Events Calendar

Gold Hill Fire Protection District Board Meeting

The GHFPD Board meets the third Thursday of each month, 8:00 p.m at the Community Center.

The Keys to Creating and Maintaining Effective Defensible Space

Dear Gold Hill Residents,
Ryan Ludlow from Boulder County has been teaching home owners how to successfully mitigate their land to reduce wildland fire danger and he is coming to Gold Hill to teach us as well!
The Keys to Creating and Maintaining Effective Defensible Space

When: April 25, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Gold Hill Community Center (upstairs of the Fire Barn)

Program Description:

At this free forestry training you will learn about actions you can take to help protect your home and family from wildland fires. Ryan Ludlow, Boulder County Forest Health Initiative’s Outreach Forester, will present about the keys to creating and maintaining effective defensible space around your home. The training will focus on lessons learned from the Fourmile Canyon Fire Assessment and you will leave the training with a solid understanding about concrete steps you can take to better prepare your home and forest for future wildland fire.

Current research suggests that you, the landowner, can dramatically increase the likelihood of your home surviving the next fire if you decide to take action. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this informative action oriented training.

This program is offered by the Town of Gold Hill and Boulder County. All landowners in the Gold Hill area are encouraged to attend. For more information feel free to contact Ryan Ludlow at 720.564.2641 or rludlow@nullbouldercounty.org.

Lickskillet Studios concert April 11th at the Gold Hill Store

Wow! April 11th will be the final concert of the season for Lickskillet Studios! And The StereoFidelics will be performing for us in Gold Hill. If you haven’t been to one of these intimate shows at the Gold Hill General Store, you’ll want to catch this one. Check out www.lickskilletstudios.com for more details! As always, space is limited, so please email Kort (kortmccumber@nullgmail.com) to reserve your seat. We certainly have enjoyed seeing more of you this winter…. Let’s do it again next year!

Usually, doors open at 6:30pm, concerts start at 7pm, and admission is $10, unless otherwise stated.

Gold Hill Town Meeting

Our next Town Meeting is Monday, April 9, 2012, 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center.  Y’all come!

Save the Date!

A Fundraiser benefiting the Mountain Summer Program

Saturday May 5th, 2012 from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.

At the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Drinks, food, music and dancing!

          Mark your calendar and plan to attend the A Night of Denim and Diamonds, a fundraiser put on by the Colorado Mountain Ranch supporting the Mountain Summers Scholarship Program, a 501(c)3 organization.  All money raised goes directly to giving a child the opportunity to attend summer camp and create memories that will last a lifetime.

We are currently looking for sponsors and auction items, both for a silent and live auction.  The procurement deadline is April 20, 2012.  Sponsors and Donors will be prominently acknowledged at this wonderful event. Please contact Jojo Morrison for sponsorship opportunities.

Thank you in advance for making this a great event and giving deserving children the opportunity to attend a life changing summer camp.  If you have any further questions please contact Jojo Morrison by phone at 303-442-4557 or via e-mail at   jojomorrison29@nullgmail.com

Tickets are $50 and be purchased at the event website:             www.anightofdenimanddiamonds.com

Fund the Fun and Spread the Spirit!

 

 

Lickskillet Studios Cabin Fever Concerts

The next concert at the Gold Hill General Store will be on March 28th.  It’s gonna be a good one! Don Conoscenti, one of Ome Banjos’ artists and one of our good friends, will be performing. As usual, doors open at 6:30pm and concert starts at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and reservations are encouraged (and appreciated) since seating is limited. Folks can email kortmccumber@nullgmail.com to save their spots! Also, if interested in learning more about Don Conoscenti, please visit our blog site here: http://lickskilletstudios.com/. There are two recent posts there about him.

Thank you! And Happy Mud Season!
Amy

 

movie nite this saturday

Coming up this Saturday Nite: All.I.Can. Running Time: 76 minutes. Please Email for reservations-seating is limited: kurtisleverentz@nullgmail.com 7pm sharp thru 9pm. BYOB… See you there! 620 gold run street, gold hill…

Plot Summary

An unparalleled cinematic experience: All.I.Can is a stunning exploratory essay that compares the challenges of big mountain skiing to the challenges of global climate change. Shot on 6 continents over 2 years, the world’s best skiers deliver inspirational performances while ground-breaking cinematography expands our vision of the natural world. Journey through Morocco’s majestic desert peaks, Greenland’s icy fjords, Chile’s volcanic craters, Alaskan spine walls, and more. Join the revolution and experience one of the most spectacular, captivating, and thought-provoking films ever created in the action sports genre.

