Laura Weinberg Mayor
303-384-8179
E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net
JJ Trout Mayor Pro Tem District One
720-880-5084
E-mail: jtrout @cityofgolden.net
Rob Reed Ward One
303-503-5945
E-mail: rreed @cityofgolden.net
Paul Haseman Ward Two
303-513-2310
E-mail: phaseman @cityofgolden.net
Casey Brown District Two
303-900-2003
E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net
Don Cameron Ward Three
720-295-4370
E-mail: dcameron @cityofgolden.net
To contact the entire City Council, e-mail: citycouncil@cityofgolden.net.
Each month this year, Coffee with Councilors (CWC), hosted by Casey Brown, will be covering various strategies and actions from the Strategic Action Plan, which can be found at www.guidinggolden.com/strategic-action-plan.
At April’s CWC, Councilors and Goldenites discussed preliminary Creek management plans for the upcoming season, and welcomed guest speaker Beth Battilla with Adventure West, one of the two tubing outfitters in Golden. Beth discussed the tube rental business that she owns with her husband and their partnership with the City on issues such as tuber safety, environmental impacts, and managing Creek capacity.
CWC will convene in the Bear Creek Room in the Community Center on Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. We hope you can join us!
Bill Fisher Ward Four
303-588-3389
E-mail: bfisher @cityofgolden.net
WHEN:
Saturday, June 3
Meetings will be held inperson on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. If you'd prefer to join virtually, visit www.cityofgolden.net/ coffee. Bring your own coffee!
WHERE:
Golden Community Center, Bear Creek Room (upstairs) 1470 10th St., Golden
WHY: Join your neighbors, councilors, city staff and volunteers for an open discussion.
NOTICE: City Council meetings will be available for viewing live on the Meetings and Agendas page on the city website at www.cityofgolden.net/agendas. Recordings of meetings are also available on this page. For those accustomed to watching meetings on Comcast Channel 8 or 880, or on GCO.TV, future meetings will not be available for streaming or rebroadcast utilizing these outlets until further notice.
Late spring to early summer is a great time to be in Golden. The school year wraps up for Jefferson County and School of Mines students in May and the city will see a lot of visitors in town for some of the best occasions of the year, graduations! Graduations in Golden have a long history. Golden High School is the oldest high school in the state celebrating 150 years this year and Colorado School of Mines will be celebrating 150 years next year. There will be many smiling faces in town as family members visit Golden the weekend of May 12 for the Mines graduation and the following weekend for the May 19 Golden High School graduation. There will be parties and celebrations and a lot of joy. This year, my family will be joining in the excitement.
My oldest is graduating from high school. I know everyone says this, but it’s because it is true; it feels like just the other day I walked her to school for the first day of kindergarten. The high school years have particularly flown by. I ran for Mayor the summer and fall of her freshman year and then we all lost some time at the end of that first year and the entire second year because of the COVID pandemic. Fast forward another two years and unbelievably here we are, graduation.
There are so many “lasts” that come with a milestone event. The last time I wake her up for school. The last time my kids drive to school together. The last dance performance. Tempering the nostalgia of all those lasts are the exciting “firsts” starting with receiving a diploma and then planning for what comes next. I’ll be watching and cheering for her and all her peers who have been on this journey together from that first day walking into kindergarten class to this last day walking across the stage.
The whirlwind of the end of the school year slides right into the beginning of summer vacation. The early part of summer is a favorite time in Golden since it brings better temperatures to explore the outdoors and all that Golden has to offer before the busy weekends of July and August arrive. There is plenty to enjoy right now since community events such as the Bicycle Cruise, Super Cruise, and Farmers Market all start in May and June and last through the summer and into early fall.
The City continues to implement new practices to better manage summertime events and activities to make for a safe, accessible experience for all. The Clear Creek Management Strategies page on Guiding Golden will give you the latest information about changes along the creek so you can be prepared and plan for a great summer in Golden.
Congratulations to all Golden Graduates! Happy Summer Golden!
Meetings are held on Tuesday Nights at 6:30 p.m.
*Study Sessions begin at 5 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall, 911 10th St.
For more information, visit www.cityofgolden.net/ agendas
May 9
Regular Business Meeting*
May 23
Regular Business Meeting
June 6
Regular Business Meeting*
June 20
Regular Business Meeting
Council’s upcoming agendas, packets and meeting minutes are available online under the City Council link at www.cityofgolden.net/ agendas.
Public comment is welcome on the agenda at all regular business meetings.
If you want to send your comments to the City Council directly, you can email them to councilcomments@ cityofgolden.net or publiccomment@ cityofgolden.net.
6 Arts & Culture Master Plan
8-9 Clear Creek Corridor 2023
10 South Neighborhoods Plan Adoption
10 Golden's Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan
11-16 Housing Priorities & Initiatives in Golden
303-384-8010 svargo@ cityofgolden.net
303-384-8012 clorentz@ cityofgolden.net
303-384-8153 abeierle@ cityofgolden.net
Rick
Community & Econ. Dev.
303-384-8098 rmuriby@ cityofgolden.net
14 Navigation Assistance - Help with Community Resources
17 Spotlight on a Golden Business: Golden Civic Foundation Business Loan Program
19 Golden Fire Department's New Chief Kasey Beal
20 Golden Firefighters Honored
22 Golden Sustainability
23 City of Golden Water
23 Golden History Museum & Park
303-384-8014 mmendoza@ cityofgolden.net
Chad
Interim Parks and Recreation
303-384-8140 cmeinert@ cityofgolden.net
303-384-8030 jharvey@ cityofgolden.net Communications
303-384-8090 kbeal@ cityofgolden.net
25 Get Your Splash Season Pass or Punch Card on SALE May 1!
27 Summer Events!
28 Golden Summer Jam: June 22
The Golden Informer is produced and published 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 or e-mail: communications@cityofgolden.net
303-384-8020 jhansen@ cityofgolden.net
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communications@ cityofgolden.net
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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) began the CO 93 Repaving and Improvements project in April. Work on this project will improve driving conditions and safety along the 3.1-mile stretch of CO 93 between the intersection of CO 58/US 6/CO 93 and 58th Ave.
Did you know that Mayor Laura Weinberg personally addresses Golden residents on the city’s Facebook page every Monday at 12 p.m.? She shares the latest on city events and projects and is open for questions. This is a great chance to connect with the Mayor on a weekly basis! You can always submit questions via the City’s Facebook page, and watch the recording later.
The project began with daytime work to complete erosion control, widening, and ADA curb ramps. In June, the project will then switch to nighttime work to complete milling, paving, and guardrail upgrades. Work will then switch back to daytime hours to complete signage, striping, and rumble strips in late summer.
The project will take place between mile point (MP) 0.0 to MP 3.1 and is expected to be completed in October.
For additional information about this project, contact the CDOT project team at the project hotline: 303-495-3030 or email: CO93Repaving@gmail.com.
