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Buffalo Bill Days Pick Up After Your Pets LET'S DOO IT!
2019 Golden City Council
Marjorie Sloan Mayor
Saoirse Charis-Graves District One
Rob Reed Ward One
Paul Haseman Ward Two
Casey Brown Mayor Pro Tem District Two
Jim Dale Ward Three
Laura Weinberg Ward Four
303-279-0088 E-mail: msloan @cityofgolden.net
303-709-7529 E-mail: scharisgraves @cityofgolden.net
303-431-9891 E-mail: rreed @cityofgolden.net
303-513-2310 E-mail: phaseman @cityofgolden.net
303-900-2003 E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net
303-916-0810 E-mail: jdale @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 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. Please write to: City of Golden 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 Attn: Karlyn Tilley
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5 U se Common Sense in the Creek 5 Rattlesnakes in Golden 6 N ew Zoning Amendments 7 Let's DOO It! 8 Utility Rates Open House 16
Call 303-384-8132 or e-mail ktilley@cityofgolden.net.
8 Election Information 9 Meet Golden's New Police Captain 9 Volunteer for the Colorado Classic 19 Firefighters Flipping Pancakes 18-19
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City of Golden Department Managers
Jason Slowinski City Manager
Carly Lorentz Deputy City Manager
Dan Hartman Public Works
Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ. Development
Monica Mendoza City Clerk
Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation
Bill Kilpatrick Police
Alicia Welch Fire Chief
Jeff Hansen Finance
Teresa Reilly Human Resources
Karlyn Tilley Communications
Jiles McCoy Innovation and Technology
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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items July 4th in Golden Join the 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. For details, visit www.goldenlionsclub.org/4thofjuly.php. The night ends with a spectacular fireworks show (weather permitting) sponsored by the City of Golden. Fireworks alerts will be given through social media beginning at 6 p.m. on July 4 regarding any potential weather delays or cancellations. Find us on Twitter @CityofGolden or Facebook @CityofGoldenColorado and @GoldenCOFire. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. but no later than 10 p.m. REMINDER: PERSONAL POSSESSION AND USE OF FIREWORKS IS ILLEGAL IN GOLDEN.
Public Works Citizens’ Academy Coming in late August, the City of Golden will host its annual Public Works Citizens’ Academy. Have you ever wondered: • How Golden’s water is treated? • How we maintain and repair our infrastructure? • How we map and track water, sewer and street-related assets within the community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should join us for the Public Works Citizens’ Academy. This free 20-hour program, which is geared toward adults, will kick off in late August. It will include interactive hands-on training activities, tours of City facilities and presentations by Public Works staff. More details coming soon! If you have specific questions about the program, please contact Shauna Paulson at 303-3848152 or spaulson@cityofgolden.net.
Join Leadership Golden This tuition-free program provides local learning about Golden with 11 sessions that run from Sept. 7, 2019 to May 7, 2020. Topics include Golden history, government, public works, finance, growth and development, education, arts and recreation, and the justice system. A great program for newcomers and long-time residents interested in the fabric of Golden. Visit www.leadershipgolden.org for details and to complete an application form online. The application deadline is July 31. Want to learn more? Come to the “Meet and Greet” reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at the Old Capitol Grill, 12th & Washington. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be provided.
National Night Out Aug. 6 A top priority for the Golden Police Department (GPD) is to have a good relationship with our residents and businesses. To honor that commitment, each year the GPD hosts a free event to give our police team an opportunity to meet you in a fun, relaxed environment. GPD proudly hosts the 20th annual National Night Out event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in Parfet Park (10th and Washington). National Night Out is a national community-building event where you can come see our police personnel, learn about what they do, see their equipment, and get some good safety information. Plus, there is free food and entertainment! We hope you’ll join us!
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elow is Golden City Council's monthly calendar. Meetings are held on Thursdays and begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St., unless otherwise noted.
