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June 11, 18, 25,

July 2, 9

The Oh My Gawd Rodeo returns. The rodeo features bulls, broncs, ropers, racers and mutton bustin’. The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Kiefer Arena. Take Interstate 70 to Idaho Springs, then take the frontage road west. Adults are $10, kids ages 10 to 17 are $5 and children under 10 are free. For entry information, call 303-622-9745.

June 12

Fireman’s Day Parade and Barbecue in Idaho Springs from noon to 3 p.m.

Chocolate Cocktail Party: The Georgetown Community Center will host its annual Chocolate Cocktail Party and silent auction fund-raiser from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on June 12.

June 16

Women’s Wellness Day: In recognition of the importance of women’s health, the Public Health Department will host a Women’s Wellness Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  on June 16 at the Idaho Springs Community Resource Center. The day is planned in conjunction with the arrival of the mobile mammography van from Saint Joseph Hospital. Mammography is open to women age 40 and over, but you must pre-register to receive a mammogram by calling 303-318-3419.

June 17

30-Minute Health Stop: Cancer Resource Network will provide free support and information from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Learning Annex at Loaves and Fishes, 545 Highway 103, Idaho Springs. For information call 303-679-2386

June 18

Idaho Springs Community Blood Drive will be held from 2:30 to 6 p.m. June 18 at the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation Center, 1130 Idaho St., Idaho Springs. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Bonfils appointment center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

June 19

Empire Gold Days: Celebrate Empire’s 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold with a parade, games, food and live music in Empire. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. at Minton Park.

June 26

Hey slackers. It’s time to start training for another, or maybe your first, half marathon. Join us on June 26 for the 9th annual Slacker Races, which consists of three different races: the Slacker Half Marathon, the Slacker Half Marathon Relay and the Slacker 4-Mile Run.  Register online at www.slackerhalfmarathon.com to take advantage of early registration discounts or call 303-519-0357.  

UPCOMING AND ONGOING

The 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: Free heart risk and blood sugar assessment is offered to those 18 and older by Colorado Heart Healthy Solutions and Clear Creek Public Health. Walk-ins are taken Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon and by appointment from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Community Resource Center in Idaho Springs. Call 720-837-8343.

Volunteers are needed for the Project Support Senior Center Thrift Shoppe and Warehouse. Call 303-567-2382, or stop in at 1402 Miner St. in Idaho Springs.

CHILDREN’S STORY TIME at Tomay Library in Georgetown offers preschool play and stories with a language program that encourages pre-reading skills and social bonds at 11 a.m. Wednesdays.

Bingo is held at the Sustainable Technology Institute from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays; doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the former middle school. A $10 entrance fee includes one packet of game sheets. Take Exit 240 south off I-70, second building on the right. Proceeds support environmental projects in Clear Creek County. Details at www.stabletech.org.

Pray for City Prosperity in Idaho Springs will meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Wildfire Restaurant. For more information, call 720-276-7634.

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 Joni or Kathryn at 303-679-2426.

Grief group: Have you recently experienced a loss? It meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday at Clear Creek County Metropolitan Recreation Center. For more information, call 303-679-2426.

A new 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; and 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.

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 9 a.m. to noon every Friday by appointment at the Community Resource Center in Idaho Springs. Call for an appointment, and allow 30 minutes for screening. For an appointment and information, call Carolyn Kennedy at 720-837-8343.

Friends of Beaver Brook Watershed, a nonprofit organization formed to ensure a quality environment and outdoor experience, seeks volunteer weekend rangers to hike and patrol the park during the hiking season. The organization also seeks volunteers to assist in weed management. Training is provided. Beaver Brook Watershed is a Clear Creek County Open Space Park with access from Highway 103. For information, contact Kay at 303-674-5709 or kayaxtell@msn.com.

Idaho Springs Public Library

• One-on-One Computer Instructions — 30-minute sessions are being offered. For more information or to set up an appointment, call Bob at 303-567-2020.

• Library donations — Donations of books, DVDs and CDs are always appreciated and support many of the library programs. Drop off books anytime.

• Story time starts from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays this fall for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

• Narcotics Anonymous in Evergreen meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturdays at 3757 Ponderosa Drive across from Evergreen Safeway.

• The National Wild Turkey Federation meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. For location and information, call 303-679-1892.

• The First Columbine Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. the second Thursday of the month. For more information, call 303-670-3106.

• The Mill Creek Historical Society meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Dumont School House.

• Idaho Springs city council meetings: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of every month. All requests to be placed on the agenda need to be turned into the city clerk by the Wednesday before the Monday meeting in written form. Televised on Channel 10 locally. The meetings are at Idaho Springs City Hall, 1711 Miner St.

• Al-Anon United Strength Group, a support group for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts, meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at United Gathering Place, 1422 Colorado Blvd. in Idaho Springs. For information, call Mary Ann at 303-567-0885 or Cheryl at 303-567-4623.

• Upper Clear Creek Watershed: 9 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Idaho Springs City Hall.

• Idaho Springs work sessions: 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month; open to the public at the Idaho Springs City Hall.

• Historic Preservation Review Commission: 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month; open to the public at the Idaho Springs City Hall.

• Idaho Springs Planning Commission: 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month; open to the public at the Idaho Springs City Hall.

• Clear Creek County Planning Commission: 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at the Idaho Springs City Hall.

• Upper Clear Creek Watershed: 9 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Idaho Springs City Hall.

• The Clear Creek Democrats hold their monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Tommy Knockers Restaurant in Idaho Springs. The public is welcome.