooh Birthday Party: 100 Acres Wood is coming to Nederland Library! Bring a stuffy and drop by to enjoy self-serve party stations. Write and send a special birthday note to Winnie-the-Pooh. At 4 p.m. there will be a short story-time, followed by honey treats, games, crafts, and scavenger hunt. 3:30 to 5 p.m., Nederland Community Library, 200 Highway 72, Nederland.

Trivia Night at Very Nice: Test your knowledge, have some brews, win some prizes! 7 to 9 p.m., Very Nice Brewing Nederland, 26 Highway 119 #7, and Very Nice Brewing Gilpin, 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk. 

Saturday, October 17

Holiday Craft Fair at Golden Gate Grange: Join us for a free cup of coffee and enjoy shopping for a special gift for everyone on your Holiday gift list. Local crafters and artists have been busy creating a wonderful assortment of unique and wonderful items, including home and holiday decor, horseshoe art, jewelry, pottery, homemade pickles, purses, welded metal art, furniture fashioned from pine beetle wood, soaps and lotions, table runners, handmade fabric dragons for your little princess or prince on your list, wooden toys/crafts and much more. Take home delicious homemade baked goods! Lunch will be available...chili, quiche, and grilled cheese sandwiches! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, Golden.

Women Miners: John Kitterage shares information of women miners from the area at Monte Lobo for the final session of the Belvidere Foundation Lecture Series. 7 p.m., 131 Main Street, Central City. 

Fall changes in mountain communities: Join MRS Director Scott Taylor and MRS Graduate Research Assistant Will Anderson for a guided walk at INSTAAR's Mountain Research Station (MRS). We'll be keeping an eye out for the less-frequently observed fall changes in the mountains. The walk starts at 10 a.m. and will last for about 2 hours. We only have space for 20 people. Sign up at bit.ly/MRSsignup. Additional details will be emailed to attendees one week prior to the walk. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Mountain Research Station, 818 County Road 116, Nederland.

CCCIA Oktoberfest: Enjoy an evening of beer, food, music, and games with your Coal Creek Canyon neighbors. Dinner includes bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, pickles, and strudel. Veggie brats are available, and there will be hot dogs for kids. Tickets are $12 for CCCIA members, $15 for non-members, and $8 for kids. We hope to see you there! 5 to 7 p.m., CCCIA Hall, 31528 Highway 72, Golden.

Great American Composers at Lincoln Hills: Celebrate the United States 250th with a concert at Lincoln Hills. This concert, performed by Central City Opera mainstage singers and piano, will include works by American composers. Optional guided tour at 11:30 a.m. $20. Starts at 1 p.m., 255 Pactolus Road, Black Hawk. 

Wednesday, October 21

BVSD showcase: Boulder Valley School District is the place to be! Whether you are new to the area or just curious about what BVSD has to offer, the showcase is a great place to learn all about our schools in one place. 5 to 8 p.m., CU events center, 950 Regent Drive, Boulder. 

Thursday, October 22

Farm to Table Dinner: Join us for a special evening featuring a delicious seasonal meal prepared by Chef Max Silveira. Includes dinner, one wine/beer/mixed drink (or N/A) and live music. Proceeds support the Nederland Farmers Market. 6 to 9 p.m., Nederland General Store, 112 East Second Street. $60

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