Golden Informer - November 2017

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Golden Recognized as Elite LINKING LOOKOUT OFFICIALLY COMPLETE

2017 Golden City Council

Marjorie Sloan Mayor

Saoirse Charis-Graves District One

Marcia Claxton Ward One

Joe Behm Mayor Pro-Tem Ward Two

Casey Brown District Two

Pamela Gould Ward Three

Laura Weinberg Ward Four

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IN T H IS ISS U E

The Golden Informer

Cover photo: Courtesy of Chad Chisholm

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

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

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

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Support Local Business SUPPORT Nov. 25

LOCAL BUSINESS • Small Business Saturday p. 17 • IN Be a GOLDEN Tool Elf Run p. 17 ON SMALL BUSINESS

2017 SATURDAY City of Golden Department Managers 8:30 a.m.

Elf attire encouraged but optional Register at beatool.org

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ.

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Susan Brooks City Clerk

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Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

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Elf attire encouraged but optional Register at beatool.org

10:00 a.m. - Noon Welcome Station & Jingle Around Golden Passport pick-up More info at visitgolden.com

John Bales Fire

Jeff Hansen Finance

Teresa Reilly Human Resources

Karlyn Tilley Communications

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items Election Day Nov. 7 This election is a mail ballot election, conducted by Jefferson County. Ballots were mailed out to all registered voters in Golden the week of Oct. 16. If you did not receive a ballot, you may go to Jefferson County Elections Department, 3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1100, to register and vote, or if you feel you are registered, find out why you did not receive a ballot. You can also find information at www.GoVoteColorado.com.

If you want to drop off your ballot instead of mailing it back, there are numerous locations in Jefferson County. One of those locations is the 24 Hour Ballot Drop Box located at Golden City Hall, 911 10th St. You may also drop your ballot in the drop box on Election Day up to 7 p.m. Go to http://jeffco.us/elections/results/ for Election results or the City of Golden’s website www.cityofgolden.net/elections after the final count is in on Election night.

Your Child’s Chance to Light the Lights At the end of the Candlelight Walk on Dec. 1, Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan will be joined on stage by one lucky child who will help her flip the giant switch that makes the Clear Creek Corridor sparkle with thousands of lights! Eligible children live in a Golden zip code and range in age from 5 to 10 years old.

Only one entry per child, please.

The “Light the Lights” with Mayor Marjorie Sloan is sponsored by Credit Union of Colorado. Drop by the branch at 1800 Jackson Street during the month of November and put your child’s name in the drawing. The winner will be chosen the week of Nov. 27. Then plan to join Mayor Sloan for the Candlelight Walk on Friday, Dec. 1!

Police Warn Against “Puffing” Now that we are in the cold weather months, the Golden Police want to remind you to never leave your car running unattended to warm it up. This common but illegal practice is referred to as “Puffing” and it leaves your car vulnerable to theft. Golden Police got their first case of a stolen car this season during a cold spell in October. Remember, leaving your car running and unattended is illegal and you can get a ticket. This is true for anywhere in the state.

Drivers who take adequate security measures to protect against theft will not be ticketed.

This includes, but is not limited to, a remote starter system that allows the engine to be turned on while the car is locked; using a vehicle that requires a key to put it into gear and move it; keeping your keyless start FOB away from the vehicle; using steering wheel security devices.

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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.

Nov. 2 Rescheduled business meeting

Nov. 9 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.

City Holiday Hours The City of Golden’s administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving.

Offices will return to regular business hours on Monday, Nov. 27. The Golden Community Center will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, Nov. 24.

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COUNCILOR’S MESSAGE

By Councilor

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A Happy Ending to Over a Decade of Public Service

would like to thank the citizens of Golden who repeatedly put their hard-earned trust in me for the past 11 years. I was fortunate enough to win three elections, completing one vacated term and serving two terms of my own. I look back at those campaigns and I enjoyed walking the neighborhoods and talking to folks. The first election with my dog, the second with dog and young son, and the third election, with dog, son and young daughter in tow. I met many families like mine who moved to Golden for a reason and were passionate about the future of our small town. I also met lots of Goldenites who had already raised their families and were intently interested in what the City had in mind for growth; they too loved the small town they had nurtured all those years. Those sentiments ring true to this day—both recent arrivals and long-time locals— who still ask the same questions and feel the same way about Golden.

I know that our City Council will continue to struggle with many of the issues that residents are expressing, as those who campaigned recently can attest. If I am ever asked, “what did you do when you were on City Council,” I might just say that collectively we accomplished a lot during those 11 years. The list is like a long and winding road, albeit with some roundabouts and traffic calming measures thrown in for safety purposes.

The policies and decisions I am proud of include Golden Vision 2030, numerous neighborhood plans, our downtown character plan, the unification of our museums, the hiring of a new City Manager, re-organization of the Golden Urban Renewal Authority, the establishment of the Sustainability Board, creation of the Downtown Development Authority, regional recognition of the “Golden Plan” to achieve our vision of transportation through our corridor, and the W-Line connection to Golden (also the now famous bathrooms at our light rail station). Not all decisions were without controversy; the draining of the e-coli pond in Lion’s Park—that was a tough one. Also, decisions on public smoking and marijuana sales in town, and traffic calming to name a few.

