In this week's edition...

• Former Mayor Marjorie Sloan's Celebration of Life Details and Closure Information 
• Mondays with the Mayor
• Heart of Golden: New Building Groundbreaking
• Upcoming Front Porch Programming
• Coffee with Councilors Postponed
• Roundabout at North Ford Street and South Golden Road Closure
• National Night Out
• Movies & Music in the Park
• Splash Pad Updated and Reopened
• North Ford Complete Street - Initial Community Survey Now Open
• Become a Host Family for an Exchange Student
• Golden Goes Global!
• An Update on Clear Creek

Former Mayor Marjorie Sloan's Celebration of Life Details and Closure Information 

Saturday, August 2 

The Celebration of Life for former Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan will take place on Saturday, August 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Golden Community Center (1470 10th St.). A formal program will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m., followed by a reception. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m., and attendees are encouraged to arrive early.  

The City anticipates a large crowd and is actively working to accommodate all guests and community members comfortably. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream link will be shared on the City’s social media channels late Friday or early Saturday morning.  

Parking

If you're planning to attend, please consider your travel and parking options ahead of time. Public transportation is encouraged, including the Ore Cart shuttle. Event parking will be available west of Maple Street on 10th Street, including the Golden Community Center lots, Planning building lots, and the Kayak Drop-Off lot. These areas will be reserved for event attendees from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Accessible parking will remain open to the general public in the Kayak lot, but all other access will be restricted during that time.  

The upper parking lot on 8th Street will have spaces reserved for family and event vendors. The remaining spaces in that lot will be used for accessible parking, and a drop-off area will be designated for easier entry into the building.  

Please note that the Community Center will open to the public at 1:00 p.m. that day. Splash will open early at 7:00 a.m. for lap swim.  

We appreciate your care in planning ahead and thank you for honoring Mayor Sloan’s legacy. 

Mondays with the Mayor

On this week's "Mondays with the Mayor" livestream, Mayor Laura Weinberg discussed:

• There is no City Council meeting this week. 
• An invitation to the town hall hosted by Mayor Weinberg last night at Natural Grocers. 
• The Celebration of Life for former Mayor Marjorie Sloan. Please note that on Saturday morning, 10th Street will be closed to traffic from Maple Street, and the Community Center will open late at 1:00 p.m. See further details below.  
• The Splash will have an early opening on Saturday, August 2, opening at 7 a.m. 
• Paving that will occur on the Jackson Street roundabout beginning on Monday, August 4.  
• National Night Out is Tuesday, August 5. 

You can always watch recordings of the live streams on the City's Facebook page.

Heart of Golden: New Building Groundbreaking

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last Wednesday’s groundbreaking celebration of the new Police and Municipal building. The rain didn’t dampen our spirits as we marked this exciting step forward in the Heart of Golden project.  

Learn more about the Police and Municipal Building, as well as community engagement opportunities for the next phase of the Heart of Golden, on the Guiding Golden page.

Upcoming Front Porch Programming

Registration for the upcoming Front Porch day trip closes this Friday! . 

US Olympic & Paralympic Museum: Thursday, August 14, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.  

Join other older adults for a day trip and leave the driving to us. Explore 12 galleries at the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum featuring a complete collection of Olympic torches and medals. Feel the excitement of the Opening Ceremony’s Parade of Nations and enjoy six interactive sports exhibits. $40 for non-residents, $35 with resident discount. Pre-registration for this trip is required. August 1 registration deadline! 

Coffee with Councilors Postponed

This month's Coffee with Councilors is postponed due to a conflict with the Celebration of Life of former Mayor Marjorie Sloan. 

This event has been moved to Monday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Fossil Trace. 

Roundabout at North Ford Street and South Golden Road Closure

Beginning on Monday, August 4 and lasting through Friday, August 8, the roundabout at North Ford Street and South Golden Road will be fully closed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A detour will be in place via East Street. 

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 5, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Parfet Park

The Golden Police Department invites you to their annual National Night Out event!

This exciting evening for all ages will feature a variety of fun activities, food, treats, face painting, and live music. Members of the Golden Police Department and other first responders will be present, providing an opportunity for you to connect with local law enforcement and your neighbors during this national community-building event. We hope to see you there! 

Movies & Music in the Park

Friday, August 8, 7:00 p.m. in Parfet Park

Bring your blanket, grab your crew, and kick back under the stars for free live music and a movie on the big screen! This fan-favorite Golden tradition is the perfect way to spend a summer evening with friends, family, and neighbors. 

• Live Music at 7:00 p.m. — Featuring The Man Cubs (your favorite Disney covers with a rock 'n roll twist).

