Golden Informer - November 2018

GoldenInformer NOVEMBER 2018

2018 Golden City Council

Marjorie Sloan Mayor

Saoirse Charis-Graves District One

Rob Reed Ward One

Paul Haseman Ward Two

Casey Brown District Two

Jim Dale Ward Three

Laura Weinberg Ward Four

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

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

303-431-9891 E-mail: rreed @cityofgolden.net

303-513-2310 E-mail: phaseman @cityofgolden.net

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

303-916-0810 E-mail: jdale @cityofgolden.net

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

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

IN T H IS ISS U E

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

Please write to: City of Golden 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 Attn: Karlyn Tilley Call 303-384-8132 or e-mail ktilley@cityofgolden.net.

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5-7 Golden's Time Capsule:

Golden Fire Chief Retires

Connection to the Past and Future

8 S pecial Guest Visits

13 F all Yard

Our First Responders

Waste Collection

8 H oliday Fire Safety Reminders 17 H oliday Tree Sale 12 N ew Fingerprinting Process and What You Need to Know 17 Foss Storefront Returns to Downtown 19 Golden Candlelight Walk

18 Small Business

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Saturday Events

City of Golden Department Managers

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ.

Development

Monica Mendoza City Clerk

Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

Fire Chief

Jeff Hansen Finance

Teresa Reilly Human Resources

Karlyn Tilley Communications

Jiles McCoy Innovation and Technology

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items Make Your Voice Heard – VOTE! Election Day is Nov. 6. This election is mail ballot, conducted

by Jefferson County. Ballots were mailed out to all registered voters in Golden the week of Oct. 15. If you did not receive a ballot, you may go to the Jefferson County Elections Department, 3500 Illinois St., Suite 1100, to register and vote, or if you think you are registered, find out why you did not receive a ballot. You can also find information at www.GoVoteColorado.com.

There are numerous locations for ballot drop off in Jefferson County, if you don’t want to mail yours. 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 after the final count is in on Election night.

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elow is Golden City Council's monthly

calendar. Meetings are held on Thursdays and begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St.,

New Workforce Development Page

unless otherwise noted.

The City of Golden is helping to make job-finding resources more available. Whether you are looking for a job or looking for people to hire, you can now find a list of services on the Workforce Development page on the City website: www.cityofgolden.net/ work/workforce-development/.

The City’s Economic Development Commission (EDComm) recognizes that the need for a readily available workforce with skills commensurate with business needs, is the biggest challenge facing many businesses big and small. Matching individual worker skills with industry needs is also a benefit to our residents.

For job seekers from teens to adults, the Workforce Development page offers links to career services like resume writing, interview techniques, employment websites, job fairs, and internship and apprenticeship programs. Employers will find links to talent development programs, recruitment assistance, and employment tax credits. Program providers include Golden High School, JeffCo Schools, JeffCo Workforce Center, CareerWise, Connecting Colorado, and the JeffCo Business Resource Center. Check back frequently for updates and news.

Nov. 1 Regular meeting

Nov. 15 Regular 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 Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 for Thanksgiving. Offices will return to regular business hours on Monday, Nov. 26.

The Golden Community Center will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, Nov. 23.

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COUNCILOR’S MESSAGE

By Councilor

Paul Haseman

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Strength in Numbers

n September, I, along with 450 of my closest Golden friends, came dressed for success in jeans and t-shirts to undertake our annual adventure in the “Be a Tool” Neighborhood Rehab Project. A willing heart and enthusiasm were the only qualifications. I was overdressed wearing a well-worn tool belt, but kept it strapped on for the day anyway. And what a day it was – did I mention enthusiasm? A lot of that. Thanks to the many, many who participated, and later pulled splinters and massaged sore muscles with the satisfaction of knowing they made a difference in Golden. The 450 volunteers was a big number – in fact, the biggest number ever.

So, looking around beforehand at the veritable sea of rehab volunteers ready to get started, an epiphany arose in my mind – it startled me as you need to be wary of these moments of sudden insight. Persevering, I examined the epiphany and came away satisfied once again that Golden is a great place to live. Sure, we all think Golden a great place to live so what’s this sudden insight? Well, we often hear, almost like a recorded message, the need to preserve the small-town heritage of Golden, and we should. We all enjoy the spirit of the “Welcome to Golden” sign “Where the West Lives.” To this end, Goldenites look to the City Council to preserve the historic buildings and the small-town character so dear to us all.

But the epiphany made clear that it is not the welcome arch and the historic buildings that comprise the character of Golden – it’s the people. It’s us. We are the character of Golden. When 450 Goldenites crowd a parking lot to get ready to help rehab the homes of less fortunate neighbors, it shows character. When forty high school students, on a beautiful Saturday, pick up a hammer for the first time in the aid of others – that’s character. When the School of Mines Swim Team turns out to help, that’s character. When Rotary and Lions turn out, that’s character. When volunteers assist at the Welcome Center, the Golden History Museum and the Foothills Art Center every day, that’s character. When countless Golden volunteers step forward in so many ways in our city, it shows the true character of Golden.

The City Council can and does take its responsibility seriously in maintaining the character of Golden, but I’m pleased to mention that so many of us also share in that responsibility each time we make Golden better. And we depend on each other to keep it up! Good for Golden; good for all of us.

