Golden Informer - November 2022

GoldenInformer

2022 Golden City Council

Mayor

303-384-8179

E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net

JJ Trout

Mayor Pro Tem District One 720-880-5084

E-mail: jtrout @cityofgolden.net

Rob Reed Ward One

303-503-5945

E-mail: rreed @cityofgolden.net

Paul Haseman Ward Two 303-513-2310

E-mail: phaseman @cityofgolden.net

Casey Brown District Two

303-900-2003

E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net

Don Cameron Ward Three

720-295-4370

E-mail: dcameron @cityofgolden.net

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

Bill Fisher Ward Four 303-588-3389

E-mail: bfisher @cityofgolden.net

Coffee with Councilors Meet Your Councilors

Each month this year, Coffee with Councilors, hosted by Councilors JJ Trout and Casey Brown, will center discussion around a value from the Golden Vision 2030 document, which can be found at www.cityofgolden.net/GV2030.

We want to know how you see the City of Golden putting those values into practice, and how we can do better to reach our vision.

In November: *Special Guest: City Manager Scott Vargo

Coffee with Councilors will focus on this stated Golden value: "Belonging/Volunteerism: We value our sense of belonging and involvement in the community. "

October Value:

"Sense of Community: We value keeping and enhancing our sense of community pride, our diversity, inclusiveness and tolerance of others, and our community character and community events."

Neighbors told us what they love:

• After coming back from a 25 state, 5600-mile adventure in our RV, you see the difference. Some places had that sense of community, small town feel, and local activism like Golden. But most don’t.

• I believe in the deepest part of my heart that community is about connecting. It can be the person behind you at the grocery store, watching your neighbor’s daughter play in a local tournament, or smiling at the stranger as you’re walking along the trail. We have that opportunity always, particularly in Golden.

In addition to another surprise visit by State Rep Brianna Titone, we were joined by Golden Anti-Racism Collective (GAC) leaders, Sandra Knecht, Michele Minihane, and Tyler Scrable to discuss their efforts. GAC was formed in 2020 after the Golden vigil for George Floyd’s murder. They now nurture and support a collective of 400 people in our Golden Community. They work in three areas: 1) Community outreach (like book clubs and field trips), 2) Education (working with k-12 teachers and parents), and 3) Policy and policing (like helping to form our PD’s Community Engagement Group and providing input for Golden’s Racial Equity Action Plan). Recognizing that people don’t always feel welcome in Golden and anti-racism is an unfolding and evolving process. To get involved, you can join them at www.goldenantiracismcollective.org.

WHEN: December 3

Meetings are held in-person on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.

If you'd prefer to join virtually, visit www.cityofgolden.net/ coffee. Bring your own coffee!

WHERE: November 5

Golden Community Center, Front Porch (upstairs) 1470 10th St., Golden

*Special Guest: City Manager Scott Vargo

WHY: Join your neighbors, councilors, city staff and volunteers for an open discussion.

Laura Weinberg

Councilor's Message

By Councilor JJ Trout

Striving for Inclusive Leadership

As I fill the tiny circles on my ballot, I cannot help but reflect on my experience campaigning three years ago. Beyond folks telling me I did not look like someone who would run for office, I ran into unsolicited advice about how I should conduct myself. Folks told me - A leader speaks first and commands presence, a leader tells others what to do, or a leader would ignore others and vote this way.

I certainly know why I do not fit the caricature of a leader these people had in their minds. I was raised in a military and Catholic family where I saw that mostly older men ascended to the highest levels of leadership. Which is why I learned how to adopt this commanding style when needed. But most of the time, these statements of what a leader should be are incongruent with the image I hold of myself.

That image is to the right... More than a decade ago, at an emerging leadership conference, I was asked to pick a photo that represented who I was as a leader. I chose this one from hundreds spread out on a table. In it, you see hands covered with dirt. They work in the soil, planting seeds, pouring water on them, giving them time. And then they proudly showcase the beautiful grown vegetables themselves. Each of the tomatoes vary in shape, yet all flourish and can nourish others given the right environment.

