Golden Informer - November 2019 by City of Golden

GoldenInformer NOVEMBER 2019

On the Lookout for

GOLDEN WILDLIFE

The Season for Self-Care

2019 Golden City Council

Marjorie Sloan Mayor

Saoirse Charis-Graves District One

Rob Reed Ward One

Paul Haseman Ward Two

Casey Brown Mayor Pro Tem District Two

Jim Dale Ward Three

Laura Weinberg Ward Four

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Golden Informer is produced and published monthly by the Golden City Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

IN T H IS ISS U E Taken on North Table Mountain directly above Golden. Photo copywrite Andrew Terrill (AndrewTerrillPhotography.com)

5 Mines Builds Winning Solar Home 5 Give Wildlife a Brake 6 Your Opinion Counts 7 Fall Ward Waste Collection 18 Small Business 8 W here Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smoke, Saturday

15 The Gift of Self-Care 17 G olden Optimists Tree Sale

17 G olden Backpack

Program Celebrates 10 years

There are Firefighters

8 U tility Bill Rate Recommendations 9 H oliday Safety 18-19 Mark Your Calendars: 9 Plowing Through Winter Holiday Celebrations in Golden 12 Celebrating Diversity 13 Sustainability Efforts City of Golden Department Managers

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Carly Lorentz Deputy City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ. Development

Monica Mendoza City Clerk

Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

Alicia Welch Fire Chief

Jeff Hansen Finance

Teresa Reilly Human Resources

Karlyn Tilley Communications

Jiles McCoy Innovation and Technology

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items Don’t Forget to Vote Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. This is a mail ballot election. Ballots were mailed out to all registered voters in Golden in mid-October. If you did not receive your ballot, you can go to the Jefferson County Elections Department, 3500 Illinois St., Suite 1100, to register and vote, or find out why you did not receive your ballot. There is more information at www.GoVoteColorado.com. If you’re waiting until the last few days to vote, you’ll need to drop off your ballot rather than mail it. There is a 24-hour Ballot Drop Box located at Golden City Hall, 911 10th St. You may drop your ballot in the Drop Box until 7 p.m. on Election Day. Visit http://jeffco.us/ elections/results/ for Election results or www.cityofgolden.net/elections after the final count is in on Election night.

Your Child Can Light the Lights! At the end of the Candlelight Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 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 light up with thousands of holiday lights! Children eligible to enter the drawing must live in a Golden zip code and be between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. The “Light the Lights” with Mayor Marjorie Sloan is sponsored by Credit Union of Colorado. Drop by the branch at 1800 Jackson St. during regular business hours from Nov. 1 - 30 and put your child’s name in the drawing. The winner will be chosen just after the Thanksgiving holiday. Then plan to join us for the Candlelight Walk on Friday, Dec. 6. (More details on p. 19).

City Holiday Hours The City of Golden’s administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving. Offices will return to regular business hours on Monday, Dec. 2. The Golden Community Center will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, Nov. 29.

elow is Golden City Council's monthly calendar. Meetings are held on Thursdays and begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St., unless otherwise noted.

Nov. 7 Regular business meeting

Nov. 14 Rescheduled 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.

The 2020 Census is Hiring Your response matters. Health clinics, Fire Departments, schools, even roads and highways; the census can shape many different aspects of your community. The census is part of the Constitution. Be part of history! The U.S. Census bureau is hiring thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census Count. Jobs are part-time and have flexible hours. It is a good way to earn extra income. Starting pay in Jefferson County is $16 per hour. Apply today at www.2020census.gov/jobs. November 2019