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Liberty Bell and time capsule dedication ceremony in 1968.

Jerry Morgan and his neighbor of 53 years, Lyle Courtesy of Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection. Shanks, are the two living Jaycees who will get to see the 2018 event.

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80-year old Jerry Morgan

Connecting History

orn in 1938, Jerry Morgan grew up in Golden and has witnessed 80 years of the city’s history. “I’ve been through at least twothirds of the states and a lot of wonderful places but there’s no place I’d rather be than right here in Golden, Colorado,” said Jerry. At the age of 30, he was part of the crew who organized the unearthing of the first Golden time capsule, buried in 1918.

His name is among those that adorn the plaque above the second time capsule, scheduled to be opened this November.

“It says I’m the chairman of the project,” laughed Jerry. “I don’t remember that.” Jerry does remember the importance of the date, honoring the veterans, the fallen soldiers, and those who were in Golden to celebrate the end of the war on Nov. 11, 1918.

Golden residents expressed their excitement for the end of WWI by ringing a large bell normally used to alert the fire department. They rang the bell continuously for about 13 hours until it finally cracked. It became known as Golden’s Liberty Bell.

Nov. 11, 1968 marked 50 years since the end of WWI, and Golden opened the first time capsule. “I was just so proud of the people that showed up and that participated, particularly the older citizens who were there that remembered ringing that bell until it cracked.”

Now Jerry is the “older citizen” who will be present to see his 1968 time capsule revealed. He jokes, “We kept thinking, there’s got to be something better than this to put in the time capsule.”

Jerry remembers a few of the items, including copies of the Transcript, notes from schoolchildren, coins, and a letter to the future. “I had Conrad Gardner write that letter because he was an attorney and a good writer and I am not.” Jerry adds, “I’m looking forward to reading that letter. That is probably one of the prizes within the capsule.”

Jerry’s connection to WWI is much stronger than it is for many of us today. Not only did he know people who lived through it, he also remembers the fear and heavy presence of war in 1968. “Back in those days we were still under the draft so every community in the United States… every family was involved in

war. You never knew when you were going to get that call.” Jerry feels that people today have lost the foundations upon which our country was built. “The home has changed so much. You know, you used to sit around the TV on Sunday nights and watch a few shows as a family. Now everybody sits around and looks at their cell phones.” On the up side, he admits that people who are more futuristic than himself have made great advancements in our world. “Bright young people are being born all the time and they see things a little differently as they have in every generation.”

He uses the Washington Avenue bridge as an example. “When they put in that bridge over Clear Creek I thought, that's sure a dumb thing to do. Spend all that money on this? Now, that is such a tourist attraction, there’s no end to it. So there are really good things that come out of what some of us old stogies might think is not so good.”

Given the opportunity to speak to his grandchildren and great grandchildren who will hopefully be part of the next ceremony in 2068, Jerry urged future generations to hold onto the past as they forge into the future. “Dig in. Learn the history of the country and of your family… learn everything that you can. Look at what was good and what was bad and hold onto that good.”

In reflecting on the current state of our country, Jerry also said he hopes people will always stand up for what they believe.

“It takes effort. It takes a lot of courage to go against the grain when the population starts switching and going in a different direction, to say no – that’s not right. Can you stand up and say no? There are times I wish I’d said no to something and I didn’t.”

Jerry did have one futuristic thought back in the day. “One of the things I thought in watching that ceremony in 1968, I said gee, I’ll be 80 years old when it comes around again. Will I still be here?” Fortunately for all of us, he is. He serves as a bridge from 1918 to 1968 to 2018. “I appreciate this opportunity.” He added with a laugh and a smile, “I’m sure I’m not the best spokesman for my time period, but I’m one of the few left.”

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TIME CAPSULE UNVEILING ON NOV. 11

n Veteran’s Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, the City of Golden and Golden History Museum & Park will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with a day of celebration, programs, and free admission.

The 1968 time capsule that has been buried in the sidewalk next to Golden’s Liberty Bell in front of City Hall for the past 50 years, will be opened and its contents unveiled for the public to see at the Golden History Museum, 923 10th St. You will also have the opportunity to suggest items for the new time capsule and write a letter to the future.

The time capsule tradition began in 1918 when Golden residents buried the first one in honor of the end of WWI and asked that the people of 1968 open it. The next generation dutifully opened the capsule and buried another for us to celebrate and experience in 2018.

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Letter to the People of 2068

pon reading the words left for us from 1968 (see p. 7), it is clear the adage is true: the more things change, the more they stay the same. The issues 50 years ago were war, politics, environment, dissent and division among the masses, and transportation to name a few. While the specifics that define us now were not even imagined back then, it also shows us we are not all that different from our predecessors.

The civil revolt of 1968 never really stopped – it just moved into a virtual world, which is accessed via small, portable “smart” technology carried by nearly every man, woman and child. In 1968, they talked about throwing stones in protest. Now those stones are online, and we are exposed to a daily barrage of opinions. While we don’t have our jetpacks yet (still waiting!) we do have this world-wide informational network, the Internet, that has taken over almost every aspect of our lives. We have virtual access to nearly everyone in the world, including our current President, who is the first to regularly use what we call “social media” to communicate with the public. Theoretically, everyone now has a voice. These new communication tools have opened the floodgates of information in ways that radio, television and newspapers never could.

