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City offices will be closed on September 5 in observance of Labor Day.
City administrative offices will be closed on Monday\, Janua ry 2 in observance of the New Years holiday.
Happy New Year\, Gold en!
City administrative offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Please note\, City of Golden administrative offices will be closed in recognition of President’s Day.
City administrative offices will be closed in observ ance of Memorial Day.
City administrative offices will be closed on Wednes day\, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth\, Freedom Day.
City administrative offices will be closed on July 4th in ob servance of the Independence Day holiday.
Please celebrate safely!
City administration offices will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 14\, 2024.
City administrative offices will be closed on Novemb er 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
City administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and F riday in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Have a happy\, safe Thank sgiving!
City administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday\, De cember 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
If you ordered a Garden In A Box kit\, come out to pick up y our kit between 12 and 3 p.m. on Saturday\, May 15 during the Greener Gold en Event at the Public Works and Planning Building (1445 10th St). Residen ts can also take advantage of FREE compost and vegetable seeds.
Go lden Sustainability is pleased to also offer FREE electronics recycling fo r Golden residents at this year’s event! This drop-off event will last fro m 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring a Colorado ID or driver’s license for ver ification of residency\, be prepared to wear a mask\, and social distance.
Join VFW Post 4171 and the Golden American Legion Post this Memorial Day at the Golden Cemetery in honoring those who died in active military service.
The service will begin at 11 a.m.
Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg will offer brief remarks\, along with Lakewood Council members from Ward 1 and 3\, and a short ceremo ny will follow.
In the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony w ill be canceled.
< /a>Parents and caregivers of school-aged children are invited to join Jeff erson County Public Health (JCPH) for a telephone town hall on August 12\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, to discuss how to protect students from COVID-19 as th e next school year begins. There will be panelists from JCPH\, the Colorad o Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Colorado Academy on the call to share tips and answer your questions. Representative Ed Pe rlmutter and Jefferson County Commissioner Tracy Kraft-Tharp will also be on the panel.
You will be able to ask questions during the call\, but if you prefer to share your question in advance\, submit your question at bit.ly/JCPHTownHall. Text JEFFCO to 833-TXT-LIVE (833- 898-5483) to pre-register for the town hall\, or simply call 855-695-3486 (English) or 855-543-3424 (Spanish) at the start of the town hall to atten d. For more information\, please visit www.jeffc o.us/4039/Community-Conversations.
“Parenting in a Pandemic” is part of a series of FREE class es offered for Golden area residents offered by the Rotary Club of Golden. The Mental Wellness Initiative focuses on promoting mental well-being in teens and kids.
Any type of tr agedy\, including the COVID-19 pandemic\, can leave caretakers struggling to find what to say and how to connect with their youth. How do we help ki ds feel safe and secure in a world that doesn’t feel that way? This class covers how to help kids cope\, strategies for care givers to utilize to su pport feelings of control for them and their young people\, and how caregi vers themselves can take care of their emotions.
Speaker Chelsea V ibert (LPC) is the clinical coordinator for Colorado Spirit\, a team worki ng with those impacted by COVID-19 through Jefferson Center. She received her Master’s degree in International Disaster Psychology and specializes i n trauma-based treatments\, such as EMDR and TF-CBT. Prior to this role\, she provided individual\, group\, and family therapy to students in Jeffer son County schools\, as well as providing professional development for edu cators and administrators on mental health and trauma.
This class will be offered in person and on Zoom\, for those who wish to join virtual ly. Use the links below to register for the class.
Register for the in-person class.
Register for the Zoom presentation.
The United States Marine Corps Memorial Foundation will hold the annual ceremony for Veterans Day on Saturday\, November 6 at 2 p.m.
The ceremony\, honoring veterans and the 100 year anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier\, will feature Guest Speaker Cmdr. Jason Pratt \, USN (Retired) along with a music program. The 13 US troops fallen on Au gust 26th will also be honored\, and a parade float of the Tomb of the Unk nown Soldier will be on site.
This year the USMC Memorial has been expanded to collect donations for the Toys for Tots program.
Brin g your donations for the Toys for Tots donation drop-off from 10:30 a.m. t o 3:30 p.m.
Arrive early\; parking is available in the commercial lots across the street.
Learn more about\, and donate to\, the USMC Memorial remodel project< /strong>.
Santa is coming to visit the Golden Police Department\, Wednesday\, Dec. 8\, from 5 :30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Golden Community Center\, 1470 10th St.
Come and meet Golden Police Officers\, Elves from the North Pole\, and get your picture taken with Santa!
Kids\, bring your letters to Santa ! Officers will be collecting letters and making sure Santa receives them.
There will be FREE cookies\, coloring\, crafts\, and lots more! p>\n
COVID-19: Child Holiday-Themed Masks will be available. Photographs will be taken OUTSIDE. Santa is fully vaccinated. The Jefferson County Bo ard of Health has issued Public Health Order 21-006\, which requires all i ndividuals ages 3 and older to wear a mask or cloth face covering when in indoor public spaces in Jefferson County\, regardless of vaccination statu s.