MAYOR’S MESSAGE By Mayor

Marjorie Sloan

A Noteworthy November

quick glance through the topics in this Golden Informer issue could inspire a reader to put down the magazine and rush to a store awash in holiday décor and music. It’s true that Golden is a wonderful place to celebrate the holidays. We host Small Business Saturday, and there is an opportunity to purchase a real tree from the youth-minded Golden Optimists, charming Olde Golden Christmas parades, and the wonderful Candlelight Walk. But it’s not quite time for a lucky Golden child to throw the magic switch that Lights the Lights throughout downtown and along the Clear Creek trail. Before we get caught up in December events, we should still enjoy this interlude between back-to-school flurry and holiday frenzy. During this pause, daylight saving time ends, so we are allowed to luxuriate in a bonus hour of sleep. This, in itself, seems reason enough for quiet celebration. Moreover, the colorful leaves have dropped from branches, exposing the beautiful bone structure of our landscape. From anywhere in Golden, viewing the striking contrast between the stark, encircling mountains and our snug neighborhoods or inviting business districts is reassuring. It means we are home where we belong. The home front has another calm, yet important, November milestone. As campaign clamor subsides, Goldenites can sit down at their kitchen table and complete their ballot. With Colorado’s all-mail election, voting is a private exercise, allowing each voter to make informed, unhurried, and thoughtful choices. This year Golden voters will be addressing state and county issues as well as selecting two district city councilors and a mayor. To participate in this election is to shape the future of our town, county, and state. By the time this Informer lands in your mailbox, it will be too late to mail your ballot. Yet, you still have time to vote; deposit it in a 24-hour ballot box by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. (There are three in Golden: a drop-off box in the lobby of City Hall and two drive-by locations on the Jefferson County Campus. Visit www.cityofgolden.net/elections for details.) The excellent slate of Golden candidates means that our town wins no matter who garners the most votes. The end of the election, however, marks an additional pause. The newly elected mayor and district councilors will not be sworn in until Jan. 8, 2020. On that date, they will join the returning ward councilors to set policies that serve the best interests of Golden residents and stakeholders. In the interim, the present City Council will continue our work, including the adoption of the 2020 budget. Before, during, and after this peaceful transition, Golden’s dedicated staff will continue to meet the needs and wants of our residents. As examples, trained technicians at the Fire Department will check a child’s car seat for safe installation. Police Officers will provide prompt and empathetic assistance in instances of accidents, crimes, and natural disasters. Public Works staff will make sure that safe and clean drinking water flows from Golden taps. In other words, the City is there for you on your best day (bringing your baby home from the hospital); worst day (becoming a crime victim); or most ordinary day (filling a glass from your kitchen faucet). It’s our City and it’s a great place to live – in preThanksgiving November, during the holidays, or any month of the year.

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Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Solar Home

tudents from the Colorado School of Mines were part of an international team that built and designed the winning model house for the 2019 Solar Decathlon Africa. They beat out more than a dozen other teams from around the world. The project was over a month long, and Mines students produced some of the materials in Golden before transporting them to the build site in Morocco. Part of the team then travelled to the site to oversee the actual building of the home. Due to the time difference, the project members who stayed on campus worked many overnight hours keep the project on track. Their team, called InterHouse, was made up of students not only from Mines, but also students from Cadi Ayyad University and the National School of Architecture, both located in Marrakesh, Morocco. The challenge was to design and build an affordable, solar-powered netzero energy model house that would

Congratulations to the winning team and their advisors from the Colorado School of Mines for their world victory in the 2019 Solar Decathlon Africa! Photo courtesy of InterHouse.

function in the North African climate and location. The result was a home that uses sustainable materials, energy sources, and technology that students hope helps people and the environment throughout

the world. The team won first place and $150,000. They plan to use the money to pay for expenses and support future Mines students who want to participate in the Solar Decathlon.

Give Wildlife a Brake

lk and deer are abundant in Golden this time of year, particularly along US 6 as they forage between the mountains and the city. Their presence along the busy highway poses a threat to the safety of motorists and the animals. In late 2010, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) installed an atgrade wildlife crossing on US 6 between Heritage Road and the 19th Street exit. The elk and deer tend to cross in this area to gain access to Fossil Trace Golf Club. Studies show that the animals are attracted to golf course grasses, which are high in nitrogen content. After the CDOT crossing was installed, vehicle/wildlife collisions decreased significantly. However, in recent years, the number of collisions is once again increasing. That is in part, due to the

perceived effectiveness of the signs at the wildlife crossing. The flashing lights can be triggered by other things like vegetation blowing in the wind, so motorists become immune to the flashing lights since there are many false alarms. Even when it is triggered by wildlife, motorists may not see the animals, which reinforces the perception

that the signs are ineffective. In this prime wildlife crossing season, be aware of the flashing signs and SLOW DOWN. More than 75 percent of vehicle/ wildlife collisions occur between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m., so be extra aware of wildlife along US 6 at dawn, dusk, and nighttime hours when visibility is lower. November 2019

Guiding Development:

HELP GUIDE GOLDEN’S LATEST PLANS WEST DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

he draft West Downtown Neighborhood Plan is now available for public comment at www.GuidingGolden.com. After a significant public input process, the comments were analyzed and incorporated into the draft plan and used to determine short, medium and long-term goals for the neighborhood. While much of the neighborhood is comprised of the 12th Street Historic District, along with a number of additional historically significant structures, there is a small area within the commercially zoned blocks that could see more significant change in coming years and it’s important for the community to get ahead of that potential change. The majority of the feedback received points to continued protection of this historic part of town, as well as retention of the City’s parking lots. However, there was considerable support for improving mobility in this area, with emphasis on pedestrian safety and a more aesthetically pleasing sidewalk and streetscape, as well as improved pedestrian and bike connectivity with adjacent neighborhoods and destinations. City Planning staff and Planning Commission greatly value your feedback, especially as it relates to the plan’s proposed goals and strategies, and we encourage you to go to Guiding Golden to make your voice heard!

You are an important part of the process! Visit www.GuidingGolden.com to see projects and plans happening in Golden, sign up for notifications, and be an active part of the process to take our community into the future.

TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN

he Transportation Master Plan (TMP) draft will be reviewed by members of Planning Commission and City Council on Nov. 6 for initial input, before being made public on Guiding Golden for additional public comment. The TMP document will help guide both transportation and land use decisions going forward. It is both a policy document that offers a vision for the future of mobility in Golden, as well as a tool for evaluating transportation and mobility projects and programs to serve the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors. Through an extensive community engagement process, core community values and goals related to mobility were identified and an implementation strategy was created to outline how to begin achieving the Plan’s recommendations. Check in to Guiding Golden for your opportunity to review the draft Transportation Master Plan and offer your comments.

Big Idea = Big Engagement Opportunities

he City of Golden has purchased 7.27 acres of land and large building east of Ford Street along the Clear Creek corridor which now gives the Golden community the Community Potential opportunity to address several longstanding community goals, including enhancing civic and cultural community activities, realizing the potential of the creek corridor, and consolidating and improving municipal facilities and service Community Goals delivery. This is an exciting legacy project for the city that will be successful with the engagement and input from our whole community. We look forward to hearing ideas and collectively brainstorming on what Golden's future will be! Follow Civic along on Guiding Golden (www.GuidingGolden.com) to make sure you know about all Center the newest information and opportunities to engage on this project!

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Golden’s Future

Community Engagement

Cultural Activities

WHEN WEATHER DELAYS AFFECT TRASH PICKUP

olorado’s winter storms are unpredictable and often create hazardous driving conditions for garbage trucks. Sometimes it is just too dangerous for large waste and recycling vehicles to service customers during a storm. For those who subscribe to the City of Golden’s waste and recycling program, your provider is Alpine Waste and Recycling. When storms hit and force a delay in service, Alpine will continue right where they left off when the roads are

passable. When this happens, all remaining service days are delayed a day just like a holiday schedule. So please leave your carts out at the curb until they are serviced! Even if it’s bright and sunny later in the week, a storm on Monday may delay service the rest of the week. So remember to leave your cart out an extra day or two to make sure your carts are not missed. For more information during or after a storm, visit www.cityofgolden.net/trash or call Alpine at 303-277-8727.

Fall Yard Waste Collection Week of Nov. 11

or residents who participate in the City’s Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program, take note. The semi-annual fall collection is scheduled for the week of Nov. 11 - 15. 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 Meyer Hardware, The Home Depot and other home improvement stores. Yard waste for this collection includes grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, ground and 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 plants, 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/. November 2019

Where There’s Smoke, There are Firefighters

ast February, the Golden Fire Department (GFD) responded to a structure fire in a mobile home in the Golden Terrace Village community. The home had no working smoke alarms and nearly took the lives of two people. According to the National Fire Protection Association, three of every five home fire deaths happened in homes without smoke alarms or with non-functioning smoke alarms. GFD decided to take preventative action by joining forces with the American Red Cross, Metropolitan State University, the Golden Young Professionals, Colorado School of Mines, Golden Police Department, and the Colorado State Patrol to canvass Golden Terrace Village. GFD also partnered with Pleasant View Fire to go through the Mount Vernon and Cheyenne Mobile Home Parks to help install smoke alarms. The canvassing events took place during National Fire Prevention Week in October. Volunteers created escape plans for 157 homes, and installed nearly 250 smoke alarms that will be good for 10 years.

DID YOU KNOW: • Smoke alarms have a life span of 10 years • CO Detectors have a life span of 5 – 7 years • Test your detectors each month • Change the batteries each Daylight Saving Time

Golden Utilities – Rate Study Recommendations

ver the past several months, Golden conducted a comprehensive rate study to look at how customers are charged for water, sewer and stormwater drainage services. As part of the rate study process, the City invited a committee of local residents to help us evaluate our current system and provide feedback on proposed changes. The committee included members of the Planning Commission, the Citizens Budget Advisory Council, the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Board and community members at large. Together with the Utility Rate Citizen Committee (URCC), we have reviewed the existing utility rate structures, identified opportunities to modernize and improve how we charge for water, wastewater

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and stormwater services, and evaluated recommendations to ensure they are fair, equitable and tied to the demands that different types of customers place on the system. For more information about the committee’s work visit www.cityofgolden.net/URCC. We have posted the agendas, presentations, discussion summaries for all URCC meetings, and the committee’s final

report so interested citizens can learn more. A separate part of the rate study included the completion of a comprehensive financial analysis to evaluate how much revenue each utility needs and when it will be needed. The financial analysis created a financial plan for the next five years to determine how much money is needed to maintain, upgrade and/or expand the system. Rates are designed to ensure the utility has the money to meet these needs. Based on these financial analyses, staff is recommending a 6.2 percent increase in water rates, a 12 percent increase in drainage rates, and no change to sewer rates.

Golden Fire Department Holiday Safety Tips

ith the winter holiday season rapidly approaching, the Golden Fire Department reminds everyone to keep your home safe from potential fire. Each year holiday season fires injure 2,000 individuals and cause over $500 million in damage. The Golden Fire Department recommends the following safety tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday season.

