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City of Golden /
911 10th Street /
Golden, CO
(303) 384-8000
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ARTSWEEK GOLDEN kicks off with a colorful explosion!
Driving or walking around downtown Golden this weekend, you might have noticed a little extra color bedecking our beloved bronze statues.
The
Ladies Fancywork Society
embellished many of Golden's downtown sculptures with crocheted creations in a kick-off "Yarnbombing" event to ARTSWEEK GOLDEN.
Another important part of ARTSWEEK GOLDEN is tonight's premiere of the documentary Help, Hope, Strength at 6 p.m. at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. This documentary tells the story of the new mural on North Washington and the creative partnership between local students and Denver artist Jolt to bring hope and awareness to the important issue of mental health.
As always, there is a lot happening in Golden this summer, so keep reading, and have a great week!
Your Friends at the City of Golden
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Water Usage at 15 Year High
Despite rain over the weekend, we are diverting more water from Clear Creek than we have in 15 years. Demand in the city is very high, which means water bills will be higher.
Now would be a great time to register/look at the Aquahawk Alerting water usage monitoring system to see how much water you are using and set up alerts.
You can also check out our Water Conservation page to learn ways you can help conserve water and help Golden meet its long-term water conservation goals.
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2018 Utilities Replacement
Work is being done on water main replacement between 4th and 5th from Cheyenne to Arapahoe Alley. Also, the
S. Golden Rd and Johnson Rd water main pipe will be fused this week.
Sewer main replacement in Arapahoe Gulch will be completed this week.
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16th Street from Illinois to Arapahoe Streets will be closed by the Colorado School of Mines until mid-August for stormwater and street improvements.
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2018 Street Improvement Program
Martin Marietta has completed 75% of this year's program. They will return in mid-September to complete the remainder of the street paving for this year.
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Golden Bike Park Work Day
The Golden Bike Park will be receiving maintenance work on Saturday, July 21
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. by volunteers, and as a result, course riding may be impacted. The City of Golden, in collaboration with resident volunteers and the Golden GiddyUp, will work to maintain the integrity and safety of the park.
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ARTSWEEK GOLDEN is here! This
week-long celebration of the arts includes activities that take place throughout Golden, including performance art, sidewalk chalk masterpieces, and plein air painting.
The festival offers different activities all week,culminating in a weekend arts festival
July 20-22 with more than 100 national artists exhibiting their works in a spectacular setting on the Colorado School of Mines campus. Foothills Art Center (FAC) is organizing the entire event.
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Help, Hope, Strength - Documentary Premier
Come to the premiere of the documentary
Help, Hope, Strength
tonight, July 17 at 6 p.m. at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. and learn about the meaning behind the new mural on north Washington Avenue.
The new 1,000 ft. long mural covers the retaining wall along Washington Avenue between 2nd and 5th streets. This is the product of an 18-month long program that involved Foothills Art Center, Golden High School, Golden Rotary Club, and Denver artist, Jolt.
The new mural reflects mental health issues in our community with an uplifting message about h
elp, hope, and strength. The mural design came from students working along with the artist.
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Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting
The Golden Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board will meet tonight, Tuesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
At tonight's meeting, the following will be considered:
- Investment Forum update
- Singletrack Sidewalks (STS) discussion
- CIP
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Citizen Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
The Citizen Budget Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, July 18 at 7:30 a.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
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Public Art Commission Open House at FAC
The Public Art Commission (PAC) invites the community to Foothills Art Center,
809 15th St., on
Wednesday, July 18 at 6 p.m., to meet commission members, discuss current and future projects, and give input on the public art process and direction in Golden.
This event is free to the public and light refreshments will be provided.
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Planning Commission Study Session
The Planning Commission will meet in study session Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
During the study session, the following will be discussed:
- Choose a Golden Investment Forum Task Force representative
- Neighborhood planning priorities
- Urban agriculture code update
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City Council Study Session
Golden City Council will meet in Study Session on Thursday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
At the study session, the following will be discussed:
- City Council will review and discuss proposed revisions to Council Rules of Procedures.
