The City of Golden has received a neighborhood meeting application to discuss the potential submittal for a rezoning application to construct 8 duplexes (16 total units) on a property located at 18300 W. 4th Avenue. This proposed rezoning is for the 2.3 acre Bachman site and not the City-owned open space. 

Proposed lot sizes range from approximately 7,600 square feet to 12,500 square feet. Please plan to attend a neighborhood Information Meeting, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in the library at Shelton Elementary, located at 420 Crawford Street, to discuss this proposal. At that time, the applicant will present their plans and City staff will answer questions regarding the required procedures and outline opportunities for input during the review process.

Learn more about the meeting and download the rezoning plan. 

Join the JeffCo Innovators' Workshop for its April workshop at STATE 38 Distilling in Golden. Expect to have an interesting and fun evening that includes a tour of this unique distillery, an opportunity to meet other friendly Goldenites, and to hear the story from owner Sean Smiley about his experiences in starting up STATE 38 and other businesses.

Based in beautiful Golden, State 38 Distilling is a boutique distillery built by hand with extreme attention to detail celebrating the birth year of Colorado, 1876. This award-winning distillery team takes pride in providing one of the industry's longest and most detailed tours. This is another special event with limited space and registrations will have to be shut off at a point, so register soon.

The JeffCo Innovators' Workshop is presented as a public service by the IX Power Foundation and the City of Golden's Economic Development Department.

Register for the Jeffco Innovators' Workshop

Colorado School of Mines will celebrate E-Days with the theme, FantasE-Days, April 9-11. 

For a full list of events during the three-day festival, visit the CSM website. 

The Golden Urban Renewal Authority will meet on April 13 at 6:30 p.m. 

In 1989, the Golden City Council created the Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) to support the economic vitality of downtown Golden. When the Golden City Council created GURA, it also adopted an Urban Renewal Plan to provide guidance to GURA. The organization implements urban renewal projects, consistent with community values.

The Golden Urban Renewal Authority meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

The Economic Development Commission will meet on April 14 at 6:30 p.m.

The Economic Development Commission (EDComm) was established by Golden City Council in June of 1999 and consists of eight members. The purpose of the Economic Development Commission is to provide leadership, education, and the tools necessary for the Golden community to optimize appropriate economic opportunities. Their duties include developing a structure and strategy for marketing/promoting the Golden community.

The Economic Development Commission meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Works/Planning building located at 1445 10th Street. If a meeting must be rescheduled for some reason, the date will be noted on the Community Calendar.

Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is partnering with One Book 4 Colorado to distribute free books to four-year olds from April 13-27. 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

The 2015 "Citizen's Guide for Jefferson County," which lists national, state, regional, county and municipal officials for county residents, is now widely available within the county. The directory, compiled by the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County, contains nonpartisan information related to voting, schools, courts, and all levels of government affecting county residents. Additionally, it directs citizens to other information sources as well as to specific agencies and officials.

Encouraging citizens to become informed and involved in politics and government have been historic goals of the League since it was founded in 1920. Those same goals have prompted the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County to prepare this guide for the residents of Jefferson County to give them the means for involvement and prompt action.

Free copies of the guide may be obtained at Jefferson County libraries, Jefferson County clerk's and city clerks' offices or from the Jeffco LWV Office, 1425 Brentwood, Suite 7, Lakewood, CO 80214, call 303-238-0032 or email [email protected].

"Xeric Natives" by Kenton Seth

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. 

Please pre-register and 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.

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 will be offered, all with the "plant by number" design. Three xeric gardens for full sun will be available, one of which will attract 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 will be available for purchase. This garden selection includes the most popular xeric plants from previous years.

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.

There are a lot of job opportunities currently available with the City of Golden, from seasonal to part-time to full-time. If you're looking for work, don't forget to check out the opportunities available with us. 

And students, that includes you! There are always a lot of seasonal positions for summer work, so keep your eyes peeled.

 Employment opportunities currently available with Golden