TURKEY FRYER SAFETY

SELECTING AND CARING FOR A LIVE TREE

Reports of fires and burns related with turkey fryer use are increasing throughout the United States. Fires start when the oil reaches excess temperatures or oil contacts the open flame of the fryer. The splashing of hot oil causes burns. It is very important that consumers closely monitor the temperature of the oil. If any smoke is noticed coming from the pot of oil, turn the burner off immediately. • Thoroughly thaw and dry all meats before cooking in hot oil. This will help prevent splashing of oil when the turkey or other meat is added. If you receive a burn, immediately run it under cool water for 15 minutes. • Keep the fryer in full view while the burner is on. • Use the fryer outdoors away from buildings and any other material that can burn. • Never use turkey fryers on a wooden deck or in a garage. • Raise and lower food slowly to reduce splatter and avoid burns. • If a fire occurs, immediately call 911. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH WATER. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the proper amount of oil to add. If those are not available: - Place turkey in the pot - Fill the pot with water until the turkey is completely covered. - Remove and dry the turkey - Mark the water level (you can use a permanent marker), dump the water out and dry the pot. Fill the pot with oil to the marked level. - Oil level will vary with the size of the turkey you are frying.

Needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches. Bounce the tree trunk on the ground; if many needles fall off, the tree is too dry and could be a fire hazard. Cut a couple inches off the bottom of the tree and place it in water as soon as possible after purchase. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times. Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, broken or cracked sockets and excessive wear before putting them up. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory. Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Make sure to periodically check the wires – they should not be warm to the touch. Do not overload electrical outlets. Do not leave holiday lights on unattended.

CANDLES If you do use them, make certain they are in stable holders or in some type of a container and place them where they cannot be easily knocked over. Make certain the candles are placed away from curtains or any flammable material. Never leave the room or house with candles burning.

FINALLY… Be sure every level of your home has a working smoke alarm, and be sure to check and clean them on a monthly basis. Replace the batteries in your smoke alarms at least once per year, but preferrably twice a year during Daylight Saving Time.

Ease on Down the Road

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 place it next to the curb. Golden is one the street. Please put your snow on of the only cities in the metro area that the grass or if it must go to the street, 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 you’re interested, call Steve Kurtz at 303-384-8160 or email skurtz@ cityofgolden.net. November 2019

GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 2 Coffee with Councilors Chat with your District councilors at 3 p.m. at Café 13, 1301 Arapahoe St. For details contact Councilor Saoirse Charis Graves at 303-2797529, scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net or Councilor Casey Brown at 303-900-2003, cbrown@cityofgolden.net.

Nov. 3 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. 30 Small Business Saturday

Nov. 5 Election Day Visit www.cityofgolden.net/Elections for details on all Golden-centric election information.

Nov. 9 to 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. Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. For tickets and info, visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org or call 720-358-0615.

Nov. 30

- Dec. 14

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

Nov. 16 Mines International Day Join in the fun as the Colorado School of Mines celebrates the presence of more than 70 countries represented on campus at International Day. For full details, see p. 12.

Nov. 18 to Dec. 29 Holiday Art Market In its 45th season, this festive tradition at Foothills Art Center features works from over 100 Colorado artists, all of which make great holiday gifts to take home. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. For details visit www.foothillsartcenter. org or call 303-279-3922.

Nov. 28 & 29 Thanksgiving Holiday City Hall administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 28 and 29. The Golden Community Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day only.

Nov. 27 Nature Writing Book Club Join fellow nature lovers to discuss the "literature of the environment" from 6 to 7 p.m. in the library of the American Alpine Club in the basement of the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. For more information and book selections, visit www.PackAnimalMagazine.com/bookclub.php.

Nov. 29 to Dec. 23 A Christmas Carol This hilarious, fast-paced adaptation uses only five actors to bring Dickens’ most

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Nov. 9 - Dec. 23 at Colorado Railroad Museum

GOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL

Demon

DASH 5K

11.02.19 | 9AM MEET AT THE DEMON DASH & RAISE MONEY FOR GHS SPORTS TEAMS AND CLUBS! $35 ADULTS | $33 ALUMNI | $30 STUDENTS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 2019 beloved characters to life. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For tickets and info visit www.minersalley.com or call 303-935-3044.

Nov. 30 Small Business Saturday Support your local merchants during Small Business Saturday. Stop by Visit Golden’s Welcome Station at the Visitor Center, 1010 Washington Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon to pick up your tote bag before heading out to shop at the great stores of Golden. Learn more at www.VisitGolden.com.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF HOLIDAY EVENTS,

GO TO WWW.VISITGOLDEN.COM Nov. 30 to Dec. 14 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.

Dec. 6 Candlelight Walk The Golden tradition continues – bring your candles and your carols and join in the fun on Washington Avenue. A night full of activities all along the creek corridor including the official lighting of the lights. More details on p. 19 or go to www.VisitGolden.com.

