Golden Informer - December 2022

GoldenInformer

303-384-8179

E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net

2022 Golden City Council

720-880-5084

E-mail: jtrout @cityofgolden.net

Rob Reed Ward One

303-503-5945

E-mail: rreed @cityofgolden.net

Paul Haseman Ward Two

303-513-2310

E-mail: phaseman @cityofgolden.net

303-900-2003

E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net

Don Cameron Ward Three

720-295-4370

E-mail: dcameron @cityofgolden.net

To contact the entire City Council, e-mail: citycouncil@cityofgolden.net.

Bill Fisher Ward Four 303-588-3389

E-mail: bfisher @cityofgolden.net

Each month this year, Coffee with Councilors, hosted by Councilors

Coffee with Councilors Meet Your Councilors

JJ Trout and Casey Brown, centered discussion around a value from the Golden Vision 2030 document, which can be found at www.cityofgolden.net/GV2030.

We wanted to know how Goldenites see the City of Golden putting those values into practice, and how we can do better to reach our vision. We examined in depth each of the value themes from Golden Vision 2030 and even had City Manager Scott Vargo as our special guest for our November meeting discussion of belonging and volunteering.

Next year, we'll continue meeting the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Front Porch area. In 2023, we'll highlight different success factors and actions from our Strategic Action Plan. For January, we'll kick off with an overview of the Strategic Action plan, including how it was created, how it gets updated, and how to follow progress. More info at www.guidinggolden.com/strategic-action-plan.

WHEN:

*New Dates for 2023Coming Soon!

Meetings will be held inperson (in the new year) on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.

If you'd prefer to join virtually, visit www.cityofgolden.net/ coffee. Bring your own coffee!

WHERE: (in 2023) Golden Community Center, Front Porch (upstairs) 1470 10th St., Golden

WHY: Join your neighbors, councilors, city staff and volunteers for an open discussion.

Laura Weinberg Mayor

JJ Trout Mayor Pro Tem District One

Casey Brown District Two

Mayor's Message

By Mayor

Laura Weinberg

Striving for Inclusive Leadership

Happy Holidays! December is filled with holiday spirit here in Golden and around the world with so many different global celebrations this month. Our Golden community includes residents from many different places, and I enjoy learning and sharing different cultural traditions with families and friends here in our community. Your family tradition may include Christmas or Hanukkah, perhaps Kwanzaa or Las Posadas, maybe Boxing Day or Omisoka, or perhaps you have a special Winter Solstice or Festivus celebration for your family tradition. Most places around the world recognize New Year’s Eve, and while we may have different ways to celebrate, we can collectively mark the passing of 2022 and welcome in 2023. There are so many reasons and opportunities to get together with family and friends this month to bring some warmth and brightness during this time of year.

I also recognize that for some in the community, December and the holiday season is a challenging time. The opportunities for fellowship and community gathering are here if you feel up to it. The City sponsors community-wide events and there are numerous local organizations, businesses, and community groups that are welcoming and invite others to participate.

One of the community-wide events that Golden embraces is our unique holiday tradition of the Candlelight Walk. While the event has changed over the years, there are a lot more battery-operated candles than actual flames now, but the connection of community and bringing a little brightness to a cold December night remains the same. Seeing thousands of Goldenites walking down the hill holding lights and spending this time together is my favorite event of the year.

A new tradition that began in 2020 is back this year as part of the ongoing Candlelight Nights. The Season of Lights Storyboard Walk invites everyone to get out for a walk along the creek for some exercise and outdoor enjoyment while also learning about other cultures and traditions from around the world.

Many holiday traditions around the world include sharing, caring, and spreading joy not just for our own families but for others as well. Goldenites are generous year-round and most especially at the end of the year. Whether it is a financial contribution to a local organization on the Colorado Day of Giving or a donation of your time and talents to help with a meal or a gift for those in need, we give from our hearts which makes for a better community for all.

If one of your traditions during the holiday season is to exchange gifts, remember the amazing, locally owned businesses we have right here in Golden. Shopping can be fun for the whole family when you come out for the Olde Golden Holiday Parade on Dec.10 or the Jingle on the Avenue on Dec. 17. Shopping local helps our businesses remain strong and gives you the opportunity to find something truly unique and special.

I wish you and your families the happiest of holidays and best wishes for the new year.