July 11 Regular business meeting
July 18 Study session
July 25 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
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The Gold(en) Standard of Patriotism
ou have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.”* Golden adopts this cheerful brand of patriotism with enthusiasm. On Independence Day, the Golden Lions Club offers a daylong community celebration with the requisite food, music, games, prizes, and rides. After the sky darkens, we experience the classic display that is as old as the holiday itself. At the first celebration in 1777, revelers in the Philadelphia city commons fired off thirteen fireworks, one for each colony. In Golden, we follow our founders’ example – with a greatly expanded number of fireworks. Viewing the pyrotechnics from different vantage points, we all look to the sky at the same time toward the same brilliance and feel the same appreciation for the birth of our nation. And such family-friendly patriotism continues throughout the month of July. The Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning offering more food, fun, and neighborly interaction. Following on the heels of Independence Day from July 8 to 14, ArtsWeek Golden brings a seven-day celebration of the arts. Next, Buffalo Bill Days weekend of July 25-28 means more fun, more food, more music — and adds a celebratory parade. The light-hearted standard set by author Erma Bombeck confirms that Golden is one of the most patriotic (and fun-loving) cities in the land. The website WalletHub.com** recently devised a more data-driven approach, factoring in more than summer opportunities to play and picnic. Its study evaluated patriotism in two key dimensions: (1) the military engagement missing from Bombeck’s test and (2) civic engagement. Colorado’s patriotism score led to our state’s number six ranking in the nation. And a fair analysis of these two elements reveals that Golden’s patriotic pulse beats so strongly that it, too, belongs in the top ten of its class. Signs of Golden’s military engagement are evident. Our historic town cemetery, founded by Veterans of the Grand Old Army of the Republic after the Civil War, provides free-of-charge plots to honorably discharged Veterans. On Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, the cemetery’s Avenue of Flags honors our deceased Veterans with more than 300 American flags waving in the breeze. Moreover, Golden is the site of the United States Marine Corps Memorial, the only official Marine Memorial east of the Mississippi River. And, to care for our living generations of Veterans, Golden has a state-of-the-art Veterans Administration medical facility, available to the 39,000 Veterans in Jefferson County. The civic-engagement dimension was assessed with considerations such as voting turnout, participation in jury duty, civics education requirements, and, oddly, internet searches for American flags. Golden’s active civic engagement goes far beyond these indicators. Our iconic summer events are run by volunteers investing their time, talent, and elbow grease in our community. More generally, our town’s population is interested, informed, and involved in municipal issues. Goldenites read information, send emails, write social-media posts, and provide commentary at city meetings. Their thoughtful contributions make an identifiable and positive difference in important town decisions. By any measure, Golden residents are unabashed patriots year-round. But their love of country is most fully on display during the long, sunny days of July when we come together to celebrate our nation and our community. By the end of the month, we will have shared many memorable moments.
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* Erma Bombeck (A popular humorist who chronicled suburban life in the United States during the closing decades of the 20th century.) ** WalletHub, a credit reporting and personal finance company, releases studies on topics such as quality of life, economic well being, and housing. https://wallethub.com/edu/most-patriotic-states/13680/#ask-the-experts
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Creek Safety – Don’t Ignore the Danger
o doubt you’ve heard about the massive amounts of snowpack in the high country, and the potential for high levels of runoff this season. So how does this impact Clear Creek in Golden? In a typical year, the water flow in Clear Creek will rise upwards of 1500 cubic feet per second (cfs) during runoff season. Compare that to off-season when flows are between 50 to 200 cfs. This year, there are estimates that the runoff levels have the potential to go over 3000 cfs. The levels will depend on weather in the high country and how fast the snow melts. It’s also possible we will not see a tremendous impact to our water flow. Regardless, the runoff season makes the water very dangerous. The faster the flow, the more dangerous the water. Dirt and debris fill the water, and makes it much more hazardous. Additionally, the water temperature during the snow melt season is very cold and can cause hypothermia. Shivering is typically the first sign of hypothermia and can lead to confusion, loss of motor skills, and even death. The most common causes of drowning in moving water are hypothermia and blunt force trauma from getting hit by debris and rocks. The Golden Fire Department recommends you ALWAYS wear proper safety gear when getting into the water. At the very least, you should have a life vest, helmet, and shoes even if you are just planning to float down in a tube. Additionally,
You can find the flow rates on Clear Creek at www.cityofgolden.net/ClearCreek we recommend thermal protective clothing and gloves. Keep children away from the river’s edge, as one slip could put them out of reach in an instant. Similar with pets, do not let them swim in the open water. Golden also enforces leash laws, so your pets should never have an opportunity to get far away from you. If your pet does get caught in the water, call 911 immediately but DO NOT go in after your pet. They have a much stronger instinct and chance for survival than humans. Remember, Clear Creek is a natural waterway that cannot be shut off or diverted. It is powerful and relentless, but predictable. With the proper training and safety equipment, the creek can be enjoyed in a safer manner. However, there is always a level of danger with moving water.
The Rattlesnake Reality
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olden’s beautiful landscape attracts all kinds of people who love the outdoors. But it also attracts another type of visitor… one not so friendly. Rattlesnakes are a common site in our town. They are more active during the warmth of the day, but during extremely hot times they will seek shade and cover. If you encounter a rattlesnake, the best thing you can do is to freeze when you hear the rattle, locate the snake, then slowly back away. These poisonous reptiles are primarily defensive in nature, so the rattle is a warning to let you know they are there. Best practices for hikers is to wear high boots, pay attention to your surroundings (no ear buds), and keep you and your pets on the trail. If you are bitten, call 911 or get to an emergency room right away.
