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eggs.

Over 200 searching young-

sters were divided into groups

and where they hunted: ages

0-2 were in the fitness studio;

ages 3 and 4 were in the youth

camp room; kids 5 to 7 were in

the multipurpose room; and the

older 8 to 12 had to find eggs

in the gymnasium. Swimmers

could also recover eggs from

the activity pool and the lap

pool.

There was plenty of Rec Cen-

ter staff on hand to make sure

Young, mostly non-proficient

swimmers retrieved eggs from

the Activity Pool, and the more

Pool.

various crafts.

the candy for place-

$200 for prizes.

of staff was on hand

a fun and safe day.

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The pool crew! (They didn’t get to hunt for eggs, but had

a good time anyway.)

Isla Hain looked intrigued by the hunt and other activities.

for ages 3-4.

An egg hunt was held in the gymnasium for ages 8-12.

activity pool.

Activity pool Guard Tommie DeMauro watches over the younger swimmers.

Swimmers with more experience

(webbed feet or rabbit’s paws not

required) got in on the lap pool

egg dive.

for ages 3-4.

pool staff.

The Easter Bunny was a popular attraction for the

younger set.

Egg hunts, dance planned to

welcome Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday will hop in on Sunday,

April 20. Before the traditional holiday ar-

rives, several time-honored egg hunts and

other activities are planned around Gilpin

County.

The ladies of Lodge 557 will be decorat-

ing eggs tonight (Thursday, April 17) at the

Central City Elks Lodge on Main Street,

starting at 6:30 p.m.

The eggs will be used for the organiza-

tion’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled

for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 at 7 p.m.,

at William C. Russell Park near the top of

Eureka Street. The event is for children ages

newborn to 12. The group promises young-

sters they’ll be egg-cited for turning out and

hunting for eggs and other prizes.

night, April 19.

of Main Street.

The Coal Creek Canyon Improvement

Association plans to hold its annual Eas-

ter Egg Hunt between noon and 2 p.m. on

Saturday, April 19, at its building at 31528

Highway 72. The folks at United Power

sponsor the event.

CCCIA also reminds residents that the

hall is available for rental for those seeking

a venue to host a graduation party, wed-

ding reception, or other events. The build-

ing boasts a spacious room with more than

2,000 square feet, ideal for dancing, dining,

or various activities. Scenic canyon views

can be enjoyed from the building, which

features a large outdoor deck perfect for

photos. For more information, visit coal-

creekcanyon.org.

Colorado has a state mushroom

state’s projected $1.2

billion budget deficit.

myriad of potholes and

reckless speeders along

the Centennial State’s

crumbling highways.

Instead, Gov. Jared Polis

has epic news for Colo-

radans: We now have an

official state mushroom

– one you might spot while roaming

parts of Gilpin County.

Polis recently signed House Bill

25-1091 into law, designating the

Agaricus julius mushroom, commonly

known as the Emperor mushroom, as

Colorado’s official state mushroom.

“Today, Agaricus Julius, or the Emperor

Mushroom Formerly Known as Prince,

joins the iconic Rocky

Mountain Columbine, Lark

Bunting, Bighorn Sheep,

Colorado Blue Spruce, and

others as a symbol of our

beautiful state. Designating

a state mushroom helps us

celebrate the important

and diverse plants and

animals that make up and

strengthen the lands and

ecosystems that make

the landscapes of our state so vibrant

and inspiring. Our state mushroom has a

coloring similar to that of a portobello, a

cherry-almond aroma, and it’s delicious,”

Polis said in a recent release.

Originally mistaken for its close rela-

tive, Agaricus augustus, also known as

the prince mushroom, Agaricus julius was

first identified by scientists in Colorado

in 2016. The mushroom is commonly re-

ferred to as “the Emperor formerly

According to sources, Emperor

mushrooms are edible and na-

tive to high-elevation spruce-fir

forests, including some parts

of Gilpin County. They are

saprobic, which means they

break down dead or decaying

organic material, recycling

nutrients and reducing wildfire

fuel loads.

The governor’s press release

made no mention of how the

state mushroom tastes on a

freshly baked pizza or as a

sandwich topping. Addition-

ally, the information sheet

did not indicate whether any

other “official designations” are

expected before May 7, the last

day the state legislature and senate

will be in session for the current term.

Agaricus Julis is now the Colorado state

mushroom.

Gilpin Education Founda-

tion’s annual scholarship

dinner is planned for 6 p.m.

on Saturday, April 26, at the

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa

in Black Hawk. Justin Gold of

Jason’s Nut Butter will be the

keynote speaker at the event,

which raises scholarship

money for local students.

Founded in 1994, the orga-

nization raised over $80,000

in scholarships for students

attending the Gilpin County

School District RE-1.

For details and tickets, visit

gilpineducationfoundation.org.

Gilpin County officials plan

to meet sometime in May

to discuss the South Beaver

Creek Road improvement

project. The meeting at the

Gilpin Community Rec Center

will be an opportunity for

residents to learn and give

input on a project to eliminate

ruts and puddles that typi-

cally follow snow melting and

runoff season each spring.

Additional updates will be

available soon.

The annual arts and crafts

fair is planned from 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April

28, in the Coal Creek Canyon

Improvement Association

building, 31528 Highway 72.

Arts, jewelry, crafts, candy,

baked goods and other items

will be available. For infor-

mation, visit coalcreekcan-

yon.org.

Gilpin Arts Society’s 78

Juried Arts Show will begin

on Saturday, June 7, and run

through Aug. 8. An opening

reception is planned for 5 to 7

p.m. on June 7 at Washington

Hall in Central City. For de-

tails or to join the GAA, visit

GilpinArts.org.

The City of Black Hawk

plans to host its annual

clean-up day throughout the

community on Thursday,

June 12. The yearly activity

typically attracts more than

100 volunteers, including

residents, casino and business

representatives, city vendors

and others who pick up litter

to prepare Black Hawk for the

arrival of summer tourists.

Timberline Fire Protec-

tion District offers residents

complimentary Home Igni-

tion Zone (HIZ) assessments

to help them identify and

mitigate wildfire assessment

risks. The assessments will

inform homeowners by evalu-

ating their property, provid-

ing actionable recommenda-

tions and offering affordable

services.

For information, visit

TPFD’s website or contact

Andrew Steffe by calling

303-582-5768 (ext. 708) or

emailing asteffe@Timberline-

fire.com.

The annual Founders’ Day

event in Black Hawk has an-

nounced several bands will be

performing during this year’s

celebration on Saturday, June

28. The groups will include

Sugar Britches, Queen Bees,

Kind Mountain Band and

Sisters of Rock.

The festival will include

vendors and other family

activities and is free and open

to the public at Black Hawk’s

Gregory Plaza.

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