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Greetings from the North Pole! At least, that's how it felt last week. Hopefully you've begun to thaw a bit from the winter blast that took us by storm (literally) last week. This week is proving a little more tolerable and doesn't require a sled team to make it to the grocery store. And we do have some events well worth venturing out for!

The Polar Express Train rolls out of the CRM beginning November 21 for a unique theater experience. Also on Friday, the CSM Music Program offers holiday favorites with their Seasonal Sing. And don't forget the Holiday Art Market, which opened last weekend and runs through December at the Foothills Art Center.

Read on for more events and happenings in Golden, and have a great week!

Your friends at the City of Golden

Upcoming Events

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 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 .

Great American Smokeout

The day I quit tobacco... Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) strongly encourages all tobacco users to quit the use of tobacco or, if not ready to quit, to prepare for quitting by reducing use.

Whether you smoke cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes or use other tobacco products, the Great American Smokeout on November 20, 2014, is the perfect time to make a plan to quit tobacco use altogether, or to even quit for just a day.

Learn more about the event and find resources for quitting smoking

Seasonal Sing by CSM Music Program

Enjoy the sounds of the season at this festive holiday concert at the Green Center on the Colorado School of Mines campus on November 21 at 7 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 303-273-3000.

More info

Tuesday Night Book Group

The Fault in our Stars

Join fellow readers at the Golden Library, 6:30 p.m. on November 18 to discuss a current book for Tuesday Night Book Group.

This month, the book being discussed is the popular novel The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

More information!

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. from November 15 - December 28 at the Foothills Art Center.

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

Golden Midget Football Association Carnation Bowl Championship

The Demons

Golden Midget Football Association's (GMFA) 6th Grade Division Three Team will be representing Golden in this weekend's Carnation Bowl championship put on by the Jeffco Midget Football Association (GMFA). The GMFA 6th Grade Demon team is the only GMFA team to advance into the championship this season.

The 6th Grade GMFA Division 3 Demons will face Englewood's 6th Grade Division 3 team for the 6th Grade Division 3 Championship at the Carnation Bowl on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 9 a.m. at Valor High School in Highlands Ranch.

Go Demons!

Admission is $5/adults, $3/Kids 5-14 and Seniors/kids under 5 are free.

Jeffco Midget Football Association

Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting

The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) was created by the City Manager to advise City staff on the development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual City budget.

Members review and discuss the quarterly financial reports and the current year's revenue and expenditure projections. Many discussions involve philosophical and strategic issues which impact the budget. It is the role of CBAC members to take information learned in the meetings back into the community and to bring questions/concerns back for discussion.

CBAC will meet on November 19 at 7:30 a.m. in the Golden City Hall Council Chambers.

Learn more about CBAC

Local Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting (Rescheduled)

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 usually meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted, as this meeting which has been rescheduled for November 19. 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.

Learn more about the Local Liquor Licensing Authority

Planning Commission Study Session

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.

The Planning Commission will meet on November 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Learn more about the Planning Commission

Around Town

Miners Alley: Construction moves forward

Construction on Miners Alley began last week, but the snow slowed things down. Weather should allow for more progress now, and crews anticipate completing both blocks this week.

Tucker Gulch Trail

Once again, the weather last week threw a wrench in plans, however, most of the walls have been formed and crews are now just waiting for favorable conditions to start pouring concrete.

Completion of the project is projected by the second week of December. That is, of course, weather permitting!

Clear Creek: Ice pack normal!

The ice pack on Clear Creek caused some concern in late 2013 and early 2014, but City staff said that the icing from last week's storm is normal, with no expectation of ice-caused flooding. Raw water was diverted to the water treatment plant at the seasonal pump station due to ice at the head gates, but that too is normal.

Building a Sustainable future for Golden

Last month CSAB and a panel of local experts began research into potential projects to address the threats of climate change on our community with the goal of improved understanding of climate adaptation needs and resources. The panel will use a common-sense approach with a keen eye on the City's fiscal responsibility to formulate recommendations for opportunities and projects that City Council may consider.In addition, Golden is participating in a statewide Local Resilience Project, sponsored by the Colorado Municipal League, that will identify possible local actions and resources needed from the state and federal governments.

Improving our resilience as a community is a key element of sustaining Golden and we want to hear your thoughts. Visit our new Climate Resiliency page, and use the form there to give us your feedback.

Visit our Climate Resiliency page

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City of Golden Weekly Digest | November 18, 2014 | CityofGolden.net