As a consequence of the easy access and anonymity that comes with virtual relationships, the civility of public discourse is somewhat lost. It is impossible to disconnect now, which has ironically caused a huge disconnect amongst human beings.

There are concerns about the impacts this has to our mental health and the brains of our children who have been raised never knowing a world without some sort of technology in their hands. Have you, in 2068, learned to balance the urge to stay connected with the need for real human interaction? Have you found a way to slow down the increasingly fast pace of life?

War is not obsolete yet, and is usually ever-present somewhere Courtesty of Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection. in the world. Due to information overload, the average citizen These are both (newspaper clipping on next page) from the 1968 is apathetic to the 24-hour news cycles depicting daily unrest, Colorado Transcript article.

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unless directly impacted. Social media plays a huge factor in politics.

We have a nation deeply divided. It was just under 100 years ago that women were given the right to vote, and about 50 years ago that African Americans got that same right. Yet, minority groups still struggle for equal rights and equal pay. Large protests and movements underscore the struggle for the voices of various races and genders to be heard and respected. Have humans embraced our differences yet? Are the struggles the same or even worse?

In Golden, we have a common goal to preserve the past while reaching to the future. The arch that reads “Howdy Folks! Welcome to Golden” still adorns Washington Avenue as it did 50 years ago, and as we hope it still does in 2068. Golden sits in a beautiful valley with the Rocky Mountains to the west and our mesas to the east, just as it has for more than 150 years. While we are defined and protected by the physical geography of our city, we struggle just like the rest of the Denver metro area with increased density and a lack of affordable housing.

Tourists flock to Golden to see how this old west town continues to evolve. They come for our many special events, unique small businesses, cultural attractions, and countless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Beer brewing giant and Golden native, Coors, still holds its own globally against an explosion of competition from small craft brewers and distillers, even right here in town. Much to the chagrin of many, Colorado was one of the first states to legalize the medical and recreational use of marijuana. The “Hippies” of 1968 would be happy.

The world clashes on environmental issues such as climate change and what many argue is global warming. But no one can agree on how to address the issues, or if they even truly exist. Are you still battling polluted skies and oceans? On the up side, dozens of innovative companies call Golden home, thanks in large part to the vast pool of talent and resources that come from our engineering college, the Colorado School of Mines. Companies move to our city looking to produce solutions to alternative fuel sources, better transportation options, and a host of ways to hopefully leave the world better than we found it.

Our city government also works hard to use technology for positive purposes, such as increased community engagement and to give people access to a true conversation with City Council and staff to share opinions, thoughts and ideas. We are proud of our reputation as a forward-thinking community that also holds dear our traditions and history, in an effort to make Golden a great place to live, work and play.

One thing that will likely never change is our curiosity about the future. What are your struggles? What is daily life like in Golden in 2068?

Did you ever get those jetpacks? Some will still be around to see this letter unearthed, remembering when it went into the ground. For the rest of us, we must use our imaginations. Imagination, after all, is what makes us human and allows us to plow through our problems of today and hope for a better tomorrow. Meantime, may we forgive ourselves and others for the errors of our day, as your generation lives with the consequences of our mistakes and the advantages of our evolution.

Authors: Karlyn Tilley Margolis, Clarissa Cutrell & Mark Dodge November 2018

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Golden Rescuers Get Special Thank You

olden rescue crews recently got a very special visit from a woman who was the focus of one of the most difficult, harrowing, and emotional rescue efforts to date.

On April 5, 2017, a woman visiting from Germany and another climber were headed up North Table Mountain to go rock climbing, when a 1,500 pound boulder fell and trapped her underneath. Golden Fire, Golden Police, and AMR ambulance crews formed a team to get to the victim in wet, slippery snow conditions.

The patient, Anna, was in critical condition and every second counted. Mutual aid came from West Metro Fire, Fairmount Fire, Littleton Fire, Flight for Life, School of Mines, and Alpine Rescue teams. Technical rescue equipment, air bags and other extrication equipment were hiked up the mountain to help save Anna. After a very deliberate and careful process, she was successfully removed and put into a rope rescue uphaul to the top of the mountain, where a helicopter was waiting for her.

Anna lost her left leg and went through nearly a full year of recovery from her injuries. But she is now back on mountains in Europe and part of a para-climbing team. She is studying to get her PhD in Science. She is making plans and traveling with her boyfriend, Nick. She is living a great life.

As she addressed all of the rescue crews, she told them, “You saved my life. I have a really normal life thanks to all of you. You can all be very proud of yourselves.” For a bunch of typically stoic men and women who save lives every day, this visit was surprisingly emotional. It is very rare for rescuers to find out how the patients turned out in the end.

The appreciation certainly went both ways.

In a letter after the meeting, Anna reflected, “I’m still thinking of the day I had the chance to meet all of you and I will never forget it. I was so touched by all the kindness and warmth. Hearing about my accident evoked a lot of emotions, but that is a part of healing. It gave me the opportunity to deal with it and to accept it as my own story. I felt lighter, a couple of days after we met.”

