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Mar
8
Wed
2017
International Women’s Day @ Denver West Marriott Hotel
Mar 8 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Women's Day 2017The second annual Golden Women’s Day event features the local theme STEP IT UP for Women in STEM & All Women in Colorado. The international 2017 Theme is “Women in the Changing World of Work,” in keeping with the United Nation’s ongoing campaign to boost 90 different countries to STEP IT UP for Gender Equality by the year 2030. 

The Golden luncheon will present awards for winners of Golden Library’s STEM contest for girls, and offer door prizes and networking opportunities. Dr. Tracy Camp, the Division Director and Professor of Computer Science at Colorado School of Mines, will deliver the keynote address entitled Opportunities and Challenges for Diversifying STEM.

For information about the luncheon event

For more information and to reserve your spot, visit www.ixpowerfoundation.org or contact Deborah Deal at 303-277-9520.

$26 per person by January 31
$30 per person February 1 – 28
$35 per person (if still available) after February 28.

This is the second year that International Women’s Day has been celebrated in Jefferson County, Colorado, and the City of Golden will this year proclaim March 8 as Women’s Day. In many countries around the world, this is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. International Women’s Day first emerged at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe and the first time it was observed nationally in the U.S. was in 1909. The Charter of the United Nations, signed in 1945, was the first international agreement to affirm the principle of equality between women and men.

STEM Contest

The Golden Library, which has an active STEM girls program, is holding a contest for girls in grades 5 through 8. Colorado School of Mines Female Students (via DECTech) will be judging the contest.

For more information about the STEM contest, contact the Golden Library at 303-235-5275.

Apr
8
Sat
2017
Helluva Service Event @ CSM Pedestrian Plaza
Apr 8 all-day

Students from the Colorado School of Mines declare this a day of service for Golden. The event starts at 8 a.m. on the CSM Pedestrian Plaza where students will gather and be assigned a project.

The day is devoted to giving back to the community and to those who support the school.  Do you have a project request? Sign up and let them know right away!

May
13
Sat
2017
8th Annual Greener Golden Event @ Golden Public Works Building
May 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Greener GoldenPlease join the City of Golden for our 8th Annual Greener Golden celebration to kick-off the growing season!

When: Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to noon

Where: The City of Golden Public Works Administrative building and the Golden Community Garden. Parking is available at 1445 10th St.

What:

  • Pick up your pre-ordered Garden In A Box.
  • Tour the Golden Community Garden and learn about opportunities to participate.
  • Have your questions answered by CSU Extension Master Gardeners and Master Composter experts.
  • Learn about the City’s Sustainability programs, including water conservation and free sprinkler inspections.
  • Find out how to deal with your green waste and how best to divert these materials from the landfill.
  • Pick up free compost to amend your garden soil. Bring your own container to fill – buckets, trash cans, old potting mix bags, etc
Jun
10
Sat
2017
Public Safety Expo @ Regis University
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Safety Expo 2017Join the Golden Police Department on June 10 at Regis University as they, along with other law enforcement and safety agencies in the area kick off the summer with a focus on safety. Included in the event are free kid’s activities and giveaways, a distracted driving simulator, teen driving safety, Flight for Life and DPD Helicopters, K-9 demonstrations, police show cars and motorcycles, law enforcement equipment, 10 metro agency recruiting row, car seat checks, and much more.

Jun
14
Wed
2017
Jeffco Innovator’s Workshop: Pioneering Women in Petroleum Geology @ Golden City Hall
Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm
JeffCo Innovators' WorkshopJune’s Innovators’ Workshop is a celebration of individual courage, tenacity and professionalism of women in a male-dominated industry. Author Robbie Gries will discuss her new book, ANOMALIES: Pioneering Women in Petroleum Geology: 1917-2017 followed by a Q&A, networking and refreshments.

When: June 14, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Council Chambers, 911 10th St., Golden, CO

Learn more about the Workshop and register in advance. The event is free, but space is limited.