Often bites are “dry” which means there is no poisonous venom, but you should get checked out to be sure. If your pet is bitten, quickly get them to a veterinarian or animal hospital. Rattlesnakes may also be uninvited guests around your home. There are some things you can do to make your house less attractive to the snakes:
• Trim up plantings to remove hiding places. • Avoid building rock walls if possible • If you attract mice, you attract snakes who want to eat them. To keep mice away: - No bird feeders (dropped seed increases rodent population) - Clean your BBQ grills well - No trash, dog food, or dropped fruit lying around - No water features If a rattlesnake is in a location that presents a hazard to humans, call the Golden Police Department nonemergency dispatch at 303-980-7300 and they will try to relocate it. If the snake is in a natural location such as an open space trail, it is best to just leave it alone and let it move on at its own pace. July 2019
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Guiding Development: Positive Progress
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n June 13, City Council heard public feedback on the • New density standards for residential multi-family uses proposed Phase 1 changes for the R-2 and R-3 residential permitted as a special use in the C-1 and C-2 zone districts. zone districts. They voted to approve the proposed changes, which include the following changes for the R-2 zone PHASE TWO RECOMMENDATIONS will go before Coundistrict, as well as single family and duplex developments in cil this month, with a public hearing and your chance to the R-3 zone district: comment at the Council meeting on July 25. You can also provide feedback and get the full scale of the changes at • A 50 percent maximum lot coverage www.GuidingGolden.com. • Elimination of the five-foot height bonus • Required front porch elements • Graduated setbacks to reduce bulk As part of the Ordinance, Council also lifted a part of the current moratorium which put limitations on two-family development.
PHASE TWO is now underway. Planning Commission met in June and came up with the following recommendations to present to Council in July. It includes, but is not limited to:
You are an important part of this process! Visit www.GuidingGolden.com/guiding-development to see all the proposed Ordinance details, sign up for notifications, and engage with city staff to get all of your questions answered.
• Lot design regulations for future minor plat subdivisions of land • Regulations for permissible bulk plane encroachments based on new setbacks approved in Phase One • Regulations for rooftop decks as permitted in the residential zone districts
Good To Be Golden - Local Business Awareness Campaign
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olden has a new program to connect Facebook – Good To Be Golden, CO local businesses to residents and other E B facebook.com/goodtobegoldenco/ businesses to support and grow our local GOOD TO economy. Good To Be Golden (GTBG), Instagram – @goodtobegoldenco a free program, is designed for retail, instagram.com/goodtobegoldenco/ service, and other businesses to find local customers and clients. Through email MailChimp Email Sign Up marketing and social media managed by the bit.ly/GoodToBeGolden City's Community and Economic Development Department, GTBG offers opportunities for local businesses to Email GoodToBeGolden@cityofgolden.info share news, events, and promotions. We want to hear from you! Please follow Good To Be Golden on social media and send business awareness ideas to GoodToBeGolden@cityofgolden.info. Or call Robin Fleischmann at 303-384-8080 for more information.
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Ensure your dog’s park visit does not negatively impact the park, wildlife or other visitors.
Protect your dog. Leashed dogs are less likely to run away or be injured. Protect wildlife. Dogs naturally give chase, even to things they shouldn’t, such as deer, elk, bears and rattlesnakes. Protect yourself. You are legally responsible if your unleashed dog attacks another dog or person.
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Respect others. Dogs are unpredictable. Your dog may be friendly, but other people and dogs may not want your dog to approach them. Be respectful of others’ safety and comfort.
Protect the environment. Dog waste doesn’t break down like wild animal waste. Dog waste pollutes our soil and water. Protect public health. Dog waste contains harmful organisms like E. coli, giardia, salmonella, roundworms, hookworms and cryptosporidium. All of these can be passed on to people and other animals through surface water run-off or on the bottom of a shoe. Protect the park experience. Poop smells and is a terrible waste of scenery.
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Golden Utilities – Open House Invitation
top by the Golden Utilities open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14 to learn more about your water, wastewater and stormwater utilities and JOIN US: potential changes ahead for how we charge for those services. The open house Utility Rate Citizen will include stations that provide information about the water, wastewater and Committee Open House stormwater systems, water resources, rate study, water quality, and conservation. Over the past six months, Golden Utilities conducted a rate study to look at how Wednesday, August 14 customers are charged for water, sewer and stormwater drainage services. As part of 6 to 8 p.m. the rate study process, we invited a committee of local residents to help us evaluate our current system and provide feedback on proposed changes. Together with the Golden Community Center Utility Rate Citizen Committee (URCC), we reviewed the existing utility rate structures, 1470 10th Street identified opportunities to modernize and improve how we charge for water, wastewater and stormwater services. Additionally, we evaluated recommendations The open house format is to ensure rates are fair, equitable and tied to the demands that different types of intended to be flexible to customers place on the system. so please stop in at your The URCC is scheduled to provide a recommendation to City Council later this convenience during the event. summer. Before they do, you are invited to participate in the open house to learn more about the proposed recommendations, ask questions, and provide feedback. For more information visit www.cityofgolden.net/URCC. There you will find the agendas, presentations and discussion summaries for all URCC meetings so anyone interested can learn more.