I used to call that style leading from behind or a servant leader – someone dedicated to building up others. Since then, I have learned about and adopted the term inclusive leadership. According to a Harvard Business Review article, "The Key to Inclusive Leadership," these are the shared traits: 1) Visible commitment to diversity and inclusion 2) Humility about capabilities, mistakes, and creating room for others 3) Being aware of personal bias and system flaws and working to change them 4) Having curiosity about others, seeking first to understand 5) Attentiveness of other cultures and adapting to them 6) Collaborating effectively by empowering others and creating a space where people can share.

I do not always succeed at being an inclusive leader, and sometimes this is not the best tactic for the moment, but these traits are what I look for when I cast my votes. Because it means they will hear my ideas, hold value in them, and collaborate with me on a shared outcome.

This is my message to you this month. When you vote, think about who can serve you best through their leadership. And I will plant another seed - every person is a leader regardless of status. And it is the responsibility of everyone to create a more inclusive community.

As always, feel free to email or call if you'd like to discuss: 720-880-5084 or jtrout@cityofgolden.net.

Golden City Council's MONTHLY CALENDAR

Meetings are held on Tuesday Nights at 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall, 911 10th St. For more information, visit www.cityofgolden.net/ agendas November 1 Regular Business Meeting November 15 Regular Business Meeting

Council’s upcoming agendas, packets and meeting minutes are available online under the City Council link at www.cityofgolden.net/ agendas.

Public comment is welcome on the agenda at all regular business meetings.

If you want to send your comments to the City Council directly, you can email them to councilcomments@ cityofgolden.net or publiccomment@ cityofgolden.net.

Connect with the City of Golden

Visit us: www.cityofgolden.net Engage with us: www.guidinggolden.com

us: 303-384-8000 Email us: cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Contact Email Phone

Main Switchboard cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8000

Non-Emergency Dispatch (Police & Fire)

303-980-7300

24-Hour Water/Sewer Emergency 303-384-8158

Animal Control

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Police Records pdrecords@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8035

Code Enforcement

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303-384-8048

Building Department building@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8151

Building Permits

Backflow Prevention

Right of Way Permits

City Clerk's Office

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Communications............................ communications@cityofgolden.net

Museum

www.goldenhistory.org/contact

303-384-8151

303-384-8170

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303-384-8015

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303-278-3557

Finance financegroup@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8000

Sales & Use Tax

salestax@cityofgolden.net

303-384-8024

Fossil Trace Golf Course golf@cityofgolden.net 303-277-8750

Golden Community Center

goldenparksandrecreg@cityofgolden.net

303-384-8100

Liquor Licensing clerks@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8015

Municipal Court

court@cityofgolden.net

303-384-8006

Parks Department parksandrec@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8100

Planning Department

planning@cityofgolden.net

303-384-8097

Special Events Permits events@cityofgolden.net 303-277-8728

Pavillion Rentals

Streets Department

Public Works

Utilities Division.

parksandrecreg@cityofgolden.net

cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

pubworks@cityofgolden.net

303-384-8100

303-384-8160

303-384-8151

303-384-8170

Water Bills utilitybilling@cityofgolden.net 303-384-8026

Victim Outreach

victimoutreachinfo@gmail.com

303-202-2196

Affordable Housing cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net 303-597-5221

Sustainability

sustainability@cityofgolden.net

303-384-8117

Trash & Recycling customerservicedenver@republicservices.com 303-277-8727

Water Quality

utilitybilling@cityofgolden.net

303-384-8181

Clear Creek RV Park rv@cityofgolden.net 303-278-1437

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In This Issue

with Mayor Weinberg

Forget to

to Light the Lights in Golden for the Holidays

Spotlight on a Golden Business: San Telmo Market

Public Art Framework Plan

Tree Sale

Heart of Golden

10 Fall Yard Waste Collection: Nov. 7-11

Holiday Safety Tips

Holiday Bazaar at GHS

Rosette Patty Irons

Demon Dash 5K

Candlelight Nights!

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items

Don’t Forget to Vote

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. 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.

Mondays with Mayor Weinberg – Join us!