Golden City Council's MONTHLY CALENDAR

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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 to councilcomments@ cityofgolden.net or publiccomment@ cityofgolden.net.

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Planning Department

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Pavillion Rentals

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Public Works

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Water Quality

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Clear Creek RV Park rv@cityofgolden.net 303-278-1437

HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF HOLIDAY EVENTS, check VisitGolden.com.

A Place to Call Home: Golden’s Housing Needs and Strategies Assessment

Mondays with Mayor Weinberg – Join us!

Did you know that Mayor Laura Weinberg personally addresses Golden’s residents on the city’s Facebook page every Monday in the early afternoon? She shares the latest on city events and projects and is open for questions. This is a great chance to connect with the Mayor on a weekly basis! You can always submit questions via the City’s Facebook page, and watch the recording later.

On Oct. 11 City Council adopted the Housing Needs and Strategies Assessment and created an ad hoc Affordable Housing Committee (appointed by the City Manager) to further study the data contained in the report and bring back recommendations to City Council in mid-2023. This committee will be comprised of individuals who have experience in development as well as those who are or represent those in need of affordable housing. To learn more about the work of the Affordable Housing Committee and the information contained in the Housing Needs and Strategies Assessment please visit, www.guidinggolden.com/housing-needsand-strategies-assessment

Upcoming Openings for 2023 Boards and Commissions

If you're looking for a way to bring about positive change in these turmoiled times, get local and apply to join a Golden board or commission. Board and commission members help shape the future of Golden. They bring their expertise and ideas to the forefront, interact and represent all of the segments of our city, and provide input so that Golden can make informed and inclusive decisions. Be part of building a Golden where everyone can thrive by serving on a board.

The City of Golden is recruiting residents who wish to participate by volunteering on the City’s Boards and Commissions. Stay tuned for more information. The application period will open in February 2023. The following Boards and Commissions will have openings in 2023:

• Downtown Development Authority

• Economic Development Commission

• Fire Pension Board

• Golden Urban Renewal Authority

• Jefferson County Corrections Board

• Parks, Recreation and Museum Advisory Board

• Public Art Commission

City Holiday Hours

The City of Golden’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 and again on Monday, Jan. 2 for the holidays. The Golden Community Center (GCC) will be open for modified hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24 and closed on Sunday, Dec. 25. The GCC will also run on modified hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31. On Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, the GCC will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy Holidays!

For additional information or questions, contact the City Clerk's Office at 303-384-8014 or clerks@cityofgolden.net.

Golden Optimists Christmas Tree Sale

The Breakfast Optimist Club of Golden will be selling Christmas trees this year in the parking lot of U.S. Bank at 1801 Jackson Street. The lot will be open until the trees are gone. A variety of sizes and species have been ordered from a quality tree farm in Michigan. There will also be fresh wreaths. Helpful Scouts will freshen up and load your tree. These real trees can be recycled at the end of the season.

Funds raised at this event will be used in the community to support Optimists programs, such as providing school supplies to local schools, contributing to local food banks, hosting an annual high school oratorical contest, supporting the Golden Optimist Club’s Bicycle Recycle Program, and sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 329. To learn more, visit GoldenOptimist.org.

NOTICE: City Council meetings will be available for viewing live on the Meetings and Agendas page on the city website at www.cityofgolden.net/agendas. Recordings of meetings are also available on this page. For those accustomed to watching meetings on Comcast Channel 8 or 880, or on GCO.TV, future meetings will not be available for streaming or rebroadcast utilizing these outlets until further notice.

SPOTLIGHT on a Golden Business

Every month, we’ll be highlighting a business here in the City of Golden.

The Alpine House

This month in the City of Golden business spotlight, we spoke with Jeff Steinhoff, owner of The Alpine House, located at Morris & Mae Market, 18475 W. Colfax Ave., Ste. 132 in Golden. For more information, visit www.morrisandmae.com/alpine-house

If you’re a local business owner who is interested in getting access to more information about local economic development or want to be featured in upcoming issues of the Golden Informer, please reach out to the City of Golden’s Economic Development Manager Robin Fleischmann at rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS

The Alpine House started about a year ago, working in the early mornings, making breakfast burritos from a ghost kitchen in the Golden area. We marketed our services to businesses and organizations that could utilize early morning breakfast options, delivered freshly made and always hot.