Be Part of the Civic Process
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ave you ever thought about running for City Council? This year, there are three seats up for grabs - Golden voters will elect a new Mayor, and Councilors for Districts One and Two. To run for office, you must be a registered voter in the City of Golden; a citizen of the United States for at least five years; and reside in the City for at least one year immediately preceding the election.* Candidates must be a resident and elector (registered voter) of the City to run for the office of Mayor and a resident of the designated district to run for those seats, when nominated and elected. Nomination petitions may be taken out and circulated beginning Tuesday, Aug. 6. Petitions must be picked up from the City Clerk’s office, 911 10th St. Nomination petitions are due to the City Clerk by 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. Candidates must obtain signatures from 25 registered electors in the District 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 become a candidate or getting your first signature on your nomination petition. Contact the City Clerk for more information, 303-384-8014 or mmendoza@cityofgolden.net. *City of Golden Charter, Section 3.4
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CITY OF GOLDEN MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOV. 5 Be Sure You are Registered to Vote This will be a mail ballot election. Jefferson County will mail out the ballots in accordance with the schedule set by statute. The deadline to register to vote through the mail, a voter registration agency, local driver’s license examination facility or online is Monday, Oct. 28. You can register at the Jefferson County Election Department or the Golden City Clerk’s office. You may register in person at the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s office at any time during which registration is permitted at the office, including on Election Day. Jefferson County’s website: http://jeffco.us/elections has registration forms and more information. You may also register online through Monday, Oct. 28 at the State of Colorado Online registration site www.govotecolorado.com. Contact the Golden City Clerk’s Office at clerks@ cityofgolden.net or 303-384-8014 or 303-384-8015 for Golden Election information or visit www.cityofgolden.net/elections.
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Hometown Boy Back with Golden Police
he Golden Police Department (GPD) welcomes back Drew Williams, who took over as Captain of the Support Services Division in June. Drew began his career in September of 1998 as a police Cadet. He was hired by the GPD as a police officer in January of 2001 and was later promoted to the position of Sergeant. After 13 years with Golden, Drew left the organization to seek opportunities to develop his long-term leadership skills, with the hopes he would return home one day. Now that day is here. After eight years working for the Arvada Police Department serving as a Police Officer, Sergeant, and Commander, Drew is back in Golden. Drew grew up in Golden, graduating from Golden High School in 1998. “This is a dream come true,” said Capt. Williams. “I plan to work hard and make a significant difference in our department and community.” Welcome home, Captain Drew Williams! The community and GPD are excited to have you here and look forward to the future.
THE BEST WOMEN’S PRO RACE IS COMING TO GOLDEN AUGUST 24
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he Colorado Classic®, presented by VF Corporation, brings pro women cycling to Golden for the third day of this fourstage race. Nearly 100 of the best women cyclists in the world — including Olympians, World Champs and collegiate All-Stars — will compete in this thrilling UCI 2.1 road race. Don’t miss it! The race starts at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 and will finish at approximately 2 p.m. The 9-mile circuit heads from downtown Golden to McIntyre and then through the rolling hills of Table Mtn. Parkway before thundering back into town on 44th to finish just past the arch. Riders will complete seven laps and just over 100km of cycling on what will be an action-packed day of racing. Please check the Colorado Classic website later in July for course details, the best Fan Zone viewing locations, and information on how to ride your bike, park or get to the race. Also watch for the August edition of the Golden Informer for details on road closures and other things Golden residents will want to know about the event.
HEY GOLDEN, BE PART OF THE ACTION.
Golden to root for these amazing pros! Cowbells, costumes and superfans are highly encouraged. Let’s make some noise and show the riders and the world what Golden is made of.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS. We need your help to support this historic race. The City of Golden is looking for volunteers to take exciting leadership positions at the race. Sign up to be a volunteer at: https://coloradoclassic.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=38743. For any questions, contact events@cityofgolden.net.
CYCLING EXPO IN PARFET PARK. Parfet Park will be transformed into a cycling and lifestyle expo from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with vendor booths, race merchandise, bike valet and a big screen TV so you won’t miss any of the race action.
Come watch 100 amazing women athletes climb, sprint and grit their way to the finish. Bring your family and line the streets of www.ColoradoClassic.com #WeRide
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GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Through Aug. 31 Golden Weekends Friday and Saturday nights in Golden are revving up to be more fun than ever this summer with Golden Weekends, a celebration throughout downtown Golden. Every Friday and Saturday night through August 31, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Golden’s downtown will come alive with activity for the whole family to enjoy. • Free Carriage rides 6 to 8 p.m. • Outdoor Music • Dozens of Golden businesses open until 8 p.m. • Specials and in-store demonstrations • Participating businesses will be marked by a gold balloon at their front doors • As always, free parking on weekends! Golden Weekends will not take place during Buffalo Bill Days, Super Cruise Saturdays and the August 23rd and 24th Bicycle Race. For more info: www.visitgolden.com/event/golden-weekends/11566/.