As far as I can tell, we only lost one battle and that was the “Supertower” on Lookout Mountain. Through no fault of our own, we had our two Senators at the time add a midnight rider onto a bill that had to be passed—that’s politics for ya.

I am especially proud of our infrastructure projects which included our soccer field expansion, mountain bike park, skate park, new Public Works, Planning and Fire Station buildings, two bridges (includes our most recent Linking Lookout project), Clear Creek Corridor, numerous complete streets programs and the list goes on.

During my terms in office, I served with some amazing people. I’d be remiss without recognizing the efforts of three mayors and more than twenty Councilors willing to put in the time and suffer some critiques along the way. Also, we’re fortunate to have an amazing staff on-board at the City—they work very hard for all of us and should always be treated with the respect they deserve.

Thanks also to my lovely wife who put up with my more than weekly absences from our home and the continuous discussions I’d have with residents while we were out and about. And yes, she had to hear a lot as I did bring my work home with me. This is one job you can’t leave at the office.

It has been my pleasure to serve as Ward Two Councilor, Mayor Pro-Tem, and a proud representative of the City of Golden.

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It’s Done, It’s Really Done!

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fter a year and a half of traffic delays, detours, construction noise and backups, the City of Golden is proud to officially call the intersection of US 6 and 19th Street complete. The project, fondly named Linking Lookout, was designed to lower US 6 by 24 feet so that it could be a continuous road without a stoplight at the intersection.

The purpose of Linking Lookout was to not only help through-traffic on US 6, but to connect the Golden neighborhoods west of US 6 with the rest of Golden.

We did this by transforming 19th Street into a wide “lid” over US 6, providing commuters with roundabout access, paved trails, park space, and a small amphitheater. In addition, connections to the US 6 trail were improved so that pedestrians and bikers no longer have to cross vehicle traffic.

After years of negotiations, the City of Golden partnered with the Colorado

Mayor Marjorie Sloan was joined by present and former members of City Council, City Managers, Colorado School of Mines, CDOT, the public, and many men and women who worked on the Linking Lookout project, for the official ribbon cutting on Oct. 1, 2017.

Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado School of Mines to make this happen. In fact, eight of the engineers and project coordinators who worked on the project were Mines graduates! It took 1½ years to complete

the design and another 1½ years to complete construction. The City hosted an official ribbon cutting back in October to celebrate the successful project that was both on time and on budget.

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ne of the prime features to adorn the new 19th Street lid over US 6, is an impressive bronze statue called “Checkmate.” In 2004, the Golden Public Art Partnership and the Golden Rotary Club purchased and delivered the statue to Golden after Rotarian Bob Short discovered it in the lobby of the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Houston while on a business trip.

In 2006, the piece was placed at a temporary location near Hwy 93 and Pine Ridge Road until it could be placed in its permanent intended location on the new 19th Street lid.

The 10-foot statue, created by renowned sculptor Herb Mignery, depicts a cowboy training a young horse. Mignery was born and raised on a family cattle ranch in Bartlett, NE. His works portray the spirit of the hard-working people of the West. He has received numerous awards and his work is featured in museums throughout the country. Mignery’s pieces can also be seen at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in The statue “Checkmate” was carefully placed on a cement pad on the new 19th Street lid back in September. It now greets Vail, the Gateway project in St. Louis, and downtown Denver. commuters as they exit from US 6 and make their way into Golden.

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Broadband: What We Know A Year Later

ne year ago, residents overwhelmingly voted to support the City of Golden in pursuing municipal broadband deployment throughout the community. Since then, the City Council and staff created a Broadband Task Force consisting of citizens of Golden with a range of technical and professional backgrounds.

As part of their research, the Task Force created a survey to ask both residents and businesses about their current use of internet, to better gauge how to move forward.

The City received responses from 628 residents and 47 local businesses; this included responses from every neighborhood, and a wide age range within the City, representing a broad cross-section of the community. Overall, respondents indicated that internet service was a “necessity” rather than a “luxury,” with 90 percent of residents responding as such. Respondents also indicated that reliability was the most important factor in service, with speed and price coming in second and third.

The survey was extremely helpful to the Task Force, because their initial research left them with more questions than answers. They first evaluated what the challenges and opportunities were for the City of Golden as it related to municipal broadband. This included an evaluation of existing or abandoned City resources that could be leveraged as part of a deployment. The Task Force looked at the potential for a wired (fiber optic) or wireless option, given Golden’s unique geographical layout within a valley. They also examined what other municipalities had done and reviewed existing services available to residents.

But again, the Task Force needed the community feedback to get a really clear picture of the importance of speed, reliability and accessibility of broadband

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within Golden. In addition, respondents were asked to provide feedback on their satisfaction with their current service, and to indicate what role the City should play in addressing the community’s needs and desires for better broadband.

The Task Force will be presenting the findings of the survey to City Council at the Nov. 9 City Council meeting. Based on the feedback gained from the survey and information learned from other research conducted by the Task Force, they will recommend to City Council that Golden proceed with the evaluation of municipal broadband deployment throughout the community. It will also be recommended

that the City hire a firm to conduct an evaluation that looks at both a wired and wireless option for deployment, and focus the financial analysis on two separate models; the first is a franchised model - where the City partners with an alternate provider. The second is a retail model - where the City provides the service directly. In all cases, there would be an emphasis on leveraging existing infrastructure as much as possible.

