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June 25
Mother’s Saloon in Georgetown is holding a fund-raiser to help benefit Michael “Biker Mike” Jurvelin, who was hurt in an accident the evening of June 16. The benfit starts at 11 a.m. and will last till the bar closes. All proceeds from the event will go to help Jurvelin. For information about the event, e-mail jillhammerstone@hotmail.com.


The United Center presents Nora Jane Struthers and P. J. George in concert June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door or $15 in advance at Java Mountain Roasters or the Two Brothers Deli in Idaho Springs and at the Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown. Call 303-567-1771.

July 1

First Friday Field Day at the ballfield in Idaho Springs. Kite flying, relays, sports and games. Free event for kids and families. Sponsored by Clear Creek Public Health. For more information, call 303-679-2386
 


July 2

Clear Creek Rapid Grass music festival and yodel contest. The event will be held on the Idaho Springs baseball field from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The event is $10 for adults, children/seniors are free.

July 8


Sleepover in the Stacks  starts at 6 p.m. Friday and runs until 8 a.m. Saturday at the Idaho Springs Library. Children can come for a night of summer fun away from home. Sign up and get details at the Idaho Springs Library.

July 10

A celebration of the life of William J. Menzies will be held at the Alvarado Cemetery north of Georgetown on July 10 at noon.

July 12
Free Cooking/Nutrition Class will be every Tuesday for six weeks from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the St. Paul’s Parish Hall in Idaho Springs. Child care available. Limited enrollment, pre-registration necessary before July 8. This event is sponsored by the Clear Creek Public Health Department. For information call 303-679-2386.
 
July 27
Cooking with Summer Fruits and Vegetables is a free health drop-in program from 10 a.m. to noon at the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank in Idaho Springs. This event is sponsored by the Clear Creek Public Health Department. For information call 303-679-2386.
 
July 29

The Idaho Springs Community Blood Drive will be from 2:30 to 6 p.m. at the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation Center, 1130 Idaho St., Idaho Springs. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

ONGOING

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.



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.