July 26-28 Buffalo Bill Days
Through Oct. 5 Golden Farmers Market 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, 10th & Illinois streets. For details, visit goldenchamber.org/farmers-market/ or call 303-279-3113.
July 12 - Aug. 18 Miners Alley Playhouse
Through Oct. 6 Evolving Perceptions, Studio Art Quilt Associates This is not your grandmother’s quilt. Prepare to challenge your perceptions of this textile mainstay with cutting edge design in layered fabrics. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. For details and tickets on all current exhibits, call 303-2793922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.
July 4 Independence Day – 4th of July Festival Spend your holiday in Golden beginning at 11 a.m. in Lions Park with music, food, drinks, raffle prizes, and entertainment for all ages. Visit www.goldenlionsclub. org/4thofjuly.php.
July 30 Golden Bicycle Cruise
City of Golden Fireworks The City of Golden puts on a spectacular fireworks display (weather permitting) at approximately 9:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Lions Club celebration. The best viewing spots for the fireworks are along Clear Creek and in the Lions Park Ballfields on 10th Street.
July 6 Coffee with a Councilor – All Neighborhoods Chat with your District One and District Two City Councilors at 3 p.m. at Cafe 13, 1301 Arapahoe St. For details contact Councilor Casey Brown at 303-900-2003, cbrown@cityofgolden.net or Councilor Saoirse Charis Graves at 303-279-7529, scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net.
Aug. 2 Movies & Music in the Park
July 8 to 14 ARTSWEEK A week-long celebration of the arts, courtesy of Foothills Art Center and various arts-oriented partners throughout Golden. A complete listing of events at www.artsweekgolden.org. See p. 15 for more details.
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Through Oct. 5 Golden Farmers Market
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2019 July 12 to Aug. 18 Fairfield Fairfield is a razor-sharp, insightful comedy from Cleveland playwright Eric Coble that examines how we each determine what’s appropriate and inappropriate, and whether “We Shall Overcome.” Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For showtimes, tickets and info call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.
July 26, 27 & 28 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 27 Firefighter Pancake Breakfast Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes that are made, flipped and served by your Golden Fire Department. 6 to 10 a.m. at the Golden Fire Station, 911 10th St. See details on p. 19.
July 30 Golden Bicycle Cruise Join the Golden Community Commons group for a night of music, beer, food, and a costume-themed bicycle cruise around Golden. The family-friendly event takes place on the last Tuesday of the month through September. Ride starts at 7 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Golden Library. The theme for the July cruise: Mustache Ride.
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Sales and Use Tax Workshop The City of Golden is hosting a FREE workshop taught by our professional staff of auditors. Geared toward individuals who want to learn sales and use tax concepts on an in-depth level. Sept. 4, 2019................ 8:30 to 10 a.m. The workshop will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. Although this workshop is free, space is limited. Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation. Building Use Tax workshops are available upon request.
Tell them you read about them in the Golden Informer!
Aug. 6 National Night Out Golden Police encourage you to come out and meet your neighbors and police personnel while enjoying some entertainment and free food! 5 to 8 p.m. in Parfet Park, 10th and Washington. Lock your doors, turn on your porch lights and come join us for a fun night out with your community.
For more up to date information or other things to do in Golden, visit VisitGolden.com. 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 printed in (i.e., Jan. 1 for the February issue). Call 303-384-8132 with questions or for more information.
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Calling all Golden Firefighters Past and Present
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he Golden Fire Department (GFD) invites all current and former members of the fire service to a celebration of remarkable service for Captain Tom Young at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019. On July 6, 1990, the GFD was dispatched to a hang glider crash on Lookout Mountain. Captain Tom Young responded to the call for help. During the incident, Tom was knocked off the mountain while trying to secure the hang glider during the rescue operations. Tom became a quadriplegic due to the extent of his injuries. Yet, he continued to serve his home community and the GFD for the last 29 years. Tom is responsible for media services for the fire department and assists with the broadcasting of GCO.tv Channel 8/880. He is an inspiration and leader amongst the GFD through his consistent and passionate volunteer efforts. The GFD past and present members will celebrate the contributions and sacrifices that Tom and his family have made for the Department and community. The recognition event begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 at the main Fire Station, 911 10th St.
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Compost Program Subscriber Perk
ongratulations to Janet Johnson for winning a “Xeric Greatest Hits” Garden In a Box! As a Compost Program subscriber, Janet was automatically entered in a drawing to win a Garden In A Box in celebration of Earth Day.