Did you know that Mayor Laura Weinberg personally addresses Golden’s residents on the city’s Facebook page every Monday at 12 p.m.? She shares the latest on city events and projects and is open for questions. This is a great chance to connect with the Mayor on a weekly basis! You can always submit questions via the City’s Facebook page, and watch the recording later.

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. For Election results, visit jeffco.us.elections/results or www.cityofgolden.net/elections after the final count is in on Election night.

Your Child Could Light the Lights in Golden!

At the end of the Candlelight Walk on Friday, Dec. 2, Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg will be joined on stage by one lucky child who will help her flip the giant switch that turns on the holiday lights with thousand of brilliant lights!

The annual Light the Lights contest is sponsored by Truly Bohotique, and is open to all children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old who live in a Golden area zip code. Entry forms are available Nov. 1 - 30 at Truly Bohotique, 801-B 14th Street, (corner of 14th Street & Washington Ave.)

Stop by during business hours and fill out an entry form. The drawing will be held on the morning of Dec. 1. You do not have to be present at the drawing, but you must be available on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Candlelight Walk to win. Stop by today and good luck to all the kiddos out there!

Lighting Reminder

This season usually draws in several lighting complaints and/or concerns due to unsightly lighting. We appreciate your cooperation and concern to help mitigate lighting complaints that may arise during this time. Refer to municipal code 18.34.070 for complete lighting standards and guidelines. For more information visit our website at www.cityofgolden.net.

City Holiday Hours

The City of Golden’s administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving. Offices will return to regular hours on Monday, Nov. 28. The Golden Community Center will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, Nov. 25.

Here are some key reminders about the City of Golden's lighting code:

• All outdoor lighting must be shielded.

• Light fixtures should not be greater than the equivalent of 60 watts or 8.8 LED watts.

• Fixtures shall contain an opaque or frosted shield.

• Motion sensor security lighting must be pointed downward.

• Examples of proper shielding for outdoor lighting:

SPOTLIGHT on a Golden Business

San Telmo Market

This month in the City of Golden business spotlight, we spoke with Leandro Matayoshi, owner of San Telmo Market, located at 813 14th St., Ste. B in Golden.

If you’re a local business owner who is interested in getting access to more information about local economic development or want to be featured in upcoming issues of the Golden Informer, please reach out to the City of Golden’s Economic Development Manager Robin Fleischmann at rfleischmann@cityofgolden.net.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS

San Telmo Market is an Argentine Food product market - we specialize in gourmet and classic products as well. In our store, you will find spices and sauces from Patagonia, over 30 varieties of Yerba Mate, Alfajores (a best seller in Golden), empanada shells, traditional cookies, candies, and much more!

Our mission consists of spreading Argentine culture through its gastronomy. Besides assisting our Argentine customers in Colorado and the rest of the USA, we provide restaurants, chefs and bakers with our special products. Also, we offer gift baskets with Argentine products for special events.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE GOLDEN?

We came to this magical city thanks to my girlfriend Leonela, who is studying for her Masters Degree in Geology at Colorado School of Mines. When we reached this lovely place, we decided to make our dream come true and have an Argentine Market in Colorado, particularly in Golden, due to its enchanting community, its diversity, its hospitality, its safety and the relationship between this city and nature.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR SAN TELMO?

In a few months, San Telmo Market will celebrate its first year anniversary in Golden. We are truly thankful for the support we’ve received from the local community that welcomed us and shows interest in our constant efforts to provide the best service possible. We are now planning to open an Argentine Restaurant of Empanadas and BBQ in Golden. We hope it will be welcomed by the community, and we will keep the community updated with latest news when the dream comes true. You can follow us on Instagram @santelmo.market, TikTok @ santelmo.marketusa, and on our website at www.santelmomarket.com.

Every month, we’ll be highlighting a business here in the City of Golden.