The Alpine House is now partnering with a new food market in Golden--Morris & Mae Bar & Food Hall. We will serve an expanded breakfast menu while adding an evening menu for our dinner guests and bar patrons.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE GOLDEN?

My heart is tied to Golden. I moved to Golden as a young man, joined the fire department, and spent 19 years as a first responder. You get to know the city well as a first responder. I fell in love, married my wife Kristin, and raised five kids in Golden. Could there be a better location? Easy choice for me.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE ALPINE HOUSE?

While we continue to improve and expand our services daily, Alpine House plans to introduce our second venture, Adventure Foods. Adventure Foods consists of prepackaged, vacuum-sealed meals for camping, back-packing, etc. We plan to offer a line of traditional meals and custom-made recipes for our customers. For those afternoon adventurers, we will be offering picnic basket options.

Winter is just around the corner and the Golden Streets Division has your safety in mind. When winter storms hit the Golden area, snowplows concentrate first on primary streets such as S. Golden Road, Johnson Road, Washington Avenue, Ford Street, and 19th Street. These are the areas with higher traffic volume and the main roads needed for emergency vehicles to access different parts of town.

Once all primary streets are deemed passable, city crews move on to secondary and then residential streets. Golden is one of the only cities in the metro area that plows primary, secondary, and residential streets.

To view the City of Golden’s entire Snow and Ice Control Plan, visit www.cityofgolden.net/streets. Maps of the snow removal routes can be found on this page as well.

Recycle Your Tree

Once the holidays are over, those of you who bought live trees will want to get it (and all the falling needles!) out of your home. The City of Golden has an easy way for you to get rid of your tree, and help give it a second life by turning it into mulch. Drop off your trees from Dec. 26 through Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the former Golden Recycle site, just west of Hwy 93 and north of Golden Gate Canyon Road. Please leave trees at the south end of the site; there will be a sign there for tree recycling.

Trees must be stripped of all ornaments, hardware, strings of lights, and tinsel. Only live Christmas trees will be accepted. Wreaths, tree branches or other wood material will NOT be accepted. The trees will be turned into mulch, which will eventually be available for free at the public pickup site on 11th Street, just west of the Clear Creek History Park. For further details, contact the City of Golden Forestry office at 303-384-8141.

MAKE MIRACLES HAPPEN AT THE MIRACLE SHOP

The Rotary Club of Golden wants to make sure no child is left without a gift this holiday season, and their “Miracle Shop” allows struggling families to experience the magic of the holiday season. The Miracle Shop is an annual ‘pop up’ event at the Calvary Church where families experiencing financial hardship can shop for new and slightly loved toys for their children at garage sale prices. For anyone who has the means to donate to The Miracle Shop, your generosity is needed. You can donate in person, or shop for toys online (Amazon Wish List) by visiting www.themiracleshop. org. You can also drop toys off at the Miracle Toy Drive (see details below). Pick-up of items can also be arranged and tax deductible cash donations are always welcome. After collecting gifts in early December, the Miracle Shop will be open for parents to shop from Dec. 14 - 16, Calvary Church, 1320 Arapahoe Street.

Give in Golden on Colorado Gives Day Dec. 6

Join thousands of Coloradans to support local nonprofits on Tuesday, Dec. 6 for Colorado Gives Day. This annual statewide movement celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Please consider donating to one or more of our local Golden nonprofits. Visit ColoradoGivesDay.org and search for nonprofits that are in Golden and/or benefit our city. You don’t have to wait to donate through the website--you can also schedule a donation in advance.

GOLDEN NONPROFITS:

• A Little Help

• American Alpine Club

• BGOLDN

• CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties

• Christian Action Guild, Inc. - Food Pantry and Thrift Store

• Colorado Environmental Film Festival

• Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

• Colorado Mountain Club

• Colorado Open Lands

• Colorado Railroad Museum

• Colorado School of Mines Foundation

• The Colorado Trail Foundation

• Colorado Women’s Day (IX Power Foundation)

