December 1
Lyons Board of Trustees Meeting – Lyons Town Hall
Estes Park Newcomers Club – Estes Valley Library
December 2
A-Basin Rise & Shine Rando Series (1 of 4) – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Pet Preparedness Workshop – Idaho Springs Library
Central City Council – Central City Hall
Kiwanis Club Board Meeting – Estes Valley Library
December 3
Black Hawk City Council Meeting – Black Hawk Council Chambers
Estes Park Mayor’s Coffee Chat – Estes Park Senior Center
Estes Valley Model Railroaders – Estes Valley Library
December 4
Clear Creek Veterans Coalition Meeting – Idaho Springs Elk’s Lodge
Outdoor Divas Women’s Demo Day – Loveland Ski Area
The Environmental Group – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center
Game Night ‘Tricky Trails’ – Estes Park Museum
Raptor Tools – Estes Valley Library
December 5
First Friday Holiday Lighting – Nederland Town Hall
Gingerbread House Decorating – Estes Park Events Center
Friends of the Estes Valley Library Book Sale – Estes Valley Library
December 5-6
Holiday Lights on the Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad
December 5-7
Tommyknocker Holidays Craft Fair – Teller House
December 6
Fancy Free at Louis Dupuy’s Victorian Fashion Show – Hotel de Paris Museum
Full Moon Hike to St. Mary’s Glacier – Silver Lake Lodge
Santa Carriage Rides – Cooper Creek Square
Santa Visits – Village at Winter Park
Skywatchers, Wee Creekers Holiday Gala – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center
Wreath Making – Golden Gate Grange
Coal Creek Canyon Ladies Ugly Sweater Christmas Party – Chapel in the Hills
Lyons Parade of Lights & Fireworks – Main Street
NRA Basic Pistol Class – Estes Park Gun & Archery Club
Breakfast with Santa Family Fun Festival & Holiday Movie Marathon – Estes Park Events Complex
Full Moon Hike – Rocky Mountain National Park
Foot Reflexology Class – Riverspointe Spa and Massage
Quota Club Holiday Home Tour – Estes Park (various)
December 6-7
54th Annual Georgetown Christmas Market, Santa Lucia Procession – 6th and Rose streets
Holiday Open House – Golden Gate Canyon State Park Visitor Center
SoGnar Snowboard Camp Tour – Loveland Ski Area
A-Basin Loves Kids Day – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Lyons Holiday Bazaar – Lyons Elementary School
Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train Ride – Georgetown Loop Railroad
December 6-21
Pictures With Santa – Old Church Shops
December 7
Never Summer Snowboard Demo and Rail Jam – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
December 8
Yoga with Justine – Salina Schoolhouse
Idaho Springs City Council – Idaho Springs City Hall
Estes Park Car Club Annual Christmas Party and Gift Exchange – TBA
Garden Club – Estes Valley Library
December 9
Colorado Gives Day – Colorado (various)
Holiday Bazaar Benefit for Miles Pancoast – Sundance Café
Georgetown Board of Selectman – Georgetown Town Hall
Lyons Health & Wellness Network Meeting – Lyons Yoga and Wellness
Estes Park Board of Trustees – Estes Park Town Hall
“A Crossroads Christmas VI” Benefit for Crossroads Ministry – Estes Park Cultural Arts Council Gallery
Non-Profit Center: Proposal Writing Basics, Connect for Health Q&A, Reader’s Theater: “A Christmas Memory” – Estes Valley Library
December 10
Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing
Front Range Ski Club Races Under Lights – Echo Mountain
Black Hawk City Council Meeting – Black Hawk Council Chambers
December 11
Ski Hooky with 95.7FM The Party – Loveland Ski Area
Introduction to Essential Oils: Free Oil Share Event – Riverspointe Spa and Massage
Rotary Club of Estes Park Duck Race Committee Meeting – Nicky’s Restaurant
Estes Park Equestrian Club – Estes Valley Library
Peak to Peak Chorale – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center
December 12-13
Holiday Lights on the Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad
December 12-14
Family Weekend – Shoshoni Yoga Ashram
December 13
Christmas at Hamill House – Hamill House Museum
Advent Quiet Day – Salina Schoolhouse
Santa Carriage Rides – Cooper Creek Square
Santa Visits – Village at Winter Park
Santa Visit, Game Night – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center
Tommelfest – Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Dasher 5K – Bond Park
Holiday Drop ‘n’ Shop – Estes Valley Library
Foot Reflexology Class – Riverspointe Spa and Massage
December 13-14
54th Annual Georgetown Christmas Market – 6th and Rose streets
