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This is a great opportunity to talk with representatives and residents of the South Neighborhoods, as well as any issue related to the “good of Golden.”

Meet at 10 a.m. at Bean Fosters, located at 720 Golden Ridge Road.

For details, call Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-709-7529 or scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net.

Saturdays in December, authentic and historic downtown Golden becomes a festive holiday center with traditional decorations and fun family events. The free Olde Golden Christmas Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. with cowboys on horses, floats, marching bands, old cars, elves on unicycles, the Grinch in his corvette, and of course, Santa Claus.  The parade winds down Washington Avenue with lots of activities before and after including snappy barbershop quartets, hot cider, Victorian carolers, and antique fire trucks. Presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce.  *Rain, snow, or shine*

Join the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of beautiful holiday music featuring our special guests, the Golden High School 24th Street Singers. It’s a program of festive favorites that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Also on the program is Stravinsky’s lively composition, Petrushka, based on a story about a mischievous puppet by the same name.

Plus, you can get a head start on your holiday shopping at our annual Silent Auction featuring many unique gift ideas.

What happens to the people caught in the middle when the rise of extreme energy leads into the end of economic growth?

That’s the question the movie “To the Ends of the Earth” explores, interviewing people caught in the middle. There’s the Inuit mayor in Canada’s high Arctic concerned about oil exploration’s impact on the animals the Inuit hunt to survive. Or the environmental lawyer who learns how economically unsustainable and destructive Alberta’s Tarsands are. Or the river conservationist in Utah fighting to protect the Colorado River from oil shale projects.

“To the Ends of the Earth” not only features voices against extreme energy, but also envisions the new world that is taking shape in its stead: a future beyond the resource pyramid, a post-growth economy.

The movie is free but donations are gratefully accepted. Please register for this free event online.

Some food and drinks will be available. BYOB. Stay for the discussion after the presentation.

This event is sponsored by 350 colorado, CRES, Sierra Club Denver Chapter, Jefferson Unitarian Church – Green Task Force.

The Historic Preservation Board has a number of responsibilities regarding the preservation and upkeep of Golden’s many historic sites.

The Board meets on the first Monday evening of each month in public hearing in the City Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted on the calendar. Study sessions may be scheduled the third Monday of each month.

To see agendas, minutes and audio recordings of past meetings, please visit our Agenda, Minutes, Web Casts, Schedule page.

Featuring special guest, Tribologix’s Andy Korenyl-Both. Tribologix is a world famous supplier of surface engineering solutions to NASA, Rolls Royce, Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Air Force and more. Andy and wife Shelley live, and run their important international business, right here in Golden.

• 6 – 6:30 p.m.: Bring your new product, prototype, demo unit or concept, and share with the group in a casual setting while we enjoy refreshments.
• 6:30 p.m.: Announcements, introductions for everyone, and “Asks” from the group for any type of help on their project.
• 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Tribologix presentations and questions.
• 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.: Pitchfest – As many as 4 folks can take 7 minutes each to present their investor pitch to the audience and our advisor panel. After each pitch, the presenter gets feedback and advice. To present your “pitch,” please contact Deborah Deal asap at deborah@ixpowerfoundation.org.
• 8:30 pm: Adjourn.

Refreshments! 
Free, but please RSVP!

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.

Planning Commission public hearings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Planning Commission Study Sessions recur on the third Wednesday of each month.

To download the agenda for the next meeting, or view archived agendas, minutes or listen to audio from past meetings, please visit the Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules page. Visit the Planning Commission page to learn more about their responsibilities and duties.

The Public Art Commission (PAC) has the responsibility of promoting, selecting, acquiring and maintaining public art in the fulfillment of the City’s Art in Public Places program.

PAC meets on the first Thursday of each month in City Hall Council Chambers at 911 10th Street, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. These meeting are open to the public.

Please view our Public Art Commission page for more information on PAC responsibilities and to view a list of commission members. Visit our Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules page to view agendas and meeting minutes.

Saturdays in December, authentic and historic downtown Golden becomes a festive holiday center with traditional decorations and fun family events. The free Olde Golden Christmas Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. with cowboys on horses, floats, marching bands, old cars, elves on unicycles, the Grinch in his corvette, and of course, Santa Claus.  The parade winds down Washington Avenue with lots of activities before and after including snappy barbershop quartets, hot cider, Victorian carolers, and antique fire trucks. Presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce.  *Rain, snow, or shine*