With landscaping season in full swing, yard waste can accumulate quickly,
making it the perfect time to sign up for the City's Compost Program. With bi-weekly pick-ups, your yard waste and organic kitchen waste will be out of your sight, making cleaning a breeze. Service is available to all residents. Contact Alpine Waste and Recycling at 303-277-TRASH (8727) or email golden@ alpinewaste.com to sign up for the City’s Green Waste Program. Learn more at, www.cityofgolden.net/waste.
Transform Your Lawn from Grass to Garden
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he Grass to Garden program makes it easy for residents to beautify their landscape and save water by removing their grass and replacing it with a FREE Garden In A Box or other lowwater landscaping. This innovative program equips residents with the knowledge, resources, plant materials, and landscape design know-how needed to transform a portion of their lawn into a thriving Xeriscape garden – without spending thousands of dollars to hire a professional. The Turf Replacement Program is a Sustainability Initiative-funded water conservation program available this fall. Approved residents who remove a 200 sq. ft. (or more) area of lawn are eligible to receive a free Garden In A Box and professional landscape consultation. For more information www.cityofgolden.net/GrasstoGarden. July 2019
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Golden Community Center activities calendar Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 4/6 #453600 Tuesdays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. (03) July 9 - 30 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident
throughout the camp, and kids can take home their new canine companion. Spanish for Preschool Age: 6 - 12 years, Min/Max: 6/10 Give your child these proven benefits #455300 from learning a second language: better Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at reading & writing, better language Clay Creations (03) July 15 - 19 skills, better listening skills, better at This class will give the younger $266 Resident, $271 Non-resident generation an opportunity to experience problem solving, and better memory. the tactile qualities of clay, learning Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 5/12 YOUTH & TEEN ATHLETICS pinch, coil and slab techniques. #455110 Wednesdays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Youth Summer Tennis Camps Age: 6 - 12 years, Min/Max: 4/8 (10) July 17 – Aug. 14 #453602 Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. All participants should bring one can $100 Resident, $105 Non-resident of new tennis balls to the first day of (06) July 11 - Aug. 1 #455110 Thursdays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. camp and their racquet and water to all $55 Resident, $60 Non-resident (05) July 18 – Aug. 15 sessions. Camps are divided by ability, $100 Resident, $105 Non-resident age, and skill levels. My First Abrakadoodle Age: 8 - 15 years. Min/Max: 4/12 Age: 1½ - 4, Min/Max 7/12 ADULT/YOUTH SPECIALTY #632400 #453510 Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Babysitting Course Monday - Thursday, 9:30 – 11 a.m. (05) July 10 - 31 This course is designed for the pre-teen $66 Resident, $71 Non-resident (03) July 15 – 18 and helps them to prepare for those first (04) July 22 – 25 babysitting opportunities. YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES $95 Resident, $100 Non-resident Age: 11 - 14 years, Min/Max: 5/20 Lions Park Tennis Courts Rockin’ Rockets Combo Camp #452410 Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Age: 5 - 10 years, Min/Max: 5/12 (06) July 13 Summer Tennis Programs #455221 Monday - Friday, July 22 - 26 $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident All participants should bring one can of NOTE: Bring a sack lunch to class. new tennis balls to the first day of the The half-day & full-day sessions program and their racquet and water to take place concurrently in the same Recreational Tree Climbing classroom for the length of the half-day all sessions. Dances with Branches Tiny Tots Come get a bird’s eye view of what the session. Ages: 4 – 6 years, Min/Max 4/12 world looks like from up in the crown of (03) 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (half-day) #632500 $165 half-day Resident, $170 half-day a beautiful tree. Monday/Wednesday, 4 – 4:30 p.m. Non-Resident Age: 7 years and older, Min/Max: 6/15 (03) July 8 – 24 (04) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (full-day) #452910 Saturday, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. $75 Resident, $80 Non-resident $245 full-day Resident, $250 full-day (03) July 6 Beginner/Advanced Beginner Non-resident $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident Ages: 7 – 15 years, Min/Max 4/12 - Meet at Parfet Park at 10th and Darling Doggies 5-Day Camp #632500 Washington. Little Veterinarian School® uses roleMonday/Wednesday, 4:45 – 5:35 p.m. playing, interactive demonstrations, (04) July 8 – 24 CREATIVE ARTS crafts and games to teach kids how to $90 Resident, $95 Non-resident Mud Makers take care of a pet and perform tasks Lions Park Tennis Courts Together, parents and preschoolers will that real veterinarians do in this funSkyhawks Programs for July: Basketexplore and experiment with shaping filled 5-Day camp. Each child will adopt a ball, Flag Football, Mini-Hawk (baseball, new stuffed furry friend that will be used and forming, rolling and pinching clay. basketball, soccer), Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, and Track & Field. Please see For more information and to register, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net. rec.cityofgolden.net for more information.
