Feb. 10, 11
The Carlson Elementary School book fair is on: Feb. 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Feb. 10 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit the Book Fair online at bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/carlsonelementaryschool5.
Feb. 10, 17, 24
Create a fingerless mitt at a fingerless mitt crochet class from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 10, 17 and 24 at the Georgetown Heritage Center, 809 Taos St. You will learn the FSC foundation stitch and how to crochet through back loops only. Barbara Douglass teaches fiber arts in the Evergreen area. Cost is $30. For more information and to register, visit GeorgetownHeritageCenter.org.
FEB. 10, 27
Volunteer snow rangers with the Clear Creek Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests are gearing up for their fourth season on the mountain at Loveland Ski Area. Volunteer snow rangers offer programs at 1:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday and at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. last Saturday of each month through April. Additional dates are March 9 and 25, and April 13 and 30. They lead visitors on a ski/snowboard tour along intermediate runs from the Ptarmigan Roost Warming Hut to the base of Tango Road. Participants learn about mountain ecology and some unique bits of local history at stops along the way.
To take part in a one-hour presentation, simply show up at the Ptarmigan Roost Warming Hut on time for a scheduled program:
Feb. 12
Fire and Desire, a pre-Valentine’s Day event, will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the Vintage Moose in Idaho Springs. DJ music will be provided by D-Double-J. Proceeds benefit Friends of Charlie’s Place.
Feb. 13
Learn about the largest moon of Saturn, Titan, at a stargazing party from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Georgetown Heritage Center, 809 Taos St. Thirty-minute sessions for Art Station Titan to learn the technique of scientific illustration are available. Naomi Pequette from the Museum of Nature and Science will be teaching the children. Cost is $5. For more information or to register, visit GeorgetownHeritageCenter.org.
Feb. 14
The second annual skate the lake event at St. Mary’s Glacier is on Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. with a potluck at Alice School House afterwards. The event will include a bonfire, bring any firewood you can spare.
Feb. 19
Devil’s Gate History Club of Historic Georgetown, Inc, presents “A Few of My Favorite 19th Century Coroner’s Inquests” by Christine Bradley, on Friday evening, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Georgetown Community Center, 613 6th Street, Georgetown. This event is free and open to the public.
FEB. 26
Learn about climbing Mount Everest at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the Georgetown Heritage Center, 809 Taos St.. Ken Frick will discuss being a member of the 1989 American Everest expedition. For more information and to register, visit GeorgetownHeritageCenter.org.
FEB. 29
Learn about home energy efficiency at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, at the Georgetown Heritage Center, 809 Taos St.. Cary Weiner, CSU Extension energy specialist, will discuss how to assess a home’s energy use, how to make simple energy improvements that will save money and reduce the environmental impact. Cost is $5. For more information and to register, visit GeorgetownHeritageCenter.org.
UPCOMING AND ONGOING
Adult Drop-In Basketball on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clear Creek School District Office gym (former middle school). This is a free event.
CASA is seeking Clear Creek volunteers: CASA of the Continental Divide is accepting applications from Clear Creek-area residents who are interested in becoming court-appointed special advocates. The training course spans 30 hours and teaches participants how to advocate for abused and neglected children in their community. For more information, visit www.mtncasa.org or call 970-513-9390.
A RELAPSE PREVENTION group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Awareness Counseling Center, 217 16th St., Idaho Springs. Awareness Counseling Center is licensed by the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health to provide drug and alcohol treatment, relapse prevention and DUI classes. Call 303-349-5114 for further information.
CLEAR CREEK ADDICTION AND RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP: People with any addictive behaviors are welcome. Meetings are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Idaho Springs, 100 Colorado Blvd. Contact Joel for more information at 720-551-2831.
VFW POST 4121 meets the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Springs.
FREE CARDIOVASCULAR RISK ASSESSMENT for residents 18 years and older. Call Carolyn Kennedy at 720-837-8343 for an appointment and information. Sponsored by Heart Healthy Solutions and Clear Creek Public/Environmental Health.
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 St. Paul’s Catholic Church Annex, 1702 Placer (17th and Colorado Boulevard). For more information, call Tammy at 303-503-7344 or Linda Rae at 303-519-0206.