Want to spruce up your yard? Check out the City of Golden’s annual tree sale. The sale runs from March 1 through April 15 or until we run out of trees. Once the sale opens, do not wait! All trees come in a seven gallon pot and are $70 plus tax. This is your opportunity to get trees that are known to adapt and thrive in our area. Choose from the following selection:

• Norwegian Sunset Maple
• Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry
• Hot Wings Maple
• Hackberry
• Redbud
• American Yellowwood
• Kentucky Coffeetree
• Chanticleer Pear
• Bur Oak
• Swamp White Oak

Our program is offered to City of Golden residents; proof of residency will be required. Quantities are limited and households may order up to three trees. Trees will not be available to purchase in person this year.

• Order your trees starting March 1, 2021. (The sale will not go live until March 1, but you may view more information about the trees that will be available at this link.)

Purchased trees will be distributed at the Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses Street, on April 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

For further questions, call the Forestry office at 303-384-8141 or Stacy Turner at 303-384-8191.

Vaccine Quantities Remain Very Limited, but JCPH Hopes to Expand Vaccination to More Jeffco Residents

Jefferson County, Colo. — In an effort to help more people in Jefferson County access the COVID-19 vaccine, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is expanding availability of its vaccination site to those aged 70 and older. To date, JCPH has focused its efforts on healthcare workers and first responders, as directed by Gov. Jared Polis’ office and the Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE).

JCPH will begin offering vaccine in limited quantities to adults 70 and older at their clinic at the Arvada Fire Protection District Training Center, 6651 Indiana Street, beginning on February 3, 2021. This clinic is hosted with support from the Arvada Fire Protection District, Arvada Police Department and volunteers from organizations around the county. The vaccine will also continue to be available to those classified by CDPHE in Phase 1A and 1B.1.

Vaccines will only be available to those who are in these phases, and only by appointment. While these appointments will be available beginning this week, due to the limited nature of the vaccine, appointments are expected to fill quickly. They will continue to offer additional appointments as more vaccine becomes available. Please sign up for an appointment at the JCPH COVID-19 Clinics webpage.

In order to get vaccinated, and in addition to falling within one of the eligible phases, individuals will need to meet several qualifications:

• No other vaccines within 14 days
• No COVID-19 symptoms/no positive test within 14 days
• Not be within the 14-day quarantine period for COVID-19 exposure

In addition, there are several key facts about the COVID-19 vaccine that those wishing to be vaccinated need to know and keep in mind:

• The COVID-19 vaccine is a two-part vaccine, and it’s essential to get the second dose within a specific time frame (21 days for the Pfizer vaccine and 28 days for the Moderna vaccine). Unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances, you need to receive your second dose from the same place you received your first dose.
• There are some known side effects to the vaccine, especially the second dose. These include:
  1. mild fever,
  2. chills,
  3. body aches,
  4. pain and redness at the injection site,
  5. nausea,
  6. headache, and
  7. fatigue for 1-2 days after receiving the vaccine.
  8. For in-depth information about the side effects of the vaccines, see the CDC’s report on the Pfizer vaccine and the Moderna vaccine.
• More information about the COVID-19 vaccine can be found on both JCPH’s website and CDPHE’s website.

If you're looking for a way to bring about positive change in these turmoiled times, think local and apply to join a Golden board or commission. Board and commission members help shape the future of Golden. They bring their expertise and ideas to the forefront, interact and represent all of the segments of our City, and provide input so that Golden can make informed and inclusive decisions. Be part of building a Golden where everyone can thrive by applying today.

Golden City Council is recruiting applicants to fill expiring appointments to the following:

• Downtown Development Authority
• Golden Urban Renewal Authority
• Parks, Recreation and Museum Advisory Board
• Economic Development Commission
• Public Art Commission
• Fire Pension Board.

To find out more about the board and commission application process, visit cityofgolden.net/serveyourcity.

If you are interested in applying, you will need to complete and submit the online application form. You may be considered for up to three different boards on one application; be sure to rank your preferences.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 12. Be sure to save the date for interviews, which are scheduled to be held by City Council in the evening on Tuesday, April 13.

If you have questions contact the City Clerk's Office at 303-384-8014, 303-384-8015 or clerks@cityofgolden.net.

An inclusive and welcoming Golden

City facilities are now open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Please use the following contact list to speak with, or make an appointment with, the City Department you need. Masks are required to enter city facilities, and we ask that only the people with appointments come inside. We will continue to provide timely and quality service.

Please dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency.
All other Police reporting needs should go to the non-emergency number, 303-384-8045.
PD Non-emergency email: gpd@cityofgolden.net

• City Manager’s Office: 303-384-8011    AMansfield@cityofgolden.net
• Utility Billing: 303-384-8026    UtilityBilling@cityofgolden.net
• Sales Tax: 303-384-8024    SalesTax@cityofgolden.net
• City Clerk: 303-384-8014    Clerks@cityofgolden.net
• Human Resources: 303-215-8891    HR@Cityofgolden.net
• Parks and Recreation: 303-384-8191  ParksAndRec@cityofgolden.net 
• Public Works:  PublicWorks@cityofgolden.net
• Planning Dept:  Planning@cityofgolden.net
• Building Dept: 303-384-8151    Building@cityofgolden.net
• Municipal Court: 303-384-8006   Court@cityofgolden.net
• Code Enforcement: 303-384-8045    CodeEnforcement@cityofgolden.net
• Police Reports/Records: 303-384-8045    PDRecords@cityofgolden.net
• Fire Department: 303-384-8093     DTestroet@cityofgolden.net
• Community Relations: 303-384-8132   Communications@cityofgolden.net
• General City Email Address:  cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net

Thank you for your understanding as we all work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19. For information about the City's ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, please visit www.guidinggolden.com/covid-19.