For information on travel conditions, visit www.COTrip.org, sign up for Travel Alerts & News at subscription.cotrip.org/alerts, or call 511.
For more information and a larger map of the affected area in Golden, visit www.cityofgolden.net/cdot-project-on-hwy-93-in-april.
We'd like to hear from you about art and culture in Golden! Community members are invited to participate in a virtual workshop. Similar to a survey, the virtual workshop takes about 10 minutes to complete and is available at qrco.de/ bdpBYT or via the QR code until May 15.
The City of Golden’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day and on Monday, June 19 for Juneteenth. The Golden Community Center will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.
The City of Golden has engaged Keen Independent to create an Arts and Culture Strategic Master Plan, which will serve as a framework for cultivating art, culture and creativity in Golden. Keen Independent is a national research firm that combines hands-on experience in arts and cultural leadership. The study team will conduct extensive stakeholder and community engagement, visit and document Golden’s cultural assets and assess the City's needs to complete the plan by August 2023.
Community feedback will inform this project throughout its duration and will include interviews, brainstorming sessions and surveys with diverse stakeholders. Input may be submitted anytime by:
• Visiting the study website: www.guidinggolden.com/arts-and-culture-master-plan
• Calling the study hotline: 720-515-1654
• Emailing the study team: goldenarts@keenindependent.com
Thank you to all Golden community members who attended the Creek Management Strategies Public Meeting in March! Your engagement, involvement and conversations continue to help guide the City in addressing issues along Clear Creek.
A recording of the presentation given by Carly Lorentz, Deputy City Manager from the Clear Creek Management Strategies Public Meeting can be viewed here: www.guiding golden.com/clear-creek-management-strategies.
Stations were set up with City staff around the room to collect feedback and answer questions about upcoming plans for Clear Creek:
• Environmental Impacts
• Capacity Data
• Enforcement
• Trail Rules / Shuttle Service
• Legal issues
• Creek Safety
• Parking
For more information, visit www. guidinggolden.com/clear-creekmanagement-strategies.
Our Impact:
A Golden Informer per month, mailed to every household = 120 trees annually. That’s a lot of trees!
As a community that values sustainability and transparency, it’s important to us to maintain the high quality and visibility of public information services that the community expects, while also innovating and ensuring we reach everyone in a sustainable way. Via several community surveys, we learned that folks like receiving the Golden Informer by mail, and they also seek more detailed stories and photos about the people, programs, and priorities in the City of Golden.
The Golden Informer will deliver the information you need – Sustainably!
We’ll still mail the Golden Informer to physical addresses in the City of Golden, and hard copies of the Informer will still be available in city buildings. Here’s what’s different – starting mid-year 2023, the Golden Informer will move to a quarterly schedule. This shift matches the approach of neighboring communities and will enable the City to provide more in-depth information about key city projects and programs, advertise long-standing community events, and share the amazing stories of the people and places that make Golden wonderful.
Here is the schedule for the Informer for the rest of 2023 and 2024 (and beyond):
2023
July/August/September
October/November/December
Saturdays, June 3 - Oct. 7
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 10th & Illinois
The Golden Farmers Market connects shoppers to growers of fresh produce and local vendors of artisanal food, health, beauty and wellness items. As always, the Golden Farmers Market welcomes SNAP Benefits and offers Double Up Food Bucks for patrons. For more information, visit www. GoldenFarmersMarket.org.
2024 (and beyond)
January/February/March
April/May/June
July/August/September
October/November/December
Will I still be able to get information about events and other timely matters?
Yes! The City of Golden delivers a weekly email newsletter to your inbox – please sign up at www.cityofgolden.net/newsletter. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Nextdoor.
Summertime in Golden brings many tubers to the creek and the City is working diligently to create space for all users of the creek corridor to enjoy summer activities. Management of the creek is a process that has developed over the last 10 years with engaging the community and addressing concerns about increasing creek usage. This year, the City strives to build upon the strategies implemented in 2021 and 2022 to:
Proactively manage the Clear Creek corridor for the benefit of a wide variety of users (including pedestrians, cyclists, tubers, and kayaks), in consultation with Council, staff, residents, businesses, and Jeffco Open Space, while sustainably protecting the environment.
Those efforts include testing new management strategies and researching options for gathering additional data. The City will be flexible and responsive to what is working or not working on the creek, so there might be policy and/ or operational changes throughout the season in order to identify the best solutions.
Here’s the City of Golden’s plan for 2023:
1. Keeping Everyone Safe on Clear Creek
• Requiring all tube rental companies to provide lifejackets with rentals and informing users that lifejackets are strongly encouraged for all tubers.
• Signage on buoys at the Vanover park exit point to help tubers exit safely.
• Check-in stations at the parking lot and along the creek for recreators to receive safety and regulatory education.
• Creek corridor ‘mile markers’ to assist first responders.
• Having one safety video with consistent messaging for all tubers to view to learn about responsible recreation in Clear Creek.
• Improvements to the crossing at Ford Street and Water Street near Vanover Park and hiring crossing guards for peak hours.
One of the most common questions that the City gets about the creek is: "Can the City close the creek to tubing?"
State of Colorado Regulations require specific conditions be met for Golden to prohibit tubing on Clear Creek. The City will continue dialogue with the State of Colorado regarding waterway closures. So far, the State has reiterated the limited circumstances that allow for such closures.
2. Easing Congestion on the Clear Creek Corridor Trail
• Work with outfitter companies to provide shuttle options for visitors.
• Test utilizing city-run shuttles on a few weekends to collect data on appropriate route, timing, usage, effect on trail conflict, and more.
• Widening the Clear Creek Trail west of RV park (and improve the trail intersection at the pededstrian bridge), adjacent to City Hall and the Police Department, and next to west ballfield.
• Striping the entire Clear Creek Trail and the Jefferson County trail in Clear Creek Canyon.
• Add bump-outs along trails at points of congestion or congregation.
• Continue permit system for tube rental companies to limit the total number of tubes rented daily.
• Directing tubers, pedestrians, and other slower traffic to use the north side of the Clear Creek Trail.
• Reserving the south side of the Clear Creek Trail for faster traffic and cyclists.
• Strictly enforcing city rules around prohibiting the consumption of alcohol, all smoking and vaping, and ensuring pet owners clean up after their leashed pets.
• Continuing the City of Golden Parks and Recreation Department’s Clear Creek Ambassador Program to assist visitors.
• Ensuring trash and recycling facilities are properly maintained.
• Cleaning and maintaining public restroom facilities.
4. Keeping Clear Creek Clean
• Adding trash/recycling cans to the parking lot located at 304 10th Street.
• Weekly city staff and volunteer sign-ups for cleanup events. Contact RRogers@cityofgolden.net to participate!