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ARTSWEEK GOLDEN Returns July 8 - 14 A Week Of Fine Art, Free Museum Visits, Juried Arts Festival, Food & Artful Fun
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN
returns July 8 - 14 with a week-long celebration of the arts orchestrated by the Foothills Art Center and culminating in the Foothills Fine Arts Festival, a weekend juried arts festival featuring national artists exhibiting their works in downtown Golden. The festival includes activities that will take place throughout the entire historic town of Golden such as yarn-bombing of Golden sculptures, film screenings, chalk sidewalk masterpieces, and plein air painting. Along with free admission to Foothills Art Center and Golden History Museum, the Golden Public Art Commission (PAC) is sponsoring the following FREE events: Monday, July 8 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Golden along Washington Avenue Ladies Fancywork Society Yarn Bombs Downtown Sculptures - Watch the Ladies Fancywork Society embellish and transform our downtown sculptures with colorful yarn. Wednesday, July 10 • 4:30 to 7 p.m. Golden History Museum, 923 10th St. Public Art Commission Open House - The PAC welcomes the community to the Golden History Museum to meet commission members, discuss current and future projects, and give input on the public art process and direction in Golden. Hear from Muralist Victor Ving and photographer Lisa Beggs, commissioned artists for the Golden History Museum Mural, "Greetings from Golden" as well as Joe Norman, commissioned artist for the recently installed Highway 93 Entryway Piece, "Run & Fly" sculpture. Friday, July 12 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sidewalks in front of Golden Hotel on 11th Street Golden Chalk on the Creek - A one-day event celebrating the child in all of us and an opportunity to enjoy artists/groups apply their talents to the sidewalks of Golden. An easy walk downtown to the historic Golden Hotel, at Washington Avenue and 11th Street. You can watch AND participate in creating artistic expressions in our wonderful neighborhood. Friday, July 12 • 1 to 2 p.m. Visitors Center, 1010 Washington Ave. Downtown Golden Public Art Tour - Join members of the PAC as they lead a tour of selections from Golden’s public art collection. Tour leaves from the Visitors Center at 1 p.m. For a complete listing of all events happening during ARTSWEEK GOLDEN visit www.artsweekgolden.org. July 2019
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History Museum Selected FOR PRESERVATION PROGRAM
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olden History Museum & Parks is proud to be selected as a participant in the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program. CAP helps museums improve the care of their collections by providing support for a conservation assessment of the museum’s collections and buildings. The final assessment report will help the museum prioritize its collections care efforts in the coming years. Golden is one of 79 institutions in the United States selected to participate in the program. “The Golden History Museum is committed to building, maintaining and preserving the best historical collection for the City of Golden, all while maintaining the highest professional standards,” said Museum Curator Mark Dodge (pictured right). “I’m excited and eager to get started. We hope to complete the entire process before summer ends and intend use the findings to adjust collection storage plans for the future.” The CAP program is administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal grant-making agency that supports museums and libraries. The FAIC saves cultural heritage for future generations, protecting it from decay and destruction.
Four FREE Family-Friendly Friday Nights
AUG. 2 Music by:
Half Pint and the Growlers
Parfet Park 10th St. and Washington Ave.
AUG. 9 Music by:
Double Life
AUG. 16 Music by: Music begins at 7 p.m. Movies start at Dusk. (around 8:30 p.m.) Food and treats available for sale or bring your own picnics.
Produced by the City of Golden.
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Dustin Devine and the Real Deal
AUG. 23 Music by:
The Sweet Lillies *Change in location to Lions Park*
A Modern Day Golden Legend
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ou can expect a line most nights and every weekend at Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Watering Hole. They average 1,000 customers and about 500 pizzas daily each summer. A Golden favorite since 1993, this pizza parlor is located at 1305 Washington Ave., in the old Golden Eagle Saloon. Owner and founder, Bart Bortles, purchased the old bar around 1986, and slowly developed it into Woody’s. Soon after launching the concept, Bart convinced Denver restaurant mogul, Frank Day, to join him as a partner. Together they established the Woody’s Pizza chain, which eventually grew to include eight locations. Around the year 2000, Bortles and Day parted ways, and Woody’s of Golden became independent. The remaining locations have all since closed, making Woody’s in Golden the first, and now the only of its kind. Bart’s son and Chief Operating Officer, Jon Bortles, says the establishment has grown and evolved with the town. He did too — Jon started bussing tables for his dad in 2003 and worked his way up. Pizza initially evolved to support the bar clientele; now it’s 80 percent of their business. The pizza buffet was a fixture since inception (affectionately referred to as the “trough”). The original idea was to sell slices, and then they added a soup and salad bar. Diners are encouraged to make special requests from the pizza chefs who keep their wood-fired oven at capacity with 12 handcrafted pies at any given time. Community support is front and center here. Order the Golden Backpack pizza and know that 10 percent of sales go to support the local program that helps feed Golden school kids. Since 2014 they’ve donated over $35,000.
