Playing in the snow

of Parmalee Elementary School students’ artwork, a silent auction, a s’mores station and a live band that kept things lively in the chilly weather. Kids who dressed for playtime in the snow were in the Kids Zone and on the playground equipment. ere were smiles everywhere. e idea behind Winterfest is to unite the community after the pandemic and create some fun during the winter months. Organizers hoped the area’s old-timers and newcomers alike would attend the event, continuing to foster community spirit.

Proceeds from the event went to the Indian Hills Improvement Association, which organized Winterfest, and Indian Hills Fire Rescue.

Summer Simpson, who came up with the idea for Indian Hills Winterfest with Jo Kelly, said the idea formed after the town’s annual July 4 celebration. She enjoys fun winter events in other towns such as the Frozen Dead Guy Days in Nederland, Colorado. e Foege family, who live in Indian Hills, brought their snowshoes to participate in the snowshoe races. Liam Foege, 11, raced against his dad, Sean, while Cora, 7, raced against mom Susan.

“Why not do something in Indian Hills in the middle of winter when we are cabin feverish?” she asked.

“How could we not be here?” Susan asked. “We’re here to have fun and play in the snow.”

She added, “And win some races.”

Eventually Liam Foege raced against Carl Blake of Conifer, who also brought his family to Winterfest, wanting to check out the events.

Ian Daly of Conifer brought his three children, Miriam, 8, James, 8, and Eoin, 7, to participate in events while their mom was out of town. ey were looking forward to hot chocolate and s’mores in addition to playing games.

Charlie Neis, 4, had fun playing in the snow while his mom, Aubrey Neis, watched. Aubrey said the family lived three houses away from Arrowhead Park, so it was a no-brainer that they would attend Winterfest.

“We have never been to a Winterfest,” Aubrey said. “We came to see what it was all about.”

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Thursday

Evergreen Audubon meeting: Evergreen Audubon will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at Evergreen Christian Church or via Zoom. Evergreen resident Tom Ryon, wildlife biologist and environmental specialist with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, will present: “Galapagos Island Wildlife Tour – A Sampling of Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles and Remote Ecology.” For program information, location details or Zoom access, visit www.EvergreenAudubon.org.

Free legal clinic: A free legal clinic for people with no attorney will be from 2 to 5 p.m. ursday, Feb. 2. By telephone or video, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help ll out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. Pre-registration for individual 15-minute appointments is available by calling 303-235-5275 or visiting https:// tinyurl.com/ykzs2ej7.

host a mixer from 5-7 p.m. ursday, Feb. 9, at the Design Showroom, 3045 Whitman Drive, Evergreen. In conjunction the showroom will have an open house, where the community can meet designers and tour the showroom.

Snowshoe hikes: Explore the beauty of Colorado’s winter wonderland on a guided snowshoe hike in Georgetown. Kimberly Knox of Georgetown Outdoor Discovery and Evergreen Audubon’s Emma Vasicek will lead hikes on Feb. 11, March 4 and April 1. For more information and to register, visit www.evergreenaudubon.org/ events/snowshoe-hike-with-georgetownoutdoor-discovery-january-2023.

New Year, New You: Resilience1220 is o ering a workshop that meets for ve days for teens to learn how food they eat changes their day, to nd a word for the year through movement, to show self-love and to create vision boards to embrace their identities. e workshop will meet from 4-5 p.m. Feb. 13-16 and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 17 at Clear Creek High School on Floyd Hills. For more information and to register, visit r1220.org.

Museum at 720-497-7653.

Community Bible Study: Several community Bible study groups are available — women (in person and online), co-ed young adults, school age, preschool & babies. is year’s study covers six books of the Bible: Philemon 1, 2, 3, John, Jude and Revelation. In-person classes are ursday morning at Rockland Community Church in Genesee, Tuesday night at Bergan Park Church in Evergreen and Wednesday morning at Conifer Community Church in Conifer. More information is available at cbsclass.org/evergreengolden.