• Prohibiting single-use containers and wrappers while tubing, rafting, swimming, or wading in Clear Creek.
• Smart Wristbands/Stickers:
One of the main concerns that the City has heard relates to the amount of people in the corridor. Currently, the City has regulated registered outfitters numbers to remain at their 2021 levels per day. The challenge is that there are many people who bring a tube or purchase a tube who are not currently regulated. There have been times when outfitters turned away customers because of their limit and right after being turned away, the people purchased a tube and had no regulations. To address this gap in data and regulations, staff came up with the idea of requiring smart stickers/wristbands to tube in the creek that would “ping” nearby poles as a plan to collect data regarding how many people are not utilizing outfitters and to help lay groundwork for timed entry for all creek users in future years. This year the City plans to require smart wristbands/ stickers on weekends and holidays so that the City can understand how best to manage creek usage during peak hours.
6. Improving Parking Communications
Residents and Visitors
• Improving signage and information:
Parking along 10th Street and in city parking lots at the Visitor Center and west of the Library will continue to be managed like Golden’s downtown area. Users will register their license plate at a kiosk or use the Parkmobile phone app and be able to choose two hours free or pay for longer periods. There will be increased parking fines in this area during the season to encourage adherence to parking rules.
• The parking lot west of the ballfields (the kayak lot) will continue to be used only as an ADA lot and drop-off and pick-up lane for creek and park users.
• Staff will add more aesthetically appropriate planters as barricades in the 9th Street Neighborhood and at the kayak lot.
This information is subject to change throughout the summer as we strive to ensure the best experience possible for all. For the most up-to-date information on management of the creek, visit www.guidinggolden. com/clear-creek-management-strategies. For maps, and conditions throughout the summer, please visit www.visitgolden.com/creek-info.
For any inquiries about creek rules or to report feedback, you can email Creek@cityofgolden.net or call 303-384-8074. Please remember that all emergency calls regarding lifethreatening situations should always go to 911, and any nonemergency calls for Police, Fire or EMS support should go to 303-980-7300.
The City of Golden has completed the draft South Neighborhoods Plan based on extensive community input. Share your thoughts on the draft plan prior to City Council review and adoption. The draft plan addresses many community issues including:
• Protection of Existing Homes and Affordable Housing at Golden Terrace
• Planning for Public Space on Bachman Farms Property
• Building Bike Lanes and Sidewalks on West Colfax Ave.
• Vision for Potential Heritage Square Redevelopment
Planning Commission will review the draft plan on Wednesday, May 3 at City Council Chambers (911 10th Street) at 6:30 p.m. City Council will consider formal adoption of the plan on Tuesday, June 6 at City Council Chambers (911 10th Street) at 5 p.m.
For more information and an online version of the draft plan visit www.guidinggolden.com/south-neighborhoodplan-update. If you have questions or need a paper version of the draft plan, please contact Matt Wempe, Principal Planner at mwempe@cityofgolden.net or 303-215-8884.
Golden is already recognized as a regional cycling destination with access to the foothills. On summer weekends, thousands of residents and visitors enjoy walking through Downtown Golden and along Clear Creek. A bike and pedestrian plan will provide the groundwork to ensure everyone—residents, visitors and commuters—has access to safe and efficient multimodal travel. More than just infrastructure, the Plan will focus on expanding our walking and biking culture through partnerships, programs and policy.
Thank you to the community for all of your great ideas to enhance walking and biking in Golden! City staff is preparing the draft plan that will guide walking and biking policies, programs and capital projects. Planning Commission and the Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board will review the draft plan prior to formal consideration by City Council. Specific dates will be posted at www.guidinggolden.com/bike-and-pedestrian-master-plan.
For more information and an online version of the draft plan, visit www.guidinggolden.com/bike-and-pedestrian-masterplan. If you have questions, please contact Matt Wempe, Principal Planner at mwempe@cityofgolden.net or 303-215-8884.
Recognizing the need for housing solutions that help Golden achieve its vision as an inclusive, welcoming city, the City of Golden is working on creating attainable, healthy, and safe housing options for people in Golden.
In Spring 2022, the City of Golden conducted a Housing Needs and Strategies Assessment. The purpose of this study was to look at the housing market in Golden (both homeownership and rental) to determine how well it is serving the population and workforce of the city. The consultants analyzed statistical data, conducted interviews with Golden housing professionals and collected resident input to determine how well the current housing stock is meeting the need.
As an outgrowth of the initiatives on the Housing Needs Assessment and other work supporting the housing needs of Golden residents, the following efforts are currently underway:
Current projects include:
a. Affordable Housing Committee (AHC) – Created by Council in late 2022, this committee began meeting in early 2023 with a goal to bring recommendations to Council for adoption which could encourage the development of more affordable housing throughout the City with a focus on the City’s current and future housing needs. (www.guidinggolden.com/affordablehousing-committee)
b. Housing Trust Fund – Created by Council in late 2022, this fund may be sourced by resources from developers, grants or sales tax revenue and could be used as gap financing for permanently affordable housing serving households at or below 120% AMI.
a. National League of Cities Healthy Housing Cohort –Golden is one of six cities in the nation selected to participate in a year-long technical assistance program to assist communities in identifying health-related issues which may be caused or impacted by housing conditions. More than half of Golden’s existing housing stock was built prior to 1978 which has the potential to expose residents to issues such as lead, asbestos, and radon. Public Works, Planning, Sustainability and Communications teams are collectively working on analyzing data and information related to this project.
b. Mobile Home Park Preservation – Golden is home
to two mobile home parks which have historically provided more than 500 units of affordable housing/ homeownership in the city. In recent years, these parks have seen rent increases in excess of 100% as corporate owners work to bring lot rents in line with market rents. This, combined with the expiration of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which supported rents for up to 18 months during COVID has led to an increase in the number of rent delinquencies and evictions, especially from park residents on fixed incomes who cannot keep up with the increases.
a. Housing Navigation Centers and Programs – The City continues to partner with the County and other Jefferson County cities in the development of two centrally located Navigation centers designed to provide emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing and space for non-profits and Navigators to meet with clients and provide services. Golden continues to collaborate with the Regional Homeless Coordinator and Navigators from other cities to provide support and resources to those who are homeless in Golden. In addition to funding from the General Fund, Golden also supports this work through grant resources.
b. Eviction Prevention – In an effort to prevent increases to homelessness, the City provides resources and assistance to support eviction prevention for those who need one-time assistance to resolve past due amounts as well as people who can no longer afford to stay in their housing units due to increased costs by connecting them to resources which can provide longterm housing supports. The City supports this work by providing funding to non-profit organizations through the Thriving Communities Grant, as well as direct support to Golden households with grant funding received by the City.
c. Unhoused Partners Working Group – Coordinated by the City, this group of non-profits and faith-based communities gather once a month to discuss, plan and coordinate their work around unhoused residents of Golden. The goal of this group is to prevent “siloed” work and to more effectively leverage the collective resources of the members to serve the identified needs of unhoused Golden residents.