Public Art Framework Plan

Goldenis a truly unique community. It is a quintessential and picturesque small western town with rich traditions and history. One reason for Golden’s success as a place to live, work and flourish is its thriving downtown with a robust public art collection. The City’s Art in Public Places Program (AIPP Program) helps the City of Golden maintain its existing collection of city-owned artwork as well as grow the collection for generations to come. The city’s art collection began with several generous donations of traditional sculptures to Golden—sited mainly in the Downtown area. These sculptures reflect part of the city’s history and western heritage. As Golden has developed and become more diverse, so has its public art collection. Since the establishment of the Public Art Commission (PAC) in 2012, the city’s collection has grown and is more spread out in the community. It is beginning to tell a new, more contemporary story about Golden, its communities and its bright future.

Late last year, the PAC began work on a Public Art Framework Plan to better understand the current

SCOUTS

program’s strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. For this plan, consultants have audited the existing collection, conducted interviews, surveyed the community and held extensive study sessions to understand how the AIPP program can expand and diversify its strategies and expand partnerships and venues to accomplish a broader PAC

OPTIMISTS

The Breakfast Optimist Club of Golden will be selling Christmas trees this year in the parking lot of U.S. Bank at 1801 Jackson Street. The lot will be set up Friday, November 25 right after Thanksgiving (barring any transportation issues) and will continue until the trees are gone. A variety of sizes and species have been ordered from a quality tree farm in Michigan. There will also be fresh wreaths. Helpful Scouts will help freshen and load your tree. These real trees can be recycled at the end of the season.

Funds raised at this event will be used in the community to support Optimists programs, such as providing school supplies to local schools, contributing to local food banks, hosting an annual high school oratorical contest, supporting the Golden Optimist Club’s Bicycle Recycle Program, and sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 329. To learn more, visit www.GoldenOptimist.org.

mission. One of the findings is that the City of Golden is extremely supportive of public art and the arts in general. A community survey indicated that nearly 70% of the community stated that the arts (defined as painting, sculpture, performance, music, literature and dance, etc.) are very important to experience with their families. Based on community feedback, one of the recommendations of the Public Art Framework Plan, which aligns with City Council’s strategic goals, will be to consider establishing a new commission (or expand the existing PAC) to promote arts and culture more broadly within Golden. The art framework plan will be finalized later this fall. The result will be a collection of short- and longer-term strategies to enhance and improve the collection, the Art in Public Places program and Golden’s creative community.

The Latest on the Heart of Golden Project

As we move toward the end of 2022 and look to projects in the city that City Council will focus on in 2023, the Heart of Golden is a front-of-mind, legacy project for the city, asking our community and leaders to imagine Golden in 10 years, 20 years and beyond. After an intense threeyear planning process, City Council acted to approve the current Heart of Golden planning document in August of 2022. This planning document is available on Guiding Golden ( www.guidinggolden.com/heart-of-golden ) and has a great description of the community conversation since the beginning of 2020, plus the community goals that Golden residents have articulated for this critical part of the community. The results were similar to the community vision for the Clear Creek Corridor, dating back to the 2011 Clear Creek Corridor Master Plan, to relocate a number of municipal uses. The significant focus on open space and community amenities for the Heart of Golden area west of Ford Street, relies on the future relocation of many municipal uses to the east end of the Clear Creek Corridor on the property purchased in 2019.

As part of the next steps in planning the first phase of construction in this eastern zone, City Council’s evaluation will include consideration of the costs and benefits of a relocation of the city hall and police department facilities to the east zone. Council wants to be sure that such new construction is in the best interest of the community from both a fiscal and quality of life point of view. In that evaluation, Council will consider several factors:

• What changes in the workplace can be anticipated for the future that could affect the type and amount of building space that would be necessary to best serve the public? The City will update a 2018 needs analysis based on recent and anticipated workplace trends. This analysis will consider both the future space needs of the City organization, but also technology and design requirements not currently addressed in existing facilities.

• How will improvements in service provisions to residents and businesses and employee productivity compare to the amount of investment?

• How much will overall productivity and efficiency in meeting resident and business needs be enhanced by replacing the scattered municipal offices in six separate buildings in the corridor with a central location to handle resident needs?

• How can the movement of municipal uses outside of the central zone open up current sites for more desirable community uses, such as open space and parks?

• What other uses in the east zone will complement the vision outlined in Heart of Golden?

• What is the possibility of offsetting project costs through potential redevelopment projects that complement the vision?

