Golden Informer - July 2017

GoldenInformer JULY 2017

Digging Up the Past LOCALS HELP UNEARTH OUR ANCIENT HISTORY

Buffalo Bill Days Rides Into Golden Your Opportunity to Run for City Council

2017 Golden City Council

Marjorie Sloan Mayor

Saoirse Charis-Graves District One

Marcia Claxton Ward One

Joe Behm Mayor Pro-Tem Ward Two

Casey Brown District Two

Pamela Gould Ward Three

Laura Weinberg Ward Four

303-279-0088 E-mail: msloan @cityofgolden.net

303-709-7529 E-mail: scharisgraves @cityofgolden.net

303-621-5133 E-mail: mclaxton @cityofgolden.net

303-918-1103 E-mail: jbehm @cityofgolden.net

303-900-2003 E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net

303-279-1164 E-mail: pgould @cityofgolden.net

303-241-9823 E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net

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

IN T H IS ISS U E

The Golden Informer

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is produced and published monthly by the Golden City Manager’s Office and mailed as a source of news and information to all residences and businesses inside the City limits. Comments on The Informer are welcome.

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Public Academies

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Next Step in Linking Lookout Project

Please write to: City of Golden 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 Attn: Karlyn Tilley

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7 SILENCE is Golden 6 H ow to Run for City Council

Call 303-384-8132 or e-mail ktilley@cityofgolden.net.

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Magic Mountain Fossil Dig

City of Golden Department Managers

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ.

Development

Susan Brooks City Clerk

Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

John Bales Fire

Jeff Hansen Finance

Teresa Reilly Human Resources

Karlyn Tilley Communications

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items

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Don’t Miss Golden’s July 4th Celebration

calendar. Meetings are

Join the Golden Lions Club and the City of Golden for the annual Fourth of July Festival in Lions Park. The family-friendly fun lasts all day long with free rides for kids, face painting, music provided by several bands throughout the day, wine and beer, food and raffle prizes.

The celebration culminates with a spectacular fireworks show (weather permitting) sponsored by the City of Golden. For details, visit www.goldenlionsclub.org/4thofjuly.php.

held on Thursdays and

Volunteers Needed for Public Art Project

unless otherwise noted.

Would you like to increase cultural pride in Golden through public art? AWEGO (Art with Elk in Golden) is raising funds to support a public art project located at the Heritage Road/Kimball Avenue roundabout. Key areas of volunteer needs are: (1) Publicity especially with online social media; (2) Event planning in creating a memorable ‘Meet the Artist Evening’; (3) Community Drawing Coordinator for which the major prize is a 15 inch bronze miniature of the roundabout statue; and (4) Direct fundraising by contacting local individuals and businesses. Enthusiasm is a must, prior experience most useful. For additional information and to volunteer, contact Preston Driggers at 303-278-7465 or email prestonfd@msn.com.

Leadership Golden Meet & Greet July 13 Leadership Golden is now accepting applications for the 2017-18 class. This unique tuitionfree program holds sessions September through May that introduce Golden residents to City government, history, parks and recreation, education, the arts, and more. Want to learn more about the program? You are invited to attend a meet and greet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 13 at the Old Capitol Grill, 1122 Washington Ave. This is a causal gathering to learn more about Leadership Golden, now in its 34th year. Come by and talk with former graduates and the Board of Directors to obtain information about participating in the Class of 2017-18. Free appetizers and a cash bar will be available. For more details or to fill out an applicaiton, visit www.leadershipgolden.org. You can also contact Paul Haseman at 303-513-2310 or email leadershipgolden@gmail.com.

begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St.,

July 6 No meeting

July 13 Regular Business Meeting

July 20 Council Study Session

July 27 Regular Business Meeting Council’s upcoming agendas, packets and meeting minutes are available online under the City Council link at www.CityofGolden.net.

Public comment is welcome on the agenda at all regular business meetings.

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

By Mayor

Marjorie Sloan

The Declaration Still Rings True “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

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he Continental Congress adopted Thomas Jefferson’s profound sentences on July 4, 1776, as preamble to the Declaration of Independence from England. By the end of that summer, they were flashed (at pre-electronic speed) around the Thirteen Colonies and throughout the world.

Over the years, Jefferson’s words have been the bedrock of American civic standards and a tyrant’s nightmare. On his deathbed, Thomas Jefferson shared his hope that every July 4th would be a “signal arousing men to burst the chains . . . and to assume the blessings and security of self-government.” He wished the anniversary to “forever refresh our recollections of these rights, and an undiminished devotion to them.” 1 “Four score and seven years” later, Abraham Lincoln turned to the Declaration of Independence for counsel on whether civil war was preferable to permanent slavery. Because he “never had a feeling politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in the Declaration of Independence,” he relied on the document’s promise that “the weight would be lifted from the shoulders of all men and all should have an equal chance.” 2 Thus, the Declaration of Independence has served as our philosophical masterpiece: advocating for freedom, equality, and natural rights as a birthright for all. Yet it also provides a strain of pragmatism and common sense that guides our country as it goes about its daily business.

As Jefferson put it, he was trying to use “plain and firm terms” to express “the common sense of the subject.” 3 Similarly, the Thomas Paine pamphlet Common Sense crystalized the possibility of American independence, but also gave down-to-earth guidance on particular policy issues: the need for frequent, representational elections; the importance of immigration and education; considerations of trade policy; and approaches to fair taxation practices.