The Rotary Club of Golden and the Jefferson Center present “ Cultivating Positivity\, Hopefulness\, and Joy in Difficult Times.” This i s event is offered through Jefferson Center’s Speakers Bureau as part of G olden Rotary’s periodic programming focused on mental wellness to support the community. It is part of a series of FREE classes offered for Golden area residents. The class will be held at Miners Alley Playhouse\, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. The event is also available via zoom.
Class Descrip tion: Even in difficult situations\, we can all practice good mental healt h strategies to promote positive mental health. Join this event to learn p ractical skills and tools to understand emotions\, resiliency\, and reflec tion to be truly and positively you! Each of us can cultivate positivity\, hopefulness\, and joy in our own lives and spread that to others!
If you are comfortable attending in person\, register for attendance. p>\n
If you are uncomfortable attending in person\, you can attend virtually using this Zoom link.
The Kiwanis Club and the Golden Chamber of Commerc e will host their annual Easter Egg hunt this year on April 16 at 10 a.m. in Parfet Park.
On the morning of the hunt\, thousands of plastic eggs are spread throughout Parfet Park with different areas for different age groups. Once the bell sounds\, kids clean the park in no time\, so don ’t be late!
All kids up to the age of 10 are welcome to participat e.
PLEASE NOTE: This event has b een postponed and is expected to be rescheduled for August 2022. Visit the JCSO website for more information.
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The Jefferson Count y Sheriff’s Office is proud to join with Metro Denver Crime Stoppers\, Fox 31 / KDVR\, Iron Mountain and other metro area law enforcement to help pr event identity theft by holding their annual Shred-A-Thon a> at 200 Jefferson County Parkway on May 14 from 7 a.m. to 12 p. m. (noon).
Each vehicle is limited to no more than three clean tra sh bags/bankers’ boxes of documents. Items containing personal and private information are ideal for drop-off. Please remove binders or other non-pa per contaminants\, but paperclips\, staples\, and window envelopes are acc eptable.
The event is free\, however\, donations are encouraged an d go directly to the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.
Learn more on th e JCSO website.
There will be NO firework s in Golden this year\, but lots of opportunity to celebrate at the 4th of July Festival in Lions Park\, organized and hosted by the Golden Lions Cl ub.
The celebration is an opportunity for families\, friends\, and neighbors to get together at Lions Park on 10th Street to enjoy food\, fu n and live music while celebrating our great country.
Bring your o wn picnic\, or food will be available for purchase from American Legion Go lden Post 21 and two specialty food trucks. Drinks will also be available for purchase from Coors\, Golden City Brewery beer\, and Bonacquisti Wines (Denver’s Urban Winery).
Join your neighbors for a day of celebration a nd community service on National Public Land Day! The City of Golden\, in partnership with Jefferson County Open Space and the City of Wheat Ridge\, is sponsoring a Clear Creek Clean-up.
Participants will be workin g along a 22 mile stretch of the Peaks to Plains Trail along Clear Creek. Past efforts have resulted in the collection of 12\,220 pounds of trash. M ismanaged trash that escapes into waterways can create a wide range of pro blems. Aquatic trash affects water quality\, endangers plants and animals\ , and pollutes the outdoor spaces that we depend on for tourism and recrea tion.
The canyon will be closed for this very special event.
Volunteers must Sign up online to participate in this special day of community serv ice.
Afterwards\, be sure to join a post-project celebrat ion at the Gateway Trailhead in Golden. Voluntee rs will be treated to live music\, free food from a handful of food trucks and beer for individuals 21 years of age and older.
Th e Mines Museum of Earth Science is having their annual Spoooktacular event on October 15th\, 2022\, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Spooktacular is a s uper fun\, FREE\, blue pumpkin trick or treat event. People can come in th eir favorite costumes\, enjoy STEM themed hands-on activities (and treats) \, win prizes\, and take pictures with Ms. Colorado herself!
Also not to be missed…\n– Mr. Bones\n– Face painting\n– Blast er the burro\n– Spooky exhibits!
This is a free event open t o the Golden community. For more information check out the Museum Facebook page.
Mines Museum of Earth Science\n1310 Maple St reet\nGolden\, CO 80401
Email geomuseum@mines.edu or call 30 3-384-2071 for more info.
Homestead for the Holidays lets you experience the winter season just like the pioneers did. This fa mily-friendly event will have you strolling through Golden History Park\, taking in the colorful decorations\, making a craft that you get to take home\, and basking in the season. It’ s time to go homestead for the holidays!
Valued volunteers make th is event possible and will serve as interpreters within the historic struc tures to answer questions and guide your experience.
Advance regis tration is required.
Visit GoldenHistory.org /events to get ticket prices and to sign up.
(Photo b y: Povy Kendal Atchison)
The Golden Lions Club is hosting the 51st annual 4th of July community celebration in Lions Park. Activities k ick off at 11 a.m. with music by three local bands\, food\, drink\, childr en’s activities (including a hula hoop contest at 2:30 p.m.) and a raffle.