To see a complete breakdown of survey responses and to stay up to date on the latest broadband efforts, visit www.cityofgolden.net/Broadband.

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Is My Home Eligible for Short Term Rental?

here has been much conversation in the news recently regarding regulating short-term rentals in our neighboring Front Range communities and across the U.S. The City and County of Denver, City of Boulder, and City of Fort Collins, to name a few, have recently adopted modifications to their Municipal Codes to better regulate short-term rentals in their communities. There are approximately 150 short-term rental companies linking renters to properties on a shortterm basis, the most well-known including Airbnb and VRBO. Many Golden homeowners are interested in renting their homes or rooms within their homes on these popular sites as well, although there has been some confusion as to what the current regulations are in Golden.

The Golden Municipal Code defines a “Tourist Home” as any building containing five or fewer guest rooms used, designed to be used, let or hired out for occupancy by persons on more or less a temporary basis. Any rental less than 30 days would be considered a Tourist Home. Golden’s use and density regulations (Chapter 18.28 of the Municipal Code) define zoning districts in which a tourist home is an allowed use. Commercially zoned areas of Golden, including C-1, C-2, R-C and CMU, allow tourist homes as a use by right, meaning no special permit would be required to operate a short- term rental. Residentially zoned areas, such as R-1, R-1A, and R-2, may operate a tourist home on their property only if they are located on an arterial street (such as Jackson and Ford Streets between Hwy 58 to the north and 24th Street to the south) and have applied for and received a Special Use Permit for a tourist home. Those properties zoned

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R-3, which is mostly confined to the 8th and 9th Street Historic District, the 12th Street District, and the Colorado School of Mines adjacent neighborhoods, may also apply for a Special Use Permit to operate a tourist home.

The application process for a Special Use Permit for a tourist home requires homeowners to complete an application at the City of Golden Planning offices, pay a fee, participate in a neighborhood meeting, and attend a Planning Commission Hearing in which the Commission would either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the special use request.

Other requirements of a Tourist Home include a Sales and Use Tax License with the City of Golden.

As of this writing, six Special Use Permits have been approved for tourist home operation in Golden. Those residential property owners that are operating a short-term rental without such a permit (often advertising them on websites) will be required to come into compliance as the City continues to monitor short-term rentals.

Both Planning Commission and City Council recently held study sessions on the topic and will continue to discuss whether the current regulations should be modified in the future. If you are operating (or considering) a short-term rental on your property, please visit Golden’s zoning map tool (EZ Maps) at maps.cityofgolden.net to determine your zoning district. This will help you determine whether or not tourist homes are an allowed use on your property, and if you need a Special Use Permit to offer short-term rentals. For more information, contact the Planning Division at 303 384 8097 or planning@cityofgolden.net.

PLOWING THROUGH WINTER

eeping the streets of Golden drivable and safe throughout the winter months is a top priority for the City of Golden Streets Department. We are one of the only cities in the metro area that actually plows primary, secondary and residential streets curb-to-curb. When winter storms hit the Golden area, our snowplows will first concentrate on primary streets such as South Golden Road, Johnson Road, Washington Avenue, Ford Street and 19th Street. These are the areas with higher traffic volume and the main roads needed for emergency vehicles to access different parts of town.

Once all primary streets have had sufficient maintenance and are deemed passable, City crews move on to secondary streets and then into residential. Please be patient.

There are six routes and one plow assigned to each route.

As all streets are completed within a route, plows are dispatched to assist other plows for the completion of all routes.

As a reminder, City of Golden Municipal Code 5.01 Nuisance Abatement makes it unlawful to deposit snow from private property on to the street. Although crews work very hard to clear the roads, some of the residual snow from the plow may pile up at the end of your driveway. Please help remove this snow just as you do for the rest of your driveway. The Streets Department appreciates your cooperation and patience as they work hard day and night to ensure safe roads this winter season. To view the City of Golden’s entire Snow and Ice Control Plan, visit www.cityofgolden.net/streets and scroll down to Snow/Ice Plan.

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How the City’s Noise Ordinance is Enforced

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any residents and visitors in Golden often wonder how noise issues are handled throughout the City. Some of these questions include how noise complaints for motorized vehicles are handled, but also how stationary noise, such as generators or amplified music are addressed as well. A lot of these questions can be best addressed through a better understanding of what constitutes a noise violation.

Between 1992 and 2005, the City used a decibel-based noise ordinance, which the City thought would be the most effective in addressing noise issues.

However, this method was not used as an enforcement tool for numerous reasons including the lack of both decibel meters and trained staff; and because Colorado courts have not established the evidentiary requirements necessary for the use of decibel meters in the prosecution of noise violations.

In 2005, the City, in acknowledgment of the ineffectiveness of the decibelbased ordinance and to address increased concerns regarding noise, amended its noise ordinance to adopt an “unreasonable noise” standard. This ordinance set forth factors, such as time of day, size of gathering, presence of noise amplification equipment and other factors demonstrating the magnitude or disruptive effect of the noise, all of which law enforcement can consider, to determine if the noise is “unreasonable.”

This can be found in Section 5.15.020 of the Golden Municipal Code.