FREE

Sales and Use Tax Workshop The City of Golden is hosting a FREE workshop taught by our professional staff of auditors. Geared toward individuals who want to learn sales and use tax concepts on an in-depth level. Dec. 4, 2019.................. 8:30 to 10 a.m. The workshop will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. Although this workshop is free, space is limited. Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation. Building Use Tax workshops are available upon request.

Dec. 6 to Feb. 16 Holiday Lights Golden will be brighter than ever this year. Thousands of sparkling lights will illuminate Washington Avenue, Clear Creek, Parfet Park, and Golden History Park for a festive place to make new memories. Plan a special night to walk along the creek and make it your most wonderful time of the year. Enjoy the lights nightly starting at dusk (5 p.m.). CALENDAR LISTINGS:

Santa Visits Santa will be all over Golden this holiday season, and we want to give you the definitive guide to find him. Find Santa Visits locations at www.VisitGolden.com.

Saturdays - Dec. 7, 14, 21 Olde Golden Christmas Parades F amily fun for all, the parades start at 11 a.m. 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 go to www.VisitGolden.com for more details.

Information is subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm the details of an event. To list a community event happening in Golden, please send your listing to: Golden City Hall, Communications Dept., 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401, or by e-mail to ktilley@cityofgolden.net. Listings should include the date(s), the event name and a brief description of the event, which may include cost, location and contact information. Submissions must be received by the first of the month prior to the issue you would like them printed in (i.e., Jan. 1 for the February issue). Call 303-384-8132 with questions or for more information.

November 2019

Come Experience the World

he Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is proud of its status as a world-renowned Engineering school. More than 70 countries are represented on campus, and to celebrate that diversity, Mines hosts International Day (I-Day). You are invited to this amazing annual celebration of culture from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Hosted by the International Student Council and the International Office, I-Day is one of the strongest and biggest annual traditions, exhibiting samplings of food, dancing, singing performances and more from students’ native countries and cultures. The public will experience exotic sights, melodious sounds, tantalizing fragrances, and heavenly tastes from faraway countries. The global celebration kicks off at 4:30 p.m. in the Green to the public. Food tickets are $1 each, with most delicacies Center on the CSM campus with food samples from nearly two dozen countries - try Malaysian chicken satay, delicious ranging from one to four tickets per sample. For more detailed information email cchengsiew@mines. Brazilian brigadeiros, French crepes, Egyptian koshari edu or visit https://www.mines.edu/isss/iew-schedule/. and more. The festivities will continue at 7 p.m. with a free cultural show in the Green Center with international student performances including traditional music, dancing and fashion shows. Both food samplings and culture shows are open

2020-2021 KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE Thursday, Nov. 14 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Shelton Elementary, 420 Crawford St Parents are invited to visit Shelton Elementary’s annual kindergarten open house. This open house is designed for parents and future kindergarten students. Class of 2033 can meet this year’s kindergarten teachers, the Principal, and other staff members. After a brief introduction from the Principal and kindergarten teachers there will be time for questions and answers. To conclude the evening there will be staffguided tours of the school and the opportunity to see the kindergarten classrooms. Call Shelton directly with questions at 303-982-5686.

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For Active Adults at the Golden Community Center The Front Porch offers respite and entertainment, coffee and snacks. Come shoot some pool, work on a puzzle, or just relax before you hit your next fitness class.

Celebrate Health Appointments Available! Fridays, Nov. 1 & Dec. 6 Welcome our new Reflexologist, Karol Paul! Appointments are available for Chair Massage and Reflexology ($13 for 15 minutes). Call 303-384-8130 to schedule yours today.

Golden Book Club Meet in the Front Porch the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. November: T he Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski 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. 28 - Thanksgiving • Friday, Nov. 29 - Thanksgiving Friday

Social, Economic & Environmental Issues

Thank you for Attending the All Things Recycling Event

n Sept. 17, the City held a community conversation event called All Things Recycling at the Buffalo Rose. The event was produced by the Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) and more than 130 people attended to learn about the state of recycling locally and globally and hear the latest from industry experts. The night kicked off with a recycling expo featuring refreshments, family activities, and recycling and compost resources. Representatives from Alpine Waste and Recycling and the City of Golden gave presentations on compost, recycling trends, and policies. The night concluded

with a Q&A session, where attendees received answers to their most difficult recycling and compost questions. Visit https://www.cityofgolden.net/ waste for a video of the presentations

GOLDEN SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS WITH BE A TOOL NEIGHBORHOOD REHAB PROJECT

n Sept. 7, CSAB partnered with Be A Tool Neighborhood Rehab Project to make a home in the Golden Terrace community warm, dry, safe, and more energy efficient. Be A Tool attached a stronger metal roof on top of the existing roof for additional protection, and volunteers took it a step further by adding insulation between the two roofs to make the home more energy efficient. CSAB donated the funds for the roof replacement as well as help with construction. The improvements to the home will not only help the resident reduce their monthly utility bills, but also work towards CSAB’s sustainability goal of reducing energy consumption. “I really enjoyed working with Be A Tool,” said CSAB member Micah Allen. “Their mission to help fix up our community dovetails naturally with CSAB’s goals to make Golden more sustainable. Even more than all of that, it is surprisingly fun and satisfying. A special kind of magic is created when neighbors go out of their way to help each other just because they can.” To find out more about this project and how to get involved, visit www.beatool.org.

and Q&A session and answers to all of the questions taken at the event. CSAB would like to thank everyone who attended the All Things Recycling event.