Happy 60th Birthday Max

Max is turning 60 on March 19th so come by for some birthday cake and champagne on Sunday, March 18th between 1 and 5 pm and help him celebrate.  We’d love to see you! 

 

Debra

Gold Hill Fire Protection Dist. Board Meeting

Thursday, March 15, 2012, 8:00 p.m. at the Community Center – However, may be cancelled due to several board members out of town.

High Altitude Garden workshop ( CSU Extension/NRCS)

High Altitude Garden workshop ( CSU Extension/NRCS)

DATE: : April 7th, from 1:00-5:00pm

WHERE: Shoshoni Yoga Retreat 1400 Shoshoni Camp Road Rollinsville, CO 80474 (5 miles south of Nederland), http://www.shoshoni.org/map.html

COST: $20 for workshop alone Option to take morning yoga class and have lunch at the beautiful yoga center ($30 for lunch and workshop, $40 for yoga, lunch, and workshop) If you are interested in staying over at Shoshoni the night before, please contact them: 303-642-0116 or go to www.shoshoni.org<http://www.shoshoni.org/>.

SPACE IS LIMITED — REGISTER EARLY! (yoga and lunch attendees must have registrations in by March 23rd, workshop only must register by April 6th or until space is filled)

OPTIONAL MORNING PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
9:30-10:00 arrive
10:00-10:30 am Pranayama — Breathing exercises to help relax and center the mind
10:30-12:00 Hatha Yoga — All levels, beginner-friendly hatha yoga class
12:00 Delicious vegetarian lunch (dairy free and wheat free options available with advance notice)

SCHEDULE FOR THE AFTERNOON GARDEN WORKSHOP:
1:00 – 2:00 Chickens in the mountains — Sharon Bokan Keeping chickens at higher elevations presents some unique challenges. Basic chicken keeping will be discussed along with how to deal with the cold and unwanted guests to your coop.

2:00 – 2:15 Mountain gardening overview, including water rights: Irene Shonle 2:15 – 3:15 Tour of season extension techniques at Shoshoni

3:15 – 4:00 Soil Amendments for the mountains – Jennifer Cook Jennifer will describe typical mountain soils in Colorado and how gardeners can improve soil structure, nutrients, and texture of soil by using amendments and other practices. We will also discuss the use of hot beds.

4:00 – 4:20 Blueberries for the mountains — Joel Reich Blueberries are not commonly grown in Colorado’s mountains, but you can do it easily. This short session will give you the basic tools necessary for success.

4:20 – 4:40 Native Fruits for the mountains — Irene Shonle Many traditional fruits such as peaches and apples are not suitable for growing at high elevations. Irene will discuss native fruits that are well-adapted to our area.

4:40 – 5:00 Questions, Evaluations, Contact List Sign-up, etc.

Please note that we will be walking outside briefly between buildings, and that no shoes are allowed in the main classroom space. You may bring slippers or indoor shoes.

Mail in your check (or drop off in person) to: (please write Hi Alt in the notes section) Boulder County Extension 9595 Nelson Road, Box B Longmont, CO 80501 303-678-6238

Register online at:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENxdWQydlhCZVE2bDBBbW5HS3hfSkE6MA#gid=0

Jennifer Cook,  Small Acreage Management Coordinator

NRCS/CSU Extension
57 West Bromley Lane,  Brighton, CO 80601
303-659-7004 ext.3  (cell) 717-645-7817
jennifer.cook@nullcolostate.edu
Small Acreage Website:  www.ext.colostate.edu/sam

Climate Warming & Bark Beetles

From Amy E. Hardy
Fourmile Recovery Resource Coordinator
Foothills United Way

IPWA Open House and Presentation

The Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance is sponsoring its annual Open House and Winter Lecture from 7 – 8:30 p.m., Monday, March 12th at
the Boulder Ranger District Forest Service Office, 2140 Yarmouth Ave., Boulder.
Forest Service volunteers and rangers will host an Open House with light refreshments at 7 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. featuring Boulder Daily Camera columnist Jeff Mitton, from CU’s Department of Biology and Evolutionary Biology, and Scott Ferrenberg, IPWA scholarship recipient. The slideshow and discussion will be: “Climate warming spreads bark beetles into susceptible, high-elevation forests”
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, email hikers@nullIndianPeaksWilderness.org.

Bette Erickson


Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits

MMM get-together is this Thursday, March 8th at 6:30 for John Latham’s workshop and approx 7:15 for read-around.