During the Korean War, Eleanor Roosevelt referred to the Declaration of Independence when she suggested communities use July 4th to “make sure that they have no citizens who do not share fully in the independence promised every citizen of this nation.” Individuals cannot be truly independent if they are “out of a job,” have “a job that doesn’t pay a living wage,” “suffer from any civil disability,” or live without “equal justice before the law.” 4 Golden, along with the rest of America, celebrates Independence Day with picnics, parties, costumes, and fireworks. At the same time, we should pause and acknowledge the continuing vitality of both the lofty and practical sides of the Declaration of Independence. As Jefferson put it, all men and women have a “free right to the unbounded exercise of reason and freedom of opinion.”3 The corresponding civic virtue is a conscientious use of that reason: electing prudent representatives, obtaining and sharing verifiable knowledge; and seeking expert thinking. Even with the overload of information now available on the giant Internet repository, our ultimate mission is the same as Jefferson’s – informed and conscientious self-governance.

Every summer, we recall that the entire world changed on July 4, 1776. During these challenging times, the lessons of the Declaration of Independence endure. We can share thoughts when we bump into each other at our classic Golden Lions Club 4th of July celebration!

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http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/letter-to-roger-c-weightman/

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http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/philadel.htm

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http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/presidents/thomas-jefferson/letters-of-thomas-jefferson/jefl282.php

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https://www2.gwu.edu/~erpapers/myday/displaydoc.cfm?_y=1959&_f=md004475

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Linking Lookout: Milestones Reached, Finish Line Near

y now many of you have likely driven on the new section of US 6 underneath 19th Street. Although weather unexpectedly delayed the opening for a few weeks, it was worth the wait. Ultimately the flow on US 6 will be drastically improved in that area. Off ramps had to be closed for long periods of time in June and we will still see some off ramp closures in July.

The construction company, Kraemer, needs to finish grading for 19th Street approaches to the lid, and re-grade the ramps to meet the new 19th Street grade.

This month you will see a lot of work on landscaping, park amenities and lighting. Crews are also completing sidewalks and trails on the lid, and along 19th on both sides of US 6.

Traffic lanes will soon be in the final configurations, which were based on community preferences. This is a good time to review why we made certain decisions, and prepare you for what’s to come. First, because of the high volume of traffic going west on 19th to eastbound US 6, a through-movement was selected. In the reverse direction, we needed two lanes from the westbound off ramp to the roundabout at Elm Street.

The other big decision was to not allow left turns for drivers traveling east down 19th Street toward downtown, to the westbound US 6 on ramp. That movement will require a U-turn at the Elm Street roundabout. The reason for the decision was to achieve an overall reduction in travel time for all users of the intersection. If we allowed left turns at that location, a traffic signal

On June 8, US 6 underneath 19th Street officially reopened. We just had to be the first to drive on the new road! So the City of Golden held a (very) mini parade to honor the milestone event. Mayor Marjorie Sloan, City Council members Saoirse Charis-Graves, Marcia Claxton and Laura Weinberg, as well as City Manager Jason Slowinski rode with firefighters on the ladder truck, which broke through caution tape and “cutting the ribbon.” They were escorted by Golden Police and several of the City Streets crews. You can watch our fun video and see how we got to this point at www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kCbF1FcjAg.

Much work left to be done to put the finishing touches on the 19th Street lid, including sidewalk paving and park landscaping.

would have to be installed on 19th. This would have added delays for traffic in all other directions. Therefore, when you are coming down 19th and need to go left (westbound) on US 6, remember the short delay you are incurring for the U-turn, is more than made up in all of the other trips through the intersection due to of the absence of a traffic light.

By the end of July, many things will look completed; but remember it is still a construction site. Workers and equipment will still be moving about so please be cautious and drive safely, we do not want any injuries this close to the finish. For the latest on this project, visit www.LinkingLookout.com or on Twitter @LinkingLookout.

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The Ultimate Way to Make a Change in Our Community: Run for City Council

hy would you want to be a City Councilor? What could possibly convince you to give up many Thursday nights to attend council meetings? To make decisions that please some and infuriate others? Here’s your answer: City Council matters to our quality of life and the future of Golden. If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to help make important decisions about our city, you might just have the capability of being an effective city councilor who can benefit your neighbors now and well into the future.

This November, Golden voters will elect one councilor for each part of the city: Wards One, Two, Three and Four.

So no matter where you live in the city limits, you have an opportunity to run for council.

The requirements to run for office

are as follows: must be an elector (registered voter) of the City of Golden; citizen of the United States for at least five years; resided in the city for at least one year immediately preceding the election; must reside in the Ward for which you are running. (City of Golden Charter, Section 3.4).

Nomination petitions may be taken out and circulated beginning Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. Petitions must be picked up from the City Clerk’s office, 911 10th St. Nomination petitions will be due to the City Clerk by 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Candidates must obtain signatures from 25 registered electors in the Ward for which the candidate is running. You must also file a Candidate Affidavit per Golden Municipal Code Chapter 1.05 Campaign Finance within 10 days of announcing your intent to

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AUG. 1

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ach year the Golden Police Department gives our residents an opportunity to come together to meet each other and have some fun. It is part of a nation-wide effort to bring communities together, and it’s no surprise that Golden’s event is one of the best.

National Night Out is an annual communitybuilding event that promotes police-community partnerships. It’s a great opportunity to meet your local police personnel, learn about what they do, see their equipment, and get some good safety information. All of this while having fun with live music, performances, raffle prizes, and free popcorn and root beer floats!

Your Golden Police Department is proud to host the 18th National Night Out event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1 in Parfet Park (10th and Washington). Lock your doors, turn on your porch lights and come join us for a fun night with your neighbors!

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become a candidate or getting your first signature on your nomination petition.

For all details about running for City Council, contact the City Clerk Susan Brooks at 303-384-8014 or sbrooks@ cityofgolden.net.

