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RTD is proposing to cut W Line rail service from every 15 minutes to every 30 minutes, for all stops between Federal Center Station and the end of line Golden station, except for weekday a.m. and p.m. commuting hours.

The Public Meeting to discuss these changes, recommended to begin January 2018, will take place on Thursday, September 28, 6 p.m. at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10^th Street. Please come and support our need for continued service along our rail line of every 15 minutes.

If you are unable to attend and make your voice heard at the September 28 meeting, you can also email your comments to service.changes@rtd-denver.com, or contact RTD board members directly.

The tradition continues, as Golden’s Mayor Marjorie Sloan hosts a fun event to honor outstanding individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to Golden. This will be the 7^th year for the Mayor’s Community Celebration, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3 at the Green Center on the Colorado School of Mines campus.

Last year the City partnered with Mines for a truly impressive event, complete with the school’s marching band and singing groups, a special recognition from Congressman Ed Perlmutter, and much more. Because it was such a huge success, the City is again partnering with Mines, and this year we will celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation. Mayor Sloan wants to highlight the innovations that have come from Mines and our community which positively impact Golden businesses and residents, or humanity as a whole.

You won’t believe some of the amazing things happening in Golden! This will be the most fun and interactive Community Celebration yet, with demonstrations and displays for you to explore. The winners of this year’s Mayor’s Awards for Excellence will also be awarded at that time.

Meet with an attorney about your legal issue for free at this pro bono event on October 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the atrium of the Jefferson County Courthouse.

The public is invited to come in on a first come, first served basis to speak with an attorney for free for 15 minutes. Attorneys will be available from Family Law, Civil Law and Criminal Law. Additionally, there will be tables from Metro Volunteer Lawyers and Jefferson County Child Support Enforcement.

On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Golden Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 14th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  Bring your pills for disposal to Golden City Hall at 911 10th Street, Golden, CO.  (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.)  The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last April Americans turned in 450 tons (900,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,500 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners.  Overall, in its 13 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds-more than 4,050 tons-of pills.

The following items WILL NOT be accepted:

• Needles & Sharps
• Mercury (thermometers)
• Oxygen Containers
• Chemotherapy/Radioactive Substances
• Pressurized Canisters
• Illicit Drugs
• Liquids

Bonfils Blood Center will hold a blood drive in their Bonfils Bus in the Golden Library parking lot on Wednesday, November 1 from 10 to 11:40 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m.

For more information or to schedule an appointment contact the Bonfils appointment center at 303-363-2300 or sign up online at bonfils.org and use site code 5538.

Avenue Vision in Downtown Golden at 1208 Washington Ave, is hosting a Community Give Back Day on Monday, November 13 from 12:30 – 6 p.m.

Each quarter, the doctors and staff at Avenue Vision provide an afternoon of free eye exams and glasses to those persons who would not otherwise have access to routine eye health services and prescription eyewear. The service is offered to any individual in need, and requires no prior authorization or referral from any agency.

If you wish to make an appointment, simply call the office at 303-279-3713, and mention that you need to be seen during the free clinic.

OFA TALKS is a new and unique forum focused around 12 minute talks on policies affecting each of us— from healthcare to tax policy; “green” technologies to the carbon industries and education.  It’s fast, fun, informative, and full of facts. People from all walks of life are welcome and encouraged to attend.

This OFA TALKS event will have five speakers and two moderated, Q&A sessions.

1) What the Heck is TABOR & Why Should I Care?
TABOR influences virtually every aspect of government in Colorado. State Representative and Member of the House Finance Committee Chris Kennedy will provide an overview of TABOR and what you can do to learn more about this important tax policy.

2) Rebuilding America in 3 Easy Steps
“Net Zero” has become the latest buzzword for city planning, but what does it mean, really? Aurora former Director of Planning & Development Bob Watkins will explain how America is about to be rebuilt, again, and things we can do to insure a sustainable future for us all.

3) Colorado Education Network: The Promise of Colorado
Educator Janet Gunn will talk about how public education is literally the foundation of our future. Even if you don’t have children or grandchildren, you do have a personal interest in our future community members.

4) The Oil Industry: What the Frack?
Carbon-based fuels are a vast improvement on their predecessors, but how do we move to improved energy conversion that will power the planet in a clean and more efficient manner? Conservationist and entrepreneur John R. (Grizz) Deal will give us a jump start on this important issue

5) Getting a Pulse on Healthcare
How does healthcare affect you? Is healthcare “infrastructure” or just a nice thing to have? Doctor Irene Aguilar will diagnose the issues.

All money collected will go to the JeffCo Action Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people on the pathway to self-sufficiency. With $3 you can provide funding for one meal!
Limited seating is available! Purchase your tickets in advance or at the door, if available.

The Golden Safety Academy was created to help educate and empower citizens with information and resources that enhance their personal safety and crime prevention. This free academy is held once a month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second Monday of every month in the Golden Fire Department, except for the June class, which will be on Tuesday, June 12 in Council Chambers. You may attend one, several or all sessions.

Please visit our Golden Safety Academy page for more information on this informative educational series, including topics to be covered at each class, and to sign up for a class online. You can also download the full safety academy calendar below.

• Golden Safety Academy Calendar 

A transportation study of portions of C-470, US 6, and CO 93 between Littleton and Boulder is nearly complete. The Colorado Department of Transportation and the WestConnect Coalition of agencies have been conducting a Planning and Environmental Linkages study to evaluate and develop short-term and long-term transportation alternatives, and to identify proposed improvements along C-470, between Kipling Street and Interstate 70, and along the US 6/CO 93 corridor between Golden and Boulder.

The PEL study evaluated options to reduce congestion, improve operational performance and safety, and address future transportation needs. Transportation improvement alternatives were developed and screened using local agency and public stakeholder input.

Draft study recommendations and evaluation of these improvements will be presented at the study’s final round of public meetings this month. Recommendations vary by location, and include roadway laneage, intersection/interchange, trail, technology, and corridor management improvements.

Members of the public are invited to attend one of the three upcoming public meetings to review the draft recommendations. The meetings will all present the same information in open house format, with a brief presentation. Please attend the meeting most convenient for you to discuss the study with project team members and provide your feedback. Public input is an important component of this study, and CDOT will consider your comments as they refine the recommended improvements.

An online option will be available beginning Jan. 16, which will include four videos presenting the public meeting graphic displays. To view the graphics and provide comments, visit westconnectpel.codot.gov.

Golden Community Center
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. open house, 5:15 p.m. presentation
Clear Creek & Coal Creek Rooms
1470 10th Street, Golden, Colorado 80401

Three Creeks Elementary School
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. open house, 5:15 p.m. presentation
Gymnasium
19486 W. 94th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado 80007

Ken Caryl Ranch House
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. open house, 5:15 p.m. presentation
Bradford Room
7676 S. Continental Divide Road, Littleton, Colorado 80127

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for people with disabilities. If you require special accommodations to participate contact Leah Langerman at 720-225-4651 or llangerman@deainc.com.

STUDY INFORMATION: For more information on the WestConnect Coalition PEL, or to join the project mailing list, visit westconnectpel.codot.gov.