• Movie at Dusk — Air Bud (yes, the basketball-playing golden retriever is back on the big screen).

Come hungry! Food trucks will be serving dinner, Em’s Ice Cream will be scooping sweet treats, and local student groups will be selling fresh popcorn to complete your movie night. 

Free. Fun. For everyone. See you there! 

Splash Pad Updated and Reopened

The Splash Pad at Splash is back open and ready for guests to enjoy! Thank you for your patience while we worked to make the Splash Pad even better. 

The Splash at Fossil Trace is open Monday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please note that due to the Golden Community Center’s closure, the Splash will open at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 to accommodate guests who wish to lap swim. 

North Ford Complete Street - Initial Community Survey Now Open

The City of Golden has launched the North Ford Complete Street Design Project, which aims to increase accessibility, connectivity, and safety along the North Ford Street corridor between SH93 in north Golden to 10th Street downtown, as determined by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. 

The first phase of the design project includes gathering public input on current transportation conditions and determining the goals and aspirations of the community for an improved corridor.

Learn more and participate in the survey on the Guiding Golden page.

Become a Host Family for an Exchange Student

The Golden Rotary Club is seeking three local families to host a high school exchange student during the 2025–2026 school year. Each family hosts for about three months.

Host families provide a welcoming home, meals, transportation, and include the student in family life. Rotary covers school fees, provides a monthly stipend, and offers full support throughout the year.

Learn more: rmrye.org/host-parents

Questions? Contact Kevin Nichols at 303-619-5946 or ksnichols@comcast.net.

Golden Goes Global!

The City of Golden is proud to host the Society of Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits (SGA) 60th Anniversary from Saturday, August 3, through Thursday, August 7. This marks a historic moment, as it's the first time this prestigious international gathering is being held in the United States.

The SGA Convention brings together geologists, researchers, and professionals from around the globe to share knowledge and explore innovations in mineral deposit science. Golden is honored to welcome these world-renowned experts to our community—especially fitting, given our own deep ties to mining history, geology, and education.

We look forward to showcasing Golden’s natural beauty, hospitality, and rich scientific heritage as we welcome guests from across continents for this milestone event.

Creek Update

Downtown Golden and the Clear Creek corridor were busy last weekend in conjunction with Buffalo Bill Days.  

The City of Golden is continuing last year’s RFID (radio frequency identification) data collection practices, helping staff better understand recreation and traffic patterns on the creek. Tags are available from the Clear Creek Ambassadors tent on weekends or at the Golden Community Center during its operating hours. The data collected from tags is completely anonymous and not used to track individual tubes; rather it is used to identify broader patterns of activity, guiding the management and staffing of the creek during the busy summer season. 

Alcohol and smoking are not permitted on Clear Creek or along the creek trail. Please follow these rules to ensure safety and fun while visiting the creek.  

Please respect all posted warnings. Your safety—and the safety of our first responders—depends on it. 

Right of Way Impacts

Unless otherwise noted, all impacts will be in effect on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (holidays excluded). Closures will be specifically noted.

Annual Concrete Replacement Program

The concrete replacement program continues. The contractor will distribute door hanger notifications 24 hours in advance to residents on streets that will be under construction, along with street sign notifications at least 24 hours in advance for no parking areas or other impacts. Schedules can change on very short notice due to weather, equipment breakdowns, etc., so please pay close attention to the signage provided by the contractor. Streets under construction for the week of July 21, 2025:

• Crawford Street from Kimball Avenue to Shelton
• Kimball Avenue from Heritage Road to Crawford Street
• West 16^th Avenue from South Golden Road to Utah Street
• Installation of a raised crosswalk at 19th Street and Parfet Estates Drive 

Heritage Road – US Highway 6 to US Highway 40

• City project
• I.T. Department fiber installation project for Golden Fire Station #24
• Through August 11
• Weekdays 
• 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Expect construction-related traffic delays and sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place

JeffCo Government Area – Johnson Road / West 10th Avenue

• Xcel Energy underground electric installation
• Through August 28
• Weekdays
• 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Expect construction-related traffic delays and sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place.

City-wide

• Xcel Energy overhead power pole replacements/maintenance – wildfire mitigation 
• Through August 29
• Expect construction-related traffic delays and parking/sidewalk impacts with pedestrian detours in place. 

Colorado School of Mines: The CSM campus has various closures. Check ROW permitting map for details.

Public Road Closures

Wondering about road closures that might impact your drive? Check out the Public Road Closures map for an update on all current permitted street closures in Golden.

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