Have you ever wondered how decisions about school budgets are made? Be a part of the process - and invite your friends to join! The Jeffco Public Schools Budget Survey is now live, and will be open until Wednesday, February 18. It's important that we receive as much feedback as possible from our community on how we prioritize our district resources. 

•  Take the Jeffco Public Schools Budget Survey!

The survey is available in English, Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese. Please help get the word out to non-English speaking populations that the survey is available in these three languages as well.

For questions about the Budget Survey, please contact Debbie Rainguet at 303-982-6843.

If you saw smoke a few days ago on Feb. 15, there was in fact a fire at the other end! The Golden Fire Department responded to a brush fire along 6th Avenue at Tripp Road at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Approximately two acres were burned, but no structures were endangered. Units from Golden, Pleasant View, and Fairmount Fire assisted, and the fire was out in about 2 hours.

New vacancies have recently opened on the Economic Development Commission and on the Historic Preservation Board. This is in addition to the vacancies already available for terms expiring on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Downtown Development Authority Board, Public Art Commission, and Fire Pension Board - Citizen Representative. 

These vacancies offer a great opportunity to serve Golden, and serve with others who also love this city! Click on the links below to learn more about the boards and commissions seeking a few good men and women, and learn how to apply. One application will allow you to apply for up to 3 boards or commissions.
 

 Learn more about Boards & Commissions vacancies available from terms expiring

Learn more about the Historic Preservation Board vacancy

Learn more about the Economic Development Commission

Whether you're hosting a family reunion, a wedding reception, or just a day in the park with friends, Golden park pavilions make a great venue for memorable events, with an unbeatable scenic backdrop. 

As of February 17, park pavilion rentals for the 2015 season are now available. A couple of things to know before you rent:

• Only the pavilion and pavilion facilities are available for rent, and not the whole park itself. If another group decides to park on the lawn or play frisbee nearby, they're legally allowed to do so.
• Renting a pavilion does not exempt you from that park's specific rules. For example, all smoking is now banned in City-owned parks, so make sure your guests know the rules too.
• You can get an open container permit to accompany your pavilion rental, but it's not automatic, so make sure you complete that form as well!

 Learn more about park pavilion rentals.

Several merit-based scholarships are now available to help kids make real-life history connections at Golden's Hands-on History summer day camp.

Scholarship applications for children aged 6 to 11 are now online and are funded through private donations and the Friends of Golden History Museums. Preference is given to students who demonstrate imagination about history topics through words or drawings.

Students learn about the history of Colorado and Golden through five session themes that include movie making, founding a town, and experimenting with innovation. Groups are age-separated to maximize the students' learning opportunities and enhance the experience for campers. 

Monday's snow and ice affected the trash pick-up of approximately 200 homes in North Golden directly east of Ford and North of Hwy 58. Trash pick-up resumed on Tuesday in this area.
 

Come in to the Golden Library on February 18, 2015 after school and unwind with fun activities! There will be games, crafts and read-aloud stories.

For ages 6-11.

The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) is a celebration of the power of film to inspire, educate, and motivate audiences. CEFF presents thought-provoking films and dialogue that raise awareness of a wide variety of interconnected ecological, social, and economic themes. The Festival provides an experience for the audience that goes beyond passive film viewing: CEFF inspires audiences into awareness and action.

The CEFF kicks off Thursday evening (Feb. 19) with a VIP event at 6 p.m. and runs through Saturday night (Feb. 21), ending with an awards ceremony and wrap party. For a full schedule of events and screenings and to purchase tickets, visit the Colorado Environmental Film Festival website.

Thursday night, February 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Golden High School cafeteria and gym, get your tongue tingling the contributions of award-winning chili cooks, while enjoying music, and bidding on Golden goods and services in a silent auction.

This is GHS's major fundraiser of the year. Last year the school was able to fund six $500 scholarships and over $2000 in grants for equipment and supplies that went directly into their classrooms. A tasty and fun way to contribute to a great cause!

For more information, visit the Golden High School PTA page.

Come celebrate Buffalo Bill's birthday on Saturday February 21, 2015 at the Rock Rest Lodge 16005 S. Golden Rd. (and Mt. Vernon) Golden, Colorado at 11 a.m. The old stagestop and brothel will be packed with reenactors from all over the region competing in the free "outfits" contests (we hate the word "costume").

Admission to this annual shindig is free and includes a slice of the Great Scout's birthday cake, along with live music, door prizes, and more. This year, live music will be performed by The Tejon Street Corner Thieves. Partiers will also have the opportunity to meet author T. R. Fischer plus Colorado's own, Linda Wommack. The authors will be selling and signing their great Western books.

For more information, contact  [email protected]

The Golden Library cordially requests your presence for an afternoon f�te. That's a fancy way of saying that there's a tea party and you're invited! Wear an opulent dress, bring a parent and join us for tea, snacks and fun!

February 24, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. For ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Golden Library

Our customers asked for it, and we listened! Reservations for Clear Creek RV Park are now available online. The city-managed RV park is popular with both visitors and locals who enjoy vacationing in their own backyard. Located on the banks of Clear Creek and an easy walk or bike ride from downtown, the location can't be beat. And it's beautiful and affordable as a bonus. Have a look at the new webpage and reservation system, and tell your RV-loving friends.

Clear Creek RV Park website