A-Basin Loves Kids Day – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train Ride – Georgetown Loop Railroad
December 14
Dave ‘BigFoot’ Felkley Memorial Service – Nederland Community Center
115th National Christmas Bird Count – various
Wildlife and Winter Hike – Heil Valley Ranch
December 15
Lyons Board of Trustees Meeting – Lyons Town Hall
Yoga with Justine – Salina Schoolhouse
December 15-24
Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train Ride – Georgetown Loop Railroad
December 16
Allenspark Area Club – Peaceful Valley Ranch
Dynafit Rise & Shine Rando Series (2 of 4) – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Central City Council – Central City Hall
Gilpin County Commissioners – Old Gilpin County Courthouse
Mountain Outreach Flood Recovery Pet Preparedness Workshop – Estes Valley Library
December 17
Front Range Ski Club Races Under Lights – Echo Mountain
Estes Park Internet & Computer Users Group Christmas Party – Estes Valley Library
December 17-21
U.S. Freestyle Ski Team Selections – Winter Park Resort
December 18
Mill Creek Valley Historical Society – Dumont Schoolhouse
Pinball Tournament – Lyons Classic Pinball
December 19-20
Holiday Lights on the Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad
Last-Minute Holiday Shop-a-thon Festivities – Downtown Estes Park
December 19-21
Last Minute Holiday Shopathon – Estes Park (various)
December 20
Santa Visits – Carousel of Happiness
Santa at A-Basin – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Santa Visits – Village at Winter Park
Christmas at Hamill House – Hamill House Museum
Santa & Friends Visit – Jamestown Mercantile
December 20-21
Boulder Nordic Junior Race Team Nordic Race – Eldora Mountain Resort
Meet Santa – Old Church Shops
Santa Visits – Village at Winter Park
Santa Carriage Rides – Cooper Creek Square
December 21
Winter Solstice Celebration – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center Eco-Arts Lounge
Winter Solstice Kirtan – The Yoga Room, Idaho Springs
Santa’s Workshop: Gingerbread House and Cookies Decorating – Stanley Hotel
December 22
Yoga with Justine – Salina Schoolhouse
Idaho Springs City Council – Idaho Springs City Hall
December 23
Georgetown Board of Selectman – Georgetown Town Hall
Estes Park Board of Trustees – Estes Park Town Hall
December 24
Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show – Winter Park Resort
Santa Visits – Village at Winter Park
Santa Carriage Rides – Cooper Creek Square
December 26-27
Holiday Lights on the Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad
December 26-30
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides – Cooper Creek Square
December 26-31
Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train Ride – Georgetown Loop Railroad
December 27
Ice Racing: Studs &Cheaters – Georgetown Lake
December 28
Ice Racing: Bare Rubber – Georgetown Lake
December 29
Yoga with Justine – Salina Schoolhouse
December 30
New Year’s Family Glow Stick Party – Estes Park Aquatic Center
December 31
Front Range Ski Club Races Under Lights – Echo Mountain
Crystal Ball – Stanley Hotel
Dance Party – Ski Granby Ranch
January 1
New Years Day Yoga – The Yoga Room, Idaho Springs
The Environmental Group – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center
January 2-4
Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train Ride – Georgetown Loop Railroad
Ice Maze and Ice Games – Ski Granby Ranch

WEEKLY EVENTS
Sunday
Master Chen Sermon on Daoism, Community Tai Chi, Qigong Instruction – Aspen Lodge
Sunday Community Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat
Maya Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga
Mat Pilates w/Nicole – Yoga Room Idaho Springs
Wild in Winter, Ranger-led Program – Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Monday
Monday Night Trivia – Pizza Bar 66
Great Courses Art Lecture Series: Museum Masterpieces – Estes Park Senior Center
Downtown Estes Park Walking History Tour – Bond Park
Institute of Noetic Sciences – Estes Valley Library
Adult Pickleball – Estes Park Middle School Gym
Poker Tournament – West Winds Tavern
Pre-School Soccer, Pickleball, Kids Tai Chi, After-School Soccer – Nederland Community Center
SilverSneakers Classic, Continuing Yoga, Kettlebells, Cardio Pump – Clear Creek Recreation Center
Hatha Yoga, Aquacize, Yoga Dance, Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Bootcamp – Gilpin Community Center
Gentle Yoga w/Joelle, Yoga w/Abby – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center