• Continental Divide Trail Coalition

• Foothills Art Center

• Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

• Friends of Foothills Animal Shelter

• Friends of Golden History Museum & Park

• GoFarm

• Golden Civic Foundation

• Golden High School Alumni Foundation

• Golden Landmarks Association

• Golden Schools Foundation

• Golden View Classical Academy

• Golden Visitors and Information Center

• Jefferson County Library Foundation

• The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra

• Kiwanis of Golden

• Leadership Golden

• Miners Alley Performing Arts Center

• Neighborhood Rehab Project

• Outdoor Lab Foundation

• PorchLight, A Family Justice Center

• Red Rocks Community College Foundation

• Rocky Mountain Police & Fire Chaplains

• Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

• The Salvation Army Golden Service Extension

• Science Fair Fun

• Shelton Elementary PTSA

• STEM Generation

CRIMEWATCH

The Golden Police Department invites our community to visit our website which gives people who use e-mail, websites, social networks, and mobile devices an easier, more effective way to help fight crime and stay informed. This online tool gives the public direct access to public safety and crime-related information happening in their community. CRIMEWATCH is a web-based platform that provides an all-inclusive solution when it comes to communicating with the public.

This resource allows residents to do the following:

• Receive Emergency Broadcasts from the Golden Police Department

• Directly contact department members

• Sign up for a free account to receive e-mail alerts regarding crime committed in certain areas

• Submit a tip to local law enforcement

• Request a Vacation Watch or Extra Patrol

• Submit a Traffic Complaint

• View recent arrests and “most wanted” lists

• Register camera and alarm systems

• Sign up for the Golden Youth Academy and Citizens’ Academy

• Share information with others through social media

• Get connected with resources and services We thank you in advance for your continued support in keeping our local community safe. Please visit our website GoldenPolice.net and subscribe to receive notifications or download the CRIMEWATCH Mobile Application.

Social, Economic & Environmental Issues

Don’t Toss Those Holiday Lights!

Do you have broken, burned-out or impossibly tangled sets of holiday lights stored away with last year’s holiday decorations? Recycle them for free at Action Recycling Center in Wheat Ridge where string lights are not only accepted for recycling, but they are also currently paying 10 cents per pound for the value of the scrap metal in the lights. Take a trip to Action Recycling; they’re open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Starting on January 1, 2023, stores across Colorado will begin charging 10 cents per plastic or paper bag as part of a statewide effort to reduce waste associated with single use products. Certain exceptions apply such as small stores, pharmacies and food assistance programs. The new rules, passed by the Colorado legislature in 2021, include actions in later years which will ban plastic bags and polystyrene (Styrofoam) takeout containers statewide starting in 2024. Pro tip: keep two sets of reusable bags, one in the car and one in the house and never forget your bags again.

Golden History Museum & Park

Golden's Hometown Monopoly

Whether you love it or hate it, the game Monopoly is one of the most recognizable names in board games. Sold by Charles Darrow to Parker Brothers in 1935, the gameplay consists of players attempting to purchase the most properties and drive other players to bankruptcy. As the name implies, players are trying to create monopolies by owning chunks of neighboring properties along the board. Interestingly however, Landlord’s Game, the game from which Monopoly originates, was actually an antimonopoly game, created by Elizabeth Phillips (née Magie) and patented more than 30 years earlier. Her game had two sets of rules that could be used: one where all players benefitted when wealth was created and one where players created monopolies while trying to bankrupt others. Phillips was paid just $500 for the patent rights to her game.

Ultimately, Monopoly became a huge hit. It has localized editions for 103 countries around the world and is translated into 37 languages. This is where the Museum’s copy of Golden Hometown Monopoly comes in. This 1983 game, published by Milco (not Parker Brothers), capitalized on the other game’s popularity and used real local businesses to fill the board. Also made for as many as 500 other towns, Golden’s version has some very familiar names including Woods Mortuary, Meyer Home Center, Inc. (the hardware store’s name at the time), and Carleen of Golden. More information on those three businesses, as well as a complete company listing from the game, are found at www.GoldenHistory. org/blog. Did you ever have a copy of this game? We’d love to hear your memories of Golden Hometown Monopoly at www.GoldenHistory.org/contact.

Photo Credit: Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection.

Golden History Museum

2023 Claim Form for 2022 Sales Tax Refund

The sales tax refund is limited to senior, low-income or disabled individuals who have lived within the city limits of Golden for at least 90 consecutive days in 2022 and cannot be claimed as a dependent on any other person’s tax return. The refund amount for 2022 is $125. This will be adjusted for partial year residency in Golden and partial year at age 65. Please email salestax@cityofgolden.net or call 303-384-8024 with questions.

