We have completed the bulk of the work as far as concrete is concerned. We still have some concrete work left, but it will not largely impact trail traffic.

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If you’ve ever walked, biked, jogged or strolled along the Clear Creek Trail, you know it is a pretty popular area.  In hopes of relieving some of that congestion, the City is widening the trail in between the Billy Drew Bridge (just west of the Golden Library) up to the Golden RV Park (at the end of 10^th Street).  The trail will be widened from eight feet to 12 feet wide.

The construction project began in mid-April and was slated to take about two weeks to complete, however, weather has delayed progress. The construction does NOT occur on weekends and the trail should be accessible on weekends as well.  When the trail is not available, there will be detours to get you around the area. Using the sidewalk along 10^th Street is likely the best alternative to the trail.

If you have any questions regarding the trail widening project, contact Joe Puhr at jpuhr@cityofgolden.net.

The ICR’s Early Stage Business program helps startup companies overcome strategic obstacles, build their teams and refine their approach to raising capital with their pitch prep program. The ICR staff works closely with each entrepreneur to identify key challenges facing the company and handpicks individuals with relevant experience and expertise to act as volunteer advisors.

To be eligible, applicant companies must be located within the Golden city limits or have at least one member of its executive team residing in Golden. Applications are available by emailing edcomm@cityofgolden.net and are due by May 24^th. The EDComm scholarships cover up to one-half of the ICR monthly program cost up to a maximum of $2,400. At least three scholarships will be awarded, and winners will be announced in early June. The scholarship award is contingent upon being accepted into the ICR program.

“Those entrepreneurs and businesses chosen will receive outside evaluation, vetting and mentoring to answer commercially relevant questions,” said Steve Glueck, Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Golden. “It’s a great opportunity to move your business to the next stage of development.”

“The partnership with the City of Golden Economic Development Commission is a great example of a city serious about supporting its entrepreneurs and local businesses,” said ICR Program Manager Eric Gricus. “We are excited to start working with the city and its entrepreneurs.” 

For more information, please email edcomm@cityofgolden.net.

About the Innovation Center of the Rockies

Founded in 2005, the Innovation Center of the Rockies is one of America’s premier entrepreneurial support organizations. With its highly specialized team of mentors and advisers, the ICR defines a new model for business incubation across key industry sectors holding the most promise for the community, global economies and the environment. Located in one of the most dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems for early-stage companies, the ICR blends the resources of business and academia to optimize opportunities for the technologies and companies of the future. For more information, please visit www.innovationcenteroftherockies.com.

Described as “rootsy Americana with a scrappy bluegrass kick,” Finnders & Youngberg have won the Telluride and Rockygrass Band contests, been showcased at the International Bluegrass Music Association and Folk Alliance conferences, and won various fiddle and banjo championships.

With their first CD cracking the top five most spun CDs on Colorado radio in 2008, they have “Award‐winning songwriting that makes you laugh, contemplate, sigh, drink, or dance,” says Nina Dropcho, host of a KDNK community radio bluegrass program.

Eight other Colorado acts including Chris Thompson & Coral Creek String Band, The Mile Markers, Jeff Scroggins & Colorado, Trout Steak Revival, and Golden-favorite, Adam Kinghorn Quartet, will join the event on various days for a total of over nine lively hours of bluegrass-inspired music.

The annual Golden Music Festival, formerly called Summer Solstice Music Festival, is in its 17^th year and raises money for Golden History Museums’ hands-on programming and exhibits.

Grass-seating will be on a natural hillside amphitheater, and guests will enjoy a variety of toe-tapping live bluegrass, Americana, and other original sounds. The festival will feature locally made beer, as well as a variety of foods for sale from several local vendors.

Tickets are on sale now at the Golden History Center, 923 10^th St. in Golden, or may be purchased online. Advance tickets are $10 for members of Golden History Museums, and $15 for non-members. Discounts on multi-day tickets are also available, and single-day admission will cost $20 at the gate. Children 12 and under get in free. More information is available at GoldenHistory.org or by calling 303-278-3557.

The Clear Creek History Park is located at 11^th and Arapahoe Streets in Golden. Golden History Museums connects people to the history of Golden, Colorado through innovative exhibits, dynamic programs and historic collections, and strives to foster a sense of place and build community by being the leading source for local history. 

As unthinkable as it seems, it is not unusual for there to be fraudulent attempts to solicit donations following a mass tragedy such as what is happening in Boston and in Texas.  