Turkey Fryer Safety Tips

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eports of fires and burns related before cooking in hot oil. This will not attempt to extinguish the fire with with turkey fryer use are increasing help prevent splashing of oil when water. the turkey or other meat is added. If • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions throughout the United States. Fires you receive a burn, immediately run it to determine the proper amount of oil start when the oil reaches excess under cool water for 15 minutes. to add. If those are not available: temperatures or oil contacts the open - Place turkey in the pot flame of the fryer. The splashing of hot • Keep the fryer in full view while the burner is on.

- Fill the pot with water until the oil causes burns. It is very important turkey is completely covered. that consumers closely monitor the • Use the fryer outdoors away from buildings and any other material that Remove and dry the turkey. temperature of the oil. If any smoke is can burn.

- Mark the water level (you can use a noticed coming from the pot of oil, turn • Never use turkey fryers on a wooden permanent marker), dump the water the burner off immediately. deck or in a garage. out and dry the pot. Fill the pot with When using a turkey fryer, the Golden • Raise and lower food slowly to reduce oil to the marked level.

Fire Department recommends: splatter and avoid burns.

- Oil level will vary with the size of the • Thoroughly thaw and dry all meats • If a fire occurs, immediately call 911. Do turkey you are frying.

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Fire Chief Hanging Up His Hat

Capt. Steven Bales presented his father with a Fire Chief hat statue on his last day with Golden Fire.

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ire Chief John Bales officially retired from the Golden Fire Department in October. To say he gave his life to the job is an understatement. October marked his 50th year in the fire service and although he likely could have kept going, he decided it was a good milestone on which to end his career.

You could say Chief Bales was born into the fire service.

John’s father, Maurice “Bud” Bales, became the fire chief of the Wichita Fire Reserves in Kansas in 1950, the same year that John arrived into this world. He started his fire career with that same department on Oct. 9, 1968 at the age of 18 years old, running calls with his dad.

In 1974, John and his new bride Pat moved to Colorado after coming here on vacation and falling in love with the state.

He was a firefighter for the City of Thornton and moved up the ranks during his 15 years with that department. He then went on to serve the Cunningham, Genesee and Rocky Flats Fire Departments before coming to Golden in 2000. John came in as a training officer, but just one year later, found himself applying for the job of Chief. “I thought at some point I might go for a Chief position, but I had no intention of doing it so quickly after coming to Golden,” said Chief Bales. “I was asked to step in as interim chief when Mark Wallace took a job in Texas. I guess I did okay as interim, because City Manager Mike Bestor suggested I put in for the job full time. The rest, as they say, is history.”

John says he stayed in the fire service for five decades because he really liked what he did, he liked where he was at, he was able to stay healthy, and most importantly, he had tremendous support from his family. “Once I came to Golden, I never submitted a resume anywhere else,” said John. “I feel like I’m going out on top, and that I left the city even better than when I found it.” Simply stated by Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan, "The life's work of Chief Bales has made a difference."

City Manager Jason Slowinski presented Chief Bales with a Broncos golf bag for his retirement gift from the City. Jason said, “Our community has been made safer, stronger, and better off because of John Bales.”

John Bales with his father in the 1950’s.

John’s legacy continues with his son, Steven, who is a Captain with the Denver Fire Department. In addition to his devoted wife of 45 years, he has two sons, two daughters-inlaw, and three grandchildren who will likely take up a lot of his time in retirement. Although still a KU fan (we will forgive him for that), John is one of the most devoted Denver Broncos fans you will ever meet. He loves the game, and was a certified football official for the Colorado State High School Activities Association for many years.

John’s list of awards and accolades go on and on; and his service to the fire community will go on as well. He is now on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which supports smaller departments that are faced with the death of a firefighter. After all, firefighters never really retire… they just go on to their next call for duty.

Congratulations and the best to you in retirement, John.

The City of Golden will miss you.

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

Nov. 3 Coffee with a Councilor – South Neighborhoods Chat with your District One City Councilor at 10:30 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. 4 Daylight Saving Time Ends Fall Back: set your clocks back one hour. Take this time to replace the batteries in all smoke and CO detectors.

Nov. 6 Election Day Visit www.cityofgolden.net/Elections for details on all Golden-centric election information.

Nov. 11 Veterans Day

Nov. 15 - Dec. 30 at Foothills Art Center

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. 15 to Dec. 30 Holiday Art Market Find unique gifts for the special people on your holiday list. Fine art and crafts for sale from over 100 artists. 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.

Nov. 17 CSM International Day Mines celebrates the presence of more than 70 countries represented on campus.

Come experience exotic sights, melodius sounds, tantalizing frangrances and heavenly tastes. Event starts at 4:30 p.m. at Lockridge Arena, 1651 Elm St. Details at www.mines.edu/isss/iew-schedule.

Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day City Hall administrative offices closed Nov. 22 and 23. Golden Community Center closed Thanksgiving Day only.

Nov. 24 to Dec. 23 A Christmas Carol A hilarious fast-paced adaptation of the holiday classic using only five actors to bring Dickens’ beloved characters to life. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For show times call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

Nov. 24 S mall Business Saturday and Elf Run Dress like an elf and join the 5K walk and run at 8:30 a.m. under the Arch on Washington Avenue.