Please check one box only:

q Senior Refund (must be 65 years or older)

q Low Income Refund

Proof required. Attach a photocopy of one of the following:

• State of Colorado Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate approval notification

• Proof of Medicaid benefits

• Proof of LEAP eligibility

• Proof of eligibility for food stamps

q Disabled Refund

Proof required. Attach a photocopy of one of the following:

• State of Colorado Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate approval notification

• Proof of full benefits from Social Security Disability Income, SSI or the Department of Human Services

• Proof of total disability from a public or private insurance plan

Please print or type:

Name: Mr(s).

Age: Date of Birth: Name: Mr(s).

Age: Date of Birth:

Physical Address: Golden, CO ZIP Mailing Address: City State ZIP Phone:

How many months did you reside in the city limits of Golden during 2022? months Were you claimed as a dependent on any other person’s income tax form? q yes q no

Signature: Signature: This form must be submitted by no later than April 15, 2023.

Refund Donation Option:

You have the option to donate your refund to a City of Golden program or department by checking one of the boxes below:

q Golden Volunteer Fire Department q Golden Cemetery

q Other City program or department (please identify):

q Golden History Museum & Park

q Community Grant Program

q Golden Senior Front Porch

Office Use Only: Account #01-3031-61900 STR Vendor # Received Payable

FRONT PORCH WEEKLY CALENDAR

Month: December

Monday Tuesday Thursday Wednesday Friday

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8am 12pm Front Porch Friends

8:30 & 10am Arthritis Aqua Aerobics*

10am Water Walking*

10am All Levels Yoga*

11am Zumba Gold*

12pm Balance

12 4:00pm Pinochle

1 4:00pm Beginner Bridge

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8:30am Arthritis Aqua Aerobics*

9am SilverSneakers Classic*

9 11am Senior Volleyball*

10am Water Walking*

11am 1:30pm Hands & Hearts (1st & 3rd Tuesday)

12pm All Levels Yoga*

1pm SilverSneakers Yoga*

12:30 4pm Mah Jongg

2 4pm Pickleball*

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8am 12pm Front Porch Friends

8am Tai Chi*

8:30 & 10am Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program*

10am Water Walking*

10am All Levels Yoga*

11am Zumba Gold*

11am 1pm Water Exercise Social (2nd Wednesday)

1 2:30pm Golden Needlecrafters

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8:30 & 10am Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program*

9am SilverSneakers Classic*

10am 12pm Ladies Billiards

12:30 4pm Mah Jongg

1:15 3:15pm Pickleball*

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8am 12pm Front Porch Friends

9 11am Senior Women's Basketball*

9:30am 12:30pm Group Mah Jongg

12pm All Levels Yoga*

1pm SilverSneakers Yoga*

1pm Golden Girls Book Club (4th Friday of each month)

*Classes or activities held in the Gymnasium, South Table Mountain Room or the Pool. Drop-ins welcome for Pickleball and Senior Women's Basketball. Advance Registration required for all Aquatics programs.

CALENDAR

Dec. 3 Holiday Bazaar

Golden High School PTA presents a unique holiday shopping experience with over 70 local vendors. Admission is free. Golden High School, 701 24th St., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Info: www.goldendemonspta.org

Dec. 3 A Christmas Medley

The Golden Concert Choir is an adult concert choir that offers adults the opportunity to sing in an encouraging and friendly atmosphere. The choir, led by director David Bell, will hold their annual holiday concert at the Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St, on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. More info: www.goldenconcertchoir.org

Dec. 6 Colorado Gives Day

“Give where you live” is a statewide movement to support local organizations and causes of your choice. (see page 9 for more details).

Through Dec. 17 The Story of the Nutcracker

Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents an adaptation of the holiday classic. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. Tickets and info: www.minersalley.com

Through Dec. 23 A Christmas Story

All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the exploding furnace, the school bully, the ice-cold lamppost, and the winning leg lamp. The theatrical adaptation of A Christmas Story is destined to become a perennial holiday favorite. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. Tickets and info: www.minersalley.com

Through Dec. 29 Holiday Art Market

The 47th annual Holiday Art Market features over 3,000 unique items made by Colorado artists. See back cover for more details. Foothills Art Center, admission is free. For more info, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org/ exhibits/47th-holiday-art-market/.