To stay updated on the work of the City with regards to these and other housing related initiatives, please visit www.guidinggolden.com/housing-in-golden.
Many people who work, live, study, and play in the City of Golden are looking for a place to call home
Residents have reached out asking to know more about the work of city staff with our unhoused community members. While many City of Golden staff support our unhoused community, two staff members in particular spend a lot of time working with unhoused community members. Bodhi Horton, Community Resource and Housing Navigator and Elizabeth Gallagher, Golden Police Department, Co-Responder. Read below to get a peek into their worlds and to learn more about folks living unhoused in Golden.
Bodhi Horton Community Resource and Housing Navigator bhorton@cityofgolden.net
1. What is your role with the City of Golden, and how long have you been with the City?
My title is Community Resource and Housing Navigator. My work began with the City in October 2021. The Navigator assists individuals experiencing homelessness by providing access and referrals to community resources and services.
2. Who are the people in the community that you typically work with?
The Navigation program provides services for the entirety of Golden, offering direct case management to unhoused individuals. The Navigator assists Golden residents, partners, community service providers and local businesses with information, supportive services and resources, rental supports and housing relocation.
The Navigator also works closely with other city departments to address unhoused issues within the community. The Navigation Housing team collaborates with local service providers and churches to create a cohesive and unified supportive approach, outreach efforts and resource distribution. The Navigator also collaborates and works within the Jefferson County Homeless Navigation Collaborative which includes navigators from various cities within Jefferson County.
3. What does it mean to experience homelessness in Golden?
In addition to our traditional views of homelessness, people experience homelessness in Golden as students, campers, and RV/car camping. There are unhoused students within local schools and universities, however most couch surf. A local church hosts a safe parking lot for individuals to safely car camp. Individuals also camp along trails, under bridges, in park bathrooms, under giant pine trees, in dumpster corrals, in caves, and within the hills.
4. How does the City of Golden guide people experiencing homelessness to access support they need?
The Navigator refers individuals to different agencies to access various resources. The Navigation Program has limited resources available to identify unhoused individuals who primarily reside within Golden. The Navigator connects individuals to local resources including public assistance, affordable housing and other essential needs. The Navigator is available at a local church twice a week to provide in-person, walk-in assistance. The Navigation flyer informs clients and the community of local resources and services. The flyer is available at the library, City Hall, the Visitor’s Center, Golden Community Center, several churches and City of Golden website. Individuals are referred to the Navigation program and may directly contact the Navigator at 303-621-5744.
5. What should be your next step if you encounter someone who you believe to be at-risk or experiencing homelessness in Golden?
Golden Police and Code Enforcement may be contacted for any questions about safety concerns. People may contact the Navigator at city hall and may call the Navigator with use of the lobby phone in the city hall lobby. Concerned residents may contact the Navigator by email, phone or in-person.
6. How can people support vulnerable or at-risk people in the Golden community?
The Navigation Program accepts donations. There is a donation bin in the lobby of city hall. Donations are also accepted at First United Methodist Church or Calvary Church. Volunteer assistance is greatly appreciated and welcome. There are various volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
1. What is your role with the City of Golden, and how long have you been with the City?
I am the Co-responder with the Golden Police Department. As a mental health professional, I accompany police officers on calls for service to help to stabilize a crisis and assist in connecting citizens to appropriate mental health, substance abuse, and other services after a crisis. Combining the expertise of both police officers and mental health professionals assures the best possible outcome for citizens in crisis or who belong to a vulnerable population in Golden. I have been co-responding with GPD for almost 4 years (I started as a contract employee), and as a city employee about a year and a half.
2. Who are the people in the community that you typically work with?
I work with citizens and their families who belong to a vulnerable population. This includes people experiencing mental and behavioral health crisis or illness, aging/elderly adults, at-risk juveniles, and adults including those with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities, and persons experiencing homelessness, particularly those having frequent contact with police or experiencing mental and behavioral health issues.
It is important to the Golden Police Department to provide specialized services to vulnerable populations since statistically, they are at greater risk for both victimization and criminal justice involvement.
3. How can people support vulnerable or at-risk people in the Golden community?
As a social worker, I’m always going to advise people to approach any situation with compassion first – try to suspend judgement and recognize everyone has unique histories and experiences that culminates to create their current circumstances. Next, my best advice (and given my role) is to assess safety – if you see a safety concern with the vulnerable person for them, yourself, or someone else, contact 911 (in an emergency) or non-emergency dispatch (303-980-7300) for a police response. You may request a co-responder or “CIT” (Crisis Intervention Team) response. If I am available, I will respond with officers. Rest assured, even if I am not available, 80% of Golden PD officers are CIT trained, which means they have specialized training in working with vulnerable populations, and all officers will provide appropriate service to assure the best possible outcome for everyone involved. Please be prepared to provide as much information as you can – particularly about the safety concern – as the more information officers have, the better the response will be. If you are unsure if police response is necessary but still want to do something to help, feel free to contact me (303-277-8767 or GPDCoResponder@cityofgolden.net) to discuss the situation and help determine the best approach. I may be able to provide you service or resource information to pass on to the individual or I may coordinate a response with officers or make other referrals. Another great resource if you or a loved one are experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis is the Colorado Crisis Services (844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255 or walk-in 4643 Wadsworth Blvd). This service is available 24/7 and you can expect to talk to a mental health professional who can help you cope and figure out what to do next.
Golden United has been advocating for increased affordable housing opportunities throughout the city since 2018 and has been instrumental in providing input and community education opportunities for the 2022 City of Golden Housing Needs and Strategies Assessment. They also have been advocates for protections and opportunities for Golden’s manufactured home communities.
Golden United values hearing all the voices in our community in order to build understanding among Goldenites with various perspectives and experiences. Future opportunities to engage through Golden United will include a series of community conversations about housing funded through Golden's Thriving Communities Grant Program and facilitated by the Center for Public Deliberation out of Colorado State University.
If you are interested in learning more about the Golden United Housing Task Force and/or the community conversations, please visit www.goldenunited.org and email your interest to goldenunitedinfo@gmail.com.
Bodhi with the City of Golden can offer Navigation Assistance.
Assistance is available:
• EBT card replacement
• SNAP/Food Stamp application
• Medicaid application
• Community referrals
• ID, Birth Certificates, Social Security Card
• Limited shelter, housing info
• SSDI/SSI application referral
• Basic needs
For more information, contact:
Bodhi Horton
Email: bhorton@cityofgolden.net
Tel: 303-621-5744 or 303-597-5220
Please call Bodhi to schedule an appt. or visit United Methodist Church on Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (varies) or City Hall on Mondays, 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Golden United Methodist Church
1500 Ford St., 303-279-3484
• Meals (inside the church): Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Showers: Passes to the Golden Community Center
• Golden Navigator: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (varies)
• Jefferson Center Mental Health: Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Clothing items: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Safe Parking for those in cars: Apply online at: www.colosafeparking.org/ apply-for-safe-parking
• DMV2Go:
2nd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Christian Action Guild
1401 Ford St., 303-279-5674
• Shelf stable/fresh food items: 1x/week, Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Last pantry visit at 3:30 p.m.)