The day culminates in a fireworks display at approx. 9:30 p.m.\, weather and fire conditions permitting. Keep an eye on the City’s social media channels (Facebook and Twitter) for up-t o-the-minute updates if a cancellation is necessary.
The celebration is a day for families\, friends\, and neighbors to gather in L ions Park to picnic or purchase food and drink. All raffle and festival pr oceed go to support the work that the Lions Club does in the community throughou t the year.
Parking near the festival is extremely limited . The 8th\, 9th and 10th Street neighborhood will be closed to th rough traffic and festival parking. Ride your bike or walk to the event if you are local.
Remember that al l fireworks are ILLEGAL in the city limits of Golden\, so leave the firewo rks to the professionals. You can view the show from anywhere along the cr eek path\, near Lions Park\, and the Golden History Park.
Learn more!
Turn on your porch lights\, lock your doors\, and join the Golden Police D epartment for the 2023 National Night Out event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesda y\, August 1 in Parfet Park on the corner of 10th Street and Washington Av enue. Bring the whole family for face painting\, crime prevention tips\, f ood\, and fun. The Flight for Life Helicopter will land at 7 p.m.\, provid ed they are not on a service call.
National Night Out is an annual community event that promotes police-community partnerships in a fun and relaxing environment.
Grab your neighbors and join us each Monday and some Thursday mor nings this summer on the Creekside Patio of the Golden Natural History Mus eum (923 10th Street) to help us keep Clear Creek beautiful!
Volun teers can check in at the table on the patio anytime beginning at 7:30 a.m . and help for as long as their schedule allows\, or until 10 a.m.\, when we usually finish up.
The annual weekend-long Community Pride Days event will be held September 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1300 Catam ount Dr. Bring your non-hazardous and unwanted junk for free disposal by t he City!
Participants will be required to show proof of residency at the gate in the form of a State-issued ID. City water bills will NOT be accepted as proof of residency. Unsure if your residence is within city limits? Check out Jeffco.us/awiz/ to find out for sure.
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On Halloween\, Oct. 31 from 3 to 5:00 p.m.\, downtown Washin gton Ave. will be closed to cars and filled instead with tiny zombies\, su per-heroes and other masked little ones\, all ready to fill their trick-or -treat bags in a safe atmosphere with candy provided by local Golden merch ants.
Bring your little ones for some sugar-saturated\, non-spooky fun!
Experience th e beauty of the holiday season with a walk down Washington Ave.\, candle ( or glowstick) in hand\, singing carols on Friday\, Dec. 1.
The pre-walk holiday show starts at 5 p.m. on the stage at 10th and Washington. The walk starts at 6:30 p.m. in front of Foothills Art Center on 15th St.
Bring a candle or purchase one be forehand from a local vendor.
Learn more on VisitGolden.com.
Come do some holiday shopping at the Annual Golden High School Holiday B azaar held by the GHS PTA.
With plenty to choose from and a variet y of goods from over 70 different vendors\, you can make a big dent on you r holiday shopping list.
This is a fundraiser for the students at Golden High School\, helping with scholarships\, grants\, and more.
The Golden Concert Choir will perform their annual holiday concert favorites on December 2 at 4 p.m. at Calvary Church\, 1320 Arapahoe St. (Doors open at 3 p.m.)
Tickets and info are available at goldenconcertchoir.org.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winters-enchantment-concert-ticke ts-750777986167?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Bursting with Colorado charm and hol iday spirit\, Golden’s holiday parade is a beloved family-friendly traditi on.
The parade route runs along Washington Ave. from 10th St. to 1 3th St. and will feature elves\, floats\, Victorian carolers\, antique car s\, the Grinch\, Santa\, and tons of joy!
Tickets: https://www.jeffsymphony.org/holiday-concert.
Spend a magical day in Golden meeting and mingling with fami ly favorite holiday characters–classic and new–in Downtown Golden along Wa shington Avenue\, which will be closed for the festive event.
Brin g your camera for plenty of photo opportunities\, including a “Selfie with an Elfie” station\, live music\, Newfoundland dog cart rides\, and lots o f festive holiday fun for the whole family!
Bring the little ones for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Satu rday\, March 30 in Parfet Park.
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of G olden\, the “hunt” starts at 10 a.m. as children dart about to find the co lorful treasures! It doesn’t take more than a few minutes for all the eggs to be gathered up\, so don’t be late!
Children up to age 10 are w elcome.
This spring\, the curbside yar d waste collection dates for Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program customers wil l occur on your normal service day during the week of May 6-10. For more d etails\, please see ou r guidelines for collection.
To receive updates regar ding the city’s waste and recycling service\, please subscribe to our email reminders for one day delays for holiday weeks\, sever e weather notifications\, or service delays that may affect your recycling and garbage collection. This email service is only for City of Golden pro gram customers.
Please see our service calendar for alternat ing recycling and compost weeks and remember to have your carts out by 7 a .m. on your day of service.