Erie

Paws to Study: High schoolers studying for finals can find out what the library has for teen self-care and homework resources. There will be an area set up with white boards, water and healthy snacks to fuel the brain. Best of all, there will be a therapy dog for stress relief from studying; 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; highplains.libcal.com.

A Homestead Christmas: Take a tour of this turn-of-the-century farmhouse and museum. Enjoy some light refreshments including hot chocolate, hot apple cider and Christmas cookies. Live entertainment by Weld County Ramblers and Erie High School Choir; 10 a.m. Saturday, Wise Homestead Museum, 11611 Jasper Road; free; eriehistoricalsociety.org.

Lafayette

The Front Rangers concert: The Front Rangers are ready to fill the room with classic jams to keep listeners dancing. Get ready for a night of rockin’ blues, funk and groovy soul music; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette; facebook.com.

Altitude Groove Band concert: Altitude Groove is a modern funk and classic rock dance cover band that performs a variety of jumpin’ dance music from Aretha Franklin to Bruno Mars. Based out of Northern Colorado, the group specializes in bringing the funk to a corporate event, festival, wedding or concert; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Dr., Unit T, Lafayette; facebook.com.

Friends Holiday Sale: Support literacy and the library at the Friends Holiday Sale, held during library hours. On Sunday, spend $5 to load up a bag. All proceeds are used to support literacy and learning programs at the Lafayette Public Library; 10 a.m. Friday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Mistletoe & Melodies with the CJRO: Celebrate the season when Marion Powers and the CJRO Quintet perform an evening of seasonal music. This concert includes a mix of holiday tunes and jazz standards; 7 p.m. Friday, Muse Performance Space, 200 E. South Boulder Road, Lafayette; $25; museperformancespace.com.; free; eriehistoricalsociety.org.”]

Conversations in English: Join other English language learners in a weekly conversation group designed to improve speaking and listening skills in a friendly, informal and non-judgmental environment. These weekly drop-in conversations are facilitated by a native English speaker; 11 a.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Saturday Storytime: Join for stories, songs and interactive fun perfect for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Merry Christmas Baby concert: Merry Christmas Baby will delight audiences of all ages. This concert is packed with traditional and modern Christmas songs done with a jazz flare. Join the Longmont All Star Jazz Band, made up of top high school musicians and local jazz artists, along with Gospel Expressions for an upbeat evening full of rhythm, energy and fun combining the soulful and expressive sounds of big band jazz and gospel with the warm and familiar melodies of Christmas; 7 p.m. Sunday, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette; facebook.com.

Sensory Friendly Playtime: Join for Sensory Friendly Playtime, a special museum program for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. WOW! will limit capacity, turn down sounds and lights and provide adaptive equipment to offer a safe and fun experience for all; 10 a.m. Sunday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; $1; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Teen Maker Hangout: Drop in to use and explore the library’s makerspace. Learn about the equipment, programs and tools available for making designs; 3:30 p.m. Monday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Winter Solstice story time: Celebrate winter solstice with snowy stories, songs and a craft; 10:30 a.m. Monday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Writers Workshop: Drop by the library to chat with fellow writers of all levels about projects, share experiences with writing and getting published, get ideas for development of a piece and learn from each other in a casual atmosphere; 6 p.m. Monday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers concert: Eight Colorado acoustic songwriters and performers head up a new show filled with gorgeous vocals, thrilling instrumentals and holiday joy. Featuring Jon Chandler, Jim Fischer, Mary Huckins, Ron Jones, Ernie Martinez, Jerry Mills, Pat Rossiter and Dana Vernon, Home for the Holidays is an Americana musical experience to be cherished; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette; facebook.com.

“Stories We Share” exhibit: The Lafayette Arts and Cultural Resources Department is hosting an invitational art exhibit, “Stories We Share,” featuring tales, myths and traditions from different cultures around the world. Look forward to artwork by Guotai Ding, Pam Duran, Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand, Gaby Oshiro, Toluwanimi Obiwole, Lida Penkova, Anu Sury, Mitra Verma and more; Tuesday, The Collective, 201 N. Public Road, Lafayette; lafayettecoevents.com.

Louisville

Holiday Food Drive: Juniper Village at Louisville is running a community food drive through Dec. 21. Drop off non-perishable food donations. This year, the Village is aiming to collect 250 items to help brighten the season for local families. All donations will be delivered to the Sister Carmen Community Center, supporting neighbors who need a little extra help during the holidays; 10 a.m. Wednesday, Juniper Village at Louisville, 1078 S. 88th St., Louisville; free; juniperlouisville.com.

Friday Afternoon Club meeting: This program will explore the roles of bees, butterflies, beetles, moths and other crucial insects in the local ecosystem. Learn why these pollinators are the superheroes behind Colorado’s natural beauty and how to help protect them; 1 p.m. Friday, Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St., Louisville; free; louisville-library.org.

Superior

Superior Winter Festival: Enjoy live performances, photos with Santa, visits with reindeer, rides on the train, local vendors, hot cocoa and treats, arts and crafts and more; 1 p.m. Saturday, downtown Superior area on Main Street and Superior Drive; free; member.superiorchamber.com.

Editor’s note: Scheduling and availability of events may be subject to change.