Keep watching for updates on this important project to provide feedback and help decide what the Heart of Golden (the Clear Creek Corridor) will be for the community into the future.

Social, Economic & Environmental Issues

2022 Fall Yard Waste Collection Week of Nov. 7

residents who participate in the City’s Pay as You Throw (PAYT) residential waste collection program, the semi-annual fall yard waste collection is scheduled for the week of Nov. 7 - 11. Yard waste should be placed at or near where your trash is collected by 8 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 home improvement or grocery stores. Yard waste for this collection includes grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, and ground and chipped wood. For details, please visit www.cityofgolden.net/ yardwaste

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Your Input is Needed on Proposed Energy Codes for Buildings

The Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB), Planning Commission and a citizen’s task force have been working jointly to evaluate potential new building codes that will ensure that Golden’s building inventory is consistently moving towards the City’s sustainability goals. The most recent energy goals adopted in 2019 include:

• To achieve 100% renewable energy for electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable for heating by 2050.

• To align Greenhouse Gas Emission reductions with the Paris Accord by 2050.

• To reduce consumption of building electricity by 15% by 2030 and reduce consumption of natural gas by 15% by 2030.

The groups spent many months evaluating different code options and measuring the impacts to homeowners and buildings, including specific costs and benefits. The groups have recommended an all-electric policy and increases in the required amount of solar photovoltaics for new construction and new incentives and requirements for future projects

in existing buildings. The recommendations are available online at www.guidinggolden.com/net-zero-buildings and are expected to be scheduled for review by City Council in November. Give your opinion through the website or at one of the upcoming public hearings.

Watts Up? How You Can Cash In With Energy Rebates for Sustainable Homes and Businesses

Through the end of 2022, Golden homeowners can apply for energy efficiency rebates offered by the CSAB. Now is a great time to consider adding insulation to your home, a smart thermostat or a new heat pump to replace an old, inefficient furnace. The City is matching Xcel Energy rebates to double the benefit to you. Help Golden become a more sustainable community and lower your energy bills. Apply at www.cityofgolden.net/sustainabilityrebates

Holiday Safety Tips Golden Fire Department

With the winter holiday season rapidly approaching, the Golden Fire Department (GFD) reminds everyone to keep your home safe from potential fire. GFD recommends the following safety tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday season for you and your loved ones.

TURKEY FRYER SAFETY

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 outside away from buildings and any other materials 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.)

SELECTING AND CARING FOR A LIVE TREE

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 candles, 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.

FIREPLACE

Clean and inspect your chimney or wood stove annually. Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces. Remember to never use flammable liquids to start a fire. Use only seasoned hardwood. Never burn trash or debris in your fireplace or wood stove. Do not leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. When cleaning your fireplace or wood stove, put all ashes in a metal container with a lid and store outside your home away from any combustibles to allow them to cool fully.

COOKING

Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment! The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking, so remember to stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food. Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids; have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy, or coffee could cause serious burns.

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 the daylight savings time changes.

Golden Community Center

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

FRONT PORCH WEEKLY CALENDAR

Month: November

Monday Tuesday ThursdayWednesday Friday

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8am 12pm Front Porch Friends

8:30 & 10am Arthritis Aqua Aerobics*

10am Water Walking*

10am All Levels Yoga*

12 4:00pm Pinochle

1 4:00pm Beginner Bridge

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8:30am Arthritis Aqua Aerobics*

9am SilverSneakers Classic*

9 11am Senior Volleyball*

10am Water Walking*

11am 1:30pm Hands & Hearts (1st & 3rd Tuesday)

12pm All Levels Yoga*

1pm SilverSneakers Yoga*

12:30 4pm Mah Jongg

2 4pm Pickleball*

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8am 12pm Front Porch Friends 8am Tai Chi*

8:30 & 10am Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program*

10am Water Walking*

10am All Levels Yoga*

11am 1pm Water Exercise Social (2nd Wednesday)

1 2:30pm Golden Needlecrafters

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8:30 & 10am Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program*

9am SilverSneakers Classic*

10am 12pm Ladies Billiards

12:30 4pm Mah Jongg

1:15 3:15pm Pickleball*

ACTIVITY:

7 9am Pickleball*

8am 12pm Front Porch Friends

9 11am Senior Women's Basketball*

9:30am 12:30pm Group Mah Jongg

12pm All Levels Yoga*

1pm SilverSneakers Yoga*

1pm Golden Girls Book Club (4th Friday of each month)

*Classes or activities held in the Gymnasium, South Table Mountain Room or the Pool. Drop-ins welcome for Pickleball and Senior Women's Basketball. Advance Registration required for all Aquatics programs.