• Clothing: various items, including socks and underwear
• Toiletries
Golden Rescue Fund and Calvary Food Shelf
1320 Arapahoe St., 303-279-2188
• Travel Bags and Shelf-stable/Fresh Food: 1x/week Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Grocery Gift Card: 1x/month
• Clothing: Socks, some winter items, and toiletries
• Bus Passes: up to 2/month
BGoldN – Fresh Food Pantry and Food for Golden Area Students, 16800 W. 9th Ave.
• Fresh and Shelf-stable Food: 1x/week
- Mondays, 1 - 4 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Weekend Food for Students: during the school year
His Provision at Christ the Answer Church
705 Ulysses St., 303-669-3334
• Fresh and Shelf-stable Food Items: Mondays, 1 - 3 p.m.
Golden Seventh Day Adventist Church
3101 S. Golden Rd., 303-817-9084
• Clothes Closet:
- Tuesdays, 1 - 3 p.m.
- Saturdays, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
• Showers: Tuesdays, 1 - 3 p.m.
In December 2022, as part of ongoing conversations with neighbors and local businesses regarding how to best support the needs of both housed and unhoused Golden residents, the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) and community partners hosted a World Café discussion entitled "A Whole Community Approach to Living Together, Unsheltered and Sheltered." The event brought together 35 individuals representing neighbors, businesses, non-profits and public servants who live or work in Golden.
Questions spurred discussions such as “How can people – both housed and unhoused – co-contribute to our Golden community?" and "What does it mean to work and live together?” The result of this ongoing dialogue led to smaller groups forming which are continuing to work on issues and next steps proposed by the larger meeting attendees including: community engagement, linking those working in service of unhoused residents, education of our community and storytelling. The FUMC and its workshop partners engaged a visual artist to capture the group discussion in a graphic (see below) that could be shared throughout the community.
If you are interested in joining in the ongoing work of the World Café to build stronger connections between the
sheltered and unsheltered residents of Golden, to provide support to our unsheltered residents or if you are a business, church or civic group that would like to post the larger version of the World Café graphic (below) to continue to generate discussion around these important issues, please reach out to Susan Otey, Pastor, First United Methodist Church at pastor@ goldenchurch.org.
Everyone deserves access to healthy, safe housing. But not everyone has such access. Too many children are poisoned by lead in their homes and suffer lifelong cognitive challenges. At the same time, asthma keeps many more out of school and parents from work.
City leaders are currently well-positioned to tackle these health challenges as investments through Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) are providing greater resources to improve health and racial equity.
That is why the City of Golden is participating in the National League of Cities’ Healthy Housing Local Action Challenge to develop and implement programs to ensure that all residents have safe, stable and healthy housing. You can learn more about the Healthy Housing Challenge at www.guidinggolden.com/healthy-housing
One of the important programs that the City of Golden is deploying to ensure healthy drinking water in our homes is the Lead Service Line inventory. For more information, visit www.guidinggolden.com/lead-service-line-inventory.
Almost 50% of households making AT OR BELOW 80% of area medium income ($90k) are cost burdened for
Every issue, we’ll be highlighting a business here in the City of Golden.
This month for the City of Golden business spotlight, we spoke with the Golden Civic Foundation (GCF). While many in the community are familiar with GCF’s support of non-profits in Golden, they also provide loans to small businesses. For more information, visit www.goldencivicfoundation.org.
If you’re a local business owner interested in getting more information about local business assistance or want to be featured in upcoming issues of the Golden Informer, please reach out to the City of Golden’s Economic Development Manager Robin Fleischmann at rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net.
For the past 53 years, the Golden Civic Foundation has acted “For the Good of Golden” as a community catalyst, responding to immediate needs and anticipating future challenges. The Foundation’s primary focus includes civic development, community-oriented small business loans and an annual community and special grants program for charitable organizations, public schools, government, museums, and cultural centers in the greater Golden area. Since 1970, the Foundation has invested $6.9 million via Community Grants.
Our Business Loan Program supports charitable organizations, Golden-based businesses and organizations of good character that provide benefit to our community. Our loan program is intended to complement conventional banking to provide term loans, many of which do not meet the requirements for traditional financing. The Foundation is honored to work with many local, successful, innovative, and community-oriented business owners and believes that the power of entrepreneurship positively transforms the character of our community. Since 1970, the Foundation has invested $11 million via local, small business loans. Please email contactus@ goldencivicfoundaiton.org to learn more about the Foundation’s Business Loan Program.
Golden Economic Impact Since 1970 $17.9 Million Investment
$6.9 Million Community Grants
$11 Million Local, Small Business Loans
"Golden Civic Foundation has been an amazing advocate for me as a small business owner. They stepped up during COVID and were able to provide much needed support! In addition, their small business loans are flexible and easy to access. There really are not very many lending resources for small business owners and to know that we have a local resource has been such a gift. In addition, I am always willing to support the Golden Civic Foundation because I know that my donations will go right back into the city that I love!"
~ Jennifer Thoemke Chief Connector & Creator, Connect Workspace, Morris & Mae, Cafe 13, Golden CupcakesFire season is year-round in Golden due to our unique location as part of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). WUI is defined as the zone of transition between unoccupied land and human development. It is the line, area or zone where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels. In 2022, the Golden Fire Department updated their Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) as an update to the 2007 assessment. CWPP is a strategic plan that was released in 2007 and was recently updated in 2021 to address the threat of wildfire to the City of Golden based on lessons learned and technology developments since the original plan. The plan identifies fire risks facing the community, and outlines actions to mitigate those risks and prepare for community evacuation in the event of a wildfire. The CWPP can be found on the city website (www.cityofgolden.net/wildfire) for review and to answer questions about what is being done to mitigate risks around Golden.
One proactive measure is to follow these suggestions (to the right) on how to keep your family, home, and property fire safe as we head into higher temperatures and lower humidity weather. Sign up to receive local emergency alerts and warnings on all home phones, cellphones and other devices. We use Lookout Alert which is a Jefferson County alerting system to notify Jeffco residents about major incidents and prompts for evacuation, along with critical information like shelters and routes to safety. Practice evacuating animals and pets, including how to operate trailers and other vehicles needed to transport them. Know what resources are needed for their care in case of evacuation. To prevent your home from catching fires, check your home’s roof and the roofs of outbuildings for leaves, pine needles and other materials that can build up and burn. Regularly clean leaves, pine needles and other flammable organic material from gutters. No burning of yard vegetation, rubbish, or mitigation techniques like burning weeds is allowed per the adopted City of Golden International Fire Code (2021 IFC). To the right are some bullets from the adopted code for reference which can also be found on the City of Golden Fire Department web pages.