Pancake breakfast, prizes and fun. Details at www. beatool.org. Then support local merchants for Small Business Saturday. Start at the Welcome Station from 10 a.m. to noon at the Visitor’s Center, 1010 Washington Ave. For more info, go to VisitGolden.com.

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Nov. 24 - Dec. 23 A Christmas Carol

Nov. 4 - 10 Suicide Prevention Week Events at Mines The Mines’ chapter of Alpha Phi Omega has organized a week of events aimed at uniting the Golden community in conversation to work towards overcoming the stigmas related to mental health and to stop suicide. The week will culminate with a community-wide suicide prevention awareness and remembrance walk followed by a mental health wellness fair. Most events are open to the public and all are free to attend, although preregistration is requested for some.

For a complete listing of events, visit www.apo-mupi.org/nsw.

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FREE

Tax Workshops The City of Golden is hosting FREE workshops taught by our professional staff of auditors.

BUILDING USE TAX WORKSHOP

Geared toward individuals who want to learn about building use tax concepts on an in-depth basis.

Nov. 7, 2018................... 8:30 to 10 a.m.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF HOLIDAY EVENTS,

GO TO WWW.VISITGOLDEN.COM Nov. 24 to Dec. 15 Letters to Santa Santa’s elves have a special mailbox at the Golden Visitor’s Center, 1010 Washington Ave. Drop off your letters just in time for the holidays! This magic mailbox has a direct route to the North Pole, so don’t miss your chance.

Nov. 30 Candlelight Walk The Golden tradition continues – bring your candles and your carols and join in the fun on Washington Ave. A night full of activities all along the creek corridor including the official lighting of the lights. More details on p. 19 or visit GoldenChamber.org.

SALES AND USE TAX WORKSHOP

Geared toward individuals who want to learn sales and use tax concepts on an in-depth level.

Dec. 5, 2018.................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

The workshops will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. Although these classes are free, space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

Dec. 1 GHS Holiday Bazaar Over 90 local artists, one-of-a-kind gifts and is free to the community.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Golden High School, 701 24th St. Presented by the Golden High School PTA.

Dec. 1 Golden Choir Concert The Golden Concert Choir will be performing selections from Handel’s Messiah at 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave. Tickets and info at goldenconcertchoir.org.

Dec. 2 JSO Holiday Concert Featuring the Cinderella Overture by Rossini, selections from Peer Gynt, Suites No. 1 and 2 by Edvard Grieg and holiday classics with special guest vocalists La Tanya Hall and Steven Taylor. Two shows, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 39th Ave. Tickets and info at www.jeffsymphony.org.

Saturdays - Dec. 1, 8, 15 Olde Golden Christmas Parades Family fun for all, the parades start at 10:30 am and feature bands, floats and colorful characters that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. The parades start at Washington Avenue and 10th Street and make their way under the Welcome to Golden arch. See p. 19 or visit GoldenChamber.org for more details.

CALENDAR LISTINGS: 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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2018 Fall PAYT Yard Waste Collection Nov. 12 - 16

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or residents who participate in the Pay as You Throw (PAYT) trash and recycling program through Alpine Waste, take note. As part of your services, the City and Alpine offer a free semi-annual fall yard waste collection. This year, it is scheduled for the week of Nov. 12 - 16. Yard waste should be placed at or near where your trash is collected by 7 a.m. on your weekly service day during that week. 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.

FALL YARD WASTE COLLECTION GUIDELINES

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

• M aterial that is not bundled, not in reusable containers or in noncompostable plastic bags will not be picked up.

• B ranches must be less than 4 inches in diameter and bundled with natural • Yard waste will be limited to 3 cubic fiber string, yarn or rope such as cotton yards per resident, which is equivalent • Look for this label on products that can be commercially composted! or sisal. to: - a n area that is approximately - Do not use wire, nylon, 4 feet x 4 feet x 4 feet.; or polyethylene, or other synthetic - 21 compostable 30 gallon bags materials for bundling.

Turn Your Yard Waste into Compost.

ACCEPTED

NOT ACCEPTED THIS YARD WASTE WILL BE RECYCLED!

Grass Clippings

Pine Needles

Leaves

Weeds

Branches

Sawdust & Ground or Chipped Wood

Please do not contaminate this material with any of the following: - NO 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.

For more information, please contact Alpine Waste and Recycling at 303-277-8727, golden@alpinewaste.com, or visit Alpine’s website at http://alpinewaste.com/city-of-golden/.

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Your Part in the Plowing Process

s City crews plow all of Golden’s streets after a snowstorm, we want to remind you that you play an important role in the overall success of the mission. 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.

Also a reminder that it is unlawful to deposit snow from your property onto the street, other than the curb line. Golden is one of the only cities in the metro area that actually plows primary, secondary and residential streets curb-to-curb. The Streets Department appreciates your cooperation and patience as they work 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.

Want to ride along on a snowplow? Get a first-hand look at how it all works! If your’re interested, call Steve Kurtz at 303-3848160 or email skurtz@cityofgolden.net.

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North Washington Project Update

he initial phases of construction for the North Washington Complete Street Project is progressing well and on track to be opened back to traffic

by Dec. 18. Phases 1 and 2 are tentatively expected to open by that date, and include the areas between Iowa and Hwy 93 as well as the area between Iowa Street and 2nd Street. Following these phases the contractor, Concrete Works of Colorado will leave the site for the duration of the holiday season. After the New Year, Concrete Works will return for the final phase between 2nd Street and HWY 58.

