City of Golden Weekly Update
In this issue
Upcoming Events
Golden Bicycle Cruise
Golden Farmers Market
City Council Regular Meeting
Local Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting
CSAB Meeting
Around Town
Go Golden Fall Fitness Celebration kicks off next week
FAS: You can help Foothills Animal Shelter win $25,000 simply by voting daily through Aug. 31
Golden Streets: Street Paving Program moves through Golden
Heritage Road: Overhead power lines on Heritage Road are going underground
Clear Creek: The lights of Christmas in August?
Online: Pay your Utility Bill online fee-free!
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Upcoming Events
Bike ride along the beautiful trails in Golden, and then enjoy a small festival for the riders. Come at 6 p.m. to socialize, then the ride begins at 7 p.m., rain or shine! Free and open to all ages, the Golden Cruise will be leaving from the parking lot just west of the Golden Library on 10th Street. Each cruise has a theme and the theme for tonight is "Surf's Up!"
Join fellow riders on the last Tuesday of each month from April through October, and ride the wonderful bike paths of Golden!
Once again, the New Belgium Brewing Company will be pouring their fabulous Fat Tire Amber Ale and one other summer brew. The High Road Bluegrass Band, the Lookout Mountain Boys and other local bands will be serving up great music, and there will be food and fun for everyone!
There will be prize drawings after every ride for gift cards to Golden businesses, so be sure to get your drawing tickets! As part of their Inspiring Health campaign, St. Anthony's Hospital will be sponsoring the drawing for the cruiser bike at the end of each cruise so don't miss your chance to score a sweet new ride!
Under the auspices of the Golden Civic Foundation, volunteers from Golden's nonprofit organizations will be helping with set-up, tear down, and manning the beer garden in exchange for a cut of the beer proceeds. The Golden High School boys swim and dive team will be acting as course marshals, and will also receive a share of the proceeds. This is a great chance to support all the fine folks doing wonderful things in our town, so grab your kids and a couple of friends, and join us on the last Tuesday of the month from April through October!
We have to have signed waivers this year, so save some time and print one ahead of time!
For more info, call Marcie Miller at 720-326-8636.
Themes
- August 26, 2014 - "Surf's Up!
- September 30, 2014 - Pirates
- October 28, 2014 - Zombies
The Golden Bicycle Cruise, sponsored by the Golden Civic Foundation, takes place the last Tuesday of every month from April through October.
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Golden Farmers Market
The Golden Farmers Market is bigger and better than ever!
In addition to a delectable array of locally grown fruits and vegetables, you'll find garden decor, specialty treats, flowers and plants, and hard to find specialty items. Fill out the menu with frozen fish and meats, fresh breads, canned condiments and sweets, locally-made wines, plus wonderful pasta and unique cooking ingredients. While you shop, enjoy live music and free horse-drawn carriage rides through Historic Golden.
Join the fun from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday this summer (with the exception of during Buffalo Bill Days, July 26) in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library, 1019 10th Street.
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The Golden City Council will meets in Council Chambers in City Hall every second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Some meetings are rescheduled or the start time must be altered due to holidays or other events happening in the city. Changes in the regular schedule will be noted online.
To download the meeting agenda, or view archived agendas, minutes or web casts from past meetings, please visit the City Council pages.
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.
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Local Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting
Obtaining a liquor license in the City of Golden is a privilege, not a right. Liquor licenses are issued by the State and the City of Golden.
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 pm. For more information call (303) 384-8015.
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The mission of the Community Sustainability Advisory Board 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.
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Around Town
Go Golden Fall Fitness Celebration kicks off next week
Throughout the month of September the City is offering a number of free active living events available to residents as part of the Council’s efforts to create a healthier community. The program features scheduled activities throughout the month, as well as four concentrated community events (one each week) located at a different Golden park. To see the full calendar of scheduled events, please visit our Go Golden webpage.
FAS: You can help Foothills Animal Shelter win $25,000 simply by voting daily through Aug. 31
During the last two weeks of the Rachel Ray $100K Challenge, a daily voting contest will take place August 15 � 31. If Foothills Animal Shelter ends up within the top three shelters with the highest amount of votes, out of all 50, it automatically qualifies them for a $25,000 Community Engagement Award, which they would have a good shot at winning. With the average cost of care per animal being $247, that could mean helping save another 100 lives. Details and daily reminders will be posted on Foothills Animal Shelter�s Facebook page during the 17-day voting timeframe. Like them on Facebook and encourage your friends to do the same! … Cast your vote now!
Golden Streets: Street Paving Program moves through Golden
Martin Marietta has completed milling operations and will soon begin paving the following streets:
- 8th Street from Cheyenne to Briarwood
- Meadow Run north of Mesa Drive
- Mesa Drive, from Ford to Ridge Road
- Deer Springs Lane
- 5th Street from Ford to East
- Maple from 5th to 6th Steets.
- Sage Circle
- Foothills Road from Sage Drive to Goldenvue
- 4th Street from Arapahoe to Illinois
- Arapahoe from 2nd Street to south of 6th Street
- Illinois Street from 4th Street to south end of 6th Street
Residents on these streets will be notified at least 72 hours in advance of paving operations about parking restrictions and access to their driveways. "No Parking" signs are being placed in advance of paving.
Heritage Road: Overhead power lines on Heritage Road are going underground
Sturgeon Electric began boring operations on Monday, setting vaults and preparing the hillside for underground utility lines. The work began on W. 4th Avenue, and will work south toward Berthoud Way. While the construction is primarily outside the limits of pavement, traffic may be minimally impacted from time to time.
Clear Creek: The lights of Christmas in August?
Not a snow flake in sight or a jingle bell to be heard, but we'll be ready when the time comes! If you noticed some activity down on Clear Creek between the museum and the Billy Drew Bridge, those are crews getting the electrical power ready for the lights of the season.
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