Community Meetings

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.

Friday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m.

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

Mark Fetterhoff from AARP will be here to do a presentation on how to avoid being a victim of scams and ID theft.
No registration needed. Free and open to the public.

Sponsored by Gilpin County Victim Services

Wednesday, June 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Gilpin County Community Center Community Room, 250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk

Gilpin County Sheriff Armstrong will have senior members of his leadership team in attendance and plans to introduce Gilpin County’s newly hired Emergency Manager to our community. This meeting will be an opportunity for Sheriff Armstrong to discuss his direction and vision for continued service for our residents and visitors.

Sheriff Armstrong encourages anyone who wishes to engage in productive public dialogue with him and his command staff to please attend. If you are unable to attend, Sheriff Armstrong would like community members to know he is available for personal conversations as well if requested.

Read more about the roundtable and the new Gilpin County Emergency Manager.

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.