Recently, the Golden Police Department took action through enforcement, which requires mufflers to be properly maintained to prevent excessive noise.

Exhaust systems cannot be modified so the sound is amplified or increases the noise it puts out. Some believe the City is trying to keep motorcycles and specialty vehicles out of town, which is not true.

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always welcome. Police will not seek out illegal mufflers unless excessive noise is coming from the vehicle.

Enforcement of motor vehicle noise is proving successful with the City’s enhanced enforcement through adoption of a minimum fine of $200 for the first offense, $300 for the second offense and $400 for every offense thereafter.

The City also has specific requirements related to outdoor amplified music, which were adopted in 2011 and have specific restrictions as to both time of day and sound levels. During permitted hours (10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday) the music

cannot exceed 82 decibels (dBA).

Enforcement of the ordinance has been successful since its adoption.

There are also events throughout the city (Buffalo Bill Days for example) that can, through the acquisition of a special event permit, receive waivers from the City’s noise restrictions. If you have concerns regarding a noise issue, contact the Police Department at 303384-8045 and if possible, an officer will be dispatched to evaluate whether or not the applicable law is being violated.

Keep in mind, reporting noise violations has to be very timely in order for Police to evaluate.

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Golden Jumps to Elite Status for Health

he City of Golden has a great reputation as a prime location to live, work and play. The City works hard to provide every opportunity for healthy living, and now our venture is award winning! We are honored to receive the award of “Elite Status” from LiveWell Colorado’s HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign.” HEAL, short for Healthy Eating, Active Living, recognizes Golden for its citywide commitment to creating an environment that fosters health, safety, wellness and physical activity for all residents and visitors.

A few examples of our efforts include changes to the City’s Planning code, which requires all farmer’s markets in town to accept SNAP benefits (Colorado’s Food Assistance program).

We have decreased water tap fees, making it more affordable for places to install water bottle filling stations and fountains.

Vending machines located in the Golden Community Center and City Hall follow the USDA guidelines for healthy snacks and make access to them quick and easy.

Active lifestyles are encouraged in a wide variety of venues including (but not limited to) the new Ulysses Skate Park, bike skills park, well-maintained trails, an advanced kayak course on Clear Creek, the Splash Water Park, and an impressive golf course, Fossil Trace.

Transportation is easier than ever, with expanded Green Bus hours and connections to the Light Rail station; an expanded Bike Library which allows people of all ages to check out bikes at various locations throughout town; two Zip Cars available as part of a car-sharing service; and improved bridges that allow for better and safer traffic flow over busy streets for cyclists and pedestrians. For our youngest residents, we have

LiveWell Colorado’s Julie George presents the Elite Status award to Councilor Pamela Gould at a recent City Council meeting.

the annual ‘safe routes’ walk and bike to school days.

These are just a few examples of the City’s efforts toward our Golden Vision 2030 goals. Golden is proud of our commitment to health and wellness, and excited to be one of a select few cities in Colorado to achieve Elite Status.

GOLDEN BEATS LARGE CITIES FOR BEST VIDEOS

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he City of Golden took home two first place awards for its video production efforts at the recent National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) national conference. Competing with other cities nationwide in the Government Programming Award category, Golden won first place under the “Live Community Event Coverage” for its State of the City video beating out Washington D.C., City and County of Denver, and Huntington Beach, CA. Golden also won first place in the “Event/Program Promotion” category for its Golden Bike Library video. The City’s Communications staff also took home awards for the following: Honorable Mention for the Sherpa House video; Honorable Mention for the Linking Lookout Soil Nails video; Honorable Mention for the Mayor’s Awards Event video; and Honorable Mention for the Movies & Music in the Park Teaser video.

Congratulations to staff members Bob Pearce, Hannah Button, Diane Tiberi and Karlyn Tilley!

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

Oct. 30 through Dec. 8 Boot Camp Challenge Registrations accepted through the first week of class. The affordability of group exercise with the accountability and results of personal training, designed for every fitness level. 5:45 to 6:45 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. For info call 720-628-2901 or email kim@BCCDenver.com.

Nov. 3, 4, & 10 Dracula

Nov. 9 through Dec. 23

The Mines Little Theatre from the Colorado School of Mines presents Dracula (adapted by William McNulty) on stage at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. Shows begin at 7 p.m. For an adult audience only. For tickets and info visit commerce.cashnet.com/stuact.

Nov. 4 Community Craft Show Choose from a variety of handmade craft items at this annual event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Clubhouse at the Golden Terrace Mobile Home Village, 17601 W. Colfax Ave. For more information call Jan at 402-960-0772.

Saturday, Nov. 25

Nov. 4 Coffee with a Councilor – South Neighborhoods Chat with your District One Councilor at 10 a.m. at Bean Fosters, 720 Golden Ridge Rd. For details call Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-279-7529 or scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net.

Nov. 5 Daylight Saving Time Ends Fall Back: set your clocks back one hour. Take this time to also replace the batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Nov. 7 Election Day Visit www.cityofgolden.net/Elections for details on all Golden-centric elections.

Nov. 9 Science Fair Fun Launch Party & Fundraiser A family-friendly evening to celebrate Science Fair Fun’s launch while enjoying STEM activities, lite appetizers, drinks and the museum. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Museum, 710 10th St. For details visit www.ScienceFairFun.org.