Phases 1 and 2 include the very visible surface changes such as the addition of sidewalks and bike lanes, as well as replacement of the asphalt roadway.

They also include the addition of formalized parking in the area of the 711, Cannonball Creek, and Anytime Fitness shopping center, where construction of a retaining wall was also necessary.

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The less obvious upgrades include underground relocations of water mains and the addition of stormwater infrastructure to allow improved drainage along the corridor.

The City of Golden Public Works Department as well as Concrete Works of Colorado appreciates the patience of the traveling public. We understand that

the prolonged detours and less than ideal access within the construction zones are a significant nuisance and we are committed to making it as painless as reasonably possible. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, you are invited to share them on www.GuidingGolden.com or call the project hotline at 303-277-8777.

Going Digital with Your Digits

ingerprinting is going digital, in hopes of making the process easier for you and more efficient for law enforcement agencies. This process is not just for criminals; often, your prints are needed for personal background checks, employment, and various licensing requirements such as Medical Marijuana, Retail Marijuana, and Liquor Licensure.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in response to Senate Bill 17-189, created the Colorado Applicant Background Services (CABS) program. The program went live on Sept.

24 and gives you access to locations across the state.

The company, IdentoGO, is the contractor taking over the fingerprinting process, fully supervised by CBI to ensure all state and federal security guidelines are met.

FINGERPRINTING LOCATION FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY: 4980 Kipling Street, Unit A4, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 For anyone needing non-criminal fingerprints, visit https://uenroll.identogo.com/ or call toll-free 844-539-5539 to schedule an appointment.

You can also visit the CBI website directly at https://www. colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/employment-background-checks.

As a result, the Golden Police Department no longer provides fingerprinting services. Instead, you will want to find the nearest IdentoGO location to you. Fingerprints will be completed electronically using Live Scan technology and transmitted directly to CBI, which stores all fingerprinting records for the state. Processing time and fingerprint rejections will decrease tremendously and will reduce the burden on law enforcement agencies. For the full details on this program, how it works, and all of the links to get you started, visit www.cityofgolden.net/Fingerprinting.

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Golden Community Center activities calendar Skills Taught in November: HoopsterTots Spanish for Preschool Age: 2-3 years Give your child these proven benefits #651603 Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. from learning a second language: better (01) Oct. 30 - Nov. 27 (no class Nov. 20) at reading and writing, better language skills, better listening skills, better at Age: 4-5 years #651603 Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:20 a.m. problem solving, and better memory.

(02) Oct. 30 - Nov. 27 (no class Nov. 20) Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 5/12 #455110 Thursdays, 1 - 1:45 p.m.

Tony Grampsas Gym, 4471 Salvia St. (07) Nov. 29 - Dec. 20 (4 weeks) $49 Resident, $54 Non-Resident $80 Resident, $85 Non-resident More information at rec.cityofgolden.net or skyhawks.com/colorado.

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ADULT/YOUTH SPECIALTY Babysitting Course This course is designed for the pre-teen and helps them to prepare for those first babysitting opportunities.

Age: 11 - 14 years, Min/Max: 5/20 #452410 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

(08) Saturday, Nov. 10 $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident Bring a sack lunch to class.

YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES Other Earths Workshop

CREATIVE ARTS

JumpBunch® Parent/Tot Age: 15 months - 3 years, Min/Max: 4/12 #455710 Wednesdays, 4 - 4:30 p.m.

(08) Oct. 31 - Dec. 12 (no class Nov. 21) $54 Resident, $59 Non-resident

JumpBunch® PreK - 2nd Grade Age: 3 - 7 years, Min/Max: 4/15 #455720 Mondays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

(15) Oct. 29 - Dec. 10 (No class Nov. 18) $60 Resident $65 Non-resident

Kids get to take a deep space journey to some of the exciting new worlds recently My First Abrakadoodle Art Class discovered around distant stars including This class introduces new art experiences the seven exoplanets that scientists to the youngest of doodlers. The focus is believe are similar enough to earth to on exploration! possibly be habitable by humans.

Age: 1½ - 4 years, Min/Max: 7/12 Age: 5 - 12 years, Min/Max: 6/16 #453510 Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. #455211 1 - 5 p.m.

(10) Nov. 28 - Dec. 19 (Early Release Day workshops) $66 Resident, $71 Non-resident Friday, Nov. 2 $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident

Mud Makers

Together, parents and preschoolers will explore and experiment with shaping and forming, rolling and pinching as they create with clay.

Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 4/6 #453600 Tuesdays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

(06) Nov. 6 - Dec. 4 (no class Nov. 20) $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident

Sailing the Solar System Thanksgiving Week Combo Camp

Set sail on an amazing journey through our cosmic neighborhood. This camp will take kids on a hands-on and minds-on adventure through the Solar System.

