Community Meetings

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk, CO

Learn about the reality of recovery from addiction and the power of peer support in our upcoming Recovery Ambassador Training.

Hosted by Tonya Wheeler, Executive Director of Advocates for Recovery Colorado, this interactive training will equip you with tools and knowledge to better understand recovery, break down stigma, and share messages of hope in your community.

What You’ll Learn

• What recovery truly means
• The impact of stigma
• Why language matters
• How to share messages of hope

Who Should Attend

• First responders
• Case workers and therapists
• Policy makers
• Community leaders
• All members of the public are welcome!

Bonus: Lunch/refreshments provided!

This is more than a training—it’s an opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of reducing stigma around addiction and recovery.

To RSVP or for more info, contact Sean Hedden via email or at 720-769-9002.

Gilpin County Public Health will once again be offering free vaccine clinics this fall. Vaccines available include, but not limited to, COVID-19, flu, and routine childhood immunizations such as Tdap and MMR.

• Saturday, October 25 – Library. 15131 Hwy-119, Black Hawk from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 19 – Historic Courthouse, 203 Eureka St., Central City from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

All clinics are free of charge. Please bring your insurance card if you have one. Appointments are encouraged but not required; appointment times are approximate and wait times may vary. 

Wednesday, October 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. 

Old Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, Central City

Join us for a discussion and exploration of the possibility of creating a multijurisdictional housing authority in your community. Learn what a multijurisdictional housing authority is and share your opinions, ideas, and experiences to help shape the future of housing in your community.

RSVP using the online form or by emailing coreplanninggroup@gmail.com

For questions, reach out to Sara Walsh, coreplanninggroup@gmail.com, 602-499-1659.

Wednesday, November 5 at 5:00 p.m.
Old Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, Central City

Gilpin County will host a public meeting to discuss the upcoming adoption of the 2024 Building (International Residential Code) and Fire Codes. The meeting will include a brief presentation outlining key changes between the 2018 and 2024 codes, followed by time for questions and answers.

Community members, builders, and anyone interested in learning more about the updates are encouraged to attend.

Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden

The First Judicial District will hold the next Fresh Start event on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. 

People with active warrants in Gilpin or Jefferson counties in the following categories will have an opportunity to resolve their case without being arrested:

• Low-level, non-violent misdemeanors and traffic offenses
• Select low-level non-violent felonies which have been reclassified as misdemeanors  
• Some class 5 and class 6 felony property offenses and class 4 drug felonies

Get full details on the Jefferson County Fresh Start page.
 

Take Your Gardening Skills to the Next Level with Green School!

While the application period for the Colorado Master Gardener (CMG) Program has closed, you can still register for Green School. What’s the difference? The CMG Program incorporates Green School as the training portion for the Master Gardeners but then also requires anyone wanting to become a Master Gardener to fulfill 50 hours of volunteer work as guided by the local coordinator. Green School, by itself on the other hand, is all of the varied and thorough online training that covers topics such as trees, botany, soils, entomology, and more! The online courses run from November through March and are supplemented by live review sessions with CSU experts where participants can dive deeper and ask any questions that arose through their studies. Learn more and register by visiting CSU Green School.