• Funds have been set up for each family involved in the Thanksgiving-Dumont fires. Send your donations to Mutual of Omaha Bank, P. O. Box 3309, Idaho Springs, CO 80452.

Dec. 3

A computer maintenance and troubleshooting class will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at United Gathering Place, 1422 Colorado Blvd. All classes are free, although a suggested donation of $10 is requested. To register, e-mail BobBurnham77@yahoo.com or mail Bob Burnham, P.O. Box 2070, Idaho Springs, CO 80452.

Dec. 4

A fund-raiser to benefit fire victims in Dumont will be an encore presentation by the Mill Creek Valley Players of the melodrama “White Gold —Going Downhill Fast” by Larrice M. Sell. The performance will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at The Dumont School House. A fee of $15 per person is requested, and additional donations are appreciated.

Dec. 5

Scott Beach, a well-known Scottish bagpiper, will perform holiday songs from 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Emporium and along Miner Street in Idaho Springs.

United Center events in Idaho Springs

• Dec. 5: The CowBoy Band and others will perform Christmas music at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, to benefit Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity. A donation is requested.

• Dec. 6: The Peak-to-Peak Chorale will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. For more information, call 303-642-7491.

• Dec. 11: John Adams presents “ A Rocky Mountain Christmas” featuring music of John Denver at 7 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets at $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Advance tickets are available on John Adams’ website, johnadamsmusic.com.

Dec. 5, 6, 12 & 13

Georgetown Christmas Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13. There will be an outdoor European marketplace, holiday entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides, appearances by St. Nicholas, high tea, train rides and a Santa Lucia children’s procession.

Dec. 9

Judging for the residents of Georgetown’s holiday decorating contest will be start at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9. There will first, second, third place and honorable mention winners from each ward in Georgetown. Judging will include best-decorated business in historic downtown, Gateway District in Georgetown and best bridge decorations. Judges will drive through neighborhoods after 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 9. Winners will be announced in the local newspaper, and certificates will be delivered to the winners. For more information, call Beth Luther at 303-519-0357.

An introduction to photo editing class will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at United Gathering Place, 1422 Colorado Blvd. All classes are free, although a suggested donation of $10 is requested. To register, e-mail BobBurnham77@yahoo.com or mail Bob Burnham, P.O. Box 2070, Idaho Springs, CO 80452.

Dec. 12 & 19

Celebrate the holidays in Victorian Christmas style on Dec. 12 and 19 at Hamill House Museum. Enjoy wassail and toasts, traditional lighting of the Christmas tree, Yule log presentation, special entertainment, caroling with the Silver Plume Singers, open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres. For reservations, call 303-569-2840.

Dec. 18, 19, 20

The Evergreen Chorale Holiday Concert will feature 80 voices from Idaho Springs and Evergreen singing songs of the season. Evening and matinee performances are available at 27608 Fireweed Drive. For information, times and reservations, call 303- 674-4002 or visit www.evergreenchorale.org.

UPCOMING AND ONGOING

H1N1 vaccine shots are available from 3 to 6 p.m. on Mondays and 7 a.m. to noon on Fridays at the Clear Creek Public and Environmental Health Community Resource Center, 1531 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs. No appointment is necessary. For information, call 303-567-3148.

Surviving the Holidays program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Loaves and Fishes Learning Annex in Idaho Springs. You will learn to deal with depression and stress, find health resources for senior adults, talk with a facilitator, and get information and referrals. For information, call 303-679-2386.

Children’s Story Time at

John Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown offers preschool play and stories with a language program that encourages pre-reading skills and social bonds at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, and children story and craft hour from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Pray for City Prosperity in Idaho Springs will meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday each month at Wildfire Restaurant starting in December. 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 & 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? Are you having difficulty with a past loss? Do you just need someone to talk with? Attend our grief group. It meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday at Clear Creek County Metropolitan Recreation Center. For more information, call l 303-679-2426.

A new bluegrass jam, Bluegrass at the Buff, takes place from 7:30 to 9:30 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 monthly at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday. 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 further 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 (white house next to the United Church). 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.