Age: 5 - 10 years, Min/Max: 5/12 #455209 Nov. 19, 20, 21, 23 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Clay Creations - No class Nov. 22 (01) 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (half-day) This class will give the younger SuperTots $130 Resident, $135 Non-resident At the development ages of 2 to 5 years generation an opportunity to experience (02) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (full-day) kids are hard-wired to learn through the tactile qualities of clay, learning $195 Resident, $200 fNon-resident play. SuperTots understands the nature pinch, coil and slab techniques.

Age: 6 - 12 years, Min/Max: 4/8 of kids and has created a curriculum NOTE: The half-day & full-day sessions #453602 Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. that utilizes their motivations to develop take place concurrently in the same (11) Nov. 8 - Dec. 6 (no class Nov. 22) athletic skills and fitness through a classroom for the length of the halfseries of fun but beneficial games. $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident day session.

#455720 Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

(16) Nov. 1 - Dec 13 (no class Nov. 22) $60 Resident, $65 Non-resident

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

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Social, Economic & Environmental Issues HELP DEFINE SUSTAINABILITY IN GOLDEN

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Stay Warm with Heating Rebates

undle up with up to $1,900 in rebates that help keep your home warm this winter. Xcel Energy is offering rebates on high-efficiency furnaces, insulation upgrades, and water heaters. The same things that keep you warm and comfortable this winter can keep cash in your pockets for winters to come. To learn more and find a participating contractor, visit www.xcelenergy.com/staywarm.

In the ten years since the City of Golden launched its Sustainability Program, we have made a lot of progress towards our goals. It’s time to renew our community’s commitment to sustainability, and we want your input!

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey at GuidingGolden.com/sustainability-goals.

Your answers will be used to craft new goals and projects.

We value your input. For more information, email goldensustainabilty@cityofgolden.net or call 303-384-8117.

An engaging and effective Community Conversation event was held on Sept. 17, with over 150 people in attendance. Thank you to those who participated and provided comments and feedback on our goals. Your participation allowed the Community Sustainability Advisory Board to capture valuable input and ideas about the future of sustainability in Golden.

America Recycles Day Nov. 15 America Recycles Day is Thursday, Nov. 15! This is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States.

Fun fact: Last month Golden recycled 168,700 lbs. of materials, saving 1,642 trees and keeping 20 truckloads of trash out of the landfill. Learn how to get involved with America Recycles Day and take the #BeRecycled pledge by visiting AmericaRecyclesDay.org. Learn more about Golden's solid waste & recycling programs and City sponsored events at www.cityofgolden.net/sustainability. Look for the link to sustainability programs and initiatives at the top of the page.

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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. 2 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

TRIPS FOR NOVEMBER Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum #354200-01 Thursday, Nov. 8, 9:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. $20 - Transportation and tour included. Bring money for lunch. Exertion Level 3.

Transferred from the United States Air Force to a group of volunteers in 1994, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is located in Hangar #1 of the former Lowry Air Force Base in eastern Denver. Today, the museum boasts more than 182,000 square feet of hangar space full of iconic aircraft, space vehicles, artifacts, military uniforms and much more.

Golden Book Club This group meets in the Front Porch the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

November: Lincoln in the Bardo

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

Holiday Closure Dates The Front Porch will be closed on the following dates in observance of the holidays: • Thursday, Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving • Friday, Nov. 23 - Thanksgiving Friday

Christian Dior with models, about 1955. Photo André Gandner. © Clémence Gandner. Courtesy: https://denverartmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum - Dior: From Paris to the World #354300-01 Thursday, Nov. 29, 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30 - Transportation and exhibit admission included.

Bring money for lunch. Exertion Level 3.

Dior: From Paris to the World surveys 70 years of the House of Dior’s enduring legacy and its global influence. A selection of over 200 objects, including couture dresses, accessories, jewelry, photographs, drawings, runway videos, and other archival material. The exhibition will trace the history of the iconic haute couture fashion house, its founder, Christian Dior, and the subsequent artistic directors who carried Dior’s vision into the 21st century.

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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Foss is Back in Downtown Golden

(Above) The Foss Company building is open, and will hold its offiical grand opening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 10.

(Right) Owner Pat Foss (second to left) hand picked Store Manager Brendan Russell, Asst. Manager Eric Schapiro and Sales Clerk Dave Somsky for their expertise with wines and spirits.

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he Foss name has been synonymous with Golden since 1913, when Foss Drug Store first opened. Frederick “Heinie” Foss took it over from his parents and planned to pass it on to his children. Unfortunately, Foss Drug closed its doors for good in 2007 but the family maintained ownership of the building.

“Since I was three years old, my dad tried to prepare me to take over the drug store and I would never do it,” said Heinie’s son Pat Foss. “I was not going to be a retail guy, and I was not going to do business in Golden.”

A bit of a rebel, Pat left Golden after high school. He trained thoroughbred horses and worked in construction for most of his adult life. But in his dad’s last few years of life, he came back to Golden to spend time with family. Pat quickly realized his dad’s passion went well beyond the drug store; it encompassed all of Golden, as evidenced by the words

Heinie insisted be put on his gravestone: He loved Golden. “He always encouraged me to try to look after Golden and do things for the city. That’s what he felt his job was and he loved it so much.”

