June 23
The Creek at the Peak Downriver Race will be run through class 4 whitewater on Clear Creek from Lawson to Idaho Springs. For registration and more information, visit http://www
.creekatthepeak.com. Competition ends at Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park.
June 23
Slacker Half Marathon: The highest downhill half-marathon in the country and possibly the highest downhill 4-mile run is set for June 30. For information, call 303-519-0357 or 303-679-2312.
June 30
Empire’s Frog Rodeo: Entry is $1 per person or $3 per family. Frogs for the races are $5 each, available for purchase at the Reptilian Paradise booth. A parade will be at 10:30 a.m., followed by the rodeo at noon. For more information, visit www.empirefrogrodeo.com.
July 4
Fireworks: The Idaho Springs fireworks display will be over Bridal Veil Falls and the Tayler Water Wheel after dusk.
July Fourth Parade: The July Fourth Parade and 5K race will be held in Georgetown, with a barbecue and fireworks at dusk.
July 7
Clear Creek RapidGrass will be held at the baseball fields in Idaho Springs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Clear Creek RapidGrass is a nonprofit, locally grown, locally supported music festival to showcase acoustic talent throughout the Denver area. Call 303-519-2492 for more information or e-mail clearcreekrapidgrass@gmail.com.
July 14
Mt. Evans Home Health and Hospice is looking for volunteers for the July 14 and 15 Triple Bypass. To volunteer, contact Barre McKee at 303-674-6400.
July 21
The Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb will head up Highway 103 and Highway 5, then return to Idaho Springs. The event stages at Clear Creek Middle School. For information, contact David Newcomer at 303-579-4847 or dnewcomer@mac.com.
July 21
Georgetown House and Garden Tour: Blossoms and Boudoirs. Scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ONGOING
Have Your Children Tested for Lead PoisoninG: Free blood lead testing by Clear Creek Public Health nurses for children six years and under. Walk-ins are accepted every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Community Resource Center at 1531 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs. For more information, call 303-567-3144.
VFW Post 4121 meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Springs.
THE AMERICAN LEGION will meet at the Idaho Springs Elks Club the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
CASA seeks volunteers: Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is looking for volunteers to advocate for children who are victims of child abuse or neglect. Volunteer advocates are appointed by the courts to help in finding these children safe, permanent homes. A new training session begins on April 24 and will run until May 5. For further information, contact Colleen Bergman at 970-513-9390.
Friends of Charlie’s Place is offering free spays and neuters for family pets. To qualify, you must be a resident of Clear Creek/Gilpin County or have run in one of the Slacker Races. The Slacker Race donated the funds to the program, and the offer of free spays and neuters will last as long as the funds do. For more information, contact Donna Gee at 303-668-0924 or Laurie Phenix at 303-907-7084.
COLUMBINE GARDEN CLUB meets the second Thursday of the month at noon at the Elks Lodge.
Adult Drop-in Sports: The Clear Creek Metro Recreation District offers free drop-in adult volleyball and basketball. For more information, call 303-567-4822.
• Volleyball: Monday nights, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Carlson Elementary School.
• Basketball: Wednesday nights, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Clear Creek Administration Building Gym in Idaho Springs.
Idaho Springs is seeking interested people to serve on the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Review Commission and Variance Board of Adjustments. Contact City Hall at 303-567-4421 for further information
Public Health Toy Library: The toy library is open on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Community Resource Center, 1531 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs. Call 303-478-1795 for information.
Storytime at the Idaho Springs Library: Join other parents, infants, toddlers and preschoolers in this fun social time with books and crafts, Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
Games Night at the Library: Every second Friday evening of the month at the Idaho Springs Public Library, 4 to 6 p.m. and every fourth Friday evening of the month in Georgetown from 4 to 6 p.m.
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at the John Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown. Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the library for preschool fun and stories. Preschool story time entails fun and socialization. Bingo /Blingo is held every Friday at the new location, 320 Highway 103, Suite 102A — at the south end of the school district building. Doors open at 6 p.m., games at 6:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 kids. Details and map at www.stabletech.org. 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 6:45 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 being 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, please 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 the loss of a family member or loved one? A grief group meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday at the Clear Creek County Metropolitan Recreation Center. For additional information, please call 303-679-2426.
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.