Community Calendar

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Free community meal at St. George Episcopal Church, 200 W. Fourth St. 719-486-3087.

Noon — Senior Center Potluck, 421 W. Sixth St. February’s potluck was such a success it’s returning in March. Attendees are asked to bring a side to complement fried chicken. RSVP at 719-486-1774.

5-9 p.m. —Leadville Chess Club at the Golden Burro, 710 Harrison Ave. All ages and abilities from beginner to candidate master welcome. Participants may bring their own chess sets, boards and clocks if they have them. Visit https://www.goldenburro.com/ or call 719-293-2034 for details. 

7 p.m. —Elks Bingo, 123 W. Fifth St. Public welcome. $14 per packet, $1 per extra card. No outside food or drink. Call 719-486-0236 for details.

Friday, March 24

11 a.m.-noon — Ski with a Ranger at Ski Cooper, 232 CR 29. Participants will meet at the base of the 10th Mountain Double Chair Lift at 11 a.m. and should expect to ski with a ranger for about an hour. All participants should be comfortable with intermediate runs, specifically Trails End and Homestake. Topics rangers will cover include identifying the ski area’s plant and animal inhabitants, geology, history and more. Visit https://www.skicooper.com/events-at-cooper for details.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Free community meal at St. George Episcopal Church, 200 W. Fourth St. 719-486-3087.

Noon — Dine-in lunch at the Lake County Senior Center and Meals on Wheels delivery. Call the Lake County Senior Center (421 W. Sixth St.) at 719-486-1774 for details.

6-8 p.m. — Monthly Family Movie Night at the First Baptist Church, 219 Mountain View Dr. Lake County community members of all ages are invited to enjoy popcorn and a popular family-friendly movie on the church’s giant screen. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., movie starts at 6. Free to all; donations for movie licensing welcome. Email church@fbcleadville.com for this month’s movie title.

7 p.m. — Timberline AA open meeting at St. George Episcopal Church, 200 W. Fourth St.

Saturday, March 25

9-11 a.m. — Walk-in free food pantry at St. George Episcopal Church, 200 W. Fourth St. 719-486-3087. 

Noon-12:30 p.m. — Tool Library orientation at the Lake County Public Library, 1115 Harrison Ave. Visit https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org or call 719-486-0569 for details.

1-4 p.m. — Money Habitudes at the Lake County Public Library, 1115 Harrison Ave. This second free drop-in class will provide a safe and judgment-free space to discuss the psychology behind the ways people spend, save, invest and feel about money. Snacks and materials will be provided. Visit https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org or call 719-486-0569 for details and to register.

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Live Music in the Cooper Lodge with the Old-Time Friends at Ski Cooper, 232 CR 29. Visit https://www.skicooper.com/events-at-cooper for details.

4:30-10:30 p.m. — CMC Backyard Park Rail Jam at Colorado Mountain College (CMC), 901 US-24. The events management students at CMC are putting on a rail jam for locals ranging from gromlets (kids under 12) to adults. Helmets are required for all participants. Registration is $10 for all entrants 17 and under or $15 for 18+ and is available online or day-of; registration closes 15 minutes prior to each age group meeting. Course inspection will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a grom meeting (under 12) from 5:30 to 5:45 and teen and adult meeting (13+) from 7:15 to 7:30. Visit https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/event/cmc-backyard-park-rail-jam/ for event details and registration link.

6-9 p.m. — High Altitude Comedy at FREIGHT, 320 E. Ninth St. Enjoy a special stand-up comedy show as local comedians bring a bit of levity to a chilly March night. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7. Visit https://www.freightleadville.com/new-events or call 719-293-1053 for details.

Sunday, March 26

5:30-7 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery meeting at Cornerstone Church, 117 E. Sixth St. Call Michael Burts at 970-393-2663 for details.

6 p.m. — Timberline AA Big Book study meeting at Cornerstone Church, 117 E. Sixth St.

Monday, March 27

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Free community meal at St. George Episcopal Church, 200 W. Fourth St. 719-486-3087.

3:45-5 p.m. — Lego Robotics at the Lake County Public Library, 1115 Harrison Ave. For ages 6-12. Visit https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org or call 719-486-0569 for details.

4-6 p.m. — Lake County Planning Commission meeting at the Lake County Courthouse, 505 Harrison Ave. Visit lakecountyco.com for remote viewing information or call 719-486-2875 for details.  

7 p.m. — Timberline AA 12 & 12 study/open meeting at St. George Episcopal Church, 200 W. Fourth St.

Tuesday, March 28

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Free community meal at St. George Episcopal Church, 200 W. Fourth St. 719-486-3087.

Noon — Dine-in lunch at the Lake County Senior Center and Meals on Wheels delivery. Call the Lake County Senior Center (421 W. Sixth St.) at 719-486-1774 for details.

1 p.m. — Lake County Board of County Commissioners work session at the Lake County Courthouse, 505 Harrison Ave. Visit lakecountyco.com for remote viewing information or call 719-486-4181 for details.

4 p.m. — Leadville Historic Preservation Commission meeting at City Hall, 800 Harrison Ave. Visit cityofleadville.colorado.gov or call 719-486-0349 for more information.

