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๐ŸŒฑ Monarch Casino - Mariposa Bistro and 10 more events

Black Hawk, Colorado Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Black Hawk! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. โ˜€๏ธ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Friday Camp: Water is Life โ€” Wild Bear Nature Center - We Are Nature at Gilpin County Community Center
  • Monarch Casino - Mariposa Bistro at Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
  • Elem. Music Concert 3rd, 4th, 5th, Upper El at Gilpin County School District

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Decreasing clouds and warm, temps: high: 73, low: 39.
  • Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ธ Around Black Hawk

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๐Ÿ—“ Upcoming Events in Black Hawk

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๐Ÿ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Seniors4Wellness Game Day
    Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Buchanan Recreation Center Bristlecone Lounge 32003 Ellingwood Trail Evergreen, CO 80439
    12:30 pm
  • Quarterly Classic Book Group: Their Eyes Were Watching God
    Evergreen Library 5000 Highway 73, Evergreen, CO 80439
    1:00 pm
  • Whiskey & Wing Wednesdays!
    Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Revival Brews Downtown Evergreen
    3:00 pm
  • Senior Awards Night
    Gilpin County School District Black Hawk, CO 80422
    6:00 pm
  • Great Decisions: The Future of Human Rights and International Law
    Evergreen Library 5000 Highway 73, Evergreen, CO 80439
    6:00 pm
  • Wine, Women, and Wealth (WWW) in Golden โ†’
    Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Wine, Women, and Wealth (WWW) in Golden is hosted at 6:30 pm, Golden Welcome Center on the second Wednesday of the month. (Except for in January, 2025. In January, 2025 it is on Wednesday, 1/15/25.) Please RSVP (link below) or Amelia at 720-722-0094
    6:30 pm
  • Thursday May 14
  • Red Rocks Hike
    Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Red Rocks Park
    9:00 am
  • Preschool Adventures at Evergreen Nature Center
    Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Evergreen Nature Center, 27640 CO-74, Evergreen, CO 80439
    9:00 am

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • "Avoid the area" due to fire in Boulder, Colorado.
    9:48PM on May 11: Boulder Fire-Rescue reports black smoke from a business on Valmont, with food in a commercial oven as the cause, and advises toโ€ฆ (Nextdoor )
  • Caesars Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Food and Beverage Supervisor in Black Hawk. Apply here.
  • Ballys Corporation posted a job opening for Bartender - MG Casino Beverage (Full Time) Food - Front of House Bally's Black Hawk300 Main StBlack Hawk, CO 80422, USA +0 more May 5, 2026 Full Time in Black Hawk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Black Hawk here.

๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

Idaho Springs

  • Colorado rafting season is underway, adapting to low water levels (kdvr.com)
  • Overnight closures on I-70 at Floyd Hill are set this week (clearcreekcourant.com)

Evergreen

  • Driver rescued from burning Mini Cooper on Highway 74 (westernslopenow.com)
  • Champs, placers, season-best efforts top state swim results (canyoncourier.com)
  • Parents demand answers from Jeffco Public Schools about unreleased safety audit flagging 153 threats (denver7.com)

Ok Black Hawk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Black Hawk

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Black Hawk

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.