$1.00 per person suggested donation at the door to cover cost of the refreshments.

Jul
20
Thu
2017
Mopar Street Party 2017 @ Downtown Golden
Jul 20 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Mopar Street PartyPresented by Mopar Parts and in cooperation with Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway, the Mopar Big Block Party kicks off Mile High Nationals NHRA racing weekend in downtown Golden. Race car driver are presented for public autographs and local car clubs display their cars.

Enjoy live music, concept cars, and local car displays. Food and beer will also be available for purchase.

Oct
14
Sat
2017
Chili Cook-off & Beer Tasting 2017 @ Parfet Park
Oct 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Beer Tasting and Chili Cook-OffThe Golden Chamber of Commerce & Coors Distributing Company present the Knock Your Boots Off Chili Cook-Off & Beer Tasting. Proceeds of this tasty event benefit the Golden Chamber of Commerce community projects, including the Scholarship Fund for Golden High School and supporting St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Purchase an armband and join other chili and beer lovers for an afternoon of chili and beer tasting, or enter your own recipe and see how it stacks up with other local chili cooks!

Oct
30
Mon
2017
Community Exchange & Housing Resource Fair @ Golden Community Center
Oct 30 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Affordable Housing Fair FlyerPlease join us to review the recent history of residential growth in Golden, discuss the 2 options under consideration for the 1% system, learn about methods for generating local revenue to support income diverse housing options and what our neighbor communities do to increase and maintain their affordable housing.

In addition, if you are interested in learning what resources are available to help find affordable rental housing, purchase your first home or help you with home repairs, there will be representatives from multiple area agencies available to answer your questions and connect you with the available assistance.

Dec
5
Tue
2017
PitchFest at JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop in Golden @ Council Chambers
Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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!

Jan
10
Wed
2018
Why Has America Stopped Inventing? @ Council Chambers
Jan 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Join us at this free, dual meeting of FRIENDS of the Jefferson County Public Library and the JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop. This is a meet and greet, networking and author event featuring Denver attorney Darin Gibby who will discuss his books including “Why Has America Stopped Inventing?” and “Chasing Hindy.” Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase a product or service, and practice their pitch!

From 6 to 6:30 p.m., attendees are encouraged to bring prototypes, actual samples, or concept drafts for their new product or service to share with the group in an informal networking session/mini-tradeshow. As long as it is not bigger than a beer cooler, you don’t not have to notify the Workshop in advance.

Then, participate with Darin Gibby in a discussion of his books “Why Has America Stopped Inventing” and “Chasing Hindy.” In addition to a thriving career as a novelist, author Darin Gibby is also one of the country’s premiere patent attorneys and a partner at the prestigious firm of Kilpatrick Townsend. With over 20 years of experience in obtaining patents on hundreds of inventions from the latest drug delivery systems to life-saving cardiac equipment, he has built IP portfolios for numerous Fortune 500 companies. In addition to securing patents, Gibby helps clients enforce and license their patents around the world, and he has monetized patents on a range of products.

Following Darin Gibby, there will be time for two or three “practice pitches” about a business or service. Everybody has a pitch for their product or company, but, how good is yours? At the JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop on January 10, you can present your 5 to 8-minute pitch (with or without slides) and get valuable feedback from our experts and the audience in a friendly setting.

To participate on January 10 with your pitch you must contact Deborah Deal in advance at Deborah@IxPowerFoundation.org with your name, phone # and some information about what you want to pitch. Also tell us if you will need the slide projector. (You can also show your product at the 6-6:30 pm networking time.) First come! First served! We will hold a spot for the first three requesters.

Free, but please RSVP online.

(If you are bringing more than yourself, and want to RSVP for several people without going through Meetup, go to Eventbrite and enter search term “Inventing” or JeffCo Innovators Workshop.)

The JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop offered by the IX Power Foundation has been operating in Jefferson County since 2013. To suggest a speaker or topic, call the IX Power Foundation at 303-277-9523.

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