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Enjoy crafts and activities with your child at the Golden Library from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a celebration of the New Year, with a countdown and balloon drop right at noon!

For the LOVE of Libraries!

Want to become more involved with the Library? Meet new people? Provide ideas for new programs? Volunteer at fun events? Help raise awareness of the library? Help raise funds for Jefferson County Public Library to continue to meet the needs of all residents of the county?

If you love the Library, join us for our first meeting of the FRIENDS of the Jefferson County Public Library at the Golden location, on Wednesday, February 15, at 6:15 p.m.

This Valentine-themed meeting/event includes a “Share Your Love of Books” exercise and you’re encouraged to bring your favorite book and chat about it with a different person every four minutes in a progressive lineup. (Think speed-dating – but you’re not really looking for a mate, just a new friend or acquaintance.)

We’ll also have a visit from local author Mike Foster. Mike recently published his fifth book – a work of fiction – This Above All. We’ll have door prizes and refreshments. This is a great way to meet new people and learn about fun opportunities at the library through the FRIENDS of the JCPL and the JCPL Foundation. For all lovers of the Library. The event is free, but please register in advance to reserve your space. For adults 16 and older.

Please 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

Join 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.

Please 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.

This is a progressive night that mashes up the community of The Wright with local businesses and organizations of Golden by encouraging exploration of historic downtown. This year’s events, specials and partnerships are hosted by a number of different businesses.

Learn more about the evening at thewright.co.

VAN-DEMONIUM is your chance to drool over vans and draw inspiration for your own adventure rig! Adventure rigs come in many shapes and sizes—from Sprinters with all the bells and whistles to the family mini-van with a home done conversion. This event will have vans on vans, plus beer, live music, games, and raffles so there’s something for every member of the family.

Hosted by Foothills Climbing Community, in partnership with American Mountaineering Museum. Beer from 14er Brewing Company. Vans from TouRig, Vanworks, and more.

Whether 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.