Yoga – Golden Gate Grange Community Center
Matter of Balance – Walt Self Community Building
Iyengar Level 1/2 – Tadasana Mountain Yoga
Yoga w/Peggy – Old Gallery
Vinyasa Yoga w/Melissa – Yoga Room Idaho Springs
Empowerment Yoga, Teen ‘n Rents Slow Flow Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness
Tuesday
Texas Hold’em Poker Series Showdown – Wheel Bar
Downtown Estes Park Walking History Tour – Bond Park
Pool Tournament – Mother’s Saloon
Trivia – 1860 Tavern
Bingo – American Legion Post 119 Estes Park
Tech Tuesday – Nederland Community Library
Estes Park Anime Club – Estes Valley Library
Adult Co-Rec Volleyball League – Estes Park Middle School Gym
Adult Tai Chi, Basketball, After-School Soccer – Nederland Community Center
Women’s Movers & Shakers, Sit & Fit, Probation, Tae Kwon Do, Ripped – Clear Creek Recreation Center
Quick & Tone, Aquacize, Tae Kwon Do – Gilpin Community Center
Tai Chi Class – CCCIA Hall
4-H Meeting – Gilpin Fairgrounds Exhibit Barn
Yoga – Old Gallery
Hot Jammin’ Yoga – Yoga Room Idaho Springs
Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga
Mom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat
Inspired Fitness Bootcamp – Stage Stop Market and Cafe
Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness
Wednesday
Wednesday Road Ride – Tin Shed Sports
Trivia Night – Longz Mountain Grill
Pool League – Lonigans Saloon
Game Night – Club Ned
Chess Club – Nederland Community Library
Mindful Meditation – Coal Creek Canyon Location: 303-642-0428
Pickleball, Mountain Movers, After-School Soccer, Motion/Zumba – Nederland Community Center
Continuing Yoga, Cardio, Beginning Yoga, Kettlebells – Clear Creek Recreation Center
40 Day Candlelight Meditation Series – Mayama Movement Studio
Child Watch, Nia, Aquacize, Adult Strengthen Stretch & Balance, Swim Lessons, Vinyasa Yoga, Swim Team, Volleyball League, Guts & Glutes, Give Me A Break – Gilpin Community Center
Open Gym Adult Basketball – Estes Park Middle School Gym
Strengthen, Stretch & Balance Adult Exercise Class w/Joelle – CCCIA Hall
Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie – Yoga Room Idaho Springs
Moms & Babies Yoga, Vinyasa Flow – Tadasana Mountain Yoga
Pre-Natal Yoga, Restorative Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness
Thursday
Local’s Night – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park
Free Pool – Lonigans Saloon
Rotary Club of Estes Park Meeting – National Park Village Theater
Community Helping Hands – Club Ned
Bingo – American Legion Post 119 Estes Park
Kids & Adult Tai Chi, Mountain Movers, Basketball – Nederland Community Center
Women’s Movers & Shakers, Tae Kwon Do, Yoga Sculpt, Boy Scouts, Ripped – Clear Creek Recreation Center
Bootcamp, Child Watch, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Aquacize, Give Me A Break, Tae Kwon Do – Gilpin Community Center
Inspired Fitness Bootcamp – Stage Stop Market and Cafe
Gentle Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion – Tadasana Mountain Yoga
Thursday Locals Night – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat
Empowerment Yoga, Flood Trauma Therapy, Yoga for Conditioning – Lyons Yoga & Wellness
Friday
Cardio Sculpt, Pre-School Soccer, After-School Soccer – Nederland Community Center
Downtown Estes Park Walking History Tour – Bond Park
Aquacize, Adult Strengthen Stretch & Balance – Gilpin Community Center
Yoga w/Annie – Clear Creek Recreation Center
Friday Afternoon Club – Club Ned
Institute of Noetic Science – Estes Valley Library
Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie – Yoga Room Idaho Springs
Hatha Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga
Yoga w/Cariann – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center
Parent & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat
Gentle Yoga, TGIF! Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness
Saturday
Peak to Peak Birders – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
Community Clothing Closet, Pickleball – Nederland Community Center
Animals in Winter, Ranger-led Program – Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, RMNP
Estes Park Anime Club – Estes Valley Library
Bootcamp – Gilpin Community Center
Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie or Sarah – Yoga Room Idaho Springs

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All listings/dates subject to change. Contact venues to confirm events.

Originally published in December 2014 issue of the MMAC Monthly