It will be at T’hoekje (Little Corner) cabin.  It is the small cabin behind Brookhart’s Sunset View cabin.  There are 2 parking spaces right beside it off Horsfal or park in Brookhart’s driveway and walk around.

Please call Edie at 303-444-0778 or Marie at 303-444-4691 if questions.   Hope to see you Thursday!   It would also be great if you respond so we know who and how many are coming.

Thanks,

Marie

Democratic Caucus

The Democratic Caucus for Precinct 909 (the Precinct numbers have changed – this is the old Precinct 13 and the boundaries have not changed) is Tuesday evening, March 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gold School. Registration begins at 6:15. We will vote on candidates for County Commissioner and select our representatives for the County Assembly.  For more information or to see if you are a registered voter, see   http://bocodems.org/

Gold Hill Calendar

Time to start on the GH Calendar for 2013!  Do you have ideas, suggestions, great photos or drawings?  Come to our first meeting on Monday, March 12 at 11 a.m. at Marilyn Soby’s house.  Questions?  Contact Marilyn at 444-9249 or Gretchen at 442-3847.

Movie Night

Here’s info on the next movie nite…from Kurtis Leverentz  <kurtisleverentz@nullgmail.com>

Kurtis Leverentz <kurtisleverentz@nullgmail.com>March 10, 2012: 127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston’s remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days, Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he can be rescued. Throughout his journey, Ralston recalls friends, lovers, family, and the two hikers he met before his accident. Running Time: 93 minutes. Please RSVP kurtisleverentz@nullgmail.com for reservations – seating is limited. BYOB and/or snacks please…  Starts at 7pm sharp.. See you there

Movie Night

Finally, a surfing movie!  Something to actually warm up with! Please RSVP for seating! BYOB and snacks please.
Starring 60 ft. waves! Wear your “clamdiggers” and flip=flops! This is a good one- just in time to warm you up for spring!
620 Gold Run Street- right here in Gold Hill!  Saturday, February 25th, 7:00 p.m.

Kurtis Leverentz <kurtisleverentz@nullgmail.com>

Gold Hill Fire Board Meeting

Thursday, March 20, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center

Gold Hill Town Meetimg

Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center – Come one, come all!

Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits – poetry prose evening

The next MMM meeting is to be held at Richard Oxley’s  home at 6.30 pm on February 16th.  Richard is asking for a call to let him know (303-442-3943) if you will attend.  If too many coming , it will be at the Brookhart’s house.
It begins at 6:30 for John’s workshop and then a read-around at 7:15.
All are welcome.

Here is John Latham’s introduction to the MMM idea.  For those not familiar with MMM, we have a monthly meeting (usually the first Thursday) at the home of one of the group. The idea is two-fold: (1) is that we do some writing (for 15-20 minutes) in response to a loose stimulus provided by John Latham., followed by a non-critical read-around of what has been written. This takes about 45 minutes, followed by short break and then: (2) a read-around, led by Edie Eilender, involving all people who care to read [for about 6 minutes per person maximum] some of their already-written prose or poetry, or writing by someone else. If, instead of reading, someone offers a song or two, that is welcomed. There is no pressure on people to actively participate. Most attendees do, but some come simply to listen. The host provides some limited drink & snackies, and if attendees care to bring along a modest contribution to the drink or food, that is welcomed, too.

For more information or questions, call Edie 444-0778

 

Movie night

Saturday (02.11.12): “The Two Escobars”
Plot Summary: Pablo Escobar was the richest, most powerful drug kingpin in the world, ruling the Medellín Cartel with an iron fist. Andres Escobar was the biggest soccer star in Colombia. The two were not related, but their fates were inextricably-and fatally-intertwined. Pablo’s drug money had turned Andres’ national team into South American champions, favored to win the 1994 World Cup in Los Angeles. It was there, in a game against the U.S., that Andres committed one of the most shocking mistakes in soccer history, scoring an “own goal” that eliminated his team from the competition and ultimately cost him his life. The Two Escobars is a riveting examination of the intersection of sports, crime, and politics. For Colombians, soccer was far more than a game: their entire national identity rode on the success or failure of their team. Jeff and Michael Zimbalist’s fast and furious documentary plays out on an ever-expanding canvas, painting a fascinating portrait of Pablo, Andres, and a country in the grips of a violent, escalating civil war

Great Documentary! Starting 7pm sharp   Running Time:  100 minutes
Please RSVP for seating! kurtisleverentz@nullgmail.com

see you all there!