Charities are exempt from the No-Call List, so consumers may receive calls from telemarketers asking for donations. Email has also become a more popular method of solicitations for charitable contributions. Regardless of how you are contacted, do your homework before you make your giving decisions. Below are tips on making an informed contribution:

• Learn what you can about the charity. Ask for written information to be sent to you. The information should contain the company name, address, telephone number, information concerning how the money will be used, and proof that your contribution is tax deductible. If it is not tax deductible, it is not a charity.
• If a charity won’t provide the information, or provides only vague answers, you may want to consider supporting another charity.
• Verify the information with the Better Business Bureau and the Secretary of State. You can obtain a reliability report from the Better Business Bureau at www.denverbbb.org or 303-758-2100. The Secretary of State can be reached at www.sos.state.co.us  under the section called LicensingCenter, or call 303-894- 2200 press 2.
• Watch out for similar-sounding names. Fraudulent companies might use a name that sounds very similar to a legitimate charity in order to confuse you and capitalize on the confusion. Be certain that you are donating to your intended charity. Verify all information.
• There is information online that can help you make informed decisions. One resource that can help you select a charity you trust is www.charitynavigators.com.
• Find out how your money will be spent.  Determine what percentage will go to administrative fees and fundraising and how much goes to those in need. The telemarketer must provide you with this information. 
• Be wary of someone claiming to be with a charity requesting cash, credit card or social security number, or if they ask to send a person directly to your home to obtain the money.
• Refuse high-pressure appeals. Colorado law allows consumers three days to cancel your pledge. Cancellation might be hard to do if someone has already come to your home and picked up your check.

For more information or if you have concerns, contact your local police or sheriff’s economic crime unit. In Jefferson County you can contact law enforcement, DA Fraud Hotline at 303-271-6980, or the DA’s Fraud Specialist at 303-271-6931.

Children aged 6-11 learn about Colorado and Golden history through five session themes that include movie making, fire fighting, technology, and mining. Using separate groups for ages 6-8 and 9-11 maximizes learning opportunities and enhances the campers’ experiences.

Programs Coordinator Jessica Lira said, “Hands-on History is a great way to keep your kids active, learning and having fun during the summer months.”

Campers find out where the “real” money came from in a supply town like Golden. During the Mine the Miners game, kids must use their money to purchase supplies from an unscrupulous general store owner.

In “Old Time Tech” kids will practice writing skills by penning letters to family and friends, send Morse code messages over a working telegraph machine, and build an electric light. They’ll also see how many phone lines they can handle during the Switchboard Twister game.   

Campers will discover how towns transform over time in “Decision Makers” as they build their own community and role-play in different occupations.  They’ll compete in a firefighting bucket brigade while learning about Golden’s volunteer fire department and get a tour of the fire station.

Six weeklong sessions will take place from June 10 – August 2 at Clear Creek History Park, located at 11th and Arapahoe Streets, near downtown Golden. The camp is divided into morning sessions (9 a.m. to noon) and afternoon sessions (1 to 4 p.m.), or full days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A week of half-day sessions is $90 for Golden History Museums members, and $100 for non-members. Register online at GoldenHistory.org or by phone at 303-278-3557.

Golden History Museums connects people to the history of Golden, Colorado through innovative exhibits, dynamic programs and historic collections, and strives to foster a sense of place and build community by being the leading source for local history.

The 2013 Golden Police Youth Citizen’s Academy runs for five days, June 10 – 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Application is available for download below, and should be turned in to the Golden Police Department by May 6, 5:00 p.m.

• Golden Police Youth Citizen’s Academy Application (pdf)

Application Requirements

• Must be 13-17 years of age.
• Complete application (deadline is May 6, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.).
• Letter of recommendation from a School Administrator, Teacher, Scout Master, Religious Leader, Coach.
• One page essay detailing why you would like to attend.
• Criminal background investigation.
• Must be able to attend all five days.

Golden, CO – April 9, 2013 — 

This robbery and suspect description are similar to a robbery that occurred at the Diamond Shamrock at 715 Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood about three hours prior to the robbery in Golden.  Surveillance images of the suspect are consistent and Golden and Lakewood are working together to develop leads. 

The suspect is described as a white male about six feet tall with a medium build.  If you have any information, you’re asked to call Det. Stacy Galbraith with Golden Police at 303-384-8037 or sgalbraith@cityofgolden.net.

You can also call Crimestoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867).  You can remain anonymous and tips leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward.

The program will run for five weeks through April. Gifts will be provided by MillerCoors, Goodyear Tire, Christopher Dodge, Golden Auto Clinic, Cool Breeze Automotive, and Performance Plus Auto Care, and prizes will be randomly drawn each week.

You must be a City of Golden resident to enter. To report a pothole, you can either call the City of Golden Public Works Department at 303-384-8151, visit the Public Works Department in person at 1445 10th Street, or submit your information online or using your mobile phone via YourGOV. In addition to the pothole’s location, be sure to leave your name, phone number, and address in case you win the weekly prize. 

Street sweeping began on April 8, and it takes approximately 6 days to complete the entire City. Sweeping is performed as weather permits, however, so the recent snowstorm interrupted operations. If you have any questions please call 303-384-8160.

Thank you for your cooperation!