Golden City Hall
911 10th Street
Golden, CO 80401
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Upcoming Events
From City Council meetings to bike races to community choir concerts, there's always something happening in Golden.
Don't miss out! Keep track of what's happening and when on the Community Calendar.
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Help us keep our Community Calendar up-to-date. If you are sponsoring a not-for-profit event that takes place in Golden and welcomes everyone, we want to know about it. Fill out our event submission form and if it fits our editorial standard, we'll add it to the calendar.
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Once upon a time, Golden was primarily known for one thing - the home of Coors beer! While we're still proud to hold that distinction, the last few years have seen an explosion of microbreweries, and tasty restaurants to go with them, making this an even tastier place to live and visit.
On April 27 you can sample some of that deliciousness at the 2nd Annual Taste of Golden, featuring some of the finest food and drink Golden has to offer. Read below for more information.
Also happening this week on April 25 is the 22nd Annual Courage Walk, honoring the strength and courage of the survivors of crime.
There's plenty more happening, from City board meetings to a Purge Your Spurge! event, so read on, and have a great week!
Your friends at the City of Golden
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Free Xeric Natives Water-wise Seminar
"Xeric Natives" by Kenton Seth Tonight! Tuesday, April 21, 2015
6-8 p.m.
Golden Community Center, Coal Creek North room
1470 10th Street  The Colorado landscape is brimming with colorful flowers, grasses, and shrubs that thrive in our dry, high desert climate, and there are countless possibilities for incorporating these native plants into your Xeriscape garden. Horticulture expert, Kenton Seth, has spent years exploring and learning about the native plants of our majestic state, and his "Xeric Natives" seminar will offer knowledge about the water-saving potential, and other environmental benefits, of using these natives in your home garden.
The Water-Wise seminar series is supported by local water providers and the Center for ReSource Conservation (CRC). Several seminars are offered throughout the Denver/Boulder area at no cost and they are open to everyone. Find full details about the seminar series on the CRC website. Call 303-999-3820 x222 or email [email protected] with any questions or for more details.
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Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
The Parks & Recreation Board meets tonight, April 21, at 7 p.m. in the Golden Community Center. The Parks and Recreation Board was created in 1982 in order to increase community involvement, and to advise Golden City Council and staff on how to best provide safe and comprehensive parks and recreation facilities, programs, and services on behalf of all current and future residents of the City of Golden. The board consists of seven members and one alternate who serve four-year terms, making suggestions about policies and procedures, fees and charges, acceptance of park land, design of parks, and other projects relating to the Parks and Recreation Department. The board meets regularly at 7 p.m. in the Community Center on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, please visit our Parks and Recreation Board page. Read more about the Parks & Recreation Board
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Local Liquor Licensing Authority
The Local Liquor Licensing Authority will meet on April 22 at 2:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The Local Liquor Licensing Authority meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. These meetings are open to the public and take place in City Council Chambers, 911 10th Street at 2:30 p.m. For more information call (303) 384-8015. The Board is comprised of a Hearing Officer, who is appointed by City Council. To contact the Hearing Officer, call the City Clerk's Office at (303) 384-8015, or write to Liquor Licensing Authority Board, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401. Learn more about the LLA
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South Golden Road Neighborhood Plan Open House 2
Golden Planning Commission and City staff is in the beginning stage of developing the South Golden Road Neighborhood Plan and would like your input. The neighborhood plan is a subset of the City of Golden Comprehensive Plan . The goal of the plan is to help implement the Value Themes created by the residents of Golden through the Golden Vision 2030 Plan. The Plan will establish parameters for types of transportation improvements, public amenities, and help guide any future land use changes in the area. While the focus will be on the main commercial corridor of South Golden Road, the larger area (for context) will include the area east of the intersection of Rimrock Drive and S. Golden Road, and the entire area south of S. Golden Road between Johnson Road and Ulysses Street, which extends all the way to US6. City Staff planned two separate kickoff Open House meetings. The first was held on April 14 from 8 - 10 a.m., to better accommodate commercial business owners in the area. The second will be held in the evening on April 22 from 5 - 8 p.m. for the convenience of residential owners/tenants. The meeting will be held at Faith Lutheran Church at 17701 W. 16th Ave in Golden in classrooms 1 & 2. For questions or comments, please feel free to contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 303-384-8097.