Restorative and Healing Sound Baths with Amanda Rose

Tuesday,

Golden Community Center

Relax, Reset and Release

Sound Bath healing frequencies are created by handmade Tibetan and Crystal Singing bowls.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 - 11 a.m.

• $149 Residents, $154 Non-Residents

• Includes: 8 sessions of sound bath meditations with Handmade Tibetian and crystal 7 Chakra Singing Bowls, a crystal, and a notebook

Golden History Museum & Park

Rosette Patty Irons

Tucked in the collection of Golden History Museum & Park is a small unassuming box. Inside are two iron molds in the shapes of a heart and a circle. Listed as “Rosette Patty Irons,” these pieces point to a larger story of immigration in not only Golden, but the United States as well. While the pieces are not tied to a specific donor, the rosette irons were made by the Alfred Andresen & Co. in Minneapolis (1893-1913) that marketed cooking utensils to the regional Swedish immigrant population.

Rosettes are a light, deep-fried cookie often served coated with powdered sugar. Scandinavian in origin, the cookies are commonly made during the Christmas season. Similar versions of the cookie exist in other countries, each originating separately. The iron is to be coated in batter (made with sugar, salt, eggs, milk, and flour), then dipped in hot oil until the crispy cookie falls off. While a floral shape is common, other shapes are also found in the museum collection.

Golden and its surrounding area had its fair share of immigrants from Sweden, and it seems likely the rosette irons are from one such family. Looking through census records from the late 1880s through the early 1900s, Swedish immigrants are not uncommon to find. Many built their lives and families here, with children frequently having Colorado listed as their birthplace. According to the Library of Congress, between 1861 and 1881, 150,000 Swedes immigrated to the United States. Not only did companies and local governments recruit immigrants to the west, but the promise of open land also encouraged westward movement.

Looking to make your own holiday cookies? Our favorite recipe for pepparkakor, a classic Swedish ginger cookie, is posted at GoldenHistory.org/blog. The spices in the cookie may have been a treat to add in during the holidays, and the sugar piping provided a chance to express some artistic talent.

Homestead for the Holidays

Dec. 17 from 2 -

p.m.

Join us at the Golden History Park on Dec. 17 from 2 - 5 p.m. for Homestead for the Holidays to experience the winter season just like the pioneers did. This familyfriendly event will have you strolling through the Golden History Park to explore different pioneer practices – from polka in the schoolhouse to Swedish cookies in the Pearce/ Helps Cabin. Tickets are required. For more information: GoldenHistory.org/events.

Rosette Irons set and box with an illustration of various related products, troubleshooting hints when frying rosettes, and a recipe for rosette wafers and patties. Product manufactured by Alfred Andresen & Co. of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credit: Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection.

Photo © Andrew Terrill

November Weekends The Polar Express Train Ride

All aboard The Polar Express™ Train Ride for some magical holiday fun! This three-part theatrical production starts off in the newly renovated, heated Polar Express Pavilion, followed by hot chocolate, holiday caroling and a ride to the North Pole in a vintage coach, pulled by an authentic coal-fired steam locomotive. A visit with Santa tops off the experience. For exact dates, information and tickets, visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org/ polar-express.