Volunteers Matter!

illerCoors held its annual Clear Creek Cleanup as part of the company’s “Beer Print Month.” The program is a way for the company to reduce its footprint ("beer print") on the environment. It encourages all of its employees to volunteer. Those volunteer efforts are designed to improve livelihoods, empower its people, and build more resilient communities. More than 150 employees from MillerCoors, Ball Corporation and KPMG spent the day collecting garbage and dog waste from around the Creek and in Church Ditch.

DID YOU KNOW?

Wishcycling is when we put something in the recycling stream that we HOPE is recyclable. Wishcycling actually adds cost to remove contamination. Help Golden recycle successfully by learning what your hauler accepts and following the Do’s and Don’ts of recycling. For details on Golden's recycle program through Alpine Waste, visit www.cityofgolden.net/Recycle. November 2019

Golden Community Center activities calendar TYKES JumpBunch® Parent/Tot Age: 1.5 years - 3.5 years, Min/Max: 4/12 #455710 Wednesdays, 4 - 4:30 p.m. (08) Nov. 13 – Dec 18 (5 weeks) No class Nov. 27 $45 Resident, $49 Non-resident

JumpBunch® PreK - 2nd Grade Age: 3.5 - 7 years, Min/Max: 4/15 #455720 Tuesdays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. (15) Nov. 13 – Dec. 18 (5 weeks) No class Nov. 26 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident #455720 Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. (16) Nov. 13 – Dec. 18 (5 weeks) No class Nov. 27 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

CREATIVE ARTS 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 #453601 Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5 p.m. (05) Nov. 5 – Dec. 3 No class Nov. 26 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

Age: 1 - 4 years, Min/Max 7/12 #453510 Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. (09) Nov. 20 – Dec. 18 $67 Resident, $72 Non-resident PLUS a $10 materials fee

Thanksgiving Art Camp Let’s create faux food art that looks good enough to eat in anticipation of America’s favorite food holiday. Age: 5 - 10 years, Min/Max: 7/12 #453533 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (03) Nov. 25 - 27 $60 per Full Day or $170 for all 3 Full Days Resident, $65 per Full Day or $175 for all 3 Full Days Non-resident Plus $5/day material fee #453533 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (04) Nov. 25 - 27 $35 per Half Day or $100 for all 3 Half Days Resident, $40 per Full Day or $105 for all 3 Half Days Non-resident Plus $2.50/day material fee

(03) Nov. 23 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES Deep Space Adventures Thanksgiving Week Combo Camp Explore the outer reaches of the solar system and beyond where kids will take a deep space journey into "The Final Frontier". Age: 5 - 10 years, Min/Max: 5/12 #455209 Nov. 25, 26, 27, 29 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - No class Thursday Nov. 28 (01) 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (half-day) $135 half-day Resident, $140 half-day Non-Resident (02) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (full-day) $195 full-day Resident, $200 full-day Non-resident NOTE: The half-day & full-day sessions take place concurrently in the same classroom for the length of the halfday session.

Little Medical School® – Wilderness Medicine (2-day Camp)

This camp focuses on some of the most common outdoor emergencies and how to handle them with confidence. Babysitting Course Age: 6 - 10 years, Min/Max: 6/16 This course is designed for the pre-teen #455300 and helps them to prepare for those first Clay Creations Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This class will give the younger babysitting opportunities. (01) Nov. 25 & 26 Age: 11 - 14 years, Min/Max: 5/20 generation an opportunity to experience $116 Resident, $121 Non-resident #452410 Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. the tactile qualities of clay, learning (10) Nov. 2 pinch, coil and slab techniques Little Medical School® $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident Age: 6 - 12 years, Min/Max: 4/8 Sports Medicine 2-day Camp Bring a sack lunch to class. #453602 Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Come explore the exciting world of (09) Nov. 7 – Dec. 5 sports medicine with Little Medical Home Alone with First Aid No class Nov. 28 This course is designed for the 10 - 13 School. Learn about common problems $55 Resident, $60 Non-resident year-olds who will be left home alone for from playing sports and how to diagnosis and treat them. short periods of time. My First Abrakadoodle Age: 6 - 10 years, Min/Max: 6/16 Age: 10 - 13 years, Min/Max: 5/20 New art experiences for the youngest of #455300 Monday and Tuesday #452420 Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. doodlers. The focus is on exploration! 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (02) Nov. 25 & 26 For more information and to register, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net. $116 Resident, $121 Non-resident

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ADULT/YOUTH SPECIALTY

Add Self-Care to your Holiday “To Do” List

ealth, including our mental health, is a part of our lives every moment of every day. The holidays, as special as they are, can also be filled with stresses and “to do” lists that challenge even the healthiest of us. Consider the following tips to keep us thriving. • Exercise. Exercise isn’t just good for the heart. Studies continually show that even small amounts of physical activity each day can boost our mood and concentration.

pose big health risks down the road. Emotions, even tough ones like grief, anger and sadness, are a normal part of life. Learning ways to embrace, accept, and cope with them now will help smooth out the holidays for years to come.