The Golden Fire Department staff and volunteers wish all of our community members and visitors a happy and safe summer!
• If you are planning a permanent campfire-style, wood-burning fire ring, using rocks or bricks are the best option.
• No permit is required but adopted fire code requirements apply.
• The pile of wood for an outdoor, inground fire pit, recreational fire should be no more than 3-ft long by 3-ft wide by 2-ft tall (flame height).
• Do not burn yard waste, trash, green vegetation, or construction debris, including sawed lumber, which releases toxic fumes into the air that are harmful to your health and that of your neighbors.
• A recreational fire must be at least 25 feet away from any combustibles, e.g., your house, the neighbor’s house, bushes, trees, fencing, deck railings, etc. Even if you put a grate over your open fire pit to use it as a grill, you should still follow guidelines from the fire department with regard to recreational fires.
• The fire must be constantly attended by a competent adult in control of the property until extinguished. (Adult should not be under the influence to the point they would likely not be able to drive. Seek police determination if needed).
• Attendant must have a readily accessible means to extinguish the fire such as a minimum of one 4A rated portable extinguisher, a charged garden hose, a 5-gallon bucket of water, or a 5-gallon bucket of dirt or sand.
• If there are no active fire restrictions or Red Flag warnings covering the city, then it is safe to enjoy an outdoor recreational fire in an approved container. (see left)
On Monday, Feb. 6, City Manager Scott Vargo officially appointed Kasey Beal as Fire Chief of the Golden Fire Department (GFD).
Chief Beal has served with the GFD since September 2021, when he was appointed as the first ever Operations Deputy Chief. Commensurate with the retirement of former Fire Chief Jerry Stricker in September 2022, Chief Beal was appointed as Interim Fire Chief for a period of 6 months.
Chief Beal has held multiple roles in fire service for over 30 years starting as a Fire Explorer in Southern California in 1992. He transitioned to a volunteer firefighter and volunteer fire apparatus engineer with the Riverside County, CA Fire Dept. in 1995 thru 1999 and concurrently served as a full-time 911 fire dispatcher with the same agency from 1997 to 1999. Chief Beal was then hired as a career firefighter with the Mesa, AZ Fire / Medical Dept. in 1999 and retired after 20 years of service in 2019. While with Mesa Fire, he attained his Paramedic certification and was promoted through the ranks of Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief and Shift Commander.
In 2019, following retirement, Chief Beal moved abroad to London, England with his wife in order to support her advancing IT career. His daughter, Emmy, was also born in London in September 2019. While overseas, Beal was hired as an Assistant Fire Chief in
charge of Service Delivery for the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, and served from 2019 thru 2021, when he and his family moved back to the US.
Chief Beal has remained a Nationally Registered Paramedic and Chief Fire Officer; he obtained his Colorado Executive Fire Administrator certification in 2021 and holds a bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University. Beal is currently focused on re-organizing and fully integrating the GFD as ‘one team’. With a long and proud history of previously being a fully volunteer fire department, which then transitioned into a combination fire
department some years ago, he intends to honor and preserve the traditions which make Golden Fire unique while ensuring the hiring of additional career staff to develop and strengthen a culture of collaboration and positivity.
“I appreciate the storied history of this fire department and the tremendous contributions by its volunteer staff over the years. I strive to lead us forward while fully and seamlessly integrating our career and volunteer staff together as one team, ensuring we remain competent, compassionate, and professional in the performance of our duties,” said Chief Beal.
Nominated by her peers, Engineer JJ Risch was recognized for Firefighter of the Year Award for 2022. This recognition and sincere thanks is for her continuing commitment to the citizens and visitors of Golden where she responded to over 700 calls for service, worked multiple shifts to cover career firefighter vacancies, took the lead on the annual volunteer fundraising letter and publishing effort, and staffed the aerial on Tower 21 for the annual Candlelight Walk coupled with her general presence on a weekly basis. Her dedication to the community is simply unmatched!
Captain Will Moorhead was nominated by his peers for the Jack Harvey Award in recognition of his professional and inclusive approach to challenges facing the department in 2022, and his continuing commitment to be the voice of the volunteer membership. His role as President of the consulting firm All Clear Emergency Management Group has undoubtedly underpinned his tactful diplomacy and continues to serve Golden Fire well.
Engineer Tony Orlando was presented with the Award of Honor in recognition of his work as the lead for our Peer Support Team. He has selflessly organized and attended peer support events to ensure the mental welfare of others was addressed and monitored; even when he was one of the individuals impacted by the same incidents. His selfless service in support of others is a statement to our I-Last values where he has the fortitude to do what is needed and the humility to serve others first.
Fire Marshal/Deputy Chief Scott Case was presented the Award of Honor in recognition of his commitment to Fire and Life Safety as the lead on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan neighborhood engagement sessions held during the Summer of 2022 and for his efforts in updating our fire inspection fee schedule to match our neighboring fire agencies.
Thank you, Captain Tom Young for 40 Years of Dedicated Service, to the Golden Fire Department and Golden.
Thank you, Engineers Rocco Snart and Wes Polk, for 31 Years of Dedicated Service to the Golden Fire Department and the Golden Community.
Golden Fire presented three Golden Police Officers with an Award of Valor for their selfless acts of Heroism on Sept. 16, 2022. They placed themselves in a lifethreatening situation to save the lives of others during a structure fire to bring all occupants to safety.
This award was presented to three bystander citizens; Bo Althen (2nd from right), Chase Althen (middle) and Cal Gavin Campbell (2nd from left) for their heroic actions on July 5, 2022. These gentleman instinctively reacted to bystander calls for help, rushed into Clear Creek to aid an unconscious person floating down the waterway, pulled the person to the shore, performed CPR until rescuers arrived, and assisted in transitioning the person to medical personnel.
The Orlando Family: Tony, Lina, Jules and Tasha were recognized for their commitment to the City of Golden and Golden Fire Department.
Paramedic Lee Meyer was awarded for his on-going commitment and dedication to the medical training of the Golden Fire Department and our surrounding agencies.
Academy Coordinator Lori Brill and Administrative Coordinator Debbie Testroet were awarded for their teamwork in writing the most recent SAFER Grant - award amount is $1.9M!
Engineer Joe Anderson II and Lieutenant Marc Staley were awarded for years of following the highest of Safety Standards.
Engineer Cody Kalb for committing countless hours to the development and presentation of our State Driver Operator Pumper program.