Nov. 19 - Dec. 29 Holiday Art Market

The 48th annual Holiday Art Market features over 3.000 unique items made by Colorado artists. Just in time for your holiday shopping, you can find high quality artisan crafts, pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber, leather, metal, wood, food items and more! The market also stays open after Christmas so you can shop for a little something for yourself! Foothills Art Center, admission is free. Info: www.foothillsartcenter.org/48th-holiday-art-market

Nov. 24 The Great Turkey Chase

Dress up in your best turkey day duds and start off your Thanksgiving with a fun run, out and back along the Clear Creek Trail. The 9th Annual Turkey Chase is sponsored by Runners Roost and features a raffle and a chance to pluck feathers from a turkey – if you’re fast enough to catch it! The run begins and ends in Parfet Park and starts at 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit https://runnersroost.com/the-great-turkey-chase/.

Nov. 25 - Dec. 23 A Christmas Story

All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the exploding furnace, the school bully, the ice-cold lamppost, and the winning leg lamp. The theatrical adaptation of A Christmas Story is destined to become a perennial holiday favorite. All shows at Miner’s Alley Playhouse. For tickets and information visit: www.minersalley.com

Nov. 26 - Dec. 17 The Story of the Nutcracker

Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents an adaptation by Rory Pierce. The beautiful Nutcracker, a gift to Marie from her Godfather Drosselmeier on Christmas Eve gets broken and then comes alive in a story-within-astory! Come be part of the beloved holiday tale. Miners Alley Playhouse. Tickets and Information: www.minersalley.com

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November Weekends Colorado Railroad Museum

Nov. 24 Clear Creek Trail

Nov. 25 - Dec. 23 Miners Alley Playhouse

Nov. 19 - Dec. 29 Foothills Art Center

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Every year during the holiday season, Golden takes a step back to a simpler time of strong family traditions and small-town holiday celebrations. Historic Downtown Golden will be the central location for Candlelight Nights, presented by the Olde Golden Holiday Committee, a city-wide celebration that includes the Candlelight Walk, Holiday Art Market, The Season of Lights Storyboard Walk, a dazzling holiday light display along Clear Creek and downtown, shopping, dining, holiday parades, and so much more. It's the 100 year anniversary of Golden’s impressive holiday lighting display!

Drop off your letters to Santa in the North Pole Mailbox at the Visitors Center. They go express mail to the jolly old guy himself.

We have the holidays covered, check back in the December Informer for more details.

HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY

Downtown, Clear Creek path, Golden History Park, Parfet Park, and the Golden Visitor & Information Center are spectacularly illuminated with over 45,000 sparkling lights through the holiday season.

THE SEASON OF LIGHTS STORYBOARD WALK

Stroll through Golden and discover different displays celebrating and highlighting holiday traditions from around the world. A map of the storyboard walk can be found at VisitGolden.com.

Dec. 2 - 6:30 p.m.

OLDE GOLDEN CANDLELIGHT WALK

The Golden community comes out to experience the beauty of the holiday season together on this night. Holiday Show at the stage in Parfet Park at 5 p.m. Candlelight Walk starts at 6:30 p.m. at 15th and Washington. Bring a candle or purchase one beforehand at a local vendor.

Dec. 10 - 10:30 a.m.

OLDE GOLDEN HOLIDAY PARADE

Bursting with Colorado charm and holiday spirit, Golden’s holiday parade is a beloved family-friendly tradition. The parade route runs along Washington Ave. from 10th St. to 13th St.

Dec. 17 - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

JINGLE ON THE AVENUE

Spend a magical day in Golden meeting and mingling with your favorite holiday characters - classic and new - on Washington Avenue. Bring your camera for a ‘Selfie with an Elfie” and more!

For a full list of Golden's holiday events: VisitGolden.com

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SHOP SMALL IN GOLDEN SATURDAY, NOV. 26

Shop Small in Golden for Small Business Saturday Support the places you love this holiday season

Kick-off the holiday season in Golden on Small Business Saturday! Shop and dine in Golden to support our local small businesses.

Stop by Visit Golden’s Shop Small Welcome Station from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 26 to pick up a tote bag before experiencing all of Golden’s five shopping areas. The welcome station will be located at the Golden Visitors & Information Center.

Shopping in Golden provides jobs for people and when you spend money at local businesses, you’re helping to boost the community. It’s a perfect chance to support and help Golden thrive while also finding great gifts for your friends and family.

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. You can get out and support the places you love with the people you love on Nov 26.