Dec. 13
A community blood drive will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Clear Creek High School, 185 Beaver Creek Canyon Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Nancy Spletzer at 303-679-4621 or e-mail
nancy.spletzer@ccsdre1.org.
Dec. 14
The Clear Creek Library District and the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District are working together to bring 30 kids to the premiere of “The Hobbit” movie. Tickets cost $5 and include a ride to Denver. Register early at either the Georgetown or Idaho Springs libraries or the Rec Center.
Dec. 15
The 41st annual Christmas at the Hamill House is on Dec. 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 305 Argentine St. in Georgetown. Join us for a memorable Christmas reception in classic Victorian style. The event is $60 for members and $75 for non-members.
ONGOING
Luckylure Holiday Activity Center in Evergreen is offering free Christmas trees to foothills families who have been impacted by the bad economy and to families with someone in the military. This is the 11th year for the give-away. Luckylure is at 5231 Highway 73 at Brook Forest Road in Evergreen. For more information, call 303-674-5777.
The Clear Creek Rock House meets on Tuesdays after school. The mentoring group pairs sixth- through 12th-graders with a one-on-one mentor. This is a year-long commitment on Tuesdays, and we require a background check. We are looking for adults who want to make a difference in the life of a child, and have fun doing it.
We bowl, ski, hike, swim and do social and service events. Please call Cheryl at 303-519-0144 or Lisa at 303-569-3107 for information.
THE AMERICAN LEGION will meet at the Idaho Springs Elks Club the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
STORY TIME 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.
COLUMBINE GARDEN CLUB meets the second Thursday of the month at noon at the Elks Lodge.
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.
GAMES NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY: 4 to 6 p.m. every second Friday of the month at the Idaho Springs Public Library and every fourth Friday evening of the month in Georgetown.
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.
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.
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.