Community Meetings

Wednesday, May 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk

Tuesday, May 27 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 CO-119, Black Hawk

2025 Notices of Value are being mailed on May 1. Property valuations can raise questions—so we're coming to you to help simplify the process! The Chief Appraiser and Assessor will be available at convenient locations to answer questions, clarify valuation details, and guide you through the protest process if needed.

Important Protest Dates: May 2 through June 9

(Protests must be submitted online, postmarked, or dropped off by end of business on June 9.)

Besides the Q&A sessions, you can also schedule an appointment with the Assessor's Office at the Historic Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, Central City.

Thursday, May 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. 

Join the Friends of the Gilpin County Community Center (FGCCC) for its annual open meeting

Every year the FGCCC holds an open meeting for Gilpinites to come learn about the Center and what FGCCC has been doing. This year, they're offering a delicious bribe: a dessert bar during socializing time. Come munch on sweets, fruits, and other treats and take the opportunity to talk with FGCCC and invited county officials about the future of the center, its funding and improvements planned for 2025 and beyond.

In addition, they'll be giving special awards to several volunteers who, over the past few years, have given unstintingly of their time and talents to help make the Center welcome to all. They range from folks who teach special classes to fair volunteers, and more. Come and help them applaud the special people who volunteer at FGCCC and the community center at this free -- and tasty -- event!

FGCCC will also unveil plans for a volunteer program for anyone to join to help them help the Center. They have many activities planned with the Center this year and look forward to sharing their ideas with everyone. 

This is a free event and is open to all.

Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 CO119, Black Hawk. Virtual option available.

Expanding Child Care Options and Resources in Gilpin County - and Creating our own Options!

Learn about the supports available to people providing child care.

• Hear the latest on Gilpin Mountain Kids
• Family, Friend, and Neighbor child care (license-exempt)
• How to get a license to provide child care
• Summer camps for school-age kids
• Enrichment opportunities

Breakfast will be served. Child Care is available.

Please RSVP by email to Lisa Duran.

Sponsored by Triad Bright Futures, Gilpin Mountain Kids Early Learning Center, Gilpin County Public Library, and Triad Early Childhood Council

Saturday, May 17, from 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Coal Creek Canyon Community Center

Local Botanist, Denise Wilson, will talk about native plants and seeds. 

Gilpin County CSU Extension Director, Jennifer Cook, will present and answer questions about high altitude gardening. 

Free event.

Monday, May 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk

The public is invited to attend the South Beaver Creek Kickoff, public meeting being held at the Gilpin County Community Center. JR Engineering will present plans for stabilization of the road followed by an open Q&A session.

Wednesday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk

Join us for a FREE workshop to learn about bears, moose, and mountain lions in Colorado. We will discuss how to live safely among these animals, including tips for hiking and pet safety. No registration required.

Contact jennifer.cook@colostate.edu, (303) 582-9106 for further information. 

Thursday, May 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Hosted by CSU Extension, Gilpin County at the Exhibit Barn, 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk

Participants will learn various composting systems that work in the mountains, including indoor vermicomposting (composting with worms). We will discuss how to avoid problems with critters, bears, and other composting issues. Learn how to build and maintain a successful compost. Workshop includes a demonstration of worm composting, and building an outdoor compost pile to apply the composting principles discussed.

Tuesday, July 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Gilpin County Historic Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, Central City

Join Senator Dylan Roberts and Representative Lesley Smith for a recap of the 2025 legislative session. 

Wednesday, July 2, at 6:30 p.m.

Gilpin Very Nice Brewing Company

180 Jankowski Dr., Black Hawk, CO

Grab a beer or non-alcoholic drink, and learn about some of the noxious weeds that grow in Gilpin County. This talk will include identification and management options, with live plant examples. Hosted by Gilpin Very Nice Brewing Company. Presented by Gilpin CSU Extension. Free event.