THE CITY OF GOLDEN GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IS ON TUESDAY, NOV. 7, 2017 This will be a mail-in ballot election.

Jefferson County will mail out the ballots in accordance with the schedule set by statute. To find out where and how to register to vote, including deadlines for registration, visit http://jeffco.us/ elections. You may also register online at the State of Colorado Online registration site www.govotecolorado.com.

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Silence is Golden

oud exhaust from motorcycles and vehicles has been a long time complaint of residents living in Golden, especially those living along busier highways, scenic roadways and the downtown area. The citizens of Golden spoke and City Council listened.

An ad-hoc committee was formed in September 2016 which comprised of residential representatives, noise abatement experts, and members of City Council, Public Works and the Police Department. One of the many recommendations was to deter use of illegal mufflers by increasing the fine for drivers and riders with altered exhaust systems. City Council agreed to the increase, which began in January 2017.

The minimum fine is now $200 for the first offense and increases for subsequent violations up to $400.

An illegal muffler is any exhaust system that has been altered to allow an increase in the noise emitted by the motor that exceeds the noise from the muffler originally installed on the vehicle when it was new. “Stock” mufflers have a stamp from the EPA certifying the noise emissions are within the legal requirements. Many modified exhaust systems do not have the EPA stamp and some even warn the muffler does not meet EPA standards.

Golden Police officers are trained to recognize illegal muffler systems. They use a two-prong approach to their enforcement. They listen to the vehicle to determine if the muffler sounds too loud and then they will look to see if it is modified. If both violations are apparent, they will then initiate a traffic stop to conduct a closer inspection of the muffler and take appropriate enforcement actions if necessary. Because this is an equipment violation (similar to headlights, windshields and taillights), no decibel readings are required to determine the amount of noise for enforcement.

We invite all residents, guests and visitors to enjoy our beautiful city, but ask that in return they respect the tranquility of our neighborhoods by not driving illegally loud vehicles on the streets.

If you have questions about illegal exhaust systems or would like to request enforcement in your neighborhood, contact Traffic Sergeant Marcus Williams at 303384-8116. The muffler law is under Title 42-4-224 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.

The C.R.S. is available online at: https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislativelegal-services/colorado-revised-statutes.

These photos show two examples of modified “straight pipe” mufflers, which are not allowed in Golden.

BIKE TO SCHOOL DAYS A SUCCESS

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ongratulations to all of the students and families who participated in the Bike to School Days at Mitchell and Shelton Elementaries! Each school hosted a variety of fun activities for their bikers in May, just as school was wrapping up.

In partnership with the City of Golden, the two elementary schools were awarded a two year Safe Routes to School Grant through the Colorado Department of Transportation beginning in the fall of 2016. The grant award includes support from Bicycle Colorado to provide program education, bike rodeos, parentteacher training, and more to support kids walking and biking to school. For more information, contact Amber Wesner at awesner@cityofgolden.net.

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Join Us! 2017 Golden Police Citizens’ Academy

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he Golden Police Department is accepting applications for the 2017 Police Citizens’ Academy. The Academy is set to begin Aug. 23 and is scheduled for 12 weeks of classroom and skills education.

Academy attendees will learn what police officers and police employees do in the performance of their duties and the rules and laws that guide them.

The Academy combines classroom presentations with hands-on activities to provide the participants with a comprehensive experience. Participants will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, and two Saturdays for firing range and driving track training (yes, you get to drive a police car!)

Throughout the course of the Academy, participants will be exposed to K9 patrol, drug enforcement, traffic accident investigations, communications, patrol duties and realities, DUI traffic enforcement, the Jefferson County Regional SWAT team, a tour of the Jefferson County Jail, crime scene investigations, firearms, scenario simulator, taser and driving track training.

The Golden Police Department began conducting an Adult Citizens Police Academy in 1995. The PD felt that exposing citizens to knowledge about police work would help them to better understand and relate to police involvement in the community.

The hope is that the graduates of the Citizens’ Academy will share this knowledge with others in the community.

TO APPLY FOR THE POLICE CITIZENS’ ACADEMY, VISIT www.cityofgolden.net/work/jobs/ volunteer/

THE PROCESS IS EASY: • Complete the online application.

• Attach a Letter of Interest indicating why you wish to attend the Academy.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check.

• The Academy is scheduled to run on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. from Aug. 23 through Nov. 1 with graduation on Nov. 8. In addition, there will be two Saturday classes for firearms training at the range, and the driving track. Interested applicants must commit to the entire Academy with no more than two absences.

• There are no residency requirements but preference will be given to Golden residents.

FREE Monthly Safety Academy 2017 GOLDEN SAFETY ACADEMY CLASS SCHEDULE July 10 – Run, Hide Fight Aug. 14 – Identity Theft – What if you are a witness or victim of a crime?

Sept. 11 – Jeffco Sheriff’s Internet Safety Oct. 9 – Traffic/Defensive Driving Halloween Safety Tips Nov. 13 - Motor Vehicle Theft/Tresspass Prevention - Personal Safety Recommendations Dec. 11 - Tips for a Safe and Happy Holiday

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f you haven’t already gone to a Golden Safety Academy class, now is your chance! The mission of the Golden Safety Academy is to help educate and empower citizens with information and resources that enhance their personal safety and crime prevention. This FREE academy is held once a month from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second Monday of every month (see schedule for dates and topics).

Golden Police have limited seating available, so register now at www.cityofgolden.net/ safetyacademy. Participants must be over the age of 16, residents of Golden, and limit two people per household.

