HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items Celebration of Golden: A Commemoration of Resilience Saturday, Aug. 28 • 12 to 2 p.m. Kafadar Commons (Mines Quads), 15th and Illinois Streets Several local community organizations have come together to bring a celebration of the spirit and resilience of the Golden community to life. The event will provide a chance for the community to collectively reflect on the experiences of the past year of the pandemic and commemorate all those who have supported the community through a difficult time. The free event is being organized by Golden United, the Colorado School of Mines, Act Locally Golden, Home in Golden, and local businesses. There will be music by local band Alibi, food from local restaurants, drinks, art projects, featured speakers and a kids’ activity booth. Take a ride on the new Mines-Golden automated and driverless shuttle cars. Featured speakers will include Mayor Laura Weinberg and Councilor Bill Fisher among others. Register at www.goldenunited.org. Questions or more info: GoldenUnitedInfo@gmail.com.
Golden City Council's Monthly Calendar
Meetings are held on TUESDAY Nights at 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall, 911 10th St. For more information, visit www.cityofgolden. net/agendas. __________________________
August 10
Passport Services Thinking about that trip abroad you have been putting off? Did you know you can apply for or renew your passport at City Hall? The City of Golden is a designated Passport Acceptance Facility under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State. The Passport Office is open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Make an appointment by calling 303-215-8860. Once you are scheduled, make sure to fill out the U.S. Department of State forms before arriving for your appointment. For an explanation of which forms you will need and the form to download, visit www.travel.state.gov/content/ travel/en/passports.html. Please be aware that routine service can take up to 18 weeks and expedited service (additional $60) can take up to 12 weeks. Processing times begin when the passport office receives your application, not the day you mail it. You will be required to bring proof of identity and the appropriate fee. Minors (those under 16) may need additional documentation. If your travel plans are urgent and within two weeks or less, you will need to schedule an appointment at one of the Regional Passport Agencies via the automated appointment line at 1-877-487-2788. The City has recently added photos to our passport services. Visit www.cityofgolden.net/passports for complete information about how to get your passport renewed and how to schedule your appointment, and you’ll be on your way!
Hosting a Get-Together at a Park Pavilion Four different pavilions are located in three different parks and are available for rent from May through September. At other times of the year, the pavilions are first come first served. The parks that offer pavilions — Golden Heights, Lions Park and Tony Grampsas park — are geographically diverse, and each accommodates different size parties. Pavilion rental information and online reservations can be found at www.cityofgolden.net/pavilions.
Regular Business Meeting
August 24 Regular Business Meeting
__________________________ Council’s upcoming agendas, packets and meeting minutes are available online under the City Council link at www.cityofgolden.net/ agendas. Public comment is welcome on the agenda at all regular business meetings. If you want to send your comments to the City Council directly, you can email them councilcomments@ cityofgolden.net. August 2021 | 3
