Community Calendar

Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: Coffee & Conversation, every Friday, 9-10:30 a.m., City Council Chambers, Edgewater Civic Center, 1800 N. Harlan St. Free coffee, donuts and conversation with neighbors. Details: edgewaterco.com, 720-763-3030

Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23: Santa at Edgewater Public Marketplace, 5505 W 20th Ave, Edgewater, CO 80214. Visit Santa at the Edgewater Public Market this holiday season. Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dec. 2: City of Wheat Ridge’s Holiday Celebration, 3:00-6:30 p.m. The Green on 38th Ave. – 7101 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO. This event offers holiday-themed activities, including horse drawn carriage rides, roaming carolers, arts and crafts, refreshments, photos with Santa and the annual tree-lighting ceremony at 6:15pm. Info: https://www.rootedinfun.com/369/Holiday-Celebration 

Dec. 2: Fulcrum Christmas Book Sale & Market, 11am-3pm. 3970 Youngfield St. Wheat Ridge, CO. Join Fulcrum Publishing for a warehouse sale with everything from front list titles, relevant works on conservation, Native history, and censorship to important educational materials. Books will be heavily discounted, with savings up to 50%. Teachers & librarians will receive an additional special discount to share these books with students. More information: https://www.fulcrumbooks.com/ 

Dec 2: Storytime at Edgewater Books, 11:15-11:45 a.m. 5505 W 20th Ave Ste 144, Edgewater, CO 80214. Edgewater Books is hosting a story time every first Saturday of the month. Ms. Kate will read a selection of stories. This is a wonderful activity especially for children between the ages of 3 and 6 (though all children are welcome).

Dec. 6: Localworks community chat & cheers, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Wolf + Wildflower, 7190 W. 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge Creates is hosting a Community Chat and Cheers to update community members on the new mission and vision they will put into action in the 2023 year. Join them and your creative community for food, drinks and a community chat. RSVP to this event by emailing reception@wearelocalworks.org 

Dec 9: Santa Visit and Toy Drive, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Town Hall, 4176 Benton St., Mountain View, CO 80212. Visit Santa at Town Hall and bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift card for a family in need. 

Dec. 9: In-Person Coffee with the (Wheat Ridge) Mayor, 9-10 a.m., Vinnola’s Market, 7750 W. 38th Ave. Free.

Dec. 9: Second Saturday Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Join vendors each second Saturday with unique items for sale. Lots of great items for any holiday. Monies collected go into the Grange Scholarship Fund. Info: Renee@grange2ndsat@gmail.com

Dec. 9: Wheat Ridge Historical Society’s Holiday Celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Baugh House 44th and Robb St. Attend the holiday celebration on the Second Saturday of December. Wear your  holiday sweater for prizes, participate in the White Elephant gift and Cookie exchange and enjoy caroling, crafts, and snacks.

Dec. 14: Edgewater Area Schools Holiday Posada and Jefferson Holiday Concert, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. 2305 Pierce St, Edgewater, CO. Free dinner and activities available for the whole family. Enjoy the Jefferson holiday concert at 6:30 p.m. 

Dec. 15: Jefferson Center Mental Health and Wellness Series, 12 – 1 p.m., Wheat Ridge Recreation Center 4005 Kipling St Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Join The City of Wheat Ridge and Jefferson Center for Mental Health to learn a few tricks for bringing down the boiling point in your conversations. The presentation will discuss de-escalation, communication skills and tools for positive interaction. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-and-wellness-series-tickets-701112164357?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl info: christinabo@jcmh.org 

Dec. 20: Mountain View Mayor community office hours, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 5461 W. 41st Ave., Mountain View, CO 80212. Join Mayor Mitcham for Community Office Hours on the third Wednesday of every month. Come for a coffee and pastry, to hear about what’s happening at Town Hall, and to share your thoughts and ideas. Her reports to Council each month include feedback from these gatherings. 

Dec. 5: Localworks Bar Stool Bingo 2023, 6:00-8:30, Esters Gold’s Marketplace 10151 w 26th ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80215. Join Localworks on Colorado Gives Day for Bar Stool Bingo to help them reach their $15,000 fundraising goal. Info: https://wearelocalworks.org/barstoolbingo/