A Few New Faces Along the Creek

Park Rules

The following PARKS AND RECREATION RULES AND REGULATIONS apply to all parks, trails, open spaces, or waterways owned,

operated or maintained the City of Golden, CO. This card KNOW THE byRULES highlights some of the most common park rules. For a detailed

You will see this year’s Park Rangers all along Clear Creek in Golden. Their names from left to right are Rangers Scott Elder, Kade Ismeal, Ashton Leinen, Ben Steward, and Connor Ayers.

Please take time to introduce yourself to the Park Rangers. They are here to work in partnership and serve the community.

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list visit www.cityofgolden.net/ParkRules.

This spring, The City of Golden PARK HOURS established enhanced of Unless otherwise posted,an outdoor parks are open to list the public between the hours of 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. All trails, however, remain open 24 hours a day to pedestrian and bicycleRules traffic.

Park and Recreation and CAMPING Regulations that except arewithmeant to Overnight camping is prohibited a permit in the designated areas of the Clear Creek Recreational Vehicle Park. encourage responsible use of FIRES It is prohibited for any person to make, or allow to burn, a fire, our parks, trails, open spaces, including a charcoal fire, within any park except in park-provided, operative grills. Use of a portable propane camp stove is permitted and These if the stove’swaterways. propane tank has a capacity of two pounds rules or less.

A maker or keeper of a fire must completely extinguish the fire are forthe park. both residents prior to leaving Bonfires are prohibited in all parks.and ALCOHOL BEVERAGES visitors to follow. The rules It is prohibited for any person to possess, consume, or distribute any alcohol beverage within any park, absent the prior written include things like Park Hours, approval of the city manager, without a permit. Glass containers are also prohibited at all times.

Camping, Prohibited Fires, Alcohol Violations, Slacklining, Dog on Leash, Removal of Pet Waste, and Smoking. Visit www.cityofgolden. net/ParkRulesHighlights for a more detailed list of the City’s Park Rules and a link to the Ordinance.

Thank you for helping to keep our parks and creek safe, clean and enjoyable places for all of us!

olden has become a very popular place for both residents and visitors to spend their summer days. Specifically, Clear Creek fills up quickly each day with people walking, biking, strolling, and playing in the water. But with the popularity comes challenges. We want to make sure that while we have increased crowds, we don’t have increased problems.

That is why in 2012, the Golden City Council and City Manager worked in partnership with the Golden Police Department to address problematic issues confronting the community along the Clear Creek corridor. Issues such as public intoxication, disturbances, drug and alcohol use, tobacco use, and overflow parking within the 9th Street neighborhood, where residents became inundated with creek goers parking in the neighborhood throughout the summer months. From those discussions, the position of Park Ranger was created to tackle the concerns confronting the community. The Park Ranger position has evolved over the years, but the primary responsibilities remain the same. That is to enhance citizen and visitor recreational experience and to educate park goers on the appropriate use of the city parks, trails, and the creek.

WHO ARE THE PARK RANGERS? They are a varied group: from longtime members of the community, to students, family members, parents, possibly your neighbor, or even those who just moved to the area. They all understand their jobs can be challenging some days, but they look forward to having positive interactions with the citizens and serving as ambassadors for the community. The Park Rangers also have enforcement authority, but their main role is to help promote a safe and fun experience for the community and to achieve voluntary compliance for park goers.

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GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Through July 22 Buffalo Bill: Quilting the Wild West UNDER THE WESTERN SUN is the Studio Art Quilters Association’s (SAQA) regional juried challenge featuring Western quilt art by Western artists. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 200 Violet Street, Suite 140. For details and tickets call 303-2770377 or visit www.rmqm.org.

Through July 25 Variations on Growth: Ben Butler See the massive installations by artist Ben Butler, made from wood, foam, and concrete. The outcome is surprising and awesome in both scale and intricacy.

Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. For details, hours and tickets call 303-279-3922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

Saturdays through Oct. 7 Golden Farmer’s Market Vendors of food and other artisanal items for sale. Presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in the parking lot next to the Golden Library near 10th and Illinois streets. (No Farmer’s Market on July 29 for Buffalo Bill Days.) For details visit http://goldenchamber.org/farmers-market/ or call 303-279-3113.

July 1 Coffee with a Councilor – South Neighborhoods Chat with your District One City Councilor at 10 a.m. at Bean Fosters, 720 Golden Ridge Rd. For details call Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-279-7529 or scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net.

July 1,2,8 & 9 A Day Out With Thomas Originally held in September each year, this popular event is now in June and July.

A Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to experience a ride aboard a train led by Thomas, plus a host of other fun events. This event sells out quickly… get your tickets fast! Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. For details visit www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org or call 303-279-4591.

July 4 Lions Club Fourth of July Festival Celebrate Independence Day in Lions Park beginning at 11 a.m. Children’s activities, live music, raffle drawings, beer and wine for sale. Visit www.goldenlionsclub.org/4thofjuly.php.

City of Golden Fireworks The City of Golden puts on a fireworks display (weather permitting) at approximately 9:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Lions Club celebration. Fireworks can best be seen from along Clear Creek and in Lions Park Ballfields on 10th St.

July 14 Golden Summer Jam The Golden Civic Foundation is launching a new summertime event to connect with Golden families and residents, promote community involvement and celebrate Golden’s small town, friendly atmosphere. Golden Summer Jam will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave., and features live music, food and fun for all ages. Tickets are limited! For tickets and info visit www.GoldenCivicFoundation.org.

