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If you haven't yet made it out to the weekend holiday fun in downtown Golden, you still have one more chance!

Start with the parade on Saturday morning at 11 a.m., then stick around for dog cart and carriage rides, and festive shopping and dining. The Holiday Art Market is still going on through Dec. 28 for those last minute, unique gifts, and the lights are twinkling nightly on Clear Creek after the sun goes down.

Have a great week, everyone!

Your friends at the City of Golden

Upcoming Events

Olde Golden Christmas Celebration

Christmas in Golden

Don't miss the final weekend of FREE holiday activities in historic downtown

Golden. Enjoy a parade followed by the Olde Golden Christmas Celebration.

And to make it just a little sweeter, free parking is included!

Here's the breakdown:

Olde Golden Christmas Parade

(Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

Watch Santa zoom around in his sidecar motorcycle, heckle the Grinch as he drives by in his corvette, or cheer on elves as they race on unicycles during the weekly parade that travels down Washington Avenue. The Olde Golden Christmas Parades begin at 11 a.m. along Washington Avenue in downtown Golden.

Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides

(Saturday: noon - 3 p.m.)
Children will giggle and squeal as they enjoy Newfoundland Dog Cart rides in historic downtown Golden. Children get picked up at 12th and Jackson Street across from the Golden Diner. Donations support the Golden Fire Department.

What the Dickens? Victorian Carolers

(Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Listen to the sweet sounds of Victorian Carolers along Washington Avenue in historic downtown Golden after the parade and while shopping.

Santa Claus Meet and Greet at Avenue Gifts

(Saturday: noon - 3 p.m.)
Meet Santa Claus while meandering among the Washington Avenue shops.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

(Saturday and Sunday: noon - 4 p.m.)
Enjoy free horse drawn carriage rides through historic downtown Golden. Rides start at 12th Street between Washington and Arapahoe. Weather permitting.

Make sure to pop into Golden Goods for yummy holiday cookies!

Holiday Art Market (HART)

Foothills Art Center

Shop Holiday Art Market featuring over 100 select Colorado artists at Foothills Art Center. Choose from an array of jewelry, glass, ceramics, photography, paintings, woodworking and more.

Open Tuesday - Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday noon - 5 p.m. through December 28 at the Foothills Art Center.

For more information, please call 303-279-3922 or visit foothillsartcenter.org.

The Polar Express™ Train Ride at the Colorado Railroad Museum

The Polar Express at the CRM

For the first time in the history of the Colorado Railroad Museum, the story of The Polar Express™ is being theatrically re-created so you and your family can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children's tale. Prepare to be surrounded by the magic and wonder of the holiday season!

Enjoy three 75 minute performances (4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m.) each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 28, with additional performances on Mon. and Tues. Dec. 22 and 23.

Ticket prices vary from $30 to $100, and each experience includes hot chocolate, cookies, a train ride, visit with Santa and the "First Gift of Christmas."

For more information, and to purchase tickets, call 720-253-1023 or visitcoloradorailroadmuseum.org/polarexpress .

Adventures at the Astor House

Astor House

Stop by Golden's historic 1867 boarding house to enjoy the recently renovated exhibits and special holiday activities and crafts. Open Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and Sundays noon to 3:30 p.m. $3 per person entry fee. For more information call 303-278-3557 or visit goldenhistory.org.

Parks & Recreation Board Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Golden Community Center on December 16.

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, unless otherwise noted on the calendar. For more information, please visit our Parks and Recreation Board page.

Planning Commission Study Session

The Golden Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers on December 17.

The Planning Commission, established in 1948, affords residents the opportunity to actively participate in the planning of the City and its welfare; to learn all facets of the regulations governing such functions; interact with a wide variety of citizens participating in the shaping of Golden's future; and assume an active role in any regulation changes involving zoning and subdivision activity.

Planning Commission study sessions are held in Council Chambers on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Learn more about the Planning Commission.

Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting - CANCELLED

The Local Liquor Licensing Authority usually meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. This meeting, however, was rescheduled for December 17 due to the holidays, and has now been cancelled.

Around Town

Golden Police to handle intrusion alarm calls more efficiently

On January 1, 2015 the Golden Police Department will begin handling intrusion (burglary) alarms in a more efficient manner. The police and/or fire personnel will continue to immediately respond to robbery, panic, medical, and fire alarms; however, the department has decided to adopt a form of "Verified Alarm Response" as our method for handling intrusion alarms. This simply means that some form of verification will be needed prior to having officers dispatched. Either the alarm company can choose to physically verify the validity of an alarm, or police officers will respond if there are factors that lead us to believe that the alarm is valid.

Golden Fire Department now recruiting for the 2015 Volunteer Recruit Academy

2015 Fire Recruit Academy Ever dreamed of being a fire fighter? The Golden Fire Department is currently recruiting for the 2015 Volunteer Recruit Academy. Applications will be accepted through January 23.

Apply today!

Heritage Road: Work continues on underground lines

Sturgeon Electric is continuing to work on terminating the underground electric lines, however it looks like it will be the end of January before they'll be able to complete it.

Tucker Gulch Trail: Work continues

The walls were poured and have been back filled. The storm sewer relocations are also almost complete. The contractor began pouring the trail surface east of SH 93 on Monday.

Online: Pay your Utility Bill online fee-free!

If you haven't tried to pay your utility bill online yet, we've made it easier and more painless than ever! Online payments are now free! No fee - just sign up, and you're only a few clicks away from checking one more item off your to-do list. Try it today!

City of Golden Weekly Digest | December 16, 2014 | CityofGolden.net