Homestead for the Holidays

Saturday, Dec. 17 from 2 - 5 p.m.

Join us at the Golden History Park to experience the holidays and the winter season just like the pioneers! Tickets are required. For more information: GoldenHistory.org/events.

Dec. 3 Calvary Episcopal Church

Through Dec. 23 Miners Alley Playhouse

HOLIDAY ART MARKET

Through Dec. 29 Foothills Art Center

Information is subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm the details of an event. To list a community event happening in Golden, please send your listing by e-mail to communications@ cityofgolden.net. Listings should include the date(s), the event name and a brief description of the event, which may include cost, location and contact information. Submissions must be received by the first of the month prior to the issue you would like them printed in (i.e., May 1 for the June issue). Call 303-384-8132 with questions or for more information.

2022

From the traditional Candlelight Walk to the Olde Golden Holiday Parade, the Season of Lights Storyboard Walk, and the thousands of holiday lights strung along downtown and Clear Creek, Golden is aglow with the light of the season. Did you know that this is the 100th year of holiday lights being hung in Golden? Experience the magic at any of the holiday events in and around town. For a complete list of holiday happenings, check www.VisitGolden.com

Drop a letter to Santa in the North Pole Mailbox, located at the Golden Visitor and Information Center. Letters can be dropped off until Dec. 17, and you will get a response from the man himself!

2022 Commemorative LED Candle Commemorative 2022 Candlelight Nights LED candles are available from our candle sponsor, Earth Sweet Botanicals, during their business hours, or from the Golden Visitor and Information Center (GVIC) while supplies last. Suggested donation for candles is $2. Wax candles will be available for purchase on the night of the Candlelight Walk at the GVIC.

HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY

Downtown, Clear Creek path, Golden History Park, Parfet Park, and the Golden Visitor & Information Center are spectacularly illuminated with over 45,000 sparkling lights through the holiday season.

THE SEASON OF LIGHTS STORYBOARD WALK Stroll through Golden along the Clear Creek path and discover different displays celebrating and highlighting holiday traditions from around the world.

OLDE GOLDEN CANDLELIGHT WALK, Dec. 2 @ 6:30 p.m. Join us at the stage in Parfet Park for a holiday show before the Candlelight Walk. Dancers, singers, and elves will entertain beginning at 5 p.m. in the holiday village set up in Parfet Park. Then walk up to the top of the hill at 15th and Washington for the Candlelight Walk which starts at 6:30 p.m. and is led by Golden High School’s 24th Street Singers and the man in red himself. They will lead the walk back to the Holiday Village in Parfet Park for the annual Lighting of the Lights and hot chocolate presented by the Golden Lions Club.

• Holiday Show @ 5 p.m. in Parfet Park

Candlelight Walk @ 6:30 p.m. starts at 15th and Washington

OLDE GOLDEN

HOLIDAY

PARADE, Dec. 10 @ 10:30 a.m.

Golden’s Holiday Parade returns in full force with marching bands, floats, Victorian carolers, fire trucks, elves, and of course, Santa himself. Join us on Washington Avenue as the Holiday parade goes by. Route is south from 10th Street to 13th Street. Celebrate this year’s parade marshal, retiring Golden High School Principal Brian Conroy. Walk or bicycle downtown and claim your spot early! Plan on driving? Park in one of the downtown parking garages. After the parade, take a horse drawn carriage ride around downtown.

JINGLE ON THE AVENUE, Dec. 17 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Your favorite holiday characters will be on hand for photos and fun on Washington Avenue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Washington Avenue will be closed to traffic from 11th Street to 13th Streets for some holiday fun. Take a Selfie with an Elfie or get your family portrait under the arch. The Golden Hayride will be on hand for music and entertainment.

Ride with the Newfies! The adorable newfoundland dogs are back for free dog cart rides during Jingle on the Avenue! Look for them on 12th Street, west of Washington Ave.

Plus Free horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered after the parade on Dec. 10, from 12 to 3 p.m. Look for them on 12th Street, west of Washington Ave.

For a full list of Golden's holiday events: VisitGolden.com

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