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2017 July 14 to Aug. 20 Broadway Bound Part three of Neil Simon’s autobiographical trilogy. Two brothers are trying to break into the world of show business, by turning their family drama into a comedy show. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For show times, tickets and info call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

July 20 MOPAR Street Party Free street party to kick off Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Live music, concept cars, racecar driver autographs, local car displays, and food and beer for sale. 6 to 10 p.m. on Washington Avenue between 11th and 14th streets.

July 25 Golden Bicycle Cruise Last Tuesday of every month through September. Gather at 6 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to the Golden Library. Enjoy live music, drinks and food. Ride begins at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Golden Community Commons. Theme for the July ride: Hawaiian/Jimmy Buffet. Music by Thunder and Rain. Dressing the part is encouraged!

July 15 Coffee with a Councilor – North Neighborhoods Chat with your District Two Councilor at 10 a.m. at Café 13, 1301 Arapahoe St. For details call Councilor Casey Brown at 303-900-2003 or email cbrown@cityofgolden.net.

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Tax Workshops The City of Golden is hosting FREE Sales and Use Tax workshops taught by our professional staff of auditors and geared toward individuals who need to learn sales and use tax concepts on an in-depth level.

The workshops will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. July 5, 2017................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Sept. 6, 2017............... 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Although these classes are free, space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

July 28, 29 & 30 Buffalo Bill Days A weekend full of fun for everyone. Enjoy a festival in Parfet Park with music, vendors and food trucks. A parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. on Washington Avenue, plus many more shows, displays, games and entertainment. See. p. 18-19 for details or visit www.buffalobilldays.com.

July 29 GFD Pancake Breakfast Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes made, flipped and served by your Golden Fire Department! 6 to 10 a.m. at Fire Station 1, 911 10th St. Enjoy breakfast before you head over to the Buffalo Bill Days parade. Suggested donation: $7/adults, $5/kids under 12. Buy tickets in advance at the fire station!

Aug. 1 National Night Out Golden Police encourage you to come out and meet your neighbors and police personnel, enjoy some entertainment and free food.

5 to 8 p.m. in Parfet Park, 10th and Washington. See p. 6 for details.

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 to: Golden City Hall, Communications Dept., 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401, or by e-mail to ktilley@ 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 posted (i.e. Feb. 1 for the March issue). Please note Jan/Feb is a combined edition so all submissions for those months will be needed by Dec. 1. Call 303-384-8121 with questions or for more information.

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Building Use Tax Workshop The City of Golden is hosting a FREE Building Use Tax Workshop taught by our professional staff of auditors.

Class is geared toward individuals who need to learn about building use tax concepts on an in-depth basis.

The workshop will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. Aug. 2, 2017................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Class is free, but space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

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Social, Economic & Environmental Issues Volunteers Needed for Golden’s Community Solar Ballot Initiative

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olden’s Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) is taking steps to bring a community solar garden to Golden. The first step in the process is for citizens to vote on whether to add renewable energy as an allowable land use at the Rooney Road Sports Complex.

More than 20 sites were analyzed as potential locations for a community solar garden, and the Rooney Road Sports Complex was identified as the most feasible site in the Golden area.

While no specific solar garden project is under consideration at this time, if voters approve the use of renewable energy at the site, next steps will be to amend the current lease with Jefferson County and look for a favorable project.

Learn more about the Community Solar Ballot Initiative at www.cityofgolden.net/ solargarden.

which utility customers can purchase subscriptions. A Community Solar Garden provides an opportunity for residents and business owners who could not otherwise do so to invest in solar energy production. Specifically, this may be of interest to those who rent their home or business, may not desire a solar installation on their own roof, or whose properties are poorly suited for solar panel installation.

engagement for the ballot initiative.

A volunteer recruitment party will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19 at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. Stop by to learn more about the Community Solar Ballot initiative and ways to get involved. Refreshments will be provided. A second volunteer event will take place Aug. 2 (location and time TBD). Those interested in WHAT IS A COMMUNITY volunteering are encouraged to visit www.cityofgolden.net/solargarden and SOLAR GARDEN? fill out the online volunteer recruitment A Community Solar Garden is a HOW TO GET INVOLVED photovoltaic (PV) solar system that CSAB is recruiting volunteers to form or email goldensustainability@ generates renewable electricity for assist with community outreach and cityofgolden.net.

2017 CURBSIDE APPLIANCE PICK-UP PROGRAM As part of the Golden Sustainability Initiative and in an effort to divert waste from the local Foothills Landfill on Highway 93, the City of Golden is now offering a new free curbside appliance pick-up program for all Golden residents in single-family and townhome neighborhoods.

Acceptable appliances include: washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens, ice makers, garbage compactors, and freezers.

NOT included: electronics including, televisions, computer monitors, furnaces, hot water heaters, vacuum cleaners, and other appliances not specifically permitted in the curbside appliance pick-up program.

To schedule an appliance pickup, call 303-953-5800 and follow the instructions provided or visit www.cityofgolden.net/live/sustainabilityinitiative/waste-reduction/.

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New Library App for Easy E-Reading

he Jefferson County Public Library system is making digital access to books even easier. The new app, call Axis 360, gives Apple, Android and Windows Desktop users the ability to discover, download and read e-books or listen to downloadable audiobooks, within a single application.

The Library is adding more and more content to the app every day. Just install the app, then search, browse, place holds and borrow your favorite titles. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you can request titles.

If you’re currently using OverDrive or Cloud Library, here’s what you need to know.

Jeffco Library turned off the ability to place new holds in those applications. Cloud Library will be turned off on July 14 and OverDrive will be turned off later this fall.

For more information on Axis 360 and to download the app, visit https://jeffcolibrary. org/downloads.