Father and son, Bart and Jon Bortles, outside their family-run business in Golden. Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection.
See artifacts and other stories related to Golden’s culinary past at Golden History Museum. Open from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., six days per week (closed Tuesdays)
www.GoldenHistory.org
Golden History Museum & Park • 923 10th St. • 303-278-3557 Check GoldenHistory.org for hours of operation, calendar of programs, and special event details. July 2019
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The Best of the West!
BUFFALO BILL DAYS JULY 25-28
2019 BUFFALO BILL DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Date
Time
Event
Friday, July 26
5 - 10 p.m.
Festival in Parfet Park: Food, Beer, Music, Vendors, Kids Rides
Saturday, July 27
6 - 10 a.m.
Golden Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast
10 - 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
“The Best of the West” Parade Festival in Parfet Park: Arts/Crafts, Merchandise, Food, Beer & Bull Riding Children’s activities – rides & bungee trampoline
12:30 p.m. 12 - 6 p.m. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cody’s Wild West Re-enactment at Lions Park ball fields “Lil” Spike free train rides on Clear Creek Trail in front of Visitors Center Parfet Park Events: Parfet Park Stage: Arts/Crafts, Merchandise, Food, Beer & Bull Riding • 9 – 10:15 a.m. - 14th Annual Community Worship Service Children’s activities – rides & bungee trampoline • 11 a.m. - Local Youth Talent • 12 p.m. – Great Salmon Famine • 1:30 p.m. - Native American Friendship Dance • 2:30 p.m. - Long Run Car Show - Washington Avenue Muttin’ Bustin’ - East end Lions ball fields “Lil” Spike free train rides on Clear Creek Trail In front of Visitors Center
1 p.m.
Duck Race on Clear Creek – starts at 10th & Illinois, ends at Vanover Park
Sunday, July 28
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Parfet Park Stage: • 5 p.m. - Narrow Gauge • 6:30 p.m. - Native American presentations • 7:45 - 10 p.m. - Chris Daniels Fire Station, 10th & Washington Parfet Park Stage: • Noon – Fort Carson Army Jazz Band • 1:15 p.m. – Buffalo Bill Cody • 2 p.m. – Matt Rouch & the Noise Upstairs • 3:30 p.m. – Native American Friendship Dance • 4:15 p.m. – Parkside • 6:30 p.m. – President Teddy Roosevelt • 7:30 – 10 p.m. – Dale Watson
BUFFALO BILL DAYS JULY 26 - 28
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olden will again host the annual Buffalo Bill Days (BBD) celebration. This event dates back to the 1940’s as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill’s grave. The BBD Committee has expanded the activities throughout the years and it is now one of the largest community festivals in Golden. The event draws people from all over who enjoy bringing their families and friends to a small-town community event. This year’s activities include Cody’s Wild West, the “Best of the West” theme parade, Muttin’ Bustin’, live music, a car show, food, vendors and much more. Visit https:// buffalobilldays.com.
FIRING UP THE GRIDDLE
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ho better to fire up the griddle than Golden’s Firefighters! Don’t miss out on their tasty pancakes and bacon. Invite your friends and family to join you on the morning of Saturday, July 27, at the Golden Fire Station, 911 10th St., to fuel up your belly before heading to the Buffalo Bill Days parade. The breakfast begins at 6 a.m. and lasts until just before the parade at 10 a.m. (Buffalo Bill Days events on previous page). This is a great opportunity for you to get to meet Golden’s first responders in a fun and interactive way. Last year, 55 members of the Golden Fire family helped out at the event, and they served around 1,700 people! Purchase your tickets at the fire station ahead of time or the morning of the breakfast. Suggested donations are $8 for adults and $6 for kids under 12. Keep in mind the biggest crowds are between 8:45 and 9:45 a.m., so try to come early. Funds raised at the breakfast go toward advanced training, equipment, and other support services for the mostly-volunteer Golden Fire Department. We would love to see you there! July 2019
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EVENTS THIS JULY
IN GOLDEN ARTSWEEK GOLDEN July 8-14
All week long, enjoy pop-up art installations, plein air sessions, kids activities and a juried weekend arts festival, hosted by Foothills Art Center.
GOLDEN FARMERS MARKET Saturdays through Oct. 5 | 8 am - 1 pm
Featuring farm-fresh produce, gourmet cuisine, refreshing beverages, local vendors and entertainment.
GOLDEN WEEKENDS Fridays and Saturdays through August 31 | 5 - 8 pm
Savor summer evenings in Golden with live music, free carriage rides and extended store hours.
THE GOLDEN BICYCLE CRUISE Tuesday, July 30 | 6 pm
Ride around Golden on a bike with a mustache for this fun community-oriented event.