Firefighters Andrea Crass, Engineer Jacob Harris, Engineer Tony Orlando, and Lieutenant Marc Staley were recognized for their efforts on the night of Sept. 16, 2022. After just having resuscitated a victim suffering from cardiac arrest, these four firefighters immediately proceeded to a working fire involving multiple townhomes under suspicious circumstances and contained the fire to the building of origin.
Lieutenant Jason Mulari for countless hours spent above and beyond regular job responsibilities to plan, develop, and present ongoing medical trainings to Golden Fire, our mutual aid agencies, and Stadium Medical.
For residents who participate in the City’s Pay as You Throw (PAYT) residential waste collection program, the semi-annual spring yard waste collection is scheduled for the week of May 8-12. Yard waste should be placed at or near where your trash is collected by 7 a.m. on your weekly service day. Material may be placed in reusable containers of your choice or in kraft paper bags available for purchase at home improvement or grocery stores. Yard waste for this collection includes grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, and ground and chipped wood. For details, please visit www.cityofgolden.net/yardwaste.
The Community Sustainability Advisory Board is looking for examples of sustainable landscapes to showcase in an upcoming local gardening home tour event later this summer. Contact us with your examples of low-water landscaping, grand gardens, chickens and crops, backyard bees and bats, or how you promote wildlife habitat in your yard or neighborhood. We’d like to celebrate your hard work as champions of conservation. To share your story, please email us at goldensustainability@cityofgolden.net.
Thinking of replacing your old gas lawnmower with an efficient electric version? The Colorado Mow Down Pollution program will offer a voucher toward the cost of new electric landscaping equipment. Vouchers can be redeemed at Ace Hardware and Home Depot, including both locations in Golden. Visit www.mowdownpollution.org for details, but hurry because these incentives are only available for a limited time and by signing up through the program.
• $75 voucher for handheld electric equipment. Recycling of a gas item is mandatory.
• $75 voucher for electric lawnmower. No recycling necessary.
• $150 voucher for electric lawnmower. Recycling of a gas mower is required.
Save Energy, Save Water, Save Money
Looking to replace your home heating equipment or add insulation before next winter? Check out Golden’s sustainability rebates for residents. Incentives are available for home improvements such as smart irrigation controllers, mini-splits or electric whole-house heat pumps and water heaters, and range from $40 to $2,000. Visit www.cityofgolden.net/live/sustainability-initiative/rebates
Ditch your vehicle, grab your bike and join us for Bike To Work Day on Wednesday, June 28. Visit local rest stations on your way to work for freebies and more. Register as an individual or work group and become king of the hill on the leaderboard at www.biketoworkday.co.
The City offers free dig-your-own mulch at the public pickup site on 11th Street, just west of the Clear Creek History Park. Bring a shovel and help us reuse those old Christmas trees.
Just like a car, your sprinklers need an occasional check-up to make sure they’re watering your lawn as efficiently as possible. Get your system checked with a FREE Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluation by Resource Central and the City of Golden!
Sprinkler evaluations last about 75 minutes and could help you save thousands of gallons of water each year and keep your lawn healthy. It’s easy to sign up and get long lasting results! Simply register at www.resourcecentral.org/sprinklers, email water@resourcecentral.org or call 303-999-3824.
Join the City of Golden and Resource Central this spring and summer for more than 20 Waterwise Yard Seminars! They’re online, FREE, and open to everyone from the budding gardener to the seasoned pro. Register now at www.resourcecentral. org/seminars. For more information, call 303-999-3820 (x222) or email gardeninfo@resourcecentral.org.
May 9 Insects Who Share the Garden How many aphids can a ladybug eat? Join Lisa Mason, Horticulture Specialist and Entomologist with CSU Extension in Arapahoe County, to find out! Learn about the many beneficial insects you’ll find in your garden, and some of the pests you may encounter.
May 25 Intro to Xeriscaping Did you know Denver coined the term Xeriscaping in the 1980s? In this informative workshop, you’ll learn about what xeriscaping is, its history, the 7 Principles for the Home Gardener, and why conserving our precious water resources matter so much in a time of climate crisis.
June 1 What's the Buzz on Pollinators
June 14 New to Colorado Landscaping
Humans depend on pollinators for about 1/3rd of our diet, and the most nutritious part of our diet, including vegetables, fruits and nuts. In Colorado, we have over 900 species of bees, 250 species of butterflies, approximately 1,000 species of moths, and more! How can we best support them?
With in-ground irrigation systems and a dry landscape, gardening in Colorado can be a bit different than in other places. Mike McNulty will cover the basics and best practices to help you have the most successful waterwise garden possible.
The popular smart irrigation technology rebate is back this year! You could receive up to $100 for installing water-saving technology. Applicants must be a registered user of Aquahawk Alerting to qualify. Rain sensor and smart irrigation controllers for residents and commercial properties can be found at www.cityofgolden.net/live/ sustainability-initiative/rebates.
Some exciting changes are coming to the exhibits at the Golden History Museum & Park (GHM&P). This spring, museum patrons will have the opportunity to learn about the Freemasons, a society with a deep, mysterious history.
Dr. Leslie Anderson was a prominent dentist in Golden from 1912 through 1962. At the age of 32, he volunteered for the World War I draft, but was not selected to serve. Instead, he poured his heart into service organizations on the home front. Dr. Anderson was a member of several charitable fraternities, including the Oddfellows, Kiwanis, and the Freemasons. In 1919, he was elected Worshipful Master of Golden Masonic Lodge No. 1, a high honor that entails overseeing all aspects of the organization.
A men-only group, the Freemasons are the oldest fraternity in the world with documented history dating back to the Middle Ages in Europe. Many historic figures were members of the Freemasons, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain, and Mozart, to name a few. Still extant today, the purpose of the Freemasons is to encourage their members to lead virtuous and socially oriented lives.
Come see Dr. Anderson’s Masonic uniform at the museum (Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and learn how he was a local legend with a long Golden legacy that still exists today!
Opening at GHM&P on Thursday, Aug. 24 @ 6 p.m.
Golden High School turns 150 years old this year! Come see artifacts, photos, yearbooks, and more at our Salon exhibit about Colorado's oldest continuously operating high school. Mark August 24 on your calendar for a fun reception featuring music, activities, and more.
For more information and to register, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net.
The slides and diving board are waiting for you!
Splash Season Passes and Punch Card SALE from May 1-26!
All Season Passes and Punch Cards 10% OFF when purchased online and at the Golden Community Center from May 1-26.
Punch Cards – Buy 9 visits, Get one FREE.
*All passes and punch cards expire at the end of the Splash season on Sunday, Aug. 13.
With summer just around the corner and families headed back to The Splash for fun in the sun, it’s important to remember just how important it is to be safe while in, on and around water and to be water aware.
When playing in, on or around water, designate a Water Watcher in your group –a designated adult should stay close, be alert and watch children in and around water. Put down the phone, don’t engage in conversation and watch those in the water. This will help prevent risky behavior from going unnoticed and accidents from happening – it only takes a moment for a little one to get into water too deep.