Best, Most Economical Watering Technique

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esidents with clay soils (which includes Golden) need to use a watering technique called “cycle and soak” to promote infiltration and prevent runoff. Clay soil absorbs water very slowly, but most sprinkler systems have high precipitation rates that apply water very quickly. As a result, sprinklers often apply more water than the soil can absorb and the excess water runs off the lawn, and down the gutter.

Cycle and soak irrigation involves watering for several short cycles, separated by enough time for the water to soak in.

This practice results in a deep soak, but without water lost to runoff. For clay soils, the Center for Resource Conservation recommends watering for three cycles of seven minutes each, with an hour in between each cycle. Such cycles are easy to set with most control clocks using the multiple start times function.

Cycling saves a significant amount of water that would otherwise be lost to runoff. It also helps encourage deeper roots, healthier lawns, and reduces nonpoint source pollution from runoff.

The City of Golden and the Center for ReSource Conservation can help with a free irrigation inspection. Inspections last about 90 minutes, but could help you save thousands of gallons of water each year. It’s easy to sign up and get long-lasting and money-saving results! Simply call 303-999-3824 or sign up at www.conservationcenter.org/sprinkler to schedule.

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Golden Community Center activities calendar YOUTH & TEEN ATHLETICS Tennis Camps All camps are for ages 6 - 16 years, Min/Max: 4/25 #632400 Monday - Thursday, 8 - 10 a.m.

July 17 - 20 $89 Resident, $99 Non-resident

Tennis Programs #632500 Tuesday - Thursday June 27 – July 13 (no class July 4) (04) Tiny Tots (Ages 4-6) 4:20 - 4:50 p.m.

(05) Youth Beginner (Ages 7-15) 4:55 - 5:45 p.m.

(06) Youth Adv. Beginner (Ages 7-15) 6:45 - 7:35 p.m. $70 Resident, $75 Non-resident

YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES Recreational Tree ClimbingDances with Branches Come get a bird’s eye view of what the world looks like from up in the crown of a beautiful tree.

Age: 7 years and older, Min/Max: 5/15 #452910 Saturday, July 29 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. $36 Resident, $41 Non-resident - N ote different location for this date: meet at Tony Grampsas Park, 4471 Salvia St.

Rockin’ Rockets Camp

With SpaceTime’s Rockin Rockets Camp kids will get to do just about everything there is to do with rockets…short of riding one into space! #632500 Tuesday - Thursday Age: 5 - 10 years, Min/Max: 6/16 July 25 – Aug. 10 #455221 Monday - Friday (07) Tiny Tots (Ages 4-6) 4:20 - 4:50 p.m.

NOTE: The half-day & full-day sessions (08) Youth Beginner (Ages 7-15) take place concurrently in the same 4:55 - 5:45 p.m. classroom for the length of the half(09) Youth Adv. Beginner (Ages 7-15) day session.

(03) July 24 – 28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

6:45 - 7:35 p.m. (full day) $70 Resident, $75 Non-resident $240 Resident, $245 Non-resident (04) July 24 – 28, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Skyhawks Sports Academy (half day) Sport Programs for Kids! $160 Resident $160 Non-resident Baseball, Golf, Capture the Flag, Indoor Volleyball, Mini-Hawk, Soccer, Tennis COMPUTER EXPLORER ACTIVITIES: Please see rec.cityofgolden.net or www.skyhawks.com/colorado to sign up. MineCraft - The Adventure Begins Students will discover Minecraft essentials while searching for clues to ADULT/YOUTH SPECIALTY unlock doors, participating in scavenger Babysitting Course hunts, taming wolves and riding pigs!

Age: 11 - 14 years, Min/Max: 5/20 Age: 6-10 years, Min/Max: 6/12 #452410 Saturday, July 15 #455104 Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

July 10 – 13, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident

MineCraft: Desert Island Survival Discover, create and learn, as TechStars grants access to a PROPRIETARY Minecraft MOD you can’t get on your own!

Age: 8-13 years, Min/Max: 6/14 #455105 Monday - Thursday (01) July 10 – 13, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

(02) July 10 – 13, 4 – 6 p.m. $100 Resident, $105 Non-resident

Jr FIRST LEGO League (CREATURE CRAZE) Just for the younger ones, a simpler version of the FIRST LEGO® League.

Age: 6-8 years, Min/Max: 6/12 #455106 Monday - Thursday July 31 – Aug. 3, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident

Alternative Energy Combine engineering and alternative energy! Build cars, cranes, drawbridges, etc. from Lego® kits and operate them using alternative energy sources.

Age: 7-12 years, Min/Max: 6/14 #455107 Monday - Thursday July 31 – Aug. 3, 1:30 - 3 p.m. $100 Resident, $105 Non-resident

Mindstorms Robot Engineering Join us as we explore engineering concepts of levers, gearing, pulleys, and more using LEGO Mindstorms kits.

Age: 8-14 years, Min/Max: 6/14 #455108 Monday - Thursday July 31 – Aug. 3, 4 - 6 p.m. $145 Resident, $150 Non-resident

For more information and to register, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net.

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Check out the Golden Community Center’s Front Porch designed specifically for active adults.

The Front Porch offers respite and entertainment, coffee and healthy snacks. There is a full schedule of games, sports, social events, and trips. Shoot some pool, surf the internet, work on a puzzle, or just relax before you hit your next fitness class.

Celebrate Health!

Friday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m.

The first Friday of each month we offer healthy refreshments and appointments for chair massages, hand and foot reflexology for nominal fees. Celebrate Health! is held upstairs at the Front Porch of the Golden Community Center. For more information or to make an appointment for one of our services, please call 303-384-8130.