620 Gold Run Street, Gold Hill

Boulder County Fourmile Fire Recovery Community Meeting dates

Hello,
Please spread the word about the upcoming community meetings. Everyone is welcome to attend any of these meetings. 
Meeting topics include:
  • Understanding the issues residents are facing in 2012
  • Lessons learned/Success Stories from 2011
  • Flood Mitigation/Land Rehabilitation plan for 2012
  • Flood and debris flow preparation
  • Feb. 14: Fourmile, Boulder Mountain Lodge, 91 Fourmile Canyon Drive
  • Feb. 21: Sunshine, Station 1, 311 CR 83
  • Feb. 23: Boulder Mountain, Station 1, 1905 Linden Drive
  • March 1: Gold Hill, Fire Barn, 1101 Main Street
(All meetings start at 7 p.m.)
Thanks,
Garry
Garry Sanfaçon | Fourmile Fire Recovery Manager
Boulder County | Board of County Commissioners
Office: 720.564.2642 | Fax: 303.441.4856
www.bouldercounty.org/fourmilefire

Boulder County Fourmile Fire Recovery Community Meeting dates

Hello,
Please spread the word about the upcoming community meetings. Everyone is welcome to attend any of these meetings. 
Meeting topics include:
  • Understanding the issues residents are facing in 2012
  • Lessons learned/Success Stories from 2011
  • Flood Mitigation/Land Rehabilitation plan for 2012
  • Flood and debris flow preparation
  • Feb. 14: Fourmile, Boulder Mountain Lodge, 91 Fourmile Canyon Drive
  • Feb. 21: Sunshine, Station 1, 311 CR 83
  • Feb. 23: Boulder Mountain, Station 1, 1905 Linden Drive
  • March 1: Gold Hill, Fire Barn, 1101 Main Street
 
(All meetings start at 7 p.m.)
 
Thanks,
Garry
 
 
Garry Sanfaçon | Fourmile Fire Recovery Manager
Boulder County Board of County Commissioners
Office: 720.564.2642 | Fax: 303.441.4856
www.bouldercounty.org/fourmilefire
 
 

Date of Insurance Bill testimony changed

From: Sanfacon, Garry [mailto:gsanfacon@nullbouldercounty.org]
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 4:26 PM

Subject: Date of Insurance Bill testimony changed

Greetings,

Representative Levy was informed today that the date for hearing testimony on the bill providing Additional Protections for Homeowners Insurance, HB1057, has been changed toWednesday morning February 8th at 9:30 a.m.

If you plan to attend please be prepared to speak to the specifics of the bill (see attachment) for 3-5 minutes. For more information visit the state website and click on HB12-1057:http://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2012A/csl.nsf/BillFoldersHouse?openFrameset.

 

For questions please contact Rep. Levy’s Legislative Aide, Tad Kline at 720-839-2803.

 

The BMX departs from the Boulder Transit station on Walnut at 8:11 a.m. and arrives at Market St. at 9 a.m.

 

Regards,

 

Garry

 

Garry Sanfaçon | Fourmile Fire Recovery Manager

Boulder County | Board of County Commissioners

Office: 720.564.2642 | Fax: 303.441.4856

www.bouldercounty.org/fourmilefire

 

 


Movie Nite

Here is info on the next movie nite:
This Saturday (01.28.12) starting at 7pm sharp, “Dust to Glory”. Running time 1:40:00. A moving and emotional documentary on the families, the endurance, the stamina, and the vehicles (to sucesfully drive) the Baja 1000! Good action and a wonderful timeline alongside the race. Please come and join other creative locals at the 2012 second seasonal movie nite – right here in in Gold Hill! Please email kurtisleverentz@nullgmail.com for reservations! Seating is very limited, so please email for reservations. BYOB/ Snacks! Hopefully, I’ll see you all here! 620 Gold Run Street.

Lickskillet Studios Presents Cabin Fever Concerts

Live at the Gold Hill General Store

 Doors @ 6:30 p.m., Concert @ 7 p.m      Coffee, drinks, and baked goods available for purchase.

 Join us with James Moors on January 25th.  “enlightening, entertaining and engaging – James Moors reaches deep and brings it all openly and optimistically, back to the surface for everyone to hear – and feel.  Often compared to Lyle Lovett and Darden Smith.  A warm hearted spirit that makes you want to hear more.”  Steve Morse, Boston.

Please email kortmccumber @gmail.com for reservations.

And subscribe to the very cool and informational blog here:
www.lickskilletstudios.com