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CSAB Meeting
The Community Sustainability Advisory Board will meet on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
The mission of the Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) is to assist the City of Golden in achieving the ten-year sustainability goals. In order to facilitate achievement of these goals, the Board will lead, encourage, enable, and empower the citizens, visitors, and people who work in Golden, to live in a sustainable manner.
Learn more about Golden's Sustainability Initiative, or visit the Community Sustainability Advisory Board page for more information about the board itself and to access an agenda for the upcoming meeting, or minutes from past meetings.
The Community Sustainability Advisory Board meets the fourth Wednesday of each month in Council Chambers from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
View the Golden City Council page
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City Council Meeting
The Golden City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on April 23 in Council Chambers.
The Golden City Council meets in Council Chambers in City Hall, usually every second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Visit the Council Members & Commentaries pages to read about and find contact information for Mayor Marjorie Sloan and all six council members - Joe Behm, Saoirse Charis-Graves, Marcie Miller, Marcia Claxton, Pamela Gould, and Laura Weinberg.
View the Golden City Council page
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Purge Your Spurge! Event
 You may have seen it in a neighbor's yard. Maybe you have it in your own yard. And maybe you even think it is somewhat attractive. But the truth is, there is nothing pretty about the noxious weed Myrtle spurge. Jefferson County Weed & Pest needs your help in getting rid of this plant that takes over the landscape and is a danger to people, desirable plants and wildlife. Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites) is a highly invasive 'List A' noxious weed that is required by the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (C.R.S. 35-5.5-101-119) to be eradicated. Myrtle spurge contains a toxic, milky sap which can cause severe skin irritations, including blistering. Hand-pulling, digging, and herbicide applications are effective methods used to control it. It is highly recommended to wear gloves, long sleeves, shoes and eye protection when in contact with Myrtle spurge, as all the plant parts are considered poisonous. Jefferson County Weed & Pest and City of Golden are co-hosting a Purge Your Spurge! event on Saturday, April 25 at which residents can bring bagged spurge to be disposed of properly. Myrtle spurge that is not bagged, or included with other yard waste cannot be accepted. The first 50 participants to bring their bags of Myrtle spurge will receive a native plant to take home for their yard. In addition, staff and experts will be available to answer questions about noxious weeds. Event Information Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO (Human Services building parking lot). For more information, contact Alicia Doran at 303-271-5989, [email protected], or visit jeffco.us/weed-and-pest/weeds. Identifying Myrtle Spurge This weed, also called donkeytail spurge or creeping spurge, is a low-growing perennial with trailing fleshy stems which spreads rapidly to surrounding areas and can 'jump' fences to natural areas and displace native vegetation and reduce forage for wildlife. The leaves are fleshy, blue-green and alternate; the flowers are bright yellow-green, petal-like, and appear from February to May.
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22nd Annual Courage Walk
 The 22nd Annual Courage Walk offers a chance to honor the strength and courage of survivors in the aftermath of crime - and a time to speak out in unison for crime victims' rights and services.
Eleanor Roosevelt said, "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do." The courage of survivors who "do the thing they think they cannot do" and then find a way to live life again inspires this event.
Where: Jefferson County Courts & Administration Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO
When: 10 a.m. - Breakfast and Registration; 11 a.m. - Walk begins
The 22nd Annual Courage Walk will begin at the Jefferson County Courts and Administration Building (rain or shine!) and will conclude with a short ceremony at the Courage Garden. The half mile walk is wheelchair accessible. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
Learn more about 22nd Annual Courage Walk
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2nd Annual Taste of Golden
 Sample food from more than a dozen local restaurants, plus Golden's breweries, micro-brews and distilleries. Enjoy music and a silent auction as you try local cuisine and beverages. The Second Annual Taste of Golden will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10thSt. Tickets are $25 before the event or $30 at the door. For more information, contact the Golden Chamber of Commerce at 303-279-3113 or email [email protected].
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Youth Citizen's Police Academy teaches young people what police work is all about!