Chair Massages........................ $13 for 15 minutes Reflexology Sessions............. $13 for 15 minutes

Golden Book Club This group meets in the Front Porch the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The book list has been announced as follows:

UPCOMING TRIPS Vikings: Beyond the Legend #353000-01 Monday, July 17, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 - Transportation and tour included. Bring money for lunch.

Exertion Level 3 Vikings: Beyond the Legend lays to waste to the one-dimensional stereotype of bearded barbarians with horned helmets. Instead, guests will marvel at a culture of surprising refinement, complexity, and achievement, inspired by a supernatural world inhabited by Thor, Odin and Freyja, and other gods, goddesses, and giants. Fresh insights revealed through archaeological discoveries and more than 500 treasures show why the Vikings will always capture imaginations of all ages. The exhibition transports you back to Scandinavia in 750–1100 CE, the Viking Age.

Let the Great World Spin

by Colum McCann If you are interested in joining, please email Jan Bradbury, bobjanbradbury@comcast.net.

Redstone Meadery #353100-01

Silver Sneakers at the Splash The Splash is now open!

Don’t forget that your Silver Sneakers Cards are good outside too! For more information, visit the Front Porch.

Monday, July 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $15 - Transportation and tour included. Bring money for lunch.

Meadery tour will begin at 1 p.m. Lunch at a Boulder location first.

Exertion Level 2 Boulder’s Redstone Meadery, one of the country’s largest mead producers, offers such enticing mixers as the Meadmosa, Nectar Be Darned and Mead Tai, but a favorite is their Honey Wine with Black Raspberry. It’s rich and sweet with dominant honey flavors, complemented by black raspberry, currants and cranberries. Try this melomel (fruit infused mead) in sangria or homemade chocolate truffles, as a sweet fillip for roast beef or duck gravies, or for a modern twist on tiramisu.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Stop by The Front Porch, upstairs at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. • Call 303-384-8130.

Check out the Golden Community Center’s Recreate activity guide. • Visit www.cityofgolden.net/FrontPorch.

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or many of us, Heritage Square sparks memories of the amusement park and Alpine Slide, which ran down the hillside until 2015. Yet just below the surface lies a very different kind of history… one that dates back as many as 7,000 years.

Archaeologists call the site “Magic Mountain,” the name of the original vision and attempt to expand the theme park industry beyond Disneyland back in 1957. Although the original Magic Mountain only lasted a few years, archaeologists say there is still plenty of magic left in the area. It is considered one of the biggest and most well-known sites of its kind along the front range. Experts can date civilization back to 5,000 BCE, when the site would have served as camping grounds for mobile hunter-gatherer groups. More “recently” the site was inhabited

by Native Americans approximately 1,500 years ago.

The last official archeological dig on the Magic Mountain site was back in the mid-1990’s. Michele Koons, the Curator of Archaeology for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) tells us since then, technology has advanced to the point where processes like carbon-dating mean even microscopic flakes can lead to discoveries about ancient civilizations. Last month, the DMNS got permission from the City of Golden to host an archaeological dig, and the public was invited to participate.

According to Koons, the Town of Apex existed nearby back in the 1860’s. Even back then, experts knew the site was rich with history. “Unfortunately, the popularity brought lots of scavengers to the area, who in essence, looted about 1,000 years of history from the site,” said Koons. “We hope that by bringing the public in and showing them the importance of artifacts, they will in turn feel some ownership and help protect the site in the future.”

Golden History Museums (GHM) partnered with DMNS to help with the Magic Mountain dig. Until now, GHM focused mostly on the last 150 years of history, when Golden was established as a city. “It is our mutual goal to display artifacts from the Magic Mountain site at the Golden History Museum and advance the understanding of the earliest human inhabitants of this dynamic region,” said GHM Director Nathan Richie. GHM will host a program on Sept. 6 with the DMNS archaeology team who will share the results of this excavation. More details to come.

Even if you didn’t get to participate in the dig, there is an important lesson for all of us. “Archaeology is basically finding pieces of a puzzle,” said Koons. “We cannot get the full picture of the puzzle if pieces are missing. So if you come across an artifact, please leave it where you found it, take a picture, figure out your GPS location if possible, and send the information to the land owner or a local history museum.”

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Magic in Them There Hills

American Legion Post Discovers Rare Archives

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ate last year, members of the American Legion Taylor-Miller Post 21 found several boxes of old records while cleaning out the attic of their post at 500 9th St. J. W. Hunt delivered to the Golden History Museum several boxes filled with photographs, membership cards, rosters, meeting minutes and other related American Legion items, for evaluation.

Many of the paper records showed severe signs of smoke and water damage.

Fortunately, a good cross section of items were salvageable and those were donated to the Museum. Some rare photographs survived, including a set of press photos that document the Taylor-Miller Post 21 dedication of their memorial to those Members of Taylor-Miller Post 21 dedicate a memorial to war veterans at the Golden Cemetery who sacrificed their lives, at the Golden on Memorial Day 1951. Golden History Museums, City of Golden Collection.

Cemetery on Memorial Day 1951. exception of conscientious objectors, are eligible to membership. The American A PATRIOTIC VETERANS Legion will be to the veterans of the ORGANIZATION SINCE 1919 World war what the Grand Army is to the According to the Aug. 14, 1919, veterans of the Civil war, and there is no Colorado Transcript: doubt but what it will be one of the most Thirty Jefferson county soldiers powerful organizations in the country. gathered at the district court room It is non-sectarian and non-political.