Our lifeguards are trained to recognize and respond to water emergencies at a moments notice, but safe swimming starts with you! All children ages 6 and under need to have an adult in the water within an arms reach – the pool is much more fun while enjoying it with your littlest ones.
Month: May / June Monday Tuesday Thursday Wednesday Friday
ACTIVITY:
7-9am Pickleball*
8am-12pm Front Porch Friends
8:30 & 10am Arthritis Aqua Aerobics*
10am Water Walking*
10am All Levels Yoga*
11am Zumba Gold*
12:05pm Balance
12-4:00pm Pinochle
1-4:00pm Beginner Bridge
ACTIVITY:
7-9am Pickleball*
8:30am Arthritis Aqua Aerobics*
9-11am Senior Volleyball*
10am Water Walking*
10am SilverSneakers Classic*
11am-1:30pm Hands & Hearts
(1st & 3rd Tuesday)
12pm All Levels Yoga*
12:30-4pm Mah Jongg
1pm SilverSneakers Yoga*
2-4pm Pickleball*
7-9am Pickleball* 8am-12pm Front Porch Friends
8am Tai Chi*
8:30 & 10am Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program*
10am Water Walking*
10am All Levels Yoga*
11am Zumba Gold*
11am-1pm Water Exercise
Social (2nd Wednesday)
12:05pm Balance*
1-2:30pm Golden Needlecrafters
ACTIVITY:
7-9am Pickleball*
8:30 & 10am Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program*
9am SilverSneakers Classic*
10am Chair Yoga*
10am-12pm Ladies Billiards
12:30-4pm Mah Jongg
1:15-3:15pm Pickleball*
ACTIVITY:
7-9am Pickleball*
8am-12pm Front Porch Friends
9-11am Senior Women's Basketball*
9:30am-12:30pm Group Mah Jongg
12pm All Levels Yoga*
1pm SilverSneakers Yoga*
1pm Golden Girls Book Club (4th Friday of each month)
*Classes or activities held in the Gymnasium, South Table Mountain Room or the Swimming Pool. Drop-ins welcome for all activities. The Golden Community Center proudly accepts SilverSneakers and Renew Active supplemental insurance memberships. Stop in at the Guest Services Desk to see if your plan qualifies.
Morning StART is co-sponsored by the Foothills Art Center and the Public Art Commission and is designed to bring artists in the area together to meet and talk about art with the community. May’s featured artist is local metal artist Katy McClure. Learn more about Katy’s art at www.lostbunny.com. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit www.foothillsartcenter.org. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. at 8 a.m.
Reel Rock, presented by Colorado Mountain Club, is an annual traveling film festival that focuses on rock climbing and outdoor adventure films. Join us for two evenings of climbing stoke, fun partners, giveaways, and great films! Build your climbing community with Colorado Mountain Club! Giveaways and prizes from CMC and partners. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. For more information and registration, visit www.cmc. org/events/reel-rock-17.
Come to our next Open House! Interested in seeing sparks fly at the blacksmith shop, taking a lesson at the schoolhouse, or watching the Pearce/Helps Cabin woodstove in action? Visit the Golden History Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: Free. For more information, visit www.GoldenHistory.org/events.
Miners Alley began their Miners Alley Children's Theatre (MACT) program in 2015. Every MACT production, about an hour long, is performed by adults for children and is highly interactive! The actors talk to the audience (and often expect the audience to answer back), and they even bring some of the kids on stage throughout the show to help tell the story and be a part of it! While the shows are aimed at ages 3-12, they are fun for all ages. Performances are on Saturdays at 1 p.m. There will be
two performances at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays, June 17 & 24. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For more information, visit www.minersalley.com.
June 10 Paws at the Park – NEW EVENT ALERT! Foothills Animal Shelter will be hosting their first-ever Paws in the Park, bringing pets and family-friendly fun together for a paw-some event! Enjoy live music & entertainment, carnival games, face painters, food trucks and vendors, activities for people and pups! The event is free and open to the public. Bring your trained, friendly, and LEASHED dog to Parfet Park for a paw-some time! All proceeds from games and activities will go directly to benefiting the animals and community served by Foothills Animal Shelter. This event is new and evolving! For the most up to the minute information, visit https://foothillsanimalshelter.org.
June 17
Fire Master Class with Aaron “Hutch”
Hutchings – Flint & Steel
This will be a true adventure in mastering the art of fire. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You do not need to attend the whole series, but the classes will build upon one another. There is a discounted price for attending all four classes and supplies are included in class price. Visit the Golden History Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: Single class: $35 for museum members, $50 non-members. For more information, visit www.GoldenHistory.org/events.
June 24 & 25 ArtsWeek Festival
Formerly held in July, the Foothills Art Center’s “ArtsWeek Festival” moves to June, but still features over 70 regional and national artists working in ceramics, jewelry, and mixed media of all kinds. A great opportunity to shop for original works directly from the artists. Arapahoe St. between 12th & 13th Streets from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://foothillsartcenter.org/artevents/artsweek
July 4: The Lions Club 4th of July Festival and Celebration
July 7, Aug. 4 & Sept. 1: Movies & Music in the Park @ Parfet Park
July 28 - 30: Buffalo Bill Days
Aug. 1: National Night Out with the Golden Police Dept.
Aug. 19 & 20: Golden Fine Arts Festival
Information is subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm the details of an event. To list a community event happening in Golden, please send your listing by e-mail to communications@cityofgolden.net. Listings should include the date(s), the event name and a brief description of the event, which may include cost, location and contact information. Submissions must be received by the first of the month two months prior to the issue you would like them printed in (i.e., May 1 for the July/August/Sept. issue). Call 303-3848132 with questions or for more information.
Presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, the farmers market features 70 vendors of produce,and homemade and artisan foods and goods. Food trucks are onsite to enjoy breakfast, coffee, and lunch by the Creek. Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome. Every Saturday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 10th & Illinois Streets. Parking in the area is by permit or paid, so please pay attention to signs when coming down to the market. Proudly serving our SNAP customers. For more information, visit www.goldenchamber.org/farmers-market.
The Golden Farmer’s Market accepts SNAP payments and Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB). Participants receive an incentive that matches the amount spent in federal nutrition benefits toward the purchase of healthy, fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables.
The Golden Bike Cruise is back with fun costume-themed rides, live music, beer, and raffles & prizes. The event takes place on the last Tuesday of the month, May through September. Riders begin and end on the upper deck of the Calvary Church parking garage at 818 14th St. Kegs are tapped at 5:30 p.m. The Cruise begins at 6:30 p.m., and the fun continues until 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.goldenbikecruise.com
Themes for this year:
May 30 Star Wars
June 27 Cowboys & Cowgirls
July 25 Hawaiian
Aug. 29 School Pride
Sept. 26 Lighted Zombies