Nov. 9 through Dec. 23 The Polar Express The story of the Polar Express is theatrically re-created so you and your family can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children’s tale.

Tickets sell out fast! Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. For tickets and show times, call 720-253-1023 or visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org.

Nov. 11 Veterans Day An important time to remember the men and women – past, present and future who risk their lives to defend our freedom and the freedom of others.

Nov. 11, 17 & 18 Arcadia The Mines Little Theatre from the Colorado School of Mines presents Arcadia

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Nov. 10 through Dec. 30 Holiday Art Market The Holiday Art Market (HART) is a Golden tradition with fine art and unique crafts by Colorado artists, on display and ready for purchase at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. Gifts in all price ranges; admission is free. For details call 303-278-3922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

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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by Tom Stoppard on stage at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. Shows begin at 7 p.m. For tickets and info visit commerce.cashnet.com/stuact.

Nov. 18 Coffee with a Councilor – North Neighborhoods Chat with your District Two Councilor at 3 p.m. at Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 393 N. Washington Ave. For details call Councilor Casey Brown at 303-900-2003 or email cbrown@cityofgolden.net.

Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Day City Hall administrative offices closed Nov. 23 and 24. Golden Community Center closed Thanksgiving Day only.

Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 A Christmas Carol This hilarious, fast-paced adaptation uses only five actors to bring Dickens’ most beloved characters to life. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For tickets and show times call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

Nov. 25 Small Business Saturday Shop “small” and support local merchants as you begin your holiday shopping.

See p. 17 for details.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF HOLIDAY EVENTS,

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

The workshops will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. Dec. 6, 2017................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Jan. 3, 2018................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Although these classes are free, space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

GO TO WWW.VISITGOLDEN.COM Dec. 1 Candlelight Walk Walk down Washington Avenue, candle in hand, to the Visitors’ Center to marvel at the official lighting of the downtown and creek holiday lights.

A short fireworks show will celebrate the event’s 30th year in Golden. Walk begins at 6:30 p.m. More details on all of the events for the evening on p. 19.

Dec. 2, 9, 16 Olde Golden Christmas Parades This free family tradition is fun for all ages. Featuring floats, bands, and colorful characters, these parades are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

Parades begin at 10:30 a.m. on Washington Avenue. Spend the rest of the day in Golden shopping, dining, and visiting local attractions. For more information visit www.goldenchamber.org or www.visitgolden.com or call 303-279-3113.

Dec. 2 GHS Holiday Bazaar Unique and one-of-a-kind gifts from over 70 local artists. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Golden High School, 701 24th St. Admission is free; presented by the GHS PTA.

Dec. 3 Holiday Choir Concert The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra presents the holiday classics in concert with special guests, the 24th Street Singers from Golden High School. 3 p.m. at the Green Center on the Colorado School of Mines campus, 924 16th St. For tickets or details call 303-278-4237 or visit www.jeffsymphony.org.

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

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

The workshop will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. Nov. 1, 2017.................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Class is free, but space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

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Social, Economic & Environmental Issues

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Make Your Yard Waste Go Green

ondering what to do with all the leaves quickly piling up, or the yard waste that has accumulated over the summer? With the snow about to fly, there is no better time to sign up for Golden’s Green Waste Service. This bi-weekly, year round service is provided by the City’s waste contractor, Alpine Waste, and is directly billed to you for $9.45/month. This is a discounted monthly rate for Golden residents, provided by the Community Sustainability Advisory Board.

Upon subscribing, you will receive a 96-gallon cart to start your collection. Clean up your yard at your own pace and avoid extra expenses while keeping large amounts of yard waste from going into the landfill. While you are at it, pass those Thanksgiving leftovers to your compost bin to ensure a green, sustainable Thanksgiving. Contact Alpine Waste at 303-277-TRASH (8727) or email golden@alpinewaste.com.

Golden Now a Compact of Colorado Community Golden is now officially part of the Compact of Colorado Communities (Compact).

By joining the Compact, Golden commits to providing one staff member and elected official to participate in periodic meetings, attend trainings, pay modest annual dues, and adopt future policies that further progress the City’s sustainability goals.

Founded by Aspen Mayor Steve Skadron in collaboration with the Association of Climate Change Officers, the Compact’s May 2017 launch event resulted in more than 30 Colorado cities and counties pledging to endorse joining the Compact to their elected leadership and governing bodies. The Compact was established to advance climate change education, action, and policymaking in local governments statewide.

For more information, visit www.CompactofColoradoCommunities.org.

THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING!

MillerCoors held its annual Clear Creek Cleanup as part of Coors Great Water Month volunteerism. More than 125 employees from MillerCoors, MolsonCoors, and Ball Corporation spent the day collecting garbage and dog waste from around the creek and in Church ditch.

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Fall PAYT Yard Waste Collection - Week of Nov. 13

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or residents who participate in the Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program, take note. The semi-annual fall collection is scheduled for the week of Nov. 13 - 17. 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 compostable bags available for purchase at Meyers Hardware, The Home Depot and other home improvement stores. Yard waste for this collection includes grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, ground or chipped wood.