This time around, Pat fell in love with Golden. The man who swore he would never get into retail, is now doing just that by bringing the Foss building into the new generation. Pat explains, “When the drug store closed I got really involved in downtown, and I didn’t mean to. And then when the liquor store closed I thought I wanted to save the liquor license for posterity.” Liquor has been legally sold in that same location for 104 straight years, even through prohibition because it was a pharmacy and could prescribe it. It’s arguably one of the longest running liquor licenses in the country. But Pat found out that in order to keep the license, he had to open a store. “So here we are.”

Introducing the new Foss Company.

Pat used his construction skills to completely reinvent the space, which now houses a bottle shop that features Golden-based brews, wines and spirits… along with many other top shelf products.

The Foss Company has a convenient corridor that leads customers from the free parking in the back of the store right onto Washington Avenue. Also housed in the building is the Old Barrel Tea Company that sells loose-leaf teas, and a home furnishings store called Southern Charm.

Henceforth, the Foss name lives on, as do the guiding principles set by Pat’s father and grandfather. “Dad always told me son, it doesn’t matter what you do. But you’ll always be in the people business.”

It’s a philosophy that has served the Foss family well. Now Pat is the one working to convince the next generation to keep it going. “Dad’s looking down and really enjoying this right now.”

Buy Your Tree from the Optimists and Support Local Projects

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pruce up your holiday décor with a real tree from the Optimists Club!

The Golden Optimists will start selling trees on Saturday, Nov. 24 in the parking lot next to US Bank at 19th and Jackson Streets. Bring the family to choose from a variety of sizes and types, and find a tree that fits your budget. While prices for the trees may seem higher this year

because wholesale costs for trees have increased, don’t forget that all proceeds support local Optimist projects such as the Golden High School Forensics Team, the Optimist’s bicycle recycle program, providing school supplies for several schools, and assistance to local food banks. Profits from the tree sales are shared with a local Boy Scout Troop who

helps to set up the lot, greet customers, trim and load trees onto vehicles, and re-stock the stands and with local Girl Scout Troops who decorate wreaths for sale. When the holidays are over, you will have the opportunity to recycle your tree, which is turned into mulch to be used by the community in their gardens.

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Elves Racing and Shoppers Shopping in Golden

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ick-off the holiday season in Golden on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24 in historic downtown Golden with the 5th Annual Be a Tool 5K Elf Run. This event will take runners and walkers of all ages in elf costumes through Golden and along Clear Creek.

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 breakfast. Race participants will also receive a reusable goodie bag with discount 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. 20. Walk-up registration for the 5K Run will be $39 for adults and $15 for kids.

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After the race, stick around for shopping and dining in Golden to support our local small businesses. 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. Learn more at www.visitgolden.com.

Proceeds from the 5K 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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Light the Lights Contest

ow would your child like to be the lucky winner who gets to throw the giant switch and turn on all the holiday lights along the creek? Stop by the Credit Union of Colorado, the official “Light the Lights” contest sponsor, fill out an entry form, and your little one may get to stand with Mayor Marjorie Sloan as she officially declares the start of the Olde Golden Christmas season!

This contest is for kids ages 5 to 12 with a Golden mailing address.

Credit Union of Colorado 1800 Jackson Street 303-832-4816 Contest runs Nov. 1 to Nov. 26.

Open to all children ages 5 to 12

CANDLELIGHT WALK ACTIVITIES 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus - Get your photo taken with Santa before the walk begins at The Dove Inn, 711 14th Street, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Candlelight Walk

7 to 9 p.m.

Visit the Golden History Museum after the walk and take a selfie in the Epic Events exhibit, or stroll through the Clear Creek History Park to warm up by the wood stove in the Historic Pearce Cabin. Sample roasted chestnuts, while listening to music, singing and dancing in the hay barn provided by Virtuosity Dance Centre.

5:30 to 8 p.m.

The Golden Library participates in the Candlelight Walk with cookies, cider and a children’s craft. Golden Library, 1019 10th St.

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Holiday Cheer The Olde Golden Way!

n Nov. 30, experience the smiles of thousands of people lit only by candles as they make their way down Washington Avenue for the annual Candlelight Walk. Mark your calendars now! According to tradition, the Candlelight Walk takes place on the first Friday after Thanksgiving, and this year that falls on Friday, Nov. 30.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for photos before the walk at the Dove Inn, 711 14th St. Gather at 6 p.m. at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. The walk begins at 6:30 p.m. down to the Visitors Center for a holiday show, the countdown to the lighting of the lights by Mayor Marjorie Sloan, and a short fireworks display from the roof of the Golden Hotel. Enjoy the lights that will shine all along Washington Avenue and Clear Creek, along with various activities for everyone to enjoy.

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The Winter Celestial Sights - Get an up close view of the winter night sky with naturalist Mike Dempsey from Jeffco Open Space and a powerful telescope.

The telescope will be located outside the Visitors Center.

For a complete list of all the offerings, check out the Visit Golden website, www.VisitGolden.com, the Golden Chamber website, www.GoldenChamber.org or stop by the Golden Visitors Center and pick up a copy of the Olde Golden Christmas holiday brochure.

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY NOV. 24 SUPPORT LOCAL GOLDEN BUSINESSES Shop Small in Golden all day!

Welcome Station at the Visitors Center From 10 a.m. to Noon Get your Shop Small tote bags and enjoy refreshments.

Elf attire encouraged • Register at beatool.org