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.
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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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Golden truly shines during the holidays - literally! And this Friday is when the switch flips and the magic happens - the town lights up in all its holiday glory. Help us kick off the holidays with the Candlelight Walk, followed by the annual tree lighting, then come back for more holiday fun on Saturday. We'll have the first Christmas parade at 11 a.m. followed by enough fun and festivities to get even the dourest Scrooge into the holiday spirit. Read on for more information!
Your friends at the City of Golden
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Candlelight Walk & Annual Tree Lighting
 Experience the beauty of the holiday season while walking down Washington Avenue, candle in hand, singing holiday carols during Golden's hometown Candlelight Walk, which offers an authentic way to start the season of lights and is open to all. Gather at Foothills Art Center at 6 p.m. at 15th and Arapahoe Streets, for pre-walk caroling and music by the CSM brass trio. Visitors can purchase candles for a minimal fee and enjoy a free dance recital performed by the Golden Community Center Dance Arts program at the intersection by Starbucks and Indulge. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end in front of the Golden Visitors Center for the annual Christmas Showcase and lighting of thousands of holiday lights all along Clear Creek.
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Olde Golden Christmas Celebration
 'Tis the season! Time again to enjoy FREE activities in historic downtown Golden each weekend, Nov. 29, Dec.6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20. for 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 (Saturdays only; 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 on December 6, 13, and 20. Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides(Saturdays only; 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(Saturdays only; 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(Saturdays only; noon - 3 p.m.)
Meet Santa Claus while meandering among the Washington Avenue shops. Horse Drawn Carriage Rides(Saturdays and Sundays; 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!
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Holiday Art Market (HART)
 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. from November 15 - December 28 at the Foothills Art Center. For more information, please call 303-279-3922 or visit foothillsartcenter.org.
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The Polar Express™ Train Ride at the Colorado Railroad Museum
 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 from Nov. 21 through Dec. 28, with additional performances on Weds. Nov. 26, and 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 .
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Golden High School 2014 Holiday Bazaar
Complete all of your holiday shopping in one spot while supporting a good cause at the Golden High School 2014 Holiday Bazaar. You'll find a huge and varied selection of items from more than 50 vendors, including Avon, Arbonne, thirty-one gifts, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Advo care, numerous "unique" handmade jewelry, scarves, hats, jellies, baby clothes, blankets, handmade cards, paper gift and much more. The event helps support the Golden High School PTA. Get your shopping on Friday, December 5, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Golden High School, 701 24th Street. Free parking and admission. For more information, contact Tammy Cooper at [email protected].
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Adventures at the 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.
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Cantatas of Celebration Concert
The Golden Community Choir will perform a Christmas Cantata at 7:30 p.m. at Golden High School, 701 24th St. Purchase tickets online or at the door.
For details call 303-279-6649 or visit goldencommunitychoirs.org.
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Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting (Rescheduled)
CSAB will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers on December 4.
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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Coffee with a Councilor
Chat with your City Councilors about issues in Golden that matter. Meet at 10 a.m. on December 6 at Bean Fosters, located at 720 Golden Ridge Road.
For details, call Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-709-7529 or [email protected].
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PAWS for Reading
Read with a four-legged friend from the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program on December 6 at 11 a.m. Dogs are ideal reading companions because they create a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment for sharing books.
Registration is required and children registering for this program must be able to read on their own.
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Teen Murder Mystery
There's been a murder at the library and it's up to you to solve the case!
Join us for a night of sleuthing and snacks to see if you can figure out whodunit on December 6 at 6:30 p.m. This program is open for teens in 7th-12th grades, and registration is required.
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2014 Golden Chamber Holiday Business Expo (Rescheduled)
 Enjoy delicious happy hour food and beverages while shopping and networking at the Table Mountain Inn during the Golden Chamber Holiday Business Expo on December 8 from 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Music will be provided by SubAtomic String Band and door prizes available. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 303-279-3113 or visit goldencochamber.org.
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Got Yard Waste?
 The final yard waste pickup was Saturday before last, but unfortunately, some houses were missed. Waste Management will be scheduling a makeup day soon. If you were one of those whose yard waste wasn't picked up when it was supposed to be, please call Waste Management or the city at 303-384-8022 to get on a list to be notified of makeup day.
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Miners Alley: Project almost complete!
Construction on Miners Alley is almost complete! Crews finished pouring the alleys. They have been closed since this morning to complete the sealing and final clean-up, but should be opened again tomorrow.
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Heritage Road: Project moves forward
The Streets division has completed the Century Link underground conduit on Heritage Road, they anticipate beginning installation of the new line by the end of next week. Sturgeon Electric is continuing to work on terminating the lines at the new switch cabinets and should be done by the end of next week. The west half of the Kimball St. roundabout will be constructed once Sturgeon and Century Link are completed.
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Apex Park now fully reopened!
Apex Park fully reopened on Monday, Nov. 24 for the first time since the devastating floods of September 2013.
Jeffco Open Space staff installed several bridges and abutments last week on lower Apex Trail, which was the only remaining area closed. To maximize efficiency and effectiveness, a helicopter was used to deliver the staff-built bridge decks to the park for final assembly and installation. Visitors can now access all 9.5 miles of trail at the popular 697-acre park.
Read more about the park opening and watch a video of the helicopter-assisted bridge installation!
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Golden Moves Up in Rank for Bicycle Friendly Communities
 The City of Golden is recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as one of the more bicycle-friendly communities in the country. Golden's Silver Award takes the city a step above the previous designation of Bronze in 2010. "The increase in designation from Bronze to Silver shows the City's dedication to improve cycling within the community," said Golden City Planner Nick Eagleson. "The City has been hard at work to improve infrastructure, promote access and increase education and safety for both employees and the public." Read more about Golden's Silver award with the League of American Bicyclists
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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!
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