Collection and recycling or disposal of yard wastes are critically important to the health of our local creeks and streams. Leaves, grass clippings, and over-application of lawn chemicals leads to an excessive amount of nutrients going into our water, which in turn, removes oxygen needed by fish and other aquatic organisms from the water. Responsible management of yard waste also helps prevent storm drains and culverts from getting clogged, which reduces the risk of flooding. Here are the guidelines for proper disposal.

FALL YARD WASTE COLLECTION GUIDELINES

- Bundles should be 4 feet in length or less, and no more than 2 feet in diameter.

• Yard waste will be limited to 3 cubic yards per resident which is equivalent to: - an area that is approximately 4 feet x 4 feet x 4 feet.; or - 21 compostable 30 gallon bags • This yard waste will be recycled! Please do not contaminate this material with any of the following: -N O plastics, dirt, cactus, tree stumps, branches greater than 4 inches in diameter, ashes, animal waste, treated lumber, logs, old garden hoses or broken flower pots.

- No construction material is allowed for this service. Plastic bags are also not allowed.

• Material that is not bundled, not in reusable containers or in non-compostable plastic bags will not be picked up.

• Look for this label on products that can be commercially composted!

• Branches must be less than 4 inches in diameter and bundled with natural fiber string, yarn or rope like cotton For more information, or to sign up for the compost or sisal. collection service, contact Alpine Waste and Recycling at - D o not use wires, nylon, polyethylene, or other 303-277-8727, golden@alpinewaste.com, or visit Alpine’s synthetic materials for bundling. website at http://alpinewaste.com/city-of-golden/.

HOLIDAY DECORATING AND DONATING

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njoy the fresh scent of pine with a real tree for the holidays.

The Golden Optimists will sell trees in the U.S. Bank parking lot at 1900 Jackson St. beginning right after Thanksgiving. A variety of sizes and species will be available. The Optimists will be helped

by Boy Scout Troop 329, and also selling fresh wreaths decorated by local Girl Scouts.

This is the main annual fundraiser for the Golden Optimists.

Proceeds help to sponsor an annual high school oratorical contest, provide school supplies to area schools, contribute to local food banks, sponsor Boy and Girl Scout troops, and operate the Bicycle Recycle Program.

The Optimists have a new bike shop next to Connections Learning Center at 1200 Johnson Rd. Volunteers repair donated bicycles and put more than 400 bikes back into the community each year. Your purchase of a tree from the Optimists supports these programs and remember… your tree can be recycled after the holidays are over! For more information, visit www.GoldenOptimists.org.

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Golden Community Center activities calendar CREATIVE ARTS

YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES

My First Abrakadoodle Art Class This class introduces new art experiences to the youngest of doodlers. The focus is on exploration!

Age: 1½ - 4 years, Min/Max: 7/12 #453510 Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Nov. 29 - Dec. 20 $66 Resident, $71 Non-resident

I Want to be an Astronaut Thanksgiving Week Combo Camp

With SpaceTime’s “I Want to be an Astronaut Camp,” kids get to see and feel what it is like to train for launching into space and exploring the solar system.

Mud Makers They will learn about NASA programs, Together, parents and preschoolers will design their own space missions, try explore and experiment with shaping planet-walking in our Micro Gravity and forming, rolling and pinching as Boots, experience a simulated rocket they create with clay. launch, and more.

Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 4/6 Age: 5 - 10 years, Min/Max: 5/12 #453601 Thursdays, 4:15 - 5 p.m. #455206 Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 (no class Nov. 21) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (half-day) and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (full-day) Clay Creations NOTE: The half-day & full-day sessions This class will give the younger take place concurrently in the same generation an opportunity to experience classroom for the length of the halfthe tactile qualities of clay, learning day session. pinch, coil and slab techniques (01) Nov. 20 - 22 & 24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Age: 6 - 12 years, Min/Max: 4/8 #453602 Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. (no class Nov. 23) Nov. 9 - Dec. 7 (no class Nov. 23) $135 half-day Resident, $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident $140 half-day Non-resident (02) Nov. 20 - 22 & 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ADULT/YOUTH SPECIALTY (no class Nov. 23) Babysitting Course $200 full-day Resident, This course is designed for the pre-teen $205 full-day Non-resident and helps them to prepare for those first Snowball Camp babysitting opportunities.

Don’t sit around during winter break! This Age: 11 - 14 years, Min/Max: 5/20 state licensed day camp is guaranteed to #452410 Saturday, Nov. 18 keep your child busy.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Age: 5 - 12 years $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident Bring a sack lunch to class.

Min/Max: 10/20 per day

#546111 Drop-off: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Pick-up: 4 - 6 p.m.

Weekdays: Monday, Dec. 26 - Friday, Jan. 5 (no camp Jan. 1) $32/day Resident, $37/day Non-resident - This program is available for online registration.

CLIMBING & ADVENTURE Billy Goats All kids know how to climb, whether it’s up a tree or onto the counter to grab the cookie jar! Put those skills to work and get them climbing like a Billy Goat! This introductory class is designed for kids with little or no climbing experience.

Age: 6 - 8 years, Min/Max: 4/6 #454810 Mondays, 5 - 6 p.m.

Nov. 6 - 27 $55 Resident, $60 Non-resident #454811 Wednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m.

