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Sep
5
Wed
2018
Maria Droste Counseling Center 6th Annual Golf Classic @ Fossil Trace Golf Club
Sep 5 @ 8:30 am

The Maria Droste Counseling Center’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic will take place on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. The tournament includes a 4-person scramble, breakfast burrito, bucket of balls, golf cart, luncheon, and an awards reception following the tournament.

The tournament will kickoff with a shotgun start at promptly 8:30 a.m. Players are invited to check in no earlier than 7 a.m.

Two Score Enhancement Packages are available this year, with options to buy online in advance or to purchase at check in on the day of the tournament. Buy Score Enhancement Options online through September 3. After September 3, packages will only be for sale at the tournament in the morning. Once the tournament has begun, score enhancement “a la carte” will be available for purchase from various carts circulating the course during play.

Learn more and register online.

 

Sep
8
Sat
2018
Toby’s Pet Parade & Fair @ Washington Avenue
Sep 8 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Toby's Pet Parade photo by Nancy LindoFoothills Animal Shelter (FAS) hosts the third annual Toby’s Pet Parade & Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8.  The parade will go along Washington Avenue and end in Parfet Park, corner of 10th Street & Washington Avenue. Hundreds of animal lovers and their dogs in costumes will walk in the parade and compete for prizes in categories like “Doggie Diva,” “Best Group,” and “Most Original.”

After the parade, enjoy a fair with a beer garden, food trucks, live music, dog flyball demonstrations, family friendly games, vendor booths and much more. For more information and to register, visit www.tobyspetparade.org.

All proceeds will go to care for the more than 9,200 animals who enter FAS each year, providing essential medical, behavioral and life-saving care to homeless pets.

Sep
12
Wed
2018
Plein Air Gallery Display @ Golden Community Center
Sep 12 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Norbert Nagel at work Photo Credit Peter MoralesWatch a variety of artists paint the beautiful scenery around us. The event, In Plein Sight, is a free week-long public painting and gallery exposition throughout Jefferson County from Sept. 10 – 16. The biennial event features 25 professional artists painting along Clear Creek in Golden, as well as a variety of other Jeffco Open Space locations.

A gallery exhibit from Sept. 12 – 16 will feature all of the works of art created during the week, with paintings added daily as the artists produce their pieces. All artwork is available for purchase and on display at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St.

In Plein Sight debuted in 2016 as a way to celebrate Jeffco Open Space Parks and serve as a cornerstone event for the volunteer-led conservation nonprofit PLAN Jeffco. Plein air, defined as “open air,” was developed in the mid-19th century by French Impressionists including Monet, Pissarro and Renoir. The idea behind this event is to bring awareness to the gorgeous landscape around us, and teach residents and visitors how to conserve the great outdoors.

For a list of times and locations where artists can be found during the event, visit Planjeffco.org.

Sep
13
Thu
2018
Plein Air Gallery Display @ Golden Community Center
Sep 13 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Norbert Nagel at work Photo Credit Peter MoralesWatch a variety of artists paint the beautiful scenery around us. The event, In Plein Sight, is a free week-long public painting and gallery exposition throughout Jefferson County from Sept. 10 – 16. The biennial event features 25 professional artists painting along Clear Creek in Golden, as well as a variety of other Jeffco Open Space locations.

A gallery exhibit from Sept. 12 – 16 will feature all of the works of art created during the week, with paintings added daily as the artists produce their pieces. All artwork is available for purchase and on display at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St.

In Plein Sight debuted in 2016 as a way to celebrate Jeffco Open Space Parks and serve as a cornerstone event for the volunteer-led conservation nonprofit PLAN Jeffco. Plein air, defined as “open air,” was developed in the mid-19th century by French Impressionists including Monet, Pissarro and Renoir. The idea behind this event is to bring awareness to the gorgeous landscape around us, and teach residents and visitors how to conserve the great outdoors.

For a list of times and locations where artists can be found during the event, visit Planjeffco.org.

Sep
14
Fri
2018
Plein Air Gallery Display @ Golden Community Center
Sep 14 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Norbert Nagel at work Photo Credit Peter MoralesWatch a variety of artists paint the beautiful scenery around us. The event, In Plein Sight, is a free week-long public painting and gallery exposition throughout Jefferson County from Sept. 10 – 16. The biennial event features 25 professional artists painting along Clear Creek in Golden, as well as a variety of other Jeffco Open Space locations.

A gallery exhibit from Sept. 12 – 16 will feature all of the works of art created during the week, with paintings added daily as the artists produce their pieces. All artwork is available for purchase and on display at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St.

