We’d like to know about interesting events or activities. E-mail items of 125 words or less to couranteditor@evergreenco.com.
March 24
An open house is planned for new water and wastewater treatment equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 2900 Argentine St, Georgetown on March 24 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
March 26
A fund-raiser/benefit for local musician Arnie J. Green will be held on March 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Big Town Hall in Silver Plume. Music will be provided by local musicians Catch Bigger Fish, the County Crows, the Pelican Divas, Tommy Ventura, and Arnie J. Green. Food will be provided by Mangia Restaurant, Two Brothers Deli, Buffalo Bar and Restaurant, and Java Mountain Roasters. All proceeds go to Green for medical expenses.
March 29
Storytime Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies will be held on March 29 at the at the Idaho Springs Library from 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come celebrate National Nutrition Month with stories, recipes, and healthy snacks. For more info please contact Stephanie at 303-478-1795.
April 1
Family Health Drive-Thru from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Community Resource Center in Idaho Springs. No need to get out of your car for this health stop. Drive through the parking lot at the Community Resource Center in Idaho Springs and get your pet vaccinated for Rabies free. Get free vaccinations for your kids, get your child car seat safety-checked and make a smoke-free auto pledge. Dogs must be leashed. For information call 303-567-3144.
April 2 and 3
Free Hunter Education Class at Clear Creek County High School. Contact Ty Petersburg to register 303-291-7123 or ty.petersburg@state.co.us.
April 8
Friends of The John Tomay Library annual meeting will be held on April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Community Center. Leon Joseph Littlebird will be appearing.
May 7 and 8
Friends of Charlie’s Place is hosting their semi-annual Spring Garage Sale. The event will be held on May 7 and May 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Georgetown at 1410/1406 Argentine Street(Between Peak One Realty/Clear Creek Technical Svcs & Georgetown Liquors).
ONGOING
Open enrollment for Clear Creek schools: Families who wish to enroll their children in a school other than their neighborhood school have the option of participating in Clear Creek County Schools’ choice enrollment process for the 2011-12 school year. Clear Creek County Schools offer free all-day kindergarten, middle school sports, an international baccalaureate program at King-Murphy Elementary, honors programs at the middle school and honors and AP classes at the high school, plus small class sizes in all schools. Students will be accepted on a space-available basis. Contact Carlson Elementary in Idaho Springs at 303-567-4431, King-Murphy Elementary in the Evergreen area at 303-670-0005 and Clear Creek Middle/High Schools on Floyd Hill at 303-679-4600 for further information or to schedule a visit.
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at the John Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown. Parents and grandparents, bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the library for preschool fun and stories. Preschool story time entails fun and socialization.
Toy Library: Recycle your toys and used sports equipment. Drop-off at Community Resource Center,1531 Colorado Blvd. in Idaho Springs or arrange for pick up by calling Stephanie Brown, Health Advocate at 303-478-1795. Sponsored by Clear Creek Public and Environmental Health.
FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO is held at the Senior Center in Idaho Springs across from Tommyknockers (14th and Miner streets). $10 per player at the door, additional game cards $1 each. Doors open at 6 p.m.; games start at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit STI, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
UNITED STRENGTH AL-ANON FAMILY group provides help, understanding and anonymity for friends and family of alcoholics and addicts. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the white house at 1422 Colorado Blvd. in Idaho Springs next to the United Church. For more information, call Cheryl at 303-567-4623 or Mary Ann at 303-567-0885.
FREE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS are offered to those 18 and older by Colorado Heart Healthy Solutions and Clear Creek Public Health. Cholesterol screenings, diabetes check, cardiac assessment, education, navigation, referrals and resources are offered from 8 to 11 a.m. every Monday or by appointment. Allow 30 minutes for the screening. For more information, call Carolyn Kennedy at 720-837-8343.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for the Project Support Senior Center Thrift Shoppe and Warehouse. Call 303-567-2382, or stop at 1402 Miner St. in Idaho Springs.
PRAY FOR CITY PROSPERITY in Idaho Springs meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Wildfire Restaurant. For more information, call 720-276-7634.
GRIEF GROUP: Have you recently experienced a loss? The group meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday at the Clear
Creek County Metropolitan Recreation Center. For more information, call 303-679-2426.
COLUMBINE GARDEN CLUB meets the second Thursday of the month at noon at the Elks Lodge.
MILL CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Dumont School House.
NARCOTICS GROUP IN EVERGREEN meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturdays at 3757 Ponderosa Drive across from Evergreen Safeway.
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: The Clear Creek County Advocates offer support groups to children, men and women who are victims of domestic violence. These groups meet once a week and are free. For more information, call 303-679-2426.
A BLUEGRASS JAM, Bluegrass at the Buff, takes place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Buffalo Restaurant in downtown Idaho Springs. Never jammed or played with others before? This will be a great environment to learn. For information, call 303-567-2729 or e-mail eric@steelemedia.com.
CLEAR CREEK ROCK HOUSE TEEN CENTER offers Monday night Bible study at 6 p.m.; on Tuesdays, learn Spanish at 12:15 p.m.; Wednesday at 4 p.m. is a 12-step program. Wednesday night has open mic at 6 p.m. On Thursdays at 4 p.m., learn Spanish; Friday night movies are at 6 p.m. The Rock House is open from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.