Do you know a young adult who is considering a career in Law Enforcement? A young adult who watches law enforcement themed TV shows and movies? Or is a fan of CSI? Wonders what it is that police officers really do?
From June 8 - 12, young adults who are accepted for the academy will learn what real police officers and police employees do in the performance of their duties and the rules and laws that guide them.
Academy attendees will receive information on how crimes such as Domestic Violence and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs are investigated. They will learn how Traffic Accident Investigators handle car crashes. Attendees will meet a Police K-9 handler and see a demonstration of the K-9 in action as the handler and his dog work as a team. They will learn about the laws that allow an officer to use force, including the use of a Taser, on a suspect.
Apply now on the City of Golden Volunteer page.
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Looking for Summer Work? The City of Golden is now hiring!
The job market can be tough for young people, but each summer, the City of Golden offers lots of opportunities for students looking to make some extra money between terms. The Splash, Fossil Trace Golf Club, and other seasonal hiring throughout the City provide a great place for students to have fun, be productive, and earn some cash. There are a lot of job opportunities currently available with the City of Golden - and not just seasonal, so have a look on our Employment page, and apply soon!
Employment opportunities currently available with Golden
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Pay your Municipal Court fines online!
We've been offering online utility bill payments for a while, and now we've added another service. While there's nothing pleasant about receiving a ticket, the silver lining is, you can now pay that ticket online. Just sign up, and you're only a few clicks away from putting it behind you.
Try it today!
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Library distributing free books for four-year-olds this week!
 Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is partnering with One Book 4 Colorado to distribute free books to four-year olds through April 27. During the distribution period, families with four-year-old children living in Jefferson County may pick up a free book at any Jefferson County Public Library location. Books are available in both English and Spanish. Learn more about One Book 4 Colorado
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Order Garden In A Box kits now to pick up at the Greener Golden event on May 16
The City of Golden and the Center for ReSource Conservation offer an easy, fun and affordable way to create beautiful, water-conserving gardens through the purchase of a Garden In A Box kit. Each garden features locally grown plants chosen for their xeric properties, professionally designed plant by number layouts, and a Plant and Care Guide that makes you an instant planting pro. Gardens fit into a 50-100 square foot area and feature full sun, shade, and delicious edible designs. Golden residents will receive an additional $25 off at checkout on select gardens while supplies last. Replacing turf? You'll increase your water savings by up to 50 percent! With thousands of Gardens In A Box planted every year, your purchase helps save up to two million gallons each watering season! Your perennial plants will deliver beauty and savings for years to come. Five gardens are available, all with the "plant by number" design. Three xeric gardens for full sun are on offer, one of which attracts pollinators, and one that showcases native plants. Another garden is designed for partial shade, and the last selection is a colorful vegetable garden. In addition, for the first time ever this year, the Greatest Hits of Xeriscape is available. This garden selection includes the most popular xeric plants from previous years. To order your garden, visit ConservationCenter.org/Gardens or call 303-999-3820 ext. 222.
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Golden Library closed for construction until June 11
 The Golden Library will be closed until June 11 for remodeling. The following alternative services will be available in the meantime:
Bookmobile Visits (pick up and return books)
Golden Library Parking Lot
12-4 p.m. Sundays
6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Storytimes - early literacy experiences for children and caregivers
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street
Wednesdays and Saturdays, through May 30 (No Storytimes on May 2)
10:15 a.m. Wednesdays (Babytime)
11 a.m. Wednesdays (Toddler Time)
10:30 a.m. Saturdays (All Ages) Teen Advisory Board Meetings
Golden HighSchool Library
701 24th Street
4 p.m. second Wednesday of every month DIY Explorers Club (for kids in grades 5-8)
Golden High School Library
701 24th Street
4 p.m. third Thursday of every month Adult Book Group (everyone welcome)
Starbucks
13th and Washington
6 p.m. third Tuesday of every month Young Reader's Fun Club (for kids 8-11)
Astor House
822 12th Street
4 p.m. fourth Wednesday of every month For more information, please visit the Jefferson County Public Library website.
Learn more about the remodel and alternative services that will be available during the closure
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