In Plein Sight debuted in 2016 as a way to celebrate Jeffco Open Space Parks and serve as a cornerstone event for the volunteer-led conservation nonprofit PLAN Jeffco. Plein air, defined as “open air,” was developed in the mid-19th century by French Impressionists including Monet, Pissarro and Renoir. The idea behind this event is to bring awareness to the gorgeous landscape around us, and teach residents and visitors how to conserve the great outdoors.

For a list of times and locations where artists can be found during the event, visit Planjeffco.org.

Sep
15
Sat
2018
Golden Sidewalk Sale 2018 @ All over Golden!
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Golden Sidewalk SaleThis one-day sale is ideal for shoppers of all kinds. Retailers in all areas of Golden will be joining in the Sidewalk Sale, and all participating shops will be marked with balloons. This is a great opportunity to discover new shops or check out new inventory in shops that have been in Golden for a long time. If you’re a planner, this sale allows you to take advantage of deep discounts on holiday gifts for friends and family.

For more information and a list of participating shops go to VisitGolden.com.

Plein Air Gallery Display @ Golden Community Center
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Norbert Nagel at work Photo Credit Peter MoralesWatch a variety of artists paint the beautiful scenery around us. The event, In Plein Sight, is a free week-long public painting and gallery exposition throughout Jefferson County from Sept. 10 – 16. The biennial event features 25 professional artists painting along Clear Creek in Golden, as well as a variety of other Jeffco Open Space locations.

A gallery exhibit from Sept. 12 – 16 will feature all of the works of art created during the week, with paintings added daily as the artists produce their pieces. All artwork is available for purchase and on display at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St.

In Plein Sight debuted in 2016 as a way to celebrate Jeffco Open Space Parks and serve as a cornerstone event for the volunteer-led conservation nonprofit PLAN Jeffco. Plein air, defined as “open air,” was developed in the mid-19th century by French Impressionists including Monet, Pissarro and Renoir. The idea behind this event is to bring awareness to the gorgeous landscape around us, and teach residents and visitors how to conserve the great outdoors.

For a list of times and locations where artists can be found during the event, visit Planjeffco.org.

Sep
16
Sun
2018
Golden Giddyup @ Lions Park
Sep 16 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Golden GiddyupWhether riding the Giddyup event or not, this event in Lions Park offers a day of fun in the sun. Enjoy bluegrass, beers, and bike-time on Sunday, September 16 with dozens of great bike brands displaying their wares. This family-friendly event includes a kids’ bike course from Avid4Adventure, shenanigans from REI, food trucks, beer and whiskey.

For the second year, the Giddyup has teamed up with New Terrain Brewery who are making tasty brew just for this event, with proceeds from the sales supporting the Golden Giddyup’s trail efforts.

Plein Air Gallery Display @ Golden Community Center
Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Norbert Nagel at work Photo Credit Peter MoralesWatch a variety of artists paint the beautiful scenery around us. The event, In Plein Sight, is a free week-long public painting and gallery exposition throughout Jefferson County from Sept. 10 – 16. The biennial event features 25 professional artists painting along Clear Creek in Golden, as well as a variety of other Jeffco Open Space locations.

A gallery exhibit from Sept. 12 – 16 will feature all of the works of art created during the week, with paintings added daily as the artists produce their pieces. All artwork is available for purchase and on display at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St.

In Plein Sight debuted in 2016 as a way to celebrate Jeffco Open Space Parks and serve as a cornerstone event for the volunteer-led conservation nonprofit PLAN Jeffco. Plein air, defined as “open air,” was developed in the mid-19th century by French Impressionists including Monet, Pissarro and Renoir. The idea behind this event is to bring awareness to the gorgeous landscape around us, and teach residents and visitors how to conserve the great outdoors.

For a list of times and locations where artists can be found during the event, visit Planjeffco.org.

Sep
23
Sun
2018
Golden Gallop 2018 @ Downtown Golden
Sep 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Golden GallopOn Sunday, September 23, 2018 Golden’s biggest annual race will take place for the 13th year running. Starting beneath the City’s famous ‘Welcome’ arch, right in the center of historic downtown Golden, and finishing in Parfet Park beside gushing Clear Creek, the Golden Gallop will lead its runners on 5k and 10k loops. Both runners and walkers are welcome!

Proceeds from the race go to the Golden Schools Foundation. Learn more at Goldengallop.com.

The 2018 Golden Gallop is sure to be a one-of-a-kind race in a one-of-a-kind town. Be there, running where the west runs!

COG Mesa

 Golden has 402 acres of open space
and maintains 253 acres of parks right within the city itself.

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