Nov. 1 - 29 (no Class Nov. 22) $55 Resident, $60 Non-resident

Mountain Goats As Billy Goats grow up, so do their climbing skills! Become a Mountain Goat through this hands-on climbing course.

We’ll learn about route interpretation, problem solving in climbing, technical climbing skills such as belaying, and how to focus while climbing.

Age: 9 - 12 years, Min/Max: 4/6 #454812 Mondays, 6 - 7 p.m.

(11) Nov. 6 - 27 $55 Resident, $60 Non-resident

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

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

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

Celebrate Health!

Friday, Nov. 3 at 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness

by Sy Montgomery If you are interested in joining, please email Jan Bradbury at bobjanbradbury@comcast.net.

GCC Aquatic Area Closure The Golden Community Center Aquatic Area will be closed through the month of November for a major mechanical renovation. It is anticipated to reopen midDecember 2017. Please continue to check in with the Guest Services staff for updates.

UPCOMING TRIPS Clyfford Still Museum - Denver, CO #354200-01 Wednesday, Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. $25 - Transportation and tour included.

Bring money for lunch. Exertion Level 3.

Considered by some to be one of the most important painters of the 20th century, Clyfford Still (1904–1980) was among the first generation of Abstract Expressionist artists who developed a new and powerful approach to painting in the years immediately following World War II. The Clyfford Still Museum opened in 2011 and is the newest addition to Denver’s burgeoning Cultural Arts District located adjacent to the Denver Art Museum in the city’s Civic Center Cultural Complex.

The two-story, 28,500-square-foot building was designed by Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture specifically to display Still’s work.

The museum allows visitors the unique experience to understand the legacy of Clyfford Still, an artist whose life was shrouded in mystery and the bulk of whose work has been hidden from public view for more than 30 years.

Brown Palace High Tea and Tour Denver, CO #354300-01 Wednesday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $60 - Transportation, Tea and Tour included. Exertion Level 3.

Celebrating 125 years of excellence, the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa has been open every day since Aug. 12, 1892. It is one of the most beloved hotels in the world. Many changes have taken place over the years, but one thing remains constant: the grandeur and grace of one of the Denver’s most elegant hotels.

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

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

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Temporary Pool Closure at Golden Community Center

he Golden Community Center (GCC) Aquatics Area is currently closed for a major renovation of the mechanical room. The closure began in late October and is expected to re-open in mid-December.

Although most GCC users will not see a noticeable difference at the end of the project, the replacement of the filtration and water treatment systems ensures clean water for the various pools, and will prevent extended closures of the pools in the future due to mechanical failures. The company performing the replacement project completed a similar task for the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

If you only use the aquatics area of the GCC, you can choose to utilize the other parts of the center including the indoor track area, cardiovascular machines, and free weight area. Otherwise, full-pay members can put your membership on hold during the time of the project and monthly-pay members can select to have payments suspended for that period of time. For questions or more information, contact Kim Walter at 303-884-8127 or kwalter@cityofgolden.net.

SHELTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2018-2019 KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE Thursday, Nov. 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

420 Crawford Street, Golden

Kindergarten Open House at Shelton Elementary

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alling all future kindergarten students… Shelton Elementary welcomes the Class of 2031 (yikes!) for an open house to see the school and meet the staff. After a brief introduction from the Principal and kindergarten teachers, parents can ask questions and get all of the information they need to get started in the school process. Families will then be taken on staff-guided tours of the school and get the chance to see the kindergarten classrooms. Call Shelton for more information at 303-982-5686.

COYOTE CLASSIC A SUCCESS

Shelton Elementary held their 8th Annual Coyote Classic 5k and 1-mile Fun Run in early October. This year’s event drew over 350 participants - the largest so far - and raised over $14,000 for the school’s health & wellness and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) programs.

Mayor Marjorie Sloan was on hand to welcome everyone, including Shelton students Wyatt Rusin (left) and Georgie Harenberg (right). Shelton thanks all of the participants and local businesses who sponsored this fun, healthy and family-oriented community event.

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Your Passport to Shopping Small in Golden

hop and dine in Golden on Small Business Saturday (SBS) on Nov. 25! Be sure to stop by Visit Golden’s Shop Small Welcome Station from 10 a.m. – noon to pick up a Shop Small tote bag, sip a hot drink and enjoy the festivities before experiencing all of Golden’s five shopping areas. The welcome station will be located on the East side of the Golden Visitors Center and will be marked by balloons.

NEW JINGLE AROUND GOLDEN PASSPORT This year, we’re introducing the Jingle Around Golden Passport program that will run from Small Business Saturday (Nov. 25) to Dec. 31, 2017. Golden’s SBS Welcome Station will be the first opportunity to pick up the passport. After that, they will be available for pick-up at the Golden Visitors Center from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31.

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Here’s how the passport program works: • The goal is to get stamps to cover all five spaces on the passport. You’ll get one free stamp from Visit Golden; then fill the remaining four spaces by Dec. 31.

• Shop, dine or stay at a participating Jingle around Golden business and spend at least $5 or more to get a stamp from that business.

• Stamps must come from four different businesses; repeat businesses will not be counted.

• Once complete, fill out the contact information section on the passport and drop it off at the Golden Visitors Center for the chance to win a $100 gift card to a Golden business of your choosing.