ESA EverGREEN Re ll Station: EverGREEN Re ll Station (re ll your laundry detergent, lotions, soaps and more. We have many sustainable products available). e Re ll Station is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. It is located upstairs in the Habitat Restore in Bergen Park, 1232 Bergen Parkway.

Support After Suicide Loss: Heartbeat and Resilience1220 o er Support After Suicide Loss from 5:30-7 p.m. the fourth ursday of the month for ages 14 and older. Join in-person or online. Suggest donation is $15. For location, email heather@ resilience1220.org or call 720-480-6672.

EPRD discovery sessions: As part of its strategic planning process, the Evergreen Park & Recreation District board will host sessions to gather public input on what programs and facilities the district should have in the future. e last session is at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at Buchanan Park Rec Center: serving the whole community.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

EPiC performances: Evergreen Players Improv Comedy (EPiC) will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and 4 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. e EPiC troupe will take a suggestion from the audience as a source of inspiration. Improv is spontaneous, entertaining, fun and engages the audience for a truly unique experience. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students and are available at www.evergreenplayers.org or by calling 720-515-1528.

SATURDAY

285 TechConnect Radio Club to meet: e 285 TechConnect Radio Club for ham radio enthusiasts interested in its technical aspects will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4, at e Bridge Church at Bear Creek, 3101 S. Kipling St., Lakewood. For more information, visit http://na0tc.org/.

Chill Out Fest: e Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce will host Chill Out Fest on Feb. 4. e Mushies cup obstacle course on Evergreen Lake will be at 10 a.m., Evergreen Amazing Race at 1 p.m. and a glow skate at 5:30 p.m. Visit evergreenchamber.org for more information.

Upcoming

Evergreen chamber mixer: e Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce will

Evergreen Audubon Explore More: Registration is now open for Evergreen Audubon’s Explore More after-school programs starting the last week of March at Marshdale and Wilmot elementary schools and Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen. ese programs are for kids who love being outdoors and learning about nature and science. For more information and to register, visit www.EvergreenAudubon.org and click on Events.

“Spirit of Love” show: Shadow Mountain Gallery in downtown Evergreen will have its “Spirit of Love” Valentine’s show and sale through March 4. All items are made by local artists e gallery, which is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, is next to Beau Jo’s Pizza.

Young Writers’ Conference: e Young Writers’ Conference will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. ursday, March 30, at Marshdale Elementary School. Register by Feb. 28. For registration and event questions, email kirstin.pulio @je co.k12.co.us.

ONGOING

LGBTQ+ teen book club: Resilience1220 is o ering a LGBTQ+ teen book club that meets from 4-6 p.m. the fourth Monday at the Resilience1220 o ce next to the Buchanan Park Recreation Center. e group’s rst book is “Hell Followed With Us.” For more information and to register, visit R1220.org.

Hiwan Museum winter hours: Hiwan Museum has shortened winter hours for tours, open ursday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and weekends from noon to 4:30 p.m. Private tours of large groups may be accommodated when the museum is closed by calling Erica Duvic at Hiwan

History Happy Hour: e Evergreen Mountain Area Historical Society will host a History Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Hiwan Museum. Join us in a round table discussion on any and all aspects of history with topics driven by the attendees.

Sensitive Collection: Resilience1220 offers a monthly workshop for highly sensitive people to help them live healthy and empowered lives from 3:30-4:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month via Zoom. Visit r1220.org for more information.

Parkinson’s disease support group: A Parkinson’s disease support group meets the rst Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at Evergreen Christian Church, 27772 Iris Drive, Evergreen. For more information, email esears@parkinsonrockies.org.

Mountain Foothills Rotary meetings: Mountain Foothills Rotary meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays both in person at Mount Vernon Canyon Club at 24933 Club House Circle, Genesee, and via Zoom. Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/81389224272, meeting ID 813 8922 4272, phone 346-248-7799.

Beyond the Rainbow: Resilience1220 o ers Beyond the Rainbow, which is two support groups that meet from 7-8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. One is a safe group for those 12-20 and the other is group for parents and caregivers wanting support for raising an LGBTQ child. To RSVP, contact Lior Alon at lior@wisetreewellness.com.