- The Leadership Golden class will report on the work they have been doing related to special projects within the Golden community.
- Staff will present the revised and updated version of the Communications and Community Engagement Strategic Framework. Once approved by Council, this document will serve as the guiding principles to achieve mutually beneficial communication and engagement with the community.
- Staff and Council will review and discuss a preliminary draft of the 10-year CIP for the 2019-2020 budget cycle.
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Golden Weekends
This
Friday and Saturday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., Golden's downtown comes alive with activity for the whole family to enjoy.
Dozens of Golden businesses stay open until at least 8 p.m. and offer specials, in-store demonstrations, samples and more.
Live music on the street corners, free carriage rides, and merchant special activities bring the festivities outdoors onto the sidewalks and in stores and restaurants throughout the summer weekend evenings.
The Downtown Golden Merchant Partners (DGMP) is hosting the events, with support from the Downtown Development Authority, in appreciation of the Golden community.
Participating businesses will be marked by a gold balloon at their front doors. Golden Weekends takes place most Fridays and Saturdays this summer, but will not take place during Buffalo Bill Days weekend nor on Super Cruise Saturdays.
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Golden Farmers Market
Find local produce, prepared foods, and items for the home and garden as well as educational experiences, promotional opportunities and a social gathering space every Saturday this summer (excluding Saturday, July 29 for Buffalo Bill Days). Come out from
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, July 21.
The Market is located in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library near the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets.
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Golden Investment Taskforce Meeting
The Golden Investment Taskforce will meet on Monday, July 23 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
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Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
The Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, July 24 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at 911 10th St.
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Jefferson County Golden Library Events
Every week our Golden branch of the Jefferson County Public Library, located at 1019 10th Street, features events and classes for all ages, from DIY Labs to Book Clubs to creative and educational workshops.
Visit JeffcoLibrary.org for a calendar of upcoming events. There you can also register for
programs that require pre-registration.
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Fire Department Training Exercise
Residents may see firefighters at the houses located at 1919 Ford Street this Thursday and Friday, July 19 and 20. Nothing to worry about! The Golden Fire Department will be conducting training exercises.
The property is scheduled for demolition next month, so the owner is allowing the fire department to train in the houses and practice important life-saving skills with no actual fire.
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Sign Your Kids Up for Dash at the Splash!
Kids, get excited, it's your chance to shine! The eighth annual Dash at the Splash Kid's Triathlon is coming up in August, and registration is open now. Kids get the opportunity to challenge themselves to swimming, biking and running on a course especially designed for kids.
The age groups are 11-12 years, 9-10 years, and 8 and under. The age category will determine distances in each event that the child will compete. Start practicing today by taking your child out on a bike ride, hike, or play games in one of the many parks around town.
Splash Aquatic Park has lap lanes that are open daily, or check out the indoor aquatics facility at the Golden Community Center. Sign up before July 27 and get the early bird rate of $30. The Dash at the Splash is at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11.
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Rabies infected bat found in the Golden/Lakewood area
A bat found in the Golden/Lakewood area near I-70 and Denver West Boulevard tested positive for rabies on July 11, 2018. The bat was found indoors in a room with a dog, and Jefferson County Public Health is following up with the dog's owner about contact and vaccination status.
If you come in contact with an infected bat, you are at risk of being exposed to rabies and should contact your medical provider as soon as possible to receive immediate medical treatment.
Avoid contact with all wild or stray animals, including bats and skunks, and vaccinate all cats, dogs, ferrets and livestock. Do not allow your pets to roam free.
Contact non-emergency dispatch at 303-980-7300 if you find a dead bat or skunk, if you find a bat or skunk behaving strangely or if you or your pet are bitten by any animal. If bitten or scratched by a pet or wild animal, wash wounds with soap and water and call your doctor.
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