• Sleep. Hold onto your sleep routine the best you can. Sleep is good for your overall health and does wonders • Be thankful. Take Thanksgiving to for your brain. heart this year. Gratitude has been • Embrace those emotions. Holidays shown to increase those mood can bring about strong emotions. boosting hormones. If you are getting caught up in the hustle and bustle, Avoidance of these, particularly using remember to pause and consider food or alcohol, might make us feel what you are thankful for. better in the short term, but can

We all have good days and bad days. Keep these tips in mind to boost the good days and keep the bad days in check. If you have trouble coping with those bad days, it could be the sign of something more serious. Talk with your doctor, mental health professional, or the 24-hour support line, 1-877-844-TALK. More information about the health of our thoughts, feelings and behaviors can be found on the Jefferson Center website, www.jcmh.org. These tips are brought to you by Golden Community Partners (GCP), a diverse group of people and organizations promoting the health of the Golden community. With a grant from the Community First Foundation, GCP is committed to improving the way we think about mental health. Follow us on Facebook at #MentalHealthIsGolden.

Community Wellness Draws Big Crowds

he Rotary Club of Golden and Jefferson Center held the Helping Kids Thrive Parent Conference and Community Wellness Fair at Bell Middle School in October. This was the first time the two organizations partnered to host a joint parent conference and wellness fair in Golden. Over 200 parents and caregivers attended the event, and more than 25 community partners participated in the wellness fair. “The large turnout for this event really shows that there is a need and desire in the Golden community for mental health and wellness resources,” said Golden Rotary’s Tom Hughes. The free conference and wellness fair provided hands-on practical information to help children of all ages grow in positive ways, with sessions covering a wide range of child development and parenting topics. Popular sessions

included ‘Parenting with Love and Logic’ and ‘Helping Your Child Tame Their Anxious Mind’, along with classes touching on contemporary parenting topics like ‘Caring for LGBTQ Youth’ and ‘How Good Nutrition and Lifestyle Decisions Can Support Learning, Mood, and Decision-Making’. “This event wouldn’t have been possible

without a strong team of volunteers and our community partners,” said Hughes. “A big thank you to the members of the Golden Rotary, the staff at Jefferson Center, our student volunteers from Bell Middle School and Golden High School, and Jefferson County Public Schools, who helped to make sure it was a success from start to finish.” November 2019

Significance of Collection

ighty years ago, Golden History Museum & Park (GHM&P) began collecting artifacts, photographs, and archives to document and preserve Golden’s past. Today, the Museum houses over 16,000 objects and is the largest, richest collection of Golden history. However, eight decades of management shifts, location moves, evolving collecting and recordkeeping practices, institutional mergers, and technological advancements have resulted in a fractured, incomplete, and difficult-to-search collections database. Today, Museum staff are undertaking a major collections inventory to improve, refine and make publically accessible the City’s amazing heritage. Mark Dodge, GHM&P Curator, explains more about this important project.

WHY DO A COLLECTIONS INVENTORY? Inventories are important for verifying what we actually have in the collection. We can have the greatest artifacts, but if we don’t have documentation about what they are or why they are important, what is the point of even having them? Inventories are excellent for security—they help us to check in on the collection. We can determine if location information is Fine art conservator examines Loveland portrait prior to a treatment. accurate, if the condition of an object has changed, and if the Courtesy Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection. description matches the actual item.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE INVENTORY PROJECT? GHM&P’s overall goal is to build the highest quality, most accessible collection possible for the Golden community. By undertaking an inventory, we want to understand the breadth of the material in our possession, make sure each record is complete and of the highest quality, and review and understand each object’s condition. Ultimately, the Museum wants to develop a long-term preservation plan that prioritizes conservation needs and prepares the Museum for a hopefully near-future relocation of the collection to a more suitable long-term collection storage facility. Follow the Museum Collection Inventory Project at: GoldenHistory.org/collection

HOW WILL THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FROM THIS PROJECT?