Five $100 winners will be drawn the first week of January. For details on SBS and the Passport program, check out www.visitgolden.com.

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ull out your pointy ears and shoes and Elf attire encouraged kick-off the holiday season in downtown Golden but with the Be a Tool 5K Elf Run optional on Register Small Businessat Saturday, Nov. 25. beatool.org This event will take runners and walkers of all ages through Golden and along Clear Creek. Elf costumes strongly encouraged!

The 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. under the Welcome to Golden Arch with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. Runners will finish on 13th Street where they can enjoy a free pancake breakfast.

Race participants will also receive a reusable goodie bag with discount

10:00 a.m. - Noon Welcome Station & Jingle Around Golden Passport pick-up More info at visitgolden.com coupons to Golden businesses and an event t-shirt. The first 200 registrants will also receive a free elf hat.

Register at www.beatool.org. Adults are $35 and youth (under 12) are $15 for the 5K Run through Nov. 25. Walk up registration for the 5K Run will be $39.

Proceeds from the event benefit Golden’s Neighborhood Rehab Project

(NRP), a 501(c)3 organization. NRP is a city-wide movement that works to help homeowners within Golden address their warm, dry, safe and quality of life household needs through empowering volunteers and purchasing materials to meet those needs. For more information about NRP or the 5K Run, visit www.beatool.org.

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A Museum Exhibit You’re Actually Allowed to Touch

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hile the mountains were rich in gold and silver, Golden benefited from abundant coal and clay deposits. The new interactive Touch Gallery at Golden History Museum (GHM), set to open in 2018, will celebrate the City’s clay mining and industrial heritage in the area of brickmaking.

In 1866, a newspaper correspondent had this to say about Golden: Golden City enjoys the distinction of being the capital of Colorado Territory…The population is not more than three or four hundred, and the place has a quiet and rather forlorn appearance at present. It possesses, nevertheless, several substantial stores, a schoolhouse, two flour mills and a manufactory of fire-brick.

From this time forward, it will rise in importance.

The newspaper article was spot on. By 1867, Golden City was the manufacturing center of the Colorado Territory. Coal and clay mines provided the raw materials for pottery, brick and tile factories.

Newly made bricks emerge from the kiln at the Lakewood Brick & Tile The new Touch Gallery breaks down into three key areas:

Company. Golden History Museum, City of Golden Collection.

wonderful panoramas that show all of the employees. GHM also recently unpacked a box of papers which belonged to The play area (about 120 sq. ft.) features Imagination Golden’s preeminent clay dealer, George W. Parfet.

Playground foam blocks, designed by U. S. architect David Rockwell. The 55-piece set of moveable big blocks will MEDIA COMPONENT encourage child-directed, unstructured free play and creative Lakewood Brick & Tile Company is still manufacturing bricks thought. The design team is already hatching ideas to create from clay mined in Golden. Today the company is capable some in-gallery interactives that fully utilize the blocks and of producing over one million bricks a month in a plant that riff on notions about Golden’s built environment. opened around 1920. The process takes about one week from start to finish. We will feature a fun, original video that walks MARVELOUS ARTIFACTS visitors through the steps of this early Golden industry.

An early Golden City Pottery & Fire Brick Works crock and Give me a call if you have a fond memory to share about several rare bricks from the Cambria Brick & Tile Company will be on view. We’re also studying a number of old photographs Golden’s brickmaking heritage.

Mark Dodge, Curator of the Golden Fire Brick Company, including a couple of

PLAY AND INTERACTIVES

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

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

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Olde Golden Christmas 30th Anniversary

riday, Dec. 1 marks the 30th Annual Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight Walk and this year promises to be a spectacular holiday celebration! Dress festive and dress for the weather!

Gather at 6 p.m. outside the Foothills Art Center at 15th and Arapahoe streets for caroling. The Golden Lions Club will be serving hot beverages before and after the walk and glow sticks and candles will be available for purchase at the top of the hill from the Golden Chamber of Commerce. The walk starts promptly at 6:30 p.m., followed by a celebration on the Holiday Stage in front of the Golden Visitors Center, 1010 Washington Ave. After the traditional lighting of the Clear Creek lights by Mayor Marjorie Sloan, there will be a special celebratory moment with a small fireworks display from the rooftop of the Golden Hotel. Santa and his reindeer will be making a visit to “Holiday Square” also known as the Visitor Center Parking lot on 10th Street, west of Washington Avenue. Stop by for more holiday fun and magic, with the Golden High 24th Street Singers who will perform at 7:10 p.m.

For a complete listing of all the holiday offerings and activities throughout the month of December, pick up a copy of the official “Guide to Golden’s Celebration of the Holidays” at the Golden Visitors Center.

CANDLELIGHT WALK ACTIVITIES DEC. 1 Golden History Museum and History Park Stroll through the Golden History Center and take a holiday-themed selfie in the newest exhibit, “Epic Events,” while listening to holiday music. Visit Clear Creek History Park and explore the inside of the Pearce/Helps Cabin, watch live blacksmithing, and enjoy music and singing.

The Golden Library Cookies and Hot Cider, Crafts from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Golden Visitors Center Purchase the 2017 Leadership Golden traditional Holiday ornament, designed by artist Judi Leidel.

Get your ornament signed by the artist.

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