Erie

Coffee Connections: Coffee Connections is a great way to kick off the business day. Enjoy a cup of coffee and pastries, engage in stimulating conversations and share business tips and leads. Build new connections with chamber members, board directors and ambassadors. The speaker this month will be Lisa Knudsen with Erie Uplink, an organization supporting the community; 8 a.m. Wednesday, Erie Chamber, 235 Wells St., Erie; members.eriechamber.org.

Teen Paint Along: Paint a beautiful evening landscape. This program is for ages 12 and up. Registration required; 4 p.m. Wednesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.

Baby Open Play: Infants and babies, along with their caretakers, are welcome to drop in to play and explore with all their senses. Activities will stimulate their senses and allow babies to learn while they play; 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library; free; highplains.libcal.com.

“Color Shift” art exhibit opening reception: “ColorShift” celebrates the changing seasons, featuring four local Colorado artists. This rotating exhibit invites the community to experience a vibrant journey through color as the season shifts from autumn to winter. At the reception, guests can meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments and explore the artwork on display; 6 p.m. Friday, Cristos Coffee, 149 S. Briggs St., Erie; members.eriechamber.org.

Pokemon Hang Out: Kids in elementary school are invited to Pokemon Hang Out to talk about Pokemon, trade cards, play the game and meet other kids who love Pokemon; 2 p.m. Saturday, Erie Community Library; highplains.libcal.com.

DIY Wrapping Paper: Elementary-age kids are invited to learn printmaking techniques and apply them by making their very own sheet of wrapping paper. Registration required; 3 p.m. Tuesday, Erie Community Library; highplains.libcal.com.

Lafayette

Family Storytime: Stories, songs, rhymes and fun designed for toddlers and active walkers through preschool age; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Littlest Learners: This series of hands-on programs is for infants and toddlers (newborns to 3-year-olds) and their caregivers to explore fine motor, gross motor and cognitive experiences. The program is included with museum admission or membership; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Makerspace drop in: Makerspace drop in is open to all ages; children in grades 5 and below must be under the direct supervision of a person over the age of 17 years old. Learn about the equipment, programs and tools available for making designs; 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Bilingual Storytime: Kids and caregivers will enjoy bilingual stories and activities; 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Lafayette Learns: Join Dr. Brittany Welch of the National Science Foundation (NSF) National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) for “Weather on the Move – Understanding Weather Hazards for Cars, Trucks, and Drones.” Dr. Welch will discuss the impacts of adverse weather on different vehicles and how NSF NCAR researchers and transportation agencies are guiding the development of new automated technologies to safely navigate weather hazards; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

STEAM to the Max: Come to WOW! after school and take part in extra awesome STEAM activities. STEAM to the Max! is a recurring program on Thursday afternoons and is recommended for grades K-3; 3:30 p.m. Thursday, WOW! Children’s Museum; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

SCBWI author story time: WOW! Children’s Museum and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators present author story time. Local author Jo Renfro will be reading this week; 10 a.m. Friday, WOW! Children’s Museum; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Thanksgiving Feast and Craft Fair: Embrace a day of joyful festivities and celebrate blessings by enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving dinner and Holiday Craft Fair; noon Friday, Senior Services, 103 S. Iowa Ave., Lafayette; lafayetteco.gov.

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.

Donny Most with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra concert: Donny Most bring the songs of Sinatra, Darin, Martin and more to life through his engaging interpretations and creative arrangements. The swing era and ’50s cool are fused together in one unique show; 7 p.m. Sunday, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette; facebook.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.

Bonsai workshop: Beginner workshops are perfect to grab friends, a drink and come make tiny trees. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends. Teachers will introduce core concepts and guide participants’ experience as they pot, prune and design a bonsai tree; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sanitas Brewing Company, 400 W. South Boulder Road, #1650, Lafayette; $85; eventvesta.com.

Louisville

Boulder Model Railroad Club meeting: The club is not focused on a specific layout. Instead, it appeals to a variety of skills and interests from DC to DCC operations to the historian, the diorama creator or a builder of a basement empire; 7 p.m. Thursday, Tri-City Elks lodge, 525 Main St., Louisville; free; bmrconline.org.

Transgender Day of Remembrance: Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost that year in acts of anti-transgender violence. The city of Louisville will be observing this tradition this year by gathering for a community vigil. There will be hot chocolate and cider to keep warm; 6 p.m. Thursday, Memory Square Park, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville; facebook.com.

Rock the Halls: Face is an all-vocal rock band from Boulder that has been captivating audiences for years with its infectious energy punctuated by an endearing love of performance; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Ascent Community Church, 550 S. McCaslin Blvd., Louisville; bandsintown.com.

Superior

Holiday Music Concert Series: Enjoy an evening with a musical gift of this holiday season. Registration required; 6 p.m. Wednesday, The Stable Bar & Grill, 1 Superior Drive, Superior; free; member.superiorchamber.com.

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