Tuesday night and completed the Founded in 1919, the Taylor-Miller Post organization of Jefferson County Post 21 is still active. Since 1987, the Post, No. 21 of the American Legion. together with the VFW Post 4171, have Colonel Joseph Taylor, who was honored veterans with hundreds of U.S. commander of the 115th engineers, was flags at the annual Avenue of Flags at unanimously elected post commander… the Golden Cemetery each Veterans Day. The indications are that the Jefferson This small but historically valuable county post will be a thriving archive adds to a growing collection of organization, and a big membership is archival materials held at the museum. Post 21 members, Reuben Pacheco and Richard expected. The American Legion is made Next time you clean out your attic – Wellensiek complete paperwork finalizing up of honorably discharged soldiers, think twice before you throw away donation to museum. sailors and marines who served in some historical treasures. Call your Mark Dodge, Curator the great war. All such men, with the local museum.

Golden History Museums Astor House Museum (822 12th St.) and Golden History Center (923 10th St.) • Call ahead or check website for hours and special event details.

Clear Creek History Park (11th and Arapahoe) • Open daily sunrise to sunset. • 303-278-3557 • www.GoldenHistory.org

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The Best of the West!

BUFFALO BILL DAYS JULY 27-30

2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Date

Time

Event

Site

Location

Thursday, July 27

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Cody Special VIP Luncheon

Colorado Railroad Museum

17155 W. 44th Ave.

1:30 p.m., Shotgun Start

14th Annual Buffalo Bill Days Golf Tournament

Applewood Golf Course

14001 W. 32nd Ave.

6:30 to 8 p.m.

Golf Awards Buffet

The Vista at Applewood Golf Course 14001 W. 32nd Ave.

5 to 10 p.m.

Children’s Rides & Activities, Arts & Crafts, Merchandise, Food, Beverage, & Bull Riding

Parfet Park

10th & Washington

5 to 10 p.m.

Musical Entertainment

Parfet Park

10th & Washington

6 to 10 a.m.

Golden Fire Deptartment’s Pancake Breakfast

Golden FireStation No. 1

911 10th St.

7:30 a.m. staging 10 a.m. start

Best of the West Parade

Downtown Golden

Starts at 9th & Washington

10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Children’s Rides & Activities, Arts & Crafts, Merchandise, Food, Beverage, & Bull Riding

Parfet Park

10th & Washington

11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Musical Entertainment

Parfet Park

10th & Washington

Noon to 6 p.m.

“Lil” Spike Free Kiddie Train Rides

Visitors Center (Depot)

10th & Washington

12:30 to 2 p.m.

Cody's Wild West Show Lions Park Ballfields (Western entertainment, sharp shooting, fast draw (West end) contest, Indian dancers, vaquero group, gun spinning, whip cracking, gun fights)

10th & Illinois

9 to 10:15 a.m.

12th Annual Community Worship Service

Parfet Park

10th & Washington

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Car Show

Downtown Golden

10th & Farmer’s Market Lot

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Children’s Rides & Activities, Arts & Crafts, Merchandise, Food, Beverage, & Bull Riding

Parfet Park

10th & Washington

11 a.m. to noon

Dancing Girls

Parfet Park

10th & Washington

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Muttin Bustin’ Contest

Lions Park Ballfields (East end)

10th & Illinois

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Lil” Spike Free Kiddie Train Rides

Visitors Center (Depot)

10th & Washington

12:30 to 5 p.m.

Musical Entertainment

Parfet Park

10th & Washington

1 p.m.

Duck Race

Clear Creek

Illinois bridge to Vanover Park

Friday, July 28

Saturday, July 29

Sunday, July 30

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his year marks the centennial anniversary of the burial of Buffalo Bill Cody atop Lookout Mountain (June 3, 1917), and many commemorative events are planned in conjunction with the annual Buffalo Bill Days event in downtown Golden. Buffalo Bill Cody was legendary for his buffalo hunting skills and for his Cody’s Wild West performances, which brought the “wild west” to the East and Europe. To help celebrate the anniversary, special historical reenactments will be performed on stage between bands during the Buffalo Bill Days events in Parfet Park. Members of the Cody family will also be on hand to celebrate and the International Cody Family Association will be holding a reunion this year in Golden during Buffalo Bill Days.

BUFFALO BILL DAYS, JULY 28 - 30 Buffalo Bill Days, which originated in the 1940’s as a Buffalo Bill Saddle Club horseback ride from Golden up to the gravesite, will be held July 28, 29, and 30th in Downtown Golden. It’s a full weekend of family friendly and fun events including Cody’s Wild West Reenactment, Best of the West Parade, Muttin’ Bustin’, live music, mustache and beard growing contests, 100+ vendor booths, food booths, kids rides, mechanical bull riding and beer/wine. Buffalo Bill Days, Inc is non-profit and supports many local charities, scholarships, and social causes.

For more information including the full schedule of events, visit www.BuffaloBillDays.com and put it on your calendar now!

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GET READY It’s a Golden July

4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL JULY 4 - Starting at 11:00 am

Join the Golden Lions Club for the 4th of July community celebration in Lions Park. Activities start at 11:00 am and include free rides for kids, live music and a fireworks display in the evening.

FIRST FRIDAYS IN PARFET PARK JULY 7 - 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Enjoy live music and happy hour in the park at this family-friendly event hosted by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Play yard games, dance and experience an evening in the sun at this relaxing community event.

FREE CARRIAGE RIDES JULY 7 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm

The Golden Chamber of Commerce is offering FREE carriage rides throughout downtown Golden.

BUFFALO BILL DAYS JULY 28 - 30

Take a step back in the past and experience the wild west firsthand at Golden’s very own Buffalo Bill Days.

The festival starts at 5:00 pm on Friday, July 28 and continues all weekend.