4-6 p.m. —Dungeons & Dragons at Lake County Public Library, 1115 Harrison Ave. Locals ages 12-23 are invited to play D&D at the library. Visit https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org or call 719-486-0569 for details.

5-6 p.m. — Mobile food pantry at Mountain View Village, 19773 US-24. 719-486-3087.

7-9 p.m. — CMC Common Reader discussion: “Woman of Light” at Colorado Mountain College (CMC), 901 US-24. CMC’s Common Reader program is celebrating the college’s designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution with the selection of “Woman of Light” by Kali Fajardo-Anstine, a Colorado native and National Book Award finalist. All Lake County community members are invited to attend a free engaging discussion and book signing with the author. Visit ColoradoMtn.edu/CommonReader for details.

Wednesday, March 29

8-8:30 a.m. — Lake County Intermediate School community meeting, 1000 W. Sixth St. Visit https://www.lakecountyschools.net/ or call 719-486-6830 for details.

8:30 a.m. — Community Coffee at the Colorado Mountain College Coronado Cafe, 901 US-24. Email Mayda Silver at mperezsilver@coloradomtn.edu for meeting details.

9 a.m.-noon — Walk-in free food pantry at St. George Episcopal Church, 200 W. Fourth St. Senior hour 9-10 a.m. 719-486-3087. 

Noon — Dine-in lunch at the Lake County Senior Center and Meals on Wheels delivery. Call the Lake County Senior Center (421 W. Sixth St.) at 719-486-1774 for details.

Noon — Lake County Housing Coalition monthly meeting at the Lake County Public Library, 1115 Harrison Ave., and via Zoom. Call 719-486-4114 or visit https://housinglake.org/calendar/ for details and Zoom link.

1-2 p.m. —Lake County Breastfeeding Coalition meeting via Zoom. Visit the Lake County Breastfeeding Coalition Facebook page at facebook.com/Lake-County-Breastfeeding-Coalition-105316064955823 for Zoom information, or https://www.lakecountyco.com/public-health/pages/lake-county-breastfeeding-coalition for coalition details.

4-5 p.m. — Lego Club at the Lake County Public Library, 1115 Harrison Ave. This program for kids ages 5 to 12 will have different activities based around the Lego world. Visit https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org or call 719-486-0569 for details and to register.

5:15-6:30 p.m. — CMC Leadville Speaker Series: “‘Unnatural’ Bodies: Freak Nature, Environmental Histories and Ableism” at Colorado Mountain College (CMC), 901 US-24. Lake County community members are invited to the next event in CMC Leadville’s free 2022-2023 Speaker Series featuring presenter Jenne Schmidt, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University. Schmidt is a specialist in environmental education with emphases in rethinking engagement with nature, place and space, disability, and queer studies. Visit https://bit.ly/3Ur5Tqa to register or call 719-486-4260 for details. 

7 p.m. — Timberline AA open meeting at St. George Episcopal Church, 200 W. Fourth St.

Thursday, March 30

8:10-8:40 a.m. — Lake County Elementary School community meeting, 130 W. 12th St. Visit https://www.lakecountyschools.net/ or call 719-486-6830 for details.

9:30 a.m. — Breakfast Club at Jan’s Restaurant in Buena Vista. Van will leave the Lake County Senior Center, 421 W. Sixth St., at 9:30 a.m. $2 excursion fee. RSVP at 719-486-1774.

10-11 a.m. — Read & Discover Storytime at the Lake County Public Library, 1115 Harrison Ave. Fun read-alouds from 10 to 10:30 a.m. followed by crafts and playtime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration necessary. Visit https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org or call 719-486-0569 for details.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Free community meal at St. George Episcopal Church, 200 W. Fourth St. 719-486-3087.

4-5:30 p.m. — Minecraft Club at the Lake County Public Library, 1115 Harrison Ave. Local kids ages 5-12 are invited to play Minecraft with their friends. Visit https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org or call 719-486-0569 for details.

5-7 p.m. — State of the Community at FREIGHT, 320 E. Ninth St. Join Lake County’s various nonprofits and public organizations for an update on 2022 projects, roadblocks and accomplishments and 2023 goals. Hors d’oeuvres from the Silver Dollar Saloon will be served and a cash bar will be available. Email director@lakecountycommunityfund.org or call 719-286-3396 for details.

5:30-7 p.m. — “Talking to your teens about sex” workshop at the Full Circle of Lake County office, 115 E. Seventh St. This interactive workshop will assist parents of teens with developing the skills and comfort level needed to talk with their teen about reproductive and sexual health topics and will explore helpful tips as well as real-world examples to help empower parents to engage in these important conversations. Dinner and child care will be available. Information presented in both English and Spanish. Call 719-486-2400 for details.

5-9 p.m. —Leadville Chess Club at the Golden Burro, 710 Harrison Ave. All ages and abilities from beginner to candidate master welcome. Participants may bring their own chess sets, boards and clocks if they have them. Visit https://www.goldenburro.com/ or call 719-293-2034 for details. 

7 p.m. —Elks Bingo, 123 W. Fifth St. Public welcome. $14 per packet, $1 per extra card. No outside food or drink. Call 719-486-0236 for details.