The Museum’s collection is a public record. It contains a trove of information for residents, historians, researchers, and posterity. Having a robust historical record, properly archived and tracked artifacts, and an accurate, searchable database will make the objects and information as useful as possible to all people. A prioritized understanding of conservation needs will help guide future actions while removing materials that are irrelevant or in poor condition. It also opens up precious space for future collections. Getting the Museum’s house in order now will help prepare for a much needed, although yet unplanned move to a new, more appropriate collections support center. Lastly, we hope this continues to instill trust and confidence in the community that GHM&P is caring for the City’s collection according to the highest professional standards and practices.

Golden History Museum & Park • 923 10th St. • 303-278-3557 Check GoldenHistory.org for hours of operation, calendar of programs, and special event details.

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A Decade of Service to Golden’s Kids

he Golden Backpack Program (GBP) is now in its 11th year, helping to fight childhood hunger in our community. What started as a simple idea for sending kids home with a backpack of food for the weekend turned into programs that feed entire families who might otherwise not have access to healthier food. The GBP was founded in 2008 by Peggy Halderman, who through her volunteer service with the Rotary Club of Golden, discovered the hidden issues of childhood hunger in Golden. Now retired, Peggy was honored at a fundraiser for her ten years of dedication to helping fight hunger in Golden. To date, the GBP has distributed nearly 640,000 meals through its three programs: The Weekend Sack Program, Summer Lunch Program, and Fresh Food Co-Op. “We are incredibly grateful to Peggy for her vision and determination to get the GBP off the ground,” said GBP Board Member Alison Stafford. “We also honor all of our supporters – past, present (Top) JeffCo Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper and Golden City Councilor and future – for helping us fight hunger in Golden and making Jim Dale. (Bottom) Rotarian Jim Halderman with his wife and GBP Founder & Honoree Peggy Halderman. our community stronger together.” To learn more about the GBP, visit goldenbackpack.org and follow them on Facebook/Instagram @goldenbackpackprogram.

HOLIDAY DECORATING AND DONATING

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 in the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 29. 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 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. November 2019

Shop Small in Golden for Small Business Saturday

ick-off the holiday season during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30! Shop and dine in Golden all day long. Doing business in Golden helps our entire community by providing jobs, supporting local business owners, and stimulating the economy. It’s a perfect chance to support your city and help Golden thrive while also finding great gifts for your friends, family, and for you. Stop by Visit Golden’s Shop Small Welcome Station from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 30 to pick up a tote bag and sip a hot drink before experiencing all of Golden’s five shopping areas. The welcome station will be located in front of the Golden Visitors Center, 1010 Washington Ave. (weather permitting) and will be marked by balloons. Learn more at www.VisitGolden.com.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

oin the Golden Chamber of Commerce for pancakes with Santa! The event is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Calvary Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season with your little ones. Breakfast includes pancakes, orange juice, and coffee. All kids will receive a goody bag as part of the experience. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to listen to all of those wish lists! There will be carol singing with Alli Coffey and holiday readings by Golden children’s Librarian Emily Vrotsos. Chefs from the Golden Volunteer Fire Department & Calvary Episcopal Church will cook up the breakfast. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.goldenchamber.org.

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Adults are $10, kids are $5, and children under three are free. No tickets will be sold at the door. A portion of the proceeds from Breakfast with Santa will

go to the Golden Fire Foundation and Lunch and Life program for the Colorado School of mines free lunch program. For questions call 303-279-3113.

CANDLELIGHT WALK ACTIVITIES 5 to 6 p.m. Photos with Santa – Get your photo taken with Santa before the walk begins at the Dove Inn, 711 14th St.

6 to 6:30 p.m. Gather at Foothills Art Center – warm drinks, lighting candles, carolers and the beginning of the walk through downtown Golden.

7 to 8 p.m. After the walk, make your way down the Clear Creek path to the Golden History Museum for an open house and another chance to get your picture with Santa! Stroll through the Clear Creek History Park and 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. For full details, visit www.visitgolden. com/olde-golden-christmas/.

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CHRISTMAS

Celebrate the Season in Golden!

Every year during the holiday season, Golden takes a step back to a simpler time of strong family traditions and smalltown holiday celebrations. Historic Downtown Golden will be the central location for Olde Golden Christmas®, a city-wide celebration that includes the Candlelight Walk, Holiday Art Market, live theater, a dazzling light display along Clear Creek and downtown, visits with Santa, shopping, dining, holiday parades, and so much more.

For a full list of events: VisitGolden.com or call 303-279-2282

Celebrate by Candlelight

oin us for Golden’s official kick-off to the holiday season! The Candlelight Walk on Friday, Dec. 6 brings families, friends and neighbors together in downtown for a beautiful walk by candlelight, followed by the official lighting of the holiday lights along Clear Creek. This event is sponsored by the City of Golden and the Golden Civic Foundation. Gather at 6 p.m. outside Foothills Art Center at 15th and Arapahoe streets. The Golden Lions Club will serve hot beverages before the walk, candles will be available for sale, and carolers will invite you to sing along to your holiday favorites. 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 lights by Mayor Marjorie Sloan, there will be a short fireworks display from the rooftop of the Golden Hotel.

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