July 11
Adult Coed Softball League is on Thursday nights starting July 11 and ending Aug. 29 at the Idaho Springs Ball Fields. Ages 18 and over, $300 per team. There is a mandatory managers meeting July 10 at 6 p.m. at the Buffalo Restaurant in Idaho Springs. For more information or to sign up, stop by the Clear Creek Rec Center or call 303-567-4822.
July 12
Members and guests of the Idaho Springs Historical Society are invited to a morning at the Colorado Governor’s Mansion in Denver. Private tour guides will highlight the eight first families who made the mansion home, and share the tales of the famous visitors, fabulous furnishings, antiques, and the history. A Guide Out West, based in Idaho Springs, is sponsoring this event as a fund-raiser for the Idaho Springs Historical Society. The event, scheduled for July 12, includes a behind-the-scenes visit to the residence and grounds, an elegant morning tea presented by award-winning chefs, a walking tour of the new History Colorado Museum, and a narrated city tour of Denver via motorcoach. Space is limited and open to adults and seniors. This event includes transportation from the Idaho Springs Visitor Center. The cost is $71 per person and is limited to adults and seniors. Proceeds will be donated to the Historic Preservation Fund and the Idaho Springs Historical Society. Tickets may be obtained by mailing a check to A Guide Out West, P.O. Box 418, Idaho Springs, CO 80452. Credit cards are also accepted through A Guide Out West. For more information, contact 720-841-8615.
July 21
A free barbecue picnic and music event will be on July 21 at 5 p.m. in the town park in Empire. This event is sponsored by Clear Creek Neighborhood, which is part of Lookout Mountain Community Church in Golden and The Neighborhood Church in Littleton.
July 22-26
Clear Creek Metro Recreation District is bringing back the British soccer camp, the No. 1 soccer camp in the United State and Canada, again this summer. Camp is for boys and girls ages 4-14 and takes place at the Idaho Springs Ball Fields. For more information or to register, visit www
.challengersports.com or www.clear
creekrecreation.com
Aug. 1
Clear Creek 4-H is hosting an outdoors adventure for students 8-18 on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children 8-10 must have an adult to accompany them during the day. The location for this free event has not yet been identified. For more information, contact Christine Crouse at 303-679-2424.
Aug. 3
St. Mary’s Glacier Fest 5k hill climb is on Aug. 3 at Silver Lake and at the Alice School House. The event will have music, tours, gold panning, vendors, a car show and more. Athlete registration is between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. for information go to www
.glacierfest.com.
ONGOING
The Clear Creek Veterans Coalition is looking for members. The coalition is a local organization that works with the public, government, nonprofits and citizen’s groups to help veterans in meaningful and dignified ways. All veterans are welcome to join regardless of their background, experience, or period of service. Please join us on the first Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Elks Lodge in Idaho Springs. This engaging group has lots of energy, and we don’t collect dues or ask people to do fundraising. All we ask is that you bring an open mind and a commitment to our mission. To be part of something very meaningful and rewarding, please call 303-681-4410 or email intrepid.clark@live.com.
The Clear Creek Veterans Coalition is also looking for volunteer drivers. Anyone interested can call county veterans services officer Richard Winfrey at 303-670-7543.
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 opportunity for private parties to purchase former Bureau of Land Management lands from Clear Creek County will close forever in 2015. Until May of 2015 the county is allowed to sell certain parcels of land to private parties. For information visit www.co.clear-creek.co.us.
THE AMERICAN LEGION will meet at the Idaho Springs Elks Club the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.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.
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.
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 new location at St. Paul’s Catholic Church Annex, 1702 Placer (17th and Colorado Blvd.). For more information, call Mary Ann at 303-929-3969 or Tammy at 303-503-7344.
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.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: A Parkinson’s support group in Evergreen and surrounding areas meets on the third Wednesday of most months from noon to 3 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Village, 1274 County Road 65 across from the Bergen Park RTD lot. For more information and activates planned, contact Marilyn at jplmr@comcast.net or call 303-674-7520.
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: Mt. Evans Home Health & Hospice, in cooperation with the Alzheimer’s Association, offers a support group for caregivers, family and friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias on the third Monday of every month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The free program is designed to help caregivers cope with emotional as well as practical aspects of the disease. This group offers participants an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s and provides a vital link to other caregivers and community resources. The group meets at the Mt. Evans offices at 3081 Bergen Peak Drive (just south of Lewis Ridge Road